Dr. Jo-Anne Puddephatt, of Edge Hill University, is a mixed-methods researcher in the field of mental health, alcohol use, and co-occurring problems. She combines her experience of working in psychiatric intensive care units with her expertise using datasets to explore the patterns of drinking across individuals experiencing different mental health problems. Jo-Anne also conducts qualitative research and works with patient involvement groups to explore the mechanisms of co-occurring alcohol and mental health problems.
Chapters:
0:00 Jo-Anne's Journey into Research
6:35 Understanding Mixed-methods Research
10:14 Importance of Patient and Public Involvement
14:26 Balancing Research with Personal Attachment
18:01 Literature Backing up Observational Evidence in Co-Occurring Mental health issues
21:51 Exploring Co-Occurring Problems in Mental Health
24:35 Impact of Co-Occurring Problems and Treatment
27:35 Personal Reflections on Alcohol and Research
32:13 Isolation and Drinking Behaviour
35:04 Understanding Context in Alcohol and Mental Health
37:13 Addressing Disadvantages in Mental Health Support
43:32 Balancing work with mental health
51:31 Engaging with Communities and Cultural Sensitivity
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