scholarly journals 18 Impact of an online sleep and insomnia training programme across a mental health trust – use and behaviour change

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirstie Anderson ◽  
Thomas Christoulouides ◽  
Miss Danielle Payne ◽  
Arun Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Health Trust

Virtual reality in social skills training programs for people with schizophrenia: A systematic review and focus group

2021 ◽  
pp. 030802262110113
Author(s):  
Catarina Oliveira ◽  
Raquel Simões de Almeida ◽  
António Marques
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Social Skills Training ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Cochrane Library

Introduction This study aims to determine the guidelines for the design of a social skills training programme for people with schizophrenia using virtual reality. Methods This article encompasses two studies: Study 1, a systematic review of five articles indexed in the databases B-on, PubMed, Clinical trials and Cochrane Library (2010–2020); Study 2, a focus group of occupational therapists trained in mental health and multimedia professionals, in which they discussed the outline of such a programme. Results A set of guidelines were identified as central and consensual which should be included in the programme. It must have multilevel logic and gradual learning, with simulations of everyday situations, in which it is possible to practise the skills of conversation and communication. Virtual reality provides people with schizophrenia with unlimited opportunities, enhancing a personalized intervention. Conclusion Social skills training could be part of the treatment for people with schizophrenia, and virtual reality is a promising tool to complement traditional training, although still little implemented in mental health services. Occupational therapists have a prominent role in the development and application of this because of their knowledge of activity analysis and their ability to facilitate the generalization of skills in different contexts.

“Zhong De Ban” (German–Chinese class): training in psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy at the Shanghai Mental Health Center

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-220
Author(s):  
Alf Gerlach
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Mental Health Center ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Special Role ◽  
Specific Design ◽  
History Of ◽  
Psychoanalytically Oriented Psychotherapy ◽  
Sociocultural Background

German psychoanalysts have played a special role in the spread of psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy in China. This article describes the history of the training programme anchored at the Shanghai Mental Health Center, its specific design, the cooperation with Chinese colleagues, and the importance of self-experience in groups. It reflects on the sociocultural background of the involvement of German psychoanalysts and the promotion of the project by German institutions. Conscious and unconscious aspects of group dynamics on both the German and Chinese sides are presented and discussed.

scholarly journals Effects of Environmental Enrichment on Dog Behaviour: Pilot Study

Animals ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Rebecca L. Hunt ◽  
Helen Whiteside ◽  
Susanne Prankel
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Environmental Enrichment ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Office Environment ◽  
Dog Training ◽  
Pet Owners ◽  
Animal Rescue ◽  
Assistance Dog ◽  
Interactive Toy

Environmental enrichment (EE) can be used to enhance the environment of various animals. The aim of this pilot study was to determine the effects of seven EE activities (Bonding, Bubble machine, Conspecific play, Interactive toy, Playhouse, Stuffed food toy and Tug play) on dog behaviour, pre- and post-EE for dogs housed in an office environment during training as part of an assistance dog training programme. EE activities resulted in a significant increase in the frequency of relaxation behaviours (p < 0.01) and a significant reduction in alert (p < 0.01) and stress behaviours (p = 0.02). Results suggest various benefits of the different activities with Conspecific Play and Playhouse activities having the greatest overall positive behaviour change when compared to the other activities. The food-based EE activities (Interactive toy and Stuffed food toy) had the least behaviour change of all the activities provided. Findings will be of interest to pet owners, animal rescue centres, dog trainers and working dog organisations.

scholarly journals Psychoeducation for the Frontline: Ealing Liaison Psychiatry Service (ELPS) pilot training day for London Ambulance Service (LAS)

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
pp. S148-S148
Author(s):  
Emma McLean ◽  
Mariam Alexander
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Liaison Psychiatry ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Legal Frameworks ◽  
Almost All

AimsTo host the first ELPS training day specifically for LAS staff to improve their knowledge and understanding about mental health issues and the role of ELPS.On average 13,000 calls are received by LAS relating to mental health issues every month. Many patients seen by ELPS will have multiple interactions with LAS. ELPS has previously held training for the Emergency Department team but this innovative day was designed to extend this training commitment to pre-hospital cliniciansMethodLAS training needs were initially assessed by a bespoke questionnaire and ELPS attending another LAS training event held by the new mental health joint response car team.We then developed a training programme to match the identified training needs and which utilised the specific expertise of individual ELPS staff.14 members of the local LAS stations attended including both Paramedics and Emergency Ambulance Clinicians. The presentations covered mental state examination, suicide, risk assessment, substance misuse, legal frameworks and then a ‘challenging cases’ session to bring it all together.Pre and post course questionnaires were completed by participants, exploring attitudes and knowledge.ResultThere was a statistically significant improvement in the average self-ratings for all of the categories assessed including attitudes to mental health, confidence in assessment and knowledge relating to the process the patient will experience in the emergency department.The knowledge about the pathway and role of liaison psychiatry showed the greatest improvement with an average 4.25 increase in pre and post course rating.Almost all participants (9.2/10) would recommend this training day to a colleagueConclusionWe met our objective of improving LAS staff knowledge and understanding about mental health issues and the role of ELPS. We plan to build on this successful pilot and expand our training programme for LAS with the ultimate aim of improving patient care.

scholarly journals Effect of yoga on mental health and emotional maturity of visually challenged students

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 01-07
Author(s):  
SAVITA GAHLAWAT
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
T Test ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Emotional Maturity ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Gain Scores ◽  
Visually Challenged ◽  
Positive Effect

The study was designed to examine whether practice of Yoga has a positive effect on the mental health and emotional maturity of visually challenged students. The sample consisted of 20 visually challenged students drawn purposively from a Govt. School for the Blind. The main objective of the study was to see the effect of yoga on mental health and emotional maturity of visually challenged students. A Yoga training programme was designed and the subjects were exposed to it for a period of four weeks. The effects of yoga on mental health of visually challenged students were measured by administering Singh & Gupta’s Mental Health battery whereas effects on emotional maturity were obtained by applying Singh and Bhargava’s Emotional Maturity Scale. The data was analyzed in terms of mean, S.D and t-test. The results indicate that on the whole the level of mental health and emotional maturity of visually challenged students improves after the practice of yoga. Significance differences were found between mean gain scores on all the dimensions of Mental health Battery and Emotional Maturity Scale. Hence, it can be concluded that yoga puts a positive effect on the mental health and emotional maturity of the practitioners. The study has its implications for school administrators, policy makers, parents, teachers, community leaders, and rehabilitation workers.

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