Cornelius Katona
Biographic Data
| ID | 142076 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Cornelius Katona |
| GIVEN NAMES | Cornelius |
| FAMILY NAME | Katona |
| SIGNATURE | KATONA C |
| AFFILIATIONS | Helen Bamber Foundation |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7451-0167 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 36 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1981 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
The experiences of temporary grants of leave to remain among former unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in the UK
This study explores the lived experiences of young adults in the UK who arrived as unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) and were subsequently granted successive short periods (≤30 months) of discretionary leave under the Ten-Year Pathway. We draw attention to the impact of temporary leave arrangements on young people’s development and functioning. Using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), eight in-depth, semi-structured intervie…
Who is a medical expert? How do we know that such experts are impartial?
The Modern Slavery Core Outcome Set
There is no consensus on the outcomes needed for the recovery and reintegration of survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking. We developed the Modern Slavery Core Outcome Set (MSCOS) to address this gap. We conducted three English-language reviews on the intervention outcomes sought or experienced by adult survivors: a qualitative systematic review (4 databases, 18 eligible papers, thematic analysis), a rapid review of quantitative interv…
Experiences and impact of moral injury in human trafficking survivors
This study provides some of the first evidence that human trafficking survivors may be vulnerable to moral injury and indicates the impact that exposure to PMIEs can have on functioning. Future work is needed to ensure that statutory organisations consider the potential for causing moral injury when interacting with human trafficking survivors and clinical care teams are equipped to provide tailored guidance and support
Seeking Asylum and Mental Health
People seeking asylum face unique challenges and frequently experience mental health problems. Effective support requires an understanding of their mental health needs in the broader context of their lives, cultures and extreme experiences. This book provides practical guidance for professionals and services working with people seeking asylum in mental health, social care, legal, government. managerial and commissioning roles. With authors from a…
The challenges faced during home office interview when seeking asylum in the United Kingdom
Accounts by those seeking asylum are often challenged by the Home Office (HO) because of apparent inconsistencies and lack of credibility. Yet the ability to disclose everything at initial interview can be impacted by many factors. This study explores how applicants experienced interviews with the HO and its effects. Semi-Structured interviews were conducted with eight participants who had been through the UK asylum process. Transcripts of interv…
Rituals as a Control Mechanism in Human Trafficking
Spiritual rituals have potential for misuse as a form of control in human trafficking. A lack of understanding of this process can lead to challenges in supporting trafficking survivors. This article is a metasynthesis of systematically reviewed qualitative literature on ritual use in human trafficking, providing insight into ritual practices and their impact. Relevant qualitative research was identified via blind screening. A total of 3087 studi…
Finding agency in limbo
The process of seeking asylum is complex and often leads to extended periods of uncertainty and liminality for people awaiting decisions on their status. Occupational engagement-defined as meaningful activities and roles that bring purpose and agency to one's life-may be a key driver for mental health recovery for marginalized populations, including asylum seekers with traumatic experiences pre- and post-migration. This study aimed to clarify how…
Mental health of forced migrants recently granted leave to remain in the United Kingdom
BACKGROUND: Asylum seekers who are granted leave to remain in the United Kingdom are required to make a rapid transition to housing and welfare benefits. The challenges facing new refugees during this 'transition period' can affect their mental health, but this has not been quantified. AIMS: To assess the impact of the transition period on new refugees' mental health in the 12 months after being granted leave to remain in the United Kingdom. METH…
Refugees Who Have Experienced Extreme Cruelty
This study explores how vulnerable refugees’ experiences in the first year after being granted leave to remain in the UK impact on mental health and wellbeing. Nine semi-structured interviews were conducted with refugee survivors of extreme cruelty. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis with a narrative influence. Reported challenges included requirements to organize housing, finances and welfare benefits rapidly. Most respondents reported l…
Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Female Victims of Trafficking Using Narrative Exposure Therapy
Although limited by sample size and retrospective design, this audit demonstrates that NET is a feasible treatment for PTSD in this population and warrants further evaluation in a randomized controlled trial. Further adjunctive interventions may also be necessary to treat the additional psychological problems experienced by this population
Mental health implications of detaining asylum seekers
Mental health, burnout and job satisfaction among mental health social workers in England and Wales
BACKGROUND: Previous research suggests that social workers experience high levels of stress and burnout but most remain committed to their work. AIMS: To examine the prevalence of stress and burnout, and job satisfaction among mental health social workers (MHSWs) and the factors responsible for this. METHOD: A postal survey incorporating the General Health Questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory, Karasek Job Content Questionnaire and a job satis…
The impact of 'statutory duties' on mental health social workers in the UK
In the UK, applications for involuntary admission to psychiatric units are made mainly by specially trained approved social workers (ASWs). Proposed changes in the legislation will permit other professionals to undertake these statutory duties. This study aimed to examine how ASW status impacts upon work pattern and workload stresses by comparing ASWs with other mental health social workers who did not carry statutory responsibilities. A multimet…
Psychiatric admissions and social deprivation
STUDY OBJECTIVE--The aim was to assess the relationship between social deprivation, as measured by the Jarman under-privileged area score (UPA score), and psychiatric admission rates and length of stay within an inner London borough. DESIGN--The study was a retrospective survey of psychiatric admission rates for electoral wards in the London borough of Islington in relation to Jarman UPA scores and subscores. SETTING--Islington Health Authority p…
Approaches to antenatal education
The impact of 'statutory duties' on mental health social workers in the UK
In the UK, applications for involuntary admission to psychiatric units are made mainly by specially trained approved social workers (ASWs). Proposed changes in the legislation will permit other professionals to undertake these statutory duties. This study aimed to examine how ASW status impacts upon work pattern and workload stresses by comparing ASWs with other mental health social workers who did not carry statutory responsibilities. A multimet…
Finding agency in limbo
The process of seeking asylum is complex and often leads to extended periods of uncertainty and liminality for people awaiting decisions on their status. Occupational engagement-defined as meaningful activities and roles that bring purpose and agency to one's life-may be a key driver for mental health recovery for marginalized populations, including asylum seekers with traumatic experiences pre- and post-migration. This study aimed to clarify how…
Refugees Who Have Experienced Extreme Cruelty
This study explores how vulnerable refugees’ experiences in the first year after being granted leave to remain in the UK impact on mental health and wellbeing. Nine semi-structured interviews were conducted with refugee survivors of extreme cruelty. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis with a narrative influence. Reported challenges included requirements to organize housing, finances and welfare benefits rapidly. Most respondents reported l…
Rituals as a Control Mechanism in Human Trafficking
Spiritual rituals have potential for misuse as a form of control in human trafficking. A lack of understanding of this process can lead to challenges in supporting trafficking survivors. This article is a metasynthesis of systematically reviewed qualitative literature on ritual use in human trafficking, providing insight into ritual practices and their impact. Relevant qualitative research was identified via blind screening. A total of 3087 studi…
Psychiatric admissions and social deprivation
STUDY OBJECTIVE--The aim was to assess the relationship between social deprivation, as measured by the Jarman under-privileged area score (UPA score), and psychiatric admission rates and length of stay within an inner London borough. DESIGN--The study was a retrospective survey of psychiatric admission rates for electoral wards in the London borough of Islington in relation to Jarman UPA scores and subscores. SETTING--Islington Health Authority p…
Approaches to antenatal education
Psychiatric admissions and social deprivation
STUDY OBJECTIVE--The aim was to assess the relationship between social deprivation, as measured by the Jarman under-privileged area score (UPA score), and psychiatric admission rates and length of stay within an inner London borough. DESIGN--The study was a retrospective survey of psychiatric admission rates for electoral wards in the London borough of Islington in relation to Jarman UPA scores and subscores. SETTING--Islington Health Authority p…
The impact of 'statutory duties' on mental health social workers in the UK
In the UK, applications for involuntary admission to psychiatric units are made mainly by specially trained approved social workers (ASWs). Proposed changes in the legislation will permit other professionals to undertake these statutory duties. This study aimed to examine how ASW status impacts upon work pattern and workload stresses by comparing ASWs with other mental health social workers who did not carry statutory responsibilities. A multimet…
Mental health, burnout and job satisfaction among mental health social workers in England and Wales
BACKGROUND: Previous research suggests that social workers experience high levels of stress and burnout but most remain committed to their work. AIMS: To examine the prevalence of stress and burnout, and job satisfaction among mental health social workers (MHSWs) and the factors responsible for this. METHOD: A postal survey incorporating the General Health Questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory, Karasek Job Content Questionnaire and a job satis…
Mental health implications of detaining asylum seekers
Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Female Victims of Trafficking Using Narrative Exposure Therapy
Although limited by sample size and retrospective design, this audit demonstrates that NET is a feasible treatment for PTSD in this population and warrants further evaluation in a randomized controlled trial. Further adjunctive interventions may also be necessary to treat the additional psychological problems experienced by this population
Refugees Who Have Experienced Extreme Cruelty
This study explores how vulnerable refugees’ experiences in the first year after being granted leave to remain in the UK impact on mental health and wellbeing. Nine semi-structured interviews were conducted with refugee survivors of extreme cruelty. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis with a narrative influence. Reported challenges included requirements to organize housing, finances and welfare benefits rapidly. Most respondents reported l…
Mental health of forced migrants recently granted leave to remain in the United Kingdom
BACKGROUND: Asylum seekers who are granted leave to remain in the United Kingdom are required to make a rapid transition to housing and welfare benefits. The challenges facing new refugees during this 'transition period' can affect their mental health, but this has not been quantified. AIMS: To assess the impact of the transition period on new refugees' mental health in the 12 months after being granted leave to remain in the United Kingdom. METH…
Seeking Asylum and Mental Health
People seeking asylum face unique challenges and frequently experience mental health problems. Effective support requires an understanding of their mental health needs in the broader context of their lives, cultures and extreme experiences. This book provides practical guidance for professionals and services working with people seeking asylum in mental health, social care, legal, government. managerial and commissioning roles. With authors from a…
The challenges faced during home office interview when seeking asylum in the United Kingdom
Accounts by those seeking asylum are often challenged by the Home Office (HO) because of apparent inconsistencies and lack of credibility. Yet the ability to disclose everything at initial interview can be impacted by many factors. This study explores how applicants experienced interviews with the HO and its effects. Semi-Structured interviews were conducted with eight participants who had been through the UK asylum process. Transcripts of interv…
Rituals as a Control Mechanism in Human Trafficking
Spiritual rituals have potential for misuse as a form of control in human trafficking. A lack of understanding of this process can lead to challenges in supporting trafficking survivors. This article is a metasynthesis of systematically reviewed qualitative literature on ritual use in human trafficking, providing insight into ritual practices and their impact. Relevant qualitative research was identified via blind screening. A total of 3087 studi…
Finding agency in limbo
The process of seeking asylum is complex and often leads to extended periods of uncertainty and liminality for people awaiting decisions on their status. Occupational engagement-defined as meaningful activities and roles that bring purpose and agency to one's life-may be a key driver for mental health recovery for marginalized populations, including asylum seekers with traumatic experiences pre- and post-migration. This study aimed to clarify how…
The Modern Slavery Core Outcome Set
There is no consensus on the outcomes needed for the recovery and reintegration of survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking. We developed the Modern Slavery Core Outcome Set (MSCOS) to address this gap. We conducted three English-language reviews on the intervention outcomes sought or experienced by adult survivors: a qualitative systematic review (4 databases, 18 eligible papers, thematic analysis), a rapid review of quantitative interv…
Experiences and impact of moral injury in human trafficking survivors
This study provides some of the first evidence that human trafficking survivors may be vulnerable to moral injury and indicates the impact that exposure to PMIEs can have on functioning. Future work is needed to ensure that statutory organisations consider the potential for causing moral injury when interacting with human trafficking survivors and clinical care teams are equipped to provide tailored guidance and support
The experiences of temporary grants of leave to remain among former unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in the UK
This study explores the lived experiences of young adults in the UK who arrived as unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) and were subsequently granted successive short periods (≤30 months) of discretionary leave under the Ten-Year Pathway. We draw attention to the impact of temporary leave arrangements on young people’s development and functioning. Using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), eight in-depth, semi-structured intervie…
Who is a medical expert? How do we know that such experts are impartial?
Psychology (11 works) · Medicine (9 works) · Psychiatry (9 works) · Mental health (8 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (8 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Political science (7 works) · Qualitative research (7 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Distress (4 works)