Division of Psychology and Mental Health research seminar
| Dates: | 11 February 2019 |
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| Times: | 12:45 - 14:00 |
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| What is it: | Seminar |
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| Organiser: | Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, Current University students |
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| Speaker: | Sonya Rafiq , Sophie Faulkner , Rebecca Crook |
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Time: 12.45 – 2.00pm (lunch 12.45 – 1.00pm; presentation and discussion 1.00pm - 2.00pm)
There will be three presentations at the next Division of Psychology and Mental Health research seminar on Monday 11 February:
- The relationship between childhood adversities and dissociation in severe mental illness: a meta-analytic review - Sonya Rafiq (PhD student)
- How could occupational therapists rescue disrupted sleep-wake cycles in non-affective psychosis? A mixed methods expert consensus study - Sophie Faulkner (Clinical Doctoral Research Fellow)
- PGR Well Bee-ing Project information session - Rebecca Crook (Research Assistant - PGR Wellbeing and Mental Health)
For further details, please see abstracts below.
To make sure that we cater for the right number of people, please email Dr Pearl Mok pearl.mok@manchester.ac.uk as soon as possible if you would like to attend this seminar.
Abstracts
The relationship between childhood adversities and dissociation in severe mental illness: a meta-analytic review - Sonya Rafiq
Several studies have observed that dissociative experiences are frequently reported by individuals with severe mental illness (SMI), especially amongst patients that report a history of adverse/traumatic life experiences, but no meta-analysis has examined the relationship between childhood adversity and dissociation in SMI. This review examined the magnitude and consistency of the relationship between various adverse childhood adversities and dissociation across three SMI diagnostic groups (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and personality disorders). A search across three databases identified 30 eligible studies, comprising of 2199 clinical participants. Effect sizes representing the relationship between exposure to childhood adversity and dissociation were examined and integrated using random-effects meta-analysis.
How could occupational therapists rescue disrupted sleep-wake cycles in non-affective psychosis? A mixed methods expert consensus study - Sophie Faulkner
Sleep problems and circadian dysregulation are common in people diagnosed with non-affective psychoses. Difficulties with too little, too much, poor quality, or poorly timed sleep in this group have historically been neglected, and their impact on social and occupational functioning is significant. First-line treatment currently includes sleep hygiene advice, or hypnotics - both of which have poor efficacy as a standalone treatment. Sophie's research aims to develop a brief occupational therapy intervention to improve sleep in this group. This talk presents results from the first three rounds of a mixed methods Delphi study. Fifty-six clinical and academic experts were recruited. Recruitment achieved a balance and spread of expertise covering sleep, circadian rhythm, occupational therapy, and non-affective psychosis. Three survey rounds, and optional qualitative interviews were completed, and results are being analysed using a framework approach. The results will be used to inform the development of the occupational therapy intervention which will be feasibility tested in the final stage of this programme of research.
PGR Well Bee-ing Project information session - Rebecca Crook
The PGR Well Bee-ing Project (https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/pgrwellbeing/) is one of 17 projects taking place across the UK funded by the Office for Students and Research England. The aim of our project is to better understand wellbeing and mental health issues from a PGR perspective, and improve and tailor our provision, support, and resources for our PGR community. Our approach is to focus on prevention, supporting and referring. This presentation will cover the different aspects of the project, and give PGRs an opportunity to ask questions and find out about the ways that they can get involved.
Speakers
Sonya Rafiq
Role: PhD student
Organisation: Division of Psychology and Mental Health
Sophie Faulkner
Role: Clinical Doctoral Research Fellow
Organisation: School of Health Sciences
Rebecca Crook
Role: Research Assistant
Organisation: Division of Psychology and Mental Health
Travel and Contact Information
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Room 1.010
Roscoe Building
Manchester
