An Audit of Mental Health: A Comparative Study of Adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Riti Das Dhankar ◽  
Dr Asha Hingar
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
School Children ◽  
Private School ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Government School ◽  
Good Mental Health ◽  
Significant Difference

Mental health is an integral and essential component of health. The WHO constitution states: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Today, it is recognized that good mental health is not just the absence of mental illness. Nor is it absolute – some people are more mentally healthy than others, whether you are mentally ill or not. In order to determine the mental health of adolescent school going children, government and private schools from the domain of Jaipur city were taken. A sample of total of 300 adolescents consisting of 150 government school adolescents and 150 private school adolescents were taken. The test used was Mental Health Battery (MHI) (Verma, J. and Srivastava, A.K. 1996). It was found that in all the dimensions of mental health, no significant difference was found for government and private school children. It is a matter of concern for all the parents, teachers and society as a whole that both the groups are poor on a mental health scale.

scholarly journals The Psychological Well-Being among Government and Non Government School Teachers: A Comparative Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiran Vaghela
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Government School ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Result Show ◽  
Test Result

Aim of the research is to find out the Psychological Well-being among School teachers. So investigator selected two groups one is government school teachers  and other is  non government school teachers, both groups have 400 persons. In one group has 200 and other one groups has 200 persons. The all subjects were randomly selected. Data were collected from Ahmadabad district. Scale was use for data collection is personal datasheet and Psychological Well-being scale developed by Bhogale and Prakash (1995), and data were analysis by “f” test. Result show, There is no significant difference between the psychological well-being of government and non government school teachers. There is no significant difference between the psychological well-being of male and female and urban and rural area.

Impact on personal growth and environment conservation self-perception in a volunteering program with adults with severe mental illness (SMI)

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. s280-s281
Author(s):  
D. Cabezas Sánchez ◽  
A. Ramírez Macías ◽  
J. Sáiz Galdós
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Green Area ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

Introduction“Viaje del Parnaso” is a volunteering project developed at the Day Center Aranjuez2 (CD2) for helping adults with SMI to get a satisfactory and responsible occupation through their implication in a volunteering work in the community, while involved in the maintenance of a green area in the city of Aranjuez.Objectives/aimsThe aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the project on the volunteers’ lives in terms of personal growth and environment conservation and compare its results with non-volunteers also attended at the CD2.MethodsThe project was carried once a week during 45 weeks. 11 volunteers participated on the project, plus 5 non-volunteers were considered as cuasi-control group. The instruments applied were an item on “environment conservation” and 2 subscale items of “Personal Growth” from the Ryff Scales of psychological well-being. Measures were applied at baseline, 6 and 12 months after.ResultsSignificant differences were found on the environment conservation item between volunteers at baseline and 6 months after (P < 0.05). Results also revealed a significant difference (P < 0.05) between volunteers and non-volunteers at both variables (“environment conservation” and “Personal Growth”) in baseline and 6 months after treatment.ConclusionsThe data from this study suggest that a volunteering program seems to be an effective intervention for bringing about improvements in well-being of people with SMI, and also for increasing their environmental awareness. These improvements may also help to change the stigma of SMI reinforcing mental health patient's contributions to society.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

"A comparative study of work culture and well-being of private and government school teachers".

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (36) ◽  
Author(s):  
B. P. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Culture ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Government School ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Culture And Mental Health

The present study conducted on 200 private and government school teachers working in Bhiwani district of Haryana. The purpose was to study the effect of work culture on well-being of teachers working in private and government school. Scale of work culture and mental Health Continuum short form was used for Collection of data. The data was analyzed to get mean, S.D. and t value. The results indicate that there exists a significant difference in all components of work culture which influences well-being of the teachers. The result indicates that there exists a significant difference in all components of subjective well-being of private and government school teachers. There is a positive correlation between work culture and subjective well-being. Happy teachers are creative, progressive, innovative, flexible in cognition, energetic, healthy and have good social relations.

scholarly journals A Salutogenic Mental Health Model: Flourishing as a Metaphor for Good Mental Health

2021 ◽  
pp. 47-59
Author(s):  
Nina Helen Mjøsund
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Affective State ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Health Care Context ◽  
Good Mental Health ◽  
Health Model

AbstractThis chapter focuses on a salutogenic understanding of mental health based on the work of Corey Keyes. He is dedicated to research and analysis of mental health as subjective well-being, where mental health is seen from an insider perspective. Flourishing is the pinnacle of good mental health, according to Keyes. He describes how mental health is constituted by an affective state and psychological and social functioning, and how we can measure mental health by the Mental Health Continuum—Short Form (MHC-SF) questionnaire. Further, I elaborate on Keyes’ two continua model of mental health and mental illness, a highly useful model in the health care context, showing that the absence of mental illness does not translate into the presence of mental health. You can also read about how lived experiences of former patients support Keyes dual model of mental health and mental illness. This model makes it clear that people can perceive they have good mental health even with mental illness, as well as people with perceived poor or low mental health can be without any mental disorder. The cumulative evidence for seeing mental disorder and mental health function along two different continua, central mental health concepts, and research significant for health promotion are elaborated in this chapter.

scholarly journals Effect of Surya Namaskara on Mental Health, Self-control and Mindfulness of Adolescent School Children.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niranjan Parajuli ◽  
Mutturaj Shindhe ◽  
Balaram Pradhan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
School Children ◽  
Private School ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Large Sample Size ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract BackgroundA big portion of adolescent school children suffers from mental health problems. Low self-control and mindfulness are positively associated with poor mental health. Therefore, the present study was designed to assess the effect of Surya Namaskara (SN) on mental health, self-control, and mindfulness among school children.Method63(39 female and 24 male) students (mean age = 14.24 years and SD = 0.42 years) studying at 9th grade in a private school in Karnataka, India were recruited as participants of the study. The design of the present study was a non-randomized two arms design. Students in grade 9 section ‘A’ (N= 33) were selected as the intervention group. Whereas, students in grade 9 section ‘B’ (N = 30) were considered as a control group. Students in the intervention group were given SN for 15 days. The participants were administrated the Brief Self-control Scale (BSCS), Mindfulness, Attention and Awareness Scale for Adolescents (MAAS-A), and General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12) questionnaires on the baseline and after 15 days of intervention. ResultsFindings of the present study showed a significant difference in MAAS-A scores [F (1, 54) = 18.47, p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.26] in within group comparison. There was also a significant interaction (Times*Groups) for BSCS [F (1, 54) = 4.89, p = 0.031, ηp2 = 0.08] and MAAS-A [F (1, 54) = 6.63, p = 0.013, ηp2 = 0.12] scores. Post-hoc analysis showed SN group has significantly high post BSCS score (p = 0.005) and MAAS-A score (p = 0.005) compared to control group. Similarly, there was a significant high BSCS score (p = 0.003) and MAAS-A score (p < 0.001) after SN intervention compare to their respective pre scores. There was no significant change in the GHQ-12 scores in both groups in pre-post comparison.ConclusionThe finding of the present study showed that SN improves self-control and mindfulness in adolescent school children. However, the results of the current study should be confirmed by future studies with robust research design, a large sample size, and advanced tools.

scholarly journals Achievement Motivation: A Comparative Study of Private and Government School Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Kalpana D. Bharanbe
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Private School ◽  
Research Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Government School ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Result Show ◽  
Motivation Scale

The present research study aim is to know the achievement motivation of school with relation to their Gender in Jalgaon city. The sample consisted of 120 Secondary school going students in Jalgaon city. Out of which 60 were private school student and 60 were Government school students. For the investigation Achievement Motivation scale of V.P. Bhargava (1994) was used. The obtained data was analyzed through ’t’ test to know the significant difference between the boys and girls in the private school student and a significant difference in Achievement Motivation Government school students. Result show that the student of private school have significantly higher in Achievement Motivation in comparison to Government school students.

Disentangling Mental Illness Labeling Effects from Treatment Effects on Well-Being

2020 ◽  
pp. 215686932094959
Author(s):  
Peggy A. Thoits
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Medical Model ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Clinical Disorder ◽  
National Comorbidity Survey Replication ◽  
Mad Studies ◽  
Social Causes

The emerging field of Mad Studies has returned attention to deficiencies of the medical model, refocusing scholars on social causes of mental health problems and on consumers’/survivors’ experiences of labeling and stigma. These themes echo issues addressed in traditional and modified labeling theories. A fundamental labeling premise is that professional categorization as “mentally ill” is a major determinant of individuals’ poorer psychological well-being. However, this relationship has not been tested appropriately because past studies frequently measured formal labeling by a person’s involvement in treatment. Treatment involvement can indicate the receipt of potentially beneficial services or harmful categorization with a stigmatizing label. Independent measures of these constructs in the National Comorbidity Survey-Replication enable reexamining traditional and modified labeling hypotheses for individuals with (N = 1,255) and without (N = 4,172) a recurrent clinical disorder. Supporting labeling theory’s central proposition, formal labeling was linked to more negative affect and disability days in both groups. These relationships were not spurious products of preexisting serious symptoms, refuting a psychiatric explanation. Treatment involvement effects differed noticeably between the groups, underscoring the need to keep treatment and labeling measures distinct.

scholarly journals Stigma in mental health: perceptions of students who will be future health professionals

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1439-1439 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.J. Marques ◽  
T. Barbosa ◽  
C. Queiros
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Attribution Questionnaire ◽  
Regular Contact

IntroductionActually, in society, stigma against mental illness stills strong, making difficult to develop recovery and social integration of people suffering from mental illness, witch affects their well-being and quality of life. Studies indicates that stigma can be elicited by different social groups, which include, in addition to the general population, the relatives, the individuals with mental illness and event health professionals (Schulze, 2007).AimsCompare attitudes and stigma against mental illness from students who will work in mental health teams.MethodsData were collected using a translation of Attribution Questionnaire - AQ 27 (Corrigan, 2003), fulfil in an anonym way from 486 Portuguese students of Medicine, Psychology, Occupational Therapy and Nursing. The sample was composed by 22% male and 78% female; mean age 20.4 years, 65% at begging of the course and 35% finishing.ResultsThe data reveal that the sample has little contact with mentally ill individuals (only 19% have relatives with mental illness). Students from Medicine and Psychology present higher values in stigma dimensions, while Occupational Therapy and Nursing show lower values. Students begging the course shows higher stigma than those finishing. Having regular contact with mentally ill individuals seems to decrease stigma attitudes.ConclusionsSome attitudes related to stigma were found, contradicting the actual knowledge about mental illness and politics of social inclusion. It seems necessary to modify theoretical topics about mental illness learned by students, and also pedagogical methods. Therefore, stigma and social exclusion will be discuss and avoid since the beginning of the courses.

scholarly journals Stigma and mental health awareness among caregivers of patients with bipolar affective disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 1705
Author(s):  
Prashant Kumar ◽  
Rashi Jha ◽  
Prawin Kumar Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Affective Disorder ◽  
Bipolar Affective Disorder ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Stigma Scale ◽  
Mental Health Awareness ◽  
Affiliate Stigma ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Stigma and poor mental health literacy in caregivers of patients with bipolar affective disorder lead to loss of social support and occupational and financial burden reduced functioning, poor compliance and poorer quality of life for both the patient and the caregiver. With this study we aim to find out stigma and mental health awareness in caregivers of patients with bipolar affective disorder.Methods: 90 caregivers of patients diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder according to International statistical classification of diseases and related health problems (ICD-10) criteria were included in our study. Affiliate stigma scale on caregivers of people with mental illness and Public perception of mental illness questionnaire were applied on them after informed consent and acquiring socio-demographic details.Result: Analysis of the affective dimension of affiliate stigma scale on caregivers showed significant value for emotional disturbance and pressure due to care of Bipolar Affective Disorder diagnosed patient. Domains and the overall score in patients with mania was significantly more than in the patients with depression. The most significant difference (p<0.001) in the opinion of respondents was found with regards to the questions that the mental illness is caused by heredity, substance abuse, personal weakness or by God’s decree.Conclusions: Stigma towards mental disorders worsens the prognosis and compliance towards treatment, therefore, it needs to be assessed in all patients and their caregivers to improve overall well-being and improve acceptance of the patient and the caregiver in the society.

scholarly journals Outlook Regarding Mental Illness In Patients And Caregivers In Eastern Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-71
Author(s):  
S. Adhikari ◽  
A. Jha
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Care And Treatment

Introduction: Mental health is an integral component of overall health. Various factors along with stigma affect knowledge, perspectives and behavior of the people ultimately affecting help seeking and treatment. The patient and their caregivers are directly involved in overall management and outcome. Hence ascertaining those aspects among them is important and so are aims of this study. Material And Method: A cross sectional comparative study was carried out among 160 participants (80 patients and 80 caregivers) visiting neuropsychiatry outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital. Data was collected through semi-structured proforma and Attitude towards mental illness questionnaire (modified). Data were analysed by using SPSS version 25 and Microsoft excel. Results: The socio-demographic profiles between both groups were similar. About 75% from both the groups had good knowledge about mental illness. Almost 60% from both groups had positive perception/attitude regarding mentally ill and mental illness with an only significant difference in relation to rights to mentally ill. More than 70% from both groups had positive attitude regarding help-seeking with only significant difference in view about people with mental illness seeking help from psychiatrist. About 50% from both groups had positive attitude regarding care and treatment. Conclusion: With good knowledge and positive attitude/perception regarding mental illness, self-stigma persisted regarding some domains. Despite positive attitudes for help-seeking, ambivalent views regarding care and treatment into both groups necessitate easy accessibility and upgrading of mental health services.

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