Abstract Despite the efficacy of cognitive‐behavioural interventions in improving experience obsessions and compulsions, some people do not benefit from this approach. The present research uses a case series design to establish whether mindfulness‐based therapy could those experiencing obsessive–intrusive thoughts by targeting thought–action fusion thought suppression. Three participants received relaxation control intervention followed six‐session which emphasized daily practice. Following...

The possibility of posttraumatic growth in the aftermath pregnancy loss has received limited attention to date. This study investigated mothers following stillbirth compared early miscarriage. It was hypothesised that will demonstrate more growth, challenge assumptive beliefs, and disclosure than also sought understand how theoretically-derived variables Model Growth Grief (challenge beliefs disclosure) explained unique variance when key factors were controlled for. One-hundred twenty women...

Abstract Background: Little is known about the impact of interpersonal betrayal experiences on mental health. Research suggests a link between and contamination (MC) within some forms obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). This study represents an initial exploration that in clinical samples. Aims: A measure for assessing perceptions was developed evaluated (Study 1) order to assess extent specificity any association MC, estimate across common psychological disorders 2). Method: In Study 1,...

Involuntary detention is used internationally to detain and treat people who are deemed have a mental disorder. In England Wales, approved health professionals (AMHPs) co-ordinate Mental Health Act assessments which allow for patients be detained. AMHPs legal duties identify, inform consult with patient's nearest relative (NR), are, in turn, given powers initiate or challenge detention. Our study takes an original approach through examining how interpret their towards relatives. We adopted...

The role of nearest relative (NR) is intended as a safeguard in the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007) to curb excesses professional discretion and protect patients from unwarranted compulsory hospitalisation. It unique mental health detention process England Wales. There are, however, evident tensions lack clarity surrounding precise functions NR. also some uncertainty confusion among practitioners about scope NR involvement, government plans announced recently review legislation will...

Index offence assessment and formulation (IOAF) helps service users (SU) in secure units to make sense of their index offence, provides detailed understanding risk contributes treatment planning discharge decisions. Clinical psychologists' perceptions barriers facilitators engaging SUs IOAF within the men's women's services one medium unit were explored through focus groups. Thematic analysis identified two relevant domains: person-specific factors organisational context. Person-specific...

Team formulation is a widely used method of conceptualising mental health needs and aims to develop staff understanding the complex challenges behaviours that can occur when providing care; however, research application acute wards limited. This study assessed whether team using Comprehend Cope Connect model in an inpatient setting impacted perceptions patients, it influenced subsequent care. A mixed- methods with primary repeated-measures, quantitative questionnaire design was self-rating...

Abstract Family involvement in mental health treatment has been shown to improve outcomes for service users. This project used a whole system‐focused action research framework and involved users, family members healthcare professionals develop ways engagement an adult inpatient service. Focus groups were conducted with two four discuss their experiences of initial ideas. A problem‐solving group, involving professionals, was the solutions. The identified context‐specific solutions engagement,...

Purpose The offender personality disorder (OPD) pathway faces the difficult task of identifying individuals who are eligible for their service from entire probation caseload. assessment system (OASys PD) screen is a national screening tool used by to help with this task. This paper aims describe an evaluation effectiveness plus additional currently identify OPD in South England. Recommendations improvements were made as necessary. Design/methodology/approach A mixed methods design...

Under the S136 of UK Mental Health Act, people experiencing a mental health crisis may be taken to locally agreed location (Place Safety) by police for urgent assessment. Research has shown that professionals (MHPs) face high levels burnout, but we know very little about particular challenges staff who work in extreme clinical settings such as Place Safety service face.This study aimed fill this gap exploring wellbeing experiences service.A mixed-methods approach was used, with quantitative...

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Engagement in rehabilitation is critical to enhanced outcomes from musculoskeletal injuries (MIs) and has been found be related some psychosocial factors. This study tested whether military culture, defined by greater adherence masculine norms; higher levels of perceived personal control autonomous motivation; lower emotion-focused coping strategies; a use problem-focused strategies, resulted better engagement following MI. These hypothesized cultural differences were measured administration...

The Planned Rehabilitation Team is a community interdisciplinary neurological rehabilitation team (CINRT) in the south west of England, providing for adults who have long-term conditions such as multiple sclerosis and motor neuron disease. service aims to help develop users’ ability self-manage their condition become more independent by homes local community. This paper reports an evaluation via service-user interviews with individuals progressive condition. data, alongside literature review...