Michael J Wilson, Sadhbh J Byrne, Krista Fisher, Zac E Seidler, Katerina Kavalidou
{"title":"National analysis of hospital-presenting suicidal ideation and self-harm among males.","authors":"Michael J Wilson, Sadhbh J Byrne, Krista Fisher, Zac E Seidler, Katerina Kavalidou","doi":"10.1017/ipm.2024.71","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/ipm.2024.71","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>There is evidence of increasing rates of hospital presentations for suicidal crisis, and emergency departments (EDs) are described as an intervention point for suicide prevention. Males account for three in every four suicides in Ireland and are up to twice as likely as females to eventually die by suicide following a hospital presentation for suicidal crisis. This study therefore aimed to profile the characteristics of ED presentations for suicidal ideation and self-harm acts among males in Ireland, using clinical data collected by self-harm nurses within a dedicated national service for crisis presentations to EDs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using ED data from 2018-2021, variability in the sociodemographic characteristics of male presentations was examined, followed by age-based diversity in the characteristics of presentations and interventions delivered. Finally, likelihood of onward referral to subsequent care was examined according to presentation characteristics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Across 45,729 presentations, males more commonly presented with suicidal ideation than females (56% <i>v.</i> 44%) and less often with self-harm (42% <i>v.</i> 58%). Drug- and alcohol-related overdose was the most common method of self-harm observed. A majority of males presenting to ED reported no existing linkage with mental health services.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Emergency clinicians have an opportunity to ensure subsequent linkage to mental health services for males post-crisis, with the aim of prevention of suicides.</p>","PeriodicalId":46220,"journal":{"name":"IRISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143068264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Catrin Street-Mattox, Matthew R Broome, Fiona Ng, Lowri Griffiths, Gerald Jordan
{"title":"How does stigma impact acts of compassion among people with borderline personality disorder.","authors":"Catrin Street-Mattox, Matthew R Broome, Fiona Ng, Lowri Griffiths, Gerald Jordan","doi":"10.1017/ipm.2024.72","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/ipm.2024.72","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a highly stigmatised mental disorder. A variety of research exists highlighting the stigma experienced by individuals with BPD and the impacts of such prejudices on their lives. Similarly, much research exists on the benefits of engaging in compassionate acts, including improved mental health recovery. However, there is a notable gap in understanding how stigma experienced by people with BPD acts as a barrier to compassion and by extension recovery. This paper synthesises these perspectives, examining common barriers to compassionate acts, the impact of stigma on people with BPD, and how these barriers are exacerbated for individuals with BPD due to the stigma they face. The synthesis of perspectives in the article highlights the critical role of compassion in supporting the recovery of individuals with BPD, while also revealing the significant barriers posed by stigma. Addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between compassion and stigma, informing the development of targeted interventions to promote well-being and recovery for individuals with BPD.</p>","PeriodicalId":46220,"journal":{"name":"IRISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143068261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of a psychiatry of later life consult liaison integration initiative.","authors":"Seán Crowley, Mary Russell, Niamh McCarthy","doi":"10.1017/ipm.2025.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/ipm.2025.2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46220,"journal":{"name":"IRISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE","volume":" ","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143067702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using digital psychometric tests in an Irish Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS): an examination of the acceptability of Q-interactive for service users and clinicians.","authors":"Niall Torris, Marta Pinto-Grau, Fay Murphy","doi":"10.1017/ipm.2024.41","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/ipm.2024.41","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46220,"journal":{"name":"IRISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE","volume":" ","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143034486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D Lynch, H Ogutlu, O Gundogdu-Ogutlu, E Barrett, F McNicholas
{"title":"Eating disorders: clinical update.","authors":"D Lynch, H Ogutlu, O Gundogdu-Ogutlu, E Barrett, F McNicholas","doi":"10.1017/ipm.2024.47","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/ipm.2024.47","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Variation exists in our attitude and behaviour towards food and exercise, resulting in different degrees of health and ill health. Cultural and economic factors contribute to this, alongside personal choices, leading to a spectrum from normative eating, through disordered eating to the extremes of eating disorders (EDs). Understanding the intricate interplay between biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors to eating, exercise and body image is paramount to understand the current state regarding EDs and to deliver/develop multifaceted and individualised treatments. Significant service developments have occurred following the launch of the Irish Health Service Executive Model of Care for EDs in 2018. However, incomplete roll out and surge in EDs referrals post Covid-19 require generic child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) to be competent in assessment of EDs, and to keep abreast of clinical updates in order to offer effective treatment.This review provides an evidenced based update on eating related difficulties, outlines a useful assessment framework, offers information on appropriate clinical management, and highlights exciting clinically relevant research developments.</p>","PeriodicalId":46220,"journal":{"name":"IRISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143025201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Éamon Jones, Clodagh O'Gorman, Fiona McNicholas, Elizabeth Barrett
{"title":"Psychiatric boarding: what is it, how do we recognise it, and what are the implications?","authors":"Éamon Jones, Clodagh O'Gorman, Fiona McNicholas, Elizabeth Barrett","doi":"10.1017/ipm.2024.62","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/ipm.2024.62","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46220,"journal":{"name":"IRISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE","volume":" ","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142899289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Teresa M O'Dowd, Ronan Fleury, Emmet Power, Niamh Dooley, Laura Quinn, Stephen Petropoulos, Colm Healy, Bobby Smyth, Mary Cannon
{"title":"<b>Risk and protective factors for cannabis use in adolescence: a population-based survey in schools</b>.","authors":"Teresa M O'Dowd, Ronan Fleury, Emmet Power, Niamh Dooley, Laura Quinn, Stephen Petropoulos, Colm Healy, Bobby Smyth, Mary Cannon","doi":"10.1017/ipm.2024.28","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/ipm.2024.28","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit substance in Ireland and globally. It is most likely to be used in adolescence, a period of biopsychosocial vulnerability to maladaptive behaviours. This study aims to investigate the risk and protective factors for cannabis use among adolescents.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study is a secondary analysis of the cross-sectional Planet Youth survey (2021). The sample comprised 4,404 adolescents aged 15-16 from one urban and two rural areas in Ireland. The outcome of interest was current cannabis use, defined as cannabis use within the last 30 days. Independent variables i.e., risk and protective factors, were selected a priori following a literature review. Associations between cannabis use and the independent variables were explored using mixed-effects logistic regressions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence of current cannabis use was 7.3% and did not differ significantly between males and females. In fully-adjusted models, significant risk factors for cannabis use were: Having peers that used cannabis (Adjusted Odds Ration (aOR) 10.17, 95% CI: 5.96-17.35); Parental ambivalence towards cannabis use (aOR 3.69, 95% CI: 2.41-5.66); Perception of cannabis as non-harmful (aOR 2.32,95% CI 1.56-£.45): Other substance use (aORs ranging from 2-67-3.15); Peer pressure to use cannabis (aOR 1.85,95% CI 1.05-3.26), and Low parental supervision (aOR 1.11, 95% CI: 1.01-1.22).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study identified key individual, peer-to-peer and parental risk factors associated with adolescent cannabis use, several of which have the potential to be modified through drug prevention strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":46220,"journal":{"name":"IRISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142899283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experience and attitudes in relation to telepsychiatry use among non-consultant doctors.","authors":"R Rowntree, C Behan","doi":"10.1017/ipm.2024.64","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/ipm.2024.64","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>In order to minimise physical interaction during the COVID-19 pandemic, telepsychiatry became a key part of clinical practice for many psychiatrists.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study involved an exploratory, cross-sectional, opt-in online survey circulated to non-consultant doctors in psychiatry working in Ireland. It assessed experience and attitudes in relation to telepsychiatry use.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The response rate was 11.6% (<i>n</i> = 61). Forty-eight individuals (78.6%) had delivered clinical care using telepsychiatry. Fifty-nine individuals (96.7%) were unfamiliar with telepsychiatry prior to the pandemic. Most respondents had not received specific training around use of a telepsychiatry platform (86.9%, <i>n</i> = 63) and were unaware of published guidelines around its optimal use (54.1%, <i>n</i> = 33). Respondents' concerns included issues around connectivity, medico-legal uncertainty and clinical effectiveness.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Conclusions drawn are limited by the potential for selection bias in this study. Nonetheless the paper has highlighted important issues including the need for more research assessing telepsychiatry clinical and curricular experience. Additional curricular interventions during training could build skillset and confidence in telepsychiatry.</p>","PeriodicalId":46220,"journal":{"name":"IRISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE","volume":" ","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142899285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies on citizenship and mental health.","authors":"Cassidy M Ball, Francisco José Eiroa-Orosa","doi":"10.1017/ipm.2024.66","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/ipm.2024.66","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Citizenship, as conceptualized by Rowe and colleagues, emphasizes the significance of relationships and community membership, encapsulated by the '5 Rs' - rights, responsibilities, roles, resources, and relationships.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A meta-synthesis of 20 qualitative studies on citizenship and mental health was conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We identified four central themes: Autonomy and Empowerment, Social Inclusion and Relationships, Social Exclusion, and Non-Relational Resources and Supports. Service users' experiences illuminate the challenges of achieving full citizenship, negotiating societal norms, and accessing non-relational resources.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This synthesis contributes to our understanding of Citizenship and its relationship with mental health, highlighting its role in fostering social inclusion and empowerment as well as informing potential implications for mental health interventions and policies.</p>","PeriodicalId":46220,"journal":{"name":"IRISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142839642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B W O'Mahony, P Aylward, J McLoughlin, A McLoughlin, B Hallahan
{"title":"A four-year longitudinal evaluation of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with a range of mental health disorders.","authors":"B W O'Mahony, P Aylward, J McLoughlin, A McLoughlin, B Hallahan","doi":"10.1017/ipm.2024.57","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/ipm.2024.57","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To examine if the COVID-19 pandemic had a differential impact longitudinally over four years on psychological and functional impact in individuals with a pre-existing anxiety, bipolar or emotionally unstable personality Disorder (EUPD).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 52 patients attending the Galway-Roscommon Mental Health Services with an International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 diagnosis of an anxiety disorder (<i>n</i> = 21), bipolar disorder (<i>n</i> = 18), or EUPD (<i>n</i> = 13) at four time points over a four-year period. Patients' impression of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was assessed in relation to anxiety and mood symptoms, social and occupational functioning and quality of life utilising psychometric instruments and Likert scale data, with qualitative data assessing participants' subjective experiences.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Individuals with EUPD exhibited higher anxiety (BAI) symptoms compared to individuals with bipolar disorders and anxiety disorders (<i>F</i> = 9.63, <i>p</i> = 0.001), with a more deleterious impact on social functioning and quality of life also noted at all time points. Themes attained from qualitative data included isolation resulting from COVID-19 mandated restrictions (<i>N</i> = 22), and these same restrictions allowing greater appreciation of family (<i>n</i> = 19) and hobbies/nature (<i>n</i> = 13).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Individuals with EUPD reported increased symptomatology and reduced functioning and quality of life as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic over a four-year period compared to individuals with either an anxiety or bipolar disorder. This could be related to the differing interaction of the COVID-19 pandemic's restrictions on the symptoms and support requirements of this cohort.</p>","PeriodicalId":46220,"journal":{"name":"IRISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819405","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}