Publications by authors named "I Bakolis"
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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.
In the context of climate change, the impacts of extreme weather events are increasingly recognised as a significant threat to mental health in the UK. As clinicians and researchers with an interest in mental health, we have a collective responsibility to help understand and mitigate these impacts. To achieve this, however, it is vital to have an appreciation of the relevant policy and regulatory frameworks.
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- * The Indigo-Local intervention includes workshops for stakeholders, a training program for community health workers, community engagement activities, and a media campaign, all focused on raising awareness and reducing stigma.
- * The effectiveness of this intervention is being evaluated using a mixed-methods approach, which includes measuring stigma outcomes, assessing mental health service use, and qualitative evaluation of its impact in different LMICs such as China, Ethiopia, India, Nepal, and Tunisia.
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- The study examines long-term mortality trends in individuals with schizophrenia-spectrum and bipolar disorders, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- It found that standardized mortality ratios for these individuals were more than double the average, increasing significantly during the pandemic, particularly for those with psychiatric comorbidities.
- Additionally, elevated mortality rates were noted among minority ethnic groups, highlighting the need for interventions addressing broader social health determinants.
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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.