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Research Interests
A-La is a health economist whose work focuses on the economics of mental health and well-being promotion across the life-course, as well as on the prevention of accidental and intentional injuries. She focuses in particular on systematic reviewing and decision analytical modelling.
In October 2008 she was the joint recipient of the best poster prize at the Second European Conference on Injury Prevention. She has an MSc in Health Management from Imperial College, London and another MSc in Health, Population and Society from the LSE. Prior to joining PSSRU she gained experience through an internship at the WHO in Geneva.
Among current work she is analysing the financing and organisation of mental health systems across Europe, as well as assessing the cost effectiveness of area based suicide prevention programmes in four European countries. Another interests is the link between physical and mental health. She has also estimated the economic case for investing in early detection and early intervention for people with psychosis in work for the UK Department of Health.
To access A-La's Google Scholar profile, please click here.
A-La Park's Publications
Journal Articles
Journal Article
Strengthening mental health care systems for Syrian refugees in Europe and the Middle East: integrating scalable psychological interventions in eight countries (2017)
Sijbrandij M, Acarturk C, Bird M, Bryant R, Burchert S, Carswell K, de Jong J, Dinesen C, Dawson K, El Chammay R, van Ittersum L, Jordans M, Knaevelsrud C, McDaid D, Miller K, Morina N, Park A, Roberts B, van Son Y, Egbert E, Pfaltz M, Ruttenberg L, Schick M, Schnyder U, van Ommeren M, Ventevogel P, Weissbecker I, Weitz E, Wiedemann N
European Journal of Psychotraumatology 8, 2
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Early intervention for first-episode psychosis: broadening the scope of economic estimates (2016)
Park A, McCrone P, Knapp M
Early Intervention in Psychiatry 10, 2, 144-151
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Recovery and economics (2015)
Knapp M, McDaid D, Park A
Die Psychiatrie 12, 3, 162-166
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The effects of intergenerational programmes on children and young people (2015)
Park A
International Journal of School and Cognitive Psychology 2, 1
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Do intergenerational activities do any good for older adults’ well-being? A brief review (2014)
Park A
Journal of Gerontology & Geriatric Research 3, 5
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Rationale, component description and pilot evaluation of a physical health promotion measure for people with mental disorders across Europe (2014)
Weiser P, Kilian R, McDaid D, Berti L, Burti L, Hjorth P, Lech K, Alptekin K, Bonfioli E, Dernovsek M, Dragomirecka E, Freidl M, Friedrich F, Genova A, Germanavicius A, Munk-Jorgensen P, Lucas R, Marginean R, Mladenova M, Park A, Paziuc P, Priebe S, Prot-Klinger K, Ulas H, Von Gottberg C, Wancata J, Becker T
Journal of Community Medicine & Health Education 4, 298
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The impacts of intergenerational programmes on the physical health of older adults: a review (2014)
Park A
Journal of Aging Science 2, 3
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Exploring the economic implications of a group-based lifestyle intervention for middle-aged adults with chronic schizophrenia and co-morbid type 2 diabetes (2014)
Park A
Journal of Diabetes and Metabolism 5, 366
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The state of the art in European research on reducing social exclusion and stigma related to mental health: a systematic mapping of the literature (2014)
Evans-Lacko S, Courtin E, Fiorillo A, Knapp M, Luciano M, Park A, Brunn M, Byford S, Chevreul K, Forsman A, Gulacsi L, Haro J, Kennelly B, Knappe S, Lai T, Lasalvia A, Miret M, O'Sullivan C, Obradors-Tarragó C, Rüsch N, Sartorius N, Švab V, van Weeghel J, Van Audenhove C, Wahlbeck K, Zlati A, on behalf of the ROAMER Consortium, McDaid D, Thornicroft G
European Psychiatry 29, 6, 381-389
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A pragmatic observational feasibility study on integrated treatment for musculoskeletal disorders: design and protocol (2013)
Hu X, Hughes J, Fisher P, Lorenc A, Purtell R, Park A, Robinson N
Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine
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Examining the cost effectiveness of interventions to promote the physical health of people with mental health problems: a systematic review (2013)
Park A, McDaid D, Weiser P, Von Gottberg C, Becker T, Kilian R
BMC Public Health , 13:787
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Investing in integrative medicine for mental health and well-being: making the economic case (2012)
McDaid D, Park A
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 12, suppl1, 339
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Public and nonprofit funding for research on mental disorders in France, the United Kingdom, and the United States (2012)
Chevreul K, McDaid D, Farmer C, Prigent A, Park A, Leboyer M, Kupfer D, Durand-Zaleski I
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 73, 7, e906-e912
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Cost-effectiveness of early intervention services for psychosis (2011)
McCrone P, Park A, McDaid D
Psychiatrische Praxis 38, S 01.S13_2_EC
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Making the economic case for tackling somatoform disorders (2011)
McDaid D, Park A, Parsonage M
Psychiatrische Praxis 38, S 01.S13_4_EC
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Cost-effectiveness analysis in child and adolescent mental health problems: an updated review of literature (2011)
Kilian R, Losert C, Park A, McDaid D, Knapp M
Psychiatrische Praxis 38, s.01 s.03
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Modelling the potential cost-effectiveness of acupressure in the treatment of chronic low back pain (2011)
Park A, McDaid D
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 31, 1, 2
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Multiple economic evaluation of early intervention for young people with first-episode psychosis in Australia (2011)
Park A, McCurry N, Knapp M
Psychiatrische Praxis 38, s01, 50
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Multiple economic evaluation of early intervention for young people with first-episode psychosis in the UK (2011)
Park A, McCrone P, Knapp M,
Psychiatrische Praxis 38, s01, 49
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What do we know about economic evaluations of psychosocial interventions to promote mental health and wellness in older people? (2011)
McDaid D, Park A, Wahlbeck K, Forsman A
Psychiatrische Praxis 38, s1
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Investing in mental health and well-being: findings from the DataPrev project (2011)
McDaid D, Park A
Health Promotion International 26, suppl 1, i108-i139
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Making the economic case for injury prevention and safety promotion: a systematic review of the literature (2010)
McDaid D, Park A
Injury Prevention 16, s1, A246
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Assessing the cost-effectiveness of conventional group based exercise and tai chi as interventions to reduce the risk of fall-related injuries in older people (2010)
Park A, McDaid D
Injury Prevention 16, s1, A218-A219
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Making the case for investing in suicide prevention interventions: estimating the economic impact of suicide and non-fatal self harm events (2010)
McDaid D, Bonin E, Park A, Hegerl U, Arensman E, Kopp M, Gusmao R
Injury Prevention 16
BMJ
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Making the case for investing in child and adolescent mental health: how can economics help? (2010)
McDaid D, Park A, Knapp M, Losert C, Kilian R
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion 12, 4, 37-44
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Cost-effectiveness analysis and child and adolescent mental health problems (2010)
Kilian R, Losert C, McDaid D, Park A, Knapp M
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion 12, 4, 45-57
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Book Section
Counting all the costs: the economic impact of comorbidity (2015)
McDaid D, Park A
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Investing in wellbeing in the workplace: more than just a business case (2014)
McDaid D, Park A
Wiley-Blackwell
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Promoting the health and wellbeing of older people: making an economic case (2014)
Park A, McDaid D, Forsman A, Wahlbeck K
Wiley-Blackwell
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Investing in the wellbeing of young people: making the economic case (2014)
McDaid D, Park A, Currie C, Zanotti C
Wiley-Blackwell
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Making the economic case for road accident prevention (2013)
Anderson R, McDaid D, Park A
Open University Press
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Tackling medically unexplained symptoms (2011)
McDaid D, Parsonage M, Park A
Department of Health
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Promoting well-being in the workplace (2011)
McDaid D, King D, Park A, Parsonage M
Department of Health
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Economics and public mental health (2010)
McDaid D, Park A
Pavilion Publishing
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Magazine Article
Systematic search: ensuring effective use of research evidence (2010)
Park A, McDaid D, Matosevic T
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Report
Community Capital - The Value of Connected Communities (2015)
Parsfield M, Morris D, Bola M, Knapp M, Park A, Yoshika M, Marcus G
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Promoting mental health in the workplace: guidance to implementing a comprehensive approach (2014)
Wynne R, De Broeck V, Vandenbroek K, Leka S, Jain A, Houtman I, McDaid D, Park A
Luxembourg
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Evaluation of policy and practice to promote mental health in the workplace in Europe: final report (2014)
Leka S, Jain A, Houtman I, McDaid D, Park A, De Broeck V, Wynne R
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Prescription for Success - How housing can make the economic case to health (2014)
McDaid D, Park A, Eliot J, Livsey L, Swan A
National Housing Federation
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Supported Housing (2014)
Park A, McDaid D, Knapp M
Centre for Mental Health
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Physical Health Interventions (2014)
Park A, McCrone P, Knapp M
Centre for Mental Health
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Early Intervention services (2014)
Park A, McCrone P, Knapp M
Centre for Mental Health
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Early Detection Services (2014)
Park A, McCrone P, Knapp M
Centre for Mental Health
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Investing in Recovery: Making the Business Case for Effective Interventions for People with Schizophrenia and Psychosis (2014)
Knapp M, Andrew A, McDaid D, Iemmi V, McCrone P, Park A, Parsonage M, Boardman J, Shepherd G
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Counting All the Costs: the Economic Impacts of Poor Physical Health in People With Mental Health Problems (2011)
McDaid D, Park A
Bristol-Myers Squibb
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Making the Case for Investing in the Health of Young People: Assessing the Economic Impact of Poor Health and Actions to Promote and Protect Better Health of Children in Europe (2011)
McDaid D, Park A
Personal Social Services Research Unit
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Online Health: Untangling the Web (2011)
McDaid D, Park A
Bupa
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Tackling Medically Unexplained Symptoms (2011)
McDaid D, Park A, Parsonage M
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Promoting Well-Being in the Workplace (2011)
McDaid D, King D, Park A, Parsonage M
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Early Intervention for Psychosis (2011)
McCrone P, Park A, Knapp M
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Early Detection for Psychosis (2011)
McCrone P, Park A, Knapp M
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Population-level suicide awareness training and intervention (2011)
McDaid D, Park A, Bonin E
Department of Health
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Economics of Early Intervention (EI): Literature Review and Modelling. Victoria: The Australian Government (2010)
McCrone P, Park A, Knapp M
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Economic Evaluation of Early Intervention (EI) Services: Phase IV Report (2010)
McCrone P, Park A, Knapp M
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Current practice and innovative approaches to prevent childhood unintentional injuries: an overview and synthesis of international comparative analyses and surveys of injury prevention policies, legislation and other activities: an overview and synthesis of international current practice to prevent unintentional injury in children: final report for consideration at PDG meeting 1 (2009)
Park A, McDaid D, Liu Z, Moxham T, Anderson R
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
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A Systematic Review of the Economic Costs and Consequences of Road Traffic Safety Interventions. Report Prepared for EU APOLLO Project on Best Practice in Injury Prevention (2009)
McDaid D, Park A
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A systematic review of the economic costs and consequences of fall prevention interventions. Report prepared for EU APOLLO project on Best Practice in Injury Prevention (2009)
Park A, McDaid D
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Making the Economic Case for Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Overview Report Prepared for EU APOLLO Project on Best Practice in Injury Prevention (2009)
McDaid D, Park A
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Systematic Literature Mapping of Approaches to Use of Research Evidence in Policy and Practice. Final Report for the National Police Improvement Authority (2009)
McDaid D, Park A, Matosevic T
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The Health Economic Evaluation of Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services Across the Enlarged Europe. Final Report for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health in the Enlarged Europe (CAMHEE) (2009)
Kilian R, Losert C, McDaid D, Park A, Knapp M, Beecham J, Kusakovskaja I, Murauskiene L
University of Ulm
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Older people: Modelling the Potential Economic Case for Investment in Fall Prevention Measures (2009)
McDaid D, Roman A, Matosevic T, Park A, Knapp M
Personal Social Services Research Unit
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Making the case for investing in child and adolescent mental health: how can economics help? A brief decision support tool to aid in the use and understanding of economic evaluation (2009)
McDaid D, Park A, Knapp M, Kilian R, Losert C
Personal Social Services Research Unit
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Making the economic case for injury prevention and safety promotion (2008)
McDaid D, Park A
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Inequalities in the Use of Services Among Older People in England. A Rapid Review of the Literature (2008)
Fernández J-L, McDaid D, Kite J, Schmidt A, Park A, Knapp M
Age Concern
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