Can compassion focused therapy groups support people in CMHTs?

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Small service evaluation of compassion-focused therapy groups in two CMHTs found some participants improved on self-compassion and depression measures. Findings preliminary, not evidence of effectiveness.

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Embedding psychologists in trauma centres improves patient outcomes

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First evaluation of specialist psychology in NHS Major Trauma Centre finds psychologists improve recovery outcomes and support frontline staff facing emotional toll.

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Synthetic cannabinoids found in 13% of school vapes tested

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13% of vapes confiscated from English schools contained synthetic cannabinoids mis-sold as THC. Refillable vapes and social media platforms enable this dangerous trend.

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From panic to progress? Focused CBT may help for panic disorder, but bigger trials needed

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This small trial suggests Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners might deliver focused panic therapy effectively. But with only 46 participants included in the final analysis, larger trials are needed to confirm.

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Building trust: British Muslims’ views on therapy

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British Muslims worry about judgment and misunderstanding in therapy, according to a new qualitative analysis of survey responses. The research shows respect and cultural competence matter more than matching client-therapist faith.

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The joys of parenting autistic children

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Interviews with 80 parents found deep joy and fulfilment in parenting autistic children, with acceptance, flexibility and understanding unique communication styles key to connection.

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Can we reliably measure autistic burnout in adults?

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Study of 379 autistic adults found the Autistic Burnout Measure performed well, but strong correlations with existing tools raise questions about its added value over general burnout measures.

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Autism and menstruation: scoping review reveals unmet healthcare needs

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This review found autistic individuals face increased mood changes, sensory overload and menstrual disorders during menstruation, but encounter barriers accessing appropriate care.

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What do children with a history of trauma think of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy?

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First qualitative study exploring children’s experiences of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy found attunement and trust were more important than specific techniques.

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Treating ADHD, preventing harm: can medications help with non-core ADHD symptoms?

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ADHD medication associated with reduced rates of suicide, substance misuse, transport accidents and criminality in Swedish study of 148,581 people.

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