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Hope and recovery: a scoping review
- Authors:
- SAELOR Knut Tore, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 7(2), 2014, pp.63-72.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Hope is regarded as central to recovery processes. The phenomenon along with its implications for research and practice has, however, gained limited attention within the fields of mental health and substance use. The purpose of this paper is to explore how hope, and what may inspire it, is described within the literature by persons experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use problems. Design/methodology/approach: The method chosen when conducting this literature review was a scoping study. This allows for a broad approach, aiming to examine research activity and identifying potential gaps within existing literature. Searches were conducted in EMBASE Ovid, PsychINFO Ovid, MEDLINE Ovid, CINAHL Ebsco, SveMed+ and Brithish Nursing Index. Findings: The authors included five articles and one book. None of these presented first-hand experiences of hope and there appears to be a gap in the literature. All included material underlined the importance of the phenomenon to those experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use problems. Originality/value: Hope seems as important to people experiencing co-occurring problems as to anyone else. There appears to be a need for further research on how persons experiencing co-occurring problems perceive hope and what may inspire it. Hope and what people hope for take many forms and can arise unexpectedly. Practitioners need to take in account the diversity of the phenomenon and find ways of inspiring hope in collaboration with those in need of support.
"Mad world! mad kings! mad composition!"
- Author:
- WHITE Marcia
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 27.5.99, 1999, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
As the MIND Book of the Year Award is launched, looks at how literature about mental health is changing.
A systematic examination of the nature and content of vignettes in schizophrenia research
- Authors:
- ALDERSEY Heather Michelle, HUYNH Doan Chinh, WHITLEY Rob
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 25(3), 2016, pp.189-196.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: Vignettes are often used in psychiatric research, yet there are few systematic studies on their content, creation, and use. Aims: This article describes a study of: (a) how researchers create vignettes in research on schizophrenia and (b) how these vignettes portray individuals with schizophrenia. Method: The authors conducted a systematic search of the PubMed database for articles between 2008 and 2012 that used vignettes to measure attitudes about schizophrenia. They analysed the identified vignettes using a tool developed in reference to DSM criteria. Results: Within the vignettes, 98% of individuals portrayed demonstrated delusions, 91% demonstrated hallucinations and 29% demonstrated disorganised speech. The majority of vignettes portrayed individuals under 25 years and when both genders were not depicted, researchers chose to depict men much more frequently than women (41% vs. 8%). A majority of articles did not use original vignettes (55%), and many of the articles (53%) contained vignettes created by one team of researchers. Most vignettes did not include positive language or recovery-oriented information. Conclusions: This study highlights a need for critical thought on vignette development and utilisation, especially as psychiatry is now moving towards a recovery-based understanding of mental illness. (Edited publisher abstract)
Children's understanding of psychological problems displayed by their peers: a review of the literature
- Authors:
- HENESSEY E., SWORDS L., HEARY C.
- Journal article citation:
- Child: Care, Health and Development, 34(1), January 2008, pp.4-9.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
There is a widespread consensus in the literature that children who have psychological problems are more likely than other children to be excluded or rejected by their peers. The existence of this phenomenon has been established, primarily with the use of research on their sociometric status within groups of peers. Much less research has been performed on the way in which children develop attitudes and behavioural intentions towards peers with problems. The primary aim of this article is to introduce readers to research on children's understanding of the nature of common childhood psychological problems, with a view to exploring the factors that might contribute to the development of negative attitudes and behaviour. Relevant publications were identified through searches of electronic databases and articles in print. From the early years of primary school, children are able to identify peers whose behaviour deviates from the norm and to suggest causes for the behaviour of peers with psychological problems. Furthermore, their beliefs about peers' personal responsibility for these problems appear to be a significant determinant of attitudes and behavioural intentions. The article identifies the need for more research on the role of factors such as gender and personal contact in determining children's understanding of, and attitudes towards, peers with psychological problems. In addition, the article calls for more research on mental health education programmes and the extension of these programmes to younger children, given the fact that even young primary school children appear to have beliefs about the causes of psychological problems and negative attitudes to peers who display such problems. Research on children's understanding of mental health can make an important contribution to our understanding of why children with problems are so much more likely to be excluded from their peer group.
Non-helpful relationships with professionals – a literature review of the perspective of persons with severe mental illness*
- Authors:
- LJUNGBERG Amanda, DENHOV Anne, TOPOR Alain
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 25(3), 2016, pp.267-277.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: The relationship with professionals has proved to be important with regard to outcome for persons with severe mental illness (SMI). The understanding of non-helpful relationships is important complementary knowledge to that regarding helpful relationships. Aim: To review the available qualitative research providing knowledge of non-helpful relationships from the perspective of persons with SMI. Method: A review of qualitative studies, based on an earlier systematic search, analysed through thematic analysis. Results: The main themes were “non-helpful professionals”, “organisation versus relation” and “the consequences of non-helpful relationships with professionals”. Examples of professionals described as non-helpful were pessimistic and uncaring professionals who were paternalistic and disrespectful. Discontinuity, insufficient time and coercion were some of the contextual factors described as non-helpful. These sorts of relationships were non-helpful because they hindered helpful relationships from developing and contributed to further suffering, instilling hopelessness and hindering personal growth. Conclusions: Non-helpful relationships with professionals can be understood as impersonal relationships that contain no space for negotiation of the relationship nor of the support and treatment provided through it. It is important that organizations provide professionals with favorable conditions to negotiate the organisational framework and to treat persons with SMI as whole human beings. (Edited 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)
Mental health service users' perspectives of work: a review of the literature
- Authors:
- BLANK Alison, HARRIES Priscilla, REYNOLDS Frances
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(4), April 2011, pp.191-199.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Employment for people with mental health problems is high on the political agenda. Much of the literature about the meaning and experience of work for this group of people is quantitative and therefore says little about individual perspectives. This literature review focused on qualitative studies, seeking to describe the experience of returning to work with a mental health problem. SCOPUS, CINAHL and PsycINFO were searched for papers published between 1989 and 2009; a period selected to reflect developments in approaches to vocational rehabilitation. Work seems to hold multiple meanings for people with mental health problems, there are advantages and disadvantages to working, and many barriers to work. The nature of support for the individual in accessing employment is crucial, and what users want from supportive relationships is discussed. The findings suggest that barriers can be overcome if the right support is available. The literature provides support for the involvement of occupational therapists working in vocational services, and offers some suggestions for developing relationships with clients. The review highlights the importance of exploring all aspects of clients' feelings about work and understanding of the type of supportive relationship required by a person with a mental health problem who wishes to work.
Shame, blame, and contamination: A review of the impact of mental illness stigma on family members
- Authors:
- CORRIGAN Patrick W., MILLER Frederick E.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 13(6), December 2004, pp.537-548.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
In his classic text, Goffman defined courtesy stigma as the negative impact that results from association with a person who is marked by a stigma. Family members of relatives with mental illness are frequently harmed by this kind of stigma. Using a social cognitive model of mental illness stigma, the authors review ways in which various family roles (e.g., parents, siblings, spouses) are impacted by family stigma. The authors distinguish between public stigma (the impact wrought by subsets of the general population that prejudge and discriminate against family members) and vicarious stigma (suffering the stigma experienced by relatives with mental illness). Results of our review suggest parents are blamed for causing their child's mental illness, siblings and spouses are blamed for not assuring that relatives with mental illness adhere to treatment plans, and children are fearful of being contaminated by the mental illness of their father or mother. The current body of literature suggests several important directions for future research including identification of stereotypes in addition to shame, blame, and contamination that harm family members; developing rigorous research methods that validate the link between stigmatizing attitudes and discriminatory behaviours; and testing programs that help to erase the various manifestations of family stigma.
Children's voices: a review of evidence on the subjective wellbeing of children with mental health needs in England
- Authors:
- APLAND Kara, et al
- Publisher:
- Children's Commissioner for England
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 30
- Place of publication:
- London
This report explores findings from an evidence review of the views and experiences of children with mental health needs, covering both views on mental health services and issues related to their subjective wellbeing. It examines the results of 8 studies identified using a rapid review methodology. Areas covered include: children’s understanding of mental health, awareness and access to mental health services; participation and engagement; self-esteem and stigma; self-efficacy and coping; and relationships. The findings show that children have limited awareness and understanding of mental health and that they conceptualise ‘mental illness in stereotyped and negative. Barriers to accessing services included unfamiliarity with the type of help and support available, fear of been seen accessing services and concerns about the lack of confidentiality of the service. Children found meaningful and supportive relationships with friends and family to be important sources of coping and support. (Edited publisher abstract)
Interpersonal contact and the stigma of mental illness: a review of the literature
- Authors:
- COUTURE, PENN David L.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 12(3), June 2003, pp.291-305.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Stigmatization of mental illness is widespread in Western societies and other cultures. Stigma is detrimental to the well being of persons with mental illness. This can lead to discrimination in housing and employment. It is for these reasons that practitioners have sought methods for reducing stigma. One strategy is increasing interpersonal relations with people with mental illness. This article reviews the literature on the subject.