Mental Health and Social Care Bulletin No 321 24th October 2011

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News from all corners of the world
Department of Health
Draft mental health PbR guidance for 2012-13 and update on other PbR issues Personal health budgets: early experiences of budget holders. Fourth interim report
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National News
Dementia sufferers 'not treated like thinking human beings' report The number of people living with dementia is expected to increase faster in Northern Ireland than anywhere else in the UK, according to research Direct payments not reaching mental health service users People with mental health problems are being denied the benefits of direct payments because of a lack of staff knowledge and inadequate information from councils, a Rethink Mental Illness report has warned A LES for severe mental illness GPs in Brighton have set up a pioneering local enhanced service (LES) to manage patients with serious mental illness in primary care Providing mental healthcare in partnership with the private and voluntary sector GPs in Leicestershire are pioneering an integrated primary care mental health service in collaboration with both the private and voluntary sectors A federated approach that goes beyond IAPT GPs across three clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) in the West Midlands have joined together to create an innovative whole-system approach to mental health Restrictions on use of personal budgets must be lifted, say sector leaders Restrictions on how service users spend personal budgets should be lifted, say sector leaders Personal budgets emphasis 'risks excluding complex needs' The emphasis on providing personal budgets for all risks failing to deliver personalised care for people with the most complex needs, a report from Demos warns today Community mental health survey 2011 CQC: Read the results of our latest survey which looked at the experiences of people receiving community mental health services
Decision on early intervention duty due next month The government is still undecided on whether to create a legal duty on councils to provide earlier intervention to families in need
International News
AAP: New Guidelines Issued for ADHD Diagnosis, Treatment Age for ADHD diagnosis, treatment expanded to 4 to 18 years; age-based interventions suggested Sequenom launches safer test for Down Syndrome Genetic analysis products maker Sequenom Inc , which had a troubled past related to mishandling of clinical data, launched a prenatal test for Down Syndrome that can eliminate the need for risky, invasive procedures "Social phobia" not shyness, researchers say The controversial diagnosis "social phobia" is a legitimate psychiatric condition and is not the same as shyness, government researchers say in a new report Antidepressant Use Skyrocketed in Past 20 Years: CDC Now the most commonly taken prescription drug in adults under 45, researchers find Study Links Unemployment, Mental-Health Problems Two Washington and Lee University economists leading a group of researchers have found that individuals who have suffered from long-term unemployment in the past year those unemployed for longer than 25 weeks are three times more likely than people employed throughout the past year to experience mental-health issues for the first time
RESEARCH RESEARCH
Providing 24-hour child and adolescent mental health services: demand and outcomes The provision of 24-hour specialist child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) is a key target for service commissioners Stigmatised attitudes towards the stressed or ill models of mental illness Tackling discrimination, stigma and inequalities in mental health is a major objective of the UK government
Online discussion forums for young people who self-harm: user views To explore what young people who self-harm think about online self-harm discussion forums Addressing the impact of social exclusion on mental health in Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities The purpose of this paper is to look at the impact of social exclusion on mental health in Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities and make suggestions for services needed to address it Social exclusion and mental health - how people with mental health problems are disadvantaged: an overview This paper aims to provide an overview of social exclusion and the way in which people with mental health problems are excluded from mainstream society in contemporary Britain
Addictions
Substance abuse, alcoholism,
Post-Treatment Outcomes in a Double-Blind, Randomized Trial of Sertraline for Alcohol Dependence Pharmacotherapy studies in alcohol dependence are generally of short duration and do not include post-treatment follow-up Genetically Influenced Responses To Alcohol Affect Brain Activation Both With And Without Alcohol A low level of response to alcohol is a genetically influenced characteristic, or phenotype, that reflects at least in part a low brain response to alcohol, and carries significant risk for the later development of alcoholism What is the difference between dependence and withdrawal reactions? A comparison of benzodiazepines and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Withdrawal reactions to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) appear to be similar to those for benzodiazepines; referring to these reactions as part of a dependence syndrome in the case of benzodiazepines but not SSRIs does not seem rational Drug specificity in extended access cocaine and heroin self-administration Increased drug availability can precipitate a rapid escalation of drug consumption in both vulnerable humans and laboratory animals
Anxiety Disorders
Effects of anxiety on the long-term course of depressive disorders is well established that the presence of prominent anxiety within depressive episodes portends poorer outcomes
Cost-effectiveness of Internet-based cognitive behavior therapy vs. cognitive behavioral group therapy for social anxiety disorder: Results from a randomized controlled trial Social anxiety disorder is highly prevalent and associated with a substantial societal economic burden, primarily due to high costs of productivity loss Negative post-event processing and decreased self-appraisals of performance following social stress in childhood social anxiety: An experimental study Cognitive models of social phobia assume that following social evaluative stress, individuals with SP engage into dysfunctional post-event processing, a detailed negative review of the past event
Dementia
Alzheimers Antiviral Drugs May Slow Alzheimer's Progression Antiviral drugs used to target the herpes virus could be effective at slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease, a new study shows The Effects of Long-Term Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Cognition and Alzheimer's Pathology in Animal Models of Alzheimer's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis To date, only a few randomized clinical trials have investigated the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on Alzheimer's disease Albuminuria and Cognitive Functioning in an Older Population: The Hoorn Study Markers of vascular disease elsewhere in the body may reflect vascular abnormalities in the brain relevant to age-related cognitive decline and dementia Could Hypertension Drugs Help People With Alzheimer's? A new study has looked at whether certain types of drugs used to treat high blood pressure, also called hypertension, might have beneficial effects in reducing the number of new cases of Alzheimer's disease each year
Depression
Bipolar disorders Unilateral right anterior capsulotomy for refractory major depression with comorbid obsessive-compulsive disorder Treatment-resistant major depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder remain a major cause of suffering and disability Anxiety prevalence reduced in Chinese patients with bipolar disorder Chinese patients with bipolar disorder have a significantly lower prevalence of comorbid anxiety disorders than their western counterparts, research shows Comparison of depressive episodes in bipolar disorder and in major depressive disorder
within bipolar disorder pedigrees Although genetic epidemiological studies have confirmed increased rates of major depressive disorder among the relatives of people with bipolar affective disorder, no report has compared the clinical characteristics of depression between these two groups Postpartum depressive symptoms and the BDNF Val66Met functional polymorphism: effect of season of delivery Postpartum depression is an often underdiagnosed and undertreated mood disorder, with negative impact on the mothers and infants health New Psychotherapy Helps Depression Patients Cultivate Optimistic Outlook Instead Of Traditional Therapy Focus On Negative Thoughts About Past Patients with major depression do better by learning to create a more positive outlook about the future, rather than by focusing on negative thoughts about their past experiences Risk factors for postpartum BPAD relapse identified Risk factors for bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) relapse among women who have recently given birth include younger age, an unplanned pregnancy, previous perinatal episodes, and a family history of the mood disorder
Dual Diagnosis
Predictors of mismatched community mental health care among persons with cooccurring substance use and mental disorders Prior research demonstrates that persons with co-occurring substance use and mental problems tend to have higher needs and receive less-than-optimal care, yet it is not known what factors predict such mismatch in service need and use Early identification, treatment, and interventions for the prevention of benzodiazepine dependence with anxiety disorders Unintentional substance dependence can develop after taking benzodiazepines for long-term. The aim of this study was to provide treatment for anxiety symptoms with prevention of benzodiazepine dependence through implementation of the Blunk Anxiety Management Protocol
Eating Disorders
Treatment manuals: Use in the treatment of bulimia nervosa As psychology has moved toward emphasizing evidence-based practice, use of treatment manuals has extended from research trials into clinical practice An Examination of the Ravello Profile - A Neuropsychological Test Battery for Anorexia Nervosa The Ravello Profile test battery was developed to ensure a consistent methodology when researching neuropsychological functioning in anorexia nervosa
Forensic Psychiatry
Computerized Text Analysis Uncovers The Word Patterns Of A Psychopathic Killer As words can be the soul's window, scientists are learning to peer through it: Computerized text analysis shows that psychopathic killers make identifiable word choices - beyond conscious control - when talking about their crimes
Family Integrated Transitions: A Promising Program for Juvenile Offenders with CoOccurring Disorders This study evaluates the impact of the Family Integrated Transitions (FIT) program on juvenile recidivism The prevalence and manifestation of substance use paralleling behaviours in a secure forensic psychiatric hospital Co-morbid substance dependence is common in patients of secure psychiatric services. Identifying opportunities for intervention, monitoring progress in treatment and assessing risk of relapse are compromised by this group's limited access to illicit substances
Learning Disabilities
Low birthweight 'linked to autism', says US study Babies born weighing less than 4lb (1.8kg) could be more prone to developing autism than children born at normal weight, a study suggests Intellectual disability and spiritual development Linking the concepts of intellectual disability and spiritual development creates a challenging mixture of sociological and theological issues An initial evaluation of a long-term, sustainable, integrated community-based physical activity program for adults with intellectual disability Physical activity programs for adults with intellectual disability have positive impacts, at least in the short term Avoiding institutional outcomes for older adults living with disability: The use of community-based aged care supports Most people with a disability want to remain living in their own home as they age
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Promoting social inclusion for children and adults on the autism spectrum - reflections on policy and practice Drawing on current policy and good practice guidelines as well as the experience of people with autism and those who support them, this paper considers how well legislation, policy, and good practice are currently implemented with regard to improving the social inclusion of children and adults with autism spectrum conditions Study Shows That New DNA Test To Identify Down Syndrome In Pregnancy Is Ready For Clinical Use A new DNA-based prenatal blood test that can strikingly reduce the number of risky diagnostic procedures needed to identify a pregnancy with Down syndrome is ready to be introduced into clinical practice
Nursing Research
Utilization of the Supports Intensity Scale With Psychiatric Populations: Psychometric Properties and Utility for Service Delivery Planning In agreement with the new paradigm of supports, this study examines the adequacy and psychometric properties of the Supports Intensity Scale in a sample of 182 participants with severe mental illness Violence and under-reporting: learning disability nursing and the impact of environment, experience and banding The study explores the implications of a survey into the discrepancy between actual and reported incidents of violence, perpetrated by service users, within the learning disability division of one mental health NHS Trust
Obsessive Compulsive Disorders

Unilateral right anterior capsulotomy for refractory major depression with comorbid obsessive-compulsive disorder Treatment-resistant major depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder remain a major cause of suffering and disability Coercive and disruptive behaviors in pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder This study explored the nature of disruptive and coercive behaviors in pediatric obsessive compulsive disorder Etiology of obsessivecompulsive symptoms and obsessivecompulsive personality traits: common genes, mostly different environments Little is known about the etiologic relationship between obsessivecompulsive (OC) symptoms and traits of OC personality disorder
Occupational Therapy
Dementia quality of life instrument - construct and concurrent validity in patients with mild to moderate dementia The findings suggest further research to improve the structure of the scales aesthetics, feelings of belonging and self-esteem Impact of Participation in a Theatre Programme on Quality of Life among Older Adults with Chronic Conditions: A Pilot Study The purpose of this mixed methods study was to evaluate the effect of participation in the "Seasoned Arts At the Samford for You" (SAASY) programme, which included a 6-week acting class and four public performances, on the psychological well-being and health-related quality of life of older adults
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Long-Term Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Survivors: Does Time Heal? PURPOSELittle is known about the trajectory of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in cancer survivors, despite the fact that such knowledge can guide treatment The Comorbidity of Psychotic Symptoms and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Evidence for a Specifier in DSM-5 The comorbidity of posttraumatic stress disorder and psychotic symptoms is higher than what might be expected based on the prevalence of either disorder alone
Psychology
Profanity in TV and Video Games Linked While it's been long established that watching violent scenes increases aggression levels, a new study in the medical journal Pediatrics suggests that profanity in the media may have a similar effect Perceptions of cause and control of impulse control behaviours in people with Parkinson's disease Impulse control behaviours have been a recent focus of research in people with Parkinson's disease. However, the current literature is largely limited to a biomedical understanding and gaps remain in our understanding of the perceived cause of these behaviours and how people themselves experience them
Schizophrenia
Concomitant Psychotropic Medication Use During Treatment of Schizophrenia Patients: Longitudinal Results from the CATIE Study This study is a post hoc analysis of additions of antidepressants, anxiolytics, and sedative/hypnotics in treatment of patients randomized to antipsychotic treatment in the CATIE study, which recruited a chronic, "real world" schizophrenia sample and followed patients for up to eighteen months Advanced grandpaternal age linked to increased schizophrenia risk Advanced maternal grandfathers' age, as well as advanced paternal age, at birth is associated with an increased risk for schizophrenia, research shows The Importance of Cognitive Processes for the Integrative Treatment of Persons with Schizophrenia Cognitive impairment is a hallmark of schizophrenia. Such impairment precedes the onset of the illness and typically endures over time Clozapine v. chlorpromazine in treatment-naive, first-episode schizophrenia: 9-year outcomes of a randomised clinical trial The differential effects of so-called first- and second-generation antipsychotic medications, when given in the first episode, on the long-term outcome of schizophrenia remain to be elucidated Parietal Lobes in Schizophrenia: Do They Matter? Despite observations that abnormal parietal lobe (PL) function is associated with psychotic-like experiences, our knowledge about the nature of PL involvement in schizophrenia is modest Predictors of outcome after CBT for first-episode psychosis identified Australian researchers have identified factors that may help identify patients with first-episode psychosis (FEP) who are most likely to benefit from cognitive behaviour therapy
Social Work
The Influence of Families on Early Adolescent School Connectedness: Evidence That This Association Varies with Adolescent Involvement in Peer Drinking Networks School connectedness is central to the long term well-being of adolescents, and high quality parentchild relationships facilitate school connectedness Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) of women experiencing domestic violence with a primary care training and support programme: a cluster randomised controlled trial Most clinicians have no training about domestic violence, fail to identify patients experiencing abuse, and are uncertain about management after disclosure. We tested the effectiveness of a programme of training and support in primary health-care practices to increase identification of women experiencing domestic violence and their referral to specialist advocacy services Revalidating the Substance Abuse Treatment Self-Efficacy Scale (SATSES): A
Replication With Social Work Practitioners This study was designed primarily to replicate the factor structure of the Substance Abuse SelfEfficacy Scale, a measure of social worker's perceived self-efficacy regarding substance abuse knowledge and skills Rates Of Suicide Attempts And Hospitalizations In Children And Adolescents - Effect Of Foster Care Although children and adolescents in the child welfare system are at increased risk of attempted suicide compared with the general population, rates are highest before they enter care then begin to decline
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NEW PUBLICATIONS
Books and reports hot of the press Click the title to connect to the website entry Vulnerability to Psychosis: from Neurosciences to Psychopathology Working With Children and Families: Knowledge and Contexts for Practice Handbook of Race and Development in Mental Health Autism and Asperger's Conditions: A Practical Guide for Nurses Mental Health Act Manual: 14th Revised edition Community Care and The Law: 5th Revised edition Social Work, Social Justice, and Human Rights: A Structural Approach to Practice Expert Psychiatric Evidence
CONFERENCES
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WEBSITES
Follow the link below to a list of useful websites USEFUL WEBSITES
Free Mental Health iPhone Apps If you have an iPhone these apps are available free fom iTunes. You need to have an iTunes account to download. Use Control click on the icon on this page to get more information and then click on the View in iTunes blue button to start to download
Mental illness: This site is useful for all healthcare professionals and covers the majority of mental health issues.
Psych Drugs: This application will give you information on Psychotropic medications. A search will produce brand names, generic names, indications and dosages.
PsychTerms: Over a 1000 frequently used mental health terms phrases and definitions. Useful for all healthcare professionals
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