The Mental Health in Austrian Teenagers (MHAT) Study: design, methodology, description of study population

Aims: The primary aim of the study is to explore different factors affecting parents’ smoking behaviour, and especially how smoking may be connected with individual differences in the psychological process of becoming a parent. In the current paper, we present the study design together with basic information on the study population. Methods: The Central Satakunta Maternity and Child Health Clinic (KESALATU) Study is an ongoing prospective follow-up study in primary healthcare of the Satakunta region of southwest Finland. Families were recruited during their first maternity clinic visit between 1 September 2016 and 31 December 2019, and participation will continue until the child is 1.5 years of age. The study combines different sources and types of data: e.g. routine data obtained from primary healthcare clinic records, specific parental self-report data and data from a new exhaled carbon monoxide meter indicating maternal smoking. The data are collected using frequently repeated assessments both during pregnancy and postnatally. The methods cover the following areas of interest: family background factors (including smoking and alcohol use), self-reported parental–foetal/infant attachment and mentalization, self-reported stress, depression and quality of life. Results: 589 pregnant women and their partners were asked to participate in the study during the collection time period. The final study population consisted of 248 (42.1%) pregnant women and 160 (27.1%) partners. Conclusions: The new methods and study design have the potential to increase our understanding about the link between early parenting psychology, prenatal psychosocial risk factors and parental health behaviour.

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Mental Health in Schoolchildren in Joint Physical Custody: A Longitudinal Study

Children ◽

10.3390/children8060473 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (6) ◽

pp. 473

Author(s):

Anders Hjern ◽

Stine Kjaer Urhoj ◽

Emma Fransson ◽

Malin Bergström

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Living Arrangements ◽

Nuclear Family ◽

Parental Separation ◽

Linear Regression Models ◽

Maternal Report ◽

Study Population ◽

Joint Physical Custody ◽

Physical Custody ◽

Custody Arrangements

This study investigated mental health in schoolchildren in different living arrangements after parental separation. The study population included 31,519 children from the Danish National Birth Cohort, followed-up at age 11 in 2010–2014. Child mental health was measured with a maternal report of the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Associations between living arrangements and mental health were analyzed using logistic and linear regression models, taking into account early childhood indicators of the parents’ relations, income, education and psychiatric care. At age 11, children living in a nuclear family had the lowest rate of total SDQ score, 8.9%. Of the children who had experienced parental separation, children in joint physical custody had the lowest adjusted odds ratio (OR)1.25 (95%-CI 1.09–1.44), for a high SDQ score relative to children living in a nuclear family, with adjusted ORs of 1.63 (1.42–1.86) and OR 1.72 (1.52–1.95) for sole physical custody arrangements with and without a new partner. An analysis of change in SDQ scores between ages 7 and 11 in children showed a similar pattern. This study indicates that joint physical custody is associated with slightly more favorable mental health in schoolchildren after parental separation than sole physical custody arrangements.

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ENgage YOung people earlY (ENYOY): a mixed-method study design for a digital transdiagnostic clinical – and peer- moderated treatment platform for youth with beginning mental health complaints in the Netherlands

BMC Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s12888-021-03315-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

M. van Doorn ◽

A. Popma ◽

T. van Amelsvoort ◽

C. McEnery ◽

J. F. Gleeson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Psychological Distress ◽

Young People ◽

The Netherlands ◽

Study Design ◽

Mixed Method ◽

Mixed Method Study ◽

Health Complaints ◽

Stress Biomarkers ◽

Smart Watch

Abstract Background The onset of mental disorders typically occurs between the ages of 12 and 25, and the burden of mental health problems is the most consequential for this group. Indicated prevention interventions to target individuals with subclinical symptoms to prevent the transition to clinical levels of disorders, even leading to suicide, have shown to be effective. However, the threshold to seek help appears to be high. Digital interventions could offer a solution, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. This implementation study will investigate the digital indicated prevention intervention ENgage YOung people Early (ENYOY), the Dutch version of the original Moderated Online Social Therapy Platform (MOST+) from Australia. In addition, the relationship between stress biomarkers, symptoms and outcome measures of youth using the platform will be investigated in this study. Methods The MOST+ platform will be adapted, translated and developed for the situation in the Netherlands in collaboration with a Youth Panel. A prospective cohort of 125 young people (16–25 years) with beginning mental health complaints will be on the platform and followed for a year, of which 10 participants will have an additional smart watch and 10 participants will be asked to provide feedback about the platform. Data will be collected at baseline and after 3, 6 and 12 months. Outcome measures are Psychological Distress assessed with the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), Social and occupational functioning (measures by the SOFAS), positive mental health indicators measured by the Positive Health Instrument, stress biomarkers with a smart-watch, website journeys of visitors, and feedback of youth about the platform. It will be a mixed-method study design, containing qualitative and quantitative measures. Discussion This trial will specifically address young people with emerging mental health complaints, and offers a new approach for treatment in the Netherlands. Considering the waiting lists in (child and adolescent)-psychiatry and the increase in suicides among youth, early low-threshold and non-stigmatizing help to support young people with emerging psychiatric symptoms is of crucial importance. Moreover, this project aims to bridge the gap between child and adolescent and adult psychiatry. Trial registration Netherlands Trial Register ID NL8966, retrospectively registered on the 19th of October 2020.

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Information Technology in Mental Health Research: Impediments and Implications in One Chronic Pain Study Population

Pain Medicine ◽

10.1111/j.1526-4637.2007.00380.x ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 8 (suppl 3) ◽

pp. S176-S181 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Samar A. Jasser ◽

Jennifer H. Garvin ◽

Nancy Wiedemer ◽

Dominic Roche ◽

Rollin M. Gallagher

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Information Technology ◽

Chronic Pain ◽

Health Research ◽

Mental Health Research ◽

Study Population

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Changes in the contents of corporate codes of ethics: an institutional interpretation

European Business Review ◽

10.1108/ebr-11-2014-0078 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 27 (4) ◽

pp. 369-388 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Jang B. Singh

Keyword(s):

Design Methodology ◽

Management Practices ◽

A Priori ◽

Codes Of Ethics ◽

Legal Authority ◽

Valuable Contribution ◽

Content Type ◽

Innovative Management ◽

Study Population ◽

Over Time

Purpose – The purpose of this paper was to examine changes in the contents of Canadian corporate codes of ethics over a period of two decades from an institutionalization perspective. Design/methodology/approach – The paper tracks changes in the contents of the codes of large Canadian corporations longitudinally by analyzing their contents at two points over two decades, in 1992 and 2012. In particular, the paper tests three hypotheses related to the institutionalization of codes. Findings – It was found that the codes have become more prescriptive, they are more concerned with social responsibility and are more likely to identify their moral and legal authority. Overall, the findings support an institutional interpretation of the observed changes. Research limitations/implications – While large corporations are critical in establishing new and innovative management practices, their selection as the study population limits the generalizabilty of the findings. Another limitation of this paper is that it used an a priori determined set of items to analyze the contents of the codes and while this was needed to facilitate the comparison across time, it also meant that some important items were not clearly identified. Originality/value – Codes of ethics are the foundation of ethics programs in corporations and their contents could be critical in the development of a culture of ethics in corporations. This paper makes a valuable contribution to research on business ethics by analyzing the codes of ethics of the largest corporations in Canada at two points over two decades. The need to track changes in corporate codes of ethics over time has been advocated by several researchers, but longitudinal studies in this area are rare.

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A day in the life of a peer support worker: re-entry

Mental Health and Social Inclusion ◽

10.1108/mhsi-05-2016-0014 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 149-152

Author(s):

Emma Watson

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Mental Health Services ◽

Health Services ◽

Peer Support ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Narrative Approach ◽

Personal Recovery ◽

Support Worker ◽

Content Type ◽

Returning To Work

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to share the experiences and reflections of a peer support worker over the course of a day working in mental health services. Design/methodology/approach – A narrative approach has been taken to structure reflections based on the experience of returning to work after taking sick leave. Findings – Reflections are offered based on the process of returning to work and the way that this experience sheds light on personal recovery. Originality/value – This paper adds to the small number of accounts of the experiences of peer support working in mental health services and as such is highly original.

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The National Survey on Drug Use and Health Mental Health Surveillance Study: calibration study design and field procedures

International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research ◽

10.1002/mpr.311 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 19 (S1) ◽

pp. 36-48 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Lisa J. Colpe ◽

Peggy R. Barker ◽

Rhonda S. Karg ◽

Kathy R. Batts ◽

Katherine B. Morton ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Drug Use ◽

Study Design ◽

National Survey ◽

Health Surveillance ◽

Surveillance Study ◽

Calibration Study

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Psychological distress among adult urban population of Puducherry

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20182984 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (8) ◽

pp. 3265

Author(s):

Murugan N. ◽

Amit Kumar Mishra ◽

Ramesh Chand Chauhan ◽

Velavan A.

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Psychological Distress ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Mental Distress ◽

Adult Population ◽

General Health Questionnaire ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Major Public Health Problem ◽

Systematic Random Sampling ◽

Study Population

Background: A large proportion of population in the community with psychological distress goes unnoticed. This study was done to assess the psychological distress among adult population of an urban area of Puducherry.Methods: The study was conducted among 569 individuals of age 18 years and above. Systematic random sampling method was used to select the households in the study area and from each household one adult was randomly selected. The General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12) was used to assess the psychological distress among the study participants.Results: Majority of the participants had low psychological distress (60.5%) followed by typical (19.3%), more than typical (10%), evidence of psychological distress (6.2%) & severe distress (4%). One-fifth (20.2%) of the participants had psychological distress which needs attention. The mental health status of the participants was significantly associated with the age, sex, marital status, religion and education (p<0.05).Conclusions: The psychological distress is a major public health problem in the study population. Focused interventions to improve the mental health of population are required to decrease the mental distress in the community.

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To explore the barriers to and facilitators of adolescents in Low-Middle-Income- Countries (LMICs) seeking mental health care: Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Systematic Review

10.21203/rs.3.rs-215110/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sudha Subhadra Kallakuri ◽

Pallab K Maulik ◽

Prachi Kaistha ◽

Maree Hackett

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Mixed Methods ◽

Study Design ◽

Critical Appraisal ◽

Mental Illnesses ◽

World Health ◽

Middle Income ◽

Middle Income Countries ◽

Low Middle Income Countries

Abstract Background: Adolescence is a very important transitional phase for an individual as they move from childhood to adulthood. In 2007, the World Health Organization reported that 16% of the global burden of disease and injuries occur among adolescents i.e. those aged between 10 and 19 years, most of them starting by the age of 14 years and usually become serious; if left unrecognised or unattended at that point in time. Several risk factors are associated with increases in the mental health disorders. It is pertinent to promote interventions which teach life skills like regulating one’s emotions, building resilience, and dealing with difficult situations with confidence and strength. This mixed-methods systematic review aims to synthesise best available evidence on the barriers and facilitators to help seeking for mental illnesses among adolescents in Low-Middle-Income Countries Methods and Analyses: The systematic review will be conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Systematic searches will be carried out in electronic databases like PubMed,EMBASE, PsychINFO, Sociofile, CINAHL to identify studies relevant to the review question. At the first stage, titles and abstracts of articles retrieved through the searches will be examined against the eligibility criteria. The second stage will involve independent full-text screening of included articles by two reviewers. All qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method research studies which explicitly answer the research questions will be considered in this review. Methodological appraisal (Risk of Bias) will be conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute's standardized critical appraisal tools or other standardized critical appraisal tools contingent on the study design by two reviewers. Data will be extracted on the aims/purpose, study design, geographical location, study population, study duration, interventions (if applicable) outcomes, and results of included studies. Data analyses will be conducted using the convergent approach to analysis of mixed methods research using JBI guidance. Discussion: The research will help to identify gaps in knowledge and generate evidence for health departments to look more specifically at the mental health of adolescents and challenges of addressing them. Systematic Review Registration: PROSPERO: CRD42020214349

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