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Self-harm and suicidal behaviour – a psychologist’s perspective
This workshop aims to develop knowledge and practice in the area of self-harm and suicidal behaviour in forensic settings.
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Assessing Adult Psychopathology: Using the Personality Assessment Inventory
This workshop provides an opportunity for practitioner psychologists to learn how to use the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI).
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MBCT: Clinical Applications for Anxiety and Depression
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy is a multifaceted construct that envelops concepts including nonjudgement, acceptance, present awareness, attention and intention.
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CBT with depressed young people
It could do more harm than good to treat depressed adolescents through cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in the classroom.
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World Mental Health Day and depression
Today, Wednesday 10 October, is World Mental Health Day.
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The mental health of humanitarian workers
New research published in the journal PLoS ONE suggests that humanitarian workers could be at increased
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European conference looks at depression
Incidences of depression and anxiety could be reduced by at least 25 per cent through preventive measures.
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Fear may lead to depression for teens
Addressing the fears teenagers find difficult to overcome could help tackle depression among this age group.
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Psychological therapy: Call for more research
An editorial in Nature has emphasised the need for more funding for scientific research into the causes underlying the effectiveness of psychological therapies.
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Web surfing linked to stress and depression
Spending disproportionate amounts of time on the internet could result in users developing serious mental health issues.
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Ex-footballer opens up about depression
A former footballer has talked publically about depression - which may encourage others to be more open about mental illness.
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Depression not linked with using Facebook
There is no connection between depression and social network sites, new research has suggested.
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Drugs wrongly sold to treat young people
The pharmaceutical group GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has been fined $3bn (£1.9bn) after admitting bribing doctors and encouraging the prescription of unsuitable antidepressants to children, reports the
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Vitamin D and people with depression
Treatment for vitamin D deficiency might prove beneficial for women experiencing depression symptoms.
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Physical activity may not combat depression
Engaging in high levels of physical activity might not necessarily help combat depression, new research has found.
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The right way to help children suffering with depression and anxiety
Children as young as five are being referred for treatment for depression and anxiety, according to a BBC report. The report quotes figures showing that mental health teams in Sussex are working with more than 1000 under-18s, while in the Solent 324 young people were referred for therapy.
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Unemployed people likely to be depressed
Unemployed people are more likely to be depressed than otherwise similar individuals who have a job.
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Country walks can help with depression
Nature walks have the capacity to help improve cognitive abilities for individuals battling clinical depression.
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Psychological help for new mothers urged
A House of Commons early day motion has been tabled calling for better support for mothers at risk of perinatal depression. It was put down by Annette Brooke, Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole.
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Depression may not evoke support
People showing signs of depression may not evoke strong supportive responses from friends and family.
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Depression Awareness Week underway
Depression Awareness Week is underway and a number of local fundraising events have been organised as part of the event.
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Depression among those living alone
There are currently high depression rates among individuals who live by themselves, new research has shown.
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Parents' problems after adopting
Unrealistic expectations of parenthood are playing a role in women suffering from post-adoptive depression.
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ECT remains a controversial subject
The controversial topic of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is in the news again following the publilcation of a new study by a team of clinicians and scientists from the University of Aberdeen.
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Women wear jeans when depressed
Denim jeans are the most commonly worn item of clothing by women when feeling depressed.
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