Professor Sinead McGilloway
Professor of Family and Community Mental Health and Founder Director of the Centre for Mental Health and Community Research (CMHCR), Maynooth University Department of Psychology (THE 2023 ranking: 126-150) and Social Sciences Institute.
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Ready, willing and able’: examining factors affecting the implementation of non-cognitive skills in post-primary schools
Irish Educational Studies / Mar 16, 2023
Owen, S., Murphy, J., & McGilloway, S. (2023). Ready, willing and able’: examining factors affecting the implementation of non-cognitive skills in post-primary schools. Irish Educational Studies, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/03323315.2023.2190147
The challenges of assessing sample representativeness within community‐based evaluations of parenting programmes delivered in England and Ireland
Health & Social Care in the Community / Aug 24, 2021
Gridley, N., Hickey, G., Bywater, T., McGilloway, S., Blower, S., Whittaker, K., & Berry, V. (2021). The challenges of assessing sample representativeness within community‐based evaluations of parenting programmes delivered in England and Ireland. Health & Social Care in the Community, 30(4). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13535
Barriers and facilitators in the delivery of a proportionate universal parenting program model (E-SEE Steps) in community family services
PLOS ONE / Jun 13, 2022
Berry, V., Mitchell, S. B., Blower, S., Whittaker, K., Wilkinson, K., McGilloway, S., Mason-Jones, A., Carr, R. M., & Bywater, T. (2022). Barriers and facilitators in the delivery of a proportionate universal parenting program model (E-SEE Steps) in community family services. PLOS ONE, 17(6), e0265946. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0265946
A proportionate, universal parenting programme to enhance social-emotional well-being in infants and toddlers in England: the E-SEE Steps RCT
Public Health Research / Jun 01, 2022
Bywater, T., Berry, V., Blower, S., Bursnall, M., Cox, E., Mason-Jones, A., McGilloway, S., McKendrick, K., Mitchell, S., Pickett, K., Richardson, G., Solaiman, K., Teare, M. D., Walker, S., & Whittaker, K. (2022). A proportionate, universal parenting programme to enhance social-emotional well-being in infants and toddlers in England: the E-SEE Steps RCT. Public Health Research, 10(8), 1–162. https://doi.org/10.3310/bcfv2964
Montessori, the White Cross and Trauma-Informed Practice
Journal of Montessori Research / May 15, 2022
Phillips, B., O’Toole, C., McGilloway, S., & Phillips, S. (2022). Montessori, the White Cross and Trauma-Informed Practice. Journal of Montessori Research, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.17161/jomr.v8i1.15767
COVID-19 and the class of 2020: a national study of the mental health and wellbeing of Leaving Certificate students in Ireland
Irish Educational Studies / Apr 03, 2021
Quinn, P., McGilloway, S., & Burke, J. (2021). COVID-19 and the class of 2020: a national study of the mental health and wellbeing of Leaving Certificate students in Ireland. Irish Educational Studies, 40(2), 375–384. https://doi.org/10.1080/03323315.2021.1916564
The incredible years parenting program for foster carers and biological parents of children in foster care: A mixed methods study
Children and Youth Services Review / Jul 01, 2021
Furlong, M., McLoughlin, F., & McGilloway, S. (2021). The incredible years parenting program for foster carers and biological parents of children in foster care: A mixed methods study. Children and Youth Services Review, 126, 106028. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2021.106028
A review of the role of school-related factors in the promotion of student social and emotional wellbeing at post-primary level
Irish Educational Studies / Dec 06, 2019
Byrne, D., Carthy, A., & McGilloway, S. (2019). A review of the role of school-related factors in the promotion of student social and emotional wellbeing at post-primary level. Irish Educational Studies, 39(4), 439–455. https://doi.org/10.1080/03323315.2019.1697949
Promoting and implementing family-focused interventions for families with parental mental illness: scoping and installation
Advances in Mental Health / May 16, 2019
Mulligan, C., Furlong, M., & McGilloway, S. (2019). Promoting and implementing family-focused interventions for families with parental mental illness: scoping and installation. Advances in Mental Health, 18(3), 202–216. https://doi.org/10.1080/18387357.2019.1614466
A randomised control trial of parent and child training programmes (versus wait list control) for children with ADHD-type behaviours: A pilot study
Child Care in Practice / Jul 16, 2018
Leckey, Y., McGilloway, S., Hickey, G., Bracken-Scally, M., Kelly, P., & Furlong, M. (2018). A randomised control trial of parent and child training programmes (versus wait list control) for children with ADHD-type behaviours: A pilot study. Child Care in Practice, 25(4), 419–438. https://doi.org/10.1080/13575279.2018.1481368
A community-based parent-support programme to prevent child maltreatment: Protocol for a randomised controlled trial
HRB Open Research / Sep 21, 2018
Furlong, M., Stokes, A., McGilloway, S., Hickey, G., Leckey, Y., Bywater, T., O’Neill, C., Cardwell, C., Taylor, B., & Donnelly, M. (2018). A community-based parent-support programme to prevent child maltreatment: Protocol for a randomised controlled trial. HRB Open Research, 1, 13. https://doi.org/10.12688/hrbopenres.12812.2
A theory-based evaluation of a community-based funding scheme in a disadvantaged suburban city area
Evaluation and Program Planning / Oct 01, 2015
Hickey, G., McGilloway, S., O’Brien, M., Leckey, Y., & Devlin, M. (2015). A theory-based evaluation of a community-based funding scheme in a disadvantaged suburban city area. Evaluation and Program Planning, 52, 61–69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2015.03.011
Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing Evidence-Based Parenting Programs in Disadvantaged Settings: A qualitative Study
Journal of Child and Family Studies / May 22, 2014
Furlong, M., & McGilloway, S. (2014). Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing Evidence-Based Parenting Programs in Disadvantaged Settings: A qualitative Study. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24(6), 1809–1818. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-014-9984-6
The longer term experiences of parent training: a qualitative analysis
Child: Care, Health and Development / Sep 24, 2014
Furlong, M., & McGilloway, S. (2014). The longer term experiences of parent training: a qualitative analysis. Child: Care, Health and Development, 41(5), 687–696. https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.12195
The role of body mass index, weight change desires and depressive symptoms in the health-related quality of life of children living in urban disadvantage: Testing mediation models
Psychology & Health / Sep 11, 2015
Wynne, C., Comiskey, C., & McGilloway, S. (2015). The role of body mass index, weight change desires and depressive symptoms in the health-related quality of life of children living in urban disadvantage: Testing mediation models. Psychology & Health, 31(2), 147–165. https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2015.1082560
Conduct problems in young, school-going children in Ireland: Prevalence and teacher response
School Psychology International / Dec 15, 2013
Hyland, L., Ní Mháille, G., Lodge, A., & McGilloway, S. (2013). Conduct problems in young, school-going children in Ireland: Prevalence and teacher response. School Psychology International, 35(5), 516–529. https://doi.org/10.1177/0143034313515984
Innovations in Practice: Further evidence on the effectiveness of the strengths and difficulties added value score as an outcome measure for child and adolescent services
Child and Adolescent Mental Health / Mar 15, 2014
Rotheray, S., Racey, D., Rodgers, L., McGilloway, S., Berry, V., & Ford, T. (2014). Innovations in Practice: Further evidence on the effectiveness of the strengths and difficulties added value score as an outcome measure for child and adolescent services. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 19(4), 270–273. https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12059
Reducing child conduct disordered behaviour and improving parent mental health in disadvantaged families: a 12-month follow-up and cost analysis of a parenting intervention
European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry / Jan 24, 2014
McGilloway, S., NiMhaille, G., Bywater, T., Leckey, Y., Kelly, P., Furlong, M., Comiskey, C., O’Neill, D., & Donnelly, M. (2014). Reducing child conduct disordered behaviour and improving parent mental health in disadvantaged families: a 12-month follow-up and cost analysis of a parenting intervention. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 23(9), 783–794. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-013-0499-2
The Experiences of Mothers Bereaved by Suicide: An Exploratory Study
Death Studies / Aug 09, 2013
Sugrue, J. L., McGilloway, S., & Keegan, O. (2013). The Experiences of Mothers Bereaved by Suicide: An Exploratory Study. Death Studies, 38(2), 118–124. https://doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2012.738765
The relationship between body mass index and health-related quality of life in urban disadvantaged children
Quality of Life Research / Jan 29, 2014
Wynne, C., Comiskey, C., Hollywood, E., Quirke, M. B., O’Sullivan, K., & McGilloway, S. (2014). The relationship between body mass index and health-related quality of life in urban disadvantaged children. Quality of Life Research, 23(6), 1895–1905. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-014-0634-7
A cost-effectiveness analysis of the Incredible Years parenting programme in reducing childhood health inequalities
The European Journal of Health Economics / Aug 19, 2011
O’Neill, D., McGilloway, S., Donnelly, M., Bywater, T., & Kelly, P. (2011). A cost-effectiveness analysis of the Incredible Years parenting programme in reducing childhood health inequalities. The European Journal of Health Economics, 14(1), 85–94. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10198-011-0342-y
Effectiveness of Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Services for Offenders With Mental Disorders: A Review
Psychiatric Services / Sep 01, 2013
Scott, D. A., McGilloway, S., Dempster, M., Browne, F., & Donnelly, M. (2013). Effectiveness of Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Services for Offenders With Mental Disorders: A Review. Psychiatric Services, 64(9), 843–849. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.201200144
A parenting intervention for childhood behavioral problems: A randomized controlled trial in disadvantaged community-based settings.
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology / Feb 01, 2012
McGilloway, S., Mhaille, G. N., Bywater, T., Furlong, M., Leckey, Y., Kelly, P., Comiskey, C., & Donnelly, M. (2012). A parenting intervention for childhood behavioral problems: A randomized controlled trial in disadvantaged community-based settings. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 80(1), 116–127. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0026304
The Incredible Years Parenting program in Ireland: A qualitative analysis of the experience of disadvantaged parents
Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry / Nov 20, 2011
Furlong, M., & McGilloway, S. (2011). The Incredible Years Parenting program in Ireland: A qualitative analysis of the experience of disadvantaged parents. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 17(4), 616–630. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359104511426406
Critical Reflection in Context
Oct 02, 2012
Fook, J., & Gardner, F. (Eds.). (2012). Critical Reflection in Context. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203094662
Factor structure and validity of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) in a sample of mentally disordered offenders
Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology / Sep 01, 2011
Hallinan, P., McGilloway, S., Dempster, M., & Donnelly, M. (2011). Factor structure and validity of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) in a sample of mentally disordered offenders. Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, 22(4), 586–602. https://doi.org/10.1080/14789949.2011.607174
Methodological and ethical aspects of evaluation research in bereavement
Bereavement Care / Apr 01, 2011
Roberts, A., & McGilloway, S. (2011). Methodological and ethical aspects of evaluation research in bereavement. Bereavement Care, 30(1), 21–28. https://doi.org/10.1080/02682621.2011.555243
Bereavement support in a hospice setting
Bereavement Care / Apr 01, 2010
Roberts, A., & McGilloway, S. (2010). Bereavement support in a hospice setting. Bereavement Care, 29(1), 14–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/02682620903560874
‘Nobody ever chooses this ...’: a qualitative study of service providers working in the sexual violence sector - key issues and challenges
Health & Social Care in the Community / May 01, 2009
Kelleher, C., & McGilloway, S. (2009). ‘Nobody ever chooses this ...’: a qualitative study of service providers working in the sexual violence sector - key issues and challenges. Health & Social Care in the Community, 17(3), 295–303. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2524.2008.00834.x
Children's attitudes toward their peers with Down Syndrome in schools in rural Ireland: an exploratory study
European Journal of Special Needs Education / Nov 01, 2009
Gannon, S., & McGilloway, S. (2009). Children’s attitudes toward their peers with Down Syndrome in schools in rural Ireland: an exploratory study. European Journal of Special Needs Education, 24(4), 455–463. https://doi.org/10.1080/08856250903223104
The mental health needs of women detained in police custody
Journal of Mental Health / Jan 01, 2009
Scott, D., McGilloway, S., & Donnelly, M. (2009). The mental health needs of women detained in police custody. Journal of Mental Health, 18(2), 144–151. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638230701879193
The nature and use of bereavement support services in a hospice setting
Palliative Medicine / Jul 01, 2008
Roberts, A., & McGilloway, S. (2008). The nature and use of bereavement support services in a hospice setting. Palliative Medicine, 22(5), 612–625. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269216308090071
Caring for children with learning disabilities: an exploratory study of parental strain and coping
British Journal of Learning Disabilities / Dec 01, 2007
Kenny, K., & McGilloway, S. (2007). Caring for children with learning disabilities: an exploratory study of parental strain and coping. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 35(4), 221–228. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3156.2007.00445.x
Changing illness perceptions in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, a randomised controlled trial of a family-based intervention: protocol and pilot study
BMC Family Practice / Jun 27, 2007
Keogh, K. M., White, P., Smith, S. M., McGilloway, S., O’Dowd, T., & Gibney, J. (2007). Changing illness perceptions in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, a randomised controlled trial of a family-based intervention: protocol and pilot study. BMC Family Practice, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-8-36
Family based interventions to improve outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews / Jan 24, 2007
Keogh, K. M., White, P., Hevey, D., McGilloway, S., & Smith, S. M. (2007). Family based interventions to improve outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd006382
Mental illness in the UK criminal justice system: A police liaison scheme for Mentally Disordered Offenders in Belfast
Journal of Mental Health / Jun 01, 2004
McGilloway, S., & Donnelly, M. (2004). Mental illness in the UK criminal justice system: A police liaison scheme for Mentally Disordered Offenders in Belfast. Journal of Mental Health, 13(3), 263–275. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638230410001700899
Preparing young adults with disability for employment
Health and Social Care in the Community / Mar 01, 2004
Taylor, B. J., McGilloway, S., & Donnelly, M. (2004). Preparing young adults with disability for employment. Health and Social Care in the Community, 12(2), 93–101. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0966-0410.2004.00472.x
Can patients with chronic schizophrenia express emotion? A speech analysis
Schizophrenia Research / Nov 01, 2003
McGilloway, S., Cooper, S. J., & Douglas-Cowie, E. (2003). Can patients with chronic schizophrenia express emotion? A speech analysis. Schizophrenia Research, 64(2–3), 189–190. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0920-9964(03)00012-4
Work, rehabilitation and mental health
Journal of Mental Health / Jan 01, 2000
Donnelly, S. M., Michael. (2000). Work, rehabilitation and mental health. Journal of Mental Health, 9(2), 199–210. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638230050009195
Quality assessment and improvement in mental health services: A qualitative study
Journal of Mental Health / Jan 01, 1999
McGilloway, Michael Donnelly, Brian, S. (1999). Quality assessment and improvement in mental health services: A qualitative study. Journal of Mental Health, 8(5), 489–498. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638239917184
Service Utilisation by Former Long-Stay Psychiatric Patients in Northern Ireland
International Journal of Social Psychiatry / Mar 01, 1998
McGilloway, S., & Donnelly, M. (1998). Service Utilisation by Former Long-Stay Psychiatric Patients in Northern Ireland. International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 44(1), 12–21. https://doi.org/10.1177/002076409804400102
The cost-effectiveness of community care for adults with learning disabilities leaving long-stay hospital in Northern Ireland
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research / Feb 15, 2007
Beecham, J., Knapp, M., McGilloway, S., Donnelly, M., Kavanagh, S., Fenyo, A., & Mays, N. (2007). The cost-effectiveness of community care for adults with learning disabilities leaving long-stay hospital in Northern Ireland. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 41(1), 30–41. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2788.1997.tb00674.x
Leaving hospital II: the cost-effectiveness of community care for former long-stay psychiatric hospital patients
Journal of Mental Health / Jan 01, 1996
BEECHAM, J., KNAPP, M., MCGILLOWAY, S., KAVANAGH, S., FENYO, A., DONNELLY, M., & MAYS, N. (1996). Leaving hospital II: the cost-effectiveness of community care for former long-stay psychiatric hospital patients. Journal of Mental Health, 5(4), 379–394. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638239619293
Leaving hospital: one and two-year outcomes of long-stay psychiatric patients discharged to the community
Journal of Mental Health / Jan 01, 1996
DONNELLY, M., MCGILLOWAY, S., MAYS, N., KNAPP, M., KAVANAGH, S., BEECHAM, J., & FENYO, A. (1996). Leaving hospital: one and two-year outcomes of long-stay psychiatric patients discharged to the community. Journal of Mental Health, 5(3), 245–256. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638239650036910
β2-Adrenoceptor antagonism in anxiety
European Neuropsychopharmacology / Nov 01, 1990
Cooper, S. J., Kelly, C. B., McGilloway, S., & Gilliland, A. (1990). β2-Adrenoceptor antagonism in anxiety. European Neuropsychopharmacology, 1(1), 75–77. https://doi.org/10.1016/0924-977x(90)90016-4
Education
Queen's University Belfast
BSSc in Psychology , Department of Psychology
Queen's University Belfast
PhD in Psychology (Mental Health) - School of Medicine, Department of Psychology/Department of Mental Health / September, 1997
Queen's University Belfast
BSSc in Psychology , Department of Psychology
Queen's University Belfast
PhD in Psychology (Mental Health) - School of Medicine, Department of Psychology/Department of Mental Health / September, 1997
Experience
Maynooth University Ireland
Professor and Founder Director, Centre for Mental Health and Community Research / October, 2016 — Present
Professor and Founder Director, Centre for Mental Health and Community Research / October, 2016 — Present
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