A5077248336- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Disaster Response and Management
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Gun Ownership and Violence Research
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Global Health Workforce Issues
University of Newcastle Australia
2021-2025
University of Ghana
2015-2018
Adolescent suicide is now a major health concern for many countries. However, there paucity of systematic studies and lack official statistics on adolescent in Ghana. Mass media coverage (even though crude), at least, may reflect the reality phenomenon. With an ecological orientation, this study used qualitative content analysis to analyse pattern 44 reports Ghana from January 2001 through September 2014. Results showed that hanging was dominant method used. The behaviour usually takes place...
In Ghana, incest is considered sinful, taboo, and illegal. However, recent media reports show that has become a daily reality in Ghana. This study situational analysis of the pattern Ghana as reported from January 2008 through July 2015. Qualitative content was conducted on 48 news The findings showed father–daughter most frequent across period. Forty-seven females aged 3 to 25 years male were identified victims. Generally, lasted between 1 day 13 before disclosure. Perpetrators employed...
The words we use to talk about suicide, mental health concerns and alcohol other drug matter. They play a crucial role in shaping public perceptions can reinforce shame stigma, impact help-seeking behaviours impede long-term recovery. In some cases, the may lead increased suicidal behaviour our communities. This paper outlines development of new language guidelines with best-practice advice for communicating wellbeing, concerns, use. this guidance supporting resources included consultation...
Evidence from Africa on the motivations and experiences of student volunteers in community disaster relief response programmes are rare. This study explores views students, who volunteered at emergency mental health site after 3 June 2015 flood fire Accra, implications for future professional work Ghana. Thematic analysis 15 qualitative in-depth interviews showed that, overall, were both self-oriented other-oriented. The students viewed as a touching experience call duty. provided with...
The way in which topics like suicide, mental health concerns and alcohol other drug use are communicated matters. It has the potential to have either a positive or negative impact on people communities, particularly those with lived experience of these concerns. This article draws findings qualitative study designed explore experiences perceptions stakeholders imagery language used depict use.