Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) combined with clinical care has been shown to benefit people with depression, anxiety and emotional distress from illness, according to an evidence-based review in …
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NHS doublespeak drove me away from mental health nursing …
In my experience as a mental health research nurse, this has created anxiety, confusion and uncertainty, exacerbated by the nuanced way in which the NHS communicates information to its workforce. Communication between medical professionals and patients … And bear in mind that “we” is more likely to mean “you”. If you would like to write a blogpost for Views from the NHS frontline, read our guidelines and get in touch by emailing [email protected].
The Biggest Taboo in American Politics: Mental Illness
In an expose for Politico Magazine, journalist Alex Thompson suggested that as the old political taboos, campaign deal breakers and electoral glass ceilings of American politics crumble, mental illness now remains the single …
Adults with Schizophrenia at Greater Risk of Premature Death …
Adults with schizophrenia are 3.5 times more likely to die prematurely, particularly from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, compared to the average.
Schizophrenia | Encyclopedia of Psychology – Psych Central
Schizophrenia is a chronic debilitating mental disorder characterized by psychotic (positive) symptoms, such as delusions, hallucinations, paranoia and disordered thinking, as well as more subtle (negative) symptoms, such …