Ruta Karaliuniene, Sachin Nagendrappa, Chonnakarn Jatchavala, M. Ojeahere, Irfan Ullah, Drita Gashi Bytyçi, O. P. Ogunnubi, M. Cherro, Mohammadreza Shalbafan, C. Noël, Jairo M. Gonzalez-Diaz, R. Vadivel, V. Pereira-Sanchez, Mohammad Abu Slaih, S. Shoib, R. de Filippis
{"title":"Support the frontliners – good initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic for healthcare workers across the world: is this what we really need?","authors":"Ruta Karaliuniene, Sachin Nagendrappa, Chonnakarn Jatchavala, M. Ojeahere, Irfan Ullah, Drita Gashi Bytyçi, O. P. Ogunnubi, M. Cherro, Mohammadreza Shalbafan, C. Noël, Jairo M. Gonzalez-Diaz, R. Vadivel, V. Pereira-Sanchez, Mohammad Abu Slaih, S. Shoib, R. de Filippis","doi":"10.1192/bji.2022.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2022.6","url":null,"abstract":"Healthcare workers have faced an unprecedented workload in overstretched health facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we describe various initiatives to support them. Psychological, financial and peer support, accommodation and meal services, proper personal protective equipment, applause and gratitude in the community, spiritual and religious life, child care and volunteering were identified. The potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic – permanent stress, burnout and other mental health problems among healthcare professionals – can be expected to grow. Continued monitoring is essential to bolster resilience among healthcare workers and prevent the possible consequences for their mental health.","PeriodicalId":36441,"journal":{"name":"BJPsych International","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44171922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rakesh Singh, Anoop Krishna Gupta, Babita Singh, Pragyan Basnet, S M Yasir Arafat
{"title":"History of psychiatry in Nepal.","authors":"Rakesh Singh, Anoop Krishna Gupta, Babita Singh, Pragyan Basnet, S M Yasir Arafat","doi":"10.1192/bji.2021.51","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2021.51","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The history of psychiatry as a discipline in Nepal has been poorly studied. We have attempted to summarise historical landmarks to explore how it began and its evolution over time in relation to contemporary political events. Although Nepal has achieved several milestones, from establishing a psychiatric out-patient department with one psychiatrist in 1961 to having more than 500 psychiatric in-patient beds with 200 psychiatrists by 2020, the pace, commitment and dedication seem to be slower than necessary: the current national mental health policy dates back to 1996 and has not been updated since; there is no Mental Health Act; the number of psychiatric nurses and in-patient psychiatric beds has increased only slowly; and there is a dearth of professional supervision in rehabilitation centres. Thus, despite making significant progress, much more is required, at greater intensity and speed, and with wide collaboration and political commitment in order to improve the mental health of all Nepali citizens, including those living in rural areas and or in deprived conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":36441,"journal":{"name":"BJPsych International","volume":"19 1","pages":"7-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9811379/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10509274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mental health law in Nepal.","authors":"Rakesh Singh, Seema Khadka","doi":"10.1192/bji.2021.52","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2021.52","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>During the past three decades Nepal has gone through series of reforms to address the mental health needs of the Nepalese population by promulgation of an exclusive National Mental Health Policy and related Strategic Action Plan. Small but significant improvements have been achieved in Nepal with regard to mental health policies and plans. This article discusses the evolution of mental health policies in Nepal and analyses the challenges to be overcome for their effective implementation.</p>","PeriodicalId":36441,"journal":{"name":"BJPsych International","volume":"19 1","pages":"24-26"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9811380/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10509277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Medical Training Initiative scheme in forensic psychiatry: reflections on training and practice in the UK and Nigeria","authors":"N. Igbinomwanhia, B. Mapayi, James Lee, D. Tracy","doi":"10.1192/bji.2021.63","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2021.63","url":null,"abstract":"The Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Medical Training Initiative (MTI) enables qualified foreign-trained psychiatrists to gain further experience within the UK National Health Service (NHS). This article summarises the observations of two Nigerian psychiatrists during their forensic psychiatry placements on the MTI scheme and two of their UK supervisors. It discusses similarities and differences between Nigeria and the UK in forensic psychiatry, including the use of mental health legislation, the scope of forensic psychiatry and elements of the pathway to qualification in both countries. It concludes with recommendations that could improve the robustness of the MTI scheme.","PeriodicalId":36441,"journal":{"name":"BJPsych International","volume":"19 1","pages":"96 - 99"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49225660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mental health services in Luxembourg: an overview","authors":"Anja Malmendier-Muehlschlegel, N. Power","doi":"10.1192/bji.2021.58","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2021.58","url":null,"abstract":"We describe mental health services in Luxembourg and how they have evolved over the past 50 years. Health services in Luxembourg are provided through a social health insurance-based system and mental health services are no exception. Additional services are offered through mixed-funding avenues drawing on social care budgets in the main. Luxembourg is closely connected with neighbouring countries, where a large proportion of its workforce live. No run-through medical training exists and the entire medical workforce, including psychiatrists, have trained in other countries. This is reflected in a rich but often non-uniform approach to the provision of psychiatric care.","PeriodicalId":36441,"journal":{"name":"BJPsych International","volume":"19 1","pages":"72 - 74"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45901119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mental health legislation in Luxembourg, a small country in Western Europe","authors":"Anja Malmendier-Muehlschlegel, N. Power","doi":"10.1192/bji.2021.55","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2021.55","url":null,"abstract":"The article provides a brief overview of the legislation governing involuntary admissions to psychiatric hospitals in Luxembourg. The legislation was completely overhauled in 2009 and several human rights principles are enshrined into it. Emphasis is placed on voluntary, community-based treatment, and where compulsory treatment is required, it uses the least restrictive treatment option. Mentally ill offenders are dealt with through separate specialist legislation. Young people under the age of 18 are often detained using family law.","PeriodicalId":36441,"journal":{"name":"BJPsych International","volume":"19 1","pages":"70 - 72"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45168882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G. Sampogna, H. Elkholy, F. Baessler, B. Coskun, M. Pinto da Costa, R. Ramalho, F. Riese, A. Fiorillo
{"title":"Undergraduate psychiatric education: current situation and way forward","authors":"G. Sampogna, H. Elkholy, F. Baessler, B. Coskun, M. Pinto da Costa, R. Ramalho, F. Riese, A. Fiorillo","doi":"10.1192/bji.2021.48","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2021.48","url":null,"abstract":"Undergraduate psychiatric education is essential for the training of medical students and for their recruitment into psychiatry. A significant shortage of graduates choosing a career in psychiatry has been recently documented, and this trend might have many causes. When medical students have positive experiences of teaching, elective placements and exposure to psychiatric patients, their attitudes towards psychiatry are significantly better. Therefore, there is a need to improve the quality of undergraduate training courses in psychiatry. Innovative teaching strategies are suggested, including the use of movies, virtual reality, simulated patients and multiprofessional training wards.","PeriodicalId":36441,"journal":{"name":"BJPsych International","volume":"19 1","pages":"34 - 36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44657928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}