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Inequality and Mental Health

Written by Steven Coles on . Posted in Clinical Psychology Bite-Size

Inequality and Mental Health

Issue 45 – September 2015

Author: Steven Coles (steven.coles@nottshc.nhs.uk)

Key points

  • Inequality has been increasing in the UK for over 3 decades
  • Greater inequality is related to increases in mental health and community problems
  • There are concerns that austerity policies have increased: humiliation and shame; fear and distrust; instability and insecurity ; isolation and loneliness; and powerlessness

Early Childhood Experience and Adult Emotional Regulation

Written by Philip Houghton on . Posted in Clinical Psychology Bite-Size

Early Childhood Experience and Adult Emotional Regulation

Issue 44 – May 2015

Authors: Phil Houghton and Mandy Underwood (philip.houghton@nottshc.nhs.uk)

Key points

  • The first few years of a child’s life are particularly important for a child to learn to regulate his or her own emotions and behaviour
  • The architecture of the adult brain is less adaptable although changes are still possible

‘Loitering with intent’ on different stories

Written by Jon Crossley on . Posted in Clinical Psychology Bite-Size

‘Loitering with intent’ on different stories

Issue 43 – February 2015

Author: Jon Crossley (contact via steven.coles@nottshc.nhs.uk)

Key points

  • The ideas or stories that we hold about ourselves provide the scripts from which we act
  • There are countless other stories that we can tell about ourselves (and others)
  • Helping individuals and families to tell different stories about themselves creates possibilities for alternative ways of acting and being

Negative Physical Effects of Psychiatric Medication: Self-identities

Written by Aisling Mannion on . Posted in Clinical Psychology Bite-Size

Negative Physical Effects of Psychiatric Medication: Self-identities

Issue 42 – November 2014

Authors: Aisling Mannion and Jon Bland (aisling.mannion@nottshc.nhs.uk)

Key points

  • Identity is important to us all. Physical appearance, gender and our social roles are important characteristics that help determine identity. These are all susceptible to the negative physical impacts of psychiatric medications
  • Common negative physical effects that can impact on identity include sexual dysfunction, weight gain, hormonal changes, increased salivation, and urinary incontinence