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Investigation into theory of mind in individuals with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review of the psychometric properties of the theory of mind measures used in multiple sclerosis and Psychological, interpersonal and social functioning in multiple sclerosis: the role of theory of mind
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)Theory of Mind (TOM) is an important ability in guiding social behaviour, with impairments in TOM being associated with psychosocial difficulties. Over recent years, individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) have been ... -
Systematic review of self-report measures of depression, suitable for use with people with progressive neurological conditions; and, an examination of the relationship between psychological flexibility; and loneliness in older adults
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)Portfolio Abstract Background: Ageing is associated both with a higher likelihood of developing a progressive neurological condition, such as dementia, or for a neurological condition such as MS to deteriorate. The ... -
Role of emotion regulation and social connectedness on adult Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and treatment non-completion: a research portfolio
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)Background: The overarching aim of this research portfolio was to investigate variables which may enhance clinical practice and treatment for adults with severe and enduring mental health presentations. These variables ... -
Role of illness-related shame and compassion in long-term health conditions
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)Objective Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) was initially developed to treat people with high levels of shame proneness and self-criticism. In CFT, shame is conceptualised as transdiagnostic in psychological distress. ... -
Identifying risk and protective factors in conditional release/discharge using systematic review and exploring lived experiences of compulsion and restriction orders using interpretative phenomenological analysis: a portfolio thesis in forensic mental health
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)Compulsory treatment presents an ethical quandary and thus far research provides little promise regarding reduced readmission or length of inpatient stays, though some value has been shown in administering outpatient ... -
Systematic review of attachment and substance misuse: measurement and outcomes for clinical samples; and a grounded theory study: how non-treatment seeking substance users make sense of their behaviour
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)Background/aims Attachment theory has become widely used to understand interpersonal difficulties and psychological distress in clinical practice. Individuals who have difficulties with substance misuse are thought to ... -
“And then every time I fell back, I had my friends to help me” Exploring the role of peer relationships for adolescents in alternative care: a systematic review and grounded theory study
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)BACKGROUND. The positive impact of attachment relations with adults for young people in alternative care is well documented. However, more understanding of parental and peer relationships for young people in alternative ... -
Conduct problems, hyperactivity/inattention, and peer problems among Scottish children
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)This thesis contains three chapters: two empirical chapters and a systematic review chapter. The first two empirical chapters use data from the Growing Up in Scotland cohort. The first chapter describes a group-based ... -
Brief group intervention to support people with Functional Neurological Disorder in the Acute Sector: a feasibility study
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-11-30)Purpose Chapter one used the Self-Regulation Model (SRM) of health beliefs as a framework to review results from psychological interventions that utilised health belief outcomes based on the SRM for people with Functional ... -
Does Cognitive Behavioural Analysis system of psychotherapy improve interpersonal functioning in patients affected by persistent depression and what can research tell us about the theoretical model this therapy is based on?
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-07-27)Background. Cognitive Behavioural Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) has been developed to treat individuals affected by persistent depressive disorder (PDD). There is a growing number of empirical studies to suggest ... -
'You've got to give a part of yourself to do the job well': an exploration of occupational stress, wellbeing and psychological flexibility in palliative care professionals.
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-07-27)Background: Palliative care professionals work with ongoing emotionally and practically challenging situations. These challenges may include dealing with complex symptomology, being unable to relieve suffering, ... -
Effectiveness of self-compassion-focused and mindfulness-based interventions in improving the emotional wellbeing of mental health professionals: a systematic review and; the relationships between self-compassion, emotional intelligence, depression, anxiety and carer burden in family caregivers of individuals with a diagnosis of dementia
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-07-14)Objective: The thesis had two objectives. The first was to examine the effectiveness of self-compassion-focused and mindfulness-based interventions in improving the emotional wellbeing of mental health professionals. A ... -
Values and recovery in forensic mental health
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-07-14)Background: Strength-based approaches to working with Mentally Disordered Offenders (MDOs) move from a focus on mental disorder and risk to a wider consideration of the individual that considers their strengths, personal ... -
Predicting risk of reoffending in child sexual exploitation material offenders: the use of Child Pornography Offender Risk Tool in a Scottish population
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-07-29)Background: The past decade has seen an increase in the use of communication technology such as smartphones and social media platforms. Although this improvement in technology might support enhancing communication, ... -
Carers looking after an adult with an intellectual disability and behaviours that challenge: attributions, emotional reactions and helping behaviour
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-06-29)Background: Previous studies have suggested that paid and family carers’ practical responses, or helping behaviour, can influence the development and maintenance of behaviours that challenge. Therefore, it is important ... -
Investigation of contributory factors in the development of paranoia
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-06-29)Paranoia can manifest in a number of ways, ranging from concerns about others’ intentions to delusions of persecution. It is one of the most prevalent symptoms of psychosis but can also be experienced by the general ... -
Exploration of power relations in the sexual and contraceptive choices of adolescents in South West Nigeria
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-06-29)Background: Nigeria has one of the highest populations of young people worldwide including the widest health and economic inequalities. There are high levels of maternal deaths from pregnancy-related causes and sexually ... -
'I see you': exploring the stories of people without dementia who have meaningful connections with people with advanced dementia
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-06-29)Dominant narratives in a hypercognitive Western society invite others to see people with advanced dementia as those whose human identity is disappearing and fading away. Dementia is often presented in catastrophic and ... -
Cardstock and containment: exploring therapeutic affect in magic: the gathering for adults
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-06-29)The field of mental health and gaming has grown with the surge of the digital gaming industry in the last thirty years. While research on video games in regard to mental health, especially their effects on children, concerns ... -
Regulation and negotiation of queer subjectivities in post-Soviet Kazakhstan
(The University of Edinburgh, 2020-06-27)There is a limited amount of academic research within social sciences investigating the experiences of queer people in post-Soviet Central Asian countries. My study aims to address this gap in the literature by focusing ...
