A5023627516- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
University of Ulster
2015-2024
Research Foundation for the State University of New York
2023
Binghamton University
2023
SUNY Delhi
2020-2023
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
2022
University of Leicester
2022
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
2022
University of Cincinnati
2019-2020
Trinity College Dublin
2020
OGT Amenity (Ireland)
2016
Abstract Identifying and understanding COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy within distinct populations may aid future public health messaging. Using nationally representative data from the general adult of Ireland ( N = 1041) United Kingdom (UK; 2025), we found that hesitancy/resistance was evident for 35% 31% these respectively. Vaccine hesitant/resistant respondents in UK differed on a number sociodemographic health-related variables but were similar across broad array psychological constructs. In...
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented global crisis, necessitating drastic changes to living conditions, social life, personal freedom and economic activity. No study yet examined the presence of psychiatric symptoms in UK population under similar conditions.We investigated prevalence COVID-19-related anxiety, generalised depression trauma during early phase pandemic, estimated associations with variables likely influence these symptoms.Between 23 28 March 2020, a quota sample...
Background The COVID‐19 pandemic in Ireland resulted a nationwide quarantine on March 27, 2020. This study represents the first assessment of rates anxiety and depression general population during pandemic. Aims Our aim was to estimate probable prevalence generalized disorder (GAD) identify sociodemographic risk factors associated with screening positive for GAD or depression. second determine if related highest amongst those society at greatest morality from COVID‐19. Method Self‐report...
This study aimed to estimate the association between anxiety associated with COVID‐19 and somatic symptoms, using data from a large, representative sample ( N = 2,025) of UK adult population. Results showed that moderate high levels were significantly general symptoms in particular gastrointestinal fatigue symptoms. pattern associations remained significant after controlling for generalized disorder (GAD), pre‐existing health problems, age, gender, income. is first evidence makes unique...
The current study argues that population prevalence estimates for mental health disorders, or changes in mean scores over time, may not adequately reflect the heterogeneity response to COVID-19 pandemic within population.
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented global crisis necessitating drastic changes to living conditions, social life, personal freedom and economic activity. No study yet examined the presence of psychiatric symptoms in UK population similar conditions.AimsWe investigated prevalence related anxiety, generalised depression trauma a representative sample during early phase pandemic, estimated associations with variables likely influence these symptoms.MethodBetween March...
Abstract The prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as it relates to individuals’ experiences the COVID‐19 pandemic has yet be determined. This study was conducted determine rates COVID‐19–related PTSD in Irish general population, level comorbidity with depression and anxiety, sociodemographic risk factors associated PTSD. A nationally representative sample adults from population Republic Ireland ( N = 1,041) completed self‐report measures all variables. rate 17.7% n 184), 95% CI...
The over-purchasing and hoarding of necessities is a common response to crises, especially in developed economies where there normally an expectation plentiful supply. This behaviour was observed internationally during the early stages Covid-19 pandemic. In absence actual scarcity, this can be described as 'panic buying' lead temporary shortages. However, have been few psychological studies phenomenon. Here we propose model informed by animal foraging theory make predictions about variables...
Abstract Background The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) are self-report measures of major depressive disorder generalised anxiety disorder. primary aim this study was to test for differential item functioning (DIF) on the PHQ-9 GAD-7 items based age, sex (males females), country. Method Data from nationally representative surveys in UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy (combined N = 6,054) were used fit confirmatory factor analytic multiple-indictor...
Objective Support for ICD ‐11 post‐traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD ) and complex CPTSD is growing; however, few studies include refugees or examine the clinical utility of / classifications. This study sought to provide first evaluations (i) factor structure amongst in Middle East; (ii) International Trauma Questionnaire ITQ identify a humanitarian context. Method Participants were 112 treatment‐seeking Syrian living Lebanon. Factorial validity was assessed using confirmatory analysis CFA...
A new diagnosis, complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), is set to be introduced in the 11th revision International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). Studies have supported a unique group trauma-exposed individuals who exhibit symptoms consistent with CPTSD proposals. No studies yet tested proposed latent symptom structure for ICD-11. This study tests factorial validity and assesses role range risk factors predict CPTSD.A large sample (N = 453) treatment-seeking adult victims...
Objectives The COVID‐19 pandemic is one of the greatest global health threats facing humanity in recent memory. This study aimed to explore influences on hygienic practices, a set key transmission behaviours, relation Capability, Opportunity, Motivation‐Behaviour (COM‐B) model behaviour change (Michie et al., 2011). Design Data from first wave longitudinal survey were used, launched early stages UK pandemic. Methods Participants 2025 adults aged 18 and older, representative population,...
Few studies have examined changes in mental health before and after the outbreak of COVID-19. We prevalence major depression generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) between February 2019 March-April 2020; if there were GAD during six weeks nationwide lockdown; we identified factors that predicted across six-week lockdown period. Nationally representative samples Irish adults gathered using identical methods (N = 1020) 2020 1041). The latter was reassessed later. Significantly more people screened...
Research has demonstrated that situational factors such as perceived threats to the social order activate latent authoritarianism. The deadly COVID-19 pandemic presents a rare opportunity test whether existential threat stemming from an indiscriminate virus moderates relationship between authoritarianism and political attitudes toward nation out-groups. Using data two large nationally representative samples of adults in United Kingdom (N = 2,025) Republic Ireland 1,041) collected during...
Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emergency has led to numerous attempts assess the impact of pandemic on population mental health. findings indicate an increase in depression and anxiety but have been limited by lack specificity about which aspects (e.g. viral exposure or economic threats) adverse health outcomes. Methods Network analyses were conducted data from wave 1 ( N = 2025, recruited 23 March–28 March 2020) 2 1406, recontacts 22 April–1 May COVID-19...
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland precipitated temporary closure all non-essential services and a nationwide quarantine as March 27th, 2020. This study represents first assessment mental health nation during initial phase response, part multi-wave investigation into social, behavioural, psychological impact pandemic.Aims: First, estimate prevalence rates depression, generalized anxiety disorder, combined identify risk factors associated with screening positive for...
High risk of mental health problems is associated with loneliness resulting from social distancing measures and “lockdowns” that have been imposed globally due to the COVID‐19 pandemic. This study explores interconnectedness loneliness, anxiety depression on a symptom level using network analysis. A representative sample participants ( N = 1041), who were at least 18 years age, was recruited Republic Ireland (ROI). Loneliness, assessed validated instruments. Network analysis used identify...
Few studies have examined the interaction of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and positive (PCEs) with mental health outcomes in nationally representative European populations.The primary objective was to test models resilience through investigating associations between ACEs PCEs young people's risk common mood anxiety disorders, self-harm suicidal ideation.Data were from Northern Ireland Youth Wellbeing Survey (NIYWS), a stratified random probability household survey conducted June 2019...