scholarly journals The Importance of Developmental Assets to Mental Health in Norwegian Youth

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nora Wiium ◽  
Marianne Beck ◽  
Laura Ferrer-Wreder
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Suicide Attempt ◽  
Developmental Assets ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Positive Identity

In the present study, we examined the importance of developmental assets to prolonged sadness (i.e., being sad most of the time or all the time for no reason in the last month) and suicide attempt. Cross–sectional data on items measuring developmental assets as well as prolonged sadness and suicide attempt were collected from high school students in Norway (N = 591, 55% girls). The findings from independent t–tests indicated that youth with poor mental health reported less developmental assets relative to their peers who did not report such problems. In logistic regression, asset categories, such as Positive identity and Personal assets, were significantly associated with poor mental health (especially prolonged sadness) after adjusting for other asset categories and demographic factors, such as age, sex, and parents' educational background. The influence of Empowerment and Family assets, which was significant when only the assets were assessed, was no longer significant when demographic variables were also considered. While more research on factors that can promote youth mental health is needed, our findings suggest that policies and programmes that ensure that youth have access to the necessary developmental resources and opportunities may also be empowering youth, enhancing their mental health, and consequently, facilitating their active involvement in their community.

Factors associated with mental health among high school students in Iran: Does mobile phone overuse associate with poor mental health?

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Mahmoodi ◽  
Haidar Nadrian ◽  
Abdolreza Shaghaghi ◽  
Mohammad Asghari Jafarabadi ◽  
Asad Ahmadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
School Students ◽  
Factors Associated

Mental Health Literacy in Iranian Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1551-1556
Author(s):  
Arezoo . ◽  
Behbood . ◽  
Alireza . ◽  
Salehi . ◽  
Hossein . ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
At Risk ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Illiteracy

Background: Mental health literacy (MHL) is a relatively ignored determinant of community mental health in Iran, in which its level and determinants should be addressed. Aim: To investigate MHL and its components among Iranian adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. After multistage cluster random sampling, 500 high school students were enrolled. Previously validated Persian version of theMHL Scale (MHLS) was used for data collection. In addition, data on socio-demographic variables were also collected. Adolescents with an MHL score of less than 60% of the achievable score were considered as at-risk of mental health illiteracy. Relevant statistical analyses were used to determine the MHL level and its association with sociodemographic variables. Results: Overall prevalence of being at-risk of mental health illiteracy was estimated at 71.5 % (95% CI: 67.1, 75.6). Prevalence of being at-risk of stigmatization, inadequate self-help knowledge, and information seeking was 91.2 (95% CI: 88.3, 93.7), 60.3 (95% CI: 59.8, 60.8), and 36.6 (95% CI: 36.1, 37.1), respectively. Having religious beliefs was associated with the stigmatization component (adjusted OR= 2.66, 95% CI: 1.27-5.59). Conclusions: Prevalence of being at-risk of mental health illiteracy is high among Iranian adolescents. Mental disorders are highly stigmatized in Iran. Keywords: Mental Health Literacy, Health Literacy, Adolescent, Iran, Mental Disorder

scholarly journals Vietnamese High School Students’ Perception of Mental Health Literacy

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3-4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai The Hoang
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Search For Information

ABSTRACT Literacy in mental health includes the ability to identify specific disorders; the ability to find information on mental health; awareness about risk factors and causes, available self-treatment and care; and attitudes which encourage identification and effective assistance. High school students, with solid yet inconsistent growth both physically and mentally, are a critical stage of development. In addition, most psychological disorders typically occur around the age of 14 years. However, few studies, especially in Vietnam, have considered the mental health literacy of high school learners. The goal of this research was to examine and analyze the mental health literacy of Vietnamese high school students. A cross-sectional study utilizing Mental Health Literacy Scale was conducted with 580 high school students. Vietnamese high school students did not have full understanding of mental health disorders despite their willingness to search for information about mental illness.

Commentary regarding “Factors associated with mental health among high school students in Iran: Does mobile phone overuse associate with poor mental health?”

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-103
Author(s):  
Seyed Mohammad Javad Mortazavi ◽  
Mahdi Malakoutikhah ◽  
Asma Zare ◽  
Abdolhamid Tajvar ◽  
Milad Derakhshan Jazari
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
School Students ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals A STUDY OF INFLUENCE OF MENTAL HEALTH ON RESILIENCE AND HAPPINESS

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-17
Author(s):  
Holden Malambo ◽  
Chitinti Hachombwa
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Private School ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Scholarly Work ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

The objective of the present scholarly work was to test the relationship between mental health, resilience, and happiness among the high school students. The study was conducted in a private school student from Tanzania. The sampling was based on random sampling technique. The design of the study is survey based cross-sectional research design. The correlation results show that mental health, happiness, and resilience are positively associated. The findings lead to the conclusion that if an individual possess sound mental health, so his/her resilience will be improved and he/she will be in better position to adjust in different situations.

scholarly journals Suicide Ideation and Depression among High-School Students in Mexico

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
José María De la Roca Chiapas ◽  
Iliana Pamela Tapia Ibarra ◽  
José Eduardo Huerta Lepez ◽  
Daniel Paramo Castillo ◽  
Víctor Ramos Frausto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Suicide Attempt ◽  
Strong Correlation ◽  
Suicide Risk ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional

Purpose: To analyse the levels of depression and its influence on the presence of suicide ideation among high-school students. Methods: cross-sectional, observational, and comparative study. The sample included 447 students who answered the following: the Beck Depression Inventory, the Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation, the Hamilton Scale for depression and a risk factor questionnaire elaborated ex professor. Statistical analysis included a description of variables, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and multiple regression. Results: Sixty-six students (14.8%) presented with suicide risk and 29 had made a suicide attempt. Almost 34% of the students presented some level of depression according to the Hamilton Scale. Conclusions: There is a strong correlation between suicidal behaviours and depression. It is important to raise awareness of the early signs of depression as a risk factor that may potentiate the risk of a suicide attempt.

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