scholarly journals The Effects of a Forest Therapy Programme on Mental Hospital Patients with Affective and Psychotic Disorders

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernest Bielinis ◽  
Aneta Jaroszewska ◽  
Adrian Łukowski ◽  
Norimasa Takayama
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychiatric Hospital ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Psychological Indicators ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Hospital Patients ◽  
Therapy Interventions ◽  
Positive Effect

The positive effect of forest bathing on the mental health and wellbeing of those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or experiencing stress has been proven. It is not known, however, how ‘forest therapy’ affects the mental health of people who are treated in a psychiatric hospital for affective or psychotic disorders. Potentially, forest therapy could bring many benefits to these people. To test the potential effectiveness of this therapy, a quasi-experiment was carried out in a psychiatric hospital in Olsztyn (north Poland). In the summer and autumn of 2018, the patients of the psychiatric hospital in Olsztyn participated in forest therapy interventions. The proposed forest therapy consisted of participating in one hour and forty-five minutes walks under the supervision of a therapist. Subjects filled out the Profile of Mood States Questionnaire (POMS) and the State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S) before and after the study. In the case of a group of patients with affective disorders, forest therapy had a positive effect on nearly all POMS scale subscales, with the exception of the ‘anger–hostility’ subscale, which did not change its values significantly after the intervention. In these patients, the greatest impacts were noted in the subscales ‘confusion’ and ‘depression–dejection’; the level of anxiety measured with the STAI-S scale also significantly decreased. In the case of patients with psychotic disorders, the values of the ‘confusion’ and ‘vigour’ subscales and the STAI-S scale exhibited the greatest changes. These changes were positive for the health of patients. Regarding the ‘fatigue’ subscale, no significant changes were observed in patients with psychotic disorders. The observed changes in psychological indicators in psychiatric hospital patients with both kinds of disorders indicate that the intervention of forest therapy can positively affect their mental health. The changes observed in psychological indicators were related to the characteristics of the given disorder.

Socio-Emotional and Academic Learning Before and After COVID-19 School Closures: Evidence from Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Bayley ◽  
Darge Wole Meshesha ◽  
Paul Ramchandani ◽  
Pauline Rose ◽  
Tassew Woldehanna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Academic Learning ◽  
School Closures ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Children's Social Skills

This paper presents the findings of research undertaken in Ethiopia to examine the effects of COVID-19 school closures on children’s holistic learning, including both socio-emotional and academic learning. It draws on data collected in 2019 (prior to the pandemic) and 2021 (after schools reopened) to compare primary pupils’ learning before and after the school closures. In particular, the study adapts self-reporting scales that have been used in related contexts to measure Grade 3 and 6 children’s social skills, self-efficacy, emotional regulation and mental health and wellbeing, along with literacy and numeracy. Lesson observations were also undertaken to explore teachers’ behaviours to foster socio-emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom. The findings advance current knowledge in several respects. First, they quantify the decline in Ethiopian pupils’ social skills over the period of the school closures. Second, they identify a significant and strong relationship between learners’ social skills and their numeracy, even after taking other factors into account. Third, they reveal a significant association between children’s social skills and their mental health and wellbeing, highlighting the importance of interpersonal interactions to safeguard children’s holistic welfare. The paper concludes by proposing a model for understanding the relationship between learners’ SEL and academic outcomes, and with recommendations for education planning and practice, in Ethiopia and elsewhere.

Reproductive and Mental Health during Natural Disaster

2015 ◽  
pp. 265-291
Author(s):  
Jasim Anwar
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Psychological Trauma ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
The Impact

With the ever-increasing number of natural disasters, it is important to understand the impact on the health and wellbeing of survivors, especially women. The reproductive and mental health of women contributes significantly to their overall wellbeing. The Chapter gives an overview of natural disasters with an emphasis on consequences of earthquakes of health and wellbeing of the survivors. It includes a critical review of published studies on psychological trauma and reproductive health following earthquake disasters. Among the psychological consequences of earthquakes, this chapter describes post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety. The last section of this chapter reviewed reproductive health in relation to the mental health consequences following natural disasters.

scholarly journals Admission experiences of psychiatric patients in tertiary care: An implication toward Mental Health Care Bill, 2013

2017 ◽  
Vol 08 (01) ◽  
pp. 089-095 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijayalakshmi Poreddi ◽  
Rajalakshmi Ramu ◽  
Sugavana Selvi ◽  
Sailaxmi Gandhi ◽  
Lalitha Krishnasamy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Psychiatric Hospital ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Perceived Coercion ◽  
Negative Pressures

ABSTRACT Background: Coercion is not uncommon phenomenon among mental health service users during their admission into psychiatric hospital. Research on perceived coercion of psychiatric patients is limited from India. Aim: To investigate perceived coercion of psychiatric patients during admission into a tertiary care psychiatric hospital. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive survey carried out among randomly selected psychiatric patients (n = 205) at a tertiary care center. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using structured questionnaire. Results: Our findings revealed that participants experienced low levels of coercion during their admission process. However, a majority of the participants were threatened with commitment (71.7%) as well as they were sad (67.8%), unpleased (69.7%), confused (73.2%), and frightened (71.2%) with regard to hospitalization into a psychiatric hospital. In addition, the participants expressed higher levels of negative pressures (mean ± standard deviation, 3.76 ± 2.12). Participants those were admitted involuntarily (P > 0.001), diagnosed to be having psychotic disorders (P > 0.003), and unmarried (P > 0.04) perceived higher levels of coercion. Conclusion: The present study showed that more formal coercion was experienced by the patients those got admitted involuntarily. On the contrary, participants with voluntary admission encountered informal coercion (negative pressures). There is an urgent need to modify the Mental Health Care (MHC) Bill so that treatment of persons with mental illness is facilitated. Family member plays an important role in providing MHC; hence, they need to be empowered.

scholarly journals Political violence and mental health in Nepal: prospective study

2012 ◽  
Vol 201 (4) ◽  
pp. 268-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandon A. Kohrt ◽  
Daniel J. Hruschka ◽  
Carol M. Worthman ◽  
Richard D. Kunz ◽  
Jennifer L. Baldwin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Political Violence ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Psychiatric Morbidity ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Before And After

BackgroundPost-conflict mental health studies in low-income countries have lacked pre-conflict data to evaluate changes in psychiatric morbidity resulting from political violence.AimsThis prospective study compares mental health before and after exposure to direct political violence during the People's War in Nepal.MethodAn adult cohort completed the Beck Depression Inventory and Beck Anxiety Inventory in 2000 prior to conflict violence in their community and in 2007 after the war.ResultsOf the original 316 participants, 298 (94%) participated in the post-conflict assessment. Depression increased from 30.9 to 40.6%. Anxiety increased from 26.2 to 47.7%. Post-conflict post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was 14.1%. Controlling for ageing, the depression increase was not significant. The anxiety increase showed a dose–response association with conflict exposure when controlling for ageing and daily stressors. No demographic group displayed unique vulnerability or resilience to the effects of conflict exposure.ConclusionsConflict exposure should be considered in the context of other types of psychiatric risk factors. Conflict exposure predicted increases in anxiety whereas socioeconomic factors and non-conflict stressful life events were the major predictors of depression. Research and interventions in postconflict settings therefore should consider differential trajectories for depression v. anxiety and the importance of addressing chronic social problems ranging from poverty to gender and ethnic/caste discrimination.

Resource activation for treating post-traumatic stress disorder, co-morbid symptoms and impaired functioning: a randomized controlled trial in Cambodia

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 553-564 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Steinert ◽  
P. J. Bumke ◽  
R. L. Hollekamp ◽  
A. Larisch ◽  
F. Leichsenring ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Traumatic

BackgroundMental health morbidity in post-conflict settings is high. Nevertheless, randomized controlled trials of psychotherapy on site are rare. Our aim was to integrate rigorous research procedures into a humanitarian programme and test the efficacy of resource activation (ROTATE) in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), co-morbid symptoms and impaired functioning in Cambodia.MethodA total of 86 out-patients with PTSD were randomly assigned to five sessions of ROTATE (n= 53) or a 5-week waiting-list control (WLC) condition (n= 33). Treatment was provided by six Cambodian psychologists who had received extensive training in ROTATE. Masked assessments were made before and after therapy.ResultsPTSD remission rates according to the DSM-IV algorithm of the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire were 95.9% in ROTATE and 24.1% in the WLC condition. Thus, patients receiving ROTATE had a significantly higher likelihood of PTSD remission (odds ratio 0.012, 95% confidence interval 0.002–0.071,p< 0.00001). Additionally, levels of anxiety, depression and impaired functioning were significantly reduced compared with the WLC condition (p< 0.00001, between-group effect sizesd= 2.41, 2.26 and 2.54, respectively). No harms were reported.ConclusionsROTATE was efficacious in treating Cambodian patients with high symptom levels of PTSD, emotional distress and impaired functioning. ROTATE is a brief, culturally adaptable intervention focusing on stabilization and strengthening resources rather than trauma confrontation. It can be taught to local professionals and paraprofessionals and enhance access to mental health care for patients in need.

The impact of a change in prescribing policy on antipsychotic prescribing in a general adult psychiatric hospital

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Kelly ◽  
F. Kelly ◽  
K. Santlal ◽  
S. O’Ceallaigh
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychiatric Hospital ◽  
Antipsychotic Medication ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Second Generation Antipsychotics ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Antipsychotic Prescribing ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
The Impact

ObjectivesTo examine the impact of a change in local prescribing policy on the adherence to evidence-based prescribing guidelines for antipsychotic medication in a general adult psychiatric hospital.MethodsAll adult in-patients had their clinical record and medication sheet reviewed. Antipsychotic prescribed, dose prescribed and documented indications for prescribing were recorded. This was done before and after the implementation of the change in hospital antipsychotic prescribing policy.ResultsThere were no significant differences in age, sex, Mental Health Act status, psychiatric diagnosis or documented indications for prescribing multiple or high dose antipsychotics between the two groups. There was an increase in the preferential prescribing of multiple second-generation antipsychotics (p=0.01) in the context of a significant reduction in the prescribing of multiple antipsychotics overall (p=0.02). There were no significant reductions in prescribing of mixed generations of antipsychotics (p=0.12), high dose antipsychotics (p=1.00) or as required (PRN) antipsychotics (p=0.74).ConclusionsChanges in local prescribing policy can improve adherence to quality prescribing guidelines and cause clinically significant improvements in patterns of prescribing in a general adult psychiatric hospital.

E-Mental Health for Mental Disorders–Focus on Psychotic Disorders and PTSD

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S42-S42
Author(s):  
W. Gaebel
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Scarce Resources ◽  
Health Technologies ◽  
Deutschland Gmbh ◽  
Post Traumatic

IntroductionE- mental health technologies have developed rapidly over the past years and may support finding solutions to challenges like scarce resources or the treatment gap in psychiatry.ObjectivesProvision of guidance on eMental health technologies in the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder and psychotic disorders.MethodsTwo evidence- and consensus-based EPA Guidance papers on eMental health technologies for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and psychotic disorders were developed.ConclusionsThe evidence on the efficacy of e-mental health interventions for the treatment of PTSD and psychotic disorders is promising. However, more research is needed in the field.Disclosure of interestUnterstützung bei Symposien/Symposia Support− Janssen-Cilag GmbH, Neuss− Aristo Pharma GmbH, Berlin− Lilly Deutschland GmbH, Bad Homburg− Servier Deutschland GmbH, MünchenFakultätsmitglied/Faculty Member− Lundbeck International Neuroscience Foundation (LINF), Dänemark

scholarly journals Post-traumatic stress disorder among the staff of a mental health hospital: Prevalence and risk factors

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony A. Olashore ◽  
Oluyemi O. Akanni ◽  
Keneilwe Molebatsi ◽  
John A. Ogunjumo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychiatric Hospital ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Mental Health Workers ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic

Background: Mental health service providers are frequently exposed to stress and violence in the line of duty. There is a dearth of data concerning the psychological sequelae of the frequent exposure to stress and violence, especially among those who work in resource-limited countries such as Botswana.Aim: To determine the prevalence and predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among mental health workers in a tertiary mental health institute in Botswana.Setting: The study was conducted in Sbrana Psychiatric Hospital, which is the only referral psychiatric hospital in Botswana.Methods: The study used a descriptive cross-sectional design. A total of 201 mental health workers completed a researcher-designed psycho-socio-demographic questionnaire, which included one neuroticism item of the Big Five Inventory, and a PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version (PCL-C), which was used to assess symptoms of PTSD.Results: Majority of the study participants were general nurses (n = 121, 60.5%) and females (n = 122, 60.7%). Thirty-seven (18.4%) of the participants met the criteria for PTSD. Exposure to violence in the past 12 months (AOR = 3.26; 95% CI: 1.49–7.16) and high neuroticism score (AOR = 2.72; 95% CI: 1.19–6.24) were significantly associated with the diagnosis of PTSD among the participants.Conclusion: Post-traumatic stress disorder could result from stressful events encountered in the course of managing patients in mental health institutes and departments. Pre-placement personality evaluation of health workers to be assigned to work in psychiatric units and post-incident trauma counselling of those exposed to violence may be beneficial in reducing the occurrence of PTSD in mental hospital health care workers.

scholarly journals INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF SPORTS DANCE BASED ON WIRELESS NETWORK MODE ON COLLEGE STUDENTS’ MENTAL HEALTH

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (spe2) ◽  
pp. 70-72
Author(s):  
Jia Qi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Wireless Network ◽  
Ordinary People ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Health Quality ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Positive Effect

ABSTRACT Sports dance can not only improve the quality of students, but also affect the healthy psychology of college students. The influence of sports dance on the mental health of college students based on the wireless network mode is investigated and analyzed. The influence of sports dance on students’ mental health quality was studied by comparing before and after the experiment. First, based on the characteristics of the wireless network mode, the MQVA algorithm based on the wireless network mode is proposed. Finally, students of two classes are taken as research subjects, and the related indexes of their psychological quality are measured by the algorithm. The survey results show that the overall level of mental health of the subjects is significantly higher than that of ordinary college students and ordinary people. Sports dance has a positive effect on the mental health of college students.

scholarly journals Using psychologically informed care to improve mental health and wellbeing for people living with a heart condition from birth: A statement paper

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liza Morton
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Polyvagal Theory ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Physical Limitations ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
Video Abstract

Over the last few decades, medical and surgical advances have led to a growing population of individuals living with congenital heart disease. The challenges of this condition can reach beyond physical limitations to include anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. To date, these psychological outcomes have been neglected; yet, they need not be inevitable. The factors contributing to these difficulties are considered here, drawing on current evidence and neuropsychological theories including the novel application of polyvagal theory. Suggestions for developing psychologically informed medical and social care to improve mental health, wellbeing and recovery and influence policy and training are proposed (See supplemental material for video abstract).

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