Nima and Dave were invited to present the GLiMHR (Guiding Lincolnshire’s Mental Health Research) project at the Mental Health Research Initiative (MHRI) Symposium in London on Tuesday, 3rd September. Hosted by the Department of Health and Social Care and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the event brought together NIHR award-holders to…Continue Reading Invitation to Present the GLIMHR Project
Providing emotional support during the process of multiple sclerosis diagnosis (PrEliMS): A feasibility randomised controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation.
Nima and colleagues have had their feasibility trial results on a point-of-diagnosis intervention, funded by the MS Society, accepted for publication. The intervention aims to provide emotional support to people newly diagnosed with MS. Reference: Das Nair, R., Mhizha-Murira, J. R., Topcu, G., Tindall, T., Bale, C., Moghaddam, N., Scheffler-Ansari, G., Drummond, A., Fitzsimmons, D.,…Continue Reading Providing emotional support during the process of multiple sclerosis diagnosis (PrEliMS): A feasibility randomised controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation.
Perceived Change Processes in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy From the Perspective of Clients With a Diagnosis or Traits of Borderline Personality Disorder: A Systematic Literature Review
Ruth Middlehurst (DClinPsy trainee), Nima, and Dave have had a new paper accepted for publication: Middlehurst, R., Moghaddam, N., Dawson, D., & Reeve, A. (2024). Perceived Change Processes in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy From the Perspective of Clients With a Diagnosis or Traits of Borderline Personality Disorder: A Systematic Literature Review. ClinicalPsychology & Psychotherapy. DOI: 10.1002/cpp.3038…Continue Reading Perceived Change Processes in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy From the Perspective of Clients With a Diagnosis or Traits of Borderline Personality Disorder: A Systematic Literature Review
TheRapeutic Interactions in Psychological therapy Of anxiety and Depressive disorders
On 17th July, Nima and the team from the NIHR-funded TRIPOD project presented their findings at the End of Project Event, held at the Institute of Mental Health. The TRIPOD project focussed on developing an automated feedback tool to monitor and improve the effectiveness of psychological therapies. The event attracted 56 attendees, including members of…Continue Reading TheRapeutic Interactions in Psychological therapy Of anxiety and Depressive disorders
Michael Baliousis has acted as External Examiner for 5 doctoral theses
This month, Michael Baliousis has acted as External Examiner for 5 doctoral theses at the Universities of East London and Southampton, requiring advanced statistical expertise and expertise in the clinical psychology in relation to physical health and neuropsychology. …Continue Reading Michael Baliousis has acted as External Examiner for 5 doctoral theses
Predicting psychological distress in advanced ovarian cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
Michael Baliousis with colleagues from Nottingham University Hospitals had a collaborative paper accepted. The research uncovered vital insights into how illness perceptions & coping strategies predict Psychological Distress during treatment in Ovarian Cancer. The work has already informed policy regarding cancer prehabilitation. Findings & implications for psychological preparation for treatment here: http://bit.ly/3LbOwqh   …Continue Reading Predicting psychological distress in advanced ovarian cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
Clinical Psychology research at the Lincoln Medical School: ResFest 2024
On Friday, 14th June, PHeW members on the DClinPsy programme hosted a vibrant celebration of Clinical Psychology research at the Lincoln Medical School: ResFest 2024. The event featured a keynote speech by Professor Mike Wang, Chair of the Association of Clinical Psychologists UK. This was an opportunity for our trainees and programme team to come…Continue Reading Clinical Psychology research at the Lincoln Medical School: ResFest 2024
Barriers and strategies to medication adherence amongst people with multiple sclerosis and cognitive problems
Sarah Thomason (DClinPsy graduate) and Nima have had a new paper accepted for publication: Thomason, S., Moghaddam, N., Evangelou, N., Middleton, R., & das Nair, R. (2024). Barriers and strategies to medication adherence amongst people with multiple sclerosis and cognitive problems. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 105727. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2024.105727…Continue Reading Barriers and strategies to medication adherence amongst people with multiple sclerosis and cognitive problems
Presentation on Guiding Lincolnshire’s Mental Health Research at LPFT Medical Development Day
Nima and Dave presented the GLiMHR (Guiding Lincolnshire’s Mental Health Research) project at the LPFT Medical Development Day on 23 May 2024, towards developing a strong experience- and practice-based mental health research network in Lincolnshire. We have upcoming stakeholder workshops on 7th June and 1st July, which will help to build this network and identify…Continue Reading Presentation on Guiding Lincolnshire’s Mental Health Research at LPFT Medical Development Day
Rapid Evaluation of the Children and Young People’s Complex Needs Service
On 30th April, Kyla, Nima and Sue Bond-Taylor submitted their report of a Phase I Rapid Evaluation of the Children and Young People’s Complex Needs Service. The team received ~£8500 from Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust (LPFT) to conduct the 3 month evaluation. Thanks to Laura Pellegrini, Christina Exall and Laura Sheffield-Kidd assisted with this piece…Continue Reading Rapid Evaluation of the Children and Young People’s Complex Needs Service