scholarly journals Community Interpreting in mental health: research issues

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanneke Bot
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Research ◽  
Systematic Investigation ◽  
Institutional Setting ◽  
Original Text ◽  
Research Issues ◽  
Service Areas ◽  
Language Pair ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

The question this article tries to deal with is: how does mental health talk differfrom dialogue in other public service areas? The contribution starts with a description of the organization of interpreting in health care and the level ofprofessionalization of the field in the Netherlands, which is really not all that different from that in other western countries. Then a description and discussion of some major publications concerning interpreting in (mental) health care and their methodological backgrounds will be presented. However, only a few publications are based on a systematic investigation. Summarizing the findings from these research projects, we can conclude that the interpreter influences the content of the communication in several ways. Firstly, because of language pair dependent changes and, secondly, because of changes that are dependent on the interpreter: his1 (lack of) knowledge of the type of communication in hand; his (lack of) knowledge of the institutional setting in which the communication takes place and the specific linguistic characteristics of that type of talk; his (un)conscious personal ideas, values and norms which make him diverge from the original text. Finally, we will summarize where we stand as far as the knowledge about interpreting in mental health is concerned, and the contribution closes with some proposals for further research.

scholarly journals THE CULTIVATING SEEDS SYSTEM™ (CSS™): A POTENTIAL FRAMEWORK TO INCREASE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvonne Larrier ◽  
Monica D. Allen ◽  
Irwin M.H. Larrier
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Mental Health Treatment ◽  
Global Mental Health ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Mental Health Research ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Treatment Research

Global mental health research is continuing to unearth the multiple systemic barriers that over 80% of the world’s population experiences in their search for cultural, contextual, and efficient mental health treatment and services. The widespread gaps and shortages in treatment, research, interventions, financial resources, and mental health care specialists are enduring and expansive thus leaving behind many communities and societies in low and middle income countries and high income countries. Whereas there are numerous approaches to these gaps, this article proposes a re-conceptualized approach to the promotion, practice, and intervention of mental health services locally and globally, with the Cultivating SEEDS System (CSS™) framework. This framework addresses two of the most prevalent barriers – the stigma associated with accessing mental health care resources, and the lack of mental health care professionals.

scholarly journals CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF STIGMA LEADING TO MENTAL DISORDERS AMONG LEPROSY AFFECTED: KEY ELEMENTS IN THE PROCESS OF COUNSELLING TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH CARE

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moturu S. Raju
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Preventive Mental Health ◽  
Counselling Needs ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

In order to explore standardised approaches for preventive mental health care rather than treatment of diseases manifested, an action research was carried out on What are the unfulfilled needs of leprosy affected that are creating crisis situations and leading to mental health issues and a practicably affective process of counselling and the essential stages to be involved in carrying out in individual counselling of leprosy affected. The study was conducted in the counselling center of referral hospital of Gandhi Memorial Leprosy Foundation on 146 leprosy affected and counselling provided by trained counsellors in every monthly visit for MDT till declared RFT. Findings show the process of counselling practiced towards prevention of mental health problems may be illustrated as the following five essential stages viz. Rapport establishment, Identification of crisis situation, Diagnosis of Psycho-social problems and reasons thereof, Ascertaining of counselling needs, and Fulfilment of needs through counselling. Analysis shows the psychological problems are basically develop from cognition viz. lack of knowledge, lack of conviction, Lack of knowledge about Cure, Lack of conviction about known facts of cure, Fear of society/ family/ reactions/ deformities, loneliness- Lack of social support to the patient, possession of misconceptions of the patient or the family members or the community members who creates socio-behavioural problems which in turn cause psychological problems. Maintenance of mental health starts from identification of needs and fulfilment which otherwise need to mental problems. The study concludes that a systematic counselling along with leprosy treatment can be a successful method to prevent the mental health problems prior to reaching the stage of needing treatment.

The 1974 U.S. Budget—Past, Present, and Future

1973 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. J. Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mental Health Research ◽  
Political Support ◽  
Power Struggle ◽  
Health Services Planning ◽  
Hospital Construction ◽  
Economic Philosophy ◽  
Rational Organization

This paper argues that the bleak budgetary outlook in the United States is not unexpected and will be difficult to change. Present conservative fiscal policy has substantial economic merit and widespread political support. The President has presented a reasonably consistent political and economic philosophy to which viable alternatives have yet to be offered. Backing up his budget with threats of vetoes and impoundments, the President is polarizing a power struggle with Congress which overshadows substantive issues. The nearly $4 billion increase in federal health outlays, in conjunction with major cuts in hospital construction, mental health, research, manpower, and health services planning and delivery, highlights the mortgaging of the budget by uncontrollable expenditures for pensions, Medicare, interest, etc. Acceptance of a crisis in health care is no longer a basis for developing federal health policy, which now contemplates a limited federal role and reliance upon states and the marketplace. But the federal budgetary situation will worsen as Medicare and Medicaid contribute to a situation of ever-rising prices unconstrained by rational organization.

scholarly journals The Development of Mental Health Policies in the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic since 1989

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karolína Dobiášová ◽  
Eva Tušková ◽  
Pavla Hanušová ◽  
Olga Angelovská ◽  
Monika Ježková
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Institutional Care ◽  
Institutional Setting ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Health Care Policies ◽  
Key Events

Abstract The article aims to describe the key events in the development of mental health care policies after 1990 in the two countries and identify the main reasons for stagnation or incremental changes to the institutional setting in the field of mental health care. The process of mental health care reform is explained using the framework of historical institutionalism. The explanation shows that the lack of political interest in combination with the tradition of institutional care resulted in poor availability of psychiatric care, outdated network of inpatient facilities and critical lack of community care facilities in both countries. Even though Slovak Republic adopted national programme at the governmental level, it still struggles with its implementation. The ongoing reform attempt in the Czech Republic may bring some change, thanks to a new approach towards strategic governance of the mental health care system and the mechanism of layering that the promoters of the reform use.

scholarly journals Racial-Ethnic Differences in Psychiatric Diagnoses and Treatment Across 11 Health Care Systems in the Mental Health Research Network

2016 ◽  
Vol 67 (7) ◽  
pp. 749-757 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen J. Coleman ◽  
Christine Stewart ◽  
Beth E. Waitzfelder ◽  
John E. Zeber ◽  
Leo S. Morales ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Ethnic Differences ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Mental Health Research ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Psychiatric Diagnoses ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Racial Ethnic

scholarly journals COVID-19 IMPACT: NEW TENDENCIES AND TRENDS IN MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (11) ◽  
pp. 2836-2839
Author(s):  
Viktor Vus ◽  
Anastasiia Puzyrina
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Mental Health Research ◽  
Traditional Values ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
The Individual

The aim: To provide an analysis of contemporary investigations in the area of Mental Health Care for the individual \ population; to define the main trends, tendencies, key concepts of these investigations during \ after Covid -19 pandemic and established restrictions. Materials and methods: A literary review (163 research publications totally) of relevant articles was performed (a scoping review method) based on the followings criteria: publication year (2020-2021), publication source (only PubMed and Open Access), mental health issues in regards of individual \ population. We used “mental health,” “covid19 mental health”, “impact of covid 19 on mental health,” and “covid 19 mental health impact” keywords for searching related research papers in the Pubmed database. Additionally, the clinical case of social restrictions’ impact on a patient’ mental health is described. Conclusions: The main trends of modern research are determined by: the search for more modern scientific terms and categories (E – Mental Health, digital Mental Health, Tele-Mental Health, etc.); study of risks and benefits of widespread use of virtual and information technologies in the field of Mental Health Care; diagnosis and treatment of new mental health disorders; reassessment of traditional values, active search for new meanings in the field of interpersonal and intergroup relationships; development of health-responsive economy and health-responsive society

Stakeholders facilitating hope and empowerment amidst social suffering: A qualitative documentary analysis exploring lives of homeless women with mental illness

2021 ◽  
pp. 002076402110111
Author(s):  
Prama Bhattacharya ◽  
Kumar Ravi Priya
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Medical Model ◽  
Mental Health Research ◽  
Constructivist Grounded Theory ◽  
Social Suffering ◽  
Documentary Analysis ◽  
Homeless Mentally Ill

Background: Globally homeless mentally ill (HMI) individuals are considered one of the most vulnerable populations. An individual-centric, psychopathology-oriented focus of the existing mental health-care system limits the understanding of the HMI individuals through the disability lens overlooking their strengths and resilience that enable them to survive extremely hostile environments. Contemporary mental health research has embraced a paradigm shift that allows researchers to look beyond the predominant medical model to give precedence to a socio-culturally contexted and experientially firm understanding of human behaviour. Aim: Through the theoretical lens of social suffering, this article attempts to understand the lived experiences of the HMI women, the perspective of their caregivers and the standpoint of service providers in the context of homelessness and mental illness. Methodology: A documentary analysis as a qualitative research methodology has been used to reflect upon the concerns mentioned above. Following Figueroa’s approach to the analysis of audio-visual texts, the documentary Lapata Zindagi, directed by Radhika Lata Murthy, has woven the stories of four HMI women and their caregivers have been analysed. The two-phased analysis involved constructivist grounded theory procedures. Results: The methodological steps, rigour and the resulting categories (experience of social suffering associated with homelessness among HMI women, denial of care and rights within patriarchy, helplessness associated with the burden of caregiving and roles of NGO and community in building hope and empowerment) have been discussed through the lens of social suffering and how stakeholders might facilitate hope and empowerment amidst it. Conclusion: The article highlights the dire and urgent need to integrate mental health into primary health care and community-based intervention and move beyond clinical recovery to nurture ‘hope’ to enable recovery and empowerment for such marginalised populations.

scholarly journals Ethical Implications of Mental Health Stigma: Primary Health Care Providers’ Perspectives

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sawsan Abuhammad ◽  
Heyam Dalky
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Mental Health Research ◽  
Mental Health Stigma ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
Primary Health

Stigma towards mental illness is a widespread phenomenon not just in the developing world, but also in developed countries. Unfortunately, this stigma is not only restricted to the general population, but is also prevalent among professional health care providers. Research from developing countries is scarce. Thus, the aim of this paper was to explore health care providers’ attitudes toward mental illness stigma in the primary health care settings. The review sheds light on the ethical implications of mental health stigma as perceived by primary health care providers, and the proposed recommendations for responsible conduct of research and policy initiative in the context of mental health research. Utilizing CINAHL, Medline and Scopus electronic data bases, results are reported for the 41 studies that are grouped according to being from USA, Europe, Australia, Africa, and Asia and Arab World. The results from this review confirmed that stigma associated with mental illness have many ethical implications in the context of research including use of consent form, fair treatment, and good respect for individual rights concerning treatment choices. To counter stigma and prevent the ethical implications of such stigma, interventions in the form of awareness and training programs would be the best way to minimize and stop it. Further, govermnetal and political are needed to initiate a national code of ethics for mental health research in their respective coutries.

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