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Mental health support in primary care for service users with anxiety and depression

Mental health support in primary care for service users with anxiety and depression

Learn about the frequent challenges experienced by service users and healthcare providers

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Are interventions in adult inpatient mental health settings influenced by trauma-informed care? A scoping review of the literature

Are interventions in inpatient mental health settings shaped by trauma-informed care?

Scoping review of the literature to understand how to improve outcomes for patients and staff

Clinical
Role of enhanced therapeutic observations and care in maintaining the well-being and safety of mental health inpatients

The role of enhanced therapeutic observations and care (ETOC) in mental health settings

The legal, ethical and professional duties of mental health nurses when undertaking ETOC

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Mental health: the therapeutic relationship is a primary intervention in healthcare and well-being

Mental health nursing must claim its place as a driver for change

The 10 Year Health Plan for England sets out NHS reform and neighbourhood health is central

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Exploring the barriers to implementing trauma-informed care in acute psychiatric inpatient settings: a literature review

Exploring barriers to trauma-informed care in acute psychiatric inpatient settings

Main barriers to be overcome are vicarious trauma, organisational barriers and coercive practices

Clinical
Illustration of a line on the ground being crossed, suggesting nurses’ professional boundaries being breached

Inappropriate behaviour at work: what to do if someone crosses the line

Some circumstances fall into grey areas. Here’s how to ensure you stay within boundaries

Analysis
CPD focus: importance of listening in developing therapeutic relationships

CPD focus: importance of listening in developing therapeutic relationships

Professional learning designed to suit your busy schedule

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Mental health nurse uniforms: illustration showing seven nurses, five of them dressed casually, with two in standardised scrub uniforms

Safety, infection prevention and professionalism: when should nurses wear uniforms?

Balancing professional image with effective care, and how this applies in mental healthcare

Analysis
Honest communication with patients: a nurse in scrubs stands with her back to the camera, holding one hand behind her back with her fingers crossed, suggesting not telling the truth

Is it ever okay to lie to protect a patient? Advice for nursing students

Our panel on whether dishonesty is ever acceptable in patient communication

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There are many positive aspects of named nurses including development of a therapeutic relationship which people find beneficial and supportive

What’s in a name? When it comes to nursing care, quite a lot

Knowing nurses’ names can benefit patients and their nurses

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Supporting autistic refugees in the UK using the HOPE(S) model

Supporting autistic refugees in the UK using the HOPE(S) model

Focusing on the harmful effects of solitary confinement on autistic refugees

Clinical
Image of two figures representing nurses, with one producing numerous speech bubbles and the other shrugging in confusion, suggesting misunderstanding or mispronunciation

Getting patient and colleague names right – and why it matters

Mispronouncing names can make people feel excluded. Find out how to correct it

Analysis

Exploring women’s experiences of an inpatient mental health rehabilitation service

Update your knowledge of the importance of gender-sensitive and trauma-informed care

Clinical

Experiences of self-recovery among adults with bipolar disorder: a narrative review

Understanding the psychosocial factors that influence recovery can guide interventions

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Mental health nursing: education revamp is boost to profession

Revamp of psychosocial intervention training will enhance therapeutic relationships

Comment

Mental health tribunals: supporting patients and protecting the therapeutic relationship

An overview of the process and advice on displaying transparency and acting as the patient’s...

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Martha’s rule: role nurses will play points to profession’s unique position of trust

Nurses to be central to new process designed to enable families to secure a second opinion

Editorial

The pros and cons of ‘therapeutic lying’ in dementia care

Truth should always be the starting point, but some ‘untruths’ can minimise distress

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Mental health support in primary care for service users with anxiety and depression

Learn about the frequent challenges experienced by service users and healthcare providers

Are interventions in inpatient mental health settings shaped by trauma-informed care?
Scoping review of the literature to understand how to improve outcomes for patients and staff
The role of enhanced therapeutic observations and care (ETOC) in mental health settings
The legal, ethical and professional duties of mental health nurses when undertaking ETOC
Mental health nursing must claim its place as a driver for change
The 10 Year Health Plan for England sets out NHS reform and neighbourhood health is central
Exploring barriers to trauma-informed care in acute psychiatric inpatient settings
Main barriers to be overcome are vicarious trauma, organisational barriers and coercive practices