With thanks to our colleagues at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation trust the latest Neurorehabilitation and Neuropsychiatry Bulletin is now available to view and download. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account. Please get in touch for support with this: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.
Eating Disorder Bulletin June/July 2024
The latest Eating Disorder Bulletin is now available to view or download. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account. Please get in touch for support with this:Â academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.
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Menstrual education programs for girls and young women with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A systematic review. [Abstract]
Randall KN. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities
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[Nine studies were included. All reported significant improvements in participant skills and/or knowledge following the intervention. Only one study addressed self-agency and self-esteem as an outcome of the intervention. Further research is needed to understand the impact of menstrual health and hygiene education on variables apart from skill improvement such as self-agency and long-term health outcomes related to menstrual health.]
Community health services explained.
The King’s Fund; 2024.
https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-analysis/long-reads/community-health-services-explained
[Compared with other parts of the NHS, community health services are often poorly understood by policy-makers, national and local health service leaders, and staff working in other parts of the system, and have not always received the same national profile as the rest of the NHS. The way these services are structured and delivered is complicated, and as a result, data about them is hard to aggregate. In this explainer we outline what we know about community health services in England.]
Pre-existing sleep disturbances and risk of COVID-19: a meta-analysis.
Zhou J. eClinicalMedicine 2024;:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102719.
[Sleep disturbances are widespread but usually overlooked health risk factors for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Pre-existing sleep disturbances, especially OSA, increased the risk of COVID-19 susceptibility, hospitalization, mortality, and long COVID. Age and sex played important roles in the effect of sleep disturbances on COVID-19.]
First episode psychosis caregiver perspectives on motivational interviewing for loved ones training: A qualitative study. [Abstract]
Ipekci B. Early Intervention in Psychiatry 2024;18(7):553-560.
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[BACKGROUND: Past research has found that family involvement in psychosis treatment leads to better patient outcomes. Thus, caregiver communication skills training can be a viable approach to reducing caregiver stress and increasing self-efficacy and communication.]
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Education bulletin
Current Awareness
With thanks to our colleagues at Mid-Cheshire NHS Foundation trust the latest Education bulletin is now available to view and download. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account. Please get in touch for support with this: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.
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Reverse the Trend: Reducing type 2 diabetes in young people.
Diabetes UK; 2024.
(This report reveals a 40% rise in type 2 diabetes diagnoses in younger people between 2016-17 and 2022-23. There are now almost 168,000 people under 40 years in the UK who live with type 2 diabetes. This troubling and growing trend underlines how serious health conditions linked to obesity, caused by the environment we live in, are becoming more prevalent in a younger demographic.)
Equity of access to cancer treatment: An analysis of travel times to radiotherapy services across the UK.
Radiotherapy UK; 2024.
(Radiotherapy UK have captured the reality of accessing radiotherapy treatment in the UK, and what this means for cancer patients. This analysis covers current access to radiotherapy, an overview of the 45-minute benchmark, key findings, what this means for patients with cancer and recommendations for the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.)
Poverty stigma: a glue that holds poverty in place.
Joseph Rowntree Foundation; 2024.
(Poverty stigma exacerbates shamefully high rates of poverty in the UK. It can affect health as much as trying to survive on a low income. How do we combat it?)
A Neglected Generation: Reversing the decline in children’s health.
The Food Foundation; 2024.
(The report highlights the increase in obesity and type 2 diabetes driven by calorie dense diets, and the results of poor-quality diets and undernutrition, which are increasingly impacting on children and often paradoxically co-existing with obesity. The findings raise questions regarding the nutritional quality of food that children are eating, in addition to wider socio-economic forces that shape the conditions for the optimal growth and development of young children.)
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National Bereaved Parents Day
Today, on National Bereaved Parents Day, we honour and remember parents who have experienced the unimaginable loss of a child. This day serves as a reminder of their strength and the importance of offering support and understanding. Our library offers a quiet space for reflection and a selection of resources to help navigate this difficult journey.
Alcohol Awareness Week
Alcohol Awareness Week is here, offering a chance to reflect on our drinking habits and their impacts. This week highlights the risks of alcohol misuse and promotes healthier choices.
Learn and Share: Educate yourself about alcohol’s effects and share with others.
Promote Alternatives: Encourage non-alcoholic social activities.
Seek Help: Reach out if you or someone you know needs support.
Let’s use Alcohol Awareness Week to make positive changes. Visit our library for helpful resources.
Libraries Change Lives Week 2024
Libraries are more than just books, they’re community hubs, learning centres, and gateways to knowledge. During Libraries Change Lives Week 2024, join us in celebrating how libraries empower individuals and strengthen communities through knowledge. Visit the library stand at the Lantern centre. For more information please email the library at Academic.Library@lscft.nhs.uk.
Perinatal Mental Health
Current Awareness
With thanks to our colleagues at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation trust the latest Perinatal Mental Health bulletin is now available to view and download. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account. Please get in touch for support with this: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.
Forensic Psychiatry
Current Awareness Bulletin
With thanks to our colleagues at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation trust the latest Forensic Psychiatry bulletin is now available to view and download. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account. Please get in touch for support with this: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.