Dr C Connell
drcconnell.bsky.social
Dr C Connell
@drcconnell.bsky.social
Senior Research Fellow @ University of Stirling - researching health outcomes and experiences of people involved in the criminal justice system. Mental health & substance use focus. Occupational therapist.

Figuring out blue sky

#JusticeHealth #Research
Led by me and Prof Kate Hunt at University of Stirling w/ @kjellgren.bsky.social leading on analysis and super colleagues: @jsavinc.bsky.social @jimwatsonmba.bsky.social and Nadine Dougall, Amanj Kurdi, Emily Tweed, Christine Haddow, Ashley Brown, Tessa Parkes and Alistair Leyland

Funded by CSO 3/3
October 29, 2025 at 9:22 AM
RELEASE: A population level retrospective cohort study

- examines mental health and substance use related healthcare contacts among people released from prison
- compares to similar people who haven't been in prison
- examines groups w/different characteristics and release-type

2/3
October 29, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Shout out to the colleagues in these endeavours who are enjoying Praha in spirit only (sorry!)
@jessicagreenhalgh.bsky.social Morgan T @drdavegriffiths.bsky.social Josh D @jimwatsonmba.bsky.social @kjellgren.bsky.social

And many more involved in RELEASE, 3Ps and other projects
October 7, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Conclusion: Lack of high-quality qualitative research exploring health impacts of mandatory SU treatment - esp for alcohol and outside USA

If implementing programmes:
- articulate your theory of change
- consider adverse consequences
- integrate harm reduction and wider health and social care 2/2
October 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
September 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
@drdavegriffiths.bsky.social @kjellgren.bsky.social @jessicagreenhalgh.bsky.social Mo Torrance and Josh Dumbrell @sacasrstir.bsky.social - and our amazing lived experience panel who advised throughout

Come and chat to us
June 5, 2025 at 9:24 AM