scholarly journals Attitudes towards mental illness and the elderly

1994 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 736-738
Author(s):  
Robert Cohen ◽  
David Kennard ◽  
Brice Pitt
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
The Public ◽  
Mental Deterioration ◽  
Stratified Group

Views of the elderly were obtained from a cross-section of the public using 12 semi-structured interviews in the form of stratified group discussions. As a group, the elderly were generally thought of in negative terms. Furthermore, they were held partly responsible (or their perceived status, in particular by falling to keep physically active and to avoid mental deterioration and depression which were not considered conditions requiring treatment. In contrast, Alzheimer's disease was recognised as a disease, and sympathy was expressed for patient and carer. It was expected that responsibility for caring for the elderly mentally ill should pass to the State once the burden on carers became intolerable.

Families Living with Mental Illness

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aditi Rana
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Primary Caregivers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Indian Context ◽  
The Family ◽  
Partner Research

Mental illness is a growing reality of our times. Usually in a typical Indian family, the parents act as the primary caregivers for the child suffering from mental disorder. For adult sufferers, it can also be siblings or offspring, and  at times even spouse or partner. Research on the experiences of families of mentally ill people has been minimal in the Indian context. This study aims to shift the focus from the mentally ill patients to the suffering of the caregivers and families of the patient keeping in mind the interconnected well being of the family in a collectivist culture. Following a qualitative approach, narratives have been taken from the family members of mentally ill (narratives of 8 families with mentally ill person) and also the mental health professionals (two) through semi structured interviews. The findings suggest that the family members suffer from a significant amount of stress accompanied by burden. Also, they feel secluded from the society and experience a lack of assistance to deal with the mentally ill member of the family.

Children's Attitudes toward Mental Illness as Assessed by the Opinions about Mental Illness Scale

1985 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 251-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Franchot Weiss
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Elementary School Age ◽  
The Public ◽  
Children's Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes Toward Mental Illness ◽  
Opinions About Mental Illness

Research on attitudes toward mental illness held by the public, by mental health professionals and personnel, and by psychiatric patients and their families is substantial. Little attention has been given to children's attitudes toward mental illness and the mentally ill, so this exploratory-descriptive study examined the developmental trends of children's attitudes toward the mentally ill. An adaptation of the Opinions About Mental Illness Scale was given to 512 elementary school age children who were placed in Grades 2, 4, 6, and 8. It was determined that with increasing grade/age children took a less authoritarian attitude toward the mentally ill and viewed mentally ill persons as more like themselves. Children rook an increasingly parernalistic view of the mentally ill, were less likely to see mental illness as an illness like any other, perceived mental patients as less of a threat to society and needing fewer restrictions. Finally, with increasing age/grade children perceived mental illness as less likely attributable to inadequate, deprived or interpersonal experiences. Results were discussed in terms of a relatively increased “positive attitude” and the relative acceptance and rejection of the mentally ill.

scholarly journals Stigma 1, Psychiatrists 0

1999 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 430-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoffrey Searle
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Public Education ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
The Public ◽  
Education Campaign ◽  
Public Education Campaign ◽  
The Media

I think I can honestly say that I am a seasoned complainer, although I am careful not to attempt to be Mary Whitehouse and I do not assiduously scan the media looking for trouble. My interest in the area of stigmatization started with an episode of the TV drama Boon, where they suddenly had a character become ‘mentally ill’ so that he could conveniently shoot the hero to achieve a cliff-hanging end-of-series episode. Subsequently I specialised in the portrayal of mental illness in dramatic productions, joined the Public Education Campaign divisional network and had some media training. I have been listed as an expert in the portrayal of mental illness for five years but have never been approached for my advice on this area. However, following this year's announcement of the new Royal College of Psychiatrists' campaign ‘Changing Minds: Every Family in the Land’, I obtained all the names and addresses in Deborah Hart and Jill Phillipson's article above and stood ready to ‘do my bit’ for truth and honesty.

scholarly journals Conservation Agriculture Promotion and Uptake in Mufulira, Zambia-A Political Agronomy Approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bridget Bwalya Umar
Keyword(s):  
Conservation Agriculture ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Public Officials ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Smallholder Farming ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Tillage Systems ◽  
The Public ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Farming Households

This study utilized 120 semi-structured interviews with smallholder farming households and two focus group discussions; as well as several key informant interviews with experts to explore the promotion and uptake of conservation agriculture (CA) in Mufulira, Zambia. Results reveal that ridges and flat culture continued to be the preferred tillage systems (97 per cent and 55 per cent respectively) despite the farmers having been trained in the use of a minimum tillage technique. None of the interviewed farmers perceived CA as a solution to any of their agricultural related problems. The NGO promoting CA in the district had framed it as suited for and claimed to target labour constrained HIV/AIDS affected households. Conversely, farmers complained that CA was challenging for them due to its high labour demands (23 per cent); poor harvests (18 per cent) and was unsuited to the rainfall patterns of the area (10 per cent). Local agricultural experts contested the promotion of basins in Mufulira. The framing of CA as a solution to labour constraints did not seem to hold in the study area. This effectively limited the contestation spaces available to the public officials with dissenting views on the suitability of basin CA in the district.

scholarly journals Snacktivity™ to Promote Physical Activity: a Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie Tyldesley-Marshall ◽  
Sheila M. Greenfield ◽  
Helen M. Parretti ◽  
Kajal Gokal ◽  
Colin Greaves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Research Programme ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
The Public ◽  
Potential Barriers ◽  
Complementary Approach ◽  
Framework Approach ◽  
Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Barriers To Implementation

Abstract Background Adults should achieve a minimum of 150 min of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity per week, but many people do not achieve this. Changes to international guidance have removed the requirement to complete physical activity in bouts of at least 10 min. Snacktivity is a novel and complementary approach that could motivate people to be physically active. It focuses on promoting shorter (2–5 min) and more frequent bouts, or ‘snacks’ of physical activity throughout the day. It is not known whether promoting physical activity in shorter bouts is acceptable to the public, or whether it likely to translate into health behaviour change. Methods As part of a larger research programme, this study explored the merits of using small bouts of physical activity to help the public become physically active (the Snacktivity™ programme). Thirty-one inactive adults used the approach for five days then participated in semi- structured interviews about their experiences. The data were analysed using the Framework approach. Results Whilst participants highlighted some potential barriers to implementation, they expressed the ease with which Snacktivity could be achieved, which gave them a new awareness of opportunities to do more physical activity throughout the day. Participants raised the importance of habit formation to achieve regular small bouts of physical activity. Conclusions Findings demonstrated that participants liked the Snacktivity concept and viewed it as a motivating approach. Guidance about physical activity must lead to advice that has the best chance of preserving and promoting health and Snacktivity has potential to meet this ambition.

scholarly journals Exploring the Experience and Determinants of the Food Choices and Eating Practices of Elderly Thai People: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chalobol Chalermsri ◽  
Sibylle Herzig van Wees ◽  
Shirin Ziaei ◽  
Eva-Charlotte Ekström ◽  
Weerasak Muangpaisan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Food Markets ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Societal Factors ◽  
Eating Practices

Over the past decade, Thailand has experienced a rapid increase in its elderly population. Many unfavorable health outcomes among elderly people are associated with nutrition. Nutrition in elderly people is affected by physical, mental, and social factors. This study explored the food choices and dietary practices among community-dwelling elderly people in Thailand from the perspective of both caregivers and the elderly people themselves. Six focus group discussions and six semi-structured interviews were conducted in the Samut Sakhon Province of Thailand. A combination of deductive and inductive thematic analyses was adopted, and the results show that physical and mental factors and societal factors are important determinants of food choices. Moreover, a changing food environment and economic factors were found to affect food choices. Issues of trust in food safety and food markets were highlighted as growing issues. Therefore, fostering healthy food choice interventions that consider both environmental and societal aspects is necessary.

Guilty But Mentally Ill: A Retreat from the Insanity Defense

1981 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 236-264
Author(s):  
Scott Leigh Sherman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Recent Trend ◽  
Insanity Defense ◽  
Constitutional Rights ◽  
Violent Crimes ◽  
The Public ◽  
Psychiatric Institution ◽  
Insanity Acquittees

Abstract“Guilty but mentally ill” legislation responds to the increasing outbreak of violent crimes and to public skepticism concerning the ability of psychiatrists to determine the advisability of a criminal's return to society. Under this alternative to the traditional insanity defense, once the defendant chooses to plead not guilty by reason of insanity, the trier of fact may elect to find him guilty, but mentally ill. This may occur when it is determined that the defendant's mental illness is not severe enough to negate culpability. The court must then sentence the defendant to a term in prison instead of committing him to a psychiatric institution.This Note discusses the origins of the guilty but mentally ill verdict and outlines the development of commitment standards for civil patients and insanity acquittees. While these standards appeared to be merging for a period of time the more recent trend has been to treat civil patients and insanity acquitees differently. This Note maintains that the guilty but mentally ill verdict involves an unnecessarily severe curtailment of the mentally ill offender's constitutional rights.The Note delineates a proposal critiquing the misconceptions on which the statute is based and the excessive restraints on liberty it causes. The proposal examines the reasons for the public's misgivings with the insanity defense and suggests that the threat to the public's safety may not be as serious as it appears. Furthermore, it indicates that while problems remain with the existing insanity defense, the solution to those problems provided by the guilty but mentally ill statute outweighs the risk that insanity acquittees pose to the public.

scholarly journals Attitudes of the German public to restrictions on persons with mental illness in 1993 and 2011

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 263-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. C. Angermeyer ◽  
H. Matschinger ◽  
G. Schomerus
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Public Attitudes ◽  
Compulsory Admission ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
The Public ◽  
Driver's License ◽  
New States ◽  
The Right ◽  
Compulsory Sterilisation

Aims.In recent years, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Mental Health Declaration for Europe and other initiatives laid the ground for improving the rights of persons with mental illness. This study aims to explore to what extent these achievements are reflected in changes of public attitudes towards restrictions on mentally ill people.Methods.Data from two population surveys that have been conducted in the ‘new’ States of Germany in 1993 and 2011 are compared with each other.Results.The proportion of respondents accepting compulsory admission of mentally ill persons to a psychiatric hospital remained unchanged in general, but the proportion opposing compulsory admission on grounds not sanctioned by law declined. In contrast, more respondents were opposed to permanently revoking the driver's license and fewer supported abortion and (voluntary) sterilisation in 2011. Concerning the right to vote and compulsory sterilisation, the proportion of those who did not give their views increased most.Conclusions.Two divergent trends in public attitudes towards restrictions on people with mental disorders emerge: While, in general, people's views on patients' rights have become more liberal, the public is also more inclined to restricting patients’ freedom in case of deviant behaviour.

scholarly journals Pemanfaatan Terapi Tradisional dan Alternatif oleh Penderita Gangguan Jiwa

1970 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Arsyad Subu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Alternative Therapy ◽  
Direct Interaction ◽  
Alternative Therapies ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
First Choice ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Document Review

Sampai saat ini masih sedikit informasi dari hasil-hasil penelitian tentang pemanfaatan terapi tradisional dan alternatif oleh para penderita gangguan jiwa di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat bagaimana pemanfaatan terapi tradisional dan alternatif di antara penderita gangguan jiwa di Indonesia. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan Charmaz Constructive Grounded Theory untuk mengeksplorasi pemanfaatan terapi tradisional dan alternatif di antara pasien yang menderita gangguan jiwa. Metode pengumpulan data termasuk interaksi langsung (wawancara semi-terstruktur), document review, catatan lapangan dan memo. Data analisis menggunakan pendekatan Paille data analisis. Penelitian menghasilkan lima kategori: 1) kerasukan oleh setan atau roh; 2) penyakit akibat berdosa; 3) Berobat ke tradisional dulu baru akhirnya ke rumah sakit jiwa; 4) kekerasan; 5) takut dengan pengobatan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terapi tradisional dan alternatif dan orang pintar (dukun, para pemimpin agama Islam, pendeta, paranormal dan pengobatan tradisional Cina) memiliki peran sentral dalam mendukung dan menawarkan solusi ketika seseorang memiliki gangguan jiwa di Indonesia. Para terapis atau ‘orang pintar’ biasanya merupakan pilihan pertama dari keluarga dan anggota ‘masyarakat lainnya jika berhubungan dengan terapi yang orang yang menderita gangguan jiwa. Penelitian lanjut diperlukan untuk melihat efektivitas terapi tradisional dan alternatif ini yang masih kurang diteliti dan didokumentasikan di Indonesia. Penelitian lebih lanjut juga perlu dilakukan untuk memahami sikap atau perspektif keluarga, masyarakat dan staf lembaga pemerintahan sebagai partisipan terkait dengan pengobatan tradisional dan alternatif ini. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, penelitian kuantitatif diperlukan untuk meneliti faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pemanfaaatan terapi tradisional dan alternatif oleh penderita gangguan jiwa di Indonesia.Kata kunci: Gangguan jiwa, terapi, tradisional-alternatif. Traditional and Alternative Therapies Usage by Psychiatric Patients: A Grounded Theory.AbstractUntil recently, little information is known from studies regarding the use of traditional and alternative therapies by people with mental illness in Indonesia. This study explored the use of traditional or alternative therapies among mentally ill sufferers in Indonesia. A Charmaz’s Constructivist Grounded Theory method was used to explore the use of traditional or alternative therapies among patients as a result of suffering from mental illness. Data collection method involved direct interaction (semi-structured interviews), mute evidence (document review), field notes and memos. Paillé (1994) data analysis was employed to organize and manage data. Study has led to five categories: 1) possessed by Satan or spirit; 2) sinful illness; 3) treatment at traditional before going to the hospital; 4) violence; 5) fear of treatment. Study results indicated that complementary - alternative treatments and ‘smart people’ (shamans, Islamic leaders, chaplains, paranormal and traditional Chinese medicine) have a central role in supporting and offering solutions when someone has a mental illness in Indonesia. Visiting therapists or ‘smart people’, is usually the first choice of patients, families and other community members when dealing with the mentally ill treatments. Further research is needed to see the effectiveness of traditional or alternative therapy which is still poorly researched and documented in Indonesia. It is also needed to understand the attitude or perspective of the family, the community and government staff as participants regarding traditional or alternative therapies. This study used a qualitative approach, thus quantitative research is needed to examine the factors that affect the utilization of traditional or alternative therapies by mentally ill people in Indonesia..Key words: Alternative, mental illness, therapy, traditional.

scholarly journals Work Experiences of People with Mental Illness in Malaysia: A Preliminary Qualitative Study

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Su-Lyn Boo ◽  
Jaymee Loong ◽  
Wai-Sheng Ng
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Residential Home ◽  
Work Experiences ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
People With Mental Illness ◽  
Interpretive Approach

This is a preliminary qualitative study, using a basic interpretive approach, to investigate the work experiences of people with mental illness in Malaysia. Six females and four males (aged 30-70) from a residential home for the mentally ill participated in semi-structured interviews. Three inter-relating themes emerged, namely the experience of self at work, perception of work, and experience of others at work. All participants reported problems in either work or family relationships; most of which interfered with their work. In addition, findings suggest that the participants' self experience may be related to the extent of one's illness integration, experience of psychosis, attitude towards illness, locus of control, and self-efficacy. Limitations and implications of the study are also discussed.

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