Evidence and Practice
Attitudes of dual diagnosis service users to mobile apps that aid treatment adherence
A tool to track links between menstruation and mental health
The use of robotic animals in dementia care: challenges and ethical dilemmas
Clinical
Attitudes of dual diagnosis service users to mobile apps that aid treatment adherence
Aims To examine the response of dual diagnosis service users towards the development of a...
A tool to track links between menstruation and mental health
It is widely accepted that the premenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle affects the mental...
The use of robotic animals in dementia care: challenges and ethical dilemmas
This article looks at robotic pets and how they can be used in dementia care. The research...
Measuring complexity and quantity of community caseloads
The caseloads of members of community mental health teams are growing in size and complexity...
Reported outcomes for young people who mentor their peers: a literature review
Mental health issues among young people are increasing and many young people will require...
The stress effects of military families’ transition to civilian life
Society has a moral obligation and duty of care to service personnel and their families, as...
CPD articles
Solution-oriented learning: an approach that promotes motivation and resilience
This article explores the use of solution-oriented learning as an approach to coping with...
Supporting women with mental health issues
The number of women experiencing mental ill health has increased, with young women more...
Understanding and implementing the nurse’s holding power (section 5(4)) of the Mental...
This article explores section 5(4) of the Mental Health Act, which permits nurses of a ‘...
Physical healthcare needs: oral hygiene in the mental health setting
Nurses need to understand the importance of oral hygiene because of its effects on the...
Exploring self-awareness in mental health practice
Self-awareness is integral to the development of mental health practitioners. This article...
Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR)
Aims and intended learning outcomes This article discusses one of the trauma-focused...