Editor’s Note: Another Tough Year Comes to an End

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 7-12
Author(s):  
Tom Ondicho
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
International Travel ◽  
Disruptive Effect ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Internal Mobility

As the end of the year 2021 draws near, it is time to reflect and take stock as well as look into the future. This year like 2020 was equally tough as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to wreak havoc in the world. The mortality and morbidity rates remain high despite the development of a vaccine and many people being vaccinated. New variants of the virus emerged in 2021 leading to renewed restrictions on businesses and internal mobility as well as international travel to some parts of the world. No doubt, the pandemic has had a cascading disruptive effect on all facets of life and continues to impact on people’s mental health, and academic being a stressful career than others, scholars need to do what they can to take care of their mental health and wellbeing during this period. This can involve simple steps such as taking a few days off to relax or to connect with family and friends. I hope you have started planning and hopefully, we have learned some lessons from 2020 and 2021 and will be better prepared and equipped to adjust to whatever the ‘New Normal’ has in store for us in 2022.

scholarly journals LEARNING LIFE BALANCE: A STUDY TO REGAIN MENTAL PEACE AND MENTAL HEALTH OF SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
R. Madhakomala ◽  
Johansyah Anwar
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Educational Success ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
School Practices ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future

The aim of this study is to observe the level of happiness enmjoyed among senio high students related to current school practices and national learning system regulated by the authorities.The world of learning has changed when school grading has been becoming as one of the most obligating and influencing source of educational success in within the institution. The historical myth of study with fun and enjoyment has gradually but sure moved to the sense of study hard for the sake of the future by consuming most of the daytime hours.Nevertheless, this is when the problem of lack of students’ quality time commences. Students do not realize that they are moving to the unsatisfied part of the learning life, as so many times they are also intrigued with and by computers; when unconsiously they lose the lovely ones and the world outside.This study attempts to show how senior high students can achieve the so-called learning life balance to regain their mental peace by more contacts and relationships with families, the environment, and the world around. This is how the world of educating has to recognize and understand the value of happiness of a senior high student. This is how the regulator has to manage the system to flow to the building and the establishment of the well-being of nowadays students.

Visioning the future of health promotion

2021 ◽  
pp. 175797592110357
Author(s):  
Ilona Kickbusch
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Human Impact ◽  
The Public ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Public Purpose ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Sustainable Societies ◽  
Transformative Approach ◽  
Improve Health

COVID-19 has shown us clearly that the world must commit to a transformative approach that promotes health and wellbeing. Living in the Anthropocene – an epoch defined by human impact on our ecosystems – moves us into unknown territory. The challenge is to find a way of living that aims to meet the needs of all people within the means of the living planet. We will require foresight, agility and resilience to be well prepared. The global risks we face are enormous and they are interconnected – yet the opportunity to accelerate change for the better is extraordinary as well. We have models, knowledge and technologies at our disposal that could significantly improve health and wellbeing and create fairer and more sustainable societies – yet they have not been used widely to serve the public purpose and to address inequities.

scholarly journals The warrior within: Fortifying mental health in the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (81) ◽  
pp. 4-7
Author(s):  
Janet A. Young ◽  
Alan J. Pearce
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Consequences ◽  
New Normal ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

There is growing evidence of the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of individuals throughout the world. Coaches are not immune from this risk as they continue to see their livelihoods affected with closures and restrictions. This paper examines what coaches can do to mitigate the mental health consequences of the COVID-19 crisis. A number of key strategies are put forward for coaches to consider in preparation of a ‘new normal’.

scholarly journals Meanings of nursing professionals' experiences in the context of the pandemic of COVID-19

Rev Rene ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. e67933
Author(s):  
Cíntia Nasi ◽  
Priscila Maria Marcheti ◽  
Elda de Oliveira ◽  
Larissa de Almeida Rezio ◽  
Sonia Regina Zerbetto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Phenomenological Sociology ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Objective: to understand the meanings that nursing professionals attribute to their experiences in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Qualitative study with 719 professionals. Data were collected virtually and processed by Interface de R pour les Analyses Multidimensionnelles de Textes et de Questionnaires. The analysis was conducted in the light of the theoretical-philosophical referential of Phenomenological Sociology. Results: four categories emerged from the discourse analysis: meanings of the experiences related to oneself; meanings of the experiences related to others; meanings of the experiences related to working conditions; and meanings of the experiences faced with the uncertainties of the future. Conclusion: the experiences are marked by suffering in relation to personal aspects, to their social networks and to the world of work itself. Strategies that support these professionals currently and in continued care in the medium and long term need to be established in order to preserve their mental health.

Mindfulness at Work, a Sound Business Investment

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-34
Author(s):  
Cristina Raluca Gh. Popescu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Business Investment ◽  
Creativity Development ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future

The COVID-19 pandemic and the COVID-19 crisis have brought tremendous pressure on human beings and have raised deep concerns regarding the future of people's activities all over the world. The post-COVID-19 era presents a highly challenging perspective due to the uncertainties raised by the new environment, already weakened by the lack of cooperation among individuals, the ruthless competition between entities, and the fierce and aggressive decisions taken in haste, which affected the balance of our planet, the future of the next generations, and the well-being and mental health of people. Mindfulness represents a major solution to today's problems, offering individuals the possibility to become more focused, more connected with present situations, and more willing to understand not only their needs, but also the requirements of their colleagues, communities, and all that surrounds them. Mindfulness, as an investment in our lives, comes to support creativity, development, innovation, responsibility, sustainability, well-being, and a healthy and well-balanced business environment.

Life goes on with Pokémon

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-75
Author(s):  
Arpita Bhattacharya ◽  
Jin Ha Lee ◽  
Jason C. Yip ◽  
Julie A. Kientz
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Future Design ◽  
The Future

Players envision how the future design of location-based games can support exploration, socializing, and improving physical and mental health in the post-pandemic new normal.

scholarly journals Nonreligion, Atheism, & Mental Health

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Farias ◽  
Thomas Joseph Coleman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Recent Work ◽  
Previous Literature ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
The World ◽  
Methodological Problems

Based on the well-established link between religiosity and positive mental health outcomes, it has been argued that nonreligiosity is a health liability. However, most of this research suffers from methodological problems that limit their generalizability to nonreligious populations, such as atheists and agnostics. In the current chapter, we draw attention to these methodological issues, and argue in favor of a richer conceptualization of nonreligion than has been theorized in previous literature. We further review recent work from various countries around the world, which challenges the notion that nonreligiosity presents a health risk, finding instead that the nonreligious experience similar levels of health and wellbeing benefits as the religious. We end by briefly discussing the limitations and recent backlash at this literature, while suggesting that the study of the nonreligious may transform how we understand the interaction between beliefs, rituals, and health.

scholarly journals Integration of Online Treatment Into the “New Normal” in Mental Health Care in Post–COVID-19 Times: Exploratory Qualitative Study

10.2196/21344 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. e21344
Author(s):  
Joyce J P A Bierbooms ◽  
Monique van Haaren ◽  
Wijnand A IJsselsteijn ◽  
Yvonne A W de Kort ◽  
Milou Feijt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Care Organization ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Online Treatment ◽  
The Future

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated an immediate and large-scale uptake of online treatment for mental health care. However, there is uncertainty about what the “new normal” in mental health care will be like in post–COVID-19 times. To what extent will the experiences gained during the pandemic influence a sustainable adoption and implementation of online mental health care treatment in the future? Objective In this paper, we aim to formulate expectations with regard to the sustainability of online mental health care after COVID-19. Methods In an interview study, 11 mental health care professionals were asked about their experiences and expectations for the future. Participants were recruited from a mental health care organization in the Netherlands. The interviews took place between April 7-30, 2020, at the peak of the COVID-19 crisis in the Netherlands. The data were analyzed using a thematic coding method. Results From the interviews, we learn that the new normal in mental health care will most likely consist of more blended treatments. Due to skill enhancement and (unexpected) positive experiences with online treatment, an increase in adoption is likely to take place. However, not all experiences promise a successful and sustainable upscaling of online treatment in the future. Mental health care professionals are learning that not all clients are able to benefit from this type of treatment. Conclusions Sustainable upscaling of online mental health care requires customized solutions, investments in technology, and flexibility of mental health care providers. Online treatment could work for those who are open to it, but many factors influence whether it will work in specific situations. There is work to be done before online treatment is inherently part of mental health care.

scholarly journals Mental Health and COVID - 19: An Action Plan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulia Simonetti ◽  
Carmela Iosco ◽  
Gianfranco Taruschio
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Psychological Conditions ◽  
Health Area ◽  
The World ◽  
The Future

Since January, the disease caused by the Sars Cov-2 virus has spread and following pandemic. In a few months, the virus is seriously affecting the health systems of the various countries of the world and placing people in difficult psychological conditions. Few scientific resources on mental health have been published but still no one has proposed an action plan to cope the future psychological problems.This manuscript provides a plan to easily frame the priorities of mental health area related to COVID-19 to be taken into consideration which should be disseminated and that should be known by all health professionals and also by the major administrators of public health.

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