Beliefs about students’ mental health issues among teachers at elementary and high schools, Hail Governorate, Saudi Arabia

Purpose Stigma associated with mental health problems is widespread in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Consequently, this may prevent many Saudi people from accessing the mental health-care services and support they need. The purpose of this study is to consider how stigma affects people needing to access mental health services in the KSA. To achieve this aim, this study reviews the knowledge base concerning stigma and mental health in KSA and considers specific further research necessary to increase the knowledge and understanding in this important area. Design/methodology/approach This review examines the relevant literature concerning mental health stigma and related issues in KSA using the Arksey and O'Malley and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses frameworks. As a scoping review, it has used a systematic approach in literature searching. The results of the search were then thematically analysed and the themes were then discussed in light of the concepts of stigma and mental health. Findings Stigma around mental health impedes access to care, the nature of care and current clinical practice in the KSA. The voices of those with mental health issues in KSA are almost entirely unrepresented in the literature. Originality/value The review identifies that mental health stigma and cultural beliefs about mental health in KSA may act as barriers to accessing services. The voice of mental health service users in KSA remains largely unheard. If public discussion of mental health issues can increase, people’s experiences of accessing services may be improved.

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What E-Mental Health Can Offer to Saudi Arabia Using an Example of Australian E-Mental Health

Health Care Delivery and Clinical Science ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-3926-1.ch071 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 1412-1421

Author(s):

Yamam Abuzinadah ◽

Bader Binhadyan ◽

Nilmini Wickramasinghe

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Mental Health Services ◽

Health Services ◽

Mental Health Treatment ◽

Health Issues ◽

Mental Health Issues ◽

Seeking Help ◽

Mental Health Programs

Mental health have become a very influential topic around the world due to the increase of mental health issues that have been reported through national research and surveys. Many studies have been done along the years around the barriers in regards to seeking help in deferent countries and communities. This research aims to look closely into these barriers targeting issues and potential solutions, specifically for Saudi Arabia. Recently, the use of e-mental health services have proven to be an effective method to improve is barriers to mental health treatment. However, this chapter addresses the application and suitably of e-mental health programs for Saudi Arabia mental health services. To do so, a case study of Australian e-mental health services was selected to assist with the investigations.

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What E-Mental Health Can Offer to Saudi Arabia Using an Example of Australian E-Mental Health

Handbook of Research on Healthcare Administration and Management - Advances in Healthcare Information Systems and Administration ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-0920-2.ch011 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 178-187

Author(s):

Yamam Abuzinadah ◽

Bader Binhadyan ◽

Nilmini Wickramasinghe

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Mental Health Services ◽

Health Services ◽

Mental Health Treatment ◽

Health Issues ◽

Mental Health Issues ◽

Seeking Help ◽

Mental Health Programs

Mental health have become a very influential topic around the world due to the increase of mental health issues that have been reported through national research and surveys. Many studies have been done along the years around the barriers in regards to seeking help in deferent countries and communities. This research aims to look closely into these barriers targeting issues and potential solutions, specifically for Saudi Arabia. Recently, the use of e-mental health services have proven to be an effective method to improve is barriers to mental health treatment. However, this chapter addresses the application and suitably of e-mental health programs for Saudi Arabia mental health services. To do so, a case study of Australian e-mental health services was selected to assist with the investigations.

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Improving the Treatment Outcomes for ADHD Patients with IS/IT

E-Health and Telemedicine ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-8756-1.ch064 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 1279-1298

Author(s):

Bader Binhadyan ◽

Indrit Troshani ◽

Nilmini Wickramasinghe

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Actor Network Theory ◽

Electronic Record ◽

School Age Children ◽

Health Issues ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Mental Health Issues

The key role for IS/IT in e-health has now been well established; however, within e-health the area of e-mental health is still new and emerging and scholars and practitioners alike are dubious as to the role for IS/IT and its benefits. We propose using Actor-network Theory (ANT) to assist in understanding the enabling role in e-mental health and we focus on one area of mental health, adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). We focus on Saudi Arabia. Attention to ADHD has begun to gain growing attention from Saudi Arabia healthcare providers and researchers. Currently, there is an estimated 15% of school age children suffering from ADHD. More than half of these children are expected to continue to show the symptoms of ADHD through their adolescence and adulthood. ADHD impacts the quality of life these individuals. Technology has the potential to improve mental health services this can be seen in enabling early intervention or treatment for people with mental health issues. Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in e-health and aiming to build a complete patient electronic record by 2020.

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Mental Health Issues of School-Going Adolescents in High Schools in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery ◽

10.25159/2520-5293/2219 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

F H Mfidi

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

High Schools ◽

School Health ◽

Eastern Cape ◽

Health Issues ◽

School Teachers ◽

Mental Health Issues ◽

Data Saturation ◽

Disruptive Behaviours ◽

School Health Nurses

The study sought to describe and explore the experiences of school teachers and school health nurses in dealing with mental health issues of school-going adolescents in high schools. A qualitative descriptive exploratory design was used to gain an integrated view of the experiences of these school teachers and school health nurses. Semi-structured individual interviews and two focus group discussions were held with teachers and school health nurses, respectively, until data saturation was achieved. Preliminary analysis ran concurrently with data collection and was finalised using the directed content analysis method. Mental health issues to emerge were inappropriate handling of emotions by adolescents, engaging in risky behaviours and disruptive behaviours by adolescents. The conclusion reached is that there is a clear need for interventions and programmes that would promote social skills among school-going adolescents.

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