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Promoting young people's wellbeing: a review of research on emotional health
- Author:
- EDWARDS Lynne
- Publisher:
- The Scottish Council for Research in Education
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 51p.
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
Paranoia: the psychology of persecutory delusions
- Authors:
- FREEMAN Daniel, GARETY Philippa
- Publisher:
- Psychology Press
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 188p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Taking persecutory delusions as its focus, this study defines the phenomenon in detail and analyzes the content of persecutory delusions. It reviews previous psychological writings, explores the relationship between psychosis and neurosis, reports on innovative empirical studies with patients, and highlights future essential research directions.
Learning about service user involvement in mental health research
- Authors:
- TELFORD Rosemary, FAULKNER Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 13(6), December 2004, pp.549-559.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Service user involvement in mental health research is a relatively new concept for health professionals. The aims of this paper were to investigate: how far service user involvement in mental health research appears to have been understood, how far it is happening, reasons why service users get involved in research, and barriers to closer involvement from both service user and researcher perspectives. The literature was examined to explore the extent of service user involvement in mental health research, and ways in which service users are carrying out research. It was concluded that while there is little empirical research in this area, increasingly service user involvement in mental health research can be found in the peer-reviewed domain, and at all levels of the research process. The alternative literature (including what is commonly called the grey literature) offers a rich source to learn from. Consideration of the barriers to closer service user involvement highlights likely challenges to traditional researcher-led ideologies and processes.
Adherence in people living with HIV/AIDS, mental illness, and chemical dependency: a review of the literature
- Authors:
- ULDALL K. K., et al
- Journal article citation:
- AIDS Care, 16(Supplement 1), January 2004, pp.S71-S96.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Adherence to antiretroviral medications is central to reducing morbidity and mortality among people living with HIV/AIDS. Relatively few studies published to date address HIV adherence among special populations. The purpose of this article is to review the existing literature on HIV antiretroviral adherence, with an emphasis on studies among the triply diagnosed population of people living with HIV/AIDS, mental illness, and chemical dependency. In order to reflect the most current information available, data from conference proceedings, federally funded studies in progress, and the academic literature are presented for consideration.
Literature on integrated HIV care: a review
- Authors:
- SOTO T. A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- AIDS Care, 16(Supplement 1), January 2004, pp.S43-S55.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
With a significant proportion of HIV-infected patients now presenting with co-occurring substance abuse disorders and mental disorders, interest in integrated HIV care is growing. However, no review of integrated HIV care has been conducted. Using relevant key word searches of the Medline and Psychlit databases, the authors identified about 450 publications. The few evaluations of integrated models tended to focus on measurements of engagement and retention in medical care, and their findings indicated an association between integrated HIV care and increased service utilization. No random assignment controlled studies were identified, except in the peripheral area of integrated care (without HIV primary care) for persons with co-occurring substance abuse disorders and mental disorders. The majority of reviewed articles described integrated models operating in the field and various aspects of implementation and sustainability. Overall, they supported use of a wide range of primary and ancillary services delivered by a multidisciplinary team that employs a 'biopsychosocial' approach. Despite the lack of scientific knowledge regarding the effects of integrated HIV care, those wanting to optimize treatment for patients with multiple interacting disorders can gain useful and practical knowledge from this literature.
Literature and policy review of the Joint Inquiry into Mental Health and Well-Being in Later Life
- Authors:
- SEYMOUR Linda, GALE Elizabeth
- Publisher:
- Mentality
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 124p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This research has drawn on systematic reviews, meta-analyses and randomised controlled trials, as well as on qualitative research that in the main uses narrative methods to report on findings. The data presented are only a partial answer to ‘what works’ with respect to the promotion of mental health in later life. It is important to note that if this review has uncovered no evidence to support a certain intervention or programme or approach, it does not mean there is no evidence available, only that there is no published evidence to support it.
Literature and policy review for the Joint Inquiry into Mental Health and Well-Being in Later Life; executive summary
- Authors:
- SEYMOUR Linda, GALE Elizabeth
- Publisher:
- Mentality
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This research has drawn on systematic reviews, meta-analyses and randomised controlled trials, as well as on qualitative research that in the main uses narrative methods to report on findings. The data presented are only a partial answer to ‘what works’ with respect to the promotion of mental health in later life. It is important to note that if this review has uncovered no evidence to support a certain intervention or programme or approach, it does not mean there is no evidence available, only that there is no published evidence to support it.
Delirium and learning disability: case series and literature review
- Authors:
- van WAARDE Jeroen A., van der MAST Rose C.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 32(3), September 2004, pp.123-127.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Although predisposing and facilitating factors for delirium are common in learning disabled patients, little is known about its occurrence. Presents 3 case reports and results of a manual and computer (Medline, Embase Psychiatry) search. Only 2 case reports were found, and added to the 3. Ages were 16, 17, 51, 55 and 78. Delirium was associated with eye surgery, anticholinergic overdose, urinary infection, Alzheimer's disease and pulmonary infection respectively. All had predisposing factors. The literature is scarce, possibly because diagnosis is often missed. Delirium is very distressing and raises morbidity and mortality. However, it is treatable, so more attention should be given to diagnosis and treatment, especially in vulnerable patients. A practice guideline assessment and treatment is given.
The link between mental health problems and violence behaviour
- Author:
- GREGORY Nathan
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 6.4.04, 2004, pp.34-36.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Reviews literature on mental illness and violence with the aim of clarifying whether there is a link between the two. Concludes that while higher rates of violence have been found among people with mental illness, most studies have flaws and their results should be viewed with caution. Calls for the development of preventative strategies by providing appropriate support for people with mental health problems.
Screening for alcohol abuse and dependence in older people using DSM criteria: a review
- Authors:
- BEULLENS J., AERTGEERTS B.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 8(1), January 2004, pp.76-82.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Alcohol abuse and dependence in older people are important problems, which frequently remain undetected by health services. Therefore, screening instruments for alcohol abuse and dependence in elderly people would be useful in clinical practice. To assess the quality of screening instruments we performed a literature search in Medline (1966-2002) and PsycINFO (1967-2002). Seven research reports were found. The MAST-G and especially the CAGE appear appropriate. The two questions of Cyr and Wartman, AUDIT and the MAST do not appear appropriate in screening for alcohol abuse and dependence in elderly people in a clinical environment.