Addiction journal
Addiction journal
Mental health and social care with Amy O'Donnell and Kat Jackson
Mental health and social care with Amy O'Donnell and Kat Jackson
Mental health and social care with Amy O'Donnell and Kat Jackson
Tuesday 21st November 2023
Drs. Amy O'Donnell and Kat Jackson discuss their study on improving care for heavy drinking and depression, highlighting the need for compassionate, person-centered support.
36 minutes
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Empowering
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Transformative
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Navigating Alcohol Dependency
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Episode Overview
- Theoretical concept of relational autonomy challenges traditional notions of individual responsibility in accessing support
- Significant inequalities in health outcomes and access to services identified
- Challenges in recruiting diverse participants from various regions
- Importance of building trusted relationships and ethical considerations of patient public involvement highlighted
- Call for a more compassionate, person-centered approach to care, recognizing the impact of isolation and loneliness on individuals
The challenges of autonomy and people's capacity for agency really cut across the data that we collected. The system seems to be failing people who are socioeconomically marginalized and those lacking relational resources, affecting their capacity to engage with services.
Ever wondered how to improve care for those battling both heavy drinking and depression? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Addiction Audio', Zoe Swithenbank sits down with Drs. Amy O'Donnell and Kat Jackson to discuss their eye-opening study on this very topic. They dive into the concept of 'Relational Autonomy', which challenges the idea that individuals alone are responsible for accessing support. Instead, it highlights the importance of relationships and community in the recovery process.
Amy and Kat share the hurdles they faced in recruiting participants, especially from groups where research isn't a priority. They also emphasize the significant effort required for effective Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) and why it's crucial to get it right. The conversation reveals heartbreaking realities: many people they interviewed had been turned away from essential services and lacked any form of social support. This episode is a call to action for a more compassionate, person-centered approach to care.
It urges a fundamental shift in how we understand and address the needs of those with coexisting heavy drinking and depression, advocating for better support structures that consider the profound impact of isolation and loneliness.