Mental Health - deciding the research priorities for Greater Manchester
Listening Exercise
In Greater Manchester, we have a much higher number of people that are in contact with mental health services than many other parts of the country. [1]
Yet research into mental health has also not always focused on the issues that are relevant or important to local people.
We want this to change.
Hearing directly from the public about their own experiences and listening to their views and opinions is an important way that can help us make better decisions. This is why Health Innovation Manchester (HInM) and the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership (GM HSCP) want to work together with residents to make sure research focuses on what matters to local people.
[1] This data is taken from the Greater Manchester Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2016).
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1.
TELL US WHERE YOU THINK WE SHOULD FOCUS OUR ACTIVITY
These are some areas we could focus on, but we want to know what you think.
Please mark
THREE
that are important to you
(Required.)
Influence areas for mental health research across the UK and attract funding for research here.
Engage with existing mental health patient and public groups in Greater Manchester so their voices are heard.
Build on the research that’s already happening in our four universities and the NHS in Greater Manchester
Carry out more research in real world settings so we can better monitor things like side-effects and the value of new treatments
Supporting NHS staff to recruit patients to take part in research
Providing care that is informed by research and tailored to the needs of an individual
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2.
TELL US WHICH BARRIERS WE SHOULD TRY TO OVERCOME
We face a number of barriers in mental health research. They are all important but we want to know where you think we should focus.
Please mark
THREE
that are important to you
(Required.)
Shortages of researchers within Greater Manchester
Problems attracting funding in Greater Manchester
Lack of awareness of research projects amongst the public
A lack of research on more common mental health issues e.g. anxiety and depression
A lack of research on how to support people with both substance misuse and mental health issues
Certain patient groups are under-researched such as black and ethnic minority people or children
Other (please specify)
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3.
TELL US WHERE WE SHOULD FOCUS OUR RESEARCH
We have some ideas about where research could be focused but we want to know what you think.
Please mark
THREE
that are important to you
(Required.)
Providing care that is informed by and tailored to the needs of an individual
Conduct research in real world settings so we can monitor things like side-effects and the value of new treatments
Using digital technology e.g. mobile phone apps to support people with mental health issues
Supporting carers of people with mental health issues
Dementia
Suicide and self-harm
Psychosis
Common mental health issues e.g. anxiety, depression
Supporting people who have both a physical health and a mental health issue
Supporting people who have experienced trauma to cope
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TELL US ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE YOU THINK IS IMPORTANT
Please use this space to tell us about anything else you think that is important for us to know. (Maximum of 300 words)
Demographic Information
This information will help us check how far we have received responses from a range of different groups. Please tick the most relevant box. If you prefer not to share this information, please tick the ‘prefer not to say’ box.
5.
What is your ethnic group?
Choose one option that best describes your ethnic group or background
White - English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish/British
White - Irish
White - Gypsy or Irish Traveller
White - Any other White background
Mixed/Multiple ethnic groups - White and Black Caribbean
Mixed/Multiple ethnic groups - White and Black African
Mixed/Multiple ethnic groups - White and Asian
Mixed/Multiple ethnic groups - Any other Mixed/Multiple ethnic background
Asian/Asian British - Indian
Asian/Asian British - Pakistani
Asian/Asian British - Bangladeshi
Asian/Asian British - Chinese
Asian/Asian British - Any other Asian background
Black/ African/Caribbean/Black British - African
Black/ African/Caribbean/Black British - Caribbean
Black/ African/Caribbean/Black British - Any other Black/African/Caribbean background
Arab
Any other ethnic group
Prefer not to say
6.
Which of the following describes how you think of yourself?
Female
Male
Prefer not to say
In another way
7.
Age
Under 18 years old
18-24 years old
25-34 years old
35-44 years old
45-54 years old
55-64 years old
65-74 years old
75 years or older
Prefer not to say
8.
Sexual Identity
Heterosexual or straight
Gay or lesbian
Bisexual
Prefer not to say or don't know
In another way
