scholarly journals A Corpus Linguistic Analysis of Public Tumblr Blog Posts on Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mandy M. Greaves ◽  
Cass Dykeman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Current Treatment ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Emotional Pain ◽  
Corpus Linguistic ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
Compassion Focused Therapy ◽  
Blog Posts

Rates of Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) has have steadily been on the risen among in adolescents and young adults. This study collected pro-NSSI public blog posts from Tumblr on pro-NSSI and analyzed the content linguistically using LIWC software. , examining the The NSSI -specific words, the linguistics properties and the psychological linguistic properties were examined. The results align with similar studies conducted on understanding the language markers of mental health. For NSSI specific word categories, the methods of engaging in NSSI was the most frequently used in the Tumblr blogs. This aligns with literature about the need for people to express their emotional pain to others who may understand. The linguistic properties demonstrated some unique results that can be best explained by the numbing feeling that is found in individuals who utilize NSSI and their tendency to avoid expressing painful experiences in a manner that would increase their vulnerability. The psychological properties of these public Tumblr posts were revealed through the dominantly in a negative emotional tone of the writing, which is also indicative of anyone struggling with severe mental illness. These findings suggest that treatment which specializes in shame and increasing self-compassion, such as Compassion Focused Therapy, would be more beneficial to these individuals who struggle with pain, shame and emotional distress than current treatment programs.

scholarly journals Cultivating the compassionate self against depression: An exploration of processes of change

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S356-S356 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Matos ◽  
J. Duarte ◽  
C. Duarte ◽  
J. Pinto-Gouveia ◽  
P. Gilbert
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Processes Of Change ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Mediation Analyses ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Compassion Focused Therapy ◽  
The Impact

IntroductionCompassion and self-compassion can be protective factors against mental health difficulties, in particular depression. The cultivation of the compassionate self, associated with a range of practices such as slow and deeper breathing, compassionate voice tones and facial expressions, and compassionate focusing, is central to compassion focused therapy (Gilbert, 2010). However, no study has examined the processes of change that mediate the impact of compassionate self-cultivation practices on depressive symptoms.AimsThe aim of this study is to investigate the impact of a brief compassionate self training (CST) intervention on depressive symptoms, and explore the psychological processes that mediate the change at post intervention.MethodsUsing a longitudinal design, participants (general population and college students) were randomly assigned to one of two conditions: Compassionate self training (n = 56) and wait-list control (n = 37). Participants in the CST condition were instructed to practice CST exercises for 15 minutes everyday or in moments of stress during two weeks. Self-report measures of depression, self-criticism, shame and compassion, were completed at pre and post in both conditions.ResultsResults showed that, at post-intervention, participants in the CST condition decreased depression, self-criticism and shame, and increased self-compassion and openness to receive compassion from others. Mediation analyses revealed that changes in depression from pre to post intervention were mediated by decreases in self-criticism and shame, and increases in self-compassion and openness to the compassion from others.ConclusionsThese findings support the efficacy of compassionate self training components on lessening depressive symptoms and promoting mental health.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Compassion Focused Therapy Groups: Evidence from Routine Clinical Practice

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
James McManus ◽  
Zoe Tsivos ◽  
Sarah Woodward ◽  
Janelle Fraser ◽  
Rosalyn Hartwell
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Routine Clinical Practice ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Psychiatric Diagnoses ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Adult Mental Health ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Compassion Focused Therapy ◽  
Group Self

ObjectivesPsychological therapy groups for people in adult mental health services can relieve waiting list pressures and potentially reduce stigma and social isolation. Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) focuses on shame and self-criticism. The aim of this study was to evaluate a transdiagnostic CFT group.DesignQuantitative and qualitative data were obtained from 13 people who completed the group.MethodsParticipants completed a range of pre- and post-group self-report outcome measures that assess self-criticism and self-compassion.ResultsStatistically significant improvements were found on all measures used, suggesting that attending the CFT group did result in meaningful changes. People who completed the group also provided positive feedback about the experience.ConclusionsThe results suggest that running CFT groups is feasible and acceptable to clients with a range of psychiatric diagnoses as part of their care from community mental health teams. People who completed the group demonstrated significant improvements. A proportion of people did not complete the group, and more research is required about the reasons for this. Limitations of this study are considered together with future directions for research into CFT.

scholarly journals Depressive Symptoms, Perceived Stress, Self-Compassion and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Among Emerging Adults: An Examination of the Between and Within-Person Associations Over Time

2021 ◽  
pp. 216769682110297
Author(s):  
Holly Boyne ◽  
Chloe A. Hamza
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Mental Health Challenges ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Nonsuicidal Self Injury

Many emerging adults report experiencing mental health challenges (e.g., depressive symptoms and perceived stress) during the transition to university. These mental health challenges often coincide with increased engagement in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI; e.g., self-cutting or burning without lethal intent), but longitudinal research exploring the nature of the associations among depressive symptoms, perceived stress, and NSSI are lacking. In the present study, it was examined whether depressive symptoms and perceived stress predicted increased risk for NSSI over time (or the reverse), and whether these effects were mediated or moderated by self-compassion. The sample consisted of 1,125 university students ( Mage = 17.96 years, 74% female), who completed an online survey three times in first year university. A random intercept cross-lagged panel model revealed that higher depressive symptoms, perceived stress, NSSI, and lower self-compassion often co-occurred, but only NSSI predicted increased perceived stress over time. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

scholarly journals Suicidal ideation in patients with mental illness and concurrent substance use: analyses of national census data in Norway

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Helle Wessel Andersson ◽  
Solfrid E. Lilleeng ◽  
Torleif Ruud ◽  
Solveig Osborg Ose
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Census Data ◽  
Current Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Specialized Mental Health

Abstract Background Suicidal ideation may signal potential risk for future suicidal behaviors and death. We examined the prevalence of recent suicidal ideation in patients with mental illness and concurrent substance use and explored the clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with suicidal ideation in this patient subgroup, which represents a particular risk group for adverse psychiatric outcomes. Methods We used national cross-sectional census data in Norway collected from 25,525 patients in specialized mental health services. The analytic sample comprised 3,842 patients with concurrent substance use, defined as having a co-morbid substance use disorder or who reported recent regular alcohol use/occasional illicit drug use. Data included suicidal ideation measured in relation to the current treatment episode, sociodemographic characteristics and ICD-10 diagnoses. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used to examine differential characteristics between patients with and without suicidal ideation. Results The prevalence of suicidal ideation was 25.8%. The suicidal ideation rates were particularly high for those with personality disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, and depression, and for alcohol and sedatives compared with other substances. Patients with suicidal ideation were characterized by being younger, having single marital status, and having poorly perceived social relationships with family and friends. Conclusion Suicidal ideation in patients with mental illness and concurrent substance use was associated with a number of distinct characteristics. These results might help contribute to an increased focus on a subgroup of individuals at particular risk for suicidality and support suicide prevention efforts in specialized mental health services.

A Practitioner's Guide to Breathwork in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-94
Author(s):  
Babatunde Aideyan ◽  
Gina C. Martin ◽  
Eric T. Beeson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Mental Health Counselors ◽  
Health Counseling ◽  
Yogic Breathing ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Breathwork techniques and therapies offer a set of practical interventions for clinical mental health counselors (CMHCs) and are viable methods for integrating physiological sensitivities in treatment by way of the relaxation response. We discuss an organizing framework of breathwork practices and identify three broad categories of breathwork within the field: deep relaxation breathing, mindfulness breathwork, and yogic breathing. Each style is distinct in how it is applied and in the specific respiratory patterns that users are instructed to use. We also aim to elaborate the physiological effects, clinical research outcomes, and applicability of breathwork for treating mental illness. Overall, research findings indicate that breathwork may be efficacious for treating anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Despite preliminary evidence for breathwork's efficacy for treating common psychological distress, more research is needed to evaluate its utility for treating a wider range of mental illness. CMHCs are encouraged to incorporate breathwork techniques in their clinical treatment programs but must appraise the value of each technique individually.

A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Self-Compassion Writing Intervention for Adults With Mental Illness

2020 ◽  
pp. 104973152097277
Author(s):  
Debra Urken ◽  
Craig Winston LeCroy
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Proactive Coping ◽  
Stressful Event ◽  
Writing Intervention ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
And Control

Purpose: Studies have found that writing with self-compassion about a stressful event helps promote mental health in college students and nonclinical populations. Using a randomized controlled trial, this study investigated whether a self-compassion writing intervention would lead to increases in self-compassion and proactive coping and reductions in mental health symptoms in a sample of individuals with mental illness. Method: Individuals with mental disorders were recruited and randomly assigned to a treatment condition in which participants wrote with self-compassion or a control condition where participants wrote about how they spent their time. Outcome measures were administered at pretest, after the 3-day intervention, and 1 month later. Results: Both the treatment and control groups showed significant improvements in self-compassion, proactive coping, mental health, and physical health. Discussion: Overall, the results suggest both self-compassion writing and writing about how one spends one’s time may be beneficial for individuals with mental illness.

scholarly journals Relationship of Mental Health Stigma with Self Compassion and other Factors

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naveed Shibli ◽  
Zarqa Latif
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
The Self ◽  
Mental Health Stigma ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Compassion Scale ◽  
Indoor And Outdoor

<p>A study was conducted in various hospitals and clinics to find out the relationship of mental health stigma with Buddhist concept self-compassion. 300 patients those included 150 indoor patients and 150 outdoor patients were studied. Self-compassion scale and Discrimination and stigma scale (DISC-12) were used. It was assumed that that a relationship may be found between self compassion level and mental health stigma? The responses of the patients were analyzed with SPSS (22). The Self compassion responses reflected low 144 (48 %), moderate, 148 (49.3 %) and 8 (2.7 %) high levels, however, no significant relationship was found between self compassion and mental health stigma. Some important information about indoor and outdoor patients, gender, mental status and various classifications of mental illness and relationship of these with mental health stigma also emerged. The study in a noticeable manner contributed towards the understanding of mental health stigma, cross cultural applications recommended. </p>

scholarly journals Relationship of Mental Health Stigma with Self Compassion and other Factors

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naveed Shibli ◽  
Zarqa Latif
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
The Self ◽  
Mental Health Stigma ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Compassion Scale ◽  
Indoor And Outdoor

<p>A study was conducted in various hospitals and clinics to find out the relationship of mental health stigma with Buddhist concept self-compassion. 300 patients those included 150 indoor patients and 150 outdoor patients were studied. Self-compassion scale and Discrimination and stigma scale (DISC-12) were used. It was assumed that that a relationship may be found between self compassion level and mental health stigma? The responses of the patients were analyzed with SPSS (22). The Self compassion responses reflected low 144 (48 %), moderate, 148 (49.3 %) and 8 (2.7 %) high levels, however, no significant relationship was found between self compassion and mental health stigma. Some important information about indoor and outdoor patients, gender, mental status and various classifications of mental illness and relationship of these with mental health stigma also emerged. The study in a noticeable manner contributed towards the understanding of mental health stigma, cross cultural applications recommended. </p>

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