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Challenging times: prevalence of psychiatric disorders and suicidal behaviours in Irish adolescents
- Authors:
- LYNCH Fionnuala, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adolescence, 29(4), August 2006, pp.555-573.
- Publisher:
- Academic Press
Against a background of a lack of systematic epidemiological research in Ireland in the area, this study set out to determine prevalence rates of psychiatric disorders, suicidal ideation and intent, and parasuicide in a population of Irish adolescents aged 12–15 years in a defined geographical area. All 12–15-year olds attending eight secondary schools were eligible for inclusion. A two-stage procedure was used involving a screening and an interview phase. Those scoring in the clinical range on the screening measures were interviewed, along with a comparison group matched for gender, school and school year. 19.4% of the 723 screened were identified as being ‘at risk’. This ‘at risk’ group was interviewed along with a comparison sample. 15.6% of the total study population met the criteria for a current psychiatric disorder, including 4.5% with an affective disorder, 3.7% with an anxiety disorder and 3.7% with ADHD. Significant past suicidal ideation was experienced by 1.9%, and 1.5% had a history of parasuicide. Binge drinking was associated with both affective and behaviour disorders. Rates of psychiatric disorders and suicidal behaviours are similar in young Irish adolescents to those in other Western cultures. Mental health promotion should be given priority in schools.
Implementation of the JOBS programme in Ireland
- Authors:
- BARRY Margaret M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 5(4), December 2006, pp.10-25.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article reports on the implementation and evaluation of the JOBS programme in Ireland. This is a training intervention to promote re-employment and improve mental health among unemployed people that was implemented on a pilot basis in the border region of the Republic and Northern Ireland. Programme participants were unemployed people recruited from local training and employment offices and health agencies. The unemployed people involved in the study also included some mental health service users. The evaluation indicated that the programme was implemented successfully and led to improved psychological and re-employment outcomes for the intervention group, lasting up to 12 months post-intervention. This paper reflects on the implementation issues that arose in adapting an international evidence-based programme to the local setting and considers the implications of the evaluation findings for the roll out of the programme on a larger scale.