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A medical research council initiative in mental handicap
- Author:
- FRASER W.I.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 166, June 1995, pp.703-704.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Discusses the need for a medical research council in mental handicap.
Hidden talents
- Author:
- FISHER-NORTON Jane
- Journal article citation:
- Volunteering, 11, September 1995, p.3.
- Publisher:
- Volunteering England
Reports on some of the dilemmas facing volunteers with a mental health problem. Focuses on the Wandsworth Volunteer Bureau's Volunteer Support Project which provides support to potential volunteers, including those with mental health problems.
Hypothesis testing in patients with persecutory delusions: comparisons with depressed and normal subjects
- Authors:
- YOUNG Heather Frances, BENTALL Richard Pendril
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 34(3), September 1995, pp.353-369.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The hypothesis-testing skills of patients with persecutory delusions were studied, and compared with those of matched depressed and normal control groups. The groups did not differ in the range of total number of hypotheses generated. The deluded subjects were less inclined than the controls to stick to their hypotheses when given positive feedback and were inclined to stick to their hypotheses following negative feedback. They also showed less evidence of 'focusing' down their hypothesis to an overall correct solution, in response to successive feedback.
Letting the client's life touch yours
- Author:
- VAN DEURZEN-SMITH Emmy
- Journal article citation:
- Changes an International Journal of Psychology and Psychotherapy, 13(4), December 1995, pp.293-298.
Psychotherapy which takes the human predicament seriously cannot be merely about technique. Argues that the challenges faced by clients will by necessity impact on psychotherapists who will have already confronted or will eventually confront similar questions about living.
Childhood abuse and recovery from major depression
- Authors:
- ZLOTNICK Caron, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 19(12), December 1995, pp.1513-1516.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Thirty-eight female inpatients with major depression were assessed for childhood abuse. History of abuse was examined in relation to recovery from a major depressive episode over a 12-month follow-up period. Forty-six percent of the women had a history of childhood abuse. Women without a history of abuse were 3.7 times more likely to have recovered by 12 months.
Services do need specialists
- Author:
- TURNBULL John
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 6.12.95, 1995, p.54.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Argues that learning disabilities nurses cannot be adequately replaced by non-specialist services.
Mental health: care in crisis
- Author:
- BURNS Lucy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.11.95, 1995, p.1.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Asks whether the community care policy for people with mental health problems is in crisis.
Luck or judgement?
- Authors:
- WALSH Kiri, Newton Jennifer
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 30.11.95, 1995, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Clients may have very different experiences of mental health care management. Looks at the contrasting case histories of two clients in the London Borough of Lambeth.
Beyond belief
- Author:
- TOWNEND Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 18.10.95, 1995, pp.38-40.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
A woman was convinced she had cancer despite repeated reassurances to the contrary. Reports on a short-term behavioural intervention.
When you've been 'there' saying 'thank you' is not enough
- Author:
- ROWSELL Jan
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 2(1), September 1995, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
The author had a promising career in the health service. But her confidence was a veneer masking "a web of angst and despair". Describes her painful journey through the psychiatric system and how she regained her self esteem. Bit it is not enough for those who have recovered after mental health care simply to request improvements and exit gratefully from the arena, she argues.