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The ABC-E Model of Emotion: a bio-psychosocial model for primary mental health care
- Authors:
- BRIDDON Jane, BAGULEY Clare, WEBBER Martin
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health Training Education and Practice, 3(1), April 2008, pp.12-21.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper highlights the social context of common mental disorders in primary care and the paucity of evidence relating to effective social interventions. It introduces the ABC-E (Autonomic, Behaviour, Cognition, Environment) Model of Emotion, which combines social interventions with psychological therapy, and discusses how the implementation of the new role of graduate primary care mental health worker (GPCMHW) provides an opportunity for holistic practice in helping individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties in primary care. It provides a case example of the implementation of the ABC-E model and makes recommendations for further research including the evaluation of the model and GPCMHW training programmes.
Early intervention in psychosis: a pilot study of methods to help existing staff adapt
- Authors:
- PAXTON Roger, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 12(6), December 2003, pp.627-636.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Improved detection and clear referral systems are prerequisites for effective early intervention. Although specialist early intervention services are being introduced in Britain, changes are still required in the practice of existing primary and secondary care staff. This paper describes an exploratory evaluation of a partnership approach to help existing staff adapt their practice to support early intervention. Policies and procedures of the service described were compared systematically with national policy guidance. Structured interviews with 53 primary care and mental health staff were used to explore changes in their knowledge, attitudes and professional practice. The service model complied with most UK national policy requirements for early intervention. There was increased awareness and knowledge of early psychosis and improved detection, assessment and intervention practice on the part of primary and secondary care staff. It appears possible to influence the practice of existing staff to deliver early intervention using an economical service model.
Accuracy of general practitioner's prognosis of the 1-year course of depression and generalised anxiety
- Authors:
- van den BRINK Rob H.S., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 178, January 2001, pp.18-22.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
A prognosis serves important functions for the management of common mental disorders in primary care. This research aimed to establish the accuracy of the general practitioner's (GP) prognosis. Modest agreement between GP prognosis and course was found, both for depression and generalised anxiety. The researchers conclude that general practitioners do a fair job in predicting the 1-year course of depression and generalised anxiety. Even so, their performance falls significantly short of attainable performance.
Promoting collaboration in primary mental health care
- Editors:
- NOLAN Peter, BADGER Frances
- Publisher:
- Nelson Thornes
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 280p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Cheltenham
This book sets out to show that policies and directives from government are largely ineffective without the commitment and creativity of people on the front line of service delivery. The text recognises that collaboration between services will be different for each profession and clinical situation, but the authors' aim is to propose practical steps to implement the integration of the primary care team.
Improving primary mental health care through nursing partnerships
- Authors:
- BADGER Frances, NOLAN Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 4(4), December 2000, pp.121-124.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
With primary health care now accorded the central role in the delivery of all health services, including mental health, greater collaboration is needed between the front-line staff involved. Reports on an innovative workshop project to promote greater understanding and collaboration which achieved encouraging results.
Mental health in the community: roles, responsibilities and organisation of primary care and specialist services
- Authors:
- SECKER Jenny, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interprofessional Care, 14(1), February 2000, pp.49-58.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
UK health policy embodies two opposing trends affecting mental health care in the community: a move towards a primary care-led NHS which inevitably reflects the concerns of GPs with 'milder' mental illness, and specific mental health policies intended to refocus the specialist services on people with 'serious' mental illness. Describes a training needs assessment study undertaken with these opposing trends. Looks at these problems from the perspectives of three groups: primary care nurses, general practitioners (GPs) and community psychiatric nurses (CPNs). The discussion section of the article compares the findings of the study with a model for reorganisation put forward in the literature and highlights the obstacles to be overcome in bridging the policy gap.
Mental health practice in primary care: some perspectives concerning the future of social work in organised delivery systems
- Author:
- ALMGREN Gunnar
- Journal article citation:
- Smith College Studies in Social Work, 68(2), March 1998, pp.233-253.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Discusses the rise of managed care as the dominant from of healthcare delivery in the U.S. and its dramatic implications for the profession of social work. Considers some of the more positive aspects of the transformation from fee-based to population-based healthcare systems, in particular the vigorous trend toward multi-disciplinary primary care and collaborative mental health practice. Also considers the implications for social work education and the division of labour among the healthcare professions.
Beyond the CMHT: moving mental health services forward in East Yorkshire
- Authors:
- ATKIN Mike, HOSTICK Chris, PECK Edward
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care Management and Planning, 4(2), February 1996, pp.51-57.
- Publisher:
- Pavillion
Recently commentators and clinicians have been challenging the robustness of the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) model. Managers have also become increasingly sceptical about the utility of the traditional, generic CMHT which attempts to combine assessment, care planning and review with service delivery, such as crisis response, assertive outreach, continuing care and primary care liaison and counselling. This case study presents the process of outcome of a strategic review of mental health services in East Yorkshire which may look beyond the CMHT as the preferred way forward.