Fiona Venner

April 5, 2013: A proven alternative to the medical model in mental health care? Psychminded publishes chapter of a new book, in which Fiona Venner and Michelle Noad detail the philosophy and success of Leeds Survivor Led Crisis Service.

Susan Hahn Feature: How we produced Spectrum Star - the world's first autism outcomes measurement tool by Sue Hahn, deputy manager of Brookdale Care’s Milton Park Hospital, Wyboston, Bedfordshire.
Louise Randle Comment: Stepping it up for better mental health care - The NHS 15 Steps Challenge is a unique tool to improve quality of care in inpatient mental health settings, argues Louise Randle.
Mish Weaver Trapeze artist's bipolar experience turns to circus - circus is the perfect medium for bipolar disorder.
First ever autism outcomes tool released - Spectrum Star instrument to assess how individuals with autistic spectrum condition progress while in care.
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Henck van Bilsen June 23: Psychiatrists are the least effective of mental health professionals, says consultant psychologist - Dr Henck van Bilsen.
Nicky Forsythe Comment: Peer support - cheaper and just as effective as CBT - Train ordinary people to be compassionate and psychologically helpful. They could do as well as cognitive therapists, argues Nicky Forsythe.
Raising Our Voices - an account of the Hearing Voices movement by Adam James, former winner of MIND Journalist of the Year. Available only from psychminded - for just £5 (+postage and packing)
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