Kapil Sayal
Biographic Data
| ID | 1743229 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kapil Sayal |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kapil |
| FAMILY NAME | Sayal |
| SIGNATURE | SAYAL K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nottingham |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2050-4316 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 13 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 18 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Investigating the Applicability of the Safer‐YCL Care Bundle for Transitions From CAMHS Crisis and Liaison Services
BACKGROUND: Crisis and Liaison teams in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) offer intensive, short-term support to young people experiencing mental health crisis in the community (Crisis) or admitted to acute hospitals (Liaison). There is no evidence-based model for how these teams operate. The SAFER care bundle, designed to improve discharges from acute hospitals, has been adapted for use in mental health inpatient discharges for…
The clinical and cost effectiveness of a STAndardised DIagnostic Assessment for children and adolescents with emotional difficulties
BACKGROUND: Standardised Diagnostic Assessment tools, such as the Development and Well-Being Assessment (DAWBA), may aid detection and diagnosis of emotional disorders but there is limited real-world evidence of their clinical or cost effectiveness. METHODS: We conducted a multicentre, two-arm parallel group randomised controlled trial in eight large National Health Service Trusts in England providing multidisciplinary specialist Child and Adoles…
Quantitative and qualitative outcomes of Non-Violent Resistance interventions for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioural difficulties and their caregivers – A systematic review
Sex differences in attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis and clinical care
BACKGROUND: Population-based studies have observed sex biases in the diagnosis and treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Females are less likely to be diagnosed or prescribed ADHD medication. This study uses national healthcare records, to investigate sex differences in diagnosis and clinical care in young people with ADHD, particularly regarding recognition and treatment of other mental health conditions. METHODS: The coh…
Snakes and Ladders
Background: Referral processes in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) have been reported as stressful and inadequate by young people and parents/carers, who struggle during waiting periods for the referral outcome decision. The Covid19 pandemic was an unprecedented time of distress for young people, parents/carers, and healthcare staff, with increased mental health challenges and stretched staff having to adapt modes of care, thus…
Exploring the Unmet Needs of Teachers of Young Children with ADHD Symptoms
The findings from this study suggest that teachers require more training in managing externalising behaviour in the classroom
The impacts associated with having ADHD
International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO CRD42023404073)
Understanding the Impact of Home Confinement on Children and Young People with ADHD and ASD During the Covid-19 Pandemic
To understand whether the mental health of children and young people (CYP) with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were differentially affected by COVID-19. We analysed data (n = 6507) from the Co-Space study, a UK web-based longitudinal survey. CYP with ADHD (n = 160;2.5%), ASD (n = 465;7%), and ADHD + ASD (n = 155;2.4%) were compared with a reference group (n = 5727;88%) using paren…
Age within schoolyear and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in Scotland and Wales
Children younger within schoolyear are more likely to be treated for ADHD, suggesting immaturity may influence diagnosis. However, these children are more likely to be held back in countries that permit flexibility, attenuating the relative age effect
ADHD in children and young people
An interpretative phenomenological analysis of young people's self-harm in the context of interpersonal stressors and supports
Functional Coping Dynamics and Experiential Avoidance in a Community Sample with No Self-Injury vs. Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Only vs. Those with Both Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Suicidal Behaviour
Although emotional avoidance may be a critical factor in the pathway from psychological distress to self-injury and/or suicidality, little is known about the relative importance of differing functional coping dynamics and experiential avoidance between people with self-injury histories of differing intent (e.g., Non-Suicidal Self-Injury only vs. Non-Suicidal Self-Injury plus Suicidal Behaviour; NSSI vs. NSSI + SB). A community-based survey (N = 3…
An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experience of self-harm repetition and recovery in young adults
Six young adults (aged 19–21 years) with repeat self-harm for over 5 years were interviewed about their self-harm, why they continued and what factors might help them to stop. Interpretative phenomenological analysis identified six themes: keeping self-harm private and hidden; self-harm as self-punishment; self-harm provides relief and comfort; habituation and escalation of self-harm; emotional gains and practical costs of cutting, and not believ…
A Qualitative Process Evaluation of Classroom-Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Reduce Adolescent Depression
Small scale trials indicate that classroom-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for adolescents has good reach and can help prevent depression. However, under more diverse everyday conditions, such programmes tend not to show such positive effects. This study examined the process of implementing a classroom-based CBT depression prevention programme as part of a large (n = 5,030) randomised controlled trial across eight UK secondary schools whi…
Which Behavioral, Emotional and School Problems in Middle-Childhood Predict Early Sexual Behavior
Mental health and school adjustment problems are thought to distinguish early sexual behavior from normative timing (16-18 years), but little is known about how early sexual behavior originates from these problems in middle-childhood. Existing studies do not allow for co-occurring problems, differences in onset and persistence, and there is no information on middle-childhood school adjustment in relationship to early sexual activity. This study e…
Could a brief assessment of negative emotions and self-esteem identify adolescents at current and future risk of self-harm in the community? A prospective cohort analysis
A brief and targeted assessment of negative emotions and self-esteem, focusing on factors that are strongly associated with current and future self-harm, could potentially be used to help identify adolescents who are at risk in community settings. Further research should assess the psychometric properties of the items identified and test this approach in more diverse community contexts
Evaluating the effectiveness of a schools-based programme to promote exercise self-efficacy in children and young people with risk factors for obesity
ISRCTN Register no. ISRCTN12650001
Pregnant women's attitudes towards alcohol consumption
Pregnant women wished to take responsibility for their own health and make choices based on informed advice. In order to do so, they require clear and consistent advice about safe levels of drinking from policy makers and health professionals. This is an important issue as women might drink socially during their pregnancy
An interpretative phenomenological analysis of young people's self-harm in the context of interpersonal stressors and supports
An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experience of self-harm repetition and recovery in young adults
Six young adults (aged 19–21 years) with repeat self-harm for over 5 years were interviewed about their self-harm, why they continued and what factors might help them to stop. Interpretative phenomenological analysis identified six themes: keeping self-harm private and hidden; self-harm as self-punishment; self-harm provides relief and comfort; habituation and escalation of self-harm; emotional gains and practical costs of cutting, and not believ…
Which Behavioral, Emotional and School Problems in Middle-Childhood Predict Early Sexual Behavior
Mental health and school adjustment problems are thought to distinguish early sexual behavior from normative timing (16-18 years), but little is known about how early sexual behavior originates from these problems in middle-childhood. Existing studies do not allow for co-occurring problems, differences in onset and persistence, and there is no information on middle-childhood school adjustment in relationship to early sexual activity. This study e…
Pregnant women's attitudes towards alcohol consumption
Pregnant women wished to take responsibility for their own health and make choices based on informed advice. In order to do so, they require clear and consistent advice about safe levels of drinking from policy makers and health professionals. This is an important issue as women might drink socially during their pregnancy
Evaluating the effectiveness of a schools-based programme to promote exercise self-efficacy in children and young people with risk factors for obesity
ISRCTN Register no. ISRCTN12650001
Could a brief assessment of negative emotions and self-esteem identify adolescents at current and future risk of self-harm in the community? A prospective cohort analysis
A brief and targeted assessment of negative emotions and self-esteem, focusing on factors that are strongly associated with current and future self-harm, could potentially be used to help identify adolescents who are at risk in community settings. Further research should assess the psychometric properties of the items identified and test this approach in more diverse community contexts
A Qualitative Process Evaluation of Classroom-Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Reduce Adolescent Depression
Small scale trials indicate that classroom-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for adolescents has good reach and can help prevent depression. However, under more diverse everyday conditions, such programmes tend not to show such positive effects. This study examined the process of implementing a classroom-based CBT depression prevention programme as part of a large (n = 5,030) randomised controlled trial across eight UK secondary schools whi…
Which Behavioral, Emotional and School Problems in Middle-Childhood Predict Early Sexual Behavior
Mental health and school adjustment problems are thought to distinguish early sexual behavior from normative timing (16-18 years), but little is known about how early sexual behavior originates from these problems in middle-childhood. Existing studies do not allow for co-occurring problems, differences in onset and persistence, and there is no information on middle-childhood school adjustment in relationship to early sexual activity. This study e…
Functional Coping Dynamics and Experiential Avoidance in a Community Sample with No Self-Injury vs. Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Only vs. Those with Both Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Suicidal Behaviour
Although emotional avoidance may be a critical factor in the pathway from psychological distress to self-injury and/or suicidality, little is known about the relative importance of differing functional coping dynamics and experiential avoidance between people with self-injury histories of differing intent (e.g., Non-Suicidal Self-Injury only vs. Non-Suicidal Self-Injury plus Suicidal Behaviour; NSSI vs. NSSI + SB). A community-based survey (N = 3…
An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experience of self-harm repetition and recovery in young adults
Six young adults (aged 19–21 years) with repeat self-harm for over 5 years were interviewed about their self-harm, why they continued and what factors might help them to stop. Interpretative phenomenological analysis identified six themes: keeping self-harm private and hidden; self-harm as self-punishment; self-harm provides relief and comfort; habituation and escalation of self-harm; emotional gains and practical costs of cutting, and not believ…
ADHD in children and young people
An interpretative phenomenological analysis of young people's self-harm in the context of interpersonal stressors and supports
Age within schoolyear and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in Scotland and Wales
Children younger within schoolyear are more likely to be treated for ADHD, suggesting immaturity may influence diagnosis. However, these children are more likely to be held back in countries that permit flexibility, attenuating the relative age effect
Understanding the Impact of Home Confinement on Children and Young People with ADHD and ASD During the Covid-19 Pandemic
To understand whether the mental health of children and young people (CYP) with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and/or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were differentially affected by COVID-19. We analysed data (n = 6507) from the Co-Space study, a UK web-based longitudinal survey. CYP with ADHD (n = 160;2.5%), ASD (n = 465;7%), and ADHD + ASD (n = 155;2.4%) were compared with a reference group (n = 5727;88%) using paren…
Sex differences in attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder diagnosis and clinical care
BACKGROUND: Population-based studies have observed sex biases in the diagnosis and treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Females are less likely to be diagnosed or prescribed ADHD medication. This study uses national healthcare records, to investigate sex differences in diagnosis and clinical care in young people with ADHD, particularly regarding recognition and treatment of other mental health conditions. METHODS: The coh…
Snakes and Ladders
Background: Referral processes in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) have been reported as stressful and inadequate by young people and parents/carers, who struggle during waiting periods for the referral outcome decision. The Covid19 pandemic was an unprecedented time of distress for young people, parents/carers, and healthcare staff, with increased mental health challenges and stretched staff having to adapt modes of care, thus…
Exploring the Unmet Needs of Teachers of Young Children with ADHD Symptoms
The findings from this study suggest that teachers require more training in managing externalising behaviour in the classroom
The impacts associated with having ADHD
International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO CRD42023404073)
The clinical and cost effectiveness of a STAndardised DIagnostic Assessment for children and adolescents with emotional difficulties
BACKGROUND: Standardised Diagnostic Assessment tools, such as the Development and Well-Being Assessment (DAWBA), may aid detection and diagnosis of emotional disorders but there is limited real-world evidence of their clinical or cost effectiveness. METHODS: We conducted a multicentre, two-arm parallel group randomised controlled trial in eight large National Health Service Trusts in England providing multidisciplinary specialist Child and Adoles…
Quantitative and qualitative outcomes of Non-Violent Resistance interventions for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioural difficulties and their caregivers – A systematic review
Investigating the Applicability of the Safer‐YCL Care Bundle for Transitions From CAMHS Crisis and Liaison Services
BACKGROUND: Crisis and Liaison teams in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) offer intensive, short-term support to young people experiencing mental health crisis in the community (Crisis) or admitted to acute hospitals (Liaison). There is no evidence-based model for how these teams operate. The SAFER care bundle, designed to improve discharges from acute hospitals, has been adapted for use in mental health inpatient discharges for…
Medicine (14 works) · Psychology (13 works) · Psychiatry (11 works) · Clinical Psychology (9 works) · Clinical Psychology (9 works) · Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (7 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (7 works) · Mental health (6 works) · Developmental psychology (5 works) · Public health (5 works)