Social Determinants of Health in Europe

Adrian Bonner is Honorary Professor at the University of Stirling, and a consultant in community-based research for The Salvation Army. He was formerly Director of the Addictive Behaviour Group, in the Centre for Health Service Studies at the University of Kent.

Foreword - Cornelius Katona (tbc)





Part 1: Drivers of Change and Stability





Introduction to Part 1 – Joanna Szostek





1. Economic impact of the war in Europe - Michael Burton


2. Geopolitical and Post-pandemic Factors Influencing the Social Perspective of Individuals and Families: A Case Study of the Czech Republic in a National and Regional Context - Alexander Shemetev, Professor Martin Pelucha


3. Why Is the Doomsday Clock Not Working? Rethinking the Characteristics of Effective Drivers of Change – Annalisa Sannino


4. The Role of Culture and Religion in Long-Term Ukrainian-Russian Reconciliation – Rebecca Harrocks


5. Values, Social Determinants of Health, and UN Sustainability Goals – Helen Froud








Part 2: Individuals and Families: Behavioural and Psychological Perspectives





Introduction to Part 2 - Kaia Ronsdal





6. Impact of Political Instability and Wars on Mental Health of People in European Countries: Lessons from the War in the Balkans - Marija Brankovic, Milica Ninković


7. Psycho-Social-Educational Perspectives From Ukraine: Cultural Identity and the Nurturing of Children – Bohdana Tymoskyshyn, Svitlana Semaniv Andrii Parhoma, Gillian Bonner


8. Mothering as a Resource in Countering Adverse Childhood Experiences Amongst Ukrainian Refugee Children – Rebecca Harrocks


9. Living in fear: The ongoing crisis of domestic violence and abuse - Amy Quinn-Graham


10. A Life Course Approach to Human Development and Ageing: Impact of War - Catherine Hagan Hennessy and Elaine Douglas





Part 3: Responding to the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis





Introduction to Part 3 – Richard Smith, Centre for Partnering





11. Relational Continuity Despite Instability: Distributed Local and National Governance Toward the Eradication of Homelessness in Finland – Annalisa Sannino and Yrjö Engeström


12. The Power of Partnerships: Working with the Third Sector to Build Support Networks for Displaced People - Fern Barber


13. Health Housing and the International Financial Framework - Ann Barrington


13.1 Housing in Ireland -Erene Williamson, Agnieszka Cieciura


14. Relational Collaboration in Supporting Refugees in Norway: An Organisiational Development Perspective - Petra Kjellen Brook





Part 4: Responding to the War in Europe





Introduction to Part 4: Peace and Reconciliation – Lord Peter Hain





15. War in Ukraine: Perspectives from Ukraine - Lada Tesfaiie, Iryna Sheplenko, Tatiana Pushkar


16. Non-governmental/faith-based approaches to addressing poverty and social exclusion in Europe - Johnny Kleman, Railton


17. A critical reflection of a locally-led international response to the war in Europe - Ivor Telfer, Damaris Frick, Richard Bradbury, Joanne Beale


18. Faith, Public Engagement and Social Justice in Europe: addressing the direct and indirect consequences of war - Emma Tomalin


19. Drivers of Change and Stability in an Uncertain World: the case of The Salvation Army UK and Ireland Territory response to the war in Ukraine - Professor Richard Simmons, Olly Thorp, Ben Gilbert





Conclusion: Adrian Bonner





Appendix 1. Key dates in world history. Adapted from Timeline; The United Nations





Appendix 2. Origin and development of the Salvation Army in Europe.