collaborative practice – A New Vision for Mental Health

Psychedelics and Mental Health: Rose Cartwright meets Sara Tai

Author: Editorial 28th March 2024 0 Comments

The producers of this podcast (part of the BBC’s One to One series) say: “In recent years there’s been a renaissance of interest in psychedelics in the West, on a scale not seen since the first wave of medical research in…
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audio, BBC, DMT, Ketamine, New Approaches, One to One, psilocybin, psychedelic drugs, Psychedelic-assisted therapy, Research, Rose Cartwright, Sara Tai

Relating to Voices using Compassion Focused Therapy: A Self-help Companion

Author: Editorial 13th March 2024 0 Comments

This book comes from Charlie Heriot-Maitland and Eleanor Longden. The publishers say: “In this book, authors Charlie and Eleanor create a warm and caring tone for the reader and a respectful tone for their voices. With the help of regular ‘check-in…
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books, Charlie Heriot-Maitland, compassion, Compassion Focused Therapy, Eleanor Longden, Emotion, hearing voices, psychiatry, schizophrenia

Stop F*cking Nodding – And Other Things 16 Year Olds Say In Therapy

Author: Editorial 1st March 2024 0 Comments

This book by Jeanine Connor has been published by PCCS Books, who say: “This book is for anyone who knows, loves, is baffled by, or wants to help someone who is, has been, or is going to be 16. Sixteen is…
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books, children and adolescents, counseling, counselling, Jeanine Connor, PCCS Books, psychotherapy, Talking Therapies

Beginning Treatment with Jonathan Shedler, PhD

Author: Editorial 23rd February 2024 0 Comments

The producers of this video say: “Dr. Jonathan Shedler is well known for his work on the efficacy of psychodynamic therapy. He has highlighted the importance of the initial phase of therapy in establishing a foundation for successful treatment. Dr….
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counseling, counselling, Jonathan Shedler, psychodynamic psychotherapy, psychotherapy, Talking Therapies, working alliance

Why do patients want medication free treatment for psychosis? An explorative study on reasons for applying to medication free programs

Author: Editorial 21st February 2024 0 Comments

This research paper from Elisabeth C. Klæbo Reitan, Valentina C. Iversen, Henriette Riley, and Anne Høye has been published in BMC Psychiatry. The abstract says: “Background A focus on patient’s and service user’s perspectives regarding long-term antipsychotic treatment led to a declaration…
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Anne Høye, BMC Psychiatry, Elisabeth C. Klæbo Reitan, Henriette Riley, Norway, psychosis, Research, salutogenetic hope, Valentina C. Iversen

Exercise for the treatment of depression

Author: Editorial 19th February 2024 0 Comments

This articl e by Prof. Juan Ángel Bellón has been published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). It begins (with omitted footnote references that are in the original ): “Even low intensity activities such as walking or yoga are beneficial According to…
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British Medical Journal, depression, exercise, Juan Ángel Bellón, Research, walking, yoga

Suicide Rates and Prescription of Antidepressants

Author: Editorial 16th February 2024 0 Comments

This study by Simone Amendola, Martin Plöderl, and Michael P. Hengartner has been published by Crisis (The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention). The abstract says: “Background: Previous ecological studies reported that increasing antidepressant prescriptions were associated with decreasing suicide rates. …
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antidepressant prescription rates, antidepressants, depression, ecological studies, Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention, Martin Plöderl, Michael Hengartner, psychiatry, Research, Simone Amendola, suicide, suicide rates, United States

Watchful waiting for depression using depathologization, advice and shared decision making

Author: Editorial 15th February 2024 0 Comments

Highlights: Watchful waiting was shown to be an effective first line of treatment for non-suicidal patients with depressive symptoms Patients already arrive with expectations so depathologization should be addressed Expectation of pharmacotherapy before the arrival was the main driver of…
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adverse effects, antidepressants, depression, Journal of Affective Disorders Report, pharmacotherapy, Research

On the Adamant (film)

Author: Editorial 14th February 2024 0 Comments

On the Adamant is a Golden Bear-winning documentary from Nicolas Philibert. The producers say: “The film is an affirming portrait of a floating day-care centre for people with psychiatric problems. Coming to UK cinemas and on Curzon Home Cinema from…
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day-care centre, documentary film, films, France, Nicolas Philibert, psychiatry, the Adamant, videos

The power of love in mental health

Author: Editorial 7th February 2024 0 Comments

“Oliver Seligman on how his therapist’s approach helped him turn a corner; with Tone Fagerli’s response.” This article by Oliver Seligman has been published in The Psychologist. It begins: “Most people have no desire to be an inpatient in a mental…
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bipolar, depression, lithium, love, Oliver Seligman, psychotherapy, Talking Therapies, The Psychologist, Tone Fagerli