A5064434865- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Identity, Memory, and Therapy
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Persona Design and Applications
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Treatment of Major Depression
University of Ulster
2014-2023
Centre for Mental Health
2012-2023
Work Research Centre
2022
University of Leicester
2022
Medical Research Council
2013
: Although post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) onset-persistence is thought to vary significantly by trauma type, most epidemiological surveys are incapable of assessing this because they evaluate lifetime PTSD only for traumas nominated respondents as their 'worst.'
Background Clinical research suggests that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients exposed to multiple traumatic events (TEs) rather than a single TE have increased morbidity and dysfunction. Although epidemiological surveys in the United States Europe also document high rates of exposure, no population-based cross-national data examined this issue. Methods Data were analyzed from 20 population World Health Organization Mental Survey Initiative (n = 51,295 aged 18+). The Composite...
BackgroundAlthough childhood adversities are known to predict increased risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after traumatic experiences, it is unclear whether this association varies by adversity or experience types age.AimsTo examine variation in associations with PTSD according types, and life-course stage.MethodEpidemiological data were analysed from the World Mental Health Surveys (n = 27 017).ResultsFour (physical sexual abuse, neglect, parent psychopathology) associated...
Background The current study provides the first epidemiological estimates of lifetime mental disorders across NI based on DSM-IV criteria. Risk factors, delays in treatment and experience conflict are also examined. Method Nationally representative face-to-face household survey 4340 individuals aged ⩾18 years using Composite International Diagnostic Interview. Analyses were implemented SAS STATA software. Results Lifetime prevalence any disorder was 39.1% while projected risk 48.6%....
In this study, data from the World Mental Health Survey's Northern Ireland (NI) Study of and Stress (NISHS) was used to assess associations between conflict- non-conflict–related traumatic events suicidal behaviour, controlling for age gender effects mental disorders in NI. DSM ideation, plans attempts were assessed using Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) a multi-stage, clustered area probability household sample (N = 4,340, response rate 68.4%). The event categories based...
The authors provide epidemiological estimates of trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and associated mental disorders in Northern Ireland (NI) with a focus on the impact civil conflict using data from NI Study Health Stress (NISHS), representative survey adults NI. Overall 60.6% had lifetime traumatic event, 39.0% experienced presumed conflict‐related event. Men were significantly more likely to experience any event most types ( p < .05). 12‐month prevalence PTSD 8.8% 5.1%,...
To assess prevalence and correlates of family caregiver burdens associated with mental physical conditions worldwide.Cross-sectional community surveys asked 43,732 adults residing in 19 countries the WHO World Mental Health (WMH) Surveys about chronic health first-degree relatives objective (time, financial) subjective (distress, embarrassment) burdens. Magnitudes associations burden are examined by kinship status problem; population-level estimates provided.Among 18.9-40.3% respondents...
Abstract The objective of this study was to estimate the economic costs posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Northern Ireland (NI) adult population. authors present a prevalence‐based, bottom‐up based primarily on data from 1,986 participants in Study Health and Stress (NISHS). Both direct treatment indirect productivity losses were included. Units service medication resource use obtained NISHS combined with their relevant unit Personal Social Services Research Unit Prescription Costs...
Dementia is an international research priority. Reminiscence intervention that prompts memories and has been widely used as a therapeutic approach for people living with dementia. We developed novel iPad app to support home-based personalized reminiscence. It crucial technology-enabled reminiscence interventions are appraised.We sought measure the effect of on mutuality (defined level "closeness" between adult dementia their carer), quality carer patient relationship, subjective well-being.A...
The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the impact a home-based, personalised reminiscence programme facilitated through an iPad app on people living with dementia and their family carers. Semi-structured interviews were used collect data from 15 17 carers region United Kingdom. recorded, transcribed analysed using thematic analysis. Six key themes emerged related usability (‘It’s part my life now’); revisiting past (‘Memories that are important me’); home use (‘It homely’); person...
This paper reports on a study that examines the value of several common usability testing protocols, methods and metrics when used to evaluate new personalised reminiscence 'app'. The app, called 'InspireD', is bespoke app designed support for people living with dementia. focused determining commonly evaluating apps use by dementia their caregivers. indicated observation recording task completion rates times produced most reliable results. think-aloud methodology was difficult did not...
the health impacts of caregiving and volunteering are rarely studied concurrently, despite potential for both synergies conflicts. This population-based study examines association these activities on subsequent mortality.a census-based record-linkage 244,429 people aged 65 over, with cohort characteristics, status, presence chronic conditions derived from Census returns. Mortality risk was assessed over following 45 months adjustment baseline characteristics.caregivers volunteers were...
Background In this global study we sought to estimate the degree which a family member might feel embarrassed when close relative is suffering from an alcohol, drug, or mental health condition (ADMC) versus general medical (GMC). To date, most studies have considered embarrassment and stigma in society internalized by afflicted individual but not assessed large-scale study. Method 16 sites of World Mental Health Surveys (WMHS), standardized assessments were completed including items on...
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has affected mental health and social connections. Older people may be disproportionately affected, placing them at increased risk for complex ill-health outcomes quality of life undermined by anxiety depression. Understanding gender differences in the determinants depression symptoms is crucial to policy practice. This study aims examine gender-specific symptom subtypes (and subthreshold symptoms) an older English population sampled during COVID period,...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the usage a reminiscence app by people living with dementia and their family carers, comparing event log data generated from alongside qualitative experience process. A cross-comparative analysis electronic logging interview conducted. Electronic were obtained for 28 participating dyads (n = 56) sample comprised 14 16 carers 30). thematic framework used in transcripts identification recurrent themes. cross-comparison revealed 25 out regularly engaged...