The Role of the Clinical Psychologist

2006 ◽  
pp. 65-71
Author(s):  
Katherine Kendell
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Psychologist

Management of deradicalisation in the UK: reflections of a clinical psychologist

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Feryad A. Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Psychologist ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
Psychosocial Issues ◽  
Muslim Community ◽  
Home Office ◽  
Terrorist Groups ◽  
Violent Action ◽  
Clinical Counselling ◽  
The Uk

Radicalisation to violent action is not just a problem in foreign lands. Research has identified numerous politico–psychosocial factors to explain why young people from the UK are now joining terrorist groups such as ISIS. Our understanding has been expanded by the accounts of “returnees” who have subsequently either self-deradicalised or joined a government deradicalisation programme in the role of an Intervention Provider (IP). These individuals are now key to the deradicalisation programme. This article presents the reflections of a clinical psychologist who worked within a social healthcare team managing psychosocial issues related to radicalisation, in conjunction with an allocated IP. The project involved individuals from the Muslim community and, as such, issues discussed are specific to this group. It is acknowledged that the process in general is universally applicable to all groups though specifics may vary (under Trust agreement, details may not be discussed). This article also aims to share basic information on the current Home Office deradicalisation programme and raises questions about the current intervention. It also offers reflections on how the work of IPs may be facilitated and supported by clinical/counselling psychologists and psychotherapists.

scholarly journals New European guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension: the perspective of a clinical psychologist

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 628-630
Author(s):  
A. N. Alekhin ◽  
E. A. Dubinina
Keyword(s):  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Clinical Guidelines ◽  
Psychosocial Aspects ◽  
Clinical Psychologists ◽  
Clinical Psychologist ◽  
Drug Adherence ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
European Guidelines

The 2018 ESC/ESH European guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension (HTN) include new statements concerning the role of psychosocial factors in the course and the control of HTN. The importance of adherence to treatment is emphasized and efficient interventions that may improve drug adherence in HTN are presented. However, the Guidelines do not reflect the contemporary knowledge on psychosocial aspects of HTN and their meaning is not presented. It is necessary to integrate psychological concepts into the clinical guidelines, and clinical psychologists should take part in the development of such important documents.

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