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Just listen ...:mental health
- Authors:
- JAY David, (Director)
- Publisher:
- Alpha Films
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- (30 mins.), DVD, CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- Ipswich
This moving DVD sets out to challenge the stigma faced by people who experience mental problems. Four people talk frankly about their experiences of mental distress, some of the problems they encountered as a result, and how they would like to see attitudes change. Supplied with a CD containing printable support materials including suggestions for group discussions and transcripts of all four interviews.
Young people's explanations for youth suicide in New Zealand: a thematic analysis
- Authors:
- STUBBING Jessica, GIBSON Kerry
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Youth Studies, 22(4), 2019, pp.520-532.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The purpose of this research was to update our understanding of young people's explanations of suicide in order to inform suicide prevention efforts. Focus groups were conducted with 38 young people, including 30 young women and 8 young men aged 15–22. The data was analysed thematically to identify the range of explanations young people ascribe to youth suicide. Five themes were identified by the analysis including that suicide could be explained by inescapable difficulties, constant pressure, emotional distress and could also be seen as a cry for help. In contrast to these normalised experiences, participants also expressed the view that mental illness might also account for suicide. The findings suggest that young people recognise suicide as a complex problem with multiple causes. While they recognised mental health problems as contributing, youth suicide was primarily understood by young people as a normal response to emotional distress and pressure. Prevention programmes should address the full range of explanations that young people give for suicide in order to promote their engagement in prevention programmes. (Edited publisher abstract)
Adolescents' understanding of mental health problems: conceptual confusion
- Author:
- LEIGHTOB Sharon
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 8(2), June 2009, pp.4-14.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper reports on research into adolescents' mental health literacy, focusing on their ability to recognise two diagnosable mental illnesses and three mental health problems associated with loss. A vignette-based questionnaire was developed and completed by a school-based sample of adolescents in England. Different levels of understanding were identified for each vignette. Participants responded well, demonstrating the different levels of understanding. Grading of the responses provided an opportunity to explore and discuss differences between professional and lay understanding of mental health and illness. The article also considers the implications for practice in terms of mental health promotion.
Attitudes and stigma held by healthcare and mental health care professionals towards people with mental illness
- Authors:
- NOBLETT Jo, HENDERSON Claire
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, January/February 2015, pp.24-27.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Summarises the key findings from a narrative review investigating the attitudes of health care professionals (excluding students and counsellors) towards people with mental health problems (excluding dementia and learning disability). Searches were carried out on five databases, including Medline and AMED. Key findings are discussed under the themes of: whether mental health professionals hold stigmatised attitudes to people using their services; the attitudes of other health professionals towards people using their services; the effects on quality of care of stigmatising attitudes of mental health and health professionals; and whether stigma and discrimination in the healthcare context can be reduced. Generally, mental health professionals tended to have move positive attitudes when compared to the general health professionals or the population. Theories put forward to explain negative attitudes included stress and burnout. Interventions identified to reduce stigma and discrimination included educational based interventions and improved supervision and training policies. (Original abstract)
Exploring attitudes of the general public to stress, depression and help seeking
- Author:
- COE Nicola L.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 8(1), March 2009, pp.21-31.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This study explored the attitudes and preferences of the general population about when and where help is sought for stress and depression through the Somerset Health Panels. These comprised 12 two-hour panels held across Somerset England, involving a total of 96 people. The study revealed that a positive and non-judgemental view of depression exists within the general population. The response and support from friends and family is critical in seeking other sources of help, for which the GP is perceived as a gatekeeper. A preferred hierarchy of professional and non-professional sources of help exists, which is not entirely consistent with the arrangements of current services.
Voices unheard: exploring the caregiver experience for caregivers of emerging adults with mental illness
- Authors:
- MILLER Kirsty, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 98(4), 2017, pp.310--18..
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
The purpose of this study was to obtain perspectives from caregivers of emerging adults (ages 16–25) who were accessing mental health care services. Using constructivist grounded theory, nine caregivers participated in focus groups or individual interviews. Results suggest that caregivers' experiences centred on three areas: the emotions that they experienced (having frustration, feeling burdened, not being helped, and perceiving a lack of options), the actions that they took in their caregiver role (care facilitation and advocacy), and the external forces that perpetuated negative emotions and adversely impacted caregiver ability to facilitate and advocate (crisis-driven system, wait times, and substance misuse). Findings illustrate the impact of external forces on caregiver feelings and actions, reflecting a system that perpetuates the cycle of wait times and helplessness. (Publisher abstract)
Associations between behaviours that challenge in adults with intellectual disability, parental perceptions and parental mental health
- Authors:
- WAITE Jane, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 56(4), 2017, pp.408-430.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Objectives: This study examined parental perceptions of behaviours that challenge (CB) in their adult children with intellectual disability (ID), and explored whether perceptions mediated associations between CB and parental psychological distress. Design: A within-group correlational design was employed. Methods: Sixty-five parents reported on individuals with genetic syndromes and ID who had chronic CB. Parents completed the Illness Perception Questionnaire-Revised (IPQ-R) adapted to measure perceptions of self-injury, aggression or property destruction, alongside assessments of parental locus of control, attributions about behaviour, parental psychological distress, and CB. Results: A high proportion of parents evidenced anxiety and depression at clinically significant levels (56.9% and 30.8%, respectively). Contrary to predictions, psychological distress was not significantly associated with CB. The perception that the adult with ID exerted control over the parent's life mediated the association between CB and parental psychological distress. Few parents endorsed operant reinforcement as a cause of CB (< 10%). Conclusions: The high levels of psychological distress in parents is notable and of concern. Further research should consider the reasons why parents have causal attributions that might be inconsistent with contemporary interventions. Practitioner points: 1) Parents experience high levels of psychological distress while supporting adults with ID who engage in chronic behaviours that challenge; 2) A stronger belief that the adult with ID exerts control over the parent's life may mediate an association between CB exhibited by the individual with ID and parental psychological distress; 3) Few parents endorsed operant reinforcement as a cause of behaviours that challenge. (Publisher abstract)
Mental health staff views on improving burnout and mental toughness
- Authors:
- POSNER Zoe, JANSSEN Jessie, RODDAM Hazel
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health Training Education and Practice, 12(4), 2017, pp.249-259.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Burnout in mental health staff is acknowledged as a major problem. The purpose of this paper is to gain an understanding of mental health staff views on improving burnout and mental toughness in mental health staff. Design/methodology/approach: Ten participants from two mental health rehabilitation units across the north-west of England took part in a Nominal Group Technique. Participants consisted of mental health workers from varied roles in order to capture views from a multidisciplinary team. The main question posed to the staff was “What strategies and techniques do you think could help improve burnout and mental toughness in mental health staff”. Findings: The study revealed that the top three ideas to take forward to help improve burnout and mental toughness in mental health staff were improving the culture/organisation, improving staff wellbeing and education. Additionally, staff were highly motivated and enthusiastic about engaging in discussion about what could be done to improve their wellbeing and the importance of taking this forward. Originality/value: This study is unique in involving mental health staff in discussing their ways of improving their mental health. It is also unique as it has found the nine strategies to do this and these could be used in targeted training for mental health staff (Publisher abstract)
Impacts of attending recovery colleges on NHS staff
- Authors:
- PERKINS Amorette Mae, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 21(1), 2017, pp.18-24.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: This paper explores the impact of attending a Recovery College (RC) on NHS staff attitudes towards mental health and recovery, clinical and peer interactions, and personal wellbeing. Design/methodology/approach: Qualitative and quantitative data were collected via online surveys from 94 participants. Thematic analysis and descriptive statistics were used. Findings: Themes were identified for change in attitudes towards mental health and recovery: new meanings of recovery; challenging traditional views on recovery; hope for recovery; and increased parity. The majority felt that the RC positively influenced the way they supported others. Themes relating to this were: using or sharing taught skills; increased understanding and empathy; challenging non-recovery practices; and adopting recovery practices. Responses highlighted themes surrounding impacts on personal wellbeing: connectedness; safe place; self-care; and sense of competency and morale at work. Another category labelled “Design of RC” emerged with the themes co-learning, co-production and co-facilitation, and content. Research limitations/implications: It is important to understand whether RCs are a useful resource for staff. This research suggests that RCs could help to reconcile Implementing Recovery through Organisational Change’s 10 Key Challenges and reduce staff burnout, which has implications for service provision. (Edited publisher abstract)
Adolescents’ understanding of mental health problems: conceptual confusion
- Author:
- LEIGHTON Sharon
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 8(2), June 2009, pp.4-14.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
As part of a multiphase doctoral research study, this paper discusses young people’s literacy with regard to mental health terminology, by using vignette-based questionnaires to highlight their abilities in recognising two diagnosable mental illnesses and three mental health problems associated with loss. In 2006-2007, a school-based sample of 12-15 year olds in the West Midlands, responded to vignettes about the mental health problems of acting out/externalising distress, grief and stress/self harm and vignettes about depression and early onset psychosis, both diagnosable mental illnesses. The author graded the responses and this paper contains tables detailing the grades and codes used as well as the results. A discussion between the differences between professional and lay understanding of mental health and mental illness terminology is presented with possible implications for practice and training, in the future, across child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) tiers. The conceptual confusion and dearth of semantic clarity demonstrated in this research could be related to young people’s perception of the ubiquitous term, depression. Increasing clarity and improving young people’s literacy with regard to mental health will help combat the stigma of mental illness.