A systematic environmental intervention, nidotherapy, given to whole communities: protocol for a randomised stepped-wedge trial

BJPsych Open, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(3)

Published: April 11, 2025

Background Environmental changes can be positive in mental illness. Systematic, planned and guided environmental change all its aspects is called nidotherapy. It has shown some benefit but not been extended to whole communities. Aims A cluster-randomised step-wedge trial six village communities Nottinghamshire, England, covering an adult population of 400. Method Adults villages will offered a full personal assessment followed by agreed different 3-month periods over the course 1 year. All have populations between 51 100 residents are similar demographically. Assessments health, personality status, social function, quality life environment satisfaction made. After initial baseline period 3 months, two randomised nidotherapy for further at 6 months last 9 months. Results The primary outcome function; secondary outcomes include health-related life, anxiety depressive symptoms, costs satisfaction. Adverse events also recorded. analysis carried out using multimodal statistical approach examining (a) scores (social function); (b) outcomes, including costs; (c) Conclusions findings this study should help determine whether place early detection treatment pathology.

Language: Английский

The benefits and hazards of psychodrama in the management of mental illness: qualitative study linked to nidotherapy

BJPsych Bulletin, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 5

Published: Aug. 9, 2024

Drama therapy is a popular form of management in mental illness, as it reaches out beyond many other therapies. Few studies have examined both the advantages and disadvantages this medium. This qualitative study examines both, finds gains hazards.

Language: Английский