Differential stigmatizing attitudes of healthcare professionals towards psychiatry and patients with mental health problems: something to worry about? A pilot study

2014 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 299-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura M. Gras ◽  
Marte Swart ◽  
Cees J. Slooff ◽  
Jaap van Weeghel ◽  
Henderikus Knegtering ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Stigmatizing Attitudes

scholarly journals Depressive Symptoms, Help-Seeking, and Barriers to Mental Healthcare Among Healthcare Professionals in Lithuania

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Daniel Rogoža ◽  
Robertas Strumila ◽  
Eglė Klivickaitė ◽  
Edgaras Diržius ◽  
Neringa Čėnaitė
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Patient Health

Background: Previous research suggests that healthcare professionals (HCPs) experience high levels of work-related psychological distress, including depressive symptoms. Due to the stigma of mental health problems and other barriers, HCPs are likely to be hesitant to seek appropriate mental healthcare. We aimed to explore these phenomena among HCPs in Lithuania.Methods: A web survey inquiring about depressive symptoms, help-seeking, and barriers to mental healthcare was conducted. Depressive symptoms were measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). 601 complete questionnaires were included in the analyses. The barriers to help-seeking were identified using the inductive content analysis approach. Descriptive, non-parametric, and robust statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software.Results: Most of the respondents have reported depression-like symptoms over the lifetime, although only about a third of them sought professional help. Of those, roughly half preferred a private specialist. The stigma and neglect of mental health problems were the most common barriers to help-seeking. Around half of the HCPs believed that seeking mental healthcare can imperil their occupational license. About a quarter of the HCPs screened positive for clinically relevant depressive symptoms. Statistically significant differences in the PHQ-9 score were found between categories of healthcare specialty, marital status, religious beliefs, workplace, and years of work as a HCP. Fewer years of work and younger age were associated with the higher PHQ-9 score.Conclusions: Our findings suggest that HCPs in Lithuania may be inclined not to seek appropriate mental healthcare and experience poor mental health, although stronger evidence is needed to verify these findings. 

scholarly journals Clinical decisions and stigmatizing attitudes towards mental health problems in primary care physicians from Latin American countries

PLoS ONE ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. e0206440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angel O. Rojas Vistorte ◽  
Wagner Ribeiro ◽  
Carolina Ziebold ◽  
Elson Asevedo ◽  
Sara Evans-Lacko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Clinical Decisions ◽  
Stigmatizing Attitudes ◽  
Latin American Countries

A pilot study of assessed need and service use of offenders and frequent offenders with mental health problems

2006 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 411-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Rodriguez ◽  
J. Keene ◽  
X. Li
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Frequent Offenders

Mental health problems in the elderly in residential care in Greece—A pilot study

2005 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Arvaniti ◽  
M. Livaditis ◽  
E. Kanioti ◽  
E. Davis ◽  
M. Samakouri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Problems

Risk assessment for people with mental health problems: a pilot study of reliability in working practice

2002 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.M Gale ◽  
A Woodward ◽  
C.J Hawley ◽  
J Hayes ◽  
T Sivakumaran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems

scholarly journals Psychological impact of an epidemic/pandemic on the mental health of healthcare professionals: a rapid review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzannah Stuijfzand ◽  
Camille Deforges ◽  
Vania Sandoz ◽  
Consuela-Thais Consuela-Thais Sajin ◽  
Cécile Jaques ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Drug Misuse ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Evidence Based

Abstract Background: Epidemics or pandemics, such as the current Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis, pose unique challenges to healthcare professionals (HCPs). Caring for patients during an epidemic/pandemic may impact negatively on the mental health of HCPs. There is a lack of evidence-based advice on what would be effective in mitigating this impact. Objectives: This rapid review synthesizes the evidence on the psychological impact of pandemics/epidemics on the mental health of HCPs, what factors predict this impact, and the evidence of prevention/intervention strategies to reduce this impact. Method: According to rapid review guidelines, systematic searches were carried out in Embase.com, PubMed, APA PsycINFO-Ovid SP, and Web of Science (core collection). Searches were restricted to the years 2003 or later to ensure inclusion of the most recent epidemic/pandemics, such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Papers written in French or English, published in peer-reviewed journals, and of quantitative design using validated measures of mental health outcomes were included. Of 1308 papers found, 50 were included. The full protocol for this rapid review was registered with Prospero ( reg.no. CRD42020175985). Results: Results show that exposed HCPs working with patients during an epidemic/pandemic are at heightened risk of mental health problems in the short and longer term, particularly: psychological distress, insomnia, alcohol/drug misuse, and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, burnout, anger, and higher perceived stress. These mental health problems are predicted by organizational, social, personal, and psychological factors and may interfere with the quality of patient care. Few evidence-based early interventions exist so far. Discussion: HCPs need to be provided with psychosocial support to protect their mental wellbeing if they are to continue to provide high quality patient care. Several recommendations relevant during and after an epidemic/pandemic, such as COVID-19, and in preparation for a future outbreak, are proposed.

A Pilot Study of an Electronic Interprofessional Evidence-Based Care Planning Tool for Clients with Mental Health Problems and Addictions

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 174-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane Doran ◽  
Jane Paterson ◽  
Carrie Clark ◽  
Rani Srivastava ◽  
Paula N. Goering ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Care Planning ◽  
Planning Tool ◽  
Evidence Based Care
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