Giving psychology trainees a voice during the COVID-19 pandemic: Trainee mental health, perceived safety, and support.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mallory B. Schneider ◽  
Taylor R. Greif ◽  
Ashley P. Galsky ◽  
Debbie Gomez ◽  
Caitlin Anderson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychology Trainees ◽  
Perceived Safety

scholarly journals Feelings of safety during daytime walking: associations with mental health, physical activity and cardiometabolic health in high vacancy, low-income neighborhoods in Detroit, Michigan

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amber L. Pearson ◽  
Kimberly A. Clevenger ◽  
Teresa H. Horton ◽  
Joseph C. Gardiner ◽  
Ventra Asana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Spatial Data ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cardiometabolic Health ◽  
Multilevel Regression ◽  
Critical Pathway ◽  
Perceived Safety

Abstract Introduction Individuals living in low-income neighborhoods have disproportionately high rates of obesity, Type-2 diabetes, and cardiometabolic conditions. Perceived safety in one’s neighborhood may influence stress and physical activity, with cascading effects on cardiometabolic health. Methods In this study, we examined relationships among feelings of safety while walking during the day and mental health [perceived stress (PSS), depression score], moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (PA), Body Mass Index (BMI), and hemoglobin A1C (A1C) in low-income, high-vacancy neighborhoods in Detroit, Michigan. We recruited 69 adults who wore accelerometers for one week and completed a survey on demographics, mental health, and neighborhood perceptions. Anthropometrics were collected and A1C was measured using A1CNow test strips. We compiled spatial data on vacant buildings and lots across the city. We fitted conventional and multilevel regression models to predict each outcome, using perceived safety during daytime walking as the independent variable of interest and individual or both individual and neighborhood-level covariates (e.g., number of vacant lots). Last, we examined trends in neighborhood features according to perceived safety. Results In this predominantly African American sample (91%), 47% felt unsafe during daytime walking. Feelings of perceived safety significantly predicted PSS (β = − 2.34, p = 0.017), depression scores (β = − 4.22, p = 0.006), and BMI (β = − 2.87, p = 0.01), after full adjustment. For PA, we detected a significant association for sex only. For A1C we detected significant associations with blighted lots near the home. Those feeling unsafe lived in neighborhoods with higher park area and number of blighted lots. Conclusion Future research is needed to assess a critical pathway through which neighborhood features, including vacant or poor-quality green spaces, may affect obesity—via stress reduction and concomitant effects on cardiometabolic health.

scholarly journals Factors impacting perceived safety among staff working on mental health wards

BJPsych Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 204-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alina Haines ◽  
Andrew Brown ◽  
Rhiannah McCabe ◽  
Michelle Rogerson ◽  
Richard Whittington
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Staff ◽  
Mental Health Staff ◽  
Staff Perceptions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Safety ◽  
Core Issue ◽  
Components Analysis ◽  
Categorical Principal Components Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

BackgroundSafety at work is a core issue for mental health staff working on in-patient units. At present, there is a limited theoretical base regarding which factors may affect staff perceptions of safety.AimsThis study attempted to identify which factors affect perceived staff safety working on in-patient mental health wards.MethodA cross-sectional design was employed across 101 forensic and non-forensic mental health wards, over seven National Health Service trusts nationally. Measures included an online staff survey, Ward Features Checklist and recorded incident data. Data were analysed using categorical principal components analysis and ordinal regression.ResultsPerceptions of staff safety were increased by ward brightness, higher number of patient beds, lower staff to patient ratios, less dayroom space and more urban views.ConclusionsThe findings from this study do not represent common-sense assumptions. Results are discussed in the context of the literature and may have implications for current initiatives aimed at managing in-patient violence and aggression.

Suicide

2000 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 445-510 ◽  
Author(s):  
John S. Westefeld ◽  
Lillian M. Range ◽  
James R. Rogers ◽  
Michael R. Maples ◽  
Jamie L. Bromley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Treatment ◽  
Counseling Psychology ◽  
The United States ◽  
Health Treatment ◽  
Psychology Programs ◽  
Psychology Trainees ◽  
Work Settings ◽  
Systematic Training ◽  
State Of Affairs

Suicide is a major mental health problem in the United States and an issue that significantly impacts the mental health treatment community. Although the suicide rate remains relatively stable, the discipline of counseling psychology has broadened in scope and work settings have diversified. Thus, counseling psychology trainees are increasingly exposed to suicidal clients. Despite this reality, research suggests that comprehensive, systematic training in suicidology in counseling psychology programs rarely occurs. One reason for this state of affairs may be that the suicide literature is spread across a variety of disciplines, making it difficult for educators and practitioners to stay informed about the knowledge base in suicidology. The purpose of this contribution, therefore, is to provide counseling psychology educators and practitioners with an overview of the field of suicidology as it applies to the training and practice of counseling psychology.

Integrated Mental Health Training for Pediatric and Psychology Trainees Using Standardized Patient Encounters

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra H. Jee ◽  
Constance Baldwin ◽  
Rita Dadiz ◽  
Marybeth Jones ◽  
Linda Alpert-Gillis
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Standardized Patient ◽  
Mental Health Training ◽  
Health Training ◽  
Psychology Trainees ◽  
Standardized Patient Encounters ◽  
Integrated Mental Health

scholarly journals Feeling Unsafe at School and Associated Mental Health Difficulties among Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 232
Author(s):  
Yuko Mori ◽  
Elina Tiiri ◽  
Prakash Khanal ◽  
Jayden Khakurel ◽  
Kaisa Mishina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
School Safety ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Perceived Safety ◽  
Security Officer ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Mental Health Difficulties ◽  
Definition Of

This study systematically reviewed the literature on perceived school safety. We investigated the prevalence, factors and associated mental health difficulties, as well as cross-cultural findings. Five databases were searched up to 9 February 2021 for peer-reviewed papers published in English. We included quantitative studies that explored the perception of school safety among children and adolescents. The reference lists of the selected papers were also searched. We conducted a narrative synthesis of the included studies. The review included 43 papers. The mean prevalence of the students who felt unsafe at school was 19.4% and ranged from 6.1% to 69.1%. Their perceived safety was associated with a wide range of personal, school, and social factors. Not feeling safe at school was related to being victimized and mental health difficulties, including depressive symptoms and suicidal behavior. Higher perceived school safety was associated with measures such as the presence of a security officer and fair school rule enforcement. The results showed the lack of cross-cultural studies on perceived school safety. Empirical studies are needed that examine the mechanisms of school safety, using valid measures. A clear definition of school safety should be considered a key aspect of future studies.

scholarly journals Sharing Stress With a Robot: What Would a Robot Say?

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 133-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Honson Ling ◽  
Elin Björling
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Human Robot Interaction ◽  
Robot Interaction ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Perceived Safety ◽  
Robot Perception ◽  
Post Hoc

With the prevalence of mental health problems today, designing human-robot interaction for mental health intervention is not only possible, but critical. The current experiment examined how three types of robot disclosure (emotional, technical, and by-proxy) affect robot perception and human disclosure behavior during a stress-sharing activity. Emotional robot disclosure resulted in the lowest robot perceived safety. Post-hoc analysis revealed that increased perceived stress predicted reduced human disclosure, user satisfaction, robot likability, and future robot use. Negative attitudes toward robots also predicted reduced intention for future robot use. This work informs on the possible design of robot disclosure, as well as how individual attributes, such as perceived stress, can impact human robot interaction in a mental health context.

scholarly journals Relationship between neighbourhood cohesion and disability: findings from SWADES population-based survey, Kerala, India

F1000Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 700
Author(s):  
M.D. Saju ◽  
Anuja Maria Benny ◽  
Komal Preet Allagh ◽  
Binoy Joseph ◽  
Jotheeswaran Amuthavalli Thiyagarajan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Functional Ability ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Safety ◽  
Mental Health Conditions

Background: The burden of disability on individuals and society is enormous in India, and informal care systems try to reduce this burden. This study investigated the association between neighbourhood cohesion and disability in a community-based population in Kerala, India. To the best of our knowledge, no previous studies have examined this association in India.   Methods: A cross-sectional household survey was conducted with 997 participants aged 30 years and above, in Kerala. Neighbourhood cohesion was assessed by three scales: trust, community participation, and perceived safety. Functional ability was measured by WHODAS 2.0. Explanatory covariates included chronic disease conditions, age, gender, education, income, and mental health conditions. Results: Of 997 participants (37% male; mean age, 53.9 [range, 30–90] years), the majority were married or cohabiting. Univariate analysis showed functional ability to be positively associated with most demographic and health characteristics. However, after adjustment, only social cohesion, age, income, education, chronic diseases and mental health conditions remained significant. Mediation analysis showed the effect of personal and health characteristics on functional ability as mediated by social cohesion. Conclusion: Social cohesion is an important moderator of functional ability. Interventions targeting the creation of stronger ties among neighbours and a sense of belonging should be scaled-up and evaluated in future research.

scholarly journals Decision-Making Model for Addressing Role Conflict for Psychology Trainees When Supporting Family and Community

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie A. Larez ◽  
Jill D. Sharkey
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Ethical Decision Making ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
The United States ◽  
Ethical Framework ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Psychology Trainees ◽  
Decision Making Model

As the field of psychology continues to make efforts to diversify the field, training programs must adapt to include the needs of diverse students. Universities in the United States mirror middle-class norms and values, which implies that students are expected to separate from familial roles and focus on their personal growth. This conflicts with core values and intentions of students from collectivist cultures. Although psychology trainees are obligated to adhere to professional ethical standards, a growing number of psychology trainees from collectivistic cultures need support to manage role conflict within potentially ambiguous standards regarding how to care for family and community members. This need is further complicated when training programs consider the lack of equitable access to mental health care resources in communities where their psychology trainees come from. In this paper, we engage in ethical decision making to address two scenarios representing role conflict between training program expectations and collectivist community and familial obligations. Through this exercise we develop and propose a Decision-Making Model for Addressing Role Conflict for Psychology Trainees. This conceptual model details a novel framework to assist psychology trainees when addressing the mental health of family and community while also providing guidance to help graduate training programs proactively equip their students with the skills and ethical framework they need to balance role conflicts such as when family and community members desire and need mental health support.

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