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An Extensive Review on Biological Interest of Quinoline and Its Analogues
Authors: Snehi Varsha , Verma Hritik , Saha Sunam
Published: January 2023

The medicinal potential of quinoline, a flexible bicyclic heterocyclic scaffold, is significant. Some compounds with quinoline nuclei are preferred therapeutic agents for various diseases. Several quinoline derivatives demonstrate a wide range of antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, anthelmintic, antidiabetic, antifungal and antiprotozoal activities, many of which are being studied in clinical studies to treat potentially fatal diseases and disorders. Clinically effective drugs widely used to treat various human diseases/disorders include several compounds with quinoline skeletons. In the development of more recent drugs, medicinal chemists' attention was drawn to the clinical efficacy of some of these compounds and the adaptability of the quinoline nucleus. This pharmacophore is becoming more and more important, as seen by the disproportionately large number of patents filed in a short amount of time. The multi-target approach or hybridization is considered a promising strategy in drug design and discovery; hybridization may improve affinity and potency while simultaneously decreasing the resistance and side effects. The main part of this review focuses on and highlights the functionalization of quinoline for biological and pharmaceutical activities.

Keywords: [Quinoline, Antibacterial activity, Antimalarial activity, Antifungal activity]
A rare case of left pulmonary artery originating from the ascending aorta revealed by desaturation in young patient with COVID-19 infection
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tangier, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tangier, Morocco., Rachidi Siham Alaoui , Motiaa Youssef ,   Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Tangier, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tangier, Morocco.
Published: January 2023

A 28 year old male, with no significant past medical history, was admitted to Emergency Department (ED) for worsening shortness of breath and chest pain. A week prior to his admission, he had tested positive for covid 19, using the reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) on nasopharyngeal swabs, his initial symptoms were cough and fatigue.
Tercer grado, ¿sin clasificación?, ¿sin reinserción?, ¿sin ley? La ejecución penal sin ingreso en centro penitenciario
Authors: Mata Martín Ricardo
Published: January 2023

El refuerzo del régimen de semilibertad penitenciario constituye a día de hoy uno de los grandes objetivos de los sistemas penitenciarios. La aprobación reciente de una Instrucción para el acceso directo al medio abierto por la Administración Penitenciaria española nos permite reflexionar sobre distintos aspectos que implica esta concreta modalidad de ejecución penal. En este caso la necesidad y el concepto de reinserción pueden verse abandonados para los autores de delitos considerados no necesitados de integración social, lo mismo que la clasificación penitenciaria como presupuestos de la ejecución penal. Se pueden señalar también las dificultades que introduce la Instrucción para su coherencia con las previsiones del sistema penal y del propio Código penal y –finalmente– con el sistema o modelo de ejecución de las penas privativas de libertad.
Mangelia Risso, 1826 and allied genera in the Mediterranean with the description of a new genus and three new species (Gastropoda: Mangeliidae)
Authors: Spada Gianni , Sabelli Bruno , Giannuzzi-Savelli Riccardo
Published: January 2023

The Mediterranean mangeliid species commonly ascribed to the genus Mangelia Risso, 1826 are here reviewed with the description of three new species: Mangelia algarvensis Spada n. sp., M. striolatoides Sabelli & Spada n. sp. and Mangelia tenuisculpta Spada n. sp. One new genus, Pseudomangelia n. gen. Sabelli & Spada (type species Pleurotoma vauquelini Payraudeau, 1827) is described and the genera Lyromangelia Monterosato, 1917, Pyrgocythara Woodring, 1928, Smithiella Monterosato, 1880 and Villersiella Monterosato, 1890 are resurrected on the basis of different morphology of the shell, of the living animal and of the radula.
O BENEFÍCIO DA REABILITAÇÃO FISIOTERAPÊUTICA UTILIZANDO A TÉCNICA DA TERAPIA POR CONTENSÃO INDUZIDA A ELETROESTIMULAÇÃO MUSCULAR E BANDAGEM FUNCIONAL EM PACIENTE PÓS-ACIDENTE VASCULAR ENCEFÁLICO: RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Leobert Aline , Oliveira Michelle Ferreira , Soares Willen Vilela , Franco Fabiana Santos , Pires Henry Marlon Coelho , Gomes Estéfanny Santos , Silveira Luciana Aparecida Guerra
Published: January 2023

Acidente Vascular Cerebral é uma interrupção do fluxo sanguíneo para o encéfalo ocasionando danos na função neurológica. A técnica por contensão induzida tem como objetivo estimular a função motora. A eletroestimulação funcional (FES) tem como função proporcionar a estimulação para a recuperação da funcionalidade motora promovendo aumento da força muscular. A fita Kinesio Taping auxilia para melhorar o movimento atuando e estimulando na mobilidade do musculo. Objetivo: Descrever o benefício da reabilitação fisioterapêutica utilizando a técnica da terapia por contensão induzida a eletroestimulação muscular e kinesio taping em paciente pós-acidente vascular encefálico. Método: Trata-se de um estudo de caso, realizado a partir da avaliação fisioterapêutica, em que foi elaborado um protocolo de intervenção de indivíduo submetido à 10 sessões de fisioterapia com duração de 60 minutos, utilizando Kinesio Taping, Eletroestimulação FES, exercícios ativos para aumento de força e amplitude de movimento com terapia por contensão induzida na frente do espelho para correção postural. Resultados: Foi observado aumento de amplitude de movimento dos membros inferiores, melhora na coordenação motora fina, melhora na execução do movimento de punho e dedos, melhora na reeducação da motricidade dos músculos da hemiface direita. Conclusão: através dos resultados apresentados foi possível concluir que o tratamento fisioterapêutico por Terapia de Contensão Induzida, Kinesio Taping® e Eletroestimulação são benéficos para a reabilitação de pacientes com AVC.
Theoretical consideration of isomeric ratios in some photonuclear reactions induced by bremsstrahlung with endpoint energy in giant dipole resonance region using Talys 1.95 code
Authors: Bui Minh Hue , Tran Duc Thiep
Published: January 2023

Isomeric ratios of isomeric pairs produced by photonuclear reactions (γ, n) on Se, Ce, Eu and Hg targets induced by bremsstrahlung with endpoint energies in the giant dipole resonance region have been theoretically calculated using TALYS 1.95 code in combination with Geant4 simulation. The computed isomeric ratios as a function of the bremsstrahlung endpoint energies in the range of 10 to 25 MeV resulted from convolution between calculated differential cross-sections using six level density models available in TALYS 1.95 and the bremsstrahlung spectra simulated by the GEANT4 toolkit. Moreover, for each level density model, eight gamma strength functions have been employed. The calculated results are compared to the experimental data in the existing literature for Talys 1.95 model evaluation.
Establishment and quality assessment of X-ray narrow spectrum series according to ISO 4037:2019 at SSDL of center for nuclear technologies
Authors: Le Huu Loi , Nguyen Hoang Long , Ong Quang Son , Ho Manh Dung , Dao Van Hoang , Truong Truong Son , Vo Van Tien , Le Quang Vuong
Published: January 2023

Narrow spectrum series from N-40 to N-120 were established according to ISO 4037:2019. This study was made through experimental measurements and the software modeling toolkit SpekPy v2.0. Experiments were performed to determine Inherent filtration (0.332 & 0.492 mm Al at 100 cm & 250 cm, respectively). The maximum deviation compared to ISO 4037:2019 of the measured HVLs values are not more then 0.10 mm Al and for modeling not exceed 0.09 mm Al; h range 0.91 to 0.97 for experimently and 0.89 to 0.96 for modeling (0.88 - 1, ISO 4037-1:2019). The maximum contribution of scattering is value 4.0% (< 5%, ISO 4037-1:2019). Radiation field uniformity of N-40 to N-120 should list all categories in detail 12.5, 11.0, 10.0, 9.0, 8.5 cm at 100 cm distance; and 35.5, 31.5, 29.0, 26.5, 24.5 cm at 250 cm beam center axis distance. On the basis of ISO 4037:2019, air kerma values at 100 cm and 250 cm have also been determined with uncertainties 3.85% to 5.18% for experimently and 3.41% to 4.19% for modeling (not exceed 10%, ISO 4037:2019). Therefore, the X-ray radiation field has been well established in compliance with the ISO 4037:2019, it can be used for calibrating survey meters and personal dosimeters.
Towards a Sustainable Agriculture Development Based on the Field Vulnerability Evaluation in Miandoab Region, Iran
Authors: Vaziri Maryam , Mahmoudi Shahla , Shahbazi Farzin , Masihabadi Mohammad Hasan , Rezaei Hossein
Published: January 2023

Exploring the agro-ecological limits is necessary in sustainable agriculture development. Soil contamination and erosion are two main indices in land vulnerability evaluation. Raizal and Pantanal models within MicroLEIS DSS, the Ero&Con package, were established in identification of vulnerable areas due to erosion and contamination risks, respectively. This study was performed in Miandoab region under different land-use scenarios with approximately 5269 ha extension in the North-West of Iran (west Azarbaijan). The extracted morphological and analytical data from 62 soil profiles representative of the study area were used as basic information. A total of 17 land unites were then classified according to the Geopedologic approach. The benchmark soil profiles were categorized as Typic Torripsamments, Typic Haploxerepts, Typic Haplocambids and Typic Haplargids. The results taken by using the aforementioned models were presented as an attainable mode whereas the management practices were not mentioned. The application of Raizal model revealed that the water erosion has less impact than wind erosion on vulnerability classes whereas climate change will result extremely high vulnerable area in the future. In terms of soil contamination risks resulted by Pantanal model, phosphorous risks were classified in V2 (23%) and V4 (77%). Also, heavy metal and nitrogen as well as pesticide contamination vulnerability risks were classified as V3 and V4. Since there was no different in classes when cultivating maize and wheat, the attainable vulnerability classes are equal with the actual ones. Overall, this research demonstrates that application of models increase our understanding about the behavior of soil and landscape interactions.
Development of Innovative Projects in the Field of 5G Technology: Methodology and Assessment
Authors: Nikolenko Tatiana , Semina Lidiya
Published: January 2023

The development and implementation of the latest technologies allow achieving competitive advantages in the global market and open up a wide range of prospects in various fields of activity. High risks and significant initial investments have predetermined the need to develop the most accurate methods for assessing the effectiveness of innovations. Traditional methods of investment assessment allow analyzing the economic component of these projects but do not consider specific risks that have a predominant impact on the successful result of financing. The study shows the need for an individual approach to assessing the effectiveness of each innovative project implementation, which should take into account its social significance in conjunction with maximizing economic benefits. Calculations that allow obtaining a single criterion for choosing the most optimal variant of the project implementation are presented. Recommendations on the organization of effective deployment of the 5G network in the Russian Federation are given in the study's conclusion.
Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oils from leaves and rhizomes of Curcuma zedoaria obtained via supercritical fluid extraction
Authors: Thin Dau B. , Thinh Bui B. , Hanh Do H.
Published: January 2023

Supercritical fluid extraction is a rapid, selective, and environmentally friendly method of particular interest in the extraction of essential oils from plants and herbs. Curcuma zedoaria is a member of the Zingiberaceae family widely cultivated in India, China, and Southeast Asia, including Vietnam. This study examined the chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oils from the leaves and rhizomes of C. zedoaria from Vietnam obtained via supercritical fluid extraction. The main compounds of leaf essential oil were iso-borneol (31.2%), β-elemene (14.7%), β-caryophyllene (11.4%), 1,8-cineole (9.7%), and caryophyllene oxide (5.9%). In rhizome essential oil, 1,8-cineole (41.7%), β-elemene (13.6%), curzerenone (12.3%), camphor (10.2%), and germacrene B (5.2%) comprised the main compounds. The essential oils from C. zedoaria leaves and rhizomes displayed antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, and Candida albicans, with minimum inhibitory concentration values ranging from 100–400 µg/mL. Thus, our results support the need for further investigation of C. zedoaria essential oils as a potential source of antimicrobial agents.
Inclusion or special schools ‐ the future direction for policy Mainstream or special school ‐ thoughts on a need for a fresh perspective
Authors: Stack Heather
Published: January 2023

This article is written prior to the publication of the Department for Education’s Green Paper on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). My interest lies in how our discourse around SEN has been constrained so that the language of failure of policies or doubt in our ideology is erased from the equation. Whatever the outcomes, our inclusion agenda endures as an untarnished ideal, enshrined in a climate of fear that permeates all areas of decision making: a fear of offending current political sensibilities; of dissent and tribunals; of league-tables and Ofsted ratings.
Job satisfaction and the intent to quit of high performing managers: The impact of specific job variables
Authors: Buhagiar Caroline
Published: January 2023

This article draws on data from a high performing manager development centre to explore the impact of a number of work variables on job satisfaction and intention to quit.
Pioneers and landmarks in intelligence testing
Authors: McCredie Hugh
Published: January 2023

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In this article, the seventh in the series, the author takes a close look at developments in intelligence testing following the Second World War. Some rapprochement was achieved between the American and British positions regarding the existence of a general abilityg, whilst Vernon and Cattell postulated differing maps of the space between the more general and specific abilities
Using multiple personality questionnaires: Implications for practice
Authors: Rayner Helen
Published: January 2023

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Practitioners often use psychometric questionnaires in combination. The following study adds to the existing body of literature reflecting correlations between different personality questionnaires. When using multiple assessments, practitioners should be encouraged to look for a more comprehensive picture based on the outputs from a variety of questionnaires.
Working with diversity: Defining and assessing intercultural competence
Authors: Shalfrooshan Ali , Riley Philippa , Mescal Mary
Published: January 2023

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In this article, the authors share the development of an online tool for the Metropolitan Police Service to assess ‘the confidence, empathy and capability to work, engage and deal with a wide range of different cultures’.
Using multiple personality questionnaires: Implications for practice
Authors: Rayner Helen
Published: January 2023

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Practitioners often use psychometric questionnaires in combination. The following study adds to the existing body of literature reflecting correlations between different personality questionnaires. When using multiple assessments, practitioners should be encouraged to look for a more comprehensive picture based on the outputs from a variety of questionnaires.
Industrial to occupational psychology from 1967 to 2018: Working in academia and consultancy
Authors: Ridgeway Christopher
Published: January 2023

Comparing current and past work practices across occupational psychology over a period of 50 years is somewhat difficult. Comparing what one psychologist was doing in consultancy and in university 50 years ago does, however, offer some interesting insights. In this article, Christopher Ridgeway shares his personal experiences over a 50-year period of work as an industrial/occupational psychologist.
Explorers of implicit motivationIntroduction to the series
Authors: McCredie Hugh
Published: January 2023

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This series follows two earlier sequences on the measurement of individual psychological differences. These were entitled ‘Heroes, landmarks and blind alleys in personality assessment’ which appeared inADMbetween Summer 2014 and Autumn 2016 and ‘Pioneers and landmarks in intelligence testing’ launched in Spring 2017 and ending in Winter 2019.

This series will be tracking the many developments in our understanding of implicit and explicit motivation, and the implications for assessment and development in the workplace.
Beware the hot and cold manager: How inconsistency can hurt employees and what can be done to overcome this
Authors: Thomas Katie
Published: January 2023

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This study investigates the relationship between inconsistent management relationships and employee wellbeing. Inconsistency is essentially a working relationship in which a manager blows ‘hot and cold’ with their reports. Above and beyond the quality of working relationships, a lack of consistency in managers’ relations with their employees was found to be detrimental to wellbeing.

The study is the first to investigate the relationship between inconsistent leadership relationships and employee wellbeing. It was found that the greater the degree of inconsistency, the poorer an individual’s wellbeing. This effect was worsened when employees ruminated on negative experience but was somewhat mitigated when they took a problem-focused approach to work demands, lessening their reliance on their manager.
Personality and different types of teams
Authors: Rayner Helen
Published: January 2023

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This article presents a study exploring personality differences between the managers of different types of teams. No differences were found, but five scales of team performance emerged from factor analysis. Virtual team and co-located managers reported higher scores on the Emotional Intelligence and Effectiveness scales.
Conflict styles, gender and leadership
Authors: Blackburn Nikhita
Published: January 2023

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Men and those at higher organisational levels are likely to use assertive modes of dealing with conflict. Women and those at lower organisational levels are more likely to use cooperative conflict styles. This difference may help understand differences in style and perceptions of men and women as leaders and the gender pay gap.
Exploring non-linear relationships between Emotional Intelligence and the Dark Triad
Authors: Maddocks Jo , Noble Steph , Hughes Dan
Published: January 2023

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A recent meta-analysis found a negative relationship between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and the dark triad. In the present paper it is proposed that measuring EI as a linear construct (more is always better) does not take into account the dynamic variability in some facets of EI that are better measured as non-linear constructs.
Explorers of implicit motivation part 4Measuring the affiliation (nAff) and power (nPow) motives
Authors: McCredie Hugh
Published: January 2023

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In this, the fourth in the author’s series on motivation, the author takes us through the need for affiliation (nAff) and the need for power (nPow) motives.
Taking responsibility
Authors: Baker Elina , Newnes Craig
Published: January 2023

This paper examines the assumptions underpinning the concept of ‘responsibility’. We ask how psychology contributes to constructing the idea of taking responsibility as no more than a form of being seen to act in socially desirable ways.
Getting on clinical psychology training courses: responses to frequently asked questions
Authors: Papworth Mark
Published: January 2023

New psychology graduates require a great deal of guidance associated with the career route into clinical psychology. At Newcastle, a series of new fact sheets has considerably facilitated the task of responding to the hundreds of enquiries that the doctorate course receives each year.
Mental health services in Iraq
Authors: Harper Dave
Published: January 2023

Dave Harperpasses on an appeal for help made to British professionals
General practitioner knowledge about psychological approaches to ADHD
Authors: Murray George C. , McKenzie Karen , Brackenridge Rachel , Glen Sarah
Published: January 2023

This study examined GP knowledge about the role of psychology in the diagnosis and management of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Most identified medication as the most appropriate intervention, in conjunction with other approaches, for example, psychological and educational.
The management and work roles of primary mental health workers in child and adolescent Tier 2 services in the North
Authors: Whittaker Sara , Crow Gill
Published: January 2023

This article describes a survey of the roles and management of primary mental health workers in children’s services. We found various roles and management arrangements, with most practitioners taking a mixed role of casework and non-case work.
Developing an evaluation model in the Multi-Agency Preventative project
Authors: Webb Nicola , Muntaha Sidrah
Published: January 2023

This article reflects on our experience of developing and implementing an evaluation model in a multi-agency Child and Adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) team that aimed to prevent mental health problems in Bangladeshi adolescents and provide short-term early intervention.
The difficulties faced by kinship carers in accessing mental health services
Authors: Addy Karen , MacKechnie Suzy
Published: January 2023

The issues related to kinship foster carers’ access to mental health services are explored using an interpretative phenomenological analysis of three semi-structured interview transcripts. Four key constructs were identified and the implications for mental health service provision are explored.
Reconstructing the person
Authors: Cromby John
Published: January 2023

This paper proposes that feelings, rather than cognitions or behaviours, are the core stuff of human experience and should provide the starting point for clinical understandings.
Fundamental questions for psychology
Authors: Cromby John
Published: January 2023

This paper argues that the mainstream of psychology is misconceived in ways which make it largely unsuitable as a basis for clinical interventions.
News
Authors: Grey Susan
Published: January 2023

This year’s DCP Conference is being held as a separate event rather than in parallel with the Society’s Annual conference.Clinical Psychology Forumtalked toSusan Grey, the chair of the Division’s conference subcommittee, about her plans for the event.
Clinical supervision for assistant psychologists: Existing provision and unmet needs
Authors: Smith Hayley
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to find out about existing supervisory practice between assistant psychologists and their supervisors. A survey was sent to 50 assistant psychologists practising in East Anglia and Birmingham. Issues in providing effective training in supervision were highlighted.
‘Thinking choices’: A way of working psychologically in an addictions ward
Authors: Flack-Hill Charlotte , Hill Robert , Hammond Natalie
Published: January 2023

This paper describes a model of working with people diagnosed with substance misuse dependency during their brief inpatient admission. A group focusing on ‘thinking biases’ was run once a week in the morning, followed by an open access psychology clinic in the afternoon.
Toxic mental environments
Authors: Holmes Guy
Published: January 2023

This article was originally written as a handout for people attending the first session of the Toxic Mental Environments Course at The Gateway, Shrewsbury, 2006. It includes information about sessions that can be booked through The Gateway later in 2006.
Narratives of cancer: A personal response to Newnes & Henn
Authors: Watts Alison
Published: January 2023

Clinical psychologists have a tremendous amount to offer people with cancer and they should not underestimate the skill they can bring to their clinical work. What follows are personal observations from a clinical psychologist and hopefully ex cancer patient.
Clinical psychology and asylum seeker clients: The therapeutic relationship
Authors: Maslin Jenny , Shaw Liz
Published: January 2023

Issues impacting on clinical psychologists’ willingness to work with clients seeking asylum and their feelings of confidence and perceived competence to do so are described. Consideration is given to how these issues might affect the development of a therapeutic alliance.
Psychological support and stigma in the helping professions
Authors: Price Jason P.
Published: January 2023

The results are presented of a survey which asked trainees from different helping professions about their willingness to access psychological support services offered through the workplace. Prevalence rates for psychological disturbance are also reported.
Notes from the Chair
Authors: Cate Tim
Published: January 2023

Tim Cate looks at the Division’s recent activities
The usefulness of a relaxation programme for brain-injured patients
Authors: Gurr Birgit , Wicks Sarah
Published: January 2023

Relaxation groups are routinely offered at the Brain Injury Service and Headway in Poole as an adjunct to brain injured patients’ rehabilitation. This survey was a first attempt to investigate whether patients perceived this intervention as useful.
Service practitioner and referrer perspectives of a primary care based mental health consultation service
Authors: Tulett Fay , Jones Fergal , Lavender Tony
Published: January 2023

This paper describes practitioners’ and referrers’ experiences of a primary care based mental health consultation service. Positive experiences, challenging issues and recommendations for change are discussed.
Assistant psychologists: The start of a long journey
Authors: Morris Paula , Thomas Sadie
Published: January 2023

Two different reflections on the assistant psychologist role are presented and highlight the excitement and uncertainties that the assistant psychologist faces whilst gaining clinical psychology experience.
I blame it all on King Wally
Authors: Jones Peter
Published: January 2023

This paper examines some of the difficulties that the author experienced when trying to write for publication. It the focuses on how attending a writing group run by Craig Newnes, Shropshire Psychology Service, helped overcome these problems.
Clinical health psychology in clinical psychology training: A national survey
Authors: King Lorraine , Latchford Gary
Published: January 2023

The new Faculty of Clinical Health Psychology has been considering the potential variation in exposure to the models and practices of clinical health psychology within clinical psychology training courses. This article reports results of a survey carried out across UK clinical psychology training programmes.
In defence of the individual
Authors: Seager Martin
Published: January 2023

This paper, in response to a special issue ofClinical Psychology Forum(CPF162), argues that there is real value in offering clinical psychological interventions to individuals
‘A space to do therapy in’: Exploring the satisfaction of clinical psychologists with the physical environments in which they work
Authors: Whittaker Robert , Latchford Gary
Published: January 2023

This article presents a summary of findings from a research project that examined the perceptions of clinical psychologists of the importance of different aspects of the physical environment to their clinical practice and their levels of satisfaction with the rooms in which they work
How is this meaningful? Key issues in attempting to plan a meaningful user satisfaction and participation project in a CAMHS service
Authors: Lockhart Gavin
Published: January 2023

This article describes the issues, dilemmas and decision-making processes involved in attempting to plan a meaningful CAMHS user satisfaction and participation project.
From fear to fulfilment: Maximising the unique experience of the service user
Authors: Hossack Alex , Brookfield Kevin
Published: January 2023

Clinical governance highlights the service user experience in mental health services as a unique resource to be used to improve service provision for individuals new to treatment. We review how one service currently maximises this unique, albeit underdeveloped, resource to provide therapeutic change.
Empowerment: Implied assumptions
Authors: Leyin Alan
Published: January 2023

This article discusses the concept of empowerment, and questions the implied assumptions. The paper concludes that whilst the focus on empowering individuals is valid, this should not be at the expense of ignoring the underlying organisational power structures.
‘Is this letter a telephone?’ On the acceptance and emotional understanding of psychotic thought
Authors: Chadwick Peter
Published: January 2023

This article examines the emotional underpinnings of psychotic thought via consideration of certain ‘experiential critical incidents’. It seeks to unravel the narrative sense in psychosis by also relating psychotic thought to creative thought in artists and writers – some of whom were wrongly dubbed ‘schizophrenic’.
What’s in a tick?
Authors: Jones Peter , Farmer Steven , Shercliff Gemma
Published: January 2023

This paper examines whether people with learning disabilities who accessed psychology services in South Staffordshire actually chose to do so. Currently, the referrer ticks a box on the referral form.
Setting up and evaluating a reflective practice group
Authors: Shepherd Emma , Rosebert Ché
Published: January 2023

Reflection is thought to be beneficial within clinical practice. This article explores issues for clinical psychologists facilitating a reflective practice group in an adult acute setting.
Challenging behaviour: The challenge of helping staff
Authors: Redhead Anthony , Duff Ellen , Paxton Roger
Published: January 2023

Why is challenging behaviour still a problem in psychiatric hospitals despite the availability of effective behavioural interventions? Interventions against challenging behaviour have paid insufficient attention to obstacles, particularly staff and organisational factors. An approach to training and supporting staff is outlined, designed to address these obstacles.
Notes from the Chair
Authors: Cate Tim
Published: January 2023

Tim Cate is pleased to find that other contributors have written his column for him
Using positive psychology research in cognitive therapy: A proposal for future developments
Authors: Harman Kate
Published: January 2023

Positive psychology is an emerging discipline which seeks to understand adaptive functioning. This article explores its potential use in cognitive therapy.
Improving attendance at an eating disorders clinic by means of an ‘opt-in’ letter
Authors: Carmen Diana , Shah Snehal , Gilbert Sara , Russell Faith
Published: January 2023

The impact of a waiting list initiative upon an eating disorder service in the form of an opt-in system was evaluated. The number of people failing to attend a first appointment was reduced, but fewer people were seen. While an opt-in procedure may result in fewer wasted appointments and a reduction in waiting time, there may be implications for accessibility to the service.
The case for brief therapy in CAMHS
Authors: Hawker David S.J.
Published: January 2023

This paper reviews the evidence for use of brief therapy in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
Peer support and networking after finishing training: Setting up a special interest group for newly qualified psychologists
Authors: Kapp Sylvia , Lam Jenny
Published: January 2023

This article describes a peer support group for newly qualified psychologists. It considers the purpose of the group, the benefits it offers and some of the challenges.
Developing hope: Effectively reaching out to Black and minority ethnic communities
Authors: Webster Adrian
Published: January 2023

This article describes the successes and frustrations of improving psychology service for people from Black and minority ethnic communities and considers how we might liberate resource to develop such project work.
Keeping up with our clients: Self-regulation in brain injury
Authors: Medley Andrew , Worthington Andrew
Published: January 2023

Traumatic brain injury impacts profoundly on the lives of those affected. This case study proposes self-regulation theory as a means of formulating this impact with due regard to person, context and idiosyncratic representations.
Notes from the Chair
Authors: Cate Tim
Published: January 2023

Tim Cateupdates us on another busy month for the Division
Positive behaviour support: Starting a new term in a specialist college
Authors: Flood Andrea , Burns Darren , Brown Clare
Published: January 2023

This paper describes the introduction of positive behaviour support (PBS) into a specialist college setting, reflecting on the benefits and challenges to implementation. A case study is used to highlight how the approach was implemented and demonstrate the impact on one student’s quality of life.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in the 21st Century: Updates and perspectives from DBT founder, Professor Marsha Linehan
Authors: Williams Jonathan
Published: January 2023

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an increasingly influential treatment approach. DBT founder, Marsha Linehan led an event hosted by DCP Wales. Linehan outlined the development of the DBT model, and discussed more recent advances in some detail.
The representation of clinical psychologists in contemporary literary fiction
Authors: Goodwin Anne
Published: January 2023

A survey of 11 novels featuring a character identified as a clinical psychologist, suggests that fictional psychologists are largely indistinguishable from other psy-professionals and are often unboundaried in their practice.
The mindful path to compassion in an adult mental health group
Authors: Cogan Nicola , Burge Rupert , Wall Ann-Marie , Barry Louise , Tanner Gary , Ross Michael
Published: January 2023

A naturalistic study was undertaken within an NHS setting to explore the effectiveness and satisfaction with a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Mindful Self-Compassion group programme in an adult mental health population. Outcome measures and qualitative feedback suggested beneficial effects and high levels of satisfaction.
Young people moving to a new inpatient unit: ‘When people are confused, they will get stressed, and the last thing you want is stressing teenagers’
Authors: Knowles Susan Frances , Hughes Mairead , Imran Shermin , Fisher Rebecca
Published: January 2023

This paper describes a qualitative service evaluation project examining service users’ views of a relocation of an adolescent inpatient service. It focuses on what could be improved, and makes recommendations for future moves within young people’s mental health services.
Evaluating a brief group psychoeducation intervention on managing the consequences of brain injury for clients with a brain injury and their family/carers
Authors: Baseotto Monica , Godfree Ross
Published: January 2023

A four-session group psychoeducation intervention on managing the consequences of brain injury for clients with a brain injury and their family/carers was piloted. Following seven iterations, the intervention’s effectiveness is evaluated. Results support the feasibility and effectiveness of the intervention.
Above all, do no harm: Towards more ethical ways of being and acting in psychological formulation
Authors: Charura Divine , McFarlane Kay , Walker Bryony , Williams Glenn
Published: January 2023

Recent evidence seems to suggest mental health service users can be at risk of persistent harm as a result of psychological interventions. This article analyses ways of addressing harm by using the ‘lenses’ of four ethical theories to view psychological formulation.
Prevalence of trauma symptoms in primary care service users referred to psychological services
Authors: Calderwood Stephanie , Rowlands Alison , Harley Trevor
Published: January 2023

An investigation into trauma symptom prevalence in a primary care population was conducted. Analysis of the data showed a prevalence rate of 48.3 per cent, along with a significant relationship between trauma symptoms and both psychological distress and depression.
The use of social media within an adult autism and ADHD service
Authors: Marlow Ruth , Turner Abbie , Coates Jemma
Published: January 2023

Social media is an increasingly important tool for healthcare. We present an audit of its use by psychologists in an adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism service. It was shown to be a good resource to promote social connectedness and provide health information.
Practitioner doctorate programme climate and its association with relationship satisfaction, trainee wellbeing and curiosity
Authors: Spendelow Jason S.
Published: January 2023

Educational climate involves the appraisal of an educational experience in term of norms, values, psychological and physical safety. The current cross-sectional study investigated and found a relationship of trainee-rated climate to relationship satisfaction, and trainee wellbeing.
The development and evaluation of a multidisciplinary, specialist adult ADHD resource team: Can we have your attention, please?
Authors: Poveda Blanca , McGuire Julie , King Rachel , Watson Fiona , Shah Premal
Published: January 2023

This article describes the development of a multidisciplinary stepped-care model for adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as its challenges and achievements to date on how best to integrate this model of care in current services and economic climate.
Development and evaluation of managing cancer psychology workshops
Authors: Belton Catherine , Grayer Justin
Published: January 2023

Managing cancer workshops were developed to provide support and psychoeducation. The service was evaluated, and perceived barriers to accessibility included difficulties advertising services and a lack of awareness of psychological wellbeing by medical teams. Feedback was incorporated into service revision.
Compassionate solidarity: Drawing links between the work of David Smail and Cuban psychology
Authors: Melluish Steve
Published: January 2023

David Smail, in his bookPower, Interest and Psychologysuggests that: ‘[w]e are not bound to accept the ‘real world’ as one in which the ‘bottom line’ defines right and wrong. We do not have to acquiesce in the impoverished vocabulary and banal ideological apparatus of institutional business.’ He proposes that that the kind of world we want is an ethical choice; one founded on the notion of compassionate solidarity with others and therefore, perhaps, ‘a better world is possible’.
Schools, wellbeing and clinical psychology
Authors: Faulconbridge Julia
Published: January 2023

Working in a consultation role in a large secondary school over the last few years has provided me with a window into that world. In this paper, I will discuss my observations on the impact of political and social changes on students and staff and how the culture within a school can have both positive and negative impacts on psychological wellbeing. I will consider the opportunities for whole-school community engagement in making change happen.
Innovative ways of engaging with BME communities
Authors: Yasmin-Qureshi Saimah , Sidhu Tripta , Begum Kulsuma
Published: January 2023

Migrant South Asian women living in the UK have a higher prevalence of depression, but access to and engagement with mental health services is poor. The lack of interventions for this client group led to the development of a psychoeducational and CBT-based intervention group in an IAPT setting. Results and its implication on health care services are discussed.
Updating the guidelines for national assessors using the Delphi method
Authors: Mann Eryn , Kanellakis Pavlo
Published: January 2023

National assessors are key in maintaining governance and quality assurance in health and social care, by working with employers to ensure that suitable appointments are made for consultant applied psychologist posts. The Delphi method was used as a consensus building tool to update the guidelines for national assessors, to correspond with current practice. The results indicated that there was a need to clarify the remit of the role of a national assessor. Providing up to date and clear guidance for national assessors and employing organisations maintains safe practice and high professional standards.
Community psychology placements for DClinPsy trainees: An example of working with an LGBT+ charity
Authors: Wheeler Nicola L. , Mitchell Annie , Budge Gemma , Hunt Andy
Published: January 2023

This article describes the development of a community inter-professional learning strand in Plymouth’s DClinPsy programme, which included the piloting of innovative community psychology placements. Trainees and staff involved in this pilot reflect on some of the challenges faced by different parties in establishing such placements, whilst recognising the benefits and opportunities these placements present.
Developing a reflective space to think about working with people with long-standing interpersonal difficulties
Authors: Swan Sarah
Published: January 2023

There are recommendations that staff working with people with long-standing interpersonal difficulties have access to reflective spaces, but little guidance on how this can be achieved. This paper provides a reflection on the process of setting up a space for thinking.
Exploring the leadership competencies of trainee clinical psychologists and qualified clinical psychologists
Authors: Channer Kerrie , Ononaiye Margo , Williams Deirdre , Mason Barbara
Published: January 2023

This article explored the self-reported leadership competencies of trainee and qualified clinical psychologists. The results showed that leadership competencies are part of a qualified clinical psychologist’s role and that trainees don’t report a development of these skills across training.
The practice of writing therapeutic letters within a community mental health team
Authors: Ball Shannon , Mayfield Tansy
Published: January 2023

Therapeutic letters are seen as a therapeutic tool (Bjoroy et al., 2016), and West Cardiff Community Mental Health Team decided to adopt the practice. This article summarises the evolution of letter writing at two time points.
Developing policy-relevant skills in clinical psychology training
Authors: Peacock-Brennan Sinead , Harper Dave , Patel Nimisha
Published: January 2023

The article summarises the development of a policy-focused placement in clinical psychology training and outlines the key competencies developed for this placement, specifically to foster skills in informing and influencing policy at national and international levels.
Reflections on joining a lung transplant referral team
Authors: Meek Patricia , Gunary Rachel
Published: January 2023

The Lung Centre at Southmead Hospital (Bristol) has sought increasing support from the psychology service for pre-surgical assessment for lung transplantation. This has taken our clinical work in a different direction, and we describe our personal experiences of this involvement.
It’s not just an ACT: An evaluation of an acceptance and commitment therapy group for anxiety
Authors: Moore Lucy , Clarke Alison , Corr Rebecca
Published: January 2023

This article describes a pilot study on the effectiveness of group acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in reducing symptoms of anxiety in adults attending a secondary mental health service. The trial aimed to assess the sensitivity of selected measures and to explore client satisfaction with the intervention content and format.
Ethics column Trauma and an ethics of responsibility
Authors: Taggart Danny
Published: January 2023

‘How was I (how are any of us) to do other than that which we, at that time, actually do?’ (George Saunders in Lincoln in the Bardo)
‘Taking care, giving care’ rounds: An intervention to support compassionate care amongst healthcare staff
Authors: Flowers Sarah , Bradfield Catherine , Potter Rachel , Waites Benna , Neal Adrian , Simmons Jane , Stott Natalie
Published: January 2023

As part of their wellbeing strategy a health board in Wales introduced a brief structured intervention for staff which aims to improve compassion towards themselves, each other and their clients. Themes from facilitators, staff and team leaders are presented.
Old wine in new bottles? On the new NICE guidelines for depression
Authors: McPherson Susan
Published: January 2023

This paper is a critical look at the approach taken by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) when evaluating the evidence base for psychological interventions for depression. It was originally written in June 2017, in advance of the current draft guideline being put out for consultation, and first published on the Cost of Living blog.
Working holistically: Body, mind, spirit, social world and political context
Authors: Whomsley Stuart
Published: January 2023

This paper sets out a holistic model for psychological working that covers understanding a person as being a body, mind and spirit situated in a social world and a political context. It explained how clinical psychologists in therapeutic work, in research and as a group can understand, formulate and intervene in holistic ways.
Are clinical psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors overlooking the needs of their male clients?
Authors: Holloway Katie , Seager Martin , Barry John A.
Published: January 2023

Around 75 per cent of suicides are male, yet men seek therapy less than women do. Is talking about feelings unappealing to men? Our interviews with 20 experienced therapists identified ways in which therapy might be made more male-friendly.
How come our clients don’t love our questionnaires as much as we expect them to?
Authors: Green David
Published: January 2023

Psychologists are increasingly being exhorted to use standardised questionnaires to solicit feedback from their clients concerning their experience of therapy. However, not all consumers of psychotherapy appreciate this invitation. This paper explores some of the reasons for their reservations and considers alternative ways to track treatment progress.
The future for clinical psychology: Training and beyond
Authors: Hughes Jan , Lavender Tony , Latchford Gary
Published: January 2023

As many will be aware, the last two years have seen significant changes for our profession, from questions raised about funding for training to professional representation. This paper aims to summarise current issues relating to training and possible future workforce developments within clinical psychology. The paper will start with a focus on funding for training and describe the current situation and review process. The second part of the paper will focus on future-proofing the profession, showing the worth of clinical psychology and how we might expand the roles of a clinical psychologist. It will, of course, become out of date very quickly, but at least will hopefully form a useful summary of the current position.
Creating space for meaning-making conversations with children and young people following an autism assessment
Authors: Coopoosamy Yvanna
Published: January 2023

This article reflects on concerns about service contexts where there may be few opportunities for children and young people to explore their understanding of autism. A three-step therapy activity is presented which attempts to address this need.