Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Catherine Huckle, Frederike Lemmel, Sonia Johnson
Summary: The study found that young people with first-episode psychosis often lost social contacts during the illness, either due to their own withdrawal or friends withdrawing as the illness developed. However, the importance of friendships in the recovery process, and the conscious efforts made by participants to rebuild social networks, were also highlighted. Mental health services were seen as having a limited direct role in supporting friendships post-psychosis.
Review
Criminology & Penology
Ayelet Prior, Guy Shilo, Einat Peled
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the help-seeking and help-related experiences of commercially sexually exploited youth (CSEY) and found that although seeking help is rarely the focus of research, meaningful information is available. The findings reveal how youth perceive their involvement in commercial sexual exploitation, decide to seek help, and choose appropriate help.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Niklas Maximilian Auth, Matthew James Booker, Jennifer Wild, Ruth Riley
Summary: This study aims to explore the factors influencing the mental health and recovery of emergency service workers exposed to occupational trauma, as well as the barriers and facilitators to help-seeking behavior among trauma-exposed workers. The findings suggest that factors such as the need for downtime, peer support, and reassurance contribute to mental health, while stigma, the nature of interventions, and mental health literacy issues can influence help-seeking behavior.
Article
Psychiatry
Antonio Preti, Simona Barbera, Lara Malvini, Linda Confalonieri, Alberto Parabiaghi, Nadia Magnani, Antonio Lora, Emanuela Butteri, Katia Prato, Marco Vaggi, Mauro Percudani
Summary: Individuals in the early stages of psychosis may still have the ability for self-reflection and be more hesitant about the certainty of their beliefs compared to patients in more advanced stages of the illness, such as those with fully developed schizophrenia. However, levels of cognitive insight did not differ between different groups.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Bridie A. Evans, Ashra Khanom, Adrian Edwards, Bethan Edwards, Angela Farr, Theresa Foster, Rachael Fothergill, Penny Gripper, Imogen Gunson, Alison Porter, Nigel Rees, Jason Scott, Helen Snooks, Alan Watkins
Summary: People who frequently call emergency ambulances perceive their care needs as urgent and ongoing. They are unable to see alternative ways to receive help and resolve problems. Communication between health professionals and service users appears inadequate. Further research is needed to understand service users' motivations and requirements to inform the design and delivery of accessible and effective services.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Alyssa Milton, Tacita Powell, Katrina Conn, Rochelle Einboden, Niels Buus, Nicholas Glozier
Summary: The study identified four major service-related transitions in Early Intervention Psychosis Service that affect continuity of care for young people. Participants suggested enhancing continuity and consistency of care through informed and supportive handovers when staff changes occur, and collaborative planning with other services and the young people.
Article
Psychiatry
Shereen Charles, James B. Kirkbride, Juliana Onwumere, Natasha Lyons, Lai Chu Man, Caroline Floyd, Kaja Widuch, Lucy Brown, Gareth James, Roya Afsharzadegan, Jonathan Souray, David Raune
Summary: This study investigated the types and predictors of carer burden at first-episode psychosis, identifying 35 significant predictors and suggesting potential targets for therapeutic intervention based on the findings.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
M. J. Bosma, S. R. Cox, T. Ziermans, C. R. Buchanan, X. Shen, E. M. Tucker-Drob, M. J. Adams, H. C. Whalley, S. M. Lawrie
Summary: This study reveals that lower global white matter microstructure is associated with having PLEs in combination with distress, suggesting a direction of future research. Additionally, it replicates the finding that processing speed mediates the relationship between white matter microstructure and g-factor.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Leeann Akouri-Shan, Jason Schiffman, Zachary B. Millman, Caroline Demro, John Fitzgerald, Pamela J. Rakhshan Rouhakhtar, Samantha Redman, Gloria M. Reeves, Shuo Chen, James M. Gold, Elizabeth A. Martin, Cheryl Corcoran, Jonathan P. Roiser, Robert W. Buchanan, Laura M. Rowland, James A. Waltz
Summary: Research indicates that adaptive salience attribution in consummatory pleasure and social functioning is related in adolescents seeking help, and this relationship is mediated by impaired reward sensitivity and reinforcement learning.
SCHIZOPHRENIA BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Matthew Keeble, Jean Adams, Thomas Burgoine
Summary: The study found that the main reasons for using online food delivery services were convenience, time-saving, and cost-saving advantages, despite potential drawbacks. Participants generally did not use online food delivery services to purchase healthy food, and were willing to pay delivery fees. Despite increased consumption of takeaway food, participants still considered home cooking irreplaceable.
Article
Nursing
Nicole C. Rodrigues, Elke Ham, Bonnie Kirsh, Michael C. Seto, N. Zoe Hilton
Summary: Workplace trauma among mental health staff can lead to various consequences, including physical injuries, burnout, and mental health problems. Understanding workers' experiences and providing adequate support and education are essential in promoting their well-being. Supportive management responses, peer support, and access to specialized mental health services are crucial in addressing the challenges faced by mental health workers.
NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Mike Watts, Esther Murphy, Brian Keogh, Carmel Downes, Louise Doyle, Agnes Higgins
Summary: The study found that discontinuing medication was often driven by adverse effects and questioning of the treatment model. Support from healthcare professionals played a role in the process, but discontinuation was frequently difficult and led to changes in mood and behavior, potentially resulting in relapse.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Christopher Loh, Wilfred Liang, Helen Lee, Astelle Koh
Summary: The study found that a Western-based Multi-Family Therapy can be adapted to work with Singaporean families and was positively received by the participants. Positive changes in family relationships were observed during the therapeutic process, with carers expressing a greater preference for therapists to provide expert advice.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Primary Health Care
Athena Ip, Georgia Black, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros, Claire Taylor, Sophie Otter, Madeleine Hewish, Afsana Bhuiya, Julie Callin, Angela Wong, Michael Machesney, Naomi J. Fulop, Cath Taylor, Katriina L. Whitaker
Summary: This study explored how patients' help-seeking experiences in primary care for colorectal cancer symptoms during COVID-19 were influenced by their socioeconomic status (SES). The findings indicated that lower SES participants expressed uncertainty in symptom appraisal and navigating services, while higher SES patients were more likely to use alternative methods of communication. COVID-19 exacerbated disparities between higher and lower SES groups.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Sarah McIlwaine, M. Ferrari, S. Iyer, A. Malla, J. Shah
Summary: This article describes how young people with mental health problems seek help and access clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR) services. Interviews with eleven participants at a CHR service in Montreal, Canada revealed that participants' difficulties with mental health hindered their everyday activities, leading them to seek out services. The study also found that long wait times and other challenges were experienced during the mental health care journey, but strong collaboration between services facilitated rapid access to care.
PSYCHOSIS-PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIAL AND INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Alexandra Perkins, Billie Lever Taylor, Nicola Morant, Sonia Johnson
Summary: This study aimed to explore the experiences of support from parent-infant teams among mothers diagnosed with perinatal mental health difficulties. The study found that most mothers were able to receive consistent support from the teams, and empathic and caring therapists were valued by mothers with difficult emotions. However, there was sometimes an overemphasis on the role of the mother and the mother-infant bond, neglecting the involvement of fathers and other family members.
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE AND INFANT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kristoffer Halvorsrud, Jenny Shand, Leonora G. Weil, Andrew Hutchings, Ana Zuriaga, Dane Satterthwaite, Jennifer L. Y. Yip, Cyril Eshareturi, Julie Billett, Ann Hepworth, Rakesh Dodhia, Ellen C. Schwartz, Rachel Penniston, Emma Mordaunt, Sophie Bulmer, Helen Barratt, John Illingworth, Joanna Inskip, Fran Bury, Deborah Jenkins, Sandra Mounier-Jack, Rosalind Raine
Summary: Vaccine uptake in London, especially among Black ethnic groups, has historically been lower. Mistrust in the vaccine itself and the authorities administering it is a critical issue. Zero-hour and shift workers face barriers in weighing the costs and benefits of vaccination. Intensive, targeted, and "hyper-local" initiatives can help overcome these barriers.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Emily Roxburgh, Nicola Morant, Clare Dolman, Sonia Johnson, Billie Lever Taylor
Summary: The experiences of women with postpartum psychosis revealed a lack of awareness and knowledge among healthcare professionals. They were not always kept informed, supported, and involved. These women desired better collaboration and more efficient, appropriate, and timely care.
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Sam N. Gnanapragasam, Rose Tinch-Taylor, Hannah R. Scott, Siobhan Hegarty, Emilia Souliou, Rupa Bhundia, Danielle Lamb, Danny Weston, Neil Greenberg, Ira Madan, Sharon Stevelink, Rosalind Raine, Ben Carter, Simon Wessely
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of the 'Foundations' application on the mental health of healthcare workers. The results showed that participants in the app group experienced improvements in psychiatric morbidity symptoms, well-being, and insomnia, without any significant findings or adverse events reported.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rebecca Appleton, Phoebe Barnett, Norha Vera San Juan, Elizabeth Tuudah, Natasha Lyons, Jennie Parker, Emily Roxburgh, Spyros Spyridonidis, Millie Tamworth, Minnie Worden, Melisa Yilmaz, Nick Sevdalis, Brynmor Lloyd-Evans, Justin J. J. Needle, Sonia Johnson
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the rapid adoption of telemental health care, but there are significant variations and barriers in its implementation. This review aimed to identify strategies for effective implementation and evaluate their impact.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Panos Katakis, Merle Schlief, Phoebe Barnett, Luke Sheridan Rains, Sarah Rowe, Steve Pilling, Sonia Johnson
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions delivered in community and outpatient settings in treating symptoms associated with 'personality disorder', and the moderating effects of treatment-related variables. The results showed that these interventions effectively reduced symptoms of 'borderline personality disorder', anxiety, depression, and global psychiatric symptoms, with all therapeutic approaches showing similar effectiveness. Therefore, mental health services should provide specialized treatments for individuals with complex emotional needs according to availability and patient preferences.
Article
Psychiatry
Katherine Adlington, Cristina Vasquez, Eiluned Pearce, Claire A. Wilson, Rebecca Nowland, Billie Lever Taylor, Sarah Spring, Sonia Johnson
Summary: Pregnancy and the arrival of a new baby can lead to social isolation and loneliness, which may contribute to perinatal depression. This study aimed to explore the experiences of loneliness for women with perinatal depression and identify factors that can help or worsen loneliness. The findings highlighted the central role of loneliness in perinatal depression and suggested the need for interventions addressing stigma and offering support.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Samihah Islam, Rebecca Appleton, Chloe Hutchings-Hay, Brynmor Lloyd-Evans, Sonia Johnson
Summary: The purpose of this systematic review is to summarize the barriers and facilitators to implementing self-management interventions for people with severe mental illness in secondary mental health care settings. The findings suggest that barriers and facilitators mainly exist at the organizational level, including factors such as feasibility, team structure, staff quantity, colleague support, staff training, and intervention adaptability. Promising strategies to improve implementation should consider organizational culture and intervention adaptability.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Fiona Aspinal, Jean Ledger, Sarah Jasim, Raj Mehta, Rosalind Raine, Naomi J. Fulop, Helen Barratt
Summary: This study investigated the implementation and impact of the GIRFT national orthopaedic improvement program in six NHS Trusts. Although improvements were made in all case study sites, very few were directly attributed to GIRFT. Implementation outcomes varied across settings due to contextual factors at the orthopaedic team, Trust, and health economy levels. Future improvement programs should consider these contextual levels and their interactions.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Victoria Williamson, Danielle Lamb, Matthew Hotopf, Rosalind Raine, Sharon Stevelink, Simon Wessely, Mary Docherty, Ira Madan, Dominic Murphy, Neil Greenberg
Summary: A survey conducted in the UK revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic has potentially placed healthcare staff at risk of moral injury. PMIEs were significantly associated with adverse mental health symptoms among healthcare staff, and specific work factors such as redeployment, lack of PPE, and colleague deaths were linked to experiences of moral injury. Further research is needed to determine the causal relationship between moral injury and mental disorders, as well as to monitor the long-term outcomes of PMIE exposure.
JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Qamar Hussain, Helen Killaspy, Peter McPherson, Rachel Gibbons
Summary: An anonymous online survey was conducted to investigate the experiences and support needs of consultant psychiatrists following a patient-perpetrated homicide. The results showed that 33% of the surveyed psychiatrists had experienced such an event, leading to negative impacts on their clinical work, mental and/or physical health, and personal relationships. Support mainly came from friends, family, and colleagues rather than the employing organization.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Venice Williams, Carol Franco-Rowe, Connie Lopez, Mandy A. Allison, David L. Olds, Gregory Jackson Tung
Summary: This study examines the coordination of family care in the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) home visiting program. Community providers in all NFP sites have knowledge of the characteristics and evidence for the NFP intervention. Care coordination is dynamic and flexible, adapting to client needs and staff willingness to collaborate. Effective care coordination in the NFP context relies on shared knowledge, integrated systems, mission alignment, and individual champions.
JOURNAL OF INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Theodora Stefanidou, Gareth Ambler, Gergely Bartl, Nick Barber, Jo Billings, Tumelo Bogatsu, Richard Carroll, Beverley Chipp, Maev Conneely, Anne-Marie Downey, Gamze Evlat, Rachael Hunter, Marie Le Novere, Glyn Lewis, Tanya Mackay, Steven Marwaha, Zubair Matin, Georgia Naughton, Chandani Nekitsing, Millie O'Sullivan, Vanessa Pinfold, Shengning Pan, Angela Sobers, Keith J. Thompson, Jerusaa Vasikaran, Martin Webber, Sonia Johnson, Brynmor Lloyd-Evans
Summary: The Community Navigator programme is a social intervention designed to reduce loneliness and improve the health outcomes of individuals with treatment-resistant depression. Participants work with a Community Navigator through individual meetings and group meet-ups to set and achieve goals related to enhancing social connections and reducing loneliness.
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Gianna Cadorna, Norha Vera San Juan, Heather Staples, Sonia Johnson, Rebecca Appleton
Summary: Emergency departments have been unable to meet the mental health needs of young people, exacerbating their distress and making them feel like a burden or unworthy of treatment, with consequent poor outcomes.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Carol Harvey, Tessa-May Zirnsak, Catherine Brasier, Priscilla Ennals, Justine Fletcher, Bridget Hamilton, Helen Killaspy, Peter McKenzie, Hamilton Kennedy, Lisa Brophy
Summary: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of community-based models of care (MoCs) supporting the recovery of individuals who experience persistent and complex mental health needs. The researchers conducted a systematic review and narrative synthesis of MoC studies from October 2016 to October 2021. The results showed that beneficial MoCs included goal-focused, integrated community treatment, intensive case management, partners in recovery care coordination, rehabilitation and recovery-focused, social and community connection-focused, supported accommodation, and vocational support. However, none of the MoCs reached the level of best practice. The study emphasizes the need for further improvement and adaptation of established MoCs and the importance of including lived and living experience in the design, delivery, implementation, and research of MoCs.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)