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- Title
Optimism, resilience and compassion in the health service: What works and what doesn't, and can we afford it?
- Authors
Dobbin, Alastair
- Abstract
I work for a mental health charity in Scotland that helps build mental resilience by taking an approach of building access to positive emotions. I learned hypnotherapy 25 years ago, and for many years I ran an NHS clinic for mental health referrals from fellow GPs. I was impressed at how very simple tools such as self hypnosis could have a big impact on patients' problems. I did research with Edinburgh University into the treatment of mental health disorders, depression, burnout and psychosomatic disorders (irritable bowel) in a primary care setting. Based on my research I have developed a guided self-help programme called Positive Mental Training for use by GPs and other health professionals in the treatment of emotional distress.
- Publication
Journal of Holistic Healthcare, 2013, Vol 10, Issue 3, p16
- ISSN
1743-9493
- Publication type
Academic Journal