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Papers by Salma Yasmeen

Telehealth Usability Questionnaire--Adapted Version

PsycTESTS Dataset, 2021

JAMA, 1964

Challenging the globalisation of biomedical psychiatry © Pavilion Publishing (Brighton) Ltd neura... more Challenging the globalisation of biomedical psychiatry © Pavilion Publishing (Brighton) Ltd neural sub-regions. Areas studied include the frontal and temporal cortex, the hippocampus, the thalamus, and the cerebellum. Despite these advances, treatment of symptoms and psychosocial and cognitive impairments remains only partially successful for many patients.'

Personal Communication

This paper describes some findings from an evaluation of the effectiveness of a community develop... more This paper describes some findings from an evaluation of the effectiveness of a community development project that aimed to overcome inequalities in mental health care experienced by members of the local black and minority ethnic (BME) communities.A participatory action research design was used involving people from BME communities who had experienced mental health problems, and external stakeholders.The study relied largely on qualitative methodology. Findings reported here indicate that participants in the project valued the culturally and spiritually relevant support they received, but felt that more opportunities were needed for training and employment, greater representation on the project’s management committee, and greater awareness of the project in the community. External stakeholders felt that the project gained credibility from its community base and valued its ability to work across faith traditions and cultures. It was also seen as successful in acting as a bridge betwe...

Remote assessment in adults with Autism or ADHD: A service user satisfaction survey

PLOS ONE

Advances in digital health have enabled clinicians to move away from a reliance on face to face c... more Advances in digital health have enabled clinicians to move away from a reliance on face to face consultation methods towards making use of modern video and web-based conferencing technology. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote telecommunication methods have become much more common place in mental health settings. The current study sought to investigate whether remote telecommunication methods are preferable to face to face consultations for adults referred to an Autism and ADHD Service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, whether there are any differences in preferred consultation methods between adults who were referred for an assessment of Autism as opposed to ADHD. 117 service users who undertook assessment by the ADHD and Autism Service at South West Yorkshire NHS Partnership Foundation Trust from April to September 2020 completed an adapted version of the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ). Results demonstrated that service users found remote telecommunication ...

Tackling race inequalities: community development, mental health and diversity

Journal of Public Mental Health, 2006

... and information resource Telephone advice to enquiries from community, families, carers and i... more ... and information resource Telephone advice to enquiries from community, families, carers and individuals ... The latter applies where commissioners feel that simply to improve services will be ... prevent in-depth dialogue between BME service users and local development support). ...

Tackling race inequalities: community development, mental health and diversity

Journal of Public …, 2006

... and information resource Telephone advice to enquiries from community, families, carers and i... more ... and information resource Telephone advice to enquiries from community, families, carers and individuals ... The latter applies where commissioners feel that simply to improve services will be ... prevent in-depth dialogue between BME service users and local development support). ...

Engaging communities

Mental health today (Brighton, England), 2004

Power to the community

Mental Health Today, Feb 1, 2006

Power to the community

Mental health today (Brighton, England), 2006

Using Appreciative Inquiry to promote choice for older people and their carers

Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 2010

This article describes how an ‘Appreciative Inquiry’ approach was used in south London to enhance... more This article describes how an ‘Appreciative Inquiry’ approach was used in south London to enhance the levels of choice that older adults with dementia or mental health problems and their carers have in relation to the care and support they receive.

Journal of Public Mental Health, 2005

Engaging communities

Mental health today (Brighton, England), 2004

This paper outlines a critique of Western biomedical theories of what is called mental illness, a... more This paper outlines a critique of Western biomedical theories of what is called mental illness, and presents an alternative way of responding to mental health problems in people from non-Western cultures. The critique, based on what has been called 'postpsychiatry', problematizes some of the key assumptions that underpin the theory and practice of psychiatry, particularly the problem of how it

Telehealth Usability Questionnaire--Adapted Version

PsycTESTS Dataset, 2021

JAMA, 1964

Challenging the globalisation of biomedical psychiatry © Pavilion Publishing (Brighton) Ltd neura... more Challenging the globalisation of biomedical psychiatry © Pavilion Publishing (Brighton) Ltd neural sub-regions. Areas studied include the frontal and temporal cortex, the hippocampus, the thalamus, and the cerebellum. Despite these advances, treatment of symptoms and psychosocial and cognitive impairments remains only partially successful for many patients.'

Personal Communication

This paper describes some findings from an evaluation of the effectiveness of a community develop... more This paper describes some findings from an evaluation of the effectiveness of a community development project that aimed to overcome inequalities in mental health care experienced by members of the local black and minority ethnic (BME) communities.A participatory action research design was used involving people from BME communities who had experienced mental health problems, and external stakeholders.The study relied largely on qualitative methodology. Findings reported here indicate that participants in the project valued the culturally and spiritually relevant support they received, but felt that more opportunities were needed for training and employment, greater representation on the project’s management committee, and greater awareness of the project in the community. External stakeholders felt that the project gained credibility from its community base and valued its ability to work across faith traditions and cultures. It was also seen as successful in acting as a bridge betwe...

Remote assessment in adults with Autism or ADHD: A service user satisfaction survey

PLOS ONE

Advances in digital health have enabled clinicians to move away from a reliance on face to face c... more Advances in digital health have enabled clinicians to move away from a reliance on face to face consultation methods towards making use of modern video and web-based conferencing technology. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote telecommunication methods have become much more common place in mental health settings. The current study sought to investigate whether remote telecommunication methods are preferable to face to face consultations for adults referred to an Autism and ADHD Service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, whether there are any differences in preferred consultation methods between adults who were referred for an assessment of Autism as opposed to ADHD. 117 service users who undertook assessment by the ADHD and Autism Service at South West Yorkshire NHS Partnership Foundation Trust from April to September 2020 completed an adapted version of the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ). Results demonstrated that service users found remote telecommunication ...

Tackling race inequalities: community development, mental health and diversity

Journal of Public Mental Health, 2006

... and information resource Telephone advice to enquiries from community, families, carers and i... more ... and information resource Telephone advice to enquiries from community, families, carers and individuals ... The latter applies where commissioners feel that simply to improve services will be ... prevent in-depth dialogue between BME service users and local development support). ...

Tackling race inequalities: community development, mental health and diversity

Journal of Public …, 2006

... and information resource Telephone advice to enquiries from community, families, carers and i... more ... and information resource Telephone advice to enquiries from community, families, carers and individuals ... The latter applies where commissioners feel that simply to improve services will be ... prevent in-depth dialogue between BME service users and local development support). ...

Engaging communities

Mental health today (Brighton, England), 2004

Power to the community

Mental Health Today, Feb 1, 2006

Power to the community

Mental health today (Brighton, England), 2006

Using Appreciative Inquiry to promote choice for older people and their carers

Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 2010

This article describes how an ‘Appreciative Inquiry’ approach was used in south London to enhance... more This article describes how an ‘Appreciative Inquiry’ approach was used in south London to enhance the levels of choice that older adults with dementia or mental health problems and their carers have in relation to the care and support they receive.

Journal of Public Mental Health, 2005

Engaging communities

Mental health today (Brighton, England), 2004

This paper outlines a critique of Western biomedical theories of what is called mental illness, a... more This paper outlines a critique of Western biomedical theories of what is called mental illness, and presents an alternative way of responding to mental health problems in people from non-Western cultures. The critique, based on what has been called 'postpsychiatry', problematizes some of the key assumptions that underpin the theory and practice of psychiatry, particularly the problem of how it