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Brief Psychological Interventions in Practice
Ann Williamson Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000
  As the extent of mental illness in the population becomes clear, so the provision of care becomes one of the major tasks facing healthcare teams. As a result, a growing army of people is being trained to offer emotional and psychological support in primary care settings. This practical guide to using brief psychological interventions within a short consultation draws together techniques from a number of approaches including CBT, Read More...
Psychopathology: Research, Assessment and Treatment in Clinical Psychology
Graham Davey Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000
  Psychopathology is a comprehensive introductory textbook covering all facets of psychopathology and clinical practice for students at all levels supplemented by a wide range of features to facilitate effective teaching and learning. The text's accessible format and case study approach provide a valuable opportunity to understand how a broad range of diagnoses are reached in clinical settings. Read More...
Social Cognition: Development, Neuroscience and Autism
Tricia Striano (Editor), Vincent Reid (Editor) Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000
  How we perceive and interpret the actions of others is crucial if we are to develop into healthy adults. It has even been argued that a lack of social cognitive skills lays a strong foundation for a variety of atypical developmental disorders, including autism. Fortunately, our understanding of how humans process and interpret each other's actions has increased by leaps and bounds in the past decade. Read More...

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Permanent Psychiatry Adult Job in Pembroke Massachusetts with Universal Health Services, Inc.
Addiction Medicine Addiction Psychiatry Opening near Massachusetts Beautiful South Shore and Cape Cod! Adult psychiatrist or Addictionologist to direct an Adult Dual Diagnosis Unit. The Addictions
Permanent Psychiatry Adult Job in Oklahoma City Oklahoma with OUHSC University of Oklahoma Health Services
GENERAL PSYCHIATRIST POSITION The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, is recruiting a psychiatrist with interest in a clinician/educator track.
Permanent Psychiatry Adult Job in Plattsburgh New York with CVPH Medical Center
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Advances in Psychiatric Treatment current issue

[Editorials] The needs of new consultants
Beezhold, J. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0000
This editorial discusses the needs of new consultants with reference to existing research and attempts made to meet these needs both within the Royal College of Psychiatrists and elsewhere. Some future challenges for new consultant psychiatrists are identified and discussed. Initiatives that can help meet their needs on a personal and also on an organisational level are suggested. A call is made for new consultants to take control of their own destiny using tried and tested methods and thereby creating hope for their future.
[Editorials] Delivering race equality in mental health services
Lau, A. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0000
‘Delivering race equality’ is a 5-year action plan for tackling race inequalities in mental healthcare in England and Wales, based on the main themes of improved services, better community engagement and better information. The perception is that clinical teams have not been sufficiently engaged with the plan and progress is slow. This article shares insights from the author’s work across government departments over the past 2 years and explores the potential for linking up different initiatives across the patient care pathway in support of the plan’s delivery. A summary of conclusions from a pilot survey of consultant psychiatrists, commissioned by the Department of Health in June 2007, addresses the main controversial areas in the action plan, with suggestions for improvement. Areas for clinical engagement are identified that exploit new funding, investment and policy initiatives. Examples of good practice are offered.
[Articles] Atypical antipsychotics in bipolar disorder: the treatment of mania
Cookson, J. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0000
The development of atypical antipsychotics has stimulated research on the treatment of mania. Several well-established options now exist for monotherapy of mania. None of the atypicals has shown greater efficacy than haloperidol in improving manic symptoms, but they all produce fewer extrapyramidal side-effects and they may differ in their effects on depressive symptoms. Combinations of an antipsychotic with lithium or valproate offer further options, with somewhat greater efficacy in treating mania but also with more side-effects.

Am J Psychiatry current issue

[In This Issue] In this Issue
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[Editorials] The Perplexities of Conducting Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Treatment Trials in Anorexia Nervosa Patients
Halmi, K. A. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000

[Editorials] A Developmental and Evolutionary Perspective on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Whence and Whither Compulsive Hoarding?
Leckman, J. F., Bloch, M. H. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000


Archives of General Psychiatry current issue

ABOUT THIS JOURNAL: About This Journal
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THIS MONTH IN ARCHIVES OF GENERAL PSYCHIATRY: This Month in Archives of General Psychiatry
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ART AND IMAGES IN PSYCHIATRY: Susanna and the Elders
Harris, J. C. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0000


Acad Psychiatry current issue

[EDITORIALS] Culture and Psychiatric Education
Lim, R. F., Lu, F. G. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0000

[SPECIAL ARTICLES] An Integrative Approach to Cultural Competence in the Psychiatric Curriculum
Fung, K., Andermann, L., Zaretsky, A., Lo, H.-T. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0000
OBJECTIVE: As it is increasingly recognized that cultural competence is an essential quality for any practicing psychiatrist, postgraduate psychiatry training programs need to incorporate cultural competence training into their curricula. This article documents the unique approach to resident cultural competence training being developed in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, which has the largest residency training program in North America and is situated in an ethnically diverse city and country. METHODS: The authors conducted a systematic review of cultural competence by searching databases including PubMed, PsycINFO, PsycArticles, CINAHL, Social Science Abstracts, and Sociological Abstracts; by searching government and professional association publications; and through on-site visits to local cross-cultural training programs. Based on the results of the review, a resident survey, and a staff retreat, the authors developed a deliberate "integrative" approach with a mindful, balanced emphasis on both generic and specific cultural competencies. RESULTS: Learning objectives were derived from integrating the seven core competencies of a physician as defined by the Canadian Medical Education Directions for Specialists (CanMEDS) roles framework with the tripartite model of attitudes, knowledge, and skills. The learning objectives and teaching program were further integrated across different psychiatric subspecialties and across the successive years of residency. Another unique strategy used to foster curricular and institutional change was the program’s emphasis on evaluation, making use of insights from modern educational theories such as formative feedback and blueprinting. Course evaluations of the core curriculum from the first group of residents were positive. CONCLUSION: The authors propose that these changes to the curriculum may lead to enhanced cultural competence and clinical effectiveness in health care.
[SPECIAL ARTICLES] Diversity Initiatives in Academic Psychiatry: Applying Cultural Competence
Lim, R. F., Luo, J. S., Suo, S., Hales, R. E. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0000
OBJECTIVE: This article describes the process of change in an academic department of psychiatry that has led to the development of a diversity initiative in teaching, research, recruitment, and services. METHODS: The authors performed a literature review of diversity initiatives using PubMed. The authors then wrote a case study of the development of a diversity initiative at UC Davis. RESULTS: Some articles on diversity initiatives were found, but none that detailed the administrative process, funding, or sustainability of such initiatives. In 1999, the UC Davis Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences recognized the importance of issues of diversity and established the Diversity Advisory Committee, a group of department faculty and residents that explores and addresses the diversity needs of the department. In our observations, there are at least three requirements for a successful diversity initiative: a diverse patient population, a "critical mass" of interested faculty, and support of the administration. With these three factors in place, the Diversity Advisory Committee produced four Continuing Medical Education symposia focused on diversity topics, developed a 4-year cultural psychiatry curriculum and a 4-year religion and spirituality curriculum within the residency, and supported nine residents who received awards from the APA’s Minority Fellowships in 8 years. Future plans include department-wide and medical school faculty-wide diversity training, educational research, and a postgraduate fellowship in cultural psychiatry. CONCLUSION: This article shows that a diversity initiative can be undertaken with interested minority and nonminority faculty, administrative support, and a diverse patient population. The authors hope this article will provide assistance to other academic departments in developing diversity initiatives.

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