CBT & Clinical Nurse Specialists - Developing the general principles of psychological skills in mental health nursing

  Developing the general principles of psychological skills in mental health nursing, Jim Gibson, Graham Sloan. Nursing Older People. Ely: Feb 2008. Vol. 20, Iss. 1; p. 31 (5 pages)
Abstract:  The world’s older population is expected to show a three-fold increase in the next 50 years. In 2000, older people in the UK accounted [...]

Hawton - Suicide and the Internet

   Suicide and the Internet, Biddle, L., Donovan, J., Hawton, K., Kapur, N., Gunnell, D. 2008  BMJ, 336, 800-802.
Free full-text click on the title above
Abstract: Media reporting of suicide and its fictional portrayal on television are known to influence suicidal behaviour, particularly the choice of method used. Indeed, epidemics of suicides using particular methods have [...]

Schizophrenia - Relationship-Based Support for Women Living with Serious Mental Illness

Relationship-Based Support for Women Living with Serious Mental Illness , Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Volume 29 Issue 5 May 2008 , pages 437 - 453
Abstract:

Relationships are critical to a woman’s growth and development, yet when living with serious mental illness, developing and nurturing connections can be challenging. This qualitative study explored the nature [...]

Most read article - Yoga therapy as an add-on treatment in the management of patients with schizophrenia – a randomized controlled trial

Yoga therapy as an add-on treatment in the management of patients with schizophrenia – a randomized controlled trial , Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, Volume 116, Issue 3, Page 226-232, Sep 2007
Abstract:   Objective: Treatment of schizophrenia has remained unsatisfactory despite the availability of antipsychotics. This study examined the efficacy of yoga therapy (YT) as an add-on treatment to [...]

Memory complaints in healthy young and elderly adults: Reliability of memory reporting

Memory complaints in healthy young and elderly adults: Reliability of memory reporting, Aging & Mental Health, Volume 12, Issue 2 March 2008 , pages 177 - 182
Abstract:  The relationship between memory complaints and objective memory performance remains poorly understood, particularly in young and middle aged people. We studied the relationship between reports of memory complaints and [...]

Nursing & Evidence Based Practice - What is Research and Why Should We Use It?

  Study Guide - What is Research and Why Should We Use It? Loretta Bellman ,
British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, Vol. 1, Iss. 9 13 Dec 2007, pp 411 - 414
Abstract: Do you know if the care that you are providing for your patients is based upon up-to-date research evidence? This article provides a starting [...]

Dementia - The challenge for dementia nursing in the 21st century

  The challenge for dementia nursing in the 21st century, British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, Vol. 4, Iss. 3 , March 2008, pp 96 - 98
Abstract:  Barbara Pointon cared for her husband, Malcolm, for most of his journey with Alzheimer’s. She shares some personal views about ways to improve the care of people with [...]

NLH - National Library for Health - NLH Search 2.0 is coming 6days to go ….

  NLH - National Library for Health  Resource Guide
Searching the National Library for HealthCurrently there are six elements (with a seventh in development) of the library that you can search:

Evidence based reviews - synthesising known evidence, these secondary sources e.g. the Cochrane Library should be used when you want a quality review of the best [...]

The 10 Most Frequently Read Journal Articles from Evidence Based Mental Health Journal

   These articles have received the most “hits” in Evidence-Based Mental Health during February 2008
There will be some full-text and some abstracts, just click on the links to find, if you only locate an abstract please email susan.jennings@lancashirecare.nhs.uk to request the full-text.

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Julie Glanville, Carol Lefebvre

Identifying systematic reviews: key resources

Evid. Based Ment. Health 2000; 3: 68-69.
(In [...]

Clinical Psychology Review - Latest Articles April 2008

  Clinical Psychology Review, Vol.28 (4) April 2008
Fathers’ role in the etiology, prevention and treatment of child anxiety: A review and new model
Pages 539-558
Susan Bögels and Vicky Phares
Abstract

Anger expression in children and adolescents: A review of the empirical literature
Pages 559-577
Matthew A. Kerr and Barry H. Schneider
Abstract

Screening psychiatric patients for illicit drug use disorders and problems
Pages [...]

Research in Practice for Adults - Supporting Evidence Informed Practice and Policy

   research in practice for adults  is a newly established research utilisation organisation for adult social care. The organisation has been established following a request from a network of local service agencies who wish to replicate, in adult social care, the services currently provided by research in practice in the child and family field. The [...]

Evidence-Based Support for the Therapeutic Use of Music in Occupational Therapy

    Evidence Based Support for the Therapeutic Use of Music in Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy in Health Care, Volume 22, Number 1, 8 January 2008 , pp. 73-95(23)
Abstract: Music is a modality present in occupational therapy, yet little educational material about music exists within the field. This paper presents a myriad of possibilities for practitioners considering [...]

Hawton - Restricting Access to Methods of Suicide

   Restricting Access to Methods of Suicide: Rationale and Evaluation of this Approach to Suicide Prevention,  Crisis 2007; Vol. 28(Suppl. 1):4–9
Keith Hawton, Centre for Suicide Research, Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, UK
Abstract: Abstract. Restriction of access to means for suicidal behavior, especially dangerous methods, is a key element in most national suicide prevention strategies. [...]

Three Cheers for OT! - Inpatients’ perspectives of occupational therapy in acute mental health

    Inpatients’ perspectives of occupational therapy in acute mental health, Australian Occupational Therapy Journal (2007) 54, 22–32
Kee Hean Lim,1 Julia Morris2 and Christine Craik,  School of Health Sciences and Social Care, Directorate of Occupational Therapy,Brunel University, Uxbridge,Middlesex, and 2South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust, Department of OccupationalTherapy, Springfield University Hospital, London, [...]

Free Access to Special On - Developing New Treatments of Personality Disorder

   Journal of Mental Health, Vol.16 (1) 2007

Personality disorder  1 – 4     Author: Peter Fonagy
Reviews
Pharmacotherapy of personality disorders  5 – 50  Authors: Joseph Triebwasser; Larry J. Siever

Dialectical behaviour therapy: An increasing evidence base  51 – 68  Author: Janet Feigenbaum

Original Articles
Understanding and engaging families: An education, skills and support program for relatives impacted by borderline personality [...]

Occupational Therapist turns to Horse Therapy - Its EAP not OT

   Tina Bexson discovers the benefits of equine assisted psychotherapy - Talking Horses, Mental Health Today, February 2008
Ruth McMahon took early retirement from her job as senior occupational therapist with the Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Care Partnership, an NHS foundation trust, and in 2006, with riding instructor Nicky Welton, developed her Equine Assisted Therapy [...]

Urgent Care Pathways for Older People with Complex Needs

       Urgent Care Pathways for Older People with Complex Needs   Best Practice Guidance, Department of Health,  November 2007,
Change Agent Team
Older people comprise a large proportion of urgent care responses involving ambulance services and A&E departments. There are over three million A&E attendances in England for older people each year (or an estimated 18% of all A&E [...]

Schizophrenia and Cognitive Behavior Therapy Five-Years On

      A randomized controlled trial of cognitive-behavior therapy for persistent symptoms in schizophrenia: A five-year follow-up   January 2008, Schizophrenia Research
Meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials support the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in the treatment of symptoms of schizophrenia refractory to antipsychotic medication. This article addresses the issue of medium term durability. A five-year follow-up [...]

Advocacy for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Advocacy for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder - A Guide for Healthcare Professionals, September 2007

This document is designed as a manual or resource for advocates to use when working with adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It was developed as a result of work funded by the Department of Health with advocates and advocacy [...]

Drinking Places: Where people drink and why

    Drinking Places: Where people drink and why,  28th December 2007, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Summary Report, November 2007 
The recent relaxation of the licensing laws has focused attention on binge drinking by young people in public places. This study examined alcohol consumption in two contrasting geographical areas (one urban, one rural), including attitudes to and use of alcohol [...]

Intute & OT’s are Best Buddies

Intute     has a special section just for OT’s how cool is that, click on the link and discover how clever Intute has compilied a list of top sites, journals, leafltes and many great links.  There are 76 records to look through, so make yourself comfy and enjoy the discovery.
Don’t forget after looking at the OT resources to [...]

E-Books

The E-Books tab at the top of this blog has been updated.  A useful reference if you want an idea of what is available via the e-books site on National Library for Health (NLH). Enter your Athens Username and Password after you click on the Link above, then enter your search keyword or title. The [...]

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Any Relation to Ben & Jerry!

 Doc brings corpses on tour 
Dr Gunther von Hagens’ Body Worlds is a travelling showcase of preserved cadavers and body parts that are prepared using plastination - a special technique that reveals the network of muscles, tendons and vessels in the body. 

‘Dickens’ will have to change the title!

Self-harm in England: a tale of three cities May 2007, from the journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology
If you would like the full-text of this article, please send a request to susan.jennings@lancashirecare.nhs.uk. thankyou
From the leader author on self-harm, Keith Hawton and friends look at a multicentre study of self harm.
Background: Self-harm is a major healthcare problem [...]

Breaking the Stereotype

‘Fit for Purpose’  
Despite mental health problems, Jonathan Naess maintained a successful career, and insists others can do so too. Now he just has to persuade employers throughout the UK.
Naess was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, or manic depression, as it is more commonly known and placed in a locked ward in a psychiatric hospital. While [...]

Make this your Bipolar Disorder Knowledge Week

Interested in looking at Bipolar  and didn’t know where to start here is a good collection of resources from the NLH - National Library for Health.  It has been put together by UK mental health specialists and contains the following sections which aims to present the latest systematic reviews, meta-analyses and evidence-based guidelines on bipolar disorder [...]