scholarly journals Attitudes Towards Mental Health Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from a Nationally Representative Sample of Irish Adults

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christa McCutchen ◽  
Philip Hyland ◽  
Pádraig Ó Féich
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Nationally Representative

The use of mental health services by adolescent smokers: A nationwide Israeli study

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 269-275
Author(s):  
G. Shoval ◽  
I. Mansbach-Kleinfeld ◽  
I. Farbstein ◽  
R. Kanaaneh ◽  
G. Lubin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Behavioral Difficulties ◽  
Treatment Gap ◽  
Adolescent Smokers

AbstractIn this study, we aimed to evaluate the utilization of mental health services by adolescent smokers, the presence of untreated mental disorders in this young population and the associated emotional and behavioral difficulties. We performed a nationwide survey study of an Israeli representative sample of 906 adolescents and their mothers. Mental disorders were assessed using the Development and Well-Being Assessment (DAWBA) Inventory. Emotional and behavioral difficulties were evaluated using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Mental health services use and smoking habits were evaluated by relevant questionnaires. Adolescent smokers were using significantly more mental health services than non-smokers (79% vs. 63%, respectively, P < 0.001), independently of their mental health status or ethnic group. Adolescent smokers also reported more emotional and behavioral difficulties in most areas (P < 0.001), which are consistent with their mothers’ reports, except in the area of peer relationships. The treatment gap for the smoking adolescents was 53% compared to 69% in the non-smokers (P < 0.001). This is the first study characterizing the use of mental health services and the related emotional and behavioral difficulties in a nationally-representative sample of adolescents. The findings of a wide treatment gap and the rates of the associated emotional and behavioral difficulties are highly relevant to the psychiatric assessment and national treatment plans of adolescent smokers.

Twelve Month Use of Mental Health Services in a Nationally Representative, Active Military Sample

Medical Care ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deniz Fikretoglu ◽  
Stéphane Guay ◽  
David Pedlar ◽  
Alain Brunet
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Nationally Representative

What Patients and Carers Want to Know: An Exploration of Information and Resource Needs in Adult Mental Health Services

2005 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 507-513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Cleary ◽  
Adele Freeman ◽  
Glenn E. Hunt ◽  
Garry Walter
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Community Response ◽  
Service Planning ◽  
Baseline Data ◽  
Number Of Patients

Objective: The objectives of this study were to: (i) obtain baseline data on the extent of carer involvement across a representative sample of hospital and community patients within an integrated area health service; and (ii) examine perspectives on discharge planning and community care among patients and their carers to identify information and resources they consider important. Method: Over a 4-month period, inpatients before discharge and patients accessing community mental health services participated in face-to-face interviews. Information was collected about carer involvement and, with the patient's consent, the identified carer was sent a similar survey to determine demographics and information needs. This resulted in a representative sample of patients and carers accessing inpatient and community settings acrossa metropolitan mental health service. Support needs and carerburden were also assessed but are not reported here. Results: A total of 407 interviews were completed, 207 in inpatient settings and 200 in the community. An inpatient response rate of 70% and a community response rate of 75% was achieved. Across both settings, 67% of patients identified a carer and a carer response rate of 28% was then obtained. We found carers and patients have different priorities regarding the information they want and information is often not provided to carers. Furthermore, patients were more confident in their ability to manage their mental health in the community than carers. Conclusions: This study yielded important baseline data about the number of patients who have a carer. We were also able to determine that routine clinical information provided to patients and carers is inadequate from their perspective. It is anticipated that this initiative will assist ongoing service planning and improve partnerships with patients and their carers.

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