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Empowerment, Lifelong Learning and Recovery in Mental Health, 2012
Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 2016
The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences between teachers&am... more The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences between teachers' knowledge about early psychosis among three different Italian cities and a UK sample. The sample consisted of 556 secondary school teachers from three different cities in Italy (Milan, Rome and Lamezia Terme) and London (UK). The research was based on the Knowledge and Experience of Social Emotional Difficulties Among Young People Questionnaire. The Italian version of the questionnaire was used in Italy. Overall, 67.6% of English teachers, 58.5% of Milan's teachers, 41.8% of Rome's teachers and 33.3% of Lamezia Terme's teachers were able to recognize psychotic symptoms from a case vignette. Logistic regression analysis showed that 'city' was the only independent variable significantly related to the correct/wrong answer about diagnosis. We found statistically significant differences between the three Italian samples and the UK sample regarding teachers' knowledge about first signs of psychosis. English teachers showed a better knowledge than Italian teachers in general. Teachers from Milan, where a specific early detection program was established in 2000, seemed to be more familiar with early signs of psychosis than teachers in…
Service user involvement in teaching and assessing in the undergraduate curriculum.
Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 2010
This paper considers the extent of older service consumer involvement in health-related research ... more This paper considers the extent of older service consumer involvement in health-related research and, through a critical consideration of the literature, explores the levels and ways in which older service consumers are involved. Having considered the context of consumer involvement in health research we differentiate that involvement in previous studies along a continuum from passive participation to active, independent participation,
Schizophrenia Research, 2006
Journal of Family Therapy, 2009
International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, 1996
Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 2008
To establish how much knowledge and experience secondary school-teachers have about psychosis, so... more To establish how much knowledge and experience secondary school-teachers have about psychosis, sources of help available and how to access help. A questionnaire survey of 130 secondary school teachers from three secondary schools and one pupil referral unit within the catchment area of the Camden and Islington Early Intervention Service in London. Teachers completed a questionnaire about diagnosis, age of onset, aetiology, prognosis and treatment. They were also asked about their experiences of pupils with possible psychosis and for their views on the teacher's role regarding referral of pupils. The majority of teachers were able to recognize psychotic symptoms from a case vignette and many were able to correctly identify possible causal factors, prognosis and factors that might help or hinder recovery. Almost a third of teachers had experienced a pupil with possible symptoms of psychosis. However, teachers were much less certain about their own role towards pupils presenting with psychosis and there was much confusion about who had responsibility to help, and how and where to refer such pupils. The results reinforce the view that teachers are in a strong position in relation to early detection and referral for young people with psychosis. The findings suggest a considerable staff development agenda, especially regarding how to access help and services. Teachers in this study seemed keen for further training in this area.
Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, 2000
... JAMES ELANDER1, EMILY SIMONOFF2, ANDREW PICKLES3, JANET HOLMSHAW4 AND MICHAEL RUTTER5, 1Depar... more ... JAMES ELANDER1, EMILY SIMONOFF2, ANDREW PICKLES3, JANET HOLMSHAW4 AND MICHAEL RUTTER5, 1Department of Psychology, London Guildhall University; 2Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Guys, Kings and St Thomas' Medical School, London ...
The British Journal of Psychiatry, 2004
Background Stigma defines people in terms of some distinguishing characteristic and devalues them... more Background Stigma defines people in terms of some distinguishing characteristic and devalues them as a consequence. Aims To describe the relationship of stigma with mental illness, psychiatric diagnosis, treatment and its consequences of stigma for the individual. Method Narrative interviews were conducted by trained users of the local mental health services; 46 patients were recruited from community and day mental health services in North London. Results Stigma was a pervasive concern to almost all participants. People with psychosis or drug dependence were most likely to report feelings and experiences of stigma and were most affected by them. Those with depression, anxiety and personality disorders were more affected by patronising attitudes and feelings of stigma even if they had not experienced any overt discrimination. However, experiences were not universally negative. Conclusions Stigma may influence how a psychiatric diagnosis is accepted, whether treatment will be adhered ...
The British Journal of Psychiatry, 2004
Background Antisocial behaviour in adult life has its roots in childhood. Aims To explore the ind... more Background Antisocial behaviour in adult life has its roots in childhood. Aims To explore the independent and joint effects of childhood characteristics on the persistence of antisocial behaviour into adult life. Method A clinical sample of twins who were systematically ascertained in childhood was followed up 10–25 years later. A total of 225 twins were interviewed regarding childhood and adult psychiatric disorder, psychosocial functioning, and psychosocial and cognitive risk factors. Results In univariate analyses, childhood hyperactivity and conduct disorder showed equally strong prediction of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) and criminality in early and mid-adult life. Lower IQ and reading problems were most prominent in their relationships with childhood and adolescent antisocial behaviour. In multivariate modelling childhood conduct disorder and hyperactivity predicted adult ASPD even when intervening risk factors were accounted for. The number of hyperactive and conduc...
British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 2005
A massive expansion in student numbers in higher education, coupled with an overall reduction in ... more A massive expansion in student numbers in higher education, coupled with an overall reduction in funding, has led to higher staff � /student ratios and a reduction in the amount of staff time available to support students. This has been linked to rising demands being placed on student support services. This article draws on case studies of five students experiencing
Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 2016
The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences between teachers&am... more The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences between teachers' knowledge about early psychosis among three different Italian cities and a UK sample. The sample consisted of 556 secondary school teachers from three different cities in Italy (Milan, Rome and Lamezia Terme) and London (UK). The research was based on the Knowledge and Experience of Social Emotional Difficulties Among Young People Questionnaire. The Italian version of the questionnaire was used in Italy. Overall, 67.6% of English teachers, 58.5% of Milan's teachers, 41.8% of Rome's teachers and 33.3% of Lamezia Terme's teachers were able to recognize psychotic symptoms from a case vignette. Logistic regression analysis showed that 'city' was the only independent variable significantly related to the correct/wrong answer about diagnosis. We found statistically significant differences between the three Italian samples and the UK sample regarding teachers' knowledge about first signs of psychosis. English teachers showed a better knowledge than Italian teachers in general. Teachers from Milan, where a specific early detection program was established in 2000, seemed to be more familiar with early signs of psychosis than teachers in the other two Italian towns.
Empowerment, Lifelong Learning and Recovery in Mental Health, 2012
Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 2016
The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences between teachers&am... more The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences between teachers' knowledge about early psychosis among three different Italian cities and a UK sample. The sample consisted of 556 secondary school teachers from three different cities in Italy (Milan, Rome and Lamezia Terme) and London (UK). The research was based on the Knowledge and Experience of Social Emotional Difficulties Among Young People Questionnaire. The Italian version of the questionnaire was used in Italy. Overall, 67.6% of English teachers, 58.5% of Milan's teachers, 41.8% of Rome's teachers and 33.3% of Lamezia Terme's teachers were able to recognize psychotic symptoms from a case vignette. Logistic regression analysis showed that 'city' was the only independent variable significantly related to the correct/wrong answer about diagnosis. We found statistically significant differences between the three Italian samples and the UK sample regarding teachers' knowledge about first signs of psychosis. English teachers showed a better knowledge than Italian teachers in general. Teachers from Milan, where a specific early detection program was established in 2000, seemed to be more familiar with early signs of psychosis than teachers in…
Service user involvement in teaching and assessing in the undergraduate curriculum.
Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 2010
This paper considers the extent of older service consumer involvement in health-related research ... more This paper considers the extent of older service consumer involvement in health-related research and, through a critical consideration of the literature, explores the levels and ways in which older service consumers are involved. Having considered the context of consumer involvement in health research we differentiate that involvement in previous studies along a continuum from passive participation to active, independent participation,
Schizophrenia Research, 2006
Journal of Family Therapy, 2009
International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, 1996
Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 2008
To establish how much knowledge and experience secondary school-teachers have about psychosis, so... more To establish how much knowledge and experience secondary school-teachers have about psychosis, sources of help available and how to access help. A questionnaire survey of 130 secondary school teachers from three secondary schools and one pupil referral unit within the catchment area of the Camden and Islington Early Intervention Service in London. Teachers completed a questionnaire about diagnosis, age of onset, aetiology, prognosis and treatment. They were also asked about their experiences of pupils with possible psychosis and for their views on the teacher's role regarding referral of pupils. The majority of teachers were able to recognize psychotic symptoms from a case vignette and many were able to correctly identify possible causal factors, prognosis and factors that might help or hinder recovery. Almost a third of teachers had experienced a pupil with possible symptoms of psychosis. However, teachers were much less certain about their own role towards pupils presenting with psychosis and there was much confusion about who had responsibility to help, and how and where to refer such pupils. The results reinforce the view that teachers are in a strong position in relation to early detection and referral for young people with psychosis. The findings suggest a considerable staff development agenda, especially regarding how to access help and services. Teachers in this study seemed keen for further training in this area.
Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, 2000
... JAMES ELANDER1, EMILY SIMONOFF2, ANDREW PICKLES3, JANET HOLMSHAW4 AND MICHAEL RUTTER5, 1Depar... more ... JAMES ELANDER1, EMILY SIMONOFF2, ANDREW PICKLES3, JANET HOLMSHAW4 AND MICHAEL RUTTER5, 1Department of Psychology, London Guildhall University; 2Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Guys, Kings and St Thomas' Medical School, London ...
The British Journal of Psychiatry, 2004
Background Stigma defines people in terms of some distinguishing characteristic and devalues them... more Background Stigma defines people in terms of some distinguishing characteristic and devalues them as a consequence. Aims To describe the relationship of stigma with mental illness, psychiatric diagnosis, treatment and its consequences of stigma for the individual. Method Narrative interviews were conducted by trained users of the local mental health services; 46 patients were recruited from community and day mental health services in North London. Results Stigma was a pervasive concern to almost all participants. People with psychosis or drug dependence were most likely to report feelings and experiences of stigma and were most affected by them. Those with depression, anxiety and personality disorders were more affected by patronising attitudes and feelings of stigma even if they had not experienced any overt discrimination. However, experiences were not universally negative. Conclusions Stigma may influence how a psychiatric diagnosis is accepted, whether treatment will be adhered ...
The British Journal of Psychiatry, 2004
Background Antisocial behaviour in adult life has its roots in childhood. Aims To explore the ind... more Background Antisocial behaviour in adult life has its roots in childhood. Aims To explore the independent and joint effects of childhood characteristics on the persistence of antisocial behaviour into adult life. Method A clinical sample of twins who were systematically ascertained in childhood was followed up 10–25 years later. A total of 225 twins were interviewed regarding childhood and adult psychiatric disorder, psychosocial functioning, and psychosocial and cognitive risk factors. Results In univariate analyses, childhood hyperactivity and conduct disorder showed equally strong prediction of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) and criminality in early and mid-adult life. Lower IQ and reading problems were most prominent in their relationships with childhood and adolescent antisocial behaviour. In multivariate modelling childhood conduct disorder and hyperactivity predicted adult ASPD even when intervening risk factors were accounted for. The number of hyperactive and conduc...
British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 2005
A massive expansion in student numbers in higher education, coupled with an overall reduction in ... more A massive expansion in student numbers in higher education, coupled with an overall reduction in funding, has led to higher staff � /student ratios and a reduction in the amount of staff time available to support students. This has been linked to rising demands being placed on student support services. This article draws on case studies of five students experiencing
Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 2016
The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences between teachers&am... more The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences between teachers' knowledge about early psychosis among three different Italian cities and a UK sample. The sample consisted of 556 secondary school teachers from three different cities in Italy (Milan, Rome and Lamezia Terme) and London (UK). The research was based on the Knowledge and Experience of Social Emotional Difficulties Among Young People Questionnaire. The Italian version of the questionnaire was used in Italy. Overall, 67.6% of English teachers, 58.5% of Milan's teachers, 41.8% of Rome's teachers and 33.3% of Lamezia Terme's teachers were able to recognize psychotic symptoms from a case vignette. Logistic regression analysis showed that 'city' was the only independent variable significantly related to the correct/wrong answer about diagnosis. We found statistically significant differences between the three Italian samples and the UK sample regarding teachers' knowledge about first signs of psychosis. English teachers showed a better knowledge than Italian teachers in general. Teachers from Milan, where a specific early detection program was established in 2000, seemed to be more familiar with early signs of psychosis than teachers in the other two Italian towns.