Sean A. Kidd
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Engaging Youth Experiencing Homelessness in Research: A Framework Derived from Three Programs of Work in North America
Engaging Youth Experiencing Homelessness in Research: A Framework Derived from Three Programs of Work in North America Open
The need for representative samples in research is well-accepted and widely acknowledged. However, marginalized populations experiencing poverty, including unstably housed youth and youth experiencing homelessness, are consistently underre…
View article: ‘We’re handing out freezies’: Climate-related professional challenge and changing social work practices in the homelessness sector
‘We’re handing out freezies’: Climate-related professional challenge and changing social work practices in the homelessness sector Open
Climate change’s disproportionate impact on people experiencing homelessness has a collateral effect on community-based organizations. Relying on the concept of ‘professional challenge’, this research is interested in: (1) the ways that so…
View article: Psychotropic prescriptions in the context of extreme heat
Psychotropic prescriptions in the context of extreme heat Open
View article: The attribution of human health outcomes to climate change: transdisciplinary practical guidance
The attribution of human health outcomes to climate change: transdisciplinary practical guidance Open
View article: Mental health and sexual and reproductive health services for girls, young women and gender-diverse youth with intersectional identities: protocol for a realist review
Mental health and sexual and reproductive health services for girls, young women and gender-diverse youth with intersectional identities: protocol for a realist review Open
Introduction Variations in mental health and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes of girls/women (cisgender and transgender) and gender-diverse (nonbinary, Two-Spirit, gender fluid, agender, queer, gender neutral) youth with inter…
View article: The pleasure expectancies scale (PLEX): A brief measure of expectancies for pleasure in schizophrenia
The pleasure expectancies scale (PLEX): A brief measure of expectancies for pleasure in schizophrenia Open
A critical dysfunctional belief system implicated within the cognitive model of negative symptoms is low expectancies for pleasure, which refers to unhelpful beliefs characterized by generally negative expectations for one's likelihood of …
View article: Co‐Authoring and Reporting on Lived Experience Engagement in Mental Health and/or Substance Research: A Qualitative Study and Guidance Document
Co‐Authoring and Reporting on Lived Experience Engagement in Mental Health and/or Substance Research: A Qualitative Study and Guidance Document Open
Introduction There is a move towards engaging people with lived experience and families (PWLE/F)—also referred to as PWLE/F engagement—in mental health and/or substance use research. However, PWLE/F engagement is inadequately reported on i…
View article: Narrative enhancement and cognitive therapy for self-stigma among youth with bipolar disorder or multiple mental health conditions: protocol for a pilot randomised basket trial
Narrative enhancement and cognitive therapy for self-stigma among youth with bipolar disorder or multiple mental health conditions: protocol for a pilot randomised basket trial Open
Introduction Self-stigma occurs when individuals internalise negative stereotypes about their mental health conditions. Self-stigma is common among those with serious mental illnesses, including youth, and is considered a major barrier to …
View article: Best Practices Guidelines for the Engagement of People With Lived Experience and Family Members in Mental Health and Substance Use Health Research: A Modified Delphi Consensus Study
Best Practices Guidelines for the Engagement of People With Lived Experience and Family Members in Mental Health and Substance Use Health Research: A Modified Delphi Consensus Study Open
Introduction People with lived experience of mental health and/or substance use conditions and their families (PWLE) are increasingly engaged in research, yet rigorous guidelines for engagement are lacking. This study aims to co‐design bes…
View article: The cognitive model of negative symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the dysfunctional belief systems associated with negative symptoms in schizophrenia spectrum disorders
The cognitive model of negative symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the dysfunctional belief systems associated with negative symptoms in schizophrenia spectrum disorders Open
Background The hypothesized cognitive model of negative symptoms, proposed nearly twenty years ago, is the most prevalent psychological framework for conceptualizing negative symptoms in schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs). The aim of …
View article: The Pleasure Expectancies Scale (Plex): A Brief Measure of Expectancies for Pleasure in Schizophrenia
The Pleasure Expectancies Scale (Plex): A Brief Measure of Expectancies for Pleasure in Schizophrenia Open
View article: ‘Is It Safe? Is it not?’ A Youth‐Led Photovoice Study of Youth Perspectives of COVID‐19 Vaccine Confidence
‘Is It Safe? Is it not?’ A Youth‐Led Photovoice Study of Youth Perspectives of COVID‐19 Vaccine Confidence Open
Background Youth have been uniquely affected by the COVID‐19 pandemic. Despite high rates of COVID‐19 infection, youth had one of the lowest vaccine uptake rates. Certain characteristics can affect vaccine uptake, such as mental health and…
View article: Eco-Depression and Eco-Anxiety Among Youth: A Sex and Gender Analysis
Eco-Depression and Eco-Anxiety Among Youth: A Sex and Gender Analysis Open
View article: Climate change, poverty, and health: A scoping review of the Canadian context
Climate change, poverty, and health: A scoping review of the Canadian context Open
Introduction: The understanding of the role of climate change in worsening health outcomes and social disparities is growing, highlighting poverty as a key factor amplifying exposure to environmental hazards and as a result of such exposur…
View article: Addressing Poverty and Homelessness is Central to an Equity-Focused Response to Climate Change: Considering Canada as an Example
Addressing Poverty and Homelessness is Central to an Equity-Focused Response to Climate Change: Considering Canada as an Example Open
People experiencing poverty are highly exposed to climatic events due to multiple intersecting factors. This commentary centres on poverty, generally, and homelessness, specifically in considering the impacts of climate change on health eq…
View article: Co-Design of a Digital Health Tool for Use by Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder: App4Independence (A4i-O)
Co-Design of a Digital Health Tool for Use by Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder: App4Independence (A4i-O) Open
Background: Opioid use disorder (OUD) has arguably the highest mortality rate of mental health conditions; opiate-related deaths are identified as the number one cause of accidental deaths in Canada and the United States. Specialized care …
View article: Leveraging Personal Technologies in the Treatment of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: Scoping Review
Leveraging Personal Technologies in the Treatment of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: Scoping Review Open
Background Digital mental health is a rapidly growing field with an increasing evidence base due to its potential scalability and impacts on access to mental health care. Further, within underfunded service systems, leveraging personal tec…
View article: Poverty (Number 1 Goal of the SDG) of Disabled People through Disability Studies and Ability Studies Lenses: A Scoping Review
Poverty (Number 1 Goal of the SDG) of Disabled People through Disability Studies and Ability Studies Lenses: A Scoping Review Open
According to the World Bank, the world will not meet the SDG of ending extreme poverty in 2030. Disabled people live disproportionally below the poverty line. Many societal developments and discussions can influence the poverty level of di…
View article: Thriving After Homelessness: A Concept Analysis
Thriving After Homelessness: A Concept Analysis Open
Background: Homelessness is a global challenge affecting both high-income and lower-income countries. While survival is a priority, when assessing rehousing programs, thriving should be a goal. There is, however, a lack of clarity around t…
View article: More than a Roof and a Key Required: Exploration of Guiding Principles for Stabilizing the Housing Trajectories of Youth Who Have Experienced Homelessness
More than a Roof and a Key Required: Exploration of Guiding Principles for Stabilizing the Housing Trajectories of Youth Who Have Experienced Homelessness Open
Youth homelessness represents a persistent and significant challenge for service sectors with limited best practice guidance. Housing supports, in particular, are widely deployed, with the practice-oriented literature providing little deta…
View article: Optimizing Measurement Potential in Mental Health Clinical Practice: The Canadian Personal Recovery Outcome Measure (C-PROM) study
Optimizing Measurement Potential in Mental Health Clinical Practice: The Canadian Personal Recovery Outcome Measure (C-PROM) study Open
There is an increasing commitment to “Personal Recovery” as the desired outcome for mental health rehabilitation, yet there is little agreement about how to measure it. The purpose of this study was to develop a method of measuring recover…
View article: Service restrictions from emergency shelters among people experiencing homelessness: Uncovering pathways into unsheltered homelessness and institutional circuitry
Service restrictions from emergency shelters among people experiencing homelessness: Uncovering pathways into unsheltered homelessness and institutional circuitry Open
Service restrictions refer to temporary or permanent bans of individuals from a program or an organization's services, and are widely used in emergency shelter systems. Limited research exists on how service restrictions unfold and their i…
View article: “Death Is a Possibility for Those without Shelter”: A Thematic Analysis of News Coverage on Homelessness and the 2021 Heat Dome in Canada
“Death Is a Possibility for Those without Shelter”: A Thematic Analysis of News Coverage on Homelessness and the 2021 Heat Dome in Canada Open
Among the most vulnerable to the health-harming effects of heat are people experiencing homelessness. However, during the 2021 Heat Dome, the deadliest extreme heat event (EHE) recorded in Canada to date, people experiencing homelessness r…
View article: Leveraging Personal Technologies in the Treatment of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: Scoping Review (Preprint)
Leveraging Personal Technologies in the Treatment of Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: Scoping Review (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Digital mental health is a rapidly growing field with an increasing evidence base due to its potential scalability and impacts on access to mental health care. Further, within underfunded service systems, leveraging personal te…
View article: User Experiences of Pharmacogenomic Testing and Opinions among Psychiatry Patients
User Experiences of Pharmacogenomic Testing and Opinions among Psychiatry Patients Open
Pharmacogenomic testing (PGx) is a tool used to guide physicians in selecting an optimal medication for clients based on their genetic profile. The objective of this qualitative study is to understand patients’ experiences with PGx testing…
View article: Neoliberalism, Climate Change, and Displaced and Homeless Populations: Exploring Interactions Through Case Studies
Neoliberalism, Climate Change, and Displaced and Homeless Populations: Exploring Interactions Through Case Studies Open
There is a growing attention to neoliberal policies and practices as they relate to climate change and housing within academic literature. However, the combined effects of neoliberal political and economic decisions on the interaction betw…
View article: Rethinking narratives about youth experiencing homelessness: The influence of self‐determined motivation and peer relations on coping
Rethinking narratives about youth experiencing homelessness: The influence of self‐determined motivation and peer relations on coping Open
Using the cognitive appraisal theory of coping and the self‐determination theory of motivation, we examined the shared variance of motivational orientations, attachment relationships, and gender on adaptive and maladaptive coping among you…
View article: Cognition and Educational Achievement in the Toronto Adolescent and Youth Cohort Study: Rationale, Methods, and Early Data
Cognition and Educational Achievement in the Toronto Adolescent and Youth Cohort Study: Rationale, Methods, and Early Data Open
Following youths longitudinally enabled trajectory mapping and prediction based on cognitive and educational performance in relation to PSSs in treatment-seeking youths. Youths with PSSs had lower cognitive performance and worse educationa…
View article: The Toronto Adolescent and Youth Cohort Study: Study Design and Early Data Related to Psychosis Spectrum Symptoms, Functioning, and Suicidality
The Toronto Adolescent and Youth Cohort Study: Study Design and Early Data Related to Psychosis Spectrum Symptoms, Functioning, and Suicidality Open
Initial findings from the TAY Cohort Study demonstrate the feasibility of extensive clinical phenotyping in youths who are seeking help for mental health problems. PSS prevalence is much higher than in community-based studies. Our early da…
View article: Exploring contextual factors impacting the implementation of and engagement with a digital platform supporting psychosis recovery: A brief report
Exploring contextual factors impacting the implementation of and engagement with a digital platform supporting psychosis recovery: A brief report Open
Individuals with schizophrenia often demonstrate poor engagement in treatment and challenges with illness self-management. App4independence (A4i) is a digital health platform that was developed with the purpose of addressing the aforementi…