News from Jane Vanderpyl
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E-therapy – an elegant solution for everyone?
Published: 15 May 2013 by Jane Vanderpyl
From the first trials of internet-based psychological therapies in the early 2000s, results have been compelling. Interest in e-therapies continues to grow among mental health professionals working in both primary and secondary care, funders, planners, and service users.
Evidence into practice - knowledge translation in action
Published: 21 February 2013 by Jane Vanderpyl
In 2005, the World Health Organization director-general wrote "there is a gap between today’s scientific advances and their application: between what we know and what is actually being done".
The use of DoView in non-government organisations
Published: 06 December 2012 by Jane Vanderpyl
Platform Trust, along with Te Pou, assisted 10 mental health non-government organisations (NGOs) to use DoView to implement outcomes systems in their organisations.
Improving the acute inpatient environment
Published: 30 August 2012 by Jane Vanderpyl
The environment is a central factor for the treatment of people with acute mental health and addiction issues. It has long been speculated that the physical environment in which treatment occurs impacts on both the treatment process and the outcomes for service users.
Keeping the flame alive - inspirational stories
Published: 16 August 2012 by Jane Vanderpyl
What do the mental health and disability sectors have in common with our New Zealand Olympic athletes? Plenty! Persistence, planning, commitment, coaching, and hours of practice – all these factors also apply to the innovative work that mental health and disability services are developing.
