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Alex F Martin

@alexfmartin.bsky.social
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PhD, FHEA, CPsychol | Lecturer in Psychology and Pandemic Preparedness @IoPPN, King's College London

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Madeline V. Stein @madelinestein.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
My final publication of 2025 🎉 New review out with @nihr-hprfa-orb.bsky.social TL;DR: Future outbreaks (e.g., mpox) will keep requiring HCWs to self-isolate after exposure—but we still lack evidence-based interventions to protect their wellbeing. Time to fix that. tinyurl.com/3ywf4334
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The impact of COVID-19 self-isolation on healthcare workers’ psychological wellbeing: a systematic review
AbstractBackground. Self-isolation is a key public health strategy for infectious disease control. Globally implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, self-
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Alex F Martin @alexfmartin.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
📢 New review out today! Much of the recent evidence on ADHD prevalence since 2020 is low quality or outdated. Of 40 studies, only 4 had low risk of bias. No clear 'surge', just a lack of solid data. We need better research to guide services and policy. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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The changing prevalence of ADHD? A systematic review
Understanding the prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and changes in demand for related healthcare services is crucial for e…
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Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience @kingsioppn.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Has a lack of data effected the development of effective policies to treat #ADHD? New research argues that there are "significant gaps" in the evidence base which has resulted in an unclear picture of ADHD prevalence. Click the link to learn more👇 #IoPPNNews www.kcl.ac.uk/news/gaps-in...
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"Significant gaps" in ADHD research post 2020 hindering development of effective policy
A lack of reliable data tracking the prevalence and incidence of ADHD post-2020 has resulted in significant gaps in an evidence base to develop realistic health policy, according to new research from ...
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
There has been no meaningful increase in the number of people with an #ADHD diagnosis globally since 2020, despite a surge in awareness and media stories about the condition. Find out more ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/gaps-in... @alexfmartin.bsky.social | @nihr-hprfa-orb.bsky.social
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Alex F Martin @alexfmartin.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
New page alert! Follow us to stay updated on our research, opportunities, and insights into outbreak response, behaviour, and public health.
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Madeline V. Stein @madelinestein.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic - & we’re still learning from its legacy. This review was led by @alexfmartin.bsky.social & synthesised evidence from 36 studies examining how #selfisolation impacted #wellbing in adults. Very important work! journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
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The impact of self-isolation on psychological wellbeing in adults and how to reduce it: A systematic review
Objective To synthesise evidence on the impact of self-isolation at home on the psychological and emotional wellbeing of adults in the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This s...
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Madeline V. Stein @madelinestein.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
We have a new #preprint up! #COVID-19 was rough for everyone, but especially healthcare workers (HCWs)--we hope this systematic review provides insights into how to assess and protect HWCs wellbeing during self-isolation in future infectious disease outbreaks.
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The impact of self-isolation due to COVID-19 on health care workers' mental health and wellbeing: a systematic review with narrative synthesis
Background: Self-isolation is a key public health strategy for infectious disease control. Globally implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, it remains an essential strategy in ongoing mitigation eff...
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