Local GP Sugina Hesketh explains why she sometimes refers patients to the Blackthorn Garden.

Talking about Blackthorn: referring GP

How do biology, psychology and social science contribute to our understanding of mental health and mental illness? How do the biomedical and biopsychosocial models compare when it comes to diagnosis and treatment? This album reveals the importance of the perspective scientists and health professionals take, and the difference it can make to treatment outcomes. The Blackthorn Garden case study illustrates a holistic approach to helping people with mental health conditions integrate themselves back into society. Clinical psychologist Neil Frude explores issues relating to both diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders; addiction psychiatrist Emily Finch illustrates how heroin and alcohol misuse could be considered to be a mental health conditions; and research scientist Martin Rossor’s discussion reveals the current position with research into treatments for Alzheimer’s dementia. This material forms part of The Open University module The science of the mind: investigating mental health

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The science of the mind: investigating mental health

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A typical day at Blackthorn Garden, a social enterprise venture which provides work placements for people with mental health problems.

The Blackthorn Garden

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Jan Prior talks about how people are referred to Blackthorn, the importance of teamwork, and the overall aims of the enterprise.

Talking about Blackthorn: referring GP

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