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Building relationships with your baby, family and friends
Published in Chris Williams, Roch Cantwell, Karen Robertson, Overcoming Postnatal Depression, 2020
Chris Williams, Roch Cantwell, Karen Robertson
If you yourself are hitting/harming your partner or children then you need to recognise that this is unacceptable. Sometimes this may be new behaviour you have developed as a result of anger linked to your depression or tension. Sometimes it’s an effect of drink. Violence and threats may be something that you have done for a long time and in a variety of relationships. Either way, it’s important that you recognise that you are hurting the people whom you love and must stop. Look for times when you are prone to losing control (for example when you drink) and tackle this. You may find it helpful to join an anger management group. Your doctor or health visitor can give you more information about this. Reducing how much you drink can help and so can getting treatment for any depression or anxiety. You will feel better for it – and you may be able to save and rebuild your relationship too.
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Published in James Matheson, John Patterson, Laura Neilson, Tackling Causes and Consequences of Health Inequalities, 2020
Perpetrators are patients too! They may have health problems, present with anger issues or disclose losing their temper; however, they should not be referred for anger management. Perpetrators are able to manage their anger and in fact use it as means to exercise control over their victim. If a patient presents with suicidal ideation, always ask if they have thoughts about harming others as well as themselves. Sources of help vary locally; some probation services have a perpetrator programme and there may be local perpetrator-specific programmes which also support the victims of abuse such as Manchester’s TLC (Talk, Listen, Change) Bridging to Change programme. A national helpline is available via the charity Respect.
OSCE 16 – Risk of violence
Published in Bhaskar Punukollu, Michael Phelan, Anish Unadkat, MRCPsych Part 1 In a Box, 2019
Bhaskar Punukollu, Michael Phelan, Anish Unadkat
3. Ask about past relationship between mental state and violent behaviour if there was any – Ascertain the context of the violence – whether it was during a psychotic relapse when the patient may have been poorly adherent with medication. Ask if the patient is dependent on illicit substances and if violence is associated with their use. Find out if anger management is a particular issue.
A systematic literature review and narrative synthesis of effective interventions for family and caregivers of people who use methamphetamine
Published in Substance Abuse, 2022
Samineh Sanatkar, Milena Heinsch, Campbell Tickner, Sally Hunt, Maree Teesson, Jenny Geddes, Jayden Gilbert, Lauren Pedemont, Rebecca McKetin, Frances Kay-Lambkin
Masaeli et al.28 examined the effectiveness of a Matrix Model Intervention designed to treat and prevent relapse in substance-using individuals through a variety of means such as continuous medical supervision, group therapy, and family counseling. The Matrix Model program consisted of 36 group sessions delivered over a two-month period. Two sessions per week were attended by people who use methamphetamine and one session per week was attended by caregivers. Sessions for people who use methamphetamine were aimed at (a) developing relapse prevention skills such as “stop thinking” techniques and approaches to building motivation; (b) enhancing social, stress, and anger management skills; and (c) managing mental health symptoms and feelings of guilt. Sessions that caregivers attended alone discussed the role of family in recovery and provided education on types of stimulant drugs, addiction, and the path to recovery.
The efficacy of cognitive behavioural therapy on stress, anxiety and depression of infertile couples: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2022
Sedigheh Abdollahpour, Ali Taghipour, Seyedeh Houra Mousavi Vahed, Robab Latifnejad Roudsari
So far, various psychotherapy methods have been conducted with the aim of reducing the psychological harm of infertile couples (Boivin 2003; Maleki-Saghooni et al. 2017). Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is one of the strongest types of psychological method that focuses on rooting out individual problems (Cuijpers et al. 2013). By examining individual’s behaviours and personality, CBT identifies maladaptive behaviours and negative thoughts then, by changing ineffective beliefs and introducing a new behaviour it increases the individual’s power of adaptation and compatibility with problems (Beck 2011). Cognitive behavioural therapy challenges people through techniques such as positive programming, relaxation and meditation, respiratory techniques, physical activity, effective communication and self-expression, problem-solving skills, negative opinion control and anger management (Lapp et al. 2010; Beck 2011) to reduce the symptoms of diseases such as stress, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, chronic pain, panic disorder, social phobia and marital conflicts (Butler et al. 2006). Since stress, anxiety and depression of infertile couples could demonstrate their psychological status, and the impact of cognitive behavioural therapy on these attributes of infertile couples has not been studied yet through a systematic review and no reliable evidence exists on this topic, this study aimed to investigate the effect of CBT on depression, stress and anxiety in infertile couples.
The Autism-Competency-Group (AutCom). A promising approach to promote social skills in adults with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability
Published in International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2021
Thomas Bergmann, Joana Birkner, Tanja Sappok, Maria Schmidt
Given that social participation is an indicator of quality of life and overall functioning, social isolation is a mediator between autistic features and mental health (Schiltz et al. 2021); thus, certain group concepts have been developed focusing mostly on social skills. For adults with ASD and a mild to moderate learning disability who struggle with social interaction, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (2012) recommends a group-based social learning program including modeling, peer feedback, discussion and decision-making, explicit rules, and suggested strategies for dealing with socially difficult situations. For psychosocial interventions focusing on daily life skills, a structured and predictable training program based on behavioral principles is recommended. For adults with anger and aggression issues, anger management intervention should be offered which include functional analysis of anger and anger-provoking situations, coping-skills and relaxation training, and the development of problem-solving skills.