scholarly journals Die-Hard Mubarak Supporters: A Cultural Perspective

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 238-252
Author(s):  
Hani M. Henry
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Filial Piety ◽  
Religious Values ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Sympathetic Response ◽  
Authority Figure ◽  
Political Implications

This study examined the persistent sympathetic response of some Egyptian citizens towards ousted president Hosni Mubarak despite his indictment for killing hundreds of peaceful demonstrators. These individuals have been occasionally characterized as victims of the so-called "Stockholm Syndrome," which was defined by mental health professionals as the tendency of victims to develop positive emotional bond towards their victimizers. However, a thematic analysis of interviews conducted with ten Mubarak supporters suggests that their sympathetic response towards the former president might be attributed to their observance of certain collectivistic values, such as filial piety and communalism. These collectivistic values might help explain why these supporters respected Mubarak as both a father and authority figure. Further, the analysis suggests that this sympathetic response was influenced by religious values and outgroup blaming. Social and political implications of this study are discussed.

Asking the Hard Questions: Psychologists’ Discomfort With Inquiring About Sexual Abuse Histories

2021 ◽  
pp. 107780122110145
Author(s):  
Belinda Nixon ◽  
Elly Quinlan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Early Career Psychologists ◽  
University Training

The literature on sexual abuse indicates low rates of inquiry by mental health professionals. This study explores early career psychologists’ experiences of inquiry into their clients’ sexual abuse histories. Twelve Australian psychologists participated in semi-structured interviews with transcripts analyzed using thematic analysis. The vast majority of participants reported that they did not routinely inquire about sexual abuse with barriers including not knowing what to do, discomfort, stigma, and fear of negative outcomes. Participants asserted that their university training in sexual abuse inquiry was inadequate. Findings emphasize the need for the development of an evidence-based framework for sexual abuse training.

scholarly journals On the Question of Integrating Spirituality with Counselling in India

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Thomas Joseph Parayil ◽  
Tony Sam George
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Treatment Process ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Structured Interviews

This paper explores the therapists’ views and experience on spiritual components in counselling. Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews, and thematic analysis used. The participants were nine mental health professionals from different backgrounds with 15 to 30 years of experience in the field. The four main themes that emerged are faith in God, the power of prayer, forgiveness and wholesome treatment process  

The impact of service user’s suicide on mental health professionals

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. T. Murphy ◽  
L. Clogher ◽  
A. van Laar ◽  
R. O’Regan ◽  
S. McManus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Formal Support ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Negative Publicity ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Professional Impact ◽  
Principle Objective

ObjectivesOur principle objective was to examine the personal and professional impact of service user (SU) suicide on mental health professionals (MHPs). We also wished to explore putative demographic or clinical factors relating to SUs or MPHs that could influence the impact of SU suicide for MHPs and explore factors MHPs report as helpful in reducing distress following SU suicide.MethodsA mixed-method questionnaire with quantitative and thematic analysis was utilised.ResultsQuantitative data indicated SU suicide was associated with personal and professional distress with sadness (79.5%), shock (74.5%) and surprise (68.7%) particularly evident with these phenomena lasting less than a year for more than 90% of MHPs. MHPs also reported guilt, reduced self-confidence and a fear of negative publicity. Thematic analysis indicated that some MHPs had greater expertise when addressing SU suicidal ideation and in supporting colleagues after experiencing a SU suicide. Only 17.7% of MHPs were offered formal support following SU suicide.ConclusionSU suicide impacts MHPs personally and professionally in both a positive and negative fashion. A culture and clear pathway of formal support for MHPs to ascertain the most appropriate individualised support dependent on the distress they experience following SU suicide would be optimal.

Resisting the Silence

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (8) ◽  
pp. 1011-1030 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerry Gibson ◽  
Jan Wilson ◽  
Jade Le Grice ◽  
Fred Seymour
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Young People ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Digital Communication ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
Control Information ◽  
The Subject

Suicide prevention strategies include attempts to control information young people receive about suicide, but digital communication provides young people with alternative forums to engage with this issue. This article explores the constraints and opportunities for youth to talk about suicide in New Zealand. A thematic analysis of data from focus groups with young people suggests they resist what they see as a taboo on talking about suicide, see adults as unwilling to engage in conversations with them about suicide, and are reluctant to seek help for suicide from mental health professionals. They prefer to talk about suicide with peers, although there are challenges with doing this in person. Access to digital communication may provide young people with alternative forums to communicate about suicide which further undermines their willingness to engage with adults on the subject. This has led to a gap in communication between youth and adults on suicide.

scholarly journals Attachment State of Mind and Trauma in Mother and Baby Home Adoptees

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natasha Dalton ◽  
Marian McLaughlin ◽  
Tony Cassidy
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Adult Attachment ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Scoring System ◽  
Adult Attachment Interview ◽  
State Of Mind ◽  
The Uk

Objectives. This study two had two aims: (i) to establish participant’s state of mind (SOM) with regards to attachment using the Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) (George, Main, and Kaplan,1985-1996) and to explore the experiences and impact of adoption amongst adults adopted from mother and baby homes in the UK and Ireland.Methods. The current study made use of all information gained by the AAI by analysing the interview transcripts in two ways: (i) by using the AAI scoring system (Main, Goldwyn and Hesse, 2003) to assess each participant’s SOM (ii) thematic analysis of the transcripts producing an inductive set of themes. Results. All participants had an insecure SOM with regards to attachment. Three out of the five participants had an unresolved SOM, and preoccupied was the highest represented three-way classification. Qualitative analysis of transcripts identified four overarching themes: (i) Identity and Belonging; (ii) Trauma; (iii) ‘Silenced’ Coping and (iv) Adverse Parenting which reflected their experiences of adoption.Conclusion. Findings indicate that mother and baby home adoptees may be more susceptible to trauma associated with loss. This highlights the importance of suitable adoption placements and vetting of potential adopters. Mental health professionals should be aware that there may be multiple causes contributing to trauma experienced by mother and baby home survivors. These results have clinical and research implications and add to the broader discussion of trauma related to adoption.

Barriers to Cooperation With Family Members in Psychiatric Care in Turkey: Perspectives of Health Professionals and Family Caregivers

2021 ◽  
pp. 107839032110149
Author(s):  
Ayşe Sari ◽  
Zekiye Çetinkaya Duman ◽  
Yonca Kahveci Gül
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Psychiatric Care ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
The Common

Background: Cooperation between families of individuals with mental illnesses and mental health professionals is very important for the quality of mental health care, and there are many barriers to the establishment of cooperation between mental health professionals and families. It is highly important to identify/define barriers to cooperation between families and health professionals from a cultural perspective. Aim: The present study was aimed at identifying barriers to cooperation between mental health professionals and families from the perspectives of mental health professionals and family caregivers in Turkey. Method: In the sample of this descriptive qualitative study, 12 family caregivers and 11 health professionals were included. Results: The results of the study indicated seven themes regarding the perceptions of family caregivers and mental health professionals. The themes related to perceptions of family caregivers about barriers are as follows: “learning the process by living,” the perception of “my patient comes first,” and the perception of “being neglected.” The themes related to perceptions of mental health professionals about barriers are as follows: “lack of collaboration within the team,” “family itself as a barrier,” and “lack of education about working with families.” The common theme mentioned by both groups included the “patient-oriented service understanding.” Conclusions: The results obtained from this study are believed to be a guide for planning and implementing interventions to eliminate the barriers defined from the perspectives of both mental health professionals and family caregivers. Both mental health professionals and family caregivers need psychosocial interventions for strengthening “family cooperation.”

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