A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
Clinical
This case study describes how behavioural activation was used to trea
In the UK, the need for suitably trained clinical supervisors to ensu
This article was inspired by Irvin Yalom’s client-centred approach us
Practitioners do not usually receive training on how to give evidence
There is growing evidence to suggest that, for child and adolescent m
Care of service users in a locked mental health ward can be improved
Aim To investigate whether lack of identification by hea
Aim To identify the benefits of inclusion of mental heal
This article demonstrates that when staff are trained in the positive
The increased use of acronyms and abbreviations by practitioners in m
This article decribes the challenges faced by one regional secure for
Family psychosocial interventions are recommended as first-line treat
Reflective practice is seen as an important skill to develop because it enables a nurse to become self-aware and provide the best possible patient care.
With greater awareness of the concept of creativity, mental health practitioners can learn to combine novelty, effectiveness and ethicality with discipline and playfulness to develop a more creative state of mind in their area of practice.
Background Delayed discharge from hospital creates additional pressure on staff and finances. While legal sanctions are in place for acute trusts, the concept of a delayed transfer is generally poorly defined in mental health.
Aim To provide effective interventions for body image, appearance, and physical health and self-care for women in secure psychiatric settings.
This article explains the impact that professional regulation has on mental health nursing and the remit of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in providing this. The common reasons why nurses in this specialty come into contact with the council are identified.
Using letter writing to augment the therapeutic relationship is familiar to counsellors and psychotherapists, but many mental health nurses have been reluctant to employ this practice.
