Promotion of Mental Health Literacy and Mental Wellbeing in a Portuguese Unemployed Population Sample: Effectiveness Assessment of a Capacity Building Community-based Intersectoral Intervention

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria João Heitor dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Building Community ◽  
Effectiveness Assessment

scholarly journals Promotion of mental health literacy and mental well-being in a Portuguese unemployed population sample: Effectiveness assessment of a capacity building community-based intersectoral intervention

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S736-S736
Author(s):  
M.J. Heitor dos Santos ◽  
S. Moreira ◽  
A. Dinis ◽  
A. Virgolino ◽  
J. Carreiras ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Delphi Panel ◽  
Community Based

IntroductionEconomic crises have consequences on labor market, with impacts on mental health (MH) and psychological well-being (PWB). We describe the effectiveness of an intervention among unemployed, performed within EEA Grants Healthy Employment project.ObjectivesEvaluate the effectiveness of an intervention for MH literacy, PWB and resilience among unemployed.AimsMH and PWB promotion, common mental disorders prevention and inequalities reduction linked to unemployment.MethodsA five modules intervention (life-work balance; impact of unemployment on PWB and MH; stigma; depression and anxiety; health promotion) distributed by 20 hours was developed based on literature reviews and a Delphi panel. It was delivered to unemployees from two public employment centers (PECs). Inclusion criteria: 18–65 years old; registration in PEC for less than a year; minimum of nine years of formal education. Control groups from the same PECs received the care-as-usual. Measures of psychological WB, MH self-reported symptoms, life satisfaction, resilience and mental health literacy were collected through an online survey before and one week after intervention.ResultsOverall, 87 unemployed participated, 48% allocated to the intervention group (IG); 56% women (21–64 years old), average education was 15 years. Mixed measures ANOVA showed that the interaction between time and group was significant for PWB and MH literacy measures. The IG showed better self-reported PWB and improved MH literacy after intervention, compared to controls. No significant interactions were found for MH symptoms, life satisfaction and resilience.ConclusionsThis study shows the contribution of short-term community-based interventions in increasing MH literacy and PWB among unemployed.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Protocol for a phase III wait-listed cluster randomised controlled trial of an intervention for mental wellbeing through enhancing mental health literacy and improving work friendliness in Hong Kong

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence T. Lam ◽  
Prudence Wong ◽  
Mary K Lam
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Cluster Randomised

Abstract Background Mental health has long been recognised as a major global health issue. Some work-related characteristics have been identified to be associated with common mental health problems, thus the workplace is an important venue for the prevention of mental health problems and promoting mental wellness. Burnout is one of the important aspects of workplace organisational stressor and, in recent years, the lack of Mental Health Literacy has also been identified as a fundamental issue. Studies have demonstrated that an improvement in Mental Health Literacy is an effective measure for enhancing mental wellbeing. It would be prudent to combine an organisation-directed component and the enhancement of mental health literacy in an intervention program. This trial is to examine the novel approach of an intervention aiming to provide an evidence-based prevention program. Methods This study utilised a wait-listed cluster randomised control trial design. Using the branch offices as the primary sampling units, employees from three large companies in different industries will be recruited. Upon enrolment and after the baseline assessment of the outcome measures, participants nested in the branch offices will be allocated to the intervention or wait-listed arms. The intervention program comprises of two main elements: an organisation-directed component and an individual-directed psychoeducation training. This intervention will be delivered by a senior social worker well-versed in workplace issues over a period of three months. The trail will determine if an integrated workplace mental health literacy and wellbeing program is effective in increasing the mental health literacy scores and reducing burnout and stress scores, as measured by standardised and validated scales. Discussion If the trial results are in line with the hypothesis that support the efficacy of the intervention program, it will provide an evidence-based approach for an effective Workplace Mental Wellbeing intervention program that could, not only enhance the understanding of mental health issues, but also reduce work-related burnout and stress as well as increase workers’ quality of life.

scholarly journals Protocol for a phase III wait-listed cluster randomised controlled trial of an intervention for mental wellbeing through enhancing mental health literacy and improving work friendliness in Hong Kong

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence T. Lam ◽  
Prudence Wong ◽  
Mary K Lam
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Cluster Randomised

Abstract Background Mental health has long been recognised as a major global health issue. Some work-related characteristics have been identified to be associated with common mental health problems, thus the workplace is an important venue for the prevention of mental health problems and promoting mental wellness. Burnout is one of the important aspects of workplace organisational stressor and, in recent years, the lack of Mental Health Literacy has also been identified as a fundamental issue. Studies have demonstrated that an improvement in Mental Health Literacy is an effective measure for enhancing mental wellbeing. It would be prudent to combine an organisation-directed component and the enhancement of mental health literacy in an intervention program. This trial is to examine the novel approach of an intervention aiming to provide an evidence-based prevention program. Methods This study utilised a wait-listed cluster randomised control trial design. Using the branch offices as the primary sampling units, employees from three large companies in different industries will be recruited. Upon enrolment and after the baseline assessment of the outcome measures, participants nested in the branch offices will be allocated to the intervention or wait-listed arms. The intervention program comprises of two main elements: an organisation-directed component and an individual-directed psychoeducation training. This intervention will be delivered by a senior social worker well-versed in workplace issues over a period of three months. The trail will determine if an integrated workplace mental health literacy and wellbeing program is effective in increasing the mental health literacy scores and reducing burnout and stress scores, as measured by standardised and validated scales. Discussion If the trial results are in line with the hypothesis that support the efficacy of the intervention program, it will provide an evidence-based approach for an effective Workplace Mental Wellbeing intervention program that could, not only enhance the understanding of mental health issues, but also reduce work-related burnout and stress as well as increase workers’ quality of life.

Student and Staff Mental Health Literacy and MindMatters Plus

2005 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Anderson ◽  
Martha Doyle
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Community Partnerships ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Needs ◽  
Students At Risk ◽  
Building Community ◽  
Support Students

AbstractThis article examines the literature and the experience of the MindMatters Plus demonstration schools in regard to improving student and staff mental health literacy. The aim of the MindMatters Plus initiative is to build the capacity of secondary schools to increase their support of students with high mental health needs. This is achieved in various ways including the embedding of strategies that support students into the curriculum and ethos of the school, creating processes that effectively identify students at risk, and building community partnerships. A foundation for these strategies is to strengthen staff and student awareness of mental health issues and to create an environment in which students are more willing to seek assistance. This article explores how schools can increase student and staff mental health literacy, and includes examples gained from the experience of the MindMatters Plus demonstration schools.

scholarly journals Depression Literacy in Alberta: Findings from a General Population Sample

2007 ◽  
Vol 52 (7) ◽  
pp. 442-449 ◽  
Author(s):  
JianLi Wang ◽  
Carol Adair ◽  
Gordon Fick ◽  
Daniel Lai ◽  
Beth Evans ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Selection Procedure ◽  
Case Vignette ◽  
Complete Agreement ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Causal Factors ◽  
Family Doctors

Objective: To assess the public's knowledge about depression, attitudes toward treatments for depression, perceived causal factors for depression, and reported prognoses of depression, overall and by sex. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional telephone survey in Alberta between February and June 2006. We used a random phone number selection procedure to identify a sample of adults in the community ( n = 3047). Participants were presented with a vignette describing an individual with depression and then asked questions to assess recognition of depression, attitudes toward mental health treatments, possible causal factors for depression, and prognosis of depression. Results: The response rate was 75.2 %. Among the final participants, 75.6% could correctly recognize depression described in a case vignette. General practitioners or family doctors were considered as being the best help for depression. Of the participants, 35% were in complete agreement with health professionals about appropriate interventions for depression, 28% believed in dealing with depression alone, and 43% thought that “weakness of character” was a likely cause of depression. Men had poorer mental health literacy than women and were more likely to endorse the use of alcohol to cope. Conclusions: Mental health promotion and education efforts are needed to improve the general public's mental health literacy and to clarify misunderstanding about depression. Men need to be a particular target of these efforts.

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