The purpose of this thesis is to discover new ways of thinking about and understanding one’s critical inner voice. The critical voice is defined as words that are heard internally, are typically negative towards the self and others and not Auditory Verbal...
Multiple sclerosis in island populations: prevalence in the Bailiwicks of Guernsey and Jersey
The aim of this study was to establish for the first time the prevalence of multiple sclerosis in the Bailiwicks of Guernsey and Jersey, as representing the most southerly part of the British Isles. All patients with multiple sclerosis in the Channel Islands resident...
Turning out the lights: the importance of digital health resilience
We are at the start of the innovation curve of digital health, with intelligent systems providing doctors and clinical staff with new tools to augment their delivery of care. The rapid role out of electronic patient records (EPRs) has given clinicians the ability to...
A study of the impact that charitable support has on the mental health of carers in Jersey.
Informal carers are one of the most vulnerable groups in the world. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of charitable support on informal carers' mental health. The aims were in conjunction with Mind Jersey's ideas. This study aims to evaluate and...
The relationship between diet and selected anthropometric measurements of pregnant women in Jersey, UK and the birth status of the newborn. Cross-cultural study
Recent studies have demonstrated that nutrition and general lifestyle choices in pregnancy, a sensitive period of development, induce permanent changes in the physiology of the offspring. Moreover, nutrition and lifestyle choices have an impact on the long-term health...
Mental Health Peer Support: Does Empowerment and Belonging Aid Recovery?
The use of mental health peer support has been associated with positive recovery-oriented outcomes for those struggling with mental health issues, however, there is a lack of research surrounding mental health peer support within Jersey. Due to this, the research...