A5007256049- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Emotional Intelligence and Performance
- Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Organizational Learning and Leadership
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
- Risk Perception and Management
Royal Victoria Infirmary
2020-2024
Newcastle University
2017-2020
Durham University
2013-2015
University Hospital of North Tees
2015
Queen's University
2015
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
2010
Bangor University
2010
Background: Social functioning is an important treatment outcome for psychosis, and yet, we know little about its relationship to trauma despite high rates of in people with psychosis. Childhood likely disrupt the acquisition interpersonal relatedness skills including desire affiliation thus lead impaired social adulthood. Aims: We hypothesized that childhood would be a predictor poor adults psychosis further adulthood moderate this relationship. Method: A first-episode sample aged 15–65...
Objectives.Exercise is important in RA management.However, patients are less active than the general population.This qualitative study explores perceptions of regarding effects exercise on joint health.Methods.A purposive sample 12 female and 6 male outpatients [age: 23-76 years; disease duration: 2.5 months to 33 HAQ score: 0-2.13] participated four moderated focus groups.The main questions addressed were: (i) How do you feel affects your joints?; (ii) What behaviour?Transcriptions were...
Background: Patient and Public Involvement is now an essential part of health-related research. Evidence suggests that research involves patients members the public can enhance methodological rigor facilitate implementation findings.Aims: Our paper describes development a youth group (Youth Speak) aimed at increasing engagement in mental health research.Method: We provide selective review literature outline challenges benefits involving young people Examples how our has facilitated...
The paper forms part of a series papers outlining the theoretical framework for new model uncertainty distress (this paper), treatment implications arising from model, and empirical tests model. We define as subjective negative emotions experienced in response to yet unknown aspects given situation. In first we drawn on robust body research distinct areas including: threat models anxiety, perceived illness intolerance uncertainty. explore how are separable anxiety can understand behaviours...
Abstract Background Few studies relating to youth mental health have actively involved young people in the design and conduct of research. Aims This qualitative study explores perceptions about involving them Method An opportunistic sample eight (aged 14–24 years) from non‐statutory organizations was interviewed. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, inductive thematic analysis conducted. Results Six key themes emerged reflecting a desire for opportunity contribute every stage research...
Evidence from meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials show interventions for young people at ultra-high risk (UHR) developing psychosis are effective both clinically and economically. While research evidence has begun to be integrated into guidelines, there is a lack on the implementation these guidelines. This paper examines service provision UHR individuals in accordance with current guidelines within National Health Service (NHS) England.A self-report online survey was completed by...
Intolerance of Uncertainty (IU) is an individual´s "tendency to be bothered or upset by the (as yet) unknown elements a situation, whether possible outcome negative not." This construct, originally proposed in context Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), now considered transdiagnostic construct. The Scale (IUS; Freeston, Rhéaume, Letarte, Dugas, & Ladouceur, 1994) has been gold standard measure for IU, both original 27-item and 12-item (IUS-12; Carleton, Norton, Asmundson, 2007)...
PHOTO CREDIT: Anima visual This paper discusses the development of a systemic family clinic in Paediatric Health Psychology setting. Appreciative Inquiry (AI) was used and to consider future plans. Reviewing year on from AI session we identified benefits embedding work training strategy within department. enabled by willingness lean into uncertainty, clear boundaries, structure protected time. also helped us look towards growth future. We reflect process offer some key learning points that...
To explore the meaning of ‘community’, 42 participants shared their creative perspectives during a community festival in North East England. Thematic analysis identified themes conceptualising ‘community’; including connection, belonging, compassion, safety, sharing, inclusivity, and empowerment.
Law, R.-J., Breslin, A., Oliver, E., Mawn, L., Markland, D., Maddison, P., Thom, J. (2010). Exercise and rheumatoid arthritis: what's in it for us? Poster 288 in: Abstracts of the Rheumatology BSR BHPR Conference, 21-23 April 2010, Rheumatology, 49(suppl 1), i139-i143.
Objectives Evidence from meta-analyses of randomised clinical trials shows interventions for young people at ultra-high risk (UHR) developing psychosis are effective both clinically and economically. While research evidence has begun to be integrated into guidelines, there is a lack on the implementation these guidelines. This paper examines service provision UHR individuals in accordance with current guidelines within National Health Service (NHS) England. Method A self-report online survey...
The British Psychological Society’s Information Day on the Qualification in Sport and Exercise Psychology (Stage 2) was held at head office Leicester 20 June 2011. day is an opportunity for current potential candidates to gain more information regarding what required attain HPC BPS approved status as a chartered sport exercise psychologist. workshop hosted by Dr Martin Eubank (Chief Supervisor) Angie Cain (Qualifications officer), with presentation Prof. Dave Collins Andrew Cruickshank...
Exercise is considered important in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and has been found to improve fitness, muscle strength, functional ability psychological well-being. Despite these known advantages, RA patients are less active than general population. Current perceptions effects exercise, specifically regarding joint health, have not fully explored. Furthering knowledge this area necessary facilitate a patient-centred approach exercise prescription patients. PURPOSE: To...