Helen Dodd summarises a recent non-inferiority randomised controlled trial led by Cathy Creswell, which investigated the effectiveness of digitally augmented parent-led CBT for child anxiety. The post Digitally augmented CBT for child anxiety is more efficient and no less effective than typical parent-led CBT appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more

Lucy Chilton and Sarah Watts summarise a case-control study looking at the effectiveness of employment support in combination with psychological therapies within NHS Talking Therapies. The post Beating the odds in recovery: does employment support benefit the outcomes of psychological therapy? appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more

Stephanie Loukieh summarises the COMPASS trial, which presents promising results for digitally delivered CBT for depression and anxiety related to living with a long-term physical health condition. The post Digital CBT can help people with depression or anxiety and comorbid long-term medical conditions appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more

A group of UCL MSc students summarise a cohort study in BMJ Mental Health, which suggests that we have previously underestimated the contribution of external causes of death such as accidents or suicides. The post Cause of death in people with bipolar disorder: how can we prevent premature mortality and reduce the mortality gap? appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more

Verity Wainwright explores a qualitative study from Norway, which looks into prisoners understanding of mental health and the prison environment. The post Prisonization: how does prison impact on the mental health of prisoners? Insights from Norway appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more

Olga Lainidi summarises a network analysis exploring the interconnecting symptoms between PTSD, generalised anxiety disorder, and depression among First Responders based in the United States. The post Thinking transdiagnostically about PTSD, depression and anxiety in US first responders appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more

UCL MSc students consider a longitudinal study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, which explores the underlying cognitive mechanisms that could explain the association between trauma exposure, mental health and social engagement in refugees. The post Trauma affects how refugees feel about themselves and others, but how can clinicians help? appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more

Lucy Purnell summarises a systematic review of clinical psychological guidance for perinatal mental health from the UK, Australia and Canada. The post A review of guidelines for perinatal mental health: psychological and psychosocial assessment and intervention appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more

Filip Marzecki summarises a large-scale systematic review and meta-analysis investigating prevalence and odds of bullying involvement in young people with mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. The post Increased odds of bullying victimisation and perpetration in adolescents with mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more

Rasanat Fatima Nawaz and Hayley Gains summarise a scoping review exploring the impact of war on Palestinian children and young people residing in the Gaza Strip. The post Traumatic stress in Palestinian children and young people in the Gaza Strip appeared first on National Elf Service ..read more