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View article: Approaches to early intervention for common mental health problems in young people: a systematic review
Approaches to early intervention for common mental health problems in young people: a systematic review Open
Overall, models of early intervention for depression and anxiety show promise in improving access, experience and outcomes of care for young people. However, high heterogeneity of interventions and outcomes measured limits certainty. More …
View article: Practitioner Psychologists’ Experiences of Delivering a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Informed Crisis Intervention for Psychosis in Inpatient Settings: A Mixed Methods Investigation within the CRISIS study
Practitioner Psychologists’ Experiences of Delivering a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Informed Crisis Intervention for Psychosis in Inpatient Settings: A Mixed Methods Investigation within the CRISIS study Open
Objectives Cognitive behaviour therapy for psychosis (CBTp) should be delivered in psychiatric inpatient settings, yet little is known about therapists’ perspectives on delivering it. This study examined therapists’ perspectives on deliver…
View article: A qualitative investigation of views on practice in early support hubs from staff working in care and support roles
A qualitative investigation of views on practice in early support hubs from staff working in care and support roles Open
Early Support Hubs have recently become widespread in the UK and aim to provide community-based, easy access mental health support to young people aged 11-25, integrating a variety of forms of support. Evidence is needed on the role such s…
View article: A crisis-focused cognitive behavioural informed approach to formulating experiences of psychosis in acute mental health inpatient settings
A crisis-focused cognitive behavioural informed approach to formulating experiences of psychosis in acute mental health inpatient settings Open
Background: People experiencing psychosis in acute crisis should be offered cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis (CBTp); however, there are few crisis-focused CBTp-informed models to underpin formulation development for people exper…
View article: The impact of loneliness on healthcare costs and service utilisation and the cost-effectiveness of loneliness interventions: systematic review
The impact of loneliness on healthcare costs and service utilisation and the cost-effectiveness of loneliness interventions: systematic review Open
Background Loneliness is associated with several physical and mental health problems, yet its costs to the healthcare system remain unclear. Aims The current study aimed to review literature on the health and social care impacts of lonelin…
View article: Facilitators and Barriers to Recruitment and Engagement with a Randomised Controlled Trial in Mental Health Services: experiences of trial participants and intervention providers
Facilitators and Barriers to Recruitment and Engagement with a Randomised Controlled Trial in Mental Health Services: experiences of trial participants and intervention providers Open
Background Many randomised control trials struggle to recruit and retain participants. Few previous studies explore participants’ experiences of recruitment and engagement in trials in secondary mental health care contexts, and few include…
View article: Exploring pathways to compulsory detention in psychiatric hospital and ways to prevent repeat detentions; Service user perspectives
Exploring pathways to compulsory detention in psychiatric hospital and ways to prevent repeat detentions; Service user perspectives Open
This study, co-produced by a team of academics, lived experience researchers and clinicians, explores the views and experiences of people who have been compulsorily detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act (1983) (MHA) in England, …
View article: A qualitative investigation of young people’s experiences and views of Early Support Hubs
A qualitative investigation of young people’s experiences and views of Early Support Hubs Open
Background Youth is a period of elevated risk for mental ill health, yet young people often do not receive timely support. Barriers can include high clinical thresholds for treatment and long waiting lists, as overstretched statutory servi…
View article: Associations between loneliness and outcomes of Common Mental Disorders (CMDs): A systematic review of longitudinal studies
Associations between loneliness and outcomes of Common Mental Disorders (CMDs): A systematic review of longitudinal studies Open
Background Loneliness has been increasingly associated with poor mental health outcomes, yet its prognostic role in people with Common Mental Disorders (CMDs) remains unclear. This systematic review aimed to examine whether loneliness is l…
View article: Examining the feasibility of a crisis-focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)–informed psychological intervention for inpatients experiencing psychosis (the CRISIS study): results from a pilot randomised controlled trial
Examining the feasibility of a crisis-focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)–informed psychological intervention for inpatients experiencing psychosis (the CRISIS study): results from a pilot randomised controlled trial Open
This research was funded by the National Institute of Health Research (ICA-CL-2018-04-ST2-013).
View article: Feasibility testing and preliminary trial of a crisis planning and monitoring intervention to reduce compulsory readmissions: the FINCH Study
Feasibility testing and preliminary trial of a crisis planning and monitoring intervention to reduce compulsory readmissions: the FINCH Study Open
Background Compulsory admissions to psychiatric hospital have been rising in England and some other higher income countries. Patients and families often find such admissions distressing, disempowering, and traumatising. Evidence on how to …
View article: Autistic adults’ experiences of accessing and receiving mental health care and their priorities for improvements: a qualitative study
Autistic adults’ experiences of accessing and receiving mental health care and their priorities for improvements: a qualitative study Open
Autistic adults are disproportionately affected by mental health conditions yet face significant barriers in accessing support and receiving suitable care. To understand this disparity better, using qualitative methods, we investigated the…
View article: Exploring pathways to compulsory detention and ways to prevent repeat compulsory detentions in England; clinician perspectives
Exploring pathways to compulsory detention and ways to prevent repeat compulsory detentions in England; clinician perspectives Open
Rates of compulsory detention in psychiatric hospitals have risen over several decades in England and some other higher income countries. This study explores clinicians’ perspectives on how service users come to be compulsorily detained in…
View article: Understanding the barriers and facilitators to delivering peer support effectively in England: a qualitative interview study
Understanding the barriers and facilitators to delivering peer support effectively in England: a qualitative interview study Open
View article: Early interventions for first onset of symptoms of mental health conditions: an umbrella review of systematic reviews
Early interventions for first onset of symptoms of mental health conditions: an umbrella review of systematic reviews Open
Background Early intervention following mental health symptom onset has great potential in reducing long-term burden on individuals, families and friends, and society. The main focus in service development and research has been on early in…
View article: The impact of psychiatric decision units on mental health crisis care pathways: a synthetic control study
The impact of psychiatric decision units on mental health crisis care pathways: a synthetic control study Open
Psychiatric crisis care is under great pressure, with the number of psychiatric presentations to emergency departments increasing and inpatient wards operating with occupancy rates above recommended levels. Internationally, hospital-based …
View article: Alternative approaches to standard inpatient mental health care: development of a typology of service models
Alternative approaches to standard inpatient mental health care: development of a typology of service models Open
Background Inpatient mental health care is an integral part of the continuum of mental health care in many countries, though it can be associated with challenges, such as reliance on coercive practices, negative patient experiences, and li…
View article: The association between relapse and the outcome of schizophrenia and recurrent psychotic disorders
The association between relapse and the outcome of schizophrenia and recurrent psychotic disorders Open
Background Having a relapse of schizophrenia or recurrent psychosis is feared by patients, can cause social and personal disruption and has been suggested to cause long-term deterioration, possibly because of a toxic biological process. Ai…
View article: The Essential Role of Federal Government in Education: Protecting Rural Schools and Communities
The Essential Role of Federal Government in Education: Protecting Rural Schools and Communities Open
View article: Comprehensive drug policies increase trust in local government: an analysis of authorities’ and residents’ perspectives in rural US Appalachian and Midwestern counties
Comprehensive drug policies increase trust in local government: an analysis of authorities’ and residents’ perspectives in rural US Appalachian and Midwestern counties Open
View article: Correction: The use and impact of surveillance-based technology initiatives in inpatient and acute mental health settings: a systematic review
Correction: The use and impact of surveillance-based technology initiatives in inpatient and acute mental health settings: a systematic review Open
The authors wish to note an amendment to the following text in the original article: ‘[…] This may be an over-estimation because, while the only published study investigating VBPMM’s impact on self-harm reported a 44% relative reduction in…
View article: A network approach exploring the effects of cognitive remediation on cognition, symptoms, and functioning in early psychosis
A network approach exploring the effects of cognitive remediation on cognition, symptoms, and functioning in early psychosis Open
Background Although cognitive remediation (CR) improves cognition and functioning, the key features that promote or inhibit its effectiveness, especially between cognitive domains, remain unknown. Discovering these key features will help t…
View article: The use and impact of surveillance-based technology initiatives in inpatient and acute mental health settings: a systematic review
The use and impact of surveillance-based technology initiatives in inpatient and acute mental health settings: a systematic review Open
View article: A qualitative investigation of crisis cafés in England: their role, implementation, and accessibility
A qualitative investigation of crisis cafés in England: their role, implementation, and accessibility Open
Findings illustrate the aims of the crisis café model of care and factors which are influential in its implementation in current practice. Future research is needed to evaluate the efficacy of these services in relation to their aims. Cris…
View article: Area-level factors associated with variation in involuntary psychiatric hospitalisation across England: a cross-sectional, ecological study
Area-level factors associated with variation in involuntary psychiatric hospitalisation across England: a cross-sectional, ecological study Open
View article: Cost-Utility Analysis of Antipsychotic Reduction and Discontinuation in Patients With Long-Term Schizophrenia and Psychosis in English Mental Health Trusts: The RADAR Study
Cost-Utility Analysis of Antipsychotic Reduction and Discontinuation in Patients With Long-Term Schizophrenia and Psychosis in English Mental Health Trusts: The RADAR Study Open
It is unlikely that gradual antipsychotic reduction and discontinuation strategy is cost-effective compared with maintenance over 2-years for patients with schizophrenia and other recurrent psychotic disorders who are on long-term antipsyc…
View article: Approaches to improving mental healthcare for autistic people: systematic review
Approaches to improving mental healthcare for autistic people: systematic review Open
Background Autistic people have a high likelihood of developing mental health difficulties but a low chance of receiving effective mental healthcare. Therefore, there is a need to identify and examine strategies to improve mental healthcar…
View article: Patient's Experiences of a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Informed Crisis Intervention for Psychosis Delivered in Inpatient Settings: A Qualitative Exploration
Patient's Experiences of a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Informed Crisis Intervention for Psychosis Delivered in Inpatient Settings: A Qualitative Exploration Open
Cognitive behaviour therapy for psychosis (CBTp) should be offered to patients receiving psychiatric inpatient care, yet very little is known about patients' perspectives on this. The aim of this study was to examine patients' experiences …
View article: A qualitative meta-synthesis of service users’ and carers’ experiences of assessment and involuntary hospital admissions under mental health legislations: a five-year update
A qualitative meta-synthesis of service users’ and carers’ experiences of assessment and involuntary hospital admissions under mental health legislations: a five-year update Open
Background Compulsory admissions occur in psychiatric hospitals around the world. They result in coercive and sometimes traumatic experiences for service users and carers. Legal and service reforms in various countries are intended to redu…
View article: Exploring pathways to compulsory detention in psychiatric hospital and ways to prevent repeat detentions; Service user perspectives
Exploring pathways to compulsory detention in psychiatric hospital and ways to prevent repeat detentions; Service user perspectives Open
Purpose This study, co-produced by a team of academics, lived experience researchers and clinicians, explores the views and experiences of people who have been compulsorily detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act (1983) (MHA) in E…