From 1st April The Royal College of Psychiatry’s CPD Online is moving to a new platform which can be accessed here: eLearning Hub (rcpsych.ac.uk) or via OpenAthens.
We would like to remind you that all certificates should be downloaded by 31st March as they have not been transferred to the new platform.
Please contact the library team academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk if you have any questions.
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Learning even basic Tai Chi skills can promote balance, calmness, and mental focus. Every Sunday: 11am EST (Boston, MA)
Movement is the key to maintaining mental and physical health.
This series uses seasonal training to help you develop a wide range of skills which will enhance both your mental and physical health. Introducing basic Tai Chi skills, such as posting, walking, breathing, stretching, energy work, bone tapping and hand movements.
Even outwardly simple movement when practiced correctly promote organ health, lower body strength and mental focus.
Enjoy learning at home through these weekly online lessons.
To register click here
Once HDAS has closed access to bibliographic databases will be via the various providers’ websites. Please be aware that requests for literature searches will be delayed as we familiarise ourselves with the new interfaces so please allow extra time when making requests.
If you have undertaken any searches yourself and would like to be able to access these results after the end of March please have a look at the following webpage for further information:-
HDAS closure information – https://www.nice.org.uk/about/what-we-do/evidence-services/journals-and-databases/hdas-closure-information
Training material on the new platforms is currently being designed and will be made available soon.
If you have questions please contact the Library Team: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk
Further updates on this change-over will be published here on the blog and on our Twitter feed.
Library Team
This is just a reminder that the next Lunch and Learn session will be held via Teams on Thursday 17th March between 12pm and 1pm.
This session will feature Mark Williams, fatherhood and mental health campaigner and author, talking about mental health for new parents, with a particular focus on men.
Teams invites have been sent to all our Library registered users. If you would like an invite to be extended to you or your team please email: carmel.finley@lscft.nhs.uk
Thank you to everyone who attended our lunch and learn session on Wednesday. Our guest speaker, Lesley Whittaker, Enhancing Experience Matron from the Experience and Engagement Team, led a very interesting and engaging session about creating and sharing patient stories.
Unfortunately we had some technical issues with the recording of the session, however we hope to share this with you soon.
In the meantime we would really appreciate any feedback on these sessions. If you have a few spare minutes we kindly ask you to complete our survey- which should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete: https://www.surveymonkey.com
A retrospective investigation of the prodromal stages of eating disorders and use of health services in young patients the year prior to the diagnosis. [Abstract]
Gómez Del Barrio A. Early Intervention in Psychiatry 2022;16(2):162-167.
[CONCLUSIONS: The majority of reasons for consultation were related to symptoms that could be prodromal symptoms, but the patients were not diagnosed with an eating disorder. These findings highlight the importance of professionals understanding how to identify the warning signs of an eating disorder, so they can refer patients to a specialized unit to establish an early treatment.]
State of the nation 2021: children and young people’s wellbeing.
Department for Education (DfE); 2022.
[This report collates and presents new analysis of published evidence on the wellbeing of children and young people over the period of August 2020 to July 2021, including a wider set of indicators on their: mental and physical health; education and skills; relationships; activities and time use; views on the self, society, and future; an analysis of Covid-19 and the psychological health of young adults; and an analysis of individual predictors of school attendance in 2020 to 2021.]
Subnational indicators explorer.
Office for National Statistics (ONS); 2022.
[A core set of indicators which align with some of the metrics selected to measure the progress of levelling-up, where data is available. Indicators are grouped in three broad categories: boosting living standards, spreading opportunity and improving public services, and restoring local pride. Measures include healthy life expectancy, smokers, overweight, anxiety, happiness, internet capability. Searchable by UK local authority.]
This is just a reminder that the next Lunch and Learn session will be held via Teams on Wednesday 16th February between 12pm and 1pm.
This session will feature Lesley Whittaker, Enhancing Experience Matron from the Experience and Engagement Team, talking about creating patient stories, the process, and sharing stories from LSCFT patients..
Teams invites have been sent to all our Library registered users. If you would like an invite to be extended to you or your team please email: carmel.smith@lscft.nhs.uk
Thank you to everyone who attended our lunch and learn session yesterday. Our guest speaker, Jo Smith, Health and Wellbeing Lead, gave a very interesting presentation about physical and mental wellbeing and support that is available to help us keep well.
If you missed the session, you can watch the session recording here (please use your LSCFT email to access) or view the presentation slides here.
We would really appreciate any feedback on these sessions. If you have a few spare minutes we kindly ask you to complete our survey- which should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete: https://www.surveymonkey.com
Our next lunch and learn session, which was about Fatigue, scheduled to take place on Monday 13th December, has been cancelled unfortunately. The session will hopefully be re-scheduled for the new year, details to follow.
This is just a reminder that the next Lunch and Learn session will be held via Teams on Monday 13th December between 12pm and 1pm.
This session will feature Joanne McLoughin, Professional OT Lead, talking about fatigue.
Teams invites have been sent to all our Library registered users. If you would like an invite to be extended to you or your team please email: carmel.smith@lscft.nhs.uk
