4858 Mental Health Report - National University of Ireland, Galway

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Methodology Lifestyle risk factors relating to mental health and well-being may include cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, dietary habits, physical activity, illegal substance use and body mass. Each of these indicators can be measured using single item or batteries of questions. The accuracy and precision of the selfreported information is affected by the measure used and the way the question is framed. Using the above criteria, the collected data sources were reviewed, examining their comparability and compatibility and identifying strengths and weaknesses in terms of harmonisation. The findings from this section are presented in Chapter 6. Phase 2: Methodology common to Strand A and B Much of the methodology employed in Phase 2 of the project was common to both strands A and B. The core objectives of dissemination of findings, and development of practice and policy which will facilitate cross border collaboration and harmonisation of mental health surveillance, interweave both strands. Therefore, the majority of methods described below relate to both Strand A: Collaborative Mental Health Promotion Practices, and Strand B: Compatibility and Comparability of Mental Health Data. Dissemination of Findings from Phase 1 Interim Report When the interim report was published, copies were sent from the Centre for Cross Border Studies to all who had participated in Phase 1 of the study, including practitioners, voluntary and community groups, researchers and policy makers. Study Day at the Centre for Cross Border Studies Accompanying the interim report was an invitation to attend a study day on 6th September 2001 in the Centre for Cross Border Studies in Armagh. The purpose of this day was to disseminate the findings from Phase 1 and to invite reflections on the information presented. A total of 119 people were invited to attend this study day and 45 people, representing a wide range of interests, including policy makers, health agencies and voluntary and statutory bodies, attended. Presentations based on the findings of Phase 1 were made and these were followed by a group discussion. 25
Methodology Discussion Groups Immediately following these presentations, four structured discussion groups were convened with the 45 people attending the study day to consider the findings and to draw out the implications for policy and practice development. A facilitator and rapporteur attended each group. The questions addressed by the groups were: • What are the aims and expected added value of cross-border collaboration • How do we evaluate current cross-border collaboration • What are the key learning points from current experiences • What are the current barriers to effective cross-border collaboration • Under what conditions could investment in cross-border collaboration become more effective and efficient • How do we further the harmonisation of mental health data collection on the island of Ireland After the sessions the four groups reconvened and their rapporteurs presented a report from each group. This session was recorded and rapporteurs’ notes were given to the project research staff. These notes were later subject to content analysis in order to catalogue views on collaboration, lessons in best practice, mechanisms for cross-border co-operation and key areas and opportunities for future development. The policy and practice results are presented in Chapter 5 and the data compatibility and comparability results are presented in Chapter 6. Based on the findings from this study day, a questionnaire was developed to further explore the views of stakeholders and participants around cross-border working (Appendix 3). Review of Policy Frameworks A review was then carried out of existing health policy and policy developments internationally including the European Union, England, Scotland and Wales. There was a particular focus on mental health and mental health promotion. A review of the international literature was also carried out looking at examples of collaboration, partnership, and inter-sectoral co-operation in health activity and health promotion and their associated evaluations. Roundtable Discussion Day A discussion day was held on the 5th December 2001 at the Department of Health and Children, Dublin. The aims of this discussion were: • To review current policy developments concerning mental health promotion (strategies and data sources) in the UK, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. • To consider the strategic steps required for effective collaboration on the development and implementation of a mental health promotion policy. • To 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. 26
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