Engaging with young people and their networks to see new pathways to recovery from depression
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Research
Read more: ResearchYesterday I attended a research meeting about a project in which we are proposing a screening tool for identifying depression in young people. I became conscious of the reality of sorting out financial commitments before any research can be agreed. This is an area of difficulty as NHS organisations in the UK may not be…
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Philosophy
Read more: PhilosophyI was reading my daughter’s dissertation yesterday. She wrote about the differing approaches of Western Philosophy and Japanese philosophy in relation to artificial intelligence and technology. Descartes talked about mind body dualism. The mind is separate from the body. In Western Philosophy technology leads to progress in spite of and at the expense of nature….
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Trust and Confidentiality
Read more: Trust and ConfidentialityIn the article by Appleton et al 2022 data from over a thousand young people was analysed to give four themes to help GPs in their thinking about supporting young people with mental health consultations for depression. These themes were: Trusting relationship Clinician to show empathy and take concerns seriously Young person is given time…
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UPDATE TO BIOGRAPHY
Read more: UPDATE TO BIOGRAPHYAlfred is now working as Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in the Young Peoples’ Specialist Substance Misuse Treatment Service in Bristol for Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust where he has been employed since 2021. Before this he worked in the Wiltshire Outreach Service and the Melksham CAMHS Eating Disorders Service from 2016-2021,…
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Session 2
Read more: Session 2Happy Easter! I have had a good day making Sri Lankan lamb with potatoes and greens. It was a peaceful day spent with family. Following on from yesterday we can focus on the second session. In meetings it is good to check in with young people with a summary of what they have taught you….
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- Headspace – Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation
- Big White Wall – The support network for emotional health
- Self Help & Therapist Resources
- Living Life to the Full
- The Samaritans
- Youthspace
- The Brain From Top to Bottom
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy Training & Consultation for Therapists
- Depression – Counselling Directory