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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)
“Talk” about male suicide? learning from community programmes
- Authors:
- ROBINSON Mark, BRAYBROOK Debbie, ROBERTSON Steve
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review Journal, 18(3), 2013, pp.115-127.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the contribution of public awareness campaigning in developing community capacity toward preventing male suicide and explores emerging considerations for suicide prevention programme development. Design/methodology/approach: The paper draws on campaign evaluation data, specifically qualitative discussion groups with the general public, to report results concerning campaign processes, and “interim” effectiveness in changing public awareness and attitudes, and then discusses how progress is to be lasting and transformational. Findings: The campaign raised the awareness of a substantial proportion of those targeted, and affected attitudes and behaviour of those who were highly aware. The community settings approach was effective in reaching younger men, but there were challenges targeting the public more selectively, and engaging communities in a sustained way. Practical implications: The paper discusses emerging considerations for suicide prevention, focusing on gender and approaches and materials for engaging with the public as “influencers”. There are challenges to target audiences more specifically, provide a clear call to action, and engage the public in a sustained way. Social implications: The paper discusses emerging considerations for suicide prevention, focusing on gender and approaches and materials for engaging with the public as “influencers”. There are challenges to target audiences more specifically, provide a clear call to action, and engage the public in a sustained way. Originality/value: The paper adds fresh evidence of gendered communication processes, including their effects on public awareness, attitudes and engagement. Application of a theory of change model leads to systems level findings for sustaining programme gains. (Publisher abstract)
Communications to children about mental illness and their role in stigma development: an integrative review
- Authors:
- MUELLER Joanne, CALLANAN Margie M., GREENWOOD Kathryn
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 25(1), 2016, pp.62-70.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: Limited literature on the stigma of mental illness has examined the socio-cultural processes involved in the development of stigma around mental health in children, which emerges in mid-childhood (7–11 years). Greater understanding might inform preventative interventions. Aims: This review aims to integrate disparate theoretical and empirical research to provide an overview of social communications to children aged 7--11 years about mental illness and their role in the development of stigmatised views. Four key socio-cultural contexts (the media, school, peers, parents) of relevance to children's development will be considered. Method: Systematic literature searches were conducted within electronic databases and abstracts were scanned to identify relevant studies. Fifteen papers were selected for the review. Results: The review found few studies have directly examined communications about mental illness to children. Available evidence suggests messages across children's socio-cultural contexts are characterised by silence and stigma, which may shape children's developing views. Specific theoretical frameworks are lacking; possible mechanisms of transmission are discussed. Conclusions: This review suggests overcoming stigma will require efforts targeting young children, explicitly tackling mental illness, and spanning multiple social spheres: further research is warranted. (Publisher abstract)
Communication and interpretation of emotional distress within the friendships of young Irish men prior to suicide: a qualitative study
- Authors:
- SWEENEY Lorna, OWENS Christabel, MALONE Kevin
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 23(2), 2015, pp.150-158.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted to explore young men's narratives of peer suicide and to identify how they interpreted and responded to behavioural changes and indications of distress from their friend before suicide. The interviews were carried out during 2009/10 with 15 Irish males (aged 19-30 years) who had experienced the death by suicide of a male friend in the preceding 5 years. The data were analysed using a thematic approach. Through the analysis of the participants’ stories and experiences, several features of young male friendships and social interactions that could be addressed to strengthen the support available to young men in crisis were identified. These included the reluctance of young men to discuss emotional or personal issues within male friendships; the tendency to reveal worries and emotion only within the context of alcohol consumption; the tendency of friends to respond in a dismissive or disapproving way to communication of suicidal thoughts; the difficulty of knowing how to interpret a friend's inconsistent or ambiguous behaviour prior to suicide; and beliefs about the sort of person who takes their own life. Community-based suicide prevention initiatives must enhance the potential of young male social networks to support young men in crisis, through specific provisions for developing openness in communication and responsiveness, and improved education about suicide risk. (Edited publisher abstract)
Stigmatisation of people with mental illnesses
- Authors:
- CRISP Arthur H., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 177, July 2000, pp.4-7.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This study aimed to determine opinions of the British adult population concerning those with mental illnesses as baseline data for a campaign to combat stigmatisation. Respondents commonly perceived people with schizophrenia, alcoholism and drug addiction as unpredictable and dangerous. The two latter conditions were also viewed as self-inflicted. People with any of the seven disorders were perceived as hard to talk with. Opinions about effects of treatment and prognosis suggested reasonable knowledge. About half the respondents reported knowing someone with a mental illness. Negative opinions indiscriminately overemphasise social handicaps that can accompany mental disorders. They contribute to social isolation, distress and difficulties in employment faced by sufferers.
Asian in-patient and carer views of mental health care: Asian views of mental health care
- Authors:
- GREENWOOD Nan, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 9(4), August 2000, pp.397-408.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Qualitative interviews were carried out with 24 Asian in-patients and carers to gain insight into their experiences of mental health services. Issues raised were frequently relevant to psychiatric patients in general but several important areas of concern relating specifically to religious and cultural differences such as food, washing facilities and privacy emerged. There was also a perceived lack of communication between both patients and carers with professionals. Patients generally preferred the terms 'depression' or 'behavioural problems' to mental illness. Respondents requested more than one type of therapy to include both medical and additional treatments such as psychotherapy or herbalism.
Occupational or therapy? the attitudes of mental health professionals
- Authors:
- KAUR Daljeet, SEAGER Martin, ORRELL Martin
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 59(7), July 1996, pp.319-322.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Reports the findings of a questionnaire study of mental health staff on a psychiatric unit which investigated their views about occupational therapy. The study evaluated the attitudes to the role of the occupational therapists, the referral and assessment process, the importance of therapeutic activities, and communication and feedback between occupational therapists and other disciplines. This study emphasises the importance of better communication between occupational therapists and the other professions and, in particular, the need to raise the profile of occupational therapy within local teaching programmes.