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  • 1 - Introduction

  • Edited by Richard Bellamy, University College London, Jeff King, University College London
  • Book:
    The Cambridge Handbook of Constitutional Theory
    Published online:
    27 March 2025
    Print publication:
    24 April 2025, pp 1-20

  • Summary

    The Introduction starts by exploring three varieties of constitutional theory: normative, conceptual and positive. It then offers an account of the basic concept of a constitution, noting how it differs from its various conceptions. This section also defends the analytical structure of this volume into values, modalities and institutions as part of the basic concept of a constitution. The third section turns to constitutional norms, both written and unwritten, and their role within even a codified constitution. Finally, we look at the variety of constitutionalisms as a product of the essential contestability of the values, modalities and institutions of any conception of the constitution, be that conception theorised normatively, conceptually or positively (or draw on elements of all three approaches). This diversity is exemplified by the contrasting views of the contributors to this volume.

  • A systematic environmental intervention, nidotherapy, given to whole communities: protocol for a randomised stepped-wedge trial

  • Peter Tyrer, Mike Crawford, Abdullah Ahmad, Barbara Barrett, Woody Caan, Conor Duggan, Eleni Frisira, Tim Kendall, Jacob King, David Daley, Elizabeth Mullins, Richard Parish, Yangang Xing, Min Yang
  • Journal:
    BJPsych Open / Volume 11 / Issue 3 / May 2025
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    11 April 2025, e84
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  • Background

    Environmental changes can be positive in mental illness. Systematic, planned and guided environmental change in all its aspects is called nidotherapy. It has shown some benefit but has not been extended to whole communities.

    Aims

    A cluster-randomised step-wedge trial is planned in six village communities in Nottinghamshire, England, covering an adult population of 400.

    Method

    Adults in six villages will be offered a full personal environmental assessment followed by agreed change in different 3-month periods over the course of 1 year. All six villages have populations between 51 and 100 residents and are similar demographically. Assessments of mental health, personality status, social function, quality of life and environment satisfaction will be made. After the initial baseline period of 3 months, two villages will be randomised to nidotherapy for 3 months, a further two at 6 months and the last two at 9 months.

    Results

    The primary outcome will be change in social function; secondary outcomes include health-related quality of life, anxiety and depressive symptoms, personality status, costs of nidotherapy and life satisfaction. Adverse events will also be recorded. The analysis will be carried out using a multimodal statistical approach examining (a) the change in scores of the primary outcome (social function); (b) change in scores of all secondary outcomes, including costs; and (c) changes in environmental satisfaction.

    Conclusions

    The findings of this study should help to determine whether nidotherapy has a place in the early detection and treatment of mental pathology.

The Cambridge Handbook of Constitutional Theory
  • Edited by Richard Bellamy, Jeff King
  • Published online:
    27 March 2025
    Print publication:
    24 April 2025
  • This Handbook brings together contributions from leading scholars of constitutionaltheory, with backgrounds in law, philosophy and political science. Its sixty chapters not only offer an exceptional survey of the field but also provide a major contribution to it. The book explores three main areas. First, the values upheld by a constitution, including rights, freedom, equality, dignity and well-being. Second, the modalities of a constitutional system, such as the separation of powers, democratic representation and the rule of law. Finally, the institutions through which it operates, both legal and political, including courts, elections, parliaments and international organisations. It also considers the challenges confronting constitutional arrangements from growing inequality, populism, climate change and migration.

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