Suicidal behavior in Indian adolescents

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Samuel ◽  
Leo Sher
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Herbal Remedies ◽  
Indian Culture ◽  
Indian Adolescents ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Commit Suicide

Abstract Suicide is both a public and mental health problem, and is a leading cause of deaths, especially among adolescents. Two factors that contribute to the decision of adolescents to commit suicide are having a primary mood disorder and/or substance use. In the Indian culture, the family unit has both a positive and negative impact on suicide. The family serves as a protective factor that provides a strong support for the individual, but alternately creates an inseparable individual when seeking mental health care, which often complicates the situation. Due to the stigma, Indians typically perceive having a mental illness as shameful. Religion is integral to the Indian culture so much so that individuals often use herbal remedies, seek help from religious leaders, and attend religious establishments prior to obtaining a mental health evaluation in those that are subsequently deemed as mentally ill. Despite the fact that suicides are underreported and misdiagnosed in India, it is known that the highest rates are among those <30 years old. The methods most commonly used to commit suicide in India include the ingestion of poison (often pesticides), hanging, burning, and drowning. When immigrating, Indians tend to switch the methods they use to commit suicide from ingestion of poison to hanging, which may reflect a lack of available poisonous substances or the influence of the host culture. Considering the high suicide rates in adolescents, the importance of providing psychoeducation, restricting access to lethal means, and promoting social integration in immigrants are various ways by which suicides in Indian adolescents can be avoided.

Ketidakstabilan Emosi dan Mood Masyarakat Dimasa Pandemi Covid-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-34
Author(s):  
Dira Anjania Rifani ◽  
Dedi Rianto Rahadi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Emotional Instability ◽  
Business People ◽  
The Family ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Anxiety And Fear

The Covid-19 pandemic has a major impact on all aspects of life. One of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic is human mental health. Human mental health related to emotions and moods is an important factor in carrying out all human activities. The emotional stability and mood of an individual are influenced by heredity, environment and current circumstances. In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, everythings have changed drastically from usual, people are forced to be able to face the pressure that occurs from a social, economic and cultural side. Therefore, special attention is needed so that this pandemic can all be passed even though it is more difficult and complicated. The formulation of the problem is how the Emotional Instability and Mood of the Community During the Covid-19 Pandemic. This study uses a causal research design and adopts qualitative research methods with subjects consisting of parents, students, workers, and business people. The results of his research are that the Covid-19 pandemic certainly has a major negative impact on people's mental health, which begins with stress, anxiety and fear in the community and then leads to conflicts within the family, environment, and country.

scholarly journals Family support as a protective factor for attitudes toward social distancing and in preserving positive mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
pp. 135910532097169
Author(s):  
Shifeng Li ◽  
Qingying Xu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Positive Mental Health ◽  
Perceived Support ◽  
Chinese People ◽  
Social Distancing

We examined the role of family support in influencing attitudes about social distancing and positive mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic among 1547 Chinese people. The results showed that after the effects of demographic variables were controlled, perceived support from family members made unique contributions to their attitudes about social distancing and positive mental health both directly and indirectly (via buffering loneliness). These results suggest that strong support from family plays an important role in improving individuals’ attitudes about social distancing and maintaining positive mental health during the epidemic.

scholarly journals Ordinary magic in extraordinary circumstances: Predictors of positive mental health outcomes for early adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Ashworth ◽  
David W. Putwain ◽  
Shane McLoughlin ◽  
Pooja Saini ◽  
Jennifer Chopra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Early Adolescents ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Good Mental Health ◽  
General Wellbeing

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions have had a negative impact on the mental health and wellbeing of many people worldwide, but there is evidence to suggest this has been a particularly challenging for adolescents. However, there is a paucity of research examining the factors that have promoted good mental health during this time. The aim of the current study was to identify the protective factors among early adolescents in the UK that promoted better mental health outcomes (internalising and externalising difficulties, and wellbeing) during the first national COVID-19 lockdown. Between September and December 2020, 290 11–14 year olds across the North West of England were recruited to complete an online survey, consisting of several measures pertaining to their experiences of lockdown, and their mental health and wellbeing. Hierarchical multiple regression was used to analyse the data. Results indicated that higher participant-rated lockdown experience (the extent to which it was fun, easy, and good) and higher levels of optimism were protective factors for all three outcomes of interest. Greater adherence to Government guidance was also a protective factor for internalising difficulties and general wellbeing. Stronger family connection was a protective factor for externalising difficulties only, while stronger peer connection was a protective factor for general wellbeing only. In summary, the ‘ordinary magic’ of supportive relationships and positive experiences appear to be some of the key factors needed to ensure adolescents maintain good mental health and wellbeing, and to help them overcome the difficulties posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals The Role of Family and Community in The Treatment of Mental Disorder Patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 001-005
Author(s):  
Tutut Pujianto ◽  
Retno Ardanari Agustin
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Family Role ◽  
Health Treatment ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Individual

Mental health is an integral part of health, and a condition that affects the physical, mental, and  social  development  of  the  individual  optimally.  Mental  disorder  is  disturbances  in:  cognitive, volition, emotion (affective), and actions (psychomotor). Mental disorder is a collection of abnormal circumstances, whether physically related, or mentally. It is divided into two groups, namely: mental disorder  (neurosis)  and  mental  illness  (psychosis).  Mental  disorder  is  caused  by  some  of  the  above causes affected simultaneously or coincidence occurs. The purpose of this study was to increase the role of family and society in the treatment of mental disorder patients which was consequently could reduce the number of mental disorders patients This research used obsevational design with descriptive analy- sis. The subjects were family members who treat mental disorder patients as much as 16 respondents. The data collection was done in October 2012. The family role data grouped into appropriate and inappro- priate  category.  The  research  found  that  11  people  (68.75%)  in  the  category  of  inappropriate,  and appropriate by 5 people (31.25%), with average family role of 63.19%. The higher of inappropriate category was because 9 respondents (56.25%) in the age of elderly (> 50 years). This condition caused a decrease in the ability to perform daily activities, including health treatment. There were 4 patients who have been treated for 7-14 years, so the family feels accustomed to the condition of the patient. There were 8 people (50%) in productive age treated the patients, so it could not be done continuously. Based on these conditions, there should be efforts to increase knowledge and willingness of the patients and families, in caring for patients with mental disorders. The examples of such activities were to consult with the nearest health employees, and report to the health worker if there is a risky condition immedi- ately.

scholarly journals Η επίδραση της γονικής κατάθλιψης στην ψυχική υγεία των παιδιών

2017 ◽  
Vol 2016 (1) ◽  
pp. 459
Author(s):  
Παρασκευή Κορωναίου ◽  
Alexandros - Stamatios Antoniou
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Parental Depression ◽  
Behavioral Difficulties ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Economic Problems ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
The Family ◽  
Mental Problems ◽  
Genetic And Environmental Factors ◽  
The Individual

The purpose of this research was to investigate the effects of depression on the mental health of their children, such as the risk of developing depression in adolescent and adulthood. Although the precise mechanisms of linking parental depression to child psychological problems are unknown, genetic and environmental factors seem to play an important role. Surveys have found that children whose parents were diagnosed with depression were two to three times more likely to develop mental problems than those whose parents did not have depression. Because of depression, the individual suffers in basic social and emotional areas and therefore parents with this disorder appear to have deficits in their interactions with their children, with negative consequences for the development of the latter. Parental depression may also affect children's behavior in indirect ways, such as intercourse and divorce in the family. With regard to mother, postpartum depression appears to have an important role, which may have later consequences for the behavior of girls and boys, and depression in the father is seen to have a greater impact on boys who are at greater risk of developing behavioral difficulties. In addition, the potential for emotional difficulties in children increases when the family coexists with both mental health and socio-economic problems, indicating that coping with the particular needs of these families is likely to prevent childhood mental problems.  

Parents' Psychological Factors Promoting Children's Mental Health and Emotional Regulation During the COVID-19 Lockdown

2021 ◽  
pp. 47-63
Author(s):  
Mara Morelli ◽  
Elena Cattelino ◽  
Roberto Baiocco ◽  
Emiddia Longobardi ◽  
Carmen Trumello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Children’S Mental Health ◽  
Children's Mental Health

On March 9th, 2020 Italy went into lockdown due to the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Several studies showed how the pandemic had a negative impact on children's psychologi-cal well-being. The present research studied how parents can promote their children's psy-chological well-being, in order to understand how to help parents in managing this unprec-edented situation. A total of 277 parents of children aged 6 to 13 years old completed an online survey. MANCOVA analyses showed that children with more anxiety and depres-sion, more lability/negativity and less emotional regulation had parents with more psycho-logical distress, less regulatory emotional self-efficacy, and less parenting self-efficacy (all p .01). Parents were important protective factor for their children's mental health during the lockdown.

Children of Parents With Affective Disorder

1989 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 313-319
Author(s):  
William R. Beardslee
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Health Professional ◽  
Adaptive Functioning ◽  
Acute Illness ◽  
Parental Distress ◽  
Collaborative Relationship ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Individual

Depression is a family illness. The pediatrician's involvement is as a physician for the family. Initially, his or her role is as a diagnostician for the family. The presence of depressive symptoms in either a parent or a child requires investigation and may signal distress in other members of the family as well as the individual with symptoms. Often, even for parents, depressive symptoms will be first evident to the pediatrician. This provides a significant responsibility and the opportunity to function as a physician for the family in distress. An ongoing collaborative relationship with a psychiatrist or other mental health professional will aid in the treatment of disorder in the parents. Furthermore, in the absence of acute illness, there is an opportunity to discuss and help the family to understand the illness and to encourage resiliencies within the child or children. There is also the opportunity for continued follow-up, both of the parental distress and of the children's adaptive functioning.

scholarly journals Physical Activity Protects Against the Negative Impact of Coronavirus Fear on Adolescent Mental Health and Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura J. Wright ◽  
Sarah E. Williams ◽  
Jet J. C. S. Veldhuijzen van Zanten
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Adolescent Mental Health ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Health And Well Being

Background: The severity of the Coronavirus pandemic has led to lockdowns in different countries to reduce the spread of the infection. These lockdown restrictions are likely to be detrimental to mental health and well-being in adolescents. Physical activity can be beneficial for mental health and well-being; however, research has yet to examine associations between adolescent physical activity and mental health and well-being during lockdown.Purpose: Examine the effects of adolescent perceived Coronavirus prevalence and fear on mental health and well-being and investigate the extent to which physical activity can be a protective factor against these concerns.Methods: During United Kingdom lockdown restrictions, 165 participants (100 female, aged 13–19) completed an online questionnaire assessing perceived Coronavirus prevalence and fear, physical activity, and indicators of mental health and well-being (stress, anxiety, depression, fatigue, vitality, and perceived health). Separate hierarchical multiple linear regression analyses (with age, gender, perceived Coronavirus prevalence, and fear entered in step 1, and physical activity in step 2) were run to predict each well-being outcome.Results: Regression analyses indicated that in general, while Coronavirus fear was a negative predictor, physical activity was a positive and stronger predictor of enhanced mental health and well-being outcomes.Conclusion: Findings suggest that physical activity during the Coronavirus pandemic can counteract the negative effects of Coronavirus fear on adolescent mental health and well-being. Therefore, physical activity should be promoted during lockdown to support good mental health and well-being.

scholarly journals Family Perceptions and Coping Strategies in Cases of Intersexuality: Understanding their Significance

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 573-580 ◽  
Author(s):  
Medeiros Rocha Santos Moara de ◽  
Cristina Cavalcanti Ferreira de Araujo Tereza
Keyword(s):  
Family System ◽  
Necessary Conditions ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Perceptions ◽  
The Moment ◽  
The Individual ◽  
And Coping

Considering that the intersexual condition has a negative impact on the individual, their family, and society, health professionals and researchers have dedicated themselves to studying and assisting families faced with such an experience. The purpose of this study is to describe and understand the perceptions of primary caregivers regarding intersexuality and its developmental aspects. Six mothers and one grandmother of school age children were interviewed. The data indicated that living with the stigma of intersexuality can mean a permanent state of crisis within the family system. Issues such as guilt about the child's suffering and questions related to the choice of gender follow the family from the moment of diagnosis. It is suggested that the therapeutic follow-up should foster the necessary conditions for the family group to be organized as a model of competence, replacing the model of guilt.

Sexual Abuse of Children and Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

2019 ◽  
pp. 578-587
Author(s):  
Sanjeev Kumar Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
The Individual

This chapter describes the incidence of sexual abuse is often reported in children and adults, but these incidences are not uncommon in the individual with intellectual disabilities (IDs). This heinous behavior carries a negative impact not only on the individual but also on their family. The purpose of the chapter is threefold, first is to present a brief review of the available literature on sexual abuse in children and adults with IDs, second is to discuss preventive, supportive and intervention strategies for clinical practice and third is to report a case series, where five cases are described. The intent is to provide mental health professionals and clinicians' information about consequences of sexual abuse and strategies for prevention and intervention. These strategies have clinical utility and can be incorporated while dealing individual with IDs and their parents or caregivers.

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