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What have we been ‘doing’? A historical review of occupational therapy. (2008)
Book Chapter
McKay, E. A. (2008). What have we been ‘doing’? A historical review of occupational therapy. In C. Craik, K. H. Lim, & G. Richards (Eds.), Advancing Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Practice (3-16)

This chapter will consider the growth of occupational therapy and its unique relationship with the early development of psychiatry. It will briefly examine the parallel historical development of psychiatry and occupational therapy. It will also demon... Read More about What have we been ‘doing’? A historical review of occupational therapy..

'Doing' in secure settings. (2008)
Book Chapter
Hunter, E., & McKay, E. A. (2008). 'Doing' in secure settings. In C. Craik, K. H. Lim, & G. Richards (Eds.), Advancing Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Practice (79-88)

How 'sensible' is the UK Sensible Drinking message? Preliminary findings amongst newly matriculated female university students in Scotland (2007)
Journal Article
Gill, J. S., & O'May, F. (2007). How 'sensible' is the UK Sensible Drinking message? Preliminary findings amongst newly matriculated female university students in Scotland. Journal of Public Health, 29, 13-16. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdl080

Background
Current levels and patterns of alcohol drinking continue to cause concern, particularly amongst young females. Effective interventions remain elusive. The aim of this study was to investigate the levels of knowledge relating to UK ‘Sensi... Read More about How 'sensible' is the UK Sensible Drinking message? Preliminary findings amongst newly matriculated female university students in Scotland.

Practical demonstration of personal daily consumption limits: a useful intervention tool to promote responsible drinking among UK adults? (2007)
Journal Article
Gill, J. S., & O'May, F. (2007). Practical demonstration of personal daily consumption limits: a useful intervention tool to promote responsible drinking among UK adults?. Alcohol and alcoholism : international journal of the Medical Council on Alcoholism, 42, 436-441. https://doi.org/10.1093/alcalc/agm049

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the utility of a short, practical pouring exercise as a means of illustrating the details of the UK ‘Sensible Drinking guidelines. Methods: Participants (N = 297, 53% male) recruited at four Edinburgh emp... Read More about Practical demonstration of personal daily consumption limits: a useful intervention tool to promote responsible drinking among UK adults?.

Crafting occupations: that inner need to do! (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McKay, E. A., Gowran, R., Coleman, C., & Ryan, F. (2007, December). Crafting occupations: that inner need to do!. Poster presented at College of Occupational Therapists

People with learning disabilities in Scotland (2007)
Book Chapter
Brown, M. (2007). People with learning disabilities in Scotland. In M. Jukes, & J. Aldridge (Eds.), Person-centred practices: an holistic and integrated approach. Quay books

Educational migration – students leaving a region to study elsewhere: the link to religion in Northern Ireland (2007)
Book Chapter
Hollywood, E., & McQuaid, R. W. (2007). Educational migration – students leaving a region to study elsewhere: the link to religion in Northern Ireland. In C. Larsen, W. Mathejczyk, J. Kipper, & A. Schmid (Eds.), Monitoring of Regional Labour Markets in European States (17-22). Rainer Hampp Verlag

This paper reviews data sources concerning the key patterns and drivers of educational migration and non-return in Northern Ireland (NI). In particular it considers the sources of data that can be used to analyse the migration of university undergra... Read More about Educational migration – students leaving a region to study elsewhere: the link to religion in Northern Ireland.

Same as you: health issues in women with learning disabilities after the menopause (2007)
Journal Article
Willis, D. (2007). Same as you: health issues in women with learning disabilities after the menopause. Learning Disability Practice, 10(9), 16-22. https://doi.org/10.7748/ldp2007.11.10.9.16.c6257

Rising life expectancy means that more people with learning disabilities are living into old age (Bittles et al 2002, Wilkinson and Janicki 2005). Although this is very welcome, age-related health problems such as dementia and cancer are inevitably a... Read More about Same as you: health issues in women with learning disabilities after the menopause.

Benchmarking in National Health Service Procurement in Scotland (2007)
Journal Article
Walker, S., Masson, R., Telford, R., & White, D. (2007). Benchmarking in National Health Service Procurement in Scotland. Health Services Management Research, 20, 253-260. https://doi.org/10.1258/095148407782219030

The paper reports the results of a study on benchmarking activities undertaken by the procurement organization within the National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland, namely National Procurement (previously Scottish Healthcare Supplies Contracts Branch... Read More about Benchmarking in National Health Service Procurement in Scotland.

‘Carers’ of People with mental health problems: proposals in current public mental health policy in nine countries (2007)
Journal Article
Crombie, I. K., Irvine, L., Elliott, L., & Wallace, H. (2007). ‘Carers’ of People with mental health problems: proposals in current public mental health policy in nine countries. Journal of Public Health Policy, 28(4), 465-481. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jphp.3200146

This study investigates how public mental health policy addresses the role and needs of those who care for people with mental health problems. Public mental health policy recognises that carers are at increased risk of poor health. Countries want to... Read More about ‘Carers’ of People with mental health problems: proposals in current public mental health policy in nine countries.

From avoidance to acceptance: Mental health and the role of human rights in Europe. (2007)
Journal Article
Stavert, J. (2007). From avoidance to acceptance: Mental health and the role of human rights in Europe. SCOLAG : Scottish Legal Action Group bulletin, 356, 119-125

Jill Stavert, Lecturer in law at Napier University, reviews the treatment of mental health as a social and political issue and identified challenges still to be met.