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Are Mindfulness-Based Interventions Effective for Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders?

Society of Clinical Psychology

To find out how mindfulness can help people with obsessive-compulsive and related disorders cope with their symptoms, we did a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies that tested the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in this group of people across the globe. Target Article Pseftogianni, F., Panagioti, M.,

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Values-based practice - Using the book, He Died Waiting, as a learning tool

Learning Social Worker

Evidences: PCF - 1 (professionalism) , 2 (values and ethics), and 7 (skills and interventions). What are the benefits to the patient/service-user and professionals of recording the positive aspects of someone’s life? Evidences: PCF - 7 (skills and interventions). How did the patient/service-user feel about your action?

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When Risks Collide: Maternal Mortality and Mental Health

Relias

Lora Sparkman, MHA, RN, BSN, Partner, Patient Safety and Quality at ReliasAlarmingly, the maternal mortality rate in the U.S. Lora Sparkman, MHA, RN, BSN, Partner, Patient Safety and Quality, Relias. is more than double the rate of 10 other high-income countries, according to a 2020 report from The Commonwealth Fund.

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Reducing Maternal Mortality: Will the ‘Birthing-Friendly’ Hospital Designation Help?

Relias

Peripartum depression, which a mother can experience before, during, and/or after having a baby, often goes undetected or undiagnosed. It can occur with or without previous mental health factors, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or domestic risks.