Evaluation of a drug and alcohol relapse prevention programme in a special hospital: an interpretative phenomenological analysis

Evaluation of a drug and alcohol relapse prevention programme in a special hospital: an interpretative phenomenological analysis, The British Journal of Forensic Practice, Vol. 12 (3) 2010, pp 17-28 Gordon Ritchie1, Sarah Weldon1, Gary Macpherson1, Heather Laithwaite2 1Forensic Clinical Psychology Service, The State Hospital, Carstairs, UK 2 University Of Glasgow, UK Abstract: This study explores [...]

Service Users Experience – Good dual diagnosis practice promotes real recovery

Good dual diagnosis practice promotes real recovery, Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 3(1),  2010, pp.19-22 Mark B. Abstract: This autobiographical article tells the story of a 33 years male who has a history of schizophrenia and substance misuse. He shares his experiences of recovery, and describes the work done with his dual diagnosis worker and his [...]

Intensive Cognitive Therapy for PTSD: A Feasibility Study

Intensive Cognitive Therapy for PTSD: A Feasibility Study, Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (2010), 38: 383-398 Anke Ehlers, David M. Clark, Ann Hackmann, Nick Grey, Sheena Liness, Jennifer Wild, John Manley, Louise Waddington and Freda McManus NIHR Biomedical Research Centre for Mental Health, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust and King’s College London, UK Abstract: Background: [...]

Collaborative care models for late-life depression and anxiety: Roles for Nurses

Collaborative care models for late-life depression and anxiety: Roles for Nurses, Journal of Gerontological Nursing  Vol. 36 No. 9 September 2010 Smith, M Abstract: Depression and anxiety are common problems in late life, occurring both as diagnosable disorders and as clinically significant symptoms that cause significant distress and dysfunction. Whether occurring alone or comorbidly, late-life depression [...]

Diabetes in care homes: awareness, screening, training

Diabetes in care homes: awareness, screening, training , November 2010, Diabetes UK Click on the title above to access this report Abstract: To mark World Diabetes Day 2010, Diabetes UK has launched a report examining diabetes care in care homes. According to the report, one care home resident with diabetes is admitted to hospital every 25 [...]