scholarly journals Framing Mental Health Within Digital Games: An Exploratory Case Study of Hellblade

10.2196/12432 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. e12432 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Fordham ◽  
Christopher Ball
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Collaborative Design ◽  
Game Design ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Frame Analysis ◽  
Digital Games ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Embodied Experiences

Background Researchers and therapists have increasingly turned to digital games for new forms of treatments and interventions for people suffering from a variety of mental health issues. Yet, the depiction of mental illness within digital games typically promotes stigmatized versions of those with mental health concerns. Recently, more games have attempted to implement more realistic and respectful depictions of mental health conditions. Objective This paper presents an exploratory analysis of a contemporary game that has the potential to change the way researchers, practitioners, and game designers approach topics of mental health within the context of gaming. Methods A case study of Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice was conducted using frame analysis to show how key design choices for this game present the potential for new ways of approaching games and mental health. Results A case study of Hellblade’s development shows how research-informed collaborative design with mental health practitioners, scientists, and individuals with mental health problems can lead to a realistic depiction of mental illness in games. Furthermore, the use of frame analysis demonstrates how to harness narrative, mechanics, and technology to create embodied experiences of mental health, which has the potential to promote empathetic understanding. Conclusions This paper highlights an exemplary case of collaborative commercial game design for entertainment purposes in relation to mental health. Understanding the success of Hellblade's depiction of psychosis can improve serious games research and design. Further research must continue to provide deeper analysis of not only games that depict mental illness, but also the design process behind them.

scholarly journals Framing Mental Health Within Digital Games: An Exploratory Case Study of Hellblade (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Fordham ◽  
Christopher Ball
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Collaborative Design ◽  
Game Design ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Frame Analysis ◽  
Digital Games ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Embodied Experiences

BACKGROUND Researchers and therapists have increasingly turned to digital games for new forms of treatments and interventions for people suffering from a variety of mental health issues. Yet, the depiction of mental illness within digital games typically promotes stigmatized versions of those with mental health concerns. Recently, more games have attempted to implement more realistic and respectful depictions of mental health conditions. OBJECTIVE This paper presents an exploratory analysis of a contemporary game that has the potential to change the way researchers, practitioners, and game designers approach topics of mental health within the context of gaming. METHODS A case study of Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice was conducted using frame analysis to show how key design choices for this game present the potential for new ways of approaching games and mental health. RESULTS A case study of Hellblade’s development shows how research-informed collaborative design with mental health practitioners, scientists, and individuals with mental health problems can lead to a realistic depiction of mental illness in games. Furthermore, the use of frame analysis demonstrates how to harness narrative, mechanics, and technology to create embodied experiences of mental health, which has the potential to promote empathetic understanding. CONCLUSIONS This paper highlights an exemplary case of collaborative commercial game design for entertainment purposes in relation to mental health. Understanding the success of Hellblade's depiction of psychosis can improve serious games research and design. Further research must continue to provide deeper analysis of not only games that depict mental illness, but also the design process behind them.

scholarly journals Attitudes surrounding the disclosure of mental illness

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
pp. S288-S289
Author(s):  
Brishti Sengupta ◽  
Pritha Dasgupta
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
General Population ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Population Group ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Attitude Shift

AimsTo survey the effect of COVID-19 on mental health of both medical professionals and the general population, as well as attitudes surrounding the disclosure of mental illness.MethodAn online survey comprised of two questionnaires, one for medical professionals and one for the general population, were conducted via social media. Both questionnaires asked respondents of the effect of COVID-19 on their mental health, and the former asked respondents about the effect of COVID-19 on their patient group's mental health. The questionnaires went on to ask respondents about their attitudes to mental health disclosure in various scenarios, to varying groups of people. The general population group was also asked how they would react if someone else disclosed their mental illness to them.ResultThe questionnaire for the medical professionals gained 62 respondents and the one for the general population had 122 respondents, with responses from multiple nations. Overall, COVID-19 has affected everyone's mental health to a degree, and all groups had reservations about disclosing their mental health issues to others. The medical professionals were especially reluctant to disclose mental illness to their patients, but were more comfortable when it came to disclosing mental illness to colleagues. The general population, however, was much more reluctant to disclose mental health issues to their colleagues. The general population were, on the whole, willing to listen to and help anyone who came to them with mental health concerns. Both groups surveyed showed reluctance toward disclosure to the wider community.ConclusionCOVID-19 appears to significantly affect not only physical health, but mental health as well. There is at least some degree of stigma surrounding the disclosure of mental health issues. While most would be happy to help anyone who came to them with their mental health problems, there seems to be an attitude shift when people must contend with mental health issues of their own.

Maddi Faith in conversation with Jerome Carson

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-16
Author(s):  
Maddi Faith ◽  
Jerome Carson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of Maddi Faith. Design/methodology/approach In this single case study, Maddi gives a short background and the origins of her mental health issues and is then interviewed by Jerome. Findings Maddi tells the authors how her problems developed in her childhood and of the journey she has been on since. Research limitations/implications Single case studies provide a single perspective. Yet are they of any less value than a commentary by an academic? On the contrary, many offer unique insights into how the authors provide services for people with mental health problems, and of better ways to help them. Practical implications Maddi raises the issue of “falling between services”, with the result that the individual concerned does not receive the help they need. Social implications The persistent stigma of mental health problems is an issue that will need to be addressed for decades if it is to be overcome. Personal witness is vital in tackling this issue. Maddi has already done a lot to address this through her work at University. Originality/value The Trust the second author worked for, for many years used to have a staff “Made a Difference” award. Maddi surely deserves such an award for her own efforts to develop our understanding of the realities of mental health problems.

Role of Stigma and Attitudes Toward Help-Seeking from a General Practitioner for Mental Health Problems in a Rural Town

2005 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 514-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Wrigley ◽  
Henry Jackson ◽  
Fiona Judd ◽  
Angela Komiti
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Psychological Help ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Perceived Stigma ◽  
Professional Psychological Help ◽  
Mental Health Issues

Objective: To examine the role of perceived stigma and attitudes to seeking care in predicting help-seeking from a general practitioner (GP) for mental health problems. Method: Across-sectional surveyin 2002 with self-repor t questionnaires assessing current levels of symptomatology, disability, attitudes towards mental illness, knowledge of prevalence and causes of mental illness, contact with mental illness and help-seeking behaviour and preferences and attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help. Results: No significant relationship was found between symptom measures and measures of disability and help-seeking. Variables positively associated with general attitudes to seeking professional psychological help were: lower perceived stigma, and biological rather than person-based causal attributions for schizophrenia. Willingness to discuss mental health issues with a GP was predicted by the perceived helpfulness of the GP and by no other variable. Conclusions: Causal attributions and perceivedstigma rather than participants' levels of symptomatology and disability influence attitudes to help-seeking for mental health issues. Efforts to improve attitudes to help-seeking should focus on reducing stigma and improving mental health literacy regarding the causes of disorders.

Shelley Seaton in conversation with Jerome Carson

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-15
Author(s):  
Shelley Seaton ◽  
Jerome Carson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Life Story ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Post Natal Depression

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a profile of Shelley Seaton. Design/methodology/approach Shelley gives a short background to her life story and is then interviewed by Jerome. Findings Shelley tells us about a number of life events that impacted on her mental health issues, starting with childhood bullying and also abusive relationships. Research limitations/implications The case study approach privileges the person’s lived experience. It also lets us see the unique complexity of each person’s story. Practical implications Shelley received little help in the form of counselling either at school or when she experienced post-natal depression. Social implications When mental health problems start in childhood, schools have a vital role to play. While the bullying stopped when Shelley’s Mum went to the school, the damage was already done. She was given no support to help her through this. Originality/value Patricia Deegan has asked, “Could you have survived what this person has survived?” (Deegan, 1996, p. 95). Shelley’s story is a tale of survival.

The psychological impact of implantable cardioverter defibrillators: a case study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Gaynor Richards
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Cardiac Death ◽  
Mental Distress ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillators

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators are the most effective therapy available to prevent sudden cardiac death. Both depression and anxiety are common disorders in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators. Nurses need to recognise both mental distress and mental illness to ensure that these patients receive prompt assessment, care and management. This article discusses the nature of mental health problems in people with implantable cardioverter defibrillators and how nurses can recognise and assess them, as well as support patients.

scholarly journals Mental Health: Promoting Awareness Through 3D Animated Short Film

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11S2) ◽  
pp. 219-229
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Short Film ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
3 Dimensional ◽  
Working Adults ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
The Media

Having a mental health problem quite upsetting, confusing and scary at first. The scares often be filled with negative thoughts that can be unrealistic way to happen just like been shown on the media. Mental health is a common human experience, but by having the mental illness is something that needs the treatment. Some of people living in current times causing depression, anxiety and many others of mental health problems. Some young working adults struggle with emotional and physical issues as they leave university, before or maybe in working world. The aim of the research is to study about the mental health issues among the animators or artists in creative industry and it will be focus on the visualising the issues arise in animation in certain medium which is in 3D (3-Dimensional) animation. With this research, we hoped that it will increase the knowledge to people about mental illness that been faced by the animators and can create the awareness regarding mental health issues through the animation.

scholarly journals MENTAL ILLNESS: AN INVISIBLE TRAUMA

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofia Khanam
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Mental Disease ◽  
Cultural Identification ◽  
Addictive Behaviors ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
School Work ◽  
Broad Variety ◽  
And Behavior

Mental disease, often known as mental health problems, encompasses a broad variety of disorders that impact your emotions, thought, and behavior. Depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors are all examples of mental illness. Many people suffer from mental health issues from time totime. When persistent indications and symptoms create regular stress and impair your capacity to operate, a mental health problem becomes a mental disease.Mental illness can make you unhappy and cause issues in your everyday life, such as in school, work, or in your relationships. Symptoms may usually be controlled with a combination of medicines and talk therapy (psychotherapy). Mental illness has no age, gender, geography, money, social position, race/ethnicity, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation, background, or other element of cultural identification; it can afflict anybody. While mental illness can strike at any age, 3/4 of all cases begin before the age of 24.

Stigmatisation of mental illness in the workplace: evidence and consequences

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (02) ◽  
pp. 102-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Bezborodovs ◽  
G. Thornicroft
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Stigma And Discrimination ◽  
Workplace Stigma

SummaryWork plays an important part in everyday life. For people experiencing mental health problems employment may both provide a source of income, improved self-esteem and stability, and influence the course and outcomes of the disorder. Yet in many countries the work-place consistently surfaces as the context where people with mental health problems feel stigmatised and discriminated the most. This paper will review the existing evidence of stigma and discrimination in the workplace, consider the consequences of workplace stigma on the lives of people experiencing mental health problems, and discuss implications for further action.

Socio Demographic and Clinical Profile of Indoor Female Patients of RINPAS

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Rajni Suri ◽  
Anshu Suri ◽  
Neelam Kumari ◽  
Amool R. Singh ◽  
Manisha Kiran
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional

The role of women is very crucial in our society. She cares for her parents, partner, children and other relatives. She performs all types of duties in family and also in the society without any expectations. Because of playing many roles, women often face many challenges in their life including both physical and mental. Mental health problems affect women and men equally, but some problems are more common among women including both physical and mental health problems. Aim of the study - The present study is aimed to describe and compare the clinical and socio-demographic correlates of female mentally ill patients. Methods and Materials: The study includes 180 female mentally ill patients based on cross sectional design and the sample for the study was drawn purposively. A semi structured socio-demographic data sheet was prepared to collect relevant information as per the need of the study. Result: The present study reveals that the socio-demographic factors contribute a vital role in mental illness. Findings also showed that majority of patients had mental problems in the age range of 20-30 have high rate. Illiterate and primary level of education and daily wage working women as well as low and middle socio-economic status women are more prone to have mental illness. Other factors like marital status, type of family and religion etc also important factors for mental illness. Keywords: Socio demographic profile, female, psychiatric patient

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