Supporting people who are isolated or at risk during the COVID-19 crisis, SCIE (updated 28th May 2020)

This guide shares information, ideas and resources that can be used, especially while working remotely or in isolation, with people who are isolated or vulnerable. Update in this version (published 28th May) - includes updates and new rules from 27th May (England only).

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Exercise for Seniors in Nursing Homes Can Boost Mental Well-Being, Social Engagement

Tailored exercise programs led by accredited exercise physiologists don’t just provide physical benefits for residents living in nursing homes — they improve mental wellbeing and social engagement, according to a new study. Read PsychCentral article here

Coronavirus infections may lead to delirium and potentially PTSD

People taken ill by coronavirus infections may experience psychiatric problems while hospitalized and potentially after they recover, research suggests.
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Overview Of The UK Government’s Response To The Covid-19 Pandemic

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COVID-19: Psychological assessment undertaken remotely, BPS

These guidelines apply to UK practitioner psychologists conducting psychological assessments of individuals under the specific restrictions in practice which are in place during the Covid-19 pandemic. Click here to read guidelines

Offspring outcomes when a parent experiences one or more major psychiatric disorder(s): a clinical review

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Covid-19 and the nation’s mental health

Forecasting needs and risks in the UK: May 2020. Read Centre for Mental Health briefing here

How experiencing traumatic stress leads to aggression

Strengthened amygdala pathways increase aggression, may be targets for PTSD treatment.
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Youth Who Get Job Skills Training Less Likely to Use Drugs In Long Run

A new study shows that job skills training for low-income youth does more than help them get better jobs. It makes them significantly less likely to use illicit drugs, even 16 years later.
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What Fuels Burnout in Health Care Workers During Pandemic?

In an article a team of experts from Texas A&M University and Houston Methodist Hospital outline the effects of fatigue and burnout on intensive care unit (ICU) workers, and the steps that can be taken to reduce these symptoms. Read PsychCentral article here
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How COVID-19 May Affect People at Risk for Psychosis

In a new review, published in the journal Schizophrenia Research, a team of researchers describes how the current COVID-19 pandemic may affect people with psychosis or those at risk for psychosis. Click here for PsychCentral link

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Resources supporting our mental health and wellbeing

Click here for online resources compiled by The King's Fund

Evaluating digital health products

Resources to help anyone developing or running a digital health product to conduct an evaluation.
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Can enhanced CBT help people with eating disorders during COVID-19?

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CQC has made changes to Mental Health Act complaints process

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis we have made changes to the way we respond to people contacting us with a complaint about the Mental Health Act. Read CQC news piece here

The potential impact of COVID-19 on mental health outcomes and the implications for service solutions

Read the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) West report here

Our concerns about mental health, learning disability and autism services

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More Green Tea, Berries and Apples May Halve Risk of Alzheimer’s

A new study finds that over a span of 20 years, older adults who ate less flavonoid-rich foods such as berries, apples and tea were two to four times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias compared with people whose intake was higher.

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Adaptations to psychological practice: Interim guidance during Covid-19 pandemic

Read The British Psychologist Society guidance here

Chronic illness in childhood linked to higher rates of mental illness

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Mental Health in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Emergency—The Italian Response

Read Jama - Psychiatry full text article here

Supporting patients of all ages who are unwell with coronavirus (COVID-19) in mental health, learning disability, autism, dementia and specialist inpatient facilities

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Supporting mental health equality through the pandemic - Centre for Mental Health Strategy

Read Centre for Mental Health news piece and link to strategy here

Severely ill eating disorder patients getting least support, says leading expert

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Mental health and COVID-19

As part of its public health response, WHO has worked with partners to develop a set of new materials on the mental health and psychosocial support aspects of COVID-19. Click here to go to WHO website

Feeling burned out? The contributors could be more related to depression than you think

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Managing anxiety: breathing

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