Structural inequalities, knife crime: A qualitative study.

IF 2.5 4区医学 Q2 PSYCHIATRY

International Journal of Social Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Epub Date: 2024-04-01 DOI:10.1177/00207640231221092

Dorcas Gwata, Antonio Ventriglio, Peter Hughes, Martin Deahl

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Abstract

The importance and impact of youth violence is increasingly being recognised and is a cause of international concern. In the UK, youth violence, specifically knife crime, is on the increase and has resulted in the deaths of many young people. In order to explore the impact of knife crimes on mental health and wellbeing of individuals, a number of focus groups were conducted with 24 professionals from multiple agencies. Qualitative analysis showed various emerging themes, which included ineffective mental health systems, structural violence and inequalities, policing, safety and community engagement, vulnerability and resilience in minority communities. Equity in mental health services, further development and roll-out of public mental health approaches and training accompanied by sufficient resources is needed.

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结构性不平等、持刀犯罪：定性研究。

青少年暴力的重要性和影响正日益得到认可，并引起了国际社会的关注。在英国，青少年暴力，特别是持刀犯罪，呈上升趋势，并已导致许多青少年死亡。为了探讨持刀犯罪对个人心理健康和福祉的影响，我们与来自多个机构的 24 名专业人士开展了一系列焦点小组讨论。定性分析显示了各种新出现的主题，其中包括无效的心理健康系统、结构性暴力和不平等、治安、安全和社区参与、少数群体社区的脆弱性和复原力。心理健康服务的公平性、公共心理健康方法的进一步发展和推广以及培训都需要充足的资源。

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International Journal of Social Psychiatry PSYCHIATRY-

CiteScore

12.30

自引率

1.30%

发文量

120

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Social Psychiatry, established in 1954, is a leading publication dedicated to the field of social psychiatry. It serves as a platform for the exchange of research findings and discussions on the influence of social, environmental, and cultural factors on mental health and well-being. The journal is particularly relevant to psychiatrists and multidisciplinary professionals globally who are interested in understanding the broader context of psychiatric disorders and their impact on individuals and communities. Social psychiatry, as a discipline, focuses on the origins and outcomes of mental health issues within a social framework, recognizing the interplay between societal structures and individual mental health. The journal draws connections with related fields such as social anthropology, cultural psychiatry, and sociology, and is influenced by the latest developments in these areas. The journal also places a special emphasis on fast-track publication for brief communications, ensuring that timely and significant research can be disseminated quickly. Additionally, it strives to reflect its international readership by publishing state-of-the-art reviews from various regions around the world, showcasing the diverse practices and perspectives within the psychiatric disciplines. This approach not only contributes to the scientific understanding of social psychiatry but also supports the global exchange of knowledge and best practices in mental health care.