How can we measure social connectedness?
Poor social connectedness is a risk factor for poor mental health, but it is measured in many ways. This review summarises social connectedness measures and reviews their psychometric properties
Poor social connectedness is a risk factor for poor mental health, but it is measured in many ways. This review summarises social connectedness measures and reviews their psychometric properties
A longitudinal analysis of Understanding Society data on adults in the UK
Interview with David Aaronovitch for BBC4
An editorial linked to the paper by Duleeka Knipe and colleagues (2024) published in Lancet Psychiatry
Interview with Jen Dykxhoorn, showcased as part of the NIHR Researcher in the Spotlight campaign.
A comphrehensive “state-of-the-science” review published in World Psychiatry
New longitudinal research published in Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR)
Temporal patterns of anxiety & depression, published in Psychological Medicine.
New research published in PLoS One
New research published in BMC Public Health
Background For the past 3 years, I have been the programme manager for the NIHR School for Public Health Research’s Public Mental Health Programme. An important part of this programme was to develop a conceptual framework of the factors which impact our mental health. Aim The aim of this tool is to summarise the current evidence around key factors (also known as determinants) that affect public mental health.
Over 89 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes. We have an obligation to do better to ensure the health of asylum-seekers and refugees.
Profile of Jen Dykxhoorn by the NIHR School for Public Health Research, to accompany the launch of the PMH conceptual framework.
What community-based interventions exist to improve the mental health of adults from ethnic minority groups?
Systematic review of community interventions to support those facing financial insecurity and other psychosocial stressors
One of the exciting new projects I have been involved in is the launch of a new podcast.