scholarly journals Notes on Occupational Maladjustment and Managerial response in 36 large South African enterprizes

1982 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Vlok
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
South African ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
General Pattern ◽  
Good Deal ◽  
Work Organizations ◽  
Concerted Effort ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Maar Daar

A survey was undertaken to assess the scope of certain mental health problems in work organizations and ways these are being dealt with by management. The general pattern emerging from the data reflects a growing awareness of and concern for problems of this nature, particularly in the area of alcoholism. This is closely followed by emotional problems but a good deal of uncertainty in the area of drug abuse is apparent. Concerted effort on the part of industry and community is required to mould positive attitudes and ad hoc co-ordinated policies and programs.Opsomming'n Opname is onderneem om die voorkoms van sekere geestesgesondheids-probleme in werksorganisasies en wyses waarop dit van bestuursweë gehanteer word, te ondersoek. Die gegewens weerspieël 'n algemene patroon wat dui op 'n toenemende besef van en bemoeienis met probleme van hierdie aard, veral ten opsigte van alkoholisme. Dit word gevolg deur emosionele probleme, maar daar is blykbaar heelwat onsekerheid oor die misbruik van dwelmmiddels. Gesamentlike pogings deur die nywerheid en gemeenskap word vereis om positiewe houdinge en ad hoc hulp in gekoördineerde programme en beleid te omskep.

scholarly journals Addressing the mental health needs of adolescents in South African communities: a protocol for a feasibility randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Sorsdahl ◽  
C. van der Westhuizen ◽  
M. Neuman ◽  
H. A. Weiss ◽  
B. Myers
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
At Risk ◽  
South African ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Age Of Onset ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Feasibility Trial ◽  
Counselling Intervention ◽  
Health Counselling

Abstract Background Like many low- and middle-income countries, almost half of the proportion of the South African population is under the age of 25. Given the peak age of onset for most mental health problems is in adolescence, it is vital that adolescents have access to mental health counselling. There are several initiatives to increase access to mental health counselling in South Africa, primarily through the integration of counselling for common mental disorders (CMD) into primary health care services, but adolescents (15–18 years of age) generally do not utilize these services. To address this gap, we will undertake a study to explore the feasibility of conducting a trial of the effectiveness of a community-based mental health counselling intervention for adolescents at-risk for a CMD. Methods The study is a feasibility trial of the ASPIRE intervention, a four-session blended multi-component counselling intervention adapted for South African adolescents at risk for depression and alcohol use disorders. We will enrol 100 adolescents from community settings and randomly assign them to the ASPIRE intervention or a comparison condition. Feasibility measures, such as rates of recruitment, consent to participate in the trial and retention, will be calculated. Qualitative interviews with participants and counsellors will explore the acceptability of the intervention. The primary outcomes for a subsequent trial would be reductions in symptoms of depression and days of heavy drinking which will be measured at baseline, 6 weeks, and 3 months post-randomization. Discussion This feasibility trial using a mixed-methods design will allow us to determine whether we can move forward to a larger effectiveness trial of the ASPIRE intervention. Trial registration The trial is registered with the Pan African Clinical Trials Registry (PACTR20200352214510). Registered 28 February 2020—retrospectively registered, https://pactr.samrc.ac.za/TrialDisplay.aspx?TrialID=9795

scholarly journals Mental health first aid for the UK Armed Forces

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane M Crone ◽  
Mustafa Sarkar ◽  
Thomas Curran ◽  
Colin M Baker ◽  
Denise Hill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Mental Health First Aid ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Education programmes in mental health literacy can address stigma and misunderstanding of mental health. This study investigated self-rated differences in knowledge, attitudes and confidence around mental health issues following participation in a bespoke Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course for the Armed Forces. The mixed methods approach comprised quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. A survey, administered immediately post-training (n = 602) and again at 10-months post-attendance (n = 120), asked participants to rate their knowledge, attitudes and confidence around mental health issues pre- and post-training. Quantitative findings revealed a significant increase in knowledge, positive attitudes and confidence from the post-training survey which was sustained at 10-months follow-up.Semi-structured telephone interviews (n = 13) were conducted at follow-up, 6-months post-attendance. Qualitative findings revealed that participation facilitated an ‘ambassador’ type role for participants. This study is the first to have investigated the effect of MHFA in an Armed Forces community. Findings show participants perceived the training to increase knowledge regarding mental health and to enhance confidence and aptitude for identifying and supporting people with mental health problems. Results suggest that such an intervention can provide support for personnel, veterans and their families, regarding mental health in Armed Forces communities.

scholarly journals Bridging the service divide

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 257-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip P. Asherson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Adult Adhd ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Stimulant Medication ◽  
Adult Life ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Good Deal ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Need For Treatment ◽  
Adult Psychiatry

Most child and adolescent mental health services recognise the existence of, and need for treatment in, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Many specialist multidisciplinary ADHD clinics have been developed in recent years, and many paediatricians have included the treatment of ADHD as an important part of their clinical activity. A good deal of the justification for this increase in therapeutic activity has been the demonstration that ADHD is indeed a predictor of adult mental health problems. General adult psychiatry, however, has not followed suit in identifying and treating substantial numbers of affected people. It is likely none the less that an increasing load in adult psychiatry will develop. A rising number of young people will enter adult life still receiving stimulant medication or other treatment for ADHD, and adult psychiatrists are likely to be consulted. Furthermore, an increasing number of adults are likely to recognise themselves as having been disabled by ADHD and therefore to seek assistance. In many cases, individuals with adult ADHD who require specific treatment for the condition will have been treated unsuccessfully for disorders with overlapping symptom profiles such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and antisocial personality disorder.

Athletes Connected: Results From a Pilot Project to Address Knowledge and Attitudes About Mental Health Among College Student-Athletes

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 324-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Kern ◽  
William Heininger ◽  
Emily Klueh ◽  
Stephanie Salazar ◽  
Barbara Hansen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Student ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
New Research ◽  
College Student Athletes

Student-athletes experience mental health problems, but they often encounter barriers to seeking help. This study reports findings from the pilot phase of Athletes Connected (AC), a new research and practice program at the University of Michigan addressing mental health and help-seeking behaviors among collegiate student-athletes. Members of the AC team gave presentations consisting of contact- and education-based interventions to every varsity athletic team at a large Division I Midwestern university, along with pre- and postsurvey questionnaires to measure their efficacy. The presentations included an educational overview of mental health, two videos highlighting former student-athletes’ struggles with mental illnesses, and a discussion at the end with the former athletes portrayed in the videos. A total of 626 student-athletes completed the pre- and postsurveys. Results indicated significant increases in knowledge and positive attitudes toward mental health and help-seeking. These results suggest that brief contact- and education-based interventions may be helpful in reducing stigma and promoting help-seeking behavior among college student-athletes.

scholarly journals Manage Stress to Tackle Mental Health Problems in the Workplace

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Elizabeth Mickel
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Work Organizations ◽  
Supportive Environment ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Productivity Increase ◽  
Lost Productivity ◽  
And Coping

The number of people suffering from mental health problems in the workplace is alarming. As costs resulting from lost productivity increase, so does the need for work organizations to address mental health issues. Because stress negatively contributes to mental health, employers are encouraged to tackle mental health problems by assisting employees with stress management. In addition to creating a supportive environment, training employees on boundary and coping strategies, promoting and supporting daily recovery efforts, and encouraging and facilitating access to social support are described as three approaches work organizations may want to embrace.

scholarly journals Cross-Cultural Comparison of Mental Health Between German and South African Employees: Shame, Self-Compassion, Work Engagement, and Work Motivation

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuhiro Kotera ◽  
Claude-Hélène Mayer ◽  
Elisabeth Vanderheiden
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
South African ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Compassion

The negative impact of the coronavirus disease outbreak 2019 (COVID-19) on work mental health is reported in many countries including Germany and South Africa: two culturally distinct countries. This study aims to compare mental health between the two workforces to appraise how cultural characteristics may impact their mental health status. A cross-sectional study was used with self-report measures regarding (i) mental health problems, (ii) mental health shame, (iii) self-compassion, (iv) work engagement and (v) work motivation. 257 German employees and 225 South African employees have completed those scales. This study reports results following the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines. T-tests, correlation and regression analyses were performed. German employees had lower mental health problems and mental health shame, and higher self-compassion than South Africans. Mental health problems were positively associated with mental health shame and amotivation, and negatively associated with work engagement and intrinsic motivation in both groups. Lastly, self-compassion, a PP 2.0 construct, was the strongest predictor for mental health problems in both countries. Our results suggest (i) that German culture’s long-term orientation, uncertainty avoidance and restraint may help explain these differences, and (ii) that self-compassion was important to mental health in both countries. While the levels of mental health differed between the two countries, cultivating self-compassion may be an effective way to protect mental health of employees in those countries. Findings can help inform managers and HR staff to refine their wellbeing strategies to reduce the negative impact of the pandemic, especially in German-South African organizations.

scholarly journals A Brief Scale to Assess Hospital Doctors' Attitudes toward Collaborative Care for Mental Health

2010 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 264-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brett D Thombs ◽  
Ademola B Adeponle ◽  
Laurence J Kirmayer ◽  
John F Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Collaborative Care ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Psychiatric Consultation ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Collaborative Mental Health Care

Objective: Collaborative care may improve mental health management in hospital settings. However, no scales assess doctors' attitudes toward its 2 core components: mental health management by nonpsychiatric physicians and psychiatric consultation. Our objective was to develop and assess the reliability and validity of the Doctors' Attitudes Toward Collaborative Care for Mental Health (DACC-MH) Scale. Method: Fifteen items assessing doctors' attitudes toward management of mental health problems (10 items) and psychiatric consultation (5 items) were administered to 225 physicians and surgeons from a London hospital. Item responses were dichotomous (agree or disagree). Confirmatory factor analysis models were conducted using Mplus for dichotomous data to identify items for inclusion in the DACC-MH and to test the validity of the 2 hypothesized factors. Known-groups validity was tested by comparing scores of surgeons and physicians, as physicians have been shown to view mental health management and psychiatric consultation more favourably. Results: The 8-item DACC-MH included a 4-item Attitudes Toward Management of Mental Health Problems factor (Cronbach's α = 0.65) and a 4-item Attitudes Toward Psychiatric Consultation factor (α = 0.67; overall scale α = 0.70). Model fit was good (χ2 = 12.7, df = 11, P= 0.31; Comparative Fit Index = 0.99; Tucker-Lewis Index = 0.99; root mean square error of approximation = 0.03) with all factor loadings of 0.46 or greater. As hypothesized, physician scores were significantly higher than surgeon scores on both subscales, indicating more positive attitudes toward management of mental health problems and psychiatric consultation. Conclusions: Preliminary evidence was found for the validity of the DACC-MH, which will facilitate efforts to evaluate readiness of doctors to engage in collaborative mental health care.

scholarly journals Pathways from witnessing community violence to mental health problems among South African adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 110 (2) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
G Donenberg ◽  
P Naidoo ◽  
A Kendall ◽  
E Emerson ◽  
C L Ward ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
South African ◽  
Community Violence ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems
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