The British journal of psychiatry. Supplement
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Br J Psychiatry Suppl · Jan 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialPreventing depression and promoting resilience: feasibility study of a school-based cognitive-behavioural intervention.
The limited reach and effectiveness of psychological treatments for adolescent depression have fuelled interest in alternative approaches designed to promote resilience. Schools offer a convenient location for the widespread delivery of depression prevention programmes, although little research has evaluated the feasibility of delivering interventions in this setting. ⋯ Delivering and undertaking methodologically robust evaluations of universal school-based depression programmes is feasible.
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Br J Psychiatry Suppl · Aug 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialEffectiveness and cost-effectiveness of admissions to women's crisis houses compared with traditional psychiatric wards: pilot patient-preference randomised controlled trial.
Women's crisis houses have been developed in the UK as a less stigmatising and less institutional alternative to traditional psychiatric wards. ⋯ Although the sample sizes were too small to allow definite conclusions, the results suggest that when services are able to provide interventions preferred by patients, those patients are more likely to be satisfied with treatment. This pilot study provides some evidence that women's crisis houses are as effective as traditional psychiatric wards, and may be more cost-effective.