In his debut blog, Michael J. Wilson appraises a qualitative study, which examined service users, staff and stakeholder perspectives on a service helping to prevent suicide in men who are going through a crisis.
[read the full story...]Psychosis and loneliness: overcoming the practical, social and emotional barriers to better relationships
Hosana Tagomori and Dafni Katsampa review a qualitative study exploring the experience of loneliness among people diagnosed with psychosis.
[read the full story...]Culturally-diverse populations in Canada and online therapy: is it a one size fits all model?
In her debut blog, Aimeerose Lumsden reviews a mixed methods study focusing on whether online therapy is culturally sensitive for diverse clients.
[read the full story...]Uncertainties about stopping or reducing antipsychotics as shared by families
Amelia Talbot considers a qualitative study that explores family members’ perspectives on reducing or discontinuing antipsychotic medication.
[read the full story...]Money talks: stakeholder perspectives on the design of a combined money and mental health intervention
In her debut blog, Annie Irvine summarises a qualitative study which explores service user and staff views of a combined money advice and psychological therapy service within IAPT.
[read the full story...]Waiting for the verdict: service user experiences of Mental Health Act assessment
Elena Opie considers a qualitative study exploring the experiences of vulnerable individuals being assessed under the Mental Health Act.
[read the full story...]Navigating the long-term effects of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): a qualitative meta-synthesis
Amelia Talbot reviews a qualitative meta-synthesis on the long-term effects of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) reported by people who have received it.
[read the full story...]Diagnostic labels: helpful or harmful?
In her debut blog, Carla Kundert explores a systematic review which looks at how diagnostic labels affect social responses to people with mental illness.
[read the full story...]Behavioural therapies may reduce inattention symptoms in adults with ADHD
Shubhangi Karmakar summarises a systematic review on the effects and feasibility of psychological interventions to reduce inattention symptoms in adults with ADHD, which highlights significant uncertainty in the field.
[read the full story...]Supporting the supporters: peer support in early intervention in psychosis
In her debut blog, Natalie Kashirsky explores a qualitative study finding valuable mechanisms of peer support in early intervention in psychosis services.
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