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View article: Development, Acceptability and Engagement with the Mind Tutor: Lessons Learned from Testing a Novel Digital Application for First Year UK Undergraduate Student Wellbeing
Development, Acceptability and Engagement with the Mind Tutor: Lessons Learned from Testing a Novel Digital Application for First Year UK Undergraduate Student Wellbeing Open
University student wellbeing has been declining in recent years, leading to increased demand for universities to provide support services. This paper aims to describe the development process of a novel chatbot enhanced app for student well…
View article: Self-treatment of psychiatric conditions using ketamine: Patterns, characteristics, and retrospective insights
Self-treatment of psychiatric conditions using ketamine: Patterns, characteristics, and retrospective insights Open
Background: While research on novel therapeutic applications of ketamine is expanding, particularly in controlled settings, there is limited exploration of its consumption related to self-treatment of psychiatric conditions. This study inv…
View article: Effects of brand‐matched alcoholic and alcohol‐free and low‐alcohol drinks adverts on drink selections: A United Kingdom‐based randomised controlled trial in an experimental online supermarket
Effects of brand‐matched alcoholic and alcohol‐free and low‐alcohol drinks adverts on drink selections: A United Kingdom‐based randomised controlled trial in an experimental online supermarket Open
Background and aims Restricting alcohol advertising may reduce alcohol consumption and related ill‐health. However, advertisements for alcohol‐free and low‐alcohol drinks (NoLos) with brand‐matched alcoholic versions are typically exempt f…
View article: Physical and Psychological Benefits of a 12-Week Zumba Gold® Exercise Intervention in Postmenopausal Sedentary Women from Low Socioeconomic Status
Physical and Psychological Benefits of a 12-Week Zumba Gold® Exercise Intervention in Postmenopausal Sedentary Women from Low Socioeconomic Status Open
Background: Exercise is known to help with the effects of the menopause, but women from low socioeconomic status (SES) tend to exercise less at this stage of life. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the physical and psychological e…
View article: Women’s alcohol use in mid-life: Identifying associations between menopause symptoms, drinking behaviour, and mental health
Women’s alcohol use in mid-life: Identifying associations between menopause symptoms, drinking behaviour, and mental health Open
Objectives: The study aimed to identify associations between menopause, alcohol use, and mental health. Particularly examining how menopause symptoms may relate to alcohol behaviours in midlife women. Design: An online mixed methods cross-…
View article: Co‐Development of the CoMUni Intervention: A Social‐Media‐Based Resource to Increase Mental Health Help‐Seeking Behaviours in UK Undergraduates
Co‐Development of the CoMUni Intervention: A Social‐Media‐Based Resource to Increase Mental Health Help‐Seeking Behaviours in UK Undergraduates Open
Introduction Each academic year, numerous students experience mental health problems. Despite this, many avoid seeking any form of help, which can lead to problems worsening. This paper reflects upon the co‐development process of an interv…
View article: Drivers and Barriers for Edible Streets: A Case Study in Oxford, UK
Drivers and Barriers for Edible Streets: A Case Study in Oxford, UK Open
This study introduces Edible Streets as a distinct and scalable model of community-led urban food growing, specifically investigating the drivers and barriers to the initiative. Unlike traditional urban food-growing initiatives, Edible Str…
View article: When Collaboration Falters, Insensitivity to How Our Actions Affect Others Drives Inflated Self-evaluations
When Collaboration Falters, Insensitivity to How Our Actions Affect Others Drives Inflated Self-evaluations Open
During high-stake interactions, people not only evaluate policies or outcomes, but also themselves and others. Such evaluations may be crucial for long-term outcomes, such as harmonious marriage, confident leadership and indeed mental heal…
View article: “It’s difficult when everyone else is drinking, you don’t feel part of the tribe”: a Delphi study of barriers and enablers to alcohol reduction in mid-life women
“It’s difficult when everyone else is drinking, you don’t feel part of the tribe”: a Delphi study of barriers and enablers to alcohol reduction in mid-life women Open
Midlife women who choose to change their drinking behaviour may face social pressure and stigma. Interventions need to support women and reduce feelings of judgement: using storytelling may be a way to address these challenges.
View article: Lifestyle behaviour change following breast cancer: A qualitative exploration of experiences and unmet support and information needs
Lifestyle behaviour change following breast cancer: A qualitative exploration of experiences and unmet support and information needs Open
Lifestyle modification can reduce breast cancer recurrence risk and improve quality of life. However, few studies have explored patients’ experiences of lifestyle behaviour changes following breast cancer, specifically the information and …
View article: Participants wanted for MMI‐funded alcohol use study
Participants wanted for MMI‐funded alcohol use study Open
View article: The language of alcohol: Similarities and differences in how drinkers and policymakers frame alcohol consumption
The language of alcohol: Similarities and differences in how drinkers and policymakers frame alcohol consumption Open
Introduction The primary objective of the paper was to compare semantic domains reported by drinkers and policymakers in their alcohol consumption narratives. The research question was ‘How do drinkers and policymakers use semantic domains…
View article: Taking pleasure seriously: Should alcohol research say more about fun? ‘No safe level’ advocates must take note
Taking pleasure seriously: Should alcohol research say more about fun? ‘No safe level’ advocates must take note Open
View article: Barriers to the use of no and low alcohol products in high‐risk drinkers
Barriers to the use of no and low alcohol products in high‐risk drinkers Open
Introduction Consuming no or low (NoLo) alcohol products in place of regular strength alcohol products could reduce alcohol‐related harms in high risk drinkers. This study provides a new perspective by exploring beliefs about NoLo products…
View article: “It’s difficult when everyone else is drinking, you don’t feel part of the tribe”: a Delphi study of barriers and enablers to alcohol reduction in mid-life women.
“It’s difficult when everyone else is drinking, you don’t feel part of the tribe”: a Delphi study of barriers and enablers to alcohol reduction in mid-life women. Open
Objectives: Midlife women are an important group to target for alcohol reduction, but there is a lack of research on drinking behaviour in this population. To address the gap, this study applied the Behaviour Change Wheel framework, and id…
View article: Mixed pesticide sources identified by using wastewater tracers in rivers of South African agricultural catchments
Mixed pesticide sources identified by using wastewater tracers in rivers of South African agricultural catchments Open
The agriculturally dominated region of the Western Cape, South Africa is vulnerable to pesticide pollution. A 2017-2019 pesticide monitoring campaign in the agricultural catchments of Grabouw, Piketberg and Hex River Valley identified year…
View article: Exploring mental health literacy and help-seeking behaviours at university - A survey of UK undergraduate students considering the COM-B model.
Exploring mental health literacy and help-seeking behaviours at university - A survey of UK undergraduate students considering the COM-B model. Open
The number of undergraduate students in the UK experiencing poor mental health is increasing each year, but many are unlikely to seek help for this. Previous work highlights low levels of mental health literacy as a major barrier to studen…
View article: Co-development of the CoMUni intervention: a social-media based resource to increase mental health help-seeking behaviours in UK undergraduates
Co-development of the CoMUni intervention: a social-media based resource to increase mental health help-seeking behaviours in UK undergraduates Open
IntroductionEach academic year, many students experience symptoms of mental health problems. Despite this, many avoid seeking any form of help which can lead to problems worsening. This paper outlines and reflects upon the co-development p…
View article: Malignant transformation of an intraparenchymal hemangioma in the cervical spinal cord of a <scp>German</scp> shepherd dog
Malignant transformation of an intraparenchymal hemangioma in the cervical spinal cord of a <span>German</span> shepherd dog Open
An 8‐year‐old female spayed German shepherd dog was presented for evaluation of a 1‐week history of right thoracic limb monoparesis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) identified an intraparenchymal, T2 hypointense and T1 isointense, strongl…
View article: <i>If They'd Said You Should Only Drink Five Units I'd Have Listened:</i> A Mixed Methods Study of Alcohol Consumption Following a Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
<i>If They'd Said You Should Only Drink Five Units I'd Have Listened:</i> A Mixed Methods Study of Alcohol Consumption Following a Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Open
Objectives As part of a wider study describing the impact of a breast cancer diagnosis on lifestyle behaviours, this paper describes the impact of a breast cancer diagnosis on alcohol consumption and factors influencing consumption. Method…
View article: From chaos to kaleidoscope: Exploring factors in psychedelic self-treatment for mental health conditions
From chaos to kaleidoscope: Exploring factors in psychedelic self-treatment for mental health conditions Open
Introduction: This study explores how individuals self-treat psychiatric conditions with psychedelics outside medical guidance bridging the gap in understanding unregulated therapeutic use. Aims: The primary objective was to extract specif…
View article: Why, Where, and with Whom? Understanding the set and setting influencing the consumption of NoLo beverages
Why, Where, and with Whom? Understanding the set and setting influencing the consumption of NoLo beverages Open
Background: Production and use of no- and low-alcohol (NoLo) beverages has increased globally in recent years. Using data from a large international sample of people who drink alcohol, this study aimed to investigate patterns of NoLo drink…
View article: Tripping into the unknown: Exploring the experiences of first-time LSD users through global drug survey insights
Tripping into the unknown: Exploring the experiences of first-time LSD users through global drug survey insights Open
Background: The recreational use of LSD, a synthetic psychedelic drug, has surged in recent years, coinciding with a renewed research focus on its potential psychotherapeutic properties. Aim: This study aims to describe the experiences and…
View article: Exploring Experiences of Drink and Needle Spiking Incidents Among Global Drug Survey Respondents from 22 Countries
Exploring Experiences of Drink and Needle Spiking Incidents Among Global Drug Survey Respondents from 22 Countries Open
This study explored experiences of spiking following the re-opening of nightlife settings post COVID-19 lockdown. Global Drug Survey 2022, respondents were asked about experience, context, and consequences of drink/needle spiking. In a sam…
View article: Corrigendum to “Transgender and non-binary people's experiences with alcohol reduction in the UK: A cross-sectional study” [Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment 158 (2024) 1–9/209246]
Corrigendum to “Transgender and non-binary people's experiences with alcohol reduction in the UK: A cross-sectional study” [Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment 158 (2024) 1–9/209246] Open
View article: Drug analysis as a tracer of pesticide pollution from wastewater treatment plants in the Western Cape, South Africa
Drug analysis as a tracer of pesticide pollution from wastewater treatment plants in the Western Cape, South Africa Open
South Africa has one of the most productive and diverse agricultural economies in Africa. Consequentially, it is the leading pesticide user in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Western Cape is a dominant agricultural region in South Africa, making i…
View article: Drinking and mental health in middle adulthood: exploring the impact of wellbeing, mental health literacy, and drinking motives on risk of alcohol dependence
Drinking and mental health in middle adulthood: exploring the impact of wellbeing, mental health literacy, and drinking motives on risk of alcohol dependence Open
Findings support research emphasising the influence of drinking motives on risky drinking and highlights how low wellbeing may interact with coping motives to explain risky drinking among middle-aged adults, particularly men. Interventions…
View article: Sweating for Sobriety: Exploring the Relationship Between Exercise Engagement and Substance Use Disorders
Sweating for Sobriety: Exploring the Relationship Between Exercise Engagement and Substance Use Disorders Open
Despite various interventions available for substance use disorders, relapse rates remain substantial and, therefore, alternative strategies for attenuating dependence are needed. This study examined the associations between exercise frequ…
View article: Regrets, I’ve Had a Few: Exploring Factors Associated with Getting Drunk and Regret in an International Study of People Who Drink Alcohol
Regrets, I’ve Had a Few: Exploring Factors Associated with Getting Drunk and Regret in an International Study of People Who Drink Alcohol Open
In the last 12 months, the median times drunk was 6 and the median number of regretted occasions was 2. There was an inverse relationship between times drunk and regret. Respondents who got drunk more often regretted it a smaller percentag…
View article: Transgender and non-binary people's experiences with alcohol reduction in the UK: A cross-sectional study
Transgender and non-binary people's experiences with alcohol reduction in the UK: A cross-sectional study Open
UK-based trans and non-binary people face unique gender minority-related stressors which contribute to patterns of alcohol use that are perceived to be out of control and harmful to health. While many wanted access to self-help tools, ther…