scholarly journals International Psychiatry – the way forward

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
Hamid Ghodse
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychiatric Disorder ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Psychiatric Practice ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
International Dimension ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
The Relationship

All psychiatrists would acknowledge that communication between individuals is fundamental to their speciality, but it is perhaps less obvious that the increasing ease and speed of communication worldwide are also having a profound effect on psychiatric practice. With this improved communication comes an awareness of the commonality of many mental health issues and recognition that there is much to learn from others working in very diverse environments. It is also true that many mental health problems have an international dimension, particularly when large numbers of people are displaced by war or other disasters. Increasingly we need to have a better understanding of other cultures and the relationship between culture, mental health and psychiatric disorder.

Media, Social Media, and the Securitization of Mental Health Problems in Nepal

2021 ◽  
pp. 838-859
Author(s):  
Sudeep Uprety ◽  
Rajesh Ghimire
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mainstream Media ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Securitization Theory ◽  
Journalistic Professionalism

This chapter attempts to unfold the trend and nature of mainstream and social media coverage on mental health issues in Nepal through suicide case of Yama Buddha, a popular musician. Using the securitization theory and concepts of threat construction and threat neutralization, major findings through content analysis and key informant interviews reveal reputed mainstream media following cautious route towards threat neutralization and therefore, maintaining a level of journalistic professionalism. However, especially in the other online media, blogs, and other social media, there were sensationalist words and tone used to attract the audience, triggering various sorts of emotional responses, thereby fulfilling the act of securitization. Major recommendations from this chapter include more awareness and understanding about the nature and type of mental health problems; capacity building of journalists and media professionals to better understand and report on mental health problems; development and proper implementation of media guidelines on reporting mental health issues.

scholarly journals Global prevalence of mental health issues among the general population during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Surapon Nochaiwong ◽  
Chidchanok Ruengorn ◽  
Kednapa Thavorn ◽  
Brian Hutton ◽  
Ratanaporn Awiphan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
General Population ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Global Prevalence ◽  
Mental Health Issues

AbstractTo provide a contemporary global prevalence of mental health issues among the general population amid the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. We searched electronic databases, preprint databases, grey literature, and unpublished studies from January 1, 2020, to June 16, 2020 (updated on July 11, 2020), with no language restrictions. Observational studies using validated measurement tools and reporting data on mental health issues among the general population were screened to identify all relevant studies. We have included information from 32 different countries and 398,771 participants. The pooled prevalence of mental health issues amid the COVID-19 pandemic varied widely across countries and regions and was higher than previous reports before the COVID-19 outbreak began. The global prevalence estimate was 28.0% for depression; 26.9% for anxiety; 24.1% for post-traumatic stress symptoms; 36.5% for stress; 50.0% for psychological distress; and 27.6% for sleep problems. Data are limited for other aspects of mental health issues. Our findings highlight the disparities between countries in terms of the poverty impacts of COVID-19, preparedness of countries to respond, and economic vulnerabilities that impact the prevalence of mental health problems. Research on the social and economic burden is needed to better manage mental health problems during and after epidemics or pandemics. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD 42020177120.

scholarly journals Professional Footballers’ Association Counselors’ Perceptions of the Role Long-Term Injury Plays in Mental Health Issues Presented by Current and Former Players

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 451-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Misia Gervis ◽  
Helen Pickford ◽  
Thomas Hau
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to investigate counselors’ professional understanding of the long-term psychological consequences of injury in UK football players. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 counselors who were registered to work for the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA). The interviews examined the counselors’ perception of the relationship between long-term injury and presenting mental health issues, the antecedents to those mental health issues, and recommendations for psychological intervention following injury. The critical finding was the mental health problems regularly presented to PFA counselors were often the psychological and behavioral consequences of long-term injury. Counselors recommended that early and sustained psychological intervention with long-term injured players would act as a preventative measure against future mental health issues.

Mental Health Issues in Institutionalized Adolescent Orphans

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aijaz Ahmed Bhat ◽  
Dr. Sadaqat Rahman ◽  
Nasir Mohammad Bhat
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Dependence ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Separation Anxiety ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Separation Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Mental Health Issues

The aim of the study was to determine the nature and extend of Mental Health issues in institutionalized adolescent orphans of District Kupwara. A case study of orphans aged 11 to 17 years from 04 orphanages in Kupwara. A structured and internationally standardized interview schedule MINI Kid (Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview for Kids) was used for data collection and socio-demographic sheet was also used for additional information. Kapuswaour’s scale was used to see the Socio-economic status of kids. Data were cleaned and analyzed by SPSS version 16.00 windows. Eleven participants (13.75%) met DSM 1V criteria for MDE, 6.5% reported suicidal tendencies, 11.25% showed dysthymic symptoms, 10% panic disorder, 20% agoraphobia, 7.5% separation anxiety disorder, 16.25% social phobia, 15% specific phobia, 6.25% PTSD symptoms, 1.25% substance dependence (Non-alcoholic), 3.75% ADHD, 1.25% conduct disorder, 3.75% ODD, 8.75% GAD and nineteen participants i.e. 23.75% showed co-morbid conditions. Orphan-hood brings a host of various mental health vulnerabilities. A cultural recognition of Mental Health problems and the long term negative consequences of these issues need to be developed and interventions to address these vulnerabilities and risks for mental health problems among institutionalized orphans.

scholarly journals Assessment of Mental Health Problems of School Children Aged 11-17 Years Using Self Report Strength and Difficulty Questionnaire (SDQ)

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hem Sagar Rimal ◽  
Archana Pokharel
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
School Children ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Emotional Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
P Value ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Total Strength ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
High Prevalence

Introduction: It is now recognized that psychological disorders, among children and adolescents have high prevalence rate. Currently, there is limited data on the prevalence of mental health problems among adolescents especially in the developing country like Nepal. The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of mental health issues among school children aged 11-17 years. Materials and Methods: The self rated version of Strength and Difficulty Questionnaire (SDQ-YR1) were given to the students and answers were collected and the data was analyzed using SPSS version 16.1. The questions were in the Likert scale 0(not true), 1(somewhat true) and 2(certainly true). The data collected also included parent’s educational and occupational status. Results: A total of 159 students participated in the study after receiving well informed consent from the parents. There were 96(60%) boys and 63 (40%) girls’ participants in the study. Among all the participants in this study 18.6% had a total-Strength and Difficulty Questionnaire (SDQ) score that can be classified as abnormal by published cutoffs. The emotional problems (24.5%) and peer relationship problem (22%) were the two common problems screened as an abnormal SDQ score. Girls were significantly more likely to have emotional problems than boys (p value <0.05) where as boys were significantly more likely to have Hyperactivity/inattention score in SDQ than girls (p value<0.05).Gender difference was also significant statistically as girls had higher abnormal total SDQ score than boys (p value < 0.05). Conclusion: There is high prevalence of mental health issues in children but a study in large sample is recommended. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i3.8752 J. Nepal Paediatr. Soc. 2013;33(3):172-176

scholarly journals MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN THE YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
P K. Tkachenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Young Adult Literature ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues

The article analyzes the various mental health issues that are addressed in the Young Adult literature. This article describes books that talk about these issues.

scholarly journals Manage Stress to Tackle Mental Health Problems in the Workplace

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Elizabeth Mickel
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Work Organizations ◽  
Supportive Environment ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Productivity Increase ◽  
Lost Productivity ◽  
And Coping

The number of people suffering from mental health problems in the workplace is alarming. As costs resulting from lost productivity increase, so does the need for work organizations to address mental health issues. Because stress negatively contributes to mental health, employers are encouraged to tackle mental health problems by assisting employees with stress management. In addition to creating a supportive environment, training employees on boundary and coping strategies, promoting and supporting daily recovery efforts, and encouraging and facilitating access to social support are described as three approaches work organizations may want to embrace.

Mental health issues in child protection cases: A study of protective cases in the Family Division of the Children’s Court, Victoria

1997 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 14-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosemary Sheehan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Division ◽  
Children's Court ◽  
Children’S Court

This article discusses the problems which confronted the Family Division of the Children’s Court, Victoria, in the management of cases in which there were mental health issues. Mental health issues were one of the major reasons for protective concerns in one in four cases presented to the Court during this study. They were cases which were often difficult to decide both because magistrates did not have knowledge about mental health problems and because there was a lack of expert information to assist them. Contributions by specialist mental health practitioners to the assessment of child protection applications were negligible and this meant the mental health problems were not identified for the Court. A more cooperative system which allows mental health professionals to work closely with the child protection service would be of greater assistance to the Court.

scholarly journals Risk factors for mental health symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic in ophthalmic personnel and students in USA (& Canada): a cross-sectional survey study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Pang ◽  
Meng Li ◽  
Connor Robbs ◽  
Jingyun Wang ◽  
Samiksha F. Jain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Eye Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mental Health Issues

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic poses mental health challenges to frontline healthcare workers. Eye care professionals may be especially susceptible to mental health problems due to high-risk exposures to patients. Yet, no prior research has studied mental health issues among eye care professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic among eye care professionals. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey study among eye care professionals and students in the United States and Canada from June 23 to July 8, 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 8505 eye care professionals and students received email invitations to the survey and 2134 participated. We measured mental health outcomes including symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress using validated scales, as well as potential risk factors including demographic characteristics, state-level COVID-19 case counts, participants’ patient interactions, childcare responsibilities, and pre-pandemic stress levels. Linear multiple regression and logistic regression analyses were used to determine relationships between risk factors and mental health outcomes. Results We found that 38.4% of eyecare professional participants in the survey met screening threshold as probable cases of anxiety, depression, or both during the COVID-19 pandemic. Controlling for self-reported pre-pandemic stress level and state COVID-19 case daily cases, significant risk factors for depression, anxiety, and psychological stress during the COVID-19 pandemic included: being female, younger age, and being Black or Asian. Interestingly, we found two somewhat surprising protective factors against depression symptoms: more frequent interactions with patients and having a greater proportion of childcare responsibilities at home. Conclusions This study showed a high prevalence of mental health problems and revealed disparities in mental health among eye care personnel and students: Female, younger, Black, and Asian populations are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues. These results indicate that it is critical to identify mental health issues more effectively and develop interventions among this population to address this significant and growing public health issue. The strategies and policies should be reflective of the demographic disparities in this vulnerable population.

scholarly journals Counterintuitive findings from a qualitative study of mental health in English women’s prisons

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 216-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura S. Caulfield
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Women's Prisons ◽  
Large Numbers ◽  
Women In Prison ◽  
Experiences Of Women ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose Large numbers of women in prison report significant emotional and mental health problems, and there is evidence to suggest that the prison environment may exacerbate the incidence and severity of these issues (Armour, 2012). However, there has been limited exploration of the extent to which women’s mental health problems exist prior to incarceration, whether symptoms first occur in incarceration, and how incarceration affects this. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach In-depth interviews were conducted with 43 women incarcerated in three English prisons and a thematic analysis of the data was conducted. Review of official prison records provided a form of data triangulation. Findings Analysis of the data revealed that while many women who experienced mental health issues in prison had experienced these issues in the past, a number of women reported first experiencing mental health and emotional problems only after entering prison. Although these problems often recede, this demonstrates the significant impact that entering prison can have upon the mental health of women. Unusually, the data highlighted many positive experiences of support within prison. However, there was some lack of consistency in the treatment and support offered to women. Originality/value The data presented here are in many ways more positive than previous research and – as opposed to much of the existing literature that simply states the prevalence women’s issues in prison – provides insight into the lived experiences of women in prison. This paper documents how prison can present an opportunity for women to engage with treatment, but there is a need for a clearer understanding of women’s needs and consistent and appropriate support.

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