person-centred – A New Vision for Mental Health

My take on “A Psychopharmacology Fit for Mad Liberation? by Awais Aftab”

Author: Editorial 13th March 2023 0 Comments

This post by Vincenzo has been published on his blog-site. It begins: “In the latest edition of Asylum Magazine, Dr Awais Aftab published an article on the relation between Psychopharmacology and Mad Liberation and brought it to my attention. The full…
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Asylum Magazine, Awais Aftab, organisation of knowledge, person-centered, person-centred, Power Threat Meaning Framework, psychopharmacology, Vincenzo

Confusing the Diagnosis for the Person

Author: Editorial 5th October 2022 0 Comments

This article by John J. Miller has been published in the Psychiatric Times. It begins: “Imagine practicing medicine before the advent of antibiotics, vaccines, MRI scanners, and laboratory tests. Actually, relative to the history of human civilization, that was not all…
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diagnostic labelling, John J. Miller, person-centred, Psychiatric Times, psychopharmacology

Helping People Thrive 2020

Author: Editorial 20th January 2022 0 Comments

This booklet – subtitled “Stories and Lessons in Transforming Care” – has been authored by Alicia Wood, with editing and contributions from Baroness Hollins, David Nuttall, David Towell and Bob Tindall, and design by Henry Iles. The publishers say: “These stories…
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Alicia Wood, Bob Tindall, books, Clients & Patients, David Nuttall, David Towell, Henry Iles, in-patients, involuntary detention, learning disabilities, neurodiversity, person-centred, Sheila Hollins

People with autism are being locked away in institutions. A radical change is needed

Author: Editorial 19th January 2022 0 Comments

This article comes from Dr. Sheila Hollins and has been published in The Guardian. It begins: “When people like my son go into crisis there is a high chance they won’t be supported at home – not because they can’t be…
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autism, Clients & Patients, in-patient experiences, involuntary detention, learning disabilities, neurodiversity, person-centred, Sheila Hollins, The Guardian

The impact of a needs-based model of care on accessibility and quality of care within children’s mental health services: A qualitative investigation of the UK i-THRIVE Programme

Author: Editorial 3rd June 2021 0 Comments

THRIVE is a person-centred model of mental health support for children and young people which focuses on the needs and preferences of the clients and their families. This research article – published in Child: Health, Care and Development – comes from Joanna Farr,…
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Anna Moore, Child: Health Care and Development, children and adolescents, Hilary Bruffell, i-THRIVE, Jacqueline Hayes, Joanna Farr, John Rae, Mick Cooper, needs-based model of care, person-centred, Research

The Patient Revolution: How We Can Heal the Healthcare System

Author: Editorial 12th February 2021 0 Comments

This book has been written by David Gilbert. It applies to healthcare across the board, but this of courses includes mental healthcare, and is relevant to the person-centred approach. The publishers say: “The NHS is in crisis – it’s in record…
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books, Clients & Patients, David Gilbert, patient-led healthcare, person-centred

Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal: A Guide for Prescribers, Therapists, Patients and Their Families

Author: Editorial 13th January 2021 0 Comments

This book has been written by psychiatrist Dr. Peter Breggin. The publishers say: “This is the first book to establish guidelines and to assist prescribers and therapists in withdrawing their patients from psychiatric drugs, including those patients with long-term exposure to…
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antidepressants, Antipsychotic drugs, benzodiazepines, books, drug withdrawal symptoms, mood stabilisers, person-centred, Peter Breggin, Psychiatric Drugs, psychiatry, stimulants

The Healing Power of Compassion with Dr Julian Abel

Author: Editorial 16th December 2020 0 Comments

This podcast features Dr. Julian Abel in conversation with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, who writes: “Today’s conversation is about one of my favourite topics – compassion. Compassion doesn’t just make us feel good but it can have powerful effects on our health…
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audio, compassion, compassionate practice, empathy, Frome Project, Julian Abel, New Approaches, person-centred, podcast, Rangan Chatterjee, social relationships

Mental Health: A Person-centred Approach

Author: Editorial 14th December 2020 0 Comments

This book has been edited by by Nicholas Procter, Helen Hamer, Denise McGarry , Rhonda Wilson and Terry Froggatt. The publishers say: “Mental Health: A Person-centred Approach aligns leading mental health research with the human connections that can and should be…
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Australia, books, Clients & Patients, Denise McGarry, Helen Hamer, New Zealand, Nicholas Procter, person-centered, person-centred, Rhonda Wilson, Terry Froggatt

Personalizing Psychotherapy: Assessing and Accommodating Patient Preferences

Author: Editorial 30th November 2020 0 Comments

This book has been written by John Norcross and Mick Cooper. The publishers say: “Blending empirical research and clinical expertise into easy-to-read advice, Drs. John Norcross and Mick Cooper offer multiple strategies for routinely assessing preferences as they evolve over the…
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books, Cooper-Norcross Inventory of Preferences, counseling, counselling, John Norcross, Mick Cooper, person-centred, psychotherapy, Talking Therapies