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Whither DSM and ICD, Chapter V?
Hugh MiddletonConsideration is given to the extent to which the DSM and ICD approach to psychiatric case definition and treatment supports clinical activity. Their validity as a way of defining…
Organising Mental Health in Scotland
Jennifer Smith‐Merry, Richard Freeman, Steve SturdyThis paper reports the first phase of a research project on mental health policy in Scotland that investigates the way knowledge is mobilised in the policy process. In this first…
Are Smoke‐free Buildings and Grounds in Mental Health Units a Realistic Aspiration?
Catherine Pritchard, Ann McNeillThe study evaluated the impact on staff and patient advocates of the implementation of a smoke‐free policy covering buildings and grounds within a mental health trust. Findings…
Research Priorities for ‘Patient‐Centred’ Mental Health Services: Findings From a National Consultation
Chris Naylor, Chiara Samele, Jan WallcraftDeveloping ‘patient‐centred’ health services has become a goal in many countries but little work has been done to identify what research is needed to support the development of…
Human Givens Therapy: The Evidence Base
Nadia Corp, Anna Tsaroucha, Paul KingstonThis paper reviews the current evidence base for human givens therapy in the context of mental health. A systematic literature search was conducted from which it is concluded that…
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