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The influence of social factors on psychiatric hospitalisation in Northern Ireland: a review of the literature: an analysis of offical statistics and the implications for social workers
- Author:
- MANKTELOW Roger
- Journal article citation:
- Irish Journal of Social Work Research, 2(2), 2000, pp.57-72.
- Publisher:
- Irish Association of Social Workers
The paper reviews the knowledge of the influence of social factors on psychiatric hospitalisation within Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and investigates the particular features of the process in Northern Ireland. The inverse relationship between social class and mental illness has been widely documented in an international context, and has also been investigated by the author in Northern Ireland. But there are oather particular factors which are important mediators of soical influences on psychiatric hospitalisation within the divided society of Northern Ireland. The author identifies three sets of local factors as being of importance. These are: the urban/rural dimensions; religious affiliation; and the influence of twenty five years of civil unrest on the local population's use of psychiatric hospitalisation. The paper reviews the methodological difficulties in concpetualising a causal mechanism operating between social factors and mental illness and argues for the adoption of a qualitative research approach to the social process of psychiatric hospitalisation.
The mental health children and parents in Northern Ireland: results of the Youth Wellbeing Prevalence Survey
- Authors:
- BUNTING Lisa, et al
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Health and Social Care Board
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 147
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Findings from the Youth Wellbeing NI Survey, which provides estimates of rates of a range of mental health problems based on a representative sample of children and young people and their parents. This study provides data on more than 3,000 children and young people in Northern Ireland, and on more than 2,800 parents and caregivers. The report focuses on emotional and behavioural problems; oppositional defiant and conduct disorders; mood and anxiety disorders; stress related disorders; young people at risk of other mental health problems; behaviours and experiences; parental mental health; and predicting mental health problems. A significant proportion of children and young people in Northern Ireland experience mental health problems, including diagnosable mental health conditions. The data reveals that one in eight children and young people (12.6%) had an emotional disorder such as anxiety or depression. The most commonly reported traumas by adolescents were witnessing violence (17.0%), having a serious accident (16.8%), and sudden death of a loved one (10.7%). The prevalence of any stress related disorder was 4.9%, for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) it was 1.5%, and for Complex PTSD (CPTSD) it was 3.4%. Almost one in ten (9.4%) 11-19 year olds reported self-injurious behaviour and close to one in eight (12.1%) reporting thinking about or attempting suicide. (Edited publisher abstract)
Empowering people through physical activity
- Authors:
- et al, McCARTAN Claire
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 88
- Place of publication:
- London
The findings from an exploratory co-produced research project studying how to improve physical activity for people with severe and enduring mental health problems in Northern Ireland. The report provides a summary of a supporting literature review, details of the research methods used, and quantitative and qualitative findings. In total, fifty-seven participants from different mental health service settings signed up for the programme and 31 participated regularly over the 12-weeks. The programme was designed using co-production methods and delivered by personal trainers who had expertise in working with people with mental health problems. Overall, participants reported physical and mental health benefits. These include improved sleep, improved energy, a reduction in the negative side effects of medication, better decision-making, feeling mentally clearer, improvements in mood and lower levels of stress. Engagement with the programme was supported by the social aspect of the programme and the trainer qualifications and experience. The co-research approach gave additional benefits for the co-researchers in terms of training, confidence and a broader insight into the issue of physical and mental health. The project was funded by Disability Research on Independent Living and Learning (DRILL) and employed a co-production approach between people with lived experience of mental health problems, Mental Health Foundation, Queen’s University Belfast, Praxis Care, Platinum Training Institute, Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke and the Northern, South Eastern and Western Recovery Colleges. (Edited publisher abstract)