Daily Psychology and Mental Health News Feeds: At a Glance

News From NHS Mental Health Specialist Library

• NHS Choices Behind the Headlines story on Smokers Genes
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008This Behind the Headlines story analyses a study on the genetic differences between smokers, particularly in long-term smokers, and the possibility of effective interventions for that group.
• Smokefree England - one year on
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008A report examining the impact of the smokefree law, one year on since it was introduced in England on 1 July 2007.
• NHS Choices Behind the Headlines analysis of Alcoholic Mice story
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008The media reported on an animal study which found that mice got depressed when they were no longer given alcohol. This Behind the Headlines story analyses the evidence behind the media claims.
• Support time and recovery workers - a competence framework - best practice guidance
  Mon, 07 Jul 2008This best practice guidance sets out the background, purpose, and development of the Competence Framework for Support, Time and Recovery (STR) workers employed across health and social care sectors of mental health. It supports the original STR guidance of 2003 and the STR handbook of 2007.
• Pandemic influenza - guidance on preparing mental health services in England
  Mon, 07 Jul 2008This document is designed to assist mental health trusts and other specialist mental health service providers in developing their plans for responding to an influenza pandemic.
• Dementia more common in women NHS Choices Behind the Headlines story
  Fri, 04 Jul 2008This review from NHS Choices' Behind the Headlines studies the evidence behind reports in the media that dementia is more prevalent in women than in men.
• Two new mental health stories from NHS Choices Behind the Headlines
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008The first story highlights the prevalence of depression during pregnancy. The second story studies a potential link between vascular dementia and intelligence.

News From Psychology Today

• A Brand New You
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008You and your favorite brand.
• TV: The Money Shot
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008How product placement really works.
• Logos: Branded for Life
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008How corporate logos rule your subconscious.
• Voice Messages
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008Moving beyond semantics.
• Spotting the Liar
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008Tone of voice can be a giveaway.
• Language: Like, Yikes!
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008The word "like" is not just for teens or women.
• With Dieting, Success Is in the Details
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008Paying attention to the particulars of food.

News From Medical News Today

• Mental Health Could Be Improved By Three-Point Plan In Wake Of Healthcare Commission Report, UK
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008A three-point plan to improve mental health services in England has been proposed today by Unite, the country's largest union. The template for action follows stinging criticism of the mental health system by the Healthcare Commission. One finding revealed that 45% of psychiatric nurses and 15% of patients had been physically attacked in the last year.
• Healthcare Commission Reveals The Extent To Which Acute Mental Health Wards Are Failing Patients
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008Commenting on the Healthcare Commission's report 'The pathway to recovery: A review of NHS acute inpatient mental health services', Emily Wooster, Policy Officer at mental health charity Mind said: "While we are encouraged to see that the Healthcare Commission has identified a number of high performing trusts, we are deeply concerned that nearly one in four patients are still being treated by trusts rated as 'weak'.
• Mind Comments On Welfare Reform Green Paper, UK
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008Commenting on the release of the Welfare Reform Green Paper 'No one written off: reforming welfare to reward responsibility', Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of mental health charity Mind, said: "People with mental health problems have the highest want to work rate of any disabled group but they need help and support to be able to do this successfully. The Government's proposals offering personalised support are a definite step forward but it comes with a catch.
• Royal College Of Psychiatrists Responds To The Healthcare Commission's Review Of NHS Acute Inpatient Mental Health Services
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008The Royal College of Psychiatrists welcomes this detailed review of NHS acute inpatient mental health services by the Healthcare Commission. It is encouraging to see that two-fifths of trusts exceeded the minimum level of service provision. However, it is disappointing that no trusts were scored excellent on all four of the key criteria against which performance was assessed.
• Children's Memorial Hospital Of Chicago Receives A Grant From BioMarin To Support Adult PKU Outreach
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008Children's Memorial Hospital of Chicago has announced that it has received a grant from BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. to support its Adult Phenylketonuria (PKU) Outreach Education Project. The goal of the program is to conduct outreach to PKU patients who are no longer being treated at PKU clinics to encourage them to return for further education about recent developments in the management and treatment of PKU.
• NY Health Department Launches MySpace Campaign To Help Young New Yorkers Cope
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008The Health Department today announced a new online campaign to engage teenagers grappling with depression, drugs, and violence, and to encourage them to seek help. NYC Teen Mindspace, posted on MySpace, is the agency's first effort to promote health through Web-based social networking - a medium with great potential because of its popularity with young people. To see the campaign, visit www.myspace.
• Nine Out Of Ten People With Mental Health Problems Are Prisoners Of Stigma Shocking New Research
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008Millions of people with mental illness are unable to do everyday things like going to the shops, making new friends or applying for jobs, groundbreaking research reveals. The pioneering survey of more than 3,000 people with mental health problems clearly reveals that this includes people you expect to love you unconditionally, your family, (36%), closely followed by employers (35%), neighbours (31%) and friends (25%).