scholarly journals Population-based surveys and interventions for mental health literacy in China during 1997–2018: a scoping review

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shurong Lu ◽  
Brian Oldenburg ◽  
Wenjing Li ◽  
Yanling He ◽  
Nicola Reavley
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
General Mental Health ◽  
Knowledge And Beliefs ◽  
Specific Disorders

Abstract Background This scoping review maps population-based surveys and mental health literacy (MHL) interventions undertaken in China during 1997–2018 in order to identify research gaps. Method Following Arksey and O’Malley’s framework for a scoping review, five English databases (Medline, PsycINFO, Cochrane library, Web of Science and CINAHL) and two Chinese ones (CNKI and WanFang) were systematically searched, identifying both reports of surveys and evaluation of interventions from Jan 1997 to Oct 2018. Results MHL research has developed rapidly in China in terms of numbers of studies and geographic coverage over the past two decades. There were 350 peer-reviewed publications included in this review, covering diverse settings and participants. Of these publications, 313 (89.4%) were published in Chinese-language journals and 37 in English-language journals; 303 (86.6%) reported on survey findings and 47 reported on the evaluation of MHL interventions. MHL research in China has mainly focused on the assessment of mental health-related knowledge and beliefs. Much less attention has been given to developing and evaluating relevant interventions. MHL related to general mental health and suicide were most commonly studied, with less focus on specific disorders, although some studies covered depression, psychosis and anxiety disorders. The majority of MHL tools utilized in the studies reported in this review were developed in China (n = 97, 80.2% ) and almost half of these studies (57.8%) did not provide enough details concerning psychometrics. Conclusions More interventions targeting the general public and aiming to improve MHL and promote behaviour change, are needed in China. These should be evaluated with high-quality study designs, such as randomised controlled trials. Proper validation of tools used for measuring MHL should also be addressed in future studies.

Changes in rehabilitation actors’ mental health literacy and support to employers: An evaluation of the SEAM intervention

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Annika Lexén ◽  
Maria Emmelin ◽  
Lars Hansson ◽  
Bengt Svensson ◽  
Susann Porter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
Knowledge And Beliefs ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND: Lack of mental health literacy among rehabilitation professionals and employers in the return-to-work of persons with mental health problems resulted in the development of a three-day group training program, the Support to Employers from rehabilitation Actors about Mental health (SEAM) intervention. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of SEAM on rehabilitation professionals’ knowledge and beliefs, attitudes, and supporting behaviors towards people with mental health problems and employers as part of the return-to-work process. METHODS: In this longitudinal study, 94 rehabilitation professionals were included. Data were collected prior to (T1), immediately after (T2) and 6 months after SEAM training (T3) using knowledge and attitude scales and a questionnaire on supporting behaviors. SEAM includes training in Mental Health First Aid, presentations and discussions on current research on work and mental health, and strategies and communication guidelines to use when meeting service users and employers as part of the return-to-work of persons with mental health problems. SEAM also includes a homepage with targeted employer information. Data were analyzed using non-parametric statistics. RESULTS: SEAM significantly increased rehabilitation professionals’ knowledge of mental health (T1-T2: z = –2.037, p = 0.042; T2-T3: z = –5.093, p = 0.001), and improved their attitudes towards persons with mental health problems (T1-T2: z = 4.984, p = 0.001). Professionals (50–60%) also estimated that they had increased their use of supporting strategies towards service users and employers. CONCLUSIONS: The study suggests that SEAM can increase mental health literacy among rehabilitation professionals and lead to a greater focus on service users’ resources and work ability, as well as on employers’ support needs.

scholarly journals Health literacy needs among unemployed adults: Triangulating interview and scoping review data

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
F Samkange-Zeeb ◽  
H Singh ◽  
M Lakeberg ◽  
J Kolschen ◽  
B Schüz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Intervention Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Nutrition And Physical Activity

Abstract   Disadvantaged populations, including unemployed adults, often exhibit low levels of health literacy. Exploring subjectively perceived health literacy needs in these populations can serve as an entry point for participatory intervention development. We aimed to assess health literacy needs of unemployed adults by triangulating qualitative interviews data and a scoping review. Using a parallel approach, we combined results of an interview study with 10 participants of a job-reintegration program in Germany and a scoping review. The interviews, conducted in early 2021, focused on health topics of interest to the participants and their sources of health-related information. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. For the scoping review, we searched MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycInfo and SCOPUS up to January 2021 for studies containing “unemployed” AND “health literacy” in titles/abstracts. Study selection and data extraction were done independently by two researchers. Nutrition and physical activity emerged as core themes during the interviews, with some participants referring to the importance of both for mental health. Doctors and the institution running the job-reintegration program were the sources of health-related information often mentioned. The Corona pandemic was reported to have limited physical activity and affected psycho-social well-being. Five out of 2696 studies were included in the review. Four focused on mental health literacy, the fifth assessed information seeking practices in unemployed adults. The qualitative analysis revealed that health literacy needs of unemployed adults go beyond mental health literacy. As nutrition and physical activity impact mental health, interventions targeting such topics might also improve mental health literacy in unemployed adults. Study findings will be discussed with unemployed persons and social workers in co-production workshops that aim to identify and prioritize health literacy needs for intervention development. Key messages Health literacy programs for unemployed adults should target nutrition and physical activity. Workforce re-integration programs play a pivotal role in improving health literacy of unemployed adults.

scholarly journals Promotion of Mental Health Literacy in Adolescents: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (18) ◽  
pp. 9500
Author(s):  
Joana Nobre ◽  
Ana Paula Oliveira ◽  
Francisco Monteiro ◽  
Carlos Sequeira ◽  
Carme Ferré-Grau
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Stigma Reduction ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Good Mental Health

In recent years, there has been an important commitment to the development of programs to promote mental health literacy (MHL) among adolescents, due to the prevalence of mental health problems and the low level of MHL that affects this group. The aim of this study was to map the structure and context of programmes/interventions for promoting MHL among adolescents in school settings. A scoping review was conducted following the guidelines of The Joanna Briggs Institute. We searched for studies on programmes/interventions promoting at least one of the components of MHL of adolescents, written in Portuguese, English or Spanish, published from 2013 to 2020, in MEDLINE, CINAHL Plus with Full Text, SciELO, SCOPUS, OpenGrey, RCAAP and in the article reference lists. This review included 29 articles. The majority of programmes/interventions addressed one or more of the four components of MHL, with the knowledge of mental disorders and stigma reduction components being the most covered; were taught by adolescent’s regular teachers; used face to face interventions; had a height variable duration; used non-validated instruments; were implemented in a classroom environment; and showed statistically significant improvements in adolescent’s MHL levels. More research is needed to implement/construct programmes/interventions promoting adolescents’ MHL concerning knowledge on how to obtain and maintain good mental health.

scholarly journals PROMOTION OF MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY IN ADOLESCENTS: A SCOPING REVIEW PROTOCOL

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joana Nobre ◽  
Carlos Sequeira ◽  
Carme Ferré-Grau
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
School Context ◽  
World Health ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Promote Mental Health

Introduction: Considering the increasing and significant prevalence of mental health problems in today's society and in particular adolescents, as well as the perspectives pointed to the future by the World Health Organization, it is important to know and synthesize the evidence currently available regarding programs/interventions promoters of mental health literacy in adolescents.Aim: The aim of this review is to map available evidence on programs/interventions to promote mental health literacy in adolescents in school context.Inclusion criteria: Will be included published and unpublished primary and secondary studies on programs/interventions to promote mental health literacy in adolescents in school context, written in Portuguese, Spanish or English, between 2013 and 2019.Methods: A scoping review protocol was developed according to the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute and the PRISMA-ScR. From the objective and the questions of the review, the databases and repositories for the research were selected to identify the studies that meet the eligibility criteria. The selection of articles, data extraction and synthesis will be performed by two reviewers independently, using an instrument created by the reviewers based on the Joanna Briggs Institute model.Keywords: Adolescents, Mental Health, Health Literacy; Nursing.

Mental health training for Australian undergraduate paramedic science students: a review

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannon C. King ◽  
Amanda L. Rebar ◽  
Paul Oliveri ◽  
Robert Stanton
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
English Language ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Primary Role ◽  
Mental Health Training ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Health Training ◽  
Content Type

Purpose This paper aims to present the current state of evidence regarding the mental health literacy of paramedics and student paramedics and whether mental health literacy affects the care that paramedics provide to their patients with mental illness. Design/methodology/approach Embase, PubMed, Medline and Google Scholar were searched for recent (2010–2020) English language published articles using the key phrases paramedic AND/OR ambulance AND mental health AND mental health literacy. Additional searches of the reference lists of included articles were undertaken. A descriptive thematic analysis was used to arrive at a narrative synthesis of the study findings. Findings The emergency medical services system has taken a primary role in the care of patients with mental illness but has limited capacity for non-emergency psychosocial situations. Negative and judgemental attitudes amongst paramedics towards patients with mental illness is a significant issue and remains a barrier to patients seeking medical care for mental illness. Improved care provision and patient engagement might result from specific education aimed to better enhance paramedics’ mental health literacy. Originality/value This literature review provides insights into the current practice of mental health training for Australian undergraduate paramedic science students and the implications for patient care. Recommendations for educational strategies are provided.

Eating disorders “mental health literacy”: a scoping review

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 336-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bianca Bullivant ◽  
Suzie Rhydderch ◽  
Scott Griffiths ◽  
Deborah Mitchison ◽  
Jonathan M. Mond
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Mental Health Literacy

scholarly journals GAMBARAN TINGKAT LITERASI KESEHATAN MENTAL PADA PESERTA DIDIK SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-85
Author(s):  
RISKA HANDAYANI ◽  
EKA WAHYUNI ◽  
HAPPY KARLINA MARJO
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Design Based Research ◽  
Knowledge And Beliefs ◽  
A Value ◽  
Good Mental Health ◽  
Health Disorders

Mental health is an important component that is closely related to social life, productivity, peace and stability in the environment, contributing to sosial life and economic development in Indonesian society. Mental health literacy is knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders that help to recognize, manage and prevent a person’s mental disorder. Mental helath literacy is also knowledge related to actions to provide mental helath benefits to individuals and others. Mental helath literacy is the ability to gain knowledge or information about mental health for adolescents, understand and can maintain good mental health. Mental health literacy includes the ability to recognize specific mental health disorders, knowing how to seek mental health information, knowledge of risks and causes of health disorders. The aim of this study is to improve mental health literacy in students and meet the criteria for eligibility aspects. This study used Reeves Design Based Research model. The subjects in this study were students of class IX SMP Negeri 2 Kramatwatu. Collecting data using a questionnaire, in the form of an adaption instrument from a mental helath literacy question (MHLq). The results of this study indicate the level of mental health literacy in students obtained a value of 49% which is included in the moderate category. 

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