4858 Mental Health Report - National University of Ireland, Galway

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Findings from the Compatibility and Comparability of Mental Health and Related Health Data Sources How the students feel in general was assessed by asking: ‘In general, how do you feel about your life at present’ The majority of students reported feeling very happy or quite happy. 92.3% of students in England, 90% of students in Northern Ireland and 89.2% of students in the Republic of Ireland reported feeling happy. Students were also asked if they ever felt lonely. 12.3% of students in Northern Ireland, 11.8% of students in the Republic of Ireland and 10.6% of students in England reported that they felt lonely rather often or very often. Students were also asked if they had used medication for nervousness in the previous month. 5.3% of students in Northern Ireland, 4.5% of students in the Republic of Ireland and 3.6% of students in England reported that they had used medication in the month prior to the survey for nervousness. The usefulness of the HBSC study is that it allows for direct comparisons across countries. Valid cross-country comparisons are particularly important in emphasising commonalities across countries, as well as differences between them (WHO 2001). Consultation on Data Harmonisation The findings from the study day in Armagh with regard to data harmonisation are presented first. The study day was attended by 45 people, representing a wide range of interests including policy makers, health agencies, research bodies, voluntary organisations and statutory bodies. Armagh Study Day Discussion Groups At the study day in Armagh, a question was asked with regard to data harmonisation on an all-island basis. The findings from the discussion are now presented: Discussion groups were asked: ‘How do we further the harmonisation of mental health data collection on the island of Ireland’ There was a general view that the harmonisation of data sources was desirable. Key issues highlighted included the following: In order to achieve harmonisation, it was felt that cross-border collaboration needs to become part of the core business of health organisations. Furthermore we need to look at where health promotion fits into overall health policy. We also need to agree on what constitutes evidence. Another group suggested we might have more discussion with professionals and research bodies to agree standards and the selection of specific measures for national surveys. 111
Findings from the Compatibility and Comparability of Mental Health and Related Health Data Sources East-West and North-South There was also an awareness of East-West comparability versus North-South comparability issues. Northern Ireland will not be able to change and become comparable with the Republic of Ireland if it means they will no longer be able to compare with the UK. One group said that the data discussion needs to be opened up. While the populations may be quite similar North and South, there may in fact be very different experiences of using the different systems North and South. We should also be looking at the use of health services and the standard of services, North and South. Various points were raised and the following suggestions offered for standardising the collection of mental health data: • Standardise health measurement scales. • Agree a core data set that must be common to all measures of health within projects and/or as national surveys. • Develop comparable tools and link them into how all health organisations are administered. • Commission studies with an emphasis on using scales that would be common to both sides of the border. • Develop a uniform template. • Use a common EU data set onto which individual countries can add their own specific data requirements. • Have those working at a European level lobby for such harmonisation. Roundtable discussion Following the study day in Armagh, a roundtable meeting was held in the Department of Health, Dublin, with a number of the key stakeholders from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, including statistical agencies and both Health Promotion Agencies. Reports were submitted to the meeting by the DHSSPS in Belfast and the European Health Monitoring Programme. The aims of the meeting in relation to mental health population surveillance were: • Examine recommendations for harmonisation of mental health data at a pan- European level and their implications for developing comparable and compatible population mental health data on an all-island basis. • Identify the structures needed for collaboration on key common mental health indicators. Each attendee reported on potentially relevant mental health data available through their organisation and any existing or pending strategic plan for mental health monitoring. Data Collection and Surveys Health Promotion Unit, Department of Health and Children, Dublin Preparations are currently underway for SLÁN 2, the National Health and Lifestyle Survey in the Republic of Ireland. At the planning level, discussions may be broadened to include Northern Ireland so that comparable data would be 112
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