A5025139602- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
University of Ulster
2016-2025
Government of Western Australia Department of Health
2023
Queen's University Belfast
2023
University of Leicester
2023
Public Health England
2023
Letterkenny Institute of Technology
2020
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
2010-2014
Michigan State University
2009-2010
Abstract Identifying and understanding COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy within distinct populations may aid future public health messaging. Using nationally representative data from the general adult of Ireland ( N = 1041) United Kingdom (UK; 2025), we found that hesitancy/resistance was evident for 35% 31% these respectively. Vaccine hesitant/resistant respondents in UK differed on a number sociodemographic health-related variables but were similar across broad array psychological constructs. In...
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented global crisis, necessitating drastic changes to living conditions, social life, personal freedom and economic activity. No study yet examined the presence of psychiatric symptoms in UK population under similar conditions.We investigated prevalence COVID-19-related anxiety, generalised depression trauma during early phase pandemic, estimated associations with variables likely influence these symptoms.Between 23 28 March 2020, a quota sample...
Background The COVID‐19 pandemic in Ireland resulted a nationwide quarantine on March 27, 2020. This study represents the first assessment of rates anxiety and depression general population during pandemic. Aims Our aim was to estimate probable prevalence generalized disorder (GAD) identify sociodemographic risk factors associated with screening positive for GAD or depression. second determine if related highest amongst those society at greatest morality from COVID‐19. Method Self‐report...
Background Psychotic phenomena appear to form a continuum with normal experience and beliefs, may build on common emotional interpersonal concerns. Aims We tested predictions that paranoid ideation is exponentially distributed hierarchically arranged in the general population, persecutory ideas more cognitions of mistrust, sensitivity reference. Method Items were chosen from Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis II Disorders (SCID-II) questionnaire Psychosis Screening Questionnaire...
This study aimed to estimate the association between anxiety associated with COVID‐19 and somatic symptoms, using data from a large, representative sample ( N = 2,025) of UK adult population. Results showed that moderate high levels were significantly general symptoms in particular gastrointestinal fatigue symptoms. pattern associations remained significant after controlling for generalized disorder (GAD), pre‐existing health problems, age, gender, income. is first evidence makes unique...
The current study argues that population prevalence estimates for mental health disorders, or changes in mean scores over time, may not adequately reflect the heterogeneity response to COVID-19 pandemic within population.
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented global crisis necessitating drastic changes to living conditions, social life, personal freedom and economic activity. No study yet examined the presence of psychiatric symptoms in UK population similar conditions.AimsWe investigated prevalence related anxiety, generalised depression trauma a representative sample during early phase pandemic, estimated associations with variables likely influence these symptoms.MethodBetween March...
Abstract The prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as it relates to individuals’ experiences the COVID‐19 pandemic has yet be determined. This study was conducted determine rates COVID‐19–related PTSD in Irish general population, level comorbidity with depression and anxiety, sociodemographic risk factors associated PTSD. A nationally representative sample adults from population Republic Ireland ( N = 1,041) completed self‐report measures all variables. rate 17.7% n 184), 95% CI...
The over-purchasing and hoarding of necessities is a common response to crises, especially in developed economies where there normally an expectation plentiful supply. This behaviour was observed internationally during the early stages Covid-19 pandemic. In absence actual scarcity, this can be described as 'panic buying' lead temporary shortages. However, have been few psychological studies phenomenon. Here we propose model informed by animal foraging theory make predictions about variables...
Abstract Background The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) are self-report measures of major depressive disorder generalised anxiety disorder. primary aim this study was to test for differential item functioning (DIF) on the PHQ-9 GAD-7 items based age, sex (males females), country. Method Data from nationally representative surveys in UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy (combined N = 6,054) were used fit confirmatory factor analytic multiple-indictor...
Background Mental well-being underpins many aspects of health and social functioning, is economically important. Aims To describe mental in a general population sample to determine the extent which illness are independent one another. Method Secondary analysis survey 7293 adults England. Nine questions were identified as possible indicators well-being. Common disorders (ICD-10) ascertained using Revised Clinical Interview Schedule (CIS-R). Principal components was used factor structure...
Previous studies in Western countries have consistently documented positive associations of smoking and heavy drinking with depressive symptoms but a prospective analysis these relationships among middle-aged elderly community members China not previously been reported. Using data from the Health Retirement Longitudinal Study, two-wave nationally representative survey conducted 15,628 adults 45 years age older, we estimated association between an array behaviors. Depressive were assessed...
Objectives The COVID‐19 pandemic is one of the greatest global health threats facing humanity in recent memory. This study aimed to explore influences on hygienic practices, a set key transmission behaviours, relation Capability, Opportunity, Motivation‐Behaviour (COM‐B) model behaviour change (Michie et al., 2011). Design Data from first wave longitudinal survey were used, launched early stages UK pandemic. Methods Participants 2025 adults aged 18 and older, representative population,...
Few studies have examined changes in mental health before and after the outbreak of COVID-19. We prevalence major depression generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) between February 2019 March-April 2020; if there were GAD during six weeks nationwide lockdown; we identified factors that predicted across six-week lockdown period. Nationally representative samples Irish adults gathered using identical methods (N = 1020) 2020 1041). The latter was reassessed later. Significantly more people screened...
Research has demonstrated that situational factors such as perceived threats to the social order activate latent authoritarianism. The deadly COVID-19 pandemic presents a rare opportunity test whether existential threat stemming from an indiscriminate virus moderates relationship between authoritarianism and political attitudes toward nation out-groups. Using data two large nationally representative samples of adults in United Kingdom (N = 2,025) Republic Ireland 1,041) collected during...
Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) emergency has led to numerous attempts assess the impact of pandemic on population mental health. findings indicate an increase in depression and anxiety but have been limited by lack specificity about which aspects (e.g. viral exposure or economic threats) adverse health outcomes. Methods Network analyses were conducted data from wave 1 ( N = 2025, recruited 23 March–28 March 2020) 2 1406, recontacts 22 April–1 May COVID-19...
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland precipitated temporary closure all non-essential services and a nationwide quarantine as March 27th, 2020. This study represents first assessment mental health nation during initial phase response, part multi-wave investigation into social, behavioural, psychological impact pandemic.Aims: First, estimate prevalence rates depression, generalized anxiety disorder, combined identify risk factors associated with screening positive for...
High risk of mental health problems is associated with loneliness resulting from social distancing measures and “lockdowns” that have been imposed globally due to the COVID‐19 pandemic. This study explores interconnectedness loneliness, anxiety depression on a symptom level using network analysis. A representative sample participants ( N = 1041), who were at least 18 years age, was recruited Republic Ireland (ROI). Loneliness, assessed validated instruments. Network analysis used identify...
Few studies have examined the interaction of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and positive (PCEs) with mental health outcomes in nationally representative European populations.The primary objective was to test models resilience through investigating associations between ACEs PCEs young people's risk common mood anxiety disorders, self-harm suicidal ideation.Data were from Northern Ireland Youth Wellbeing Survey (NIYWS), a stratified random probability household survey conducted June 2019...
To evaluate the proposed revisions to DSM-IV alcohol use disorder criteria using epidemiological data.Data came from 1997 Australian National Survey of Mental Health and Well-Being. The sample consisted 10, 641 participants aged 18 years over.Alcohol disorders were assessed a revised version CIDI 2.0. Alcohol in all respondents who indicated that they had used more than 12 times previous months (n = 7746).The introduction single was supported by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). DSM-5...
COVID-19 conspiracy theories have proliferated during the global pandemic, and their rapid spread among certain groups may jeopardize public health response (e.g., undermining motivation to engage in social distancing willingness vaccinate against virus). Using survey data from two waves of a nationally representative, longitudinal study life lockdown United Kingdom ( N = 1,406), we analyze factors associated with belief three origin related COVID-19, namely that it 1) originated meat market...
Hesitance and resistance to COVID-19 vaccination poses a serious challenge achieving adequate vaccine uptake in the general population. Cross-sectional data from early months of pandemic indicates that approximately one-third adults multiple nations are hesitant or resistant for COVID-19. Using longitudinal data, we tracked changes attitudes during pandemic.This is quantitative, design.Nationally representative samples adult population Republic Ireland (N = 1041) United Kingdom 2025) were...