scholarly journals PRESCHOOL EDUCATORS’ VIEWS ON SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikolaou Eleni
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Preschool Teachers ◽  
School Context ◽  
Preschool Education ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Teachers And Students

Schools are considered the ideal place to provide mental health services. International literature highlights the importance of early detection of mental health problems and the implementation of preventive interventions in school context. The present study aims to explore preschool teachers’ views regarding the involvement of the school in the prevention and treatment of students' mental health problems in preschool education and the ways in which the school can assist in supporting students. The sample of the research consisted of 115 preschool teachers. The method of data collection was a questionnaire. The results of the research showed that the majority of teachers believe that the school should be involved in the prevention and treatment of children's mental health problems. In addition, they defined the characteristics of mental health in preschool children. Simultaneously, they argue that enhancing a child's self-confidence, developing positive interpersonal relationships between teachers and students and collaborative relationships with parents are the main ways in which the school can support students with mental health problems. Research findings could be utilized in designing mental health promotion interventions. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0775/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Early detection of risk-taking, self-harming, and suicidal behaviour

2021 ◽  
pp. 429-436
Author(s):  
Corinna Reichl ◽  
Michael Kaess
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Suicidal Behaviour ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Developmental Trajectories ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Risk Markers

This text outlines the role of risk-taking and self-harming behaviours in the development and detection of suicidal behaviour and mental health problems among adolescents. Risk-taking and self-harming behaviours are observable symptoms for underlying problems of emotion regulation, impulse control or interpersonal relationships and are sensitive risk markers for early detection of developmental trajectories of suicidal behaviour and mental health problems. Due to their easy accessibility and their sensitive prediction of mental health problems, risk-taking and self-harming behaviours have been included into programmes screening for adolescents at risk of suicidal behaviour in the general population. The principles and findings of those screening programmes are discussed. Professional screenings are time consuming for participants and create costs for the healthcare system, thus, longitudinal studies are needed to test whether screening programmes are effective in reducing suicidal behaviour among adolescents.

The Explanation of Eating Disorders: A Critical Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-110
Author(s):  
Hannah Hawkins-Elder ◽  
Tony Ward
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Efficacious Treatment ◽  
Prevention And Treatment

AbstractEating disorders (EDs) are one of the most severe and complex mental health problems facing researchers and clinicians today. The effective prevention and treatment of these conditions is therefore of paramount importance. However, at present our treatments fall short: generally demonstrating only poor to moderate efficacy, and often completely ineffective for severe or chronic cases. A possible reason for this is that the current theories underlying these treatments are flawed. In this paper, we review and evaluate several prominent theoretical explanations associated with current frontline and promising treatments for ED. In doing so, we identify fundamental problems within the construction of current ED explanations and their implications for treatment. In response to these findings, we propose several strategies for the construction of future ED explanations which we believe have the power to ameliorate these problems and potentially help to develop more efficacious treatment downstream.

Child Mental Health in Latin America: Present and Future Epidemiologic Research

2003 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 203-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristiane Duarte ◽  
Christina Hoven ◽  
Carlos Berganza ◽  
Isabel Bordin ◽  
Hector Bird ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Adolescent Mental Health ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Latin American Countries

Objective: This report reviews population studies of child and adolescent mental health carried out in Latin America over the past 15 years. Also considered is the issue of how to meet the needs of children and adolescents who may present mental health problems in Latin America, given that most of them live in poverty in economies that are underdeveloped, providing limited resources. Method: Ten studies from six different countries were identified that employed some form of randomized sampling method and used standardized instruments for assessment. The authors present a summary of the main characteristics of these studies, highlighting methodological features that may account for differences in the rates obtained. Results: Overall, a similar pattern of prevalence and risk factors for mental health problems in children and adolescents in Latin American countries emerged. Moreover, rates of disorders in these children are similar to the 15 to 20% found in other countries. These findings are similar to those observed when adult mental health problems are considered. Prevention and treatment strategies are discussed and the peculiarities of the delivery of mental health services for children and adolescents are explored. Conclusions: Future research needs to focus on understanding of resilience and formal and informal mental health delivery systems of care available in different Latin American countries. Such research has high potential for ameliorating the prevention and treatment of child and adolescent mental health problems in this region of the world.

scholarly journals Low dietary intake of magnesium is associated with increased externalising behaviours in adolescents

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 1824-1830 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucinda J Black ◽  
Karina L Allen ◽  
Peter Jacoby ◽  
Gina S Trapp ◽  
Caroline M Gallagher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Behaviour Problems ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Externalising Behaviours

AbstractObjectiveAdequate Zn and Mg intakes may be beneficial for the prevention and treatment of mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. We aimed to investigate the prospective association between dietary intakes of Zn and Mg and internalising and externalising behaviour problems in a population-based cohort of adolescents.DesignProspective analysis (general linear mixed models) of dietary intakes of Zn and Mg assessed using a validated FFQ and mental health symptoms assessed using the Youth Self-Report (YSR), adjusting for sex, physical activity, family income, supplement status, dietary misreporting, BMI, family functioning and energy intake.SettingWestern Australian Pregnancy Cohort (Raine) Study.SubjectsAdolescents (n 684) at the 14- and 17-year follow-ups.ResultsHigher dietary intake of Mg (per sd increase) was significantly associated with reduced externalising behaviours (β=−1·45; 95 % CI −2·40, −0·50; P=0·003). There was a trend towards reduced externalising behaviours with higher Zn intake (per sd increase; β=−0·73; 95 % CI −1·57, 0·10; P=0·085).ConclusionsThe study shows an association between higher dietary Mg intake and reduced externalising behaviour problems in adolescents. We observed a similar trend, although not statistically significant, for Zn intake. Randomised controlled trials are necessary to determine any benefit of micronutrient supplementation in the prevention and treatment of mental health problems in adolescents.

Empowering Preschool Teachers to Identify Mental Health Problems: A Task-Sharing Intervention in Ethiopia

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Menelik Desta ◽  
Negussie Deyessa ◽  
Irving Fish ◽  
Benjamin Maxwell ◽  
Tigist Zerihun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Preschool Teachers ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Task Sharing

scholarly journals Associations between antiretroviral therapy-related experiences and mental health status among people living with HIV in China: a prospective observational cohort study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinzhao Xie ◽  
Zixin Wang ◽  
Quanmin Li ◽  
Qiangsheng He ◽  
Guohong Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Severe Anxiety ◽  
Probable Depression

Abstract Background Mental health problems (e.g., depression and anxiety) are among the most commonly reported comorbidities of HIV. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) coverage has increased sharply. The purposes of this prospective cohort study were to investigate the ART-related experiences and whether they were associated with mental health problems among a sample of people living with HIV undergoing ART in China. Methods The participants were 400 people living with HIV who had started ART for the first time in Guangzhou city. They were followed-up 1-year after ART initiation. Probable depression and moderate/severe anxiety were measured at baseline and Month 12, while experiences related to ART (e.g., side effects and regained self-confidence) were measured at Month 6. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were used to explore the associations between baseline characteristics, ART-related experiences and mental health status. Results Among the 300 participants (75.0%) who completed all three surveys, a significant decline in prevalence of probable depression (23.0% at baseline vs. 14.0% at Month 12, P = 0.002) and moderate/severe anxiety (14.7% at baseline vs. 8.7% at Month 12, P = 0.023) was observed during the follow-up period. After adjustment for mental health status and potential confounders at baseline, a number of ART-related experiences at Month 6 were associated with probable depression and/or moderate/severe anxiety measured at Month 12. Improved physical health, relationships with sexual partners, and self-confidence were associated with decreased mental health issues, while the side effects of ART, AIDS-related symptoms, and inconvenience in daily life due to ART use were associated with increased mental health issues. Conclusions ART-related experiences were associated with mental health problems, tailored mental health promotion interventions targeting these experiences are needed.

scholarly journals The Project of Social Skills Development in the Career Education for Students with Mental Health Problems

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 222
Author(s):  
Olga Urtāne
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Career Education ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Project Work ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Teachers And Students

Latvian education system has seen many changes that have been influenced on the structure, content and teaching methods which provide skills to use the knowledge acquired to cope with changes. Latvia has become a knowledge-based society, so the school offered the working methods that ensure students 'social skills and their level of resistance and promotes students' career education. The abstract summarizes the the most effective theoretical methods of working with students with mental health problems - the project work methods and the reachment of social skills in the career education. The research was done at Adamova Special Boarding School for students with mental health problems. At the projects students have learned to organize themselves independently, to take responsibility, to organize their time, to be able to follow the rules, learned to express their thoughts orally and in writing forms, the ability to evaluate themselves and to cooperate with others. At school the questionnaire was been done, where the teachers and students were asked in order to define the situation of social skill competence in the career education.

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