Utility of formulation: Can we see the wood for the trees?

Tess Saunders; Stephanie Martin; Emily Lennie; Anna Hodgson; Toby Brandon

doi:10.53841/bpscpf.2025.1.387.8

Utility of formulation: Can we see the wood for the trees?

Tess Saunders, Stephanie Martin, Emily Lennie, Anna Hodgson, Toby Brandon

School of Communities and Education

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Abstract

This review examines current research into the use of formulation in UK mental health services. The literature is diverse, however there is evidence that formulation has positive impacts for both service users and staff.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	8-12
Number of pages	5
Journal	Clinical Psychology Forum
Volume	1
Issue number	387
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.53841/bpscpf.2025.1.387.8
Publication status	Published - 29 May 2025

Keywords

Formulation
Mental health
Service users
Staff

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