NIHR funded study using realist methodology to inform treatment models for ppl with mental health and substance use issues. Led by @lizhughesDD @universityleeds
News about dissemination activities will be posted here and by the team so if you are interested in co-occurring mental health and substance use (which of course is ‘everyone’s business’) then follow @OstudyRec @LizHughesDD
Team spent 2 days refining programme theories which will provide detailed guidance on how integrated care could work for ppl + severe mental health & co-occurring alcohol/drug conditions. Will also translate to other marginalised and under served groups 👍 #realistresearch
We are mindful as a team that these are extraordinary times and recognise how tied up front line is, but we also don’t want to neglect a project that focuses on some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people - who will really fall through the cracks during #Covid_19
"Informal carers of people who are involuntarily admitted to mental health inpatient units, can experience feelings such as guilt and sadness, but also feelings of relief."
- Juliana Onwumere @Families_MH
https://t.co/RyN2X5u4MA
Productive day working on the realist synthesis for @OstudyRec and thinking further about the pragmatics of how this will fit with the realist evaluation. Great to see you @jonesl_ph@phi_janeharris @MichelleMaden @profhrs #realist#research#RECOstudy
We will be using this account to post content relevant to any aspect of care and treatment relevant to the co-occurring issue of mental health and drugs/alcohol use, as well as dissemination and discussion of our findings as they emerge.
Professor Nicole Lee: There appears to be no benefit in integrating AOD and mental health services. It is complex and expensive to achieve, and unlikely to achieve the expected client outcomes.
But what are the alternatives? https://t.co/AeGhi9A8bA