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Mental health as perceived by persons with mental disorders – an interpretative phenomenological analysis study
- Authors:
- MJOSUND Nina Helen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 17(4), 2015, pp.215-233.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
In this interpretative phenomenological analysis study, the author's explored how persons with mental disorders perceive mental health. Adapting a salutogenic theoretical framework, 12 former inpatients were interviewed. The analysis revealed experiences of mental health as a movement, like walking up and down a staircase. Perceived mental health is expressed both verbally in an everyday language and through body language. Mental health is an aspect of being that is always present and which is nourished by four domains of life: the emotional; physical; social and spiritual domains. Mental health is experienced in everyday life as a sense of energy, and as more or less wellbeing. Exploring persons' meanings of mental health from a subjective perspective can extend the knowledge base that can be used in mental health promotion strategies. (Edited publisher abstract)
The effect of physical activity on mental health among adolescents with and without self-reported visual impairment: the Young-HUNT Study, Norway
- Authors:
- BRUNES Audun, FLANDERS W. Dana, AUGESTAD Liv Berit
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Visual Impairment, 33(3), 2015, pp.183-199.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This study was conducted in Nord-Trøndelag, Norway, during the period 1995–1997, with a follow-up 4 years later, to examine the effect of physical activity (PA) on mental health according to self-reported vision categories among adolescents. Self-reported measurements were used to assess PA and vision at baseline, and mental health problems and well-being at follow-up. The main linear regression analyses included 1417 adolescents between the age of 12 and 17 years, of which 46 had reported visual impairment. Among those reporting no impairment, conducting <1 day per week of PA was significantly associated with having lower levels of well-being at follow-up compared to those conducting ⩾1 day of PA. Among those reporting visual impairment, the mental health benefits of conducting weekly PA compared with conducting non-weekly PA were observed only among those who were more emotionally unstable or introvert at baseline. In conclusion, further longitudinal studies are warranted to examine whether the mental health responses of PA may be dependent on the adolescent’s vision status. (Edited publisher abstract)
Mental health and substance use problems among patients in substance use disorder treatment as reported by patients versus treatment personnel
- Authors:
- BERGLY Tone H., HAGEN Roger, GRAWE Rolf W.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Substance Use, 20(4), 2015, pp.282-287.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Objective: This study examines and compares mental health and substance use problems among patients in substance use disorder treatment as reported by both patients and treatment personnel, and explores the feasibility of the quadrant model in addressing severity of mental health and substance use based on reports by treatment personnel. Methods: Patients receiving inpatient substance use treatment at clinics in Norway were recruited for the study; 85 completed a cross-sectional survey. Treatment personnel completed a separate survey and gathered information from patient charts. Results: While there were minor differences in the patient and personnel reported prevalence of mental disorders in general (34 and 41%, respectively), there were significant differences in reported affective disorders and personality disorders. Based on the quadrant model, 70.2% of the patients had a high severity of substance use and low severity of mental health problems, while 21.4% had high severity of both. Conclusions: The differences in reports of mental disorders are important, and future research should aim to increase the validity and reliability of reported mental health problems among patients with substance use disorders. The quadrant model does seem to be a feasible model in addressing the severity of such co-occurring disorders. (Edited publisher abstract)