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  1. Article ; Online: COVID-19 policies in the UK and consequences for mental health.

    Townsend, Ellen

    The lancet. Psychiatry

    2020  Volume 7, Issue 12, Page(s) 1014–1015

    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; Communicable Disease Control ; Humans ; Mental Health Services/standards ; Stress, Psychological/therapy ; Suicide/prevention & control ; United Kingdom ; Young Adult
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-15
    Publishing country England
    Document type Letter
    ISSN 2215-0374
    ISSN (online) 2215-0374
    DOI 10.1016/S2215-0366(20)30457-0
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  2. Article: Debate: The impact of school closures and lockdown on mental health in young people.

    Townsend, Ellen

    Child and adolescent mental health

    2020  Volume 25, Issue 4, Page(s) 265–266

    Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown response has had a disproportionate and damaging effect on the lives, mental health and well-being of young people globally. They have been neglected in policy-making and their needs have been subjugated to those of adults ... ...

    Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown response has had a disproportionate and damaging effect on the lives, mental health and well-being of young people globally. They have been neglected in policy-making and their needs have been subjugated to those of adults which contravenes the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Here, I argue that the needs and rights of young people must come first to protect their health, mental health and futures. If we do not do this, we will let down a generation of children who will bear the brunt of the fallout of the economic burden of the global COVID-19 crisis.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; COVID-19 ; Child ; Coronavirus Infections ; Humans ; Learning ; Mental Health ; Neurodevelopmental Disorders/psychology ; Pandemics ; Pneumonia, Viral ; Quarantine/psychology ; Schools/organization & administration ; Students/psychology
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-13
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2073663-0
    ISSN 1475-3588 ; 1475-357X
    ISSN (online) 1475-3588
    ISSN 1475-357X
    DOI 10.1111/camh.12428
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  3. Article ; Online: Time to take self-harm in young people seriously.

    Townsend, Ellen

    The lancet. Psychiatry

    2019  Volume 6, Issue 4, Page(s) 279–280

    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Cohort Studies ; Humans ; Self-Injurious Behavior ; Suicidal Ideation ; Suicide, Attempted
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-03-14
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ISSN 2215-0374
    ISSN (online) 2215-0374
    DOI 10.1016/S2215-0366(19)30101-4
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  4. Article ; Online: Do young people who self-harm experience cognitions and emotions related to post-traumatic growth?

    Murray, Alexandra / Wadman, Ruth / Townsend, Ellen

    Journal of affective disorders reports

    2024  Volume 15, Page(s) 100683

    Abstract: Background: Adolescent self-harm is a vast public health concern with self-harm rates increasing each year. Looked-after adolescents are a group at increased risk of self-harm owing to adverse life-events and attachment issues, giving rise to ... ...

    Abstract Background: Adolescent self-harm is a vast public health concern with self-harm rates increasing each year. Looked-after adolescents are a group at increased risk of self-harm owing to adverse life-events and attachment issues, giving rise to difficulties with problem solving and relationship difficulties (Ogundele, 2020). Whilst research into risk factors of self-harm is plentiful, fewer studies have explored what factors might facilitate self-harm recovery. This paper investigates whether looked-after adolescents with experience of self-harm can experience cognitions and emotions related to post-traumatic growth (PTG).
    Methods: Secondary Data Analysis was conducted on a primary qualitative data set from a study including twenty-four looked-after young people aged between 14 and 21 with experience of self-harm; 20 females and 4 males. An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis was conducted.
    Results: Five themes were identified, four of which shared similarities to prior research into the recovery of self-harm and manifestations of PTG: 1) Self-Reflection, 2) Communication, 3) Embracing and Appreciating Support, 4) Better Management of feelings. The fifth theme suggested a potential barrier to experiencing PTG; 5) Reliance on Self-Harm. Findings revealed four relevant themes suggesting that individuals who self-harm can indeed experience cognitions and emotions relevant to PTG.
    Limitations: This study utilised a homogeneous sample, limiting the generalisability of the findings to other populations. Perhaps future research should consider other populations of individuals who self-harm.
    Conclusions: We suggest there is a need for interventions for self-harm to focus on protective factors to increase PTG within an individual, potentially moderating the risk of suicide.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-19
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2666-9153
    ISSN (online) 2666-9153
    DOI 10.1016/j.jadr.2023.100683
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  5. Article ; Online: Measurement properties of tools used to assess self-harm in autistic and general population adults.

    Newell, Victoria / Townsend, Ellen / Richards, Caroline / Cassidy, Sarah

    Clinical psychology review

    2024  Volume 109, Page(s) 102412

    Abstract: Autistic people are at increased risk of experiencing self-harm compared to the general population. However, it is unclear which tools are being used to assess self-harm in autistic people, or whether existing tools need to be adapted for this group. ... ...

    Abstract Autistic people are at increased risk of experiencing self-harm compared to the general population. However, it is unclear which tools are being used to assess self-harm in autistic people, or whether existing tools need to be adapted for this group. This two-stage systematic review aimed to identify tools used to assess self-harm in autistic and general population adults, evaluate these tools on their measurement properties, and make recommendations for their appropriate use in research and clinical practice. Four databases were systematically searched (PsycINFO, Embase, MEDLINE and Web of Science). Eight frequently used self-harm assessment tools were identified and assessed for risk of bias, criteria for good measurement properties, and quality of evidence using the COSMIN checklist. Of these, two tools had sufficient evidence of internal consistency (ISAS, QNSSI), and one had been frequently used with autistic adults (NSSI-AT). These three tools may have potential for use with autistic adults but require further investigation for content validity and measurement properties in the autistic population. More research and potential adaptations to current self-harm assessment tools are recommended in order to better conceptualise and understand self-harm and its measurement in autism.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Autistic Disorder/diagnosis ; Self-Injurious Behavior/diagnosis ; Self-Injurious Behavior/epidemiology ; Checklist ; Reproducibility of Results ; Psychometrics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Systematic Review ; Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 604577-7
    ISSN 1873-7811 ; 0272-7358
    ISSN (online) 1873-7811
    ISSN 0272-7358
    DOI 10.1016/j.cpr.2024.102412
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  6. Article ; Online: COVID-19 policies in the UK and consequences for mental health

    Townsend, Ellen

    The Lancet Psychiatry ; ISSN 2215-0366

    2020  

    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publisher Elsevier BV
    Publishing country us
    Document type Article ; Online
    DOI 10.1016/s2215-0366(20)30457-0
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  7. Article: Friendship and self-harm: a retrospective qualitative study of young adults' experiences of supporting a friend who self-harmed during adolescence.

    Bilello, Delfina / Townsend, Ellen / Broome, Matthew R / Burnett Heyes, Stephanie

    Frontiers in psychology

    2024  Volume 14, Page(s) 1221661

    Abstract: Introduction: Self-harm amongst young people is becoming increasingly prevalent. Understanding, responding to, and supporting young people who self-harm is vital. Friends are typically the first and sometimes the only source of support sought by ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Self-harm amongst young people is becoming increasingly prevalent. Understanding, responding to, and supporting young people who self-harm is vital. Friends are typically the first and sometimes the only source of support sought by adolescents who self-harm. Despite their important role as confidants, friends' perspectives and experiences remain poorly understood.
    Methods: We conducted retrospective qualitative semi-structured interviews, prompted by an adapted version of the Card Sort Task for Self-Harm (CaTS-FF), about the experiences of nine female young adults (18-20 years old) who supported a friend who self-harmed during adolescence. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis.
    Results: Four themes were developed: (1) "I did not realize my friend was on the road to self-harm": Friends' reactions to self-harm; (2) "That's what friends do": the role of friends; (3) The impact of supporting a friend who self-harms; and (4) "They were quite formative years": reflecting on growth through the experience.
    Discussion: The present findings highlight the complex experiences of young people supporting a friend who self-harms. Despite being willing to take on the role of a supporter, participants experienced a range of difficult emotions and consequences. The temporal transition running through the four themes reflects the evolving nature of participants' attitudes, knowledge, and friendships. Overall, results highlight the unmet needs of adolescents supporting young people who self-harm, as well as identifying potential pathways to "support the supporters" toward resilience.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-02
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2563826-9
    ISSN 1664-1078
    ISSN 1664-1078
    DOI 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1221661
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  8. Article: Debate: The impact of school closures and lockdown on mental health in young people

    Townsend, Ellen

    Child Adolesc Ment Health

    Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown response has had a disproportionate and damaging effect on the lives, mental health and well-being of young people globally. They have been neglected in policy-making and their needs have been subjugated to those of adults ... ...

    Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown response has had a disproportionate and damaging effect on the lives, mental health and well-being of young people globally. They have been neglected in policy-making and their needs have been subjugated to those of adults which contravenes the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Here, I argue that the needs and rights of young people must come first to protect their health, mental health and futures. If we do not do this, we will let down a generation of children who will bear the brunt of the fallout of the economic burden of the global COVID-19 crisis.
    Keywords covid19
    Publisher WHO
    Document type Article
    Note WHO #Covidence: #852235
    Database COVID19

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  9. Article ; Online: The Three Rs of Fear Messaging in a Global Pandemic: Recommendations, Ramifications and Remediation.

    Dodsworth, Laura / Ahearne, Gemma / Dingwall, Robert / Easthope, Lucy / Riordan, Michael / Townsend, Ellen

    Clinical psychology & psychotherapy

    2024  Volume 31, Issue 2, Page(s) e2972

    Abstract: Introduction: We consider the UK Independent Scientific Pandemic Insights Group on Behaviours' (SPI-B) support for fear messaging during the global COVID-19 pandemic, evaluate the consequences and make recommendations for the future.: Analysis: Using ...

    Abstract Introduction: We consider the UK Independent Scientific Pandemic Insights Group on Behaviours' (SPI-B) support for fear messaging during the global COVID-19 pandemic, evaluate the consequences and make recommendations for the future.
    Analysis: Using evidence from published documents, we show that SPI-B supported the use of fear messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is inconsistent with the extant psychological literature and contrary to the disaster planning literature. The recommendations regarding fear messaging may have had harmful ramifications and impacts, especially for young people.
    Conclusion: We recommend that a wider multidisciplinary expertise is employed to deal effectively, ethically and holistically with future crises. Plans for future pandemics must include meaningful engagement with the public, particularly children and young people.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; COVID-19/psychology ; Fear/psychology ; SARS-CoV-2 ; United Kingdom ; Pandemics ; Child
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-22
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1169313-7
    ISSN 1099-0879 ; 1063-3995
    ISSN (online) 1099-0879
    ISSN 1063-3995
    DOI 10.1002/cpp.2972
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