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The impact of COVID-19 on gambling behaviour and associated harms: a rapid review
- Author:
- PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Public Health England
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 70
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on life throughout the world. Within the UK, measures introduced to curb transmission rates included the repeated closure of land-based gambling venues, and the cancellation of live sports events. However, not all gambling was affected, with National Lottery products and online gambling remaining available. This report explores the impact that COVID-19 and the related restrictions have had on gambling behaviour and associated harms. It aims to address the following questions: 1. What impact has COVID-19 had on gambling behaviour? 2. What impact has COVID-19 had on harms associated with gambling? Methodology: This study used a rapid review methodology. We conducted database searches from 1 January 2020 to 1 October 2020 and searched a range of websites for grey literature on 22 October 2020. Full text articles were screened by one reviewer and checked by a second. This process was repeated for data extraction and the results presented as a narrative synthesis. Results: Nineteen studies (reported in 22 papers) examined the impact of COVID-19 on gambling behaviour. Almost all studies (17) were based on survey data. While 9 of these studies found an overall reduction in gambling during the first UK lockdown in March 2020, 12 studies found a small group of people who increased their gambling, or started using new gambling products. This group were more likely to experience harm from gambling (found in 8 studies), to be younger in age (found in 7 studies) and to be male (found in 6 studies). Nine studies contained data on harms associated with gambling during COVID-19. Three studies found that gambling during COVID-19 restrictions was associated with poorer mental health outcomes. A further 3 studies also found that gambling during COVID-19 restrictions was associated with higher alcohol use and 2 studies found an association with financial difficulties. Conclusions: There was consistent evidence that overall gambling reduced during the initial COVID-19 lockdown period (March to June 2020). A small proportion of people gambled more during this period, attributing this to boredom and more free time. Most of the studies relied on self-reported data and so results should be interpreted with caution. (Edited publisher abstract)
Peer support models for children and young people with mental health problems
- Authors:
- THEODOSIOU Louise, GLICK Oliver
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 14
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing explores the evidence, opportunities and issues relating to peer support models for children and young people with mental health problems. It founds some evidence of the potential potency of peer support, and the unique space it can occupy in providing children with lifelong skills, mental health literacy and confidence. Creating user-defined outcomes that are more sophisticated can help better evaluate and expand programmes. The paper argues that while informal peer support is powerful, it should be harnessed and not used as a placeholder for necessary service provision. (Edited publisher abstract)
Exploration of peer support models to support LGBTQ+ people with their mental health
- Authors:
- BORTHWICK Jess, JAFFEY Lara, SNELL Juliet
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- London
This document provides insight and guidance about the potential need for, and experience of, mental health peer support to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) people. People who identify as LGBTQ+ are at higher risk of poor mental health, across the spectrums of both identities and mental health needs. There are some groups with significantly higher mental health risks, such as trans people, older people, people with disabilities or those from BAME communities. In this review, different types of peer support operating for LGBTQ+ people were found: naturally occurring peer support within LGBTQ+ communities; peer run groups and networks; professionally run peer support, based on either shared experience of LGBTQ+ identity, of mental health problems, or of both. Professionally run peer support was found to be effective in preventing mental health, in that it helps to combat isolation, boosts self-esteem and confidence, and provides spaces for people to share and normalise their experiences. Additionally, these interventions have been shown to reduce the likelihood of risk-taking behaviours and combat mental health stigma within the LGBTQ+ community. Formalising peer support contributes to improving standards of professionalism within the LGBTQ+ VCS workforce, and helps to address challenges posed by intersecting minority identities by bridging gaps within LGBTQ+ communities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Introduction to the research on: the effectiveness of supported housing and accommodation for people with mental health problems
- Authors:
- HARFLETT Naomi, JENNINGS Yasmin, LINSKY Kate
- Publisher:
- National Development Team for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 17
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
A short scoping review of research into the effectiveness of supported housing and accommodation for people with mental health problems aimed at practitioners who work with people with mental health problems. For the review, searches were carried out on organisational websites and a range of databases, including Social Care Online, for UK based research published from 2000. The document provides an overview of the quantity and quality of the research and a table summarising the 20 studies reviewed with their key findings. It also provides a summary of areas identified for future research. The review finds that various models of community-based supported housing have been associated with a range of positive outcomes for people with mental health problems. These include: improved quality of life, more extensive social networks, social inclusion, reduced negative symptoms, increased participation in work and education, increased autonomy, improved self-esteem and happiness, reduced challenging behaviour, increased confidence, and relapse prevention. However, there is less known about the factors which lead to these outcomes and the characteristics that make the most effective types of support. (Edited publisher abstract)
Trauma and young offenders: a review of the research and practice literature: research summary
- Authors:
- LIDDLE Mark, et al
- Publisher:
- Beyond Youth Custody
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 10
- Place of publication:
- London
Reports on findings from a review of research and practice literature concerning trauma in the backgrounds of young offenders. It aims to highlight what is currently known about trauma within the population of young offenders, and to identify the importance of this knowledge for effective resettlement practice. Searches were carried out using the internet and academic databases, focusing on young people up to the age of 25. The review focuses on: definitions of trauma and the different ways in which trauma has been understood in the research and practice literature; the prevalence of different types of traumatic childhood and adolescent experiences in the backgrounds of young offenders; the effects that such trauma can have on young people in the short-term, and its longer term impacts on emotional, social, and neurological development; the links between trauma and young people’s behaviour, including the extent of their capacity to comply with youth justice interventions. The evidence suggests that offenders have a disproportionate amount of childhood and adolescent trauma in their backgrounds and that some of the impacts of such trauma appear to be linked to offending behaviour. It also looks at the implications that an understanding of trauma and its effects might have for resettlement work undertaken with young custody-leavers. (Edited publisher abstract)
Fundamental facts about mental health 2015
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 93
- Place of publication:
- London
A comprehensive summary of mental health research, providing a handbook of key facts and figures, covering all key areas of mental health. The document shows that in the UK mental health problems are responsible for the largest burden of disease – 28 per cent of the total burden, while mental health research receives only 5.5 per cent (£115 million) of total UK health research spending. One in four people experience a mental health problem in any given year and ten per cent of children and young people (aged 5-16 years) have a clinically diagnosable mental problem. Common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety are distributed according to a gradient of economic disadvantage across society with the poorer and more disadvantaged disproportionately affected from common mental health problems and their adverse consequences. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health and the productivity challenge: improving quality and value for money
- Authors:
- NAYLOR Chris, BELL Andy
- Publisher:
- King's Fund
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 53p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Based on an analysis of ideas developed at an expert seminar in 2010 and on a review of related research evidence and consultation with key stakeholders, this report explores opportunities to deliver mental health services in a different and more cost-effective way. Illustrated with examples, it discusses: strategies for improving productivity, including priorities for improving productivity within existing mental health services; opportunities for mental health to help make savings in other sectors in the NHS; the economic benefits beyond the NHS of improved mental health care; and the longer-term challenge of building a preventive and empowering mental health system. The report also looks at how to make this happen, and includes recommendations for clinical teams, for provider organisations, for commissioners, and for government.
Employment and mental health: assessing the economic impact and the case for intervention
- Authors:
- MCDAID David, et al
- Publisher:
- Personal Social Services Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 29p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The importance of employment and its links with mental health are summarised and the European policy context described. The report then asks what the consequences of poor mental health for economic activity are, if a trend in productivity losses over time can be seen and what we know about employment rates for people with mental health problems. Barriers to employment, the economic case for helping such people remain in the workforce, assessing the cost effectiveness of interventions to this end, legislative and policy actions, and the way forward are discussed.
Promoting young people's wellbeing: a review of research on emotional health
- Author:
- EDWARDS Lynne
- Publisher:
- The Scottish Council for Research in Education
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 51p.
- Place of publication:
- Glasgow
Families caring for people diagnosed as mentally ill: the literature re-examined
- Authors:
- PERRING Christina, TWIGG Julia, ATKIN Karl
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 67p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Looks at literature which covers the impact on the family of caring for a mentally ill person; characteristics which can make caring more difficult; provision of services.