Mental Health & Social Work


TitleMental Health & Social Work
AlternativeHSE - Mntl Hlth & SocWrk
FacultyFaculty of Health, Social Care and Education

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The role of culture in health workers' approach to LGBTQ+ patients. Diversity in Research Podcast
Pezzella, A. 2021. The role of culture in health workers' approach to LGBTQ+ patients. Diversity in Research Podcast.

Digital or visual media

What do we know about the T in the LGBT? An integrative review and evidence synthesis of transgender students experiences across queer, and LGBT-spectrum research in post-compulsory education: Research Report
Hafford-Letchfield, T., Pezzella, A. and Cole, L. 2019. What do we know about the T in the LGBT? An integrative review and evidence synthesis of transgender students experiences across queer, and LGBT-spectrum research in post-compulsory education: Research Report. Research Report.

Project report

Exchanging prevention practices on polydrug use among youth in criminal justice systems (EPPIC)
Thom, B. and Duke, K. 2022. Exchanging prevention practices on polydrug use among youth in criminal justice systems (EPPIC). in: Hantrais, L. (ed.) How to Manage International Multidisciplinary Research Projects Edward Elgar. pp. 114-125

Book chapter

Results of a screening survey for co-morbid substance misuse amongst patients in treatment for psychotic disorders: prevalence and service needs in an inner London borough
Weaver, T., Rutter, D., Madden, P., Ward, J., Stimson, G. and Renton, A. 2001. Results of a screening survey for co-morbid substance misuse amongst patients in treatment for psychotic disorders: prevalence and service needs in an inner London borough. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 36 (8), pp. 399-406. https://doi.org/10.1007/s001270170030

Article

The prevalence and management of co-morbid substance misuse and mental illness: results of a screening survey in substance misuse and mental health treatment populations
Weaver, T., Hickman, M., Rutter, D., Ward, J., Stimson, G. and Renton, A. 2001. The prevalence and management of co-morbid substance misuse and mental illness: results of a screening survey in substance misuse and mental health treatment populations. Drug and Alcohol Review. 20 (4), pp. 407-416. https://doi.org/10.1080/09595230120092724

Article

‘…Be the change, you want to see…’: Evaluation of a pilot mentor scheme for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic social work students
Hingley-Jones, H., Apeah-Kubi, D., Quaife, M. and Gleeson, H. 2022. ‘…Be the change, you want to see…’: Evaluation of a pilot mentor scheme for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic social work students. London, UK Department of Mental Health and Social Work.

Project report

Drug Policy. By Alison Ritter, London & New York: Routledge, 2022. ISBN: 9781032124278 (paperback) [Book review]
Thom, B. 2022. Drug Policy. By Alison Ritter, London & New York: Routledge, 2022. ISBN: 9781032124278 (paperback) [Book review]. Addiction. 117 (9), pp. 2562-2562. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.15974

Article

Monitoring cardiovascular disease risk in individuals with severe mental illness in an inpatient mental health setting: a secondary data analysis.
Mwebe, H., Volante, M. and Weaver, T. 2020. Monitoring cardiovascular disease risk in individuals with severe mental illness in an inpatient mental health setting: a secondary data analysis. British Journal of Mental Health Nursing. 9 (3), pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjmh.2020.0005

Article

Monitoring cardiovascular disease risk in individuals with severe mental illness in an inpatient mental health setting: a secondary data analysis
Mwebe, H., Volante, M. and Weaver, T. 2020. Monitoring cardiovascular disease risk in individuals with severe mental illness in an inpatient mental health setting: a secondary data analysis. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing. 15 (11), pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2020.0157

Article

Risk of cardiovascular disease in people taking psychotropic medication: a literature review
Mwebe, H. and Roberts, D. 2019. Risk of cardiovascular disease in people taking psychotropic medication: a literature review. British Journal of Mental Health Nursing. 8 (3), pp. 136-144. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjmh.2018.0033

Article

Endoscopic variceal ligation against or in combination with vasoactive drugs for acute treatment of bleeding oesophageal varices: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Roberts, D., Mwebe, H. and Gurusamy, K. 2021. Endoscopic variceal ligation against or in combination with vasoactive drugs for acute treatment of bleeding oesophageal varices: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ESGE Days 2021. Virtual 25 - 27 Mar 2021 Thieme. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0041-1724546

Conference poster

"Teta, s kom si ti lezbijka?" Z izobraževanjem proti nevidnosti LGBT+ starih ljudi v socialni in zdravstveni oskrbi
Urek, M., Buitenkamp, C., Hafford-Letchfield, T., Higgins, A., Keogh, B., Lewis-Brooke, S., Pezzella, A., Rabelink, I., van der Vaart, N. and Jurček, A. 2022. "Teta, s kom si ti lezbijka?" Z izobraževanjem proti nevidnosti LGBT+ starih ljudi v socialni in zdravstveni oskrbi. Socialno Delo. 61 (1), pp. 7-26. https://doi.org/10.51741/sd.2022.61.1.7-26

Article

Open Dialogue compared to treatment as usual for adults experiencing a mental health crisis: Protocol for the ODDESSI multi-site cluster randomised controlled trial.
Pilling, S., Clarke, K., Parker, G., James, K., Landau, S., Weaver, T., Razzaque, R. and Craig, T. 2022. Open Dialogue compared to treatment as usual for adults experiencing a mental health crisis: Protocol for the ODDESSI multi-site cluster randomised controlled trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials. 113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2021.106664

Article

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in cultural context do parents in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom adopt different thresholds when rating symptoms, and if so why?
Chan, W., Shum, K. and Sonuga-Barke, E. 2022. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in cultural context do parents in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom adopt different thresholds when rating symptoms, and if so why? International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research. 31 (3). https://doi.org/10.1002/mpr.1923

Article

A scoping review exploring the 'grey area' of suicide-related expression in later life: developing a conceptual framework for professional engagement
Hafford-Letchfield, T., Jain, B., Gleeson, H., Roesch, C. and Ellmers, T. 2022. A scoping review exploring the 'grey area' of suicide-related expression in later life: developing a conceptual framework for professional engagement. Ageing & Society. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X22000642

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Gambling problems and help-seeking in serving United Kingdom military personnel: a qualitative study
Champion, H., Pritchard, A., Dighton, G. and Dymond, S. 2022. Gambling problems and help-seeking in serving United Kingdom military personnel: a qualitative study. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.1003457

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Gambling problems and associated harms in United Kingdom Royal Air Force personnel
Pritchard, A. and Dymond, S. 2022. Gambling problems and associated harms in United Kingdom Royal Air Force personnel. Addictive Behaviors. 126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2021.107200

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Empowering the migrant and refugee family's parenting skills: a literature review
Kouta, C., Velonaki, V., Lazzarino, R., Rousou, E., Apostolara, P., Doru, A., Dudau, V., Kalokairinou, A., Licciardello, O., Mauceri, M., Nikolaidou, E., Pezzella, A., Samartzi, C., Kuckert-Wöstheinrich, A. and Papadopoulos, R. 2022. Empowering the migrant and refugee family's parenting skills: a literature review. Journal of Community Health Research. 11 (4), pp. 337-348. https://doi.org/10.18502/jchr.v11i4.11735

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Causes of and alternatives to medication for behaviours that challenge in people with intellectual disabilities: direct care providers' perspectives
Deb, S., Limbu, B., Unwin, G. and Weaver, T. 2022. Causes of and alternatives to medication for behaviours that challenge in people with intellectual disabilities: direct care providers' perspectives. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19 (16), pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19169988

Article

The covid ‐19 pandemic and cultural competence: global implications for managers, nurses and healthcare workers during major health disasters and emergencies
Papadopoulos, R. 2022. The covid ‐19 pandemic and cultural competence: global implications for managers, nurses and healthcare workers during major health disasters and emergencies. Journal of Nursing Management. 30 (7), pp. 2451-2452. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13709

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Response to commentaries: (de)normalization of drinking and its implications for young people, sociality, culture and epidemiology
Caluzzi, G., Livingston, M., Holmes, J., MacLean, S., Lubman, D., Dietze, P., Vashishtha, R., Herring, R. and Pennay, A. 2022. Response to commentaries: (de)normalization of drinking and its implications for young people, sociality, culture and epidemiology. Addiction. 117 (5), pp. 1217-1219. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.15848

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Towards a national strategy for the provision of spiritual care during major health disasters: a qualitative study
Papadopoulos, R., Lazzarino, R., Koulouglioti, C., Ali, S. and Wright, S. 2022. Towards a national strategy for the provision of spiritual care during major health disasters: a qualitative study. The International Journal of Health Planning and Management. 37 (4), pp. 1990-2006. https://doi.org/10.1002/hpm.3443

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Examining trends in the representation of young people and alcohol in Australian newspapers over twenty years (2000-2019)
Pennay, A., Cook, M., MacLean, S., Lubman, D., Dietze, P., Herring, R., Caluzzi, G., Vashishtha, R. and Livingston, M. 2022. Examining trends in the representation of young people and alcohol in Australian newspapers over twenty years (2000-2019). International Journal of Drug Policy. 99, pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2021.103461

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Assessing suicide ideation among older adults: a systematic review of screening and measurement tools
Gleeson, H., Roesch, C., Hafford-Letchfield, T. and Ellmers, T. 2022. Assessing suicide ideation among older adults: a systematic review of screening and measurement tools. International Psychogeriatrics. 34 (5), pp. 439-452. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1041610221002659

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Enactment of compassionate leadership by nursing and midwifery managers: results from an international online survey
Papadopoulos, R., Wright, S., Lazzarino, R., Koulouglioti, C., Aagard, M., Akman, Ö., Alpers, L., Apostolara, P., Araneda, J., Biglete-Pangilinan, S., Eldar-Regev, O., González-Gil, M., Kouta, C., Krepinska, R., Lesińska-Sawicka, M., Liskova, M., Lopez-Diaz, L., Malliarou, M., Martín-García, Á., Muñoz-Salinas, M., Nagórska, M., Ngunyulu, R., Nissim, S., Nortvedt, L., Oconer-Rubiano, F., Oter-Quintana, C., Öztürk, C., Papp, K., Piratoba-Hernandez, B., Rousou, E., Tolentino-Diaz, M., Tothova, V. and Zorba, A. 2022. Enactment of compassionate leadership by nursing and midwifery managers: results from an international online survey. BMJ Leader. 6 (3), pp. 186-191. https://doi.org/10.1136/leader-2020-000385

Article

Declining drinking among adolescents: are we seeing a denormalisation of drinking and a normalisation of non-drinking?
Caluzzi, G., Livingston, M., Holmes, J., MacLean, S., Lubman, D., Dietze, P., Vashishtha, R., Herring, R. and Pennay, A. 2022. Declining drinking among adolescents: are we seeing a denormalisation of drinking and a normalisation of non-drinking? Addiction. 117 (5), pp. 1204-1212. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.15611

Article

Patients' beliefs towards contingency management: Target behaviours, incentives and the remote application of these interventions
Getty, C., Weaver, T., Lynskey, M., Kirby, K., Dallery, J. and Metrebian, N. 2022. Patients' beliefs towards contingency management: Target behaviours, incentives and the remote application of these interventions. Drug and Alcohol Review. 41 (1), pp. 96-105. https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.13314

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Empowering refugee families in transit: the development of a culturally competent and compassionate training and support package
Papadopoulos, R., Lazzarino, R., Sakellaraki, O., Dadãu, V., Apostolara, P., Kuckert-Wöstheinrich, A., Mauceri, M. and Kouta, C. 2022. Empowering refugee families in transit: the development of a culturally competent and compassionate training and support package. Journal of Research in Nursing. 27 (3), pp. 200-214. https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871211018736

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LGBT+ Training needs for health and social care professionals: a cross-cultural comparison among seven European countries
Baiocco, R., Pezzella, A., Pistella, J., Kouta, C., Rousou, E., Rocamora-Perez, P., López-Liria, R., Dudau, V., Doru, A., Kuckert-Wöstheinrich, A., Ziegler, S., Nielsen, D., Bay, L. and Papadopoulos, R. 2022. LGBT+ Training needs for health and social care professionals: a cross-cultural comparison among seven European countries. Sexuality Research and Social Policy. 19 (1), pp. 22-36. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13178-020-00521-2

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Healthcare professionals’ involvement in breaking bad news to newly diagnosed patients with motor neurodegenerative conditions: a qualitative study
Anestis, E., Eccles, F., Fletcher, I., Triliva, S. and Simpson, J. 2022. Healthcare professionals’ involvement in breaking bad news to newly diagnosed patients with motor neurodegenerative conditions: a qualitative study. Disability and Rehabilitation. 44 (25), pp. 7877-7890. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2021.2002436

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A qualitative exploration of care homes workers' views and training needs in relation to the use of socially assistive humanoid robots in their workplace
Papadopoulos, R., Ali, S., Papadopoulos, C., Castro, N., Faulkes, N. and Koulouglioti, C. 2022. A qualitative exploration of care homes workers' views and training needs in relation to the use of socially assistive humanoid robots in their workplace. International Journal of Older People Nursing. 17 (3). https://doi.org/10.1111/opn.12432

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'It's a double whammy': A qualitative study of illness uncertainty in individuals with Parkinson's disease in the context of COVID-19
Simpson, J., Zarotti, N., Varey, S., Anestis, E., Holland, C., Murray, C. and Eccles, F. 2022. 'It's a double whammy': A qualitative study of illness uncertainty in individuals with Parkinson's disease in the context of COVID-19. Chronic Illness. 18 (4), pp. 860-873. https://doi.org/10.1177/17423953211043101

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Psychopharmacology: A mental health professional's guide to commonly used medications
Mwebe, H. 2021. Psychopharmacology: A mental health professional's guide to commonly used medications. St Albans Critical Publishing.

Book

Learning to become evidence based social workers: student views on research education and implementation in practice
Gleeson, H., Pezzella, A. and Rahman, N. 2023. Learning to become evidence based social workers: student views on research education and implementation in practice. Social Work Education. 42 (3), pp. 285-301. https://doi.org/10.1080/02615479.2021.1965113

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The role of practice in doctoral degrees. Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 26:3, 257-273, ISSN 1359-6748
Armsby, P., Costley, C. and Weller, G. 2021. The role of practice in doctoral degrees. Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 26:3, 257-273, ISSN 1359-6748. Taylor & Francis (Routledge).

Edited Journal

Culturally competent and compassionate LGBTQ+ inclusive healthcare
Pezzella, A. 2021. Culturally competent and compassionate LGBTQ+ inclusive healthcare. South East LGBTQ+ Big Tent Learning Event, Royal College of Nursing. United Kingdom (Online) 09 Jul 2021

Conference keynote

A nurse academic's lived experience with COVID-19: a reflective narrative
Mwebe, H. 2021. A nurse academic's lived experience with COVID-19: a reflective narrative. British Journal of Mental Health Nursing. 10 (3), pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjmh.2021.0010

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Using a pragmatically adapted, low-cost contingency management intervention to promote heroin abstinence in individuals undergoing treatment for heroin use disorder in UK drug services (PRAISE): a cluster randomised trial
Metrebian, N., Weaver, T., Goldsmith, K., Pilling, S., Hellier, J., Pickles, A., Shearer, J., Byford, S., Mitcheson, L., Bijral, P., Bogdan, N., Bowden-Jones, O., Day, E., Dunn, J., Glasper, A., Finch, E., Forshall, S., Akhtar, S., Bajaria, J., Bennett, C., Bishop, E., Charles, V., Davey, C., Desai, R., Goodfellow, C., Haque, F., Little, N., McKechnie, H., Mosler, F., Morris, J., Mutz, J., Pauli, R., Poovendran, D., Phillips, E. and Strang, J. 2021. Using a pragmatically adapted, low-cost contingency management intervention to promote heroin abstinence in individuals undergoing treatment for heroin use disorder in UK drug services (PRAISE): a cluster randomised trial. BMJ Open. 11 (7). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046371

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The role of culture in health workers' approach to LGBTQ+ patients
Pezzella, A. 2021. The role of culture in health workers' approach to LGBTQ+ patients. Diversity in Research Podcast.

Other

Unintended consequences of drug policies experienced by young drug users in contact with the criminal justice systems
Moskalewicz, J., Dabrowska, K., Herold, M., Beccaria, F., Rolando, S., Herring, R., Thom, B., Kahlert, R., Stummvoll, G., Moazen, B., Stöver, H. and Pisarska, A. 2021. Unintended consequences of drug policies experienced by young drug users in contact with the criminal justice systems. Drugs: Education, Prevention, and Policy. 28 (1), pp. 36-47. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2020.1823944

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