By Keith Sellick
The recent decision in the Omagh bombing case where the judge rubbished evidence based on Low Copy Number DNA shows the problems in cases even where supposedly foolproof methods of gaining evidence are used.
Mad World today is here to help. I have scoured (well, lightly dusted really) the internet for all the latest seasonal self-help type guides to help you get through this whole stupid festive period.
It has emerged today that the Henderson Hospital in Surrey, which treats people with personality disorders, is to close, according to the BBC.
A Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health study has found that businesses across Britain are losing £1,000 a year for every person they employ because of mental ill health among their staff.
Great story from Scotland - hairdressers are being drafted in to help spot people who may be suicidal.
PsychCentral have posted on interpersonal and social rhythm therapy - a combination of psychotherapy and sleep/lifestyle management used to treat people with bipolar disorder.
A survey by the National Union of Teachers has found that the increasing commercial exploitation of children is fuelling a rise in bullying, obesity and depression, according to a story in the Telegraph.
Crisis resolution home treatment teams, set up to provide mental health care at home and avoid emergency hospital admission, are not working as well as they could, partly because of a lack of specialist staff and approved social workers, says a report out today.
Rates of detention in mental health services remain high for some black and minority ethnic groups according to the latest Count Me In Census published by the Healthcare Commission and Mental Health Act Commission.
There's a really nice article in the Boston Globe by a psychiatrist about how he came to see the importance of looking at the positive aspects of people with mental health problems rather than just focus on the negatives.
by Keith Sellick
I listened to this BBC Radio Four programme about the Stanford Prison experiment. In 1971, college students split into prisoners and guards in a pretend prison in the basement of the Stanford psychology department. Its notoriety lies in the fact that the guards very quickly turned into sadists, torturing and bullying the prisoners.
A Panorama programme will screen on BBC tonight, claiming that the regular use of anti-psychotics for older people with dementia is misguided.
Mad World highlights the latest research, policy and debate about all things mental health along with some social work stuff and the odd piece of random nonsense, just to keep you on your toes. It is written by community editor Simeon Brody. |
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