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A social relational critique of the biomedical definition and treatment of ADHD; ethical practical and political implications
- Author:
- WILSON John
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Therapy, 35(2), 2013, pp.198-218.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
... of prejudices based on a political and social constructionist orientation are offered to address the ethics, politics and practice implications of the practitioner critical of the biomedical model of diagnosis and treatment especially the use of medication. This device is employed in order to invite critical reflection and further debate in a field dominated by the medical and genetic arguments in support (Publisher abstract)
A qualitative study of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapists’ conceptualisations of medically unexplained symptoms in their clients
- Author:
- LUCA Maria
- Journal article citation:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 11(4), December 2011, pp.291-299.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
An increase in the awareness of the prevalence of medically unexplained symptoms in recent years has led to recognition of how unexpressed emotional distress is significant in these cases. This qualitative study investigated therapists’ conceptualisations of their psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapies with clients with medically unexplained symptoms. Interviews were conducted with twelve experienced psychotherapists, recruited from two National Health Service departments. Interview transcripts were analysed using grounded theory. Conceptualisations fell into two categories. Firstly, informal, bottom-up practice driven where therapists from both modalities shared experiential conceptualisations, and secondly, formal, top-down theory driven where therapists shared some conceptualisations while retaining others from their theoretical training. The author concluded that therapists conceptualised using theoretical concepts from their respective professional trainings, by developing experiential concepts of their own, and by integrating theoretical concepts from other theoretical orientations. Implications for practice are discussed.
Depression and dementia
- Authors:
- BALLARD Clive, CORBETT Anne, PICKETT James
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, February 2011, pp.23-25.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Depression and dementia can share similar symptoms, which can make an accurate diagnosis difficult, but a successful diagnosis can have a significant impact on a patient. This article looks at the diagnosis for depression and dementia, considers new research highlighting how they might be linked and looks at a common issue of diagnosing depression in people already diagnosed with dementia.
Understanding dyspraxia: a guide for parents and teachers
- Author:
- BOON Maureen
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 141p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
The author draws upon her 30 years’ experience of working with children with movement disorders to provide clear and positive answers to questions commonly asked by parents and teachers about dyspraxia. This fully-updated second edition of her book has been revised to reflect current practice and developments. The characteristics of dyspraxia and assessment procedures are explained followed by discussion of what can be done to help. New material has been added on concepts such as physical literacy and whether the incidence of dyspraxia has increased. Terminology is reviewed and the therapeutic options considered. New case studies and photographs are used to illustrate successful interventions in practice. Appendices provide details of useful publications, programmes, equipment and organisations. Chapters include: What is dyspraxia?; What causes dyspraxia?; What are children with dyspraxia like?; How are children with dyspraxia identified?; How are children with dyspraxia assessed?; Interventions in school: primary or elementary school; Interventions in school: secondary, middle or high school and further education; How Can Parents Help Their Child?; Therapeutic Interventions; and Leaving school, further education, careers and adult life.
Community mental healthcare for people with severe personality disorder: narrative review
- Authors:
- KOEKKOEK Bauke, VAN MEIJEL Berno, HUTSCHEMAEKERS Giel
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatrist (The), 34(1), January 2010, pp.24-30.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
Those with severe personality disorders often fail to find their way into appropriate treatment. Going unnoticed due to limited detection by health providers, these patients do not receive the specialised therapy they require. However, a more general form of treatment is often offered to those individuals – community mental healthcare. Searching Medline and PsycINFO databases and handbooks from 1980 onwards, as well as a recent meta-analysis and systematic review of trials in which CMHC served as the control condition, this review asses the contents and the theoretical and empirical base of community mental healthcare (CMHC) for people with severe personality disorder, by asking: what exactly is CMHC for people with severe personality disorder; who provides it; how does it compare with other forms of treatment for this disorder; what are its empirical and theoretical underpinnings; and what are its strengths and limitations. The authors conclude that community mental healthcare is a long-term community-based treatment within a supportive atmosphere, aimed at stability rather than change. Mostly offered by community psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists and social workers, it currently lacks a formal structure, as well as theoretical underpinnings that guide interventions. The authors go on to suggest that community mental healthcare might profit from a more systematic application of effective ingredients from other treatments.
Moving on: a guide to good health and recovery for people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia
- Author:
- HEWITT Roz D'Ombraine
- Publisher:
- Karnac
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 292p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
About one person in a hundred will be diagnosed with schizophrenia at some time in their life. The condition can be severe and debilitating with symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations and the loss of concentration, motivation and social skills. But schizophrenia is not a degenerative or life-threatening condition and in recent years improved knowledge and understanding, psychological treatments and more tolerable medication have greatly increased people's ability to manage their symptoms and live a 'normal' life. This straightforward, accessible and inspiring guide provides information on: the myths and misconceptions surrounding schizophrenia; the possible causes and how the illness is diagnosed; medication and other treatment options; sources of support; improving health and well-being; employment - paid and voluntary; complementary therapies; counselling and psychotherapy.
Measuring pathways to care in first-episode psychosis: a systematic review
- Authors:
- SINGH Swaran P., GRANGE Tom
- Journal article citation:
- Schizophrenia Research, 81(1), January 2006, pp.75-82.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Early intervention is important in the early detection and effective treatment of first–episode psychosis. A systematic review of studies on pathways to care in first-episode psychosis was conducted to identify the measures currently used. It found 15 studies, which identified six different measures of pathways to care but differences in aims and methodology, and lack of psychometric data, did not allow direct comparison of pathway measures. However, common themes were highlighted: certain ethnic groups in the UK experience more adverse pathways to care than others; delayed help-seeking is associated with under-recognition of prodromal and early psychotic symptoms; and families and carers play a crucial role in accessing help for patients. There is a need for further study of the relationship between service utilisation and factors affecting utilisation as well as exploration of the processes that affect help-seeking.
HIV and AIDS treatments directory
- Editors:
- GADD Chris, (ed.)
- Publisher:
- NAM
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 629p., CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 25th
This directory is an extensive guide to the medical aspects of HIV and AIDS. It presents an A-Z of symptoms, illnesses, treatments and medical tests. The immune system and HIV's lifecycle are also covered in detail.
Current practices in residential treatment for adolescent sex offenders: a survey
- Authors:
- WALKER C. Eugene, McCORMICK David
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 13(3/4), 2004, pp.245-255.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
A list of all treatment facilities for adolescent sex offenders that described themselves as inpatient or residential was requested from the Safer Society Foundation in Brandon, Vermont. A total of 203 such facilities were identified in this manner. Each was sent a questionnaire regarding their policies and practices. Of the 50 questionnaires that were returned, 49 were usable. Items on the questionnaire dealt with major phases of operating a residential program, including number of beds, average daily census, number of males and females in treatment, testing and assessment procedures, most frequent diagnoses, average IQ of patients, abuse history, therapeutic approaches used, number and types of individual/group treatment sessions per week, qualifications of therapists, average length of treatment, and follow-up research on treatment.
Post-traumatic stress disorder among prisoners
- Authors:
- ROGERS Paul, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Prison Service Journal, 146, March 2003, pp.24-30.
- Publisher:
- Her Majesty's Prison Service of England and Wales
Post-traumatic Stress disorder is one of the core mental health problems which is increasingly being recognised in prison environments. This article highlights the most recent information on Post-traumatic Stress Disorder among prisoners including: diagnosis, risk, incidence, treatment and management.