Sara Tai
Biographic Data
| ID | 126287 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sara Tai |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sara |
| FAMILY NAME | Tai |
| SIGNATURE | TAI S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Manchester |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8316-5796 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 10 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 12 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Development and content validation of a questionnaire to assess the social determinants of mental health in clinical practice
The resulting questionnaire can be considered to be theoretically robust and partially validated. Future research is discussed
Experiences of adolescents and their guardians with a school-based combined individual and dyadic intervention
The quality of parent-child relationships during adolescence has the potential to impact adolescents' mental health. This study explored how seven dyads (parent-child) might experience a two-component intervention (Method of Levels therapy-MOL and a parent-child activity) over four months. Following this, six dyads were interviewed and a thematic analysis was conducted. The most helpful aspect of the intervention for participants was the opportun…
A process-focused case series of a school-based intervention aimed at giving young people choice and control over their attendance and their goals in therapy
This study investigated clinical and process factors involved in a client-led psychological intervention (Method of Levels therapy – MOL). MOL offered 16 adolescents choice and control over attendance (by using a self-booking system) and topics discussed in sessions. Process measures examining empowerment and ability to resolve psychological conflict were used to explore the impact MOL might have on these. Young people booked a wide-ranging numbe…
A school-based case series to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a PCT-informed psychological intervention that combines client-led counselling (Method of levels) and a parent–child activity…
Psychological difficulties among young people are common. Various initiatives are being proposed in schools, yet no evidence-based data is available on how to address family difficulties (the most prevalent issues in school-based counselling). The current study examined the use of a two-component intervention based on the principles of Perceptual Control Theory (PCT). One is Method of Levels therapy (MOL) and the other is a parent–child activity …
How did mental health become so biomedical? The progressive erosion of social determinants in historical psychiatric admission registers
This paper explores the historical developments of admission registers of psychiatric asylums and hospitals in England and Wales between 1845 and 1950, with illustrative examples (principally from the archives of the Rainhill Asylum, UK). Standardized admission registers have been mandatory elements of the mental health legislative framework since 1845, and procedural changes illustrate the development from what, today, we would characterize as a…
Development and Evaluation of a Therapist Training Program for Psilocybin Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression in Clinical Research
Introduction: Psychological support throughout psilocybin therapy is mandated by regulators as an essential part of ensuring participants' physical and psychological safety. There is an increased need for specially trained therapists who can provide high-quality care to participants in clinical studies. This paper describes the development and practical implementation of a therapist training program of psychological support within a current phase…
Sources of Distress in First-Episode Psychosis: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Metasynthesis
In this study, we aim to increase our understanding of the self-reported sources of distress among people who have experienced first-episode psychosis. Following a systematic literature search, 33 relevant studies containing first-person accounts of first-episode psychosis were identified, which were synthesized using thematic analysis. Two interrelated superordinate themes were identified: intrapersonal distress and interpersonal distress. Parti…
A qualitative investigation of stress related to studying architecture at degree level in the UK
Architecture students have been reported to experience significant stress, yet little has been researched. This study aims to examine how architecture students experience and cope with stress. Twelve participants studying Architecture at bachelors and masters levels took part in individual interviews. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis. Three over-arching themes emerged: sources of stress in architecture stu…
Why I eat at night: A qualitative exploration of the development, maintenance and consequences of Night Eating Syndrome
Personal Accounts of Discontinuing Neuroleptic Medication for Psychosis
We conducted this study to explore personal accounts of making choices about taking medication prescribed for the treatment of psychosis (neuroleptics). There are costs and benefits associated with continuing and discontinuing neuroleptics. Service users frequently discontinue neuroleptics; therefore, we specifically considered these decisions. We used a grounded theory approach to analyze transcripts from interviews with 12 participants. We pres…
Web based health surveys: Using a Two Step Heckman model to examine their potential for population health analysis
The development and validation of a general measure of well-being: The BBC well-being scale
Personal Accounts of Discontinuing Neuroleptic Medication for Psychosis
We conducted this study to explore personal accounts of making choices about taking medication prescribed for the treatment of psychosis (neuroleptics). There are costs and benefits associated with continuing and discontinuing neuroleptics. Service users frequently discontinue neuroleptics; therefore, we specifically considered these decisions. We used a grounded theory approach to analyze transcripts from interviews with 12 participants. We pres…
Why I eat at night: A qualitative exploration of the development, maintenance and consequences of Night Eating Syndrome
Web based health surveys: Using a Two Step Heckman model to examine their potential for population health analysis
The development and validation of a general measure of well-being: The BBC well-being scale
Web based health surveys: Using a Two Step Heckman model to examine their potential for population health analysis
Personal Accounts of Discontinuing Neuroleptic Medication for Psychosis
We conducted this study to explore personal accounts of making choices about taking medication prescribed for the treatment of psychosis (neuroleptics). There are costs and benefits associated with continuing and discontinuing neuroleptics. Service users frequently discontinue neuroleptics; therefore, we specifically considered these decisions. We used a grounded theory approach to analyze transcripts from interviews with 12 participants. We pres…
Why I eat at night: A qualitative exploration of the development, maintenance and consequences of Night Eating Syndrome
Sources of Distress in First-Episode Psychosis: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Metasynthesis
In this study, we aim to increase our understanding of the self-reported sources of distress among people who have experienced first-episode psychosis. Following a systematic literature search, 33 relevant studies containing first-person accounts of first-episode psychosis were identified, which were synthesized using thematic analysis. Two interrelated superordinate themes were identified: intrapersonal distress and interpersonal distress. Parti…
A qualitative investigation of stress related to studying architecture at degree level in the UK
Architecture students have been reported to experience significant stress, yet little has been researched. This study aims to examine how architecture students experience and cope with stress. Twelve participants studying Architecture at bachelors and masters levels took part in individual interviews. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis. Three over-arching themes emerged: sources of stress in architecture stu…
A process-focused case series of a school-based intervention aimed at giving young people choice and control over their attendance and their goals in therapy
This study investigated clinical and process factors involved in a client-led psychological intervention (Method of Levels therapy – MOL). MOL offered 16 adolescents choice and control over attendance (by using a self-booking system) and topics discussed in sessions. Process measures examining empowerment and ability to resolve psychological conflict were used to explore the impact MOL might have on these. Young people booked a wide-ranging numbe…
A school-based case series to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a PCT-informed psychological intervention that combines client-led counselling (Method of levels) and a parent–child activity…
Psychological difficulties among young people are common. Various initiatives are being proposed in schools, yet no evidence-based data is available on how to address family difficulties (the most prevalent issues in school-based counselling). The current study examined the use of a two-component intervention based on the principles of Perceptual Control Theory (PCT). One is Method of Levels therapy (MOL) and the other is a parent–child activity …
How did mental health become so biomedical? The progressive erosion of social determinants in historical psychiatric admission registers
This paper explores the historical developments of admission registers of psychiatric asylums and hospitals in England and Wales between 1845 and 1950, with illustrative examples (principally from the archives of the Rainhill Asylum, UK). Standardized admission registers have been mandatory elements of the mental health legislative framework since 1845, and procedural changes illustrate the development from what, today, we would characterize as a…
Development and Evaluation of a Therapist Training Program for Psilocybin Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression in Clinical Research
Introduction: Psychological support throughout psilocybin therapy is mandated by regulators as an essential part of ensuring participants' physical and psychological safety. There is an increased need for specially trained therapists who can provide high-quality care to participants in clinical studies. This paper describes the development and practical implementation of a therapist training program of psychological support within a current phase…
Experiences of adolescents and their guardians with a school-based combined individual and dyadic intervention
The quality of parent-child relationships during adolescence has the potential to impact adolescents' mental health. This study explored how seven dyads (parent-child) might experience a two-component intervention (Method of Levels therapy-MOL and a parent-child activity) over four months. Following this, six dyads were interviewed and a thematic analysis was conducted. The most helpful aspect of the intervention for participants was the opportun…
Development and content validation of a questionnaire to assess the social determinants of mental health in clinical practice
The resulting questionnaire can be considered to be theoretically robust and partially validated. Future research is discussed
Psychology (11 works) · Psychiatry (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Mental health (6 works) · Applied Psychology (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Psychotherapist (4 works) · Qualitative research (4 works) · Applied Psychology (3 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (3 works)