Introduction
Understanding and Finding Research
Understanding Non-Scientific Approaches
Taking Part in Research
Introduction
More needs to be known about mental health in
the UK . We believe that research into treatments,
preventative measures, attitudes and environment
is key to understanding and treating mental illness,
as well as promoting good mental health. The ability
to interpret and understand research findings
is key to stimulating better, balanced debate
enhancing the professional/layman relationship.
Research involves a variety of approaches so if
you don't know what an RCT is, can't understand
why people put their faith in an 'unscientific'
evidence base, or simply want to keep up to date
with the latest research news, this is the section
for you.
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Understanding
and Finding Research
It can be difficult to interpret medical jargon
and follow convoluted arguments. For a good overview
of how to make sense of research click
this link. For a more light-hearted approach
click
this link. If you wish to search for research
an excellent place to start is the Cochrane
library.
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Understanding
Non-Scientific Approaches
An approach can legitimately be called unscientific
where there is a good, scientific understanding
of the topic to contradict the approach in question.
Where there is no well-developed understanding
of an approach, it is arrogant to dismiss it as
unscientific. Some areas are unsuited to traditional,
scientific research methods and a lack of evidence
does not disprove efficacy. For an interesting
overview of why people fall for 'quackery' click
this link. To better understand the evidence
base for complementary thereapies click
this link.
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Taking
Part in Research
Would you like to suggest an area that needs further investigation, join our database of people interested in taking part in studies, or perhaps
you are a researcher interested in conducting or publicising a study? The Centre for Mental Health can help. Email us to find out more.
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