Severe Bowel Syndrome Tied to Concurrent Psychosocial Issues

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.

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Mental Health and Psychosocial Issues in Pediatric Suicide – Review of the National Child Death Case Reporting System

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.137.supplement_3.42a ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 137 (Supplement 3) ◽

pp. 42A-42A ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Theodore Trigylidas ◽

Eliza Reynolds ◽

Getachew Teshome ◽

Heather Dykstra ◽

Richard Lichenstein

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Reporting System ◽

Child Death ◽

Psychosocial Issues ◽

Death Case

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The HIV Antibody Test: Psychosocial Issues

Social Casework ◽

10.1177/104438948706800701 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 68 (7) ◽

pp. 387-393 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Stephan L. Buckingham

Keyword(s):

Antibody Test ◽

Psychosocial Issues

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Health, happiness and your future: using a “men’s group” format to work with homeless men in London

International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care ◽

10.1108/ijmhsc-07-2016-0025 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 403-418

Author(s):

Kate Thompson ◽

Pippa Brown ◽

Stephanie Vieira

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Psychosocial Issues ◽

Horn Of Africa ◽

Content Type ◽

Health And Wellbeing ◽

Care Services ◽

Homeless Men ◽

Group Members ◽

Future Work ◽

The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe an intervention with a group of homeless men from the Horn of Africa, service users of the Horn of Africa Health and Wellbeing Project in London. The group was conceived by the second author who noted the presence of significant psychosocial issues for her clients, but equally their reluctance to access mainstream mental health or social care services. Design/methodology/approach Designing the group and introducing it to the men involved threw up some challenges which are explored, and the impact of the group on participants is evaluated. Findings Overall both the participants and the facilitators evaluated the group positively and it appeared to have led to lasting change for some of the group members, and this is described. The authors argue that this sort of group may be a more acceptable way to work on psychosocial issues than something more directly focused on mental health intervention. The group protocol is outlined along with suggestions for future work in this area. Originality/value This intervention represents a creative alternative to more mainstream psychological interventions for homeless or exiled men.

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Muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular diseases: Psychosocial issues

Neuromuscular Disorders ◽

10.1016/0960-8966(91)90016-l ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 1 (6) ◽

pp. 463

Author(s):

Alan Emery

Keyword(s):

Muscular Dystrophy ◽

Neuromuscular Diseases ◽

Psychosocial Issues

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Grant writing: Moving from generating ideas to applying to grants that matter

The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine ◽

10.1177/0091217417730287 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 52 (3) ◽

pp. 236-244

Author(s):

David Nelson ◽

Leslie Ruffalo

Keyword(s):

Health Disparities ◽

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Behavioral Science ◽

The United States ◽

Grant Writing ◽

Psychosocial Issues ◽

Health Issues ◽

Community Settings ◽

Innovative Strategies ◽

Fund Research

There is an extraordinary burden placed upon the healthcare system and people as a result of health disparities that exist within the United States. If there is going to be a concerted effort to develop innovative strategies to reduce health disparities, input from the community and behavioral scientists can and should be included in this approach and narrative. Grant writing provides one vehicle to express the narrative and to provide a means to fund research and programs within clinic-based and community settings. This paper describes a four-step inquiry process to guide healthcare professionals with varying degrees of clinical and scholarship interests through the grant writing process. They include: (1) Why write grants (motivations), (2) what is the area of focus? (Interests), (3) whom should be on the project? (partnerships), and (4) what needs to happen next to move the idea forward? (actions) The complexity of psychosocial issues means that behavioral science is well suited to develop both hypotheses-driven and phenomenological research to understand bio-psycho-social health issues. Grant writing does not need to be mysterious or daunting. It can provide a means to an end, not only to fund research but also as a means to an end of health disparities.

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