Indicators for Public Mental Health: A Scoping Review

Background: To monitor population mental health, the identification of relevant indicators is pivotal. This scoping review provides a comprehensive overview of current indicators representing the various fields of public mental health core topics. It was conducted as a first step to build up a Mental Health Surveillance for Germany.Methods: We conducted a systematic MEDLINE search via PubMed. This search was supplemented by an extensive examination of the websites of relevant national as well as international institutions in the context of public mental health and an additional internet search via Google. To structure the data, an expert-based focus group identified superordinate topics most relevant to public mental health to which the identified indicators could be assigned to. Finally, the indicator set was screened for duplicates and appropriate content to arrive at a final set.Results: Within the various search strategies, we identified 13.811 records. Of these records, a total of 365 records were processed for indicator extraction. The extracted indicators were then assigned to 14 topics most relevant to public mental health as identified by the expert-based focus group. After the exclusion of duplicates and those indicators not meeting criteria of specificity and target group, the final set consisted of 192 indicators.Conclusion: The presented indicator set provides guidance in the field of current concepts in public mental health monitoring. As a comprehensive compilation, it may serve as basis for future surveillance efforts, which can be adjusted and condensed depending on the particular monitoring focus. Our work provides insights into established indicators included in former surveillance work as well as recent, not yet included indicators reflecting current developments in the field. Since our compilation mainly concludes indicators related to mental health in adults, it should be complemented with indicators specific to children and adolescents. Furthermore, our review revealed that indicators on mental health promotion and prevention are underrepresented in current literature of public mental health and should hence be focused on within future research and surveillance.

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Health Inequalities in Children and Adolescents: A Scoping Review of the Mediating and Moderating Effects of Family Characteristics

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18157739 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (15) ◽

pp. 7739

Author(s):

Miriam Blume ◽

Petra Rattay ◽

Stephanie Hoffmann ◽

Jacob Spallek ◽

Lydia Sander ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Health Inequalities ◽

Scoping Review ◽

The United States ◽

Family Characteristics ◽

Future Research ◽

Childhood And Adolescence ◽

Moderating Effects ◽

Scoping Reviews

This scoping review systematically mapped evidence of the mediating and moderating effects of family characteristics on health inequalities in school-aged children and adolescents (6–18 years) in countries with developed economies in Europe and North America. We conducted a systematic scoping review following the PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews recommendations. We searched the PubMed, PsycINFO and Scopus databases. Two reviewers independently screened titles, abstracts and full texts. Evidence was synthesized narratively. Of the 12,403 records initially identified, 50 articles were included in the synthesis. The included studies were conducted in the United States (n = 27), Europe (n = 18), Canada (n = 3), or in multiple countries combined (n = 2). We found that mental health was the most frequently assessed health outcome. The included studies reported that different family characteristics mediated or moderated health inequalities. Parental mental health, parenting practices, and parent-child-relationships were most frequently examined, and were found to be important mediating or moderating factors. In addition, family conflict and distress were relevant family characteristics. Future research should integrate additional health outcomes besides mental health, and attempt to integrate the complexity of families. The family characteristics identified in this review represent potential starting points for reducing health inequalities in childhood and adolescence.

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Much research, but little learned to date: A scoping review on mental health of health workers in low- and lower-middle income countries and roadmap for future research

10.21203/rs.3.rs-215108/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Julia Lohmann ◽

Denny John ◽

Aso Dzay

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Health Workers ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Psychological Wellbeing ◽

Future Research ◽

Measurement Tool ◽

High Quality ◽

Middle Income ◽

Middle Income Countries

Abstract BackgroundSARS-CoV-2 has resulted in unprecedented research efforts on health workers’ work realities and their potential mental health impacts. To understand the latter, high-quality evidence on the baseline situation is paramount. With the aim of providing a comprehensive overview of existing evidence and to inform future research, we undertook a scoping review of the quantitative literature on mental health and psychological wellbeing of clinical skilled healthcare personnel working in all settings of care in low- and lower-middle income countries (LLMIC).MethodsWe performed a systematic search of the literature up to the end of 2019, in English or French language, in MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO, Global Health, and CAIRN. We included both studies estimating levels of mental health and studies investigating associations with other factors. We extracted data on study characteristics and methodology, and assessed the methodological quality of the included studies along nine criteria.ResultsWe found 143 relevant studies, 135 including data on mental health levels and 126 including data on associations with other factors. The studies covered 26 of the world’s 78 LLMICs, with most studies conducted in India, Nigeria, Pakistan, or Egypt, in urban secondary- and tertiary-care settings. 67% of studies assessed burnout, 25% general psychological wellbeing, and 20% other mental health outcomes. Only 19% of studies were of high quality due to shortcomings particularly in regards to sample representativeness, context-specific measurement tool validity, and reporting of methodological detail. We found much heterogeneity in investigated associated factors. Studies focused almost exclusively on potential determinants of mental health, while none linked mental health to objectively measured performance outcomes.ConclusionWe conclude that despite its impressive size, we can learn comparatively little from the current body of literature. Based on our findings, we outline areas for expansion, methodological improvement, and standardization of reporting in future research on mental health of health workers.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO no. CRD42019140036

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Normative range parenting and the developing brain: a scoping review of the literature

10.31234/osf.io/bjx34 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Madeline Farber ◽

Dylan Gee ◽

Ahmad R. Hariri

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Brain Development ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Developmental Trajectories ◽

Future Research ◽

Risk And Resilience ◽

Abuse And Neglect ◽

Brain Structure And Function ◽

And Function ◽

The Impact

Studies of early adversity such as trauma, abuse, and neglect highlight the critical importance of quality caregiving in brain development and mental health. However, the impact of normative range variability in caregiving on such biobehavioral processes remains poorly understood. Thus, we lack an essential foundation for understanding broader, population-representative developmental mechanisms of risk and resilience. Here, we conduct a scoping review of the extant literature centered on the question, “Is variability in normative range parenting associated with variability in brain structure and function?” After removing duplicates and screening by title, abstract, and full-text, 23 records were included in a qualitative review. The most striking outcome of this review was not only how few studies have explored associations between brain development and normative range parenting, but also how little methodological consistency exists across published studies. In light of these limitations, we propose recommendations for future research on normative range parenting and brain development. In doing so, we hope to facilitate evidence-based research that will help inform policies and practices that yield optimal developmental trajectories and mental health.

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Measuring the Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health: A Scoping Review of the Existing Scales

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1177/0253717620946439 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 42 (5) ◽

pp. 421-427 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Viswa Chaitanya Chandu ◽

Yamuna Marella ◽

Gnana Sarita Panga ◽

Srinivas Pachava ◽

Viswanath Vadapalli

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Well Being ◽

Health Problems ◽

Economic Consequences ◽

Future Research ◽

Electronic Database ◽

Electronic Database Search ◽

The Impact

Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, associated with the economic consequences of non-pharmaceutical interventions such as lockdown, has led to mental health consequences among people worldwide. Protecting the mental well-being of populations is an imperative component of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. This scoping review attempts to present an overview of the existing tools to measure COVID-19-related mental health problems. Methods: Literature search was conducted in the PubMed electronic database using developed key search terms. Reference lists of the identified eligible articles were reviewed to locate relevant articles missed from the electronic database search. Fifteen scales measuring COVID-19-associated mental health problems, validated among diverse populations across the world, were included in this review. Results: The majority of these scales were validated among middle-aged adults in Turkey. Only a few validated scales encompass the negative socioeconomic consequences of COVID-19. None of the available scales focused on the aspects of suicidal ideation or behavioral responses/coping strategies, neither were they inclusive of participants from diverse age, geographic, and COVID-19 exposure groups. Conclusion: This scoping review highlights the need for future research to develop and validate comprehensive psychometric tools to assess COVID-19-associated mental health problems. Also, in view of the vulnerable nature of healthcare professionals for developing mental health concerns in the course of providing services for COVID-19-affected individuals, future psychometric research needs to concentrate on the development of measures specific for these professionals.

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Mental health promotion: Guidance and strategies

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2011.10.001 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 81-86 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

G. Kalra ◽

G. Christodoulou ◽

R. Jenkins ◽

V. Tsipas ◽

N. Christodoulou ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Promotion ◽

Psychiatric Disorders ◽

Psychiatric Morbidity ◽

Public Mental Health ◽

Population Group ◽

Well Being ◽

Mental Health Promotion ◽

Targeted Interventions ◽

Population Mental Health

AbstractPublic mental health incorporates a number of strategies from mental well-being promotion to primary prevention and other forms of prevention. There is considerable evidence in the literature to suggest that early interventions and public education can work well for reducing psychiatric morbidity and resulting burden of disease. Educational strategies need to focus on individual, societal and environmental aspects. Targeted interventions at individuals will also need to focus on the whole population. A nested approach with the individual at the heart of it surrounded by family surrounded by society at large is the most suitable way to approach this. This Guidance should be read along with the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) Guidance on Prevention. Those at risk of developing psychiatric disorders also require adequate interventions as well as those who may have already developed illness. However, on the model of triage, mental health and well-being promotion need to be prioritized to ensure that, with the limited resources available, these activities do not get forgotten. One possibility is to have separate programmes for addressing concerns of a particular population group, another that is relevant for the broader general population. Mental health promotion as a concept is important and this will allow prevention of some psychiatric disorders and, by improving coping strategies, is likely to reduce the burden and stress induced by mental illness.

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Mapping evidence from systematic reviews regarding adult attachment and mental health difficulties: a scoping review

Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/ipm.2017.27 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 36 (3) ◽

pp. 207-229

Author(s):

G. Mullen

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Attachment Style ◽

Systematic Reviews ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Adult Attachment ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Future Research ◽

Interpersonal Processes ◽

Mental Health Difficulties ◽

Meta Analyses

ObjectiveThe aim of this scoping review was to map evidence gathered through systematic reviews regarding adult attachment and mental health difficulties. This review highlights established, emerging, and inconsistent findings, suggesting areas for future research, and implications for theory and practice.MethodsA systematic search for meta-analyses and systematic reviews measuring adult attachment and concerning mental health difficulties was conducted. In total, 17 studies met the selection criteria.ResultsFindings were presented according to four identified themes, (1) measurement of attachment; (2) measurement of mental health difficulty; (3) intrapersonal processes related to attachment and mental health difficulties; and (4) interpersonal processes related to attachment and mental health difficulties.ConclusionsThis review highlights the connection between attachment style and mental health difficulties, and suggests that relationships can facilitate both mental health and illheath. However, the mechanisms through which insecure attachment confers risk for mental health difficulties require further research.

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Epidemiology of sleep disorders during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic scoping review protocol

10.1101/2020.05.17.20104794 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Samia Tasnim ◽

Mariya Rahman ◽

Priyanka Pawar ◽

Liye Zou ◽

Abida Sultana ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Sleep Disorders ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Empirical Studies ◽

Professional Community ◽

Health Problems ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Future Research ◽

Scoping Reviews

Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is impacting human health globally. In addition to physical health problems, a growing burden of mental health problems has become a global concern amid this pandemic. Sleep disorders are major mental health problems associated with increased psychosocial stressors; however, no research synthesis is available on the epidemiology of sleep disorders. In this systematic scoping review, we aim to assess the current evidence on the epidemiological burden, associated factors, and interventions from the existing literature on sleep disorders. Methods: We will search seven major health databases and additional sources to identify, evaluate, and synthesize empirical studies on the prevalence and correlates of sleep disorders and available interventions addressing the same. We will use the Joanna Briggs Institute Methodology for Scoping Review and report the findings using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) checklist. Conclusion: This review will identify the epidemiological burden of and interventions for sleep disorders. The findings of this review will be widely communicated with the research and professional community to facilitate future research and practice.

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The Public Mental Health While in a Community Quarantine Due to COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review of Literature Using Google Scholar

10.20944/preprints202005.0050.v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Ryan Labana

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Online Survey ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Methodological Approach ◽

Public Mental Health ◽

Google Scholar ◽

Psychosocial Aspect ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

The Public

The state of community lock-down due to COVID-19 pandemic caused restricted movements of people. There are existing evidence of the negative impact of quarantine and isolation to the mental health of a person in different contexts. A scoping review of literature using Google Scholar was conducted to discover records about the public mental health while in a community quarantine due to COVID-19 pandemic. A methodological approach suggested by Arksey and O’Malley was utilized. It comprised (a) identifying the research questions, (b) identifying relevant literatures, (c) selecting literature, (d) charting the extracted data, and (e) summarizing, analyzing, and reporting the results. As of April 17, 2020, there were only 4 original articles found that discuss psychosocial aspect of the COVID-19 crisis. After an online survey, they present evidence that (1) there is an outward change in the people’s behavior toward self-care during the pandemic and (2) trusting the community governing bodies can minimize the level of anxiety and stress. Other literatures found are original articles in preprint (n=8), letters, commentaries, editorial (n=6), review paper (n=4), and WHO guideline (n=1). It is evident that the psychosocial aspect of COVID-19 crisis needs more attention from the scholars and a large research gap can be lessened trough expansion of online platforms.

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Mental health resilience in offspring of depressed parents: a systematic literature review protocol

10.21203/rs.3.rs-502349/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Eglė Padaigaitė ◽

Jessica Mayumi Maruyama ◽

Gemma Hammerton ◽

Frances Rice ◽

Stephan Collishaw

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Protective Factors ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Parental Depression ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Future Research ◽

Comprehensive Overview ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Depressed Parents

Abstract Background Parental depression is associated with a range of mental health conditions and other difficulties in the offspring. Nevertheless, about one in five offspring exposed to parental depression do not develop mental health problems, indicating the presence of protective factors that may buffer parental depression-related risk effects. However, evidence of protective factors that might explain good sustained mental health in offspring of depressed parents is limited and systematic synthesis of these factors is still needed. Therefore, as far as we are aware, this will be the first systematic review that will define mental health resilience in the parental depression context and identify parental/ caregivers’, child, family, and social factors associated with mental health resilience in offspring exposed to parental depression. As a secondary aim, evidence for sex-, developmental stage-, and outcome domain-specific factors associated with mental health resilience will also be examined. Methods A two-step search strategy will be performed. Electronic searches will be performed for articles published up to March 2021 in PsycINFO, Embase, MEDLINE, Web of Science Core Collection, and Cochrane Library. Additional articles will be identified by manually screening the references and citations of included studies. Two reviewers will independently screen titles, abstracts and full texts of articles against pre-determined eligibility criteria, extract data and perform risk of bias assessments. Reviewers will be blinded to the other’s decisions, and discrepancies between reviewers will be resolved during consensus meetings with a senior researcher. Results will be narratively synthesised to address primary and secondary aims. Discussion This systematic review will provide a comprehensive overview of protective factors associated with mental health resilience in offspring exposed to parental depression. Results will help better understand mental health resilience and factors associated with it and identify future research directions. The findings are also expected to identify targets for evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies for those in need. Systematic review registration: This systematic review has been registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) database (www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO, CRD42021229955).

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Intraprofessional workplace learning in postgraduate medical education: a scoping review

BMC Medical Education ◽

10.1186/s12909-021-02910-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Lara Teheux ◽

Ester H. A. J. Coolen ◽

Jos M. T. Draaisma ◽

Marieke de Visser ◽

Nynke D. Scherpbier-de Haan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Clinical Practice ◽

Workplace Learning ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Postgraduate Medical Education ◽

Empirical Studies ◽

Future Research ◽

Extensive Literature ◽

Learning Context ◽

Comprehensive Overview

Abstract Background Residents need to be trained across the boundaries of their own specialty to prepare them for collaborative practice. Intraprofessional learning (i.e. between individuals of different disciplines within the same profession) has received little attention in the postgraduate medical education literature, in contrast to the extensive literature on interprofessional learning between individuals of different professions. To address this gap, we performed a scoping review to investigate what and how residents learn from workplace-related intraprofessional activities, and what factors influence learning. Methods The PRISMA guidelines were used to conduct a scoping review of empirical studies on intraprofessional workplace learning in postgraduate medical education published between 1 January 2000 to 16 April 2020 in Pubmed, Embase, PsycINFO, ERIC and Web of Science. This study applied ‘best fit’ framework-based synthesis to map the existing evidence, using the presage-process-product (3P) model developed by Tynjälä (2013). Results Four thousand three hundred thirty records were screened, and 37 articles were included. This review identified influencing (presage) factors that derived from the sociocultural environment, learner and learning context. Studies described that complexity of care can both facilitate and hinder learning. Furthermore, intraprofessional learning is threatened by professional stereotyping and negative perceptions, and awareness of learning opportunities and explicit reflection are critical in intraprofessional workplace learning. Studies described a range of informal and formal intraprofessional activities (process) under the headings of collaboration in clinical practice, rotations or placements, formal educational sessions and simulated workplace training. In general, learners responded well and their attitudes and perceptions improved, learners reported increased knowledge and skills and positive behavioural changes (product). Learning outcomes were reported in the domains of patient-centred care, collaborative attitudes and respect, mutual knowledge and understanding, collaborative decision making, communication, leadership, teamwork and reflexivity. Conclusions This review gives insight into the high learning potential of intraprofessional activities. Many of the included studies relied on self-reported perceptions of change, therefore, future research should focus on generating more robust evidence including objectively examined outcome measures. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the factors that influence intraprofessional workplace learning in postgraduate medical education. Finally, we provide recommendations for enhancing intraprofessional learning in clinical practice.

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