A5007529513- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Social Capital and Networks
- Community Health and Development
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Service-Learning and Community Engagement
- Public Policy and Administration Research
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Local Government Finance and Decentralization
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Diverse Education Studies and Reforms
- Disaster Response and Management
- State Capitalism and Financial Governance
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Political Systems and Governance
- Urbanization and City Planning
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Education and experiences of immigrants and refugees
- Social Media and Politics
- Fiscal Policies and Political Economy
Eastern Health
2023-2025
Monash University
2021-2025
University College London
2019-2024
UNSW Sydney
2024
Queen Mary University of London
2021-2022
Centre for Mental Health
2022
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
2017-2021
Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute
2021
Istanbul Şehir University
2019-2020
Faculty of Public Health
2017-2020
Abstract Aims Syrian refugees may have increased mental health needs due to the frequent exposure potentially traumatic events and violence experienced during flight from their home country, breakdown of supportive social networks daily life stressors related refugee life. The aim this study is report evidence on access psychosocial support (MHPSS) among Syrians living in Sultanbeyli-Istanbul, Turkey. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted aged 18 years or over Sultanbeyli between...
Abstract Background Numerous determinants have been linked to public mental health; however, they not brought together in a comprehensive conceptual framework. The goal of this work was bring academic research, practitioner expertise, and perspectives create health Methods development process proceeded four stages. First, we identified list potential through state-of-the-art literature review, grey created mind maps by peer researchers. Next, conducted in-person workshops, consultations, an...
Abstract Background A large mental health treatment gap exists among conflict-affected populations, and Syrian refugees specifically. Promising brief psychological interventions for populations exist such as the World Health Organization’s Problem Management Plus (PM+) Early Adolescent Skills Emotions (EASE) intervention, however, there is limited practical guidance countries of how these can be taken to scale. The aim this study was unpack pathways scaling up PM+ EASE refugees. Methods We...
Background Mental health concerns in older adults are common, with increasing age-related risks to physical health, mobility and social isolation. Community-based approaches a key focus of public strategy the UK, may reduce impact these risks, protecting mental promoting wellbeing. We conducted review UK community-based interventions understand types intervention studied health/wellbeing impacts reported. Method scoping literature, systematically searching six electronic databases...
Schizophrenia has a significant and lasting impact on the quality of life patients their families is leading cause disability globally. Family interventions can be beneficial may particularly appropriate in settings with limited resources. We conducted an exploratory trial testing effectiveness multifamily group intervention, which draws traditions psychoeducation trialogue, for improving schizophrenia Bosnia Herzegovina.We exploratory, randomised controlled attending outpatient clinic...
Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a highly pro-inflammatory malignancy that rapidly fatal and increasing in incidence. Cytokine signaling within the tumor microenvironment makes critical contribution to development of MPM its resistance conventional chemotherapy approaches. SMAC mimetic compounds (SMCs) are promising class anticancer drug dependent on necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) for their activity. As circulating TNFα expression significantly elevated patients, we examined sensitivity...
Abstract Background Public mental health (PMH) aims to improve wellbeing and prevent poor at the population level. It is a global challenge UK priority area for action. Communities play an important role in provision of PMH interventions. However, evidence base concerning community-based interventions limited, meaning it challenging compare service need. Without this, efficient equitable services hindered. Here, we sought map current range improving currently provided England inform areas...
Abstract Background People in justice settings experience higher rates of psychiatric morbidity, including alcohol and drug use disorders, compared with the general population. However, our understanding opioid-related harms is limited. This study used ambulance data to examine experiences care New South Wales (NSW), Australia, during periods incarceration or detention. Methods mixed-methods from National Ambulance Surveillance System (NASS) for patients aged 18 older an attendance between...
Limited surveillance mechanisms have investigated the acute harms associated with intimate partner violence (IPV). This study used novel coded ambulance data to examine socioeconomic and geographical remoteness distribution of IPV victim survivors attended by paramedics in context alcohol and/or drug mental health harms. Coded records involving (N = 1484) from 2016 2018 were extracted Victorian arm National Ambulance Surveillance System. Regression models sociodemographic characteristics...
As a global society we have made remarkable progress over period of two centuries to reduce mortality rates, extend life expectancy and deliver quality healthcare for many. However what has got us collectively here will be insufficient inadequate the future as Omron defined “epidemiological” transition chronic disease continues, compounded by changing demographic trends increasing clinician workforce shortages attrition. Digital Health is name fourth era use ICT in it offers much promise...
Abstract The 2023 Türkiye-Syria earthquakes caused widespread destruction and resulted in millions of people lacking access to basic needs services. Caring for Carers (C4C), online group-based supervision program, provided Syrian mental health workers commenced three months before the earthquakes. In present study, we aimed test stress-buffering role psychological distress compassion satisfaction participants following A mixed-method study was conducted with Türkiye Northwest Syria (N = 55,...
The negative mental health effects of exposure to trauma are well-documented. However, some individuals theorized undergo post-traumatic growth (PTG) after trauma, potentially experiencing positive psychological change across five domains: appreciation for life, relationships with others, new possibilities in personal strength, and spiritual change. PTG is less studied forcibly displaced populations low- middle-income countries. This study aimed explore levels associated factors among Syrian...
There are increased opportunities for public health practitioners (PHPs) in England to shape alcohol availability and reduce harms through a statutory role licensing processes local government. However, how can effectively influence licence decision-making is little understood. A mixed methods study was conducted identify challenges faced by PHPs mechanisms strengthen their role. This involved survey of across London authorities (n = 18) four focus group discussions with range stakeholders...
Abstract Background and Aims Public health measures introduced to contain the spread of SARS‐CoV‐2 virus likely affected opioid supply demand, as well patterns contexts use. We measured opioid‐related harms during first 2 years COVID‐19 restrictions in Victoria, Australia. Design adopted an interrupted time series analysis design using interventional autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) models. Opioid‐related ambulance attendance data between January 2015 March 2022 were...
PurposeThis study investigated changes in suicidal ideation, attempts, and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI)-related ambulance attendances among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsAn interrupted time series analysis using data from National Ambulance Surveillance System, a globally unique mental health suicide surveillance system. Patients aged 12–17 years state of Victoria, Australia who were attended by for NSSI between January 2016 October 2021 included. Monthly pre-COVID period...
Preventable transmission of blood-borne viruses (BBV), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis C (HCV) and B (HBV), continue in at-risk populations, people who use alcohol drugs (AODs). To our knowledge, no studies have explored the ambulance data for surveillance AOD harms patients with BBV infections.
Public health in England has opportunities to reduce alcohol-related harms via shaping the availability and accessibility of alcohol through licensing function local government. While constraints legislation have been recognised, what is currently little understood are day-to-day realities how public practitioners enact role, they can influence environment.To address this, a mixed-methods study was conducted across 24 authorities Greater London between 2016 17. Data collection involved...
A considerable evidence base has been produced in recent years highlighting the effectiveness of brief scalable psychological interventions for people living communities exposed to adversity. However, practical guidance on how scale up these wider populations does not exist. In this paper we report use Theory Change (ToC) plan World Health Organization's flagship low intensity intervention "Problem Management Plus" (PM+) Syrian refugees Turkey.We conducted a one-day ToC workshop Istanbul. is...