Ian Hamilton
Lecturer
Department of Health Science
University of York
United Kingdom
Biography
Dr Ian is a lecturer in mental health in the Department of Health Sciences, with an interest in the relationship between substance use and mental health (Dual Diagnosis). Ian trained and worked as a mental health nurse in South London, working with people who had a severe mental health problem and used drugs or alcohol problematically. He joined the Department in 2004 as a lecturer. His interest in this client group has continued through his work with teams which come into contact with such clients, and also facilitating sessions in this area.
Research Interest
Dual diagnosis and the relationship between mental health and substance use.
Publications
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Hamilton,I. (2017) From famine to feast as dual diagnosis features in new United Kingdom government policy and strategy. Advances in Dual Diagnosis
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Davis,N. Hamilton,I. (2017) Lack of sleep could contribute to mental health problems. The Guardian
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Sacks-Jones,K. Hamilton,I. (2017) Women are dying early from drug misuse. Nursing Standard,32,2,27.
