A5083123673- Community Health and Development
- Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Migration, Refugees, and Integration
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Family Support in Illness
- Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Psychodrama and Leishmaniasis Studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Irish and British Studies
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
Nottingham Trent University
2016-2025
University of Greenwich
2021
The University of Queensland
2021
University of Bedfordshire
2015
University College Dublin
2011-2014
University College Cork
2011
Communities are vital sources of support during crisis, providing collective contexts for shared identity and solidarity that predict supportive, prosocial responses. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a global health crisis capable exerting heavy toll on the mental community members while inducing unwelcome levels social disconnection. Simultaneously, lockdown restrictions have forced vulnerable to depend upon fellow residents. Fortunately, voluntary helping can be beneficial well-being...
This study aimed to assess the degree which 'social cure' model of psychosocial health captures understandings and experiences healthcare staff patients in a social prescribing (SP) pathway these processes predict effect on usage.Mixed-methods: Study 1: semistructured interviews; 2: longitudinal survey.An English SP delivered between 2017 2019.Study general practitioners (GPs) (n=7), providers (n=9) service users (n=19). 630 engaging with at 4-month follow-up after initial referral...
Abstract A substantial literature supports the important role that social group memberships play in enhancing health. While processes through which constitute a “Social Cure” are becoming increasingly well defined, mechanisms these groups contribute to vulnerability and act as Curse” less understood. We present an overview of Social Cure then go beyond this show how underpinning health benefits membership can also negatively affect individuals their absence. First, we provide early research....
Abstract Social identities enhance members' well‐being through the provision of social support and feelings collective efficacy as well by acting a basis for action. However, precise mechanisms which identification acts to can be complicated stigmatisation, potentially undermines solidarity The present research examines real‐world stigmatised community group in order investigate following: (1) identity processes that act action (2) consequences stigmatisation these processes. Study 1...
Abstract Cohesive, resilient communities are vital to the well‐being of residents. Uncovering determinants successful community identities is therefore essential progressing health agenda. Engaging in participation through volunteering may be one pathway building local identity and enhancing residents’ well‐being, but group processes connecting them remain unexplored. We conducted two studies investigating these dynamics using “Social Cure” perspective. First, we analysed 53 in‐depth...
We examined whether the Social Cure (SC) perspective explains efficacy of a Prescribing (SP) pathway which addresses healthcare needs through enhancing social connections. Data were collected at entry from patients with long-term health conditions, or who felt isolated/lonely/anxious ( N = 630), then again 4 months later 178), and 6-9 63). Being on was associated increased group memberships between T0 T1. The relationship quality-of-life serially mediated by belonging, support loneliness....
Levels of loneliness across the world have reached epidemic proportions, and their impact upon population health is increasingly apparent. In response, policies initiatives attempted to reduce by targeting social isolation among residents local communities. Yet, little known about psychological processes underpinning relationships between community belonging, loneliness, well‐being. We report three studies which apply Social Identity Approach Health examine mechanisms identity, health,...
In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the threats to health posed by loneliness. One main strategies that recommended address this is social prescribing (SP). This typically involves general practitioners (GPs) and other directing clients who are experiencing loneliness related conditions take part in activities—typically recreational community contexts. However, evidence for effectiveness SP mixed—leading some suggest enthusiasm it might be misplaced. review, we argue a...
Introduction There have been few controlled evaluations of Social Prescribing (SP), in which link workers support lonely individuals to engage with community-based social activities. This study reports early outcomes a trial comparing General Practitioner treatment-as-usual (TAU) TAU combined (SP) adults experiencing loneliness Queensland. Methods Participants were 114 who non-randomly assigned one two conditions (SP, n = 63; TAU, 51) and assessed at baseline 8 weeks, on primary (loneliness,...
Retention of a positively valued illness identity contributes to poor outcomes for individuals with eating disorders (EDs). Consequently, dis-identification from the and adoption recovery are vital successful recovery. While social processes have been shown influence ED maintenance, their role in is rarely considered. This study explores how sense shared helps EDs manage condition promotes Transcripts 18 online support sessions involving 75 participants were thematically analysed. Our...
Abstract Over 29,000 foreign nationals are detained yearly in British Immigration Removal Centres for undefined periods. This study investigated the role played by social identities way detainees affected by, make sense of, and deal with detention. An opportunity sample of 40 was interviewed on topics including support, identity, well‐being, data were analysed using theoretical thematic analysis. Participants struggled loss networks, rights, agency, joining a stigmatised group. Social guided...
Both anxiety and depression have been identified as negative health outcomes associated with the distressing nature of Covid-19 pandemic, especially among young people. Within this age demographic, trans gender diverse people may be particularly vulnerable to pandemic-related mental outcomes, such depression, due social challenges, dissonance, poor they experience. Furthermore, distancing measures impose several unique help-seeking challenges which further contribute worsening health. While...
ABSTRACT The impact of community stigmatisation upon service usage has been largely overlooked from a social identity perspective. Specifically, the identity‐mediated mechanisms by which hinders use remain unspecified. present study examines how providers, workers and residents recount their experience local this shapes residents' uptake welfare, education support services. Twenty individual group interviews with 10 residents, 16 six statutory providers in economically disadvantaged...
Objective The ITRACK study explored the process and predictors of transition between Child Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Adult (AMHS) in Republic Ireland. Method Following ethical approval, clinicians each Ireland’s four Service Executive (HSE) areas were contacted, informed about invited to participate. Clinicians identified all cases who had reached boundary (i.e. upper age limit for that CAMHS team) January December 2010. Data collected on clinical socio-demographic details...
Service user involvement is essential for quality care in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). This study was conducted to explore adolescents' parents' experiences of CAMHS relation accessibility, approachability appropriateness. used a descriptive qualitative design, focus groups single interviews were with adolescents (n = 15) parents 32) from three mental health clinics. Data analysed using thematic analysis. Accessing services challenging experience many due...
Social prescribing (or community referral) is a model of healthcare designed to address social needs that contribute poor health. At the heart programs link worker, who liaises between clients, health professionals and organisations. newly emerging in Australia but there are already calls for large-scale roll out. This research, therefore, aimed understand Australian workers' role skills required, determine where such workforce could be drawn from Australia, identify what training resources...
Abstract Aim Ensuring a seamless transition from child to adult mental health services poses challenges for worldwide. This is an important process in the ongoing care of young people with illness; therefore, it incumbent on all countries probe their individual structures assess quality service delivery this vulnerable cohort. To date, there have been no published studies Child Adult Mental Health Services Republic I reland. end, nationwide survey policies community teams both was conducted...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background:</bold> To make confident referrals to link worker social prescribing (LWSP) programs, GPs and other health providers need evidence of their overall effectiveness the value relationships activities that contribute outcomes. This research aimed examine these questions in data collected from participants a LWSP program over an 18-month follow-up period. <bold>Methods:</bold> Sixty-four (<italic>M</italic><sub><italic>age</italic></sub> = 53.59) enrolled...
There has been a rapid increase in the delivery of social prescribing globally recent years. However, lack theoretical framework, diversity interventions and outcome measures, ongoing resources to provide services equitably coordinated research agenda make it challenging for practitioners know how best put into practice. This paper summarises perspectives from 29 UK Australian authors sets course future implementation four key areas: theory, measurement, resourcing equity, discovery (big...
This study examines aspects of healthcare professionals' knowledge and attitudes about eating disorders (EDs), which might impede the effective detection or treatment EDs in Ireland.A total 1,916 professionals were invited to participate a web-based survey. Participants randomly allocated view one five vignettes depicting young person with symptoms consistent anorexia nervosa, bulimia binge-eating disorder, depression type 1 diabetes. Study-specific questions examined participants' responses...
Research in the social cure tradition shows that groups can reduce members' stress by providing support to cope with challenges, but it has yet consider how this applies anxiety occasioned outgroups. on intergroup contact extensively examined reducing improves attitudes towards outgroups, examine role of intragroup processes facilitating this. The present article takes case residential contact, which impact diversification upon neighborhood cohesion is hotly debated, identification and from...
The economic crisis precipitated by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has placed considerable financial pressures on households across world. These are compounded enforced isolation accompanying restrictions, during which individuals can struggle to access external assistance and often need rely heavily social, emotional, support of other family members. Previous research indicates that stress negative consequences for mental health well-being members, but heightened identification...
Abstract This paper considers the impact of pubertal status and timing on disordered eating in Irish adolescents. 1190 boys 1841 girls completed Eating Attitudes Test‐26, Disorder Inventory‐III self‐report measures timing. Regarding status, greater maturity was associated with increased overall concerns, higher drive for thinness levels body dissatisfaction. In boys, lower timing, early‐maturing showed most highest thinness, scored bulimic symptoms were dissatisfied their bodies. contrast,...
Abstract Adolescents attending Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) requiring ongoing care are transferred to adult services (AMHS) at eighteen. Many young people with service needs not being referred, or refusing referral AMHS. This study explored these issues from a social identity change perspective. Transcripts of interviews conducted (n = 11), their parents 5) and child 11) 8) psychiatrists were thematically analysed. Transition AMHS confirmed an illness identity. Young...
Little research has investigated adolescents' understanding of eating disorders (EDs) or attitudes towards people affected by EDs. This impedes the development targeted health promotion interventions. In current study, 290 adolescents viewed a vignette depicting target with either anorexia nervosa, bulimia binge disorder, Depression Type 1 Diabetes. Subsequent questionnaires assessed and disorder described. Adolescents recognised symptoms depression significantly more frequently than any ED....