73 research outputs found
Judgements of Solomon: anxieties and defences of social workers involved in care proceedings
Evidence from focus group discussions with social workers in child care and child protection was collected for a research project exploring decision-making in care proceedings and seeking a better understanding of the causes of delay in the process. Here this material is used to examine social workersā feelings about their work and to explore the anxieties they expressed. Isabel Menziesās work on containing anxiety in institutions is used to provide a conceptual framework for thinking about the ways in which individualsā unconscious defences against anxiety may affect the structure, policies and practices of the organization in which they work. It is suggested that this dimension needs to be taken into account in understanding difficulties which arise in putting policy into practice
The role of proteomics in depression research
Depression is a severe neuropsychiatric disorder affecting approximately 10% of the world population. Despite this, the molecular mechanisms underlying the disorder are still not understood. Novel technologies such as proteomic-based platforms are beginning to offer new insights into this devastating illness, beyond those provided by the standard targeted methodologies. Here, we will show the potential of proteome analyses as a tool to elucidate the pathophysiological mechanisms of depression as well as the discovery of potential diagnostic, therapeutic and disease course biomarkers
The Relationship between Patterns of Family Interaction and Psychiatric Disorder in Children
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