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Measuring therapeutic engagement in acute mental health inpatient environments : the perspectives of service users and mental health nurses (2021)
Journal Article
Chambers, M., McAndrew, S., Nolan, F., Thomas, B., Watts, P., & Kantaris, X. (2021). Measuring therapeutic engagement in acute mental health inpatient environments : the perspectives of service users and mental health nurses. BMC Psychiatry, 21(1), 547. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-021-03561-z

Background: A key component of caring for service users (SUs) in acute mental health inpatient environments is Therapeutic Engagement (TE). To that end, the Therapeutic Engagement Questionnaire (TEQ) was developed and validated. The TEQ measures TE b... Read More about Measuring therapeutic engagement in acute mental health inpatient environments : the perspectives of service users and mental health nurses.

Female Genital Mutilation (2021)
Book Chapter
Mulongo, P., Rowland, A., & McAndrew, S. Female Genital Mutilation. In P. Ali, & M. Rogers (Eds.), A comprehensive guide to gender-based violence. The University of Sheffield. Manuscript submitted for publication

This chapter explores the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). Common terminology, definitions, and the differing types of FGM will be considered, together with the identification of countries where it is practiced and its global prevalence.... Read More about Female Genital Mutilation.

An exploration of counselling and support services as experienced by adult male survivors of child sexual abuse (2021)
Thesis
Viliardos, L. An exploration of counselling and support services as experienced by adult male survivors of child sexual abuse. (Thesis). University of Salford

Global estimates suggest between 5% and 10% of men report that they have experienced sexual abuse as a child. However, it is thought that male childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is significantly underreported, with men being reluctant to disclose due to vu... Read More about An exploration of counselling and support services as experienced by adult male survivors of child sexual abuse.

An exploration of the lived experiences of people who self-harm in two secure/locked mental health hospitals in Ghana (2021)
Thesis
in two secure/locked mental health hospitals in Ghana. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background An increasing number of people who Self-Harm (SH) are being treated in mental health hospitals globally and it is now considered a major health problem. Incidence of SH are common in secure hospitals with those who use SH being highly dep... Read More about An exploration of the lived experiences of people who self-harm in two secure/locked mental health hospitals in Ghana.

Exploring the impact of a compassion-focused therapy training course on healthcare educators (2021)
Journal Article
Raynor, G., Beaumont, E., McAndrew, S., & Irons, C. (2021). Exploring the impact of a compassion-focused therapy training course on healthcare educators. Health Education Journal, 80(6), 712-723. https://doi.org/10.1177/00178969211008484

Background: Stress, and particularly burnout, is a contemporary issue among healthcare workers and can lead to high staff turnover and low patient/client satisfaction. Objective: To explore the impact of a three-day Compassion Focused Therapy t... Read More about Exploring the impact of a compassion-focused therapy training course on healthcare educators.

The impact of Compassionate Mind Training on qualified health professionals undertaking a Compassion Focused Therapy module (2021)
Journal Article
Beaumont, E., Bell, T., McAndrew, S., & Fairhurst, H. (2021). The impact of Compassionate Mind Training on qualified health professionals undertaking a Compassion Focused Therapy module. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 21(4), 910-922. https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12396

Background Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Compassionate Mind Training (CMT) aim to help people cultivate compassion for self and others. To date, there is little evidence exploring the effects CMT has on those engaged in or embarking on a care... Read More about The impact of Compassionate Mind Training on qualified health professionals undertaking a Compassion Focused Therapy module.