A5084650901- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Social Work Education and Practice
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Community Health and Development
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Social Capital and Networks
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- Research in Social Sciences
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
University of York
2016-2025
Centre for Mental Health
2014-2024
King's College London
2004-2015
University of Central Lancashire
2015
Population Services International
2005-2010
Psychiatry Research Trust
2004
Previous research suggests that social workers experience high levels of stress and burnout but most remain committed to their work.To examine the prevalence burnout, job satisfaction among mental health (MHSWs) factors responsible for this.A postal survey incorporating General Health Questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory, Karasek Job Content Questionnaire a measure was sent 610 MHSWs in England Wales.Eligible respondents (n=237) reported emotional exhaustion low satisfaction; 111 (47%)...
Journal Article Stress and Pressures in Mental Health Social Work: The Worker Speaks Get access Peter Huxley, Huxley Correspondence to Professor Care Workforce Research Unit, Franklin-Wilkins Building, Stamford Street, London SE1 9NN, UK. Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Sherrill Evans, Evans Claire Gately, Gately Martin Webber, Webber Alex Mears, Mears Sarah Pajak, Pajak Tim Kendall, Kendall Jibby Medina, Medina Cornelius Katona British of Work,...
Objectives To produce a robust measure of social inclusion [Social and Community Opportunities Profile (SCOPE)] that is multidimensional captures multiple life domains; incorporates objective subjective indicators inclusion; has sound psychometric properties including responsiveness; facilitates benchmark comparisons with normative general population mental health samples [including common disorder (CMD) severe illness groups]; can be used people problems receiving support from services or...
Aims. Discrimination against people with severe mental illness is an international problem. It associated reduced social contact and hinders recovery. This paper aims to evaluate if experienced or anticipated discrimination capital, a known correlate of health. Methods. Data from the annual viewpoint cross-sectional survey ( n = 1016) were analysed. Exploratory univariate analysis was used identify correlates capital in sample, which then evaluated linear regression models. Additional...
Background Connectedness is a central dimension of personal recovery from severe mental illness (SMI). Research reports that people with SMI have lower social capital and poorer-quality networks compared to the general population. Aims To identify well-being network (PWN) types explore additional insights mapping connections places activities alongside ties. Method We carried out 150 interviews individuals mapped ties, their impact on well-being. PWN were developed using analysis...
People with severe mental health problems such as psychosis have access to less social capital, defined resources within networks, than members of the general population. However, a lack theoretically and empirically informed models hampers development interventions which seek enhance an individual's networks. This paper reports findings qualitative study, used ethnographic field methods in six sites England investigate how workers helped people recovering from their study drew upon practice...
Background: Evidence-based strategies for treating mental health conditions need to be scaled up address the treatment gap in low- and middle-income countries. Most medical psychological interventions of have been developed evaluated high-income However, imperative scaling such potentially ignores local realities, may also discredit or replace frameworks responding distress. Aims: This article aims develop a framework cultural adaptation social which are within, draw upon, contexts, ensure...
Background Care planning for recovery and to work towards hospital discharge is integral good practice in mental health in-patient settings. Authorised leave from hospital, especially those who are detained, can be used check readiness maintain social connections that support a patient’s journey. Leave therefore often involves friends family, or ‘carers’. However, carer involvement limited, carers struggle with feeling unsupported during the leave. Aims This study aimed explore carers’...
Introduction Policy drivers in mental health to address personal recovery, stigma and poor physical indicate that new service solutions are required. This study aimed understand how connections people, places activities were utilised by individuals with severe illness (SMI) benefit wellbeing. Methods A five-module mixed-methods design was undertaken two sites. Data collected from 150 network-mapping interviews 41 in-depth follow-up people SMI; 30 organisation stakeholders 12 leaders; 44...
Introduction Police officers frequently come into contact with individuals mental health problems. Specialist training in this area for police may improve how they respond to problems; however, evidence support is sparse. This study evaluated the effectiveness of one bespoke package frontline relative routine training. Design Pragmatic, two-armed cluster randomised controlled trial force England. stations North Yorkshire were receiving either a or The primary outcome was number incidents...
ABSTRACT The impact of parental mental health is well known, but children's very existence may fail to be recognized by adult mental‐health services. This study aimed explore attitudes professionals in one outer London borough regarding support needs service users' children highlight potential barriers identifying or meeting their needs. All statutory teams the participated a cross‐sectional survey. response rate was 62.8% ( n = 94) out 150. sample consisted diverse range from both inpatient...