Publications by authors named "A J Ronaldson"
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- A systematic review and meta-analysis examined the mortality risk from infectious diseases (excluding COVID-19) in individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
- The analysis included 29 studies, revealing that those with SMI are more than twice as likely to die from any infectious disease and over three times more likely to die from respiratory infections compared to the general population.
- Variations in findings were influenced by factors such as the specific SMI diagnosis, gender, and the type of infection studied.
Aims: The associations of prior homelessness with current health are unknown. Using nationally representative data collected in private households in England, this study aimed to examine Common Mental Disorders (CMDs), physical health, alcohol/substance dependence, and multimorbidities in people who formerly experienced homelessness compared to people who never experienced homelessness.
Methods: This cross-sectional study utilised data from the 2007 and 2014 Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Surveys.
Background: Between 2008 and 2019, we reported positive change relating to mental health stigma and discrimination among the adult population of England, supporting the effectiveness of the Time to Change campaign.
Aims: Using data from the Attitudes to Mental Illness survey (2008/2009 to 2023), we investigated the extent to which positive changes in stigma were sustained by 2023, 2 years after the programme's end in 2021.
Method: We used regression analyses to evaluate trends in outcomes.
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- Recovery Colleges (RCs) are special communities that help people recover from mental health issues through learning, but their success in different cultures is not well studied.
- Researchers looked at 169 RCs from various countries to see how cultural differences affect how well they operate.
- They found that RCs work best in cultures that are more individualistic and indulgent, but it's important to consider other cultures to make these programs better for everyone around the world.
Objective: We aimed to validate the Japanese version of the Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4-J). People in Japan, especially healthcare workers (HCWs) suffer from high rates of mental health symptoms. The PHQ-4 is an established ultra-brief mental health measure used in various settings, populations and languages.
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