In the second of three posts from new PhD students, Daisy Bogg (AMHP, trainer, consultant and prolific author) explores her route into a part-time social work PhD and what she will be researching. For about
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2012 AMHP survey findings paint a depressing picture
If you are interested in reading the findings of the 2012 survey of Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs), I advise you to sit down now. They don't make easy reading. Conducted by Janine Hudson, an
Continue ReadingMore compulsion in the community
Here is the unedited version of a research digest I wrote for Community Care which was published today (30th August). It includes links to the full-text PDFs of the papers I refer to and links
Continue ReadingIs mental health crisis care in crisis?
Police mental health guru Mental Health Cop posted an excellent response on his blog to my post on rates of police detentions under section 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983. His main argument is
Continue Reading“‘ello ‘ello ‘ello. What’s goin’ on ‘ere then?”
The last five years have seen a steady increase in the number of people subject to the provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983 (NHS Information Centre, 2011). This is in large part due to increases
Continue ReadingStress in mental health social work: a research review
Published by Community Care on 1st March 2012: Social workers typically work with the most deprived and vulnerable people in society. In contrast to other human service professionals, such as nurses and teachers who work
Continue ReadingApproved Mental Health Professional Survey update
We have received an excellent response to the national Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) survey in the first month of its administration. Almost 350 AMHPs have completed the survey so far. The 2012 national AMHP survey is
Continue ReadingRelevant research for Approved Mental Health Professionals
Each year I contribute a training session on research for Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) trainees. I find the day very enjoyable as it provides me with an opportunity to engage with practitioners and their
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