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In our parents' shadow: Angelman's syndrome
- Author:
- GELBART Marsh
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 9.12.98, 1998, p.41.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Looks at the rare inherited disease, Angelman's syndrome, characterised by ataxia, severe mental retardation, epileptic seizures and absence of speech.
In our parents' shadow
- Author:
- GELBART Marsh
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 22.7.98, 1998, p.32.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Outlines the cause and symptoms of Gilles de la Tourette syndrome.
Mental health first aid for the elderly: a pilot study of a training program adapted for helping elderly people
- Authors:
- SVENSSON Bengt, HANSSON Lars
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 21(6), 2017, pp.595-601.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Objectives: Epidemiological studies have shown a high prevalence of mental illness among the elderly. Clinical data however indicate both insufficient detection and treatment of illnesses. Suggested barriers to treatment include conceptions that mental health symptoms belong to normal ageing and lack of competence among staff in elderly care in detecting mental illness. A Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training programme for the elderly was developed and provided to staff in elderly care. The aim of this study was to investigate changes in knowledge in mental illness, confidence in helping a person, readiness to give help and attitudes towards persons with mental illness. Method: Single group pre-test–post-test design. Results: The study group included staff in elderly care from different places in Sweden (n = 139). Significant improvements in knowledge, confidence in helping an elderly person with mental illness and attitudes towards persons with mental illness are shown. Skills acquired during the course have been practiced during the follow-up. Conclusions: The adaption of MHFA training for staff working in elderly care gives promising results. Improvements in self-reported confidence in giving help, attitudes towards persons with mental illness and actual help given to persons with mental illness are shown. However, the study design allows no firm conclusions and a randomised controlled trail is needed to investigate the effectiveness of the programme. Outcomes should include if the detection and treatment of mental illness among the elderly actually improved. (Edited publisher abstract)
Anxiety disorders: QS53
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
This quality standard covers the identification and management of anxiety disorders in primary, secondary and community care for children, young people and adults. These include generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder. The standard sets out the following four quality statements: people with a suspected anxiety disorder receive an assessment that identifies whether they have a specific anxiety disorder, the severity of symptoms and associated functional impairment; people with an anxiety disorder are offered evidence-based psychological interventions; they are not prescribed benzodiazepines or antipsychotics unless specifically indicated; and people receiving treatment for an anxiety disorder have their response to treatment recorded at each treatment session. (Edited publisher abstract)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: QS39
- Author:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
This quality standard covers the diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children aged 3 years and older, young people and adults. The standard comprises seven statements that describe high quality care for service users. These are: children and young people with symptoms of ADHD are referred to a specialist for an assessment; adults with symptoms of ADHD who have not had a diagnosis in childhood are referred to a specialist for an assessment; adults who had ADHD when they were younger and who still have symptoms of ADHD are referred to general adult psychiatric services; parents and carers of children and young people with symptoms of ADHD who meet NICE eligibility criteria are offered a referral to a parent training programme to help them manage their child’s behaviour; children and young people with moderate ADHD are offered a referral to a psychological group treatment programme; people with ADHD who are starting medication have their initial medication dose adjusted by a specialist, who should also check how well the medication is working; and people who are taking medication to treat ADHD have their medication reviewed by a specialist at least once a year. (Edited publisher abstract)
Person-centered diagnosis and treatment in mental health: a model for empowering clients
- Authors:
- LADD Peter D., CHURCHILL AnnMarie
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 352p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The authors suggest that clients with mental health conditions are often diagnosed and treated using a strictly medical model of diagnosis. This book takes a more person-centred, holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment. It sees the client as the expert on their condition and encourages their involvement and collaboration. The authors explore the reasons behind clients’ feelings and behaviour and take the whole person into account with the aim of finding meaning in their experiences. Designed to complement DSM assessments, the manual covers a range of mental health conditions as well as mental health patterns of behaviour. In each case, the client is involved in the diagnosis and treatment plan. Extended case studies, sample questions and treatment plans are included throughout. The first part of the book on mental health disorders covers: attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder; borderline personality disorder; bulimia nervosa; depression; general anxiety disorder; obsessive compulsive disorder; oppositional defiant disorder; and post traumatic stress disorder. The second section of the book covers discussion of the following mental health patterns; abuse; bullying; compassion fatigue; lateral violence; loneliness; loss; and self-hatred. The book is aimed at all those involved in mental health diagnosis and treatment, including psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health counsellors, clinical social workers, school counsellors and therapists.
What does a 'transdiagnostic' approach have to offer the treatment of anxiety disorders?
- Authors:
- MCMANUS Freda, SHAFRAN Roz, COOPER Zafra
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 49(4), November 2010, pp.491-505.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The aim of this study was to review the rationale for transdiagnostic approaches to the understanding and treatment of anxiety disorders. The authors suggest that a transdiagnostic approach to treating anxiety disorders may help to address two important challenges in this area: the development of treatments for patients with more than one coexisting anxiety disorder, and ensuring that evidence-based treatments are effectively applied in routine clinical settings. A literature search was undertaken and a small number of relevant papers were identified and reviewed. The article discusses the prevalence of multiple co-occurring anxiety disorders, treating multiple coexisting anxiety disorders, the theory and practice of transdiagnostic approaches to anxiety disorders, and the advantages of transdiagnostic treatment. The authors conclude that transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural approaches have potential benefits, particularly in striking a balance between completely idiosyncratic formulations and diagnosis-driven treatments of anxiety disorders, but that there is a need for further research.
Dual diagnosis: a challenging therapeutic issue of our time
- Author:
- ASKEY Jane
- Journal article citation:
- Drugs and Alcohol Today, 7(4), December 2007, pp.33-39.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article looks at some of the challenges that face staff working in both substance misuse services and mental health services as they work to deliver services to a group of service users with multiple and complex needs. It will look at the way in which dual diagnosis is defined, the challenges that face both services and service users, how new government guidance could impact upon improved working practice and outcomes in the future and what some of the barriers are to the successful implementation of this guidance.
Psychodynamics and psychotherapy of pseudoseizures
- Author:
- KALOGJERA-SACKELLARES Dalma
- Publisher:
- Crown House
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 269p.
- Place of publication:
- Carmarthen
This book provides a classification scheme, which permits the clinician to reduce complex clinical material to a few well-defined and coherent pseudoseizure syndromes. The major theme of the work is the influence of trauma in the genesis of pseudoseizures along with treatment implications. The author offers a psychodynamic model for understanding pseudoseizure syndromes by utilizing and synthesizing concepts drawn from three different schools of psychodynamic theory and therapy: psychoanalytic theory, object relations theory and self psychology. Practical guidance and techniques are offered for handling situations that might be encountered while conducting therapy as well as a valuable summary of the neurological features of pseudoseizure syndromes.
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.