A5035651510- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Statistics Education and Methodologies
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Child and Animal Learning Development
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
- Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
- Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Mathematics Education and Programs
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
Leeds Trinity University
2016-2023
Durham University
2008-2015
University Hospital of North Tees
2014
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
2014
Prevalence of mental health problems in university students is increasing and attributable to academic, financial social stressors. Lack support a known determinant problems. We examined the differential impact sources on student wellbeing. University completed an online survey measuring depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)), (Multidimensional Perceived Social Support (MPSS)), quality life (WHOQOL-BREF). The sample was 461 (82% female, mean age 20.62 years). prevalence...
Studying episodic memory in nonhuman animals has proved difficult because definitions humans require conscious recollection. Here, we assessed humans’ experience of episodic-like recognition tasks that have been used with animals. It was found using contextual information to discriminate events could only be accurately performed recollection, not familiarity. However, temporal either recollection or The results strengthen the position some are a valid model memory. rely on may susceptible...
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...
The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) was introduced to facilitate widening participation in medical and dental education the by providing universities with a continuous variable aid selection; one that might be less sensitive sociodemographic background of candidates compared traditional measures educational attainment. Initial research suggested males, from more advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds those who attended independent or grammar schools performed better on test. introduction A*...
Practice nurses (PNs) deliver much of the chronic disease management in primary care and have been highlighted as appropriately placed within service to manage patients with long-term physical conditions (LTCs) co-morbid depression. This nested qualitative evaluation a development pilot provided opportunity examine acceptability Brief Behavioural Activation (BBA) intervention collaborative framework. Barriers facilitators engaging from patient clinician perspective will be used guide future...
Depression is one of the most prevalent health disorders globally and causes significant distress cost to sufferer society. Psychological therapy for depression has been recommended over a number decades; however, access these treatments remains limited. Cognitive behaviour therapy, behavioural activation, self-help approaches, interpersonal non-directive all demonstrate moderate large effect sizes when compared treatment as usual. Differences between psychological interventions however are...
Accessible summary There is a recognized need to enhance non‐pharmaceutical interventions in way that more accessible the primary care population. Collaborative has been shown have positive impact upon depression symptoms and core element of collaborative approach case manager. This paper service evaluation intervention uses nurses as manager follow‐up audit carried out by Ekers Wilson. The results support notion are ideally placed for delivering depressed patients; especially cases were...
Abstract A 35-year-old Middle Eastern woman, experiencing moderate depression compounded by animal phobia was referred to an Improving Access Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service. Shared understandings were gradually developed using written functional analyses translated in session. Activity scheduling integrated with graded exposure increase access positive reinforcement. Questionnaires and subjective data indicated a reduction phobic avoidance functioning increased. Despite the...
Hallucination and dissociation have been found to be associated with imaginary friend play in childhood (CIC). Past studies not investigated how this relates adult prodromal symptoms or adversity mediates the relationship. CIC was examined 278 participants, 18-24 years. status predicted of hallucination only, whereas all other symptoms. Mediation analysis CIC's relation partially mediated by adversity. Findings fit views that are a positive experience which may convert negative developmental...
Introduction With most mental health disorders emerging in the later teenage years, university students are arguably an at-risk population with increased support needs. This is characterised by important, life-changing transitions (moving away from home, friends and family) new potential stressors (including academic pressures relational challenges). Research to examine determinants of help-seeking behaviours needed ensure emotional needs being met at this critical time. Objectives To levels...
Abstract The following hypothesis explores the possibility of using behavioural activation therapy for adolescents with an at‐risk mental state psychosis. Support is drawn from psychosis‐related survey and pilot data as well a robust evidence base adult depression. However, we acknowledge that extensive feasibility work required before exploring this further.
Reviewed by: Sacrifice and Delight in the Mystical Theologies of Anna Maria van Schurman Madame Jeanne Guyon by Bo Karen Lee Lisa Webster, Editor-in-Chief (bio) Guyon. By Lee. Notre Dame: Dame Press, 2014. 264 pp. $29.00. “Self-denial can ruin a person,” writes at start Delight, her illuminating study theologies seventeenth-century mystics Schurman. And yet, wonders, how is it that self-abnegation played such an important role religious thinking two undeniably powerful women? figure whose...