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Mental health and psychological adjustment in adults who were adopted during their childhood: a systematic review
- Authors:
- MELERO Sandra, SANCHEZ-SANDOVAL Yolanda
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 77, 2017, pp.188-196.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
The aim of this paper is to systematically review the evidence about mental health and psychological adjustment in adult adoptees. A systematic search was conducted on Web of Science and PsycInfo. The review includes 27 studies that fulfilled the selection criteria (ages between 20 and 40, domestic adoptions and articles published since 1995). Evidence suggests that psychological adjustment in adult adoptees is more unfavourable (with higher levels of depression, anxiety, personality and behavioural disorders and neuroticism) than in non-adoptees. A small group of studies shows similar psychological adjustment of adoptees and non-adoptees. Moreover, there is evidence that the adopted population is quite heterogeneous, involving individual and contextual variables. There are clear diagnostic differences when gender is taken into account. Some family variables (e.g., attachment, parenting styles) emerge as mediating factors of the effects of the adoptive status on psychological adjustment. Other risk and protective factors have been insufficiently studied (e.g., age at the time of adoption), so additional research is needed. (Edited publisher abstract)
New grandparents’ mental health: the protective role of optimism, self-mastery, and social support
- Authors:
- SHLOMO Shirley Ben, TAUBMAN-BEN-ARI Orit
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Social Work, 15(4), July 2012, pp.254-271.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
First-time grandparents report conflicting feelings in the wake of the transition to their new role. The aim of this study was to examine the contribution of optimism, self-mastery, perceived social support, and background variables (age, physical health, economic status) to mental health following the transition to grandparenthood. The sample consisted of 257 first-time Israeli grandparents (156 grandmothers and 101 grandfathers), of whom 151 were maternal grandparents and 106 were paternal grandparents. The participants were asked to complete a series of self-report questionnaires. Analysis was conducted to examine: differences between grandparents by gender and lineage; associations between mental health and the independent variables; and the unique and combined contribution of the independent variables to the mental health of new grandparents. The results indicate the importance of internal and external resources, as well as of health and economic status, for the mental health of new grandparents. The value of designing relevant preventive interventions by family social workers to assist grandparents in coping with their new role is discussed.
Recovery from depression: a systematic review of perceptions and associated factors
- Authors:
- RICHARDSON Kathryn, BARKHAM Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 29(1), 2020, pp.103-115.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: Despite extensive literature examining perceptions of recovery from severe mental illness, literature focusing on recovery from depression in adults is limited. Aim: Systematically review the existing literature investigating patients’ and clinicians’ perceptions of, and factors associated with, recovery from depression. Method: Studies investigating perceptions of, and factors associated with, recovery from depression in adults were identified through database searches. Studies were assessed against inclusion criteria and quality rating checklists. Results: Fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Recovery from depression is perceived as a complex, personal journey. The concept of normalised, biomedical definitions of recovery is not supported, with the construction of self and societal gender expectations identified by women as central to recovery. Recovery from depression was associated with higher levels of perceived social support and group memberships. A range of factors are identified as influencing recovery. However, physicians and patients prioritise different factors assessing what is important in being “cured” from depression. Conclusions: Recovery from depression is perceived by patients as a complex, personal process, influenced by a range of factors. However, greater understanding of clinicians’ perceptions of client recovery from depression is essential to inform clinical practice and influence future research. (Publisher abstract)
Physical and mental health of children with substantiated sexual abuse: gender comparisons from a matched-control cohort study
- Authors:
- DAIGNEAULTA Isabelle, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 66, 2017, pp.155-165.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
When compared to children from the general population, sexually abused children receive more medical services, both for physical and mental health problems. However, possible differences between sexually abused boys and girls remain unknown. The lack of control group in studies that find gender differences also prevents from determining if the differences are specific to sexual abuse or to gender. The objective of the study was to assess differences in physical and mental health between sexually abused boys and girls in comparison to those from the general population. Administrative databases were used to document physical and mental health problems of 222 males and 660 females with a substantiated report of sexual abuse between 2001 and 2010. A comparison group individually matched to those from the sexually abused group on gender, age and geographic area was also used to document gender differences in the general population. Yearly incidence rates of diagnoses resulting from medical consultations and hospitalisations of males and females were compared over five years after a first substantiated sexual abuse report using the mixed general linear model. Sexually abused girls were up to 2.2 times more likely to consult a physician than sexually abused boys for physical health problems. Similar findings are observed in the general population. Conversely, results revealed that sexually abused boys were up to 2.3 times more likely than females to consult a physician for mental health problems. This gender difference was not apparent in the general population group. (Edited publisher abstract)
Gender and attitudes about mental health help seeking: results from National Data
- Authors:
- WENDT Douglas, SHAFER Kevin
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Work, 41(1), 2016, pp.e20-e28.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Men often express less emotion than women do, are hesitant to express weakness, and seek professional help much less frequently than do their female counterparts. The lack of help seeking is common across characteristics such as age, race, ethnicity, and nationality. Authors used data from the 2006 General Social Surveys mental health module to suggest that the gender gap in help seeking may be rooted in attitudes regarding help-seeking behaviours generally. Using structural equation modeling, the authors linked vignette type (depression and schizophrenia) to the endorsement of help seeking from informal and formal sources. Men showed similar support for informal help seeking regardless of the problem but were less likely to endorse formal help for depression. Furthermore, men were no more or less likely than women to endorse help seeking if the individual in the vignette was male or female. Results show some support for the hypothesis that men are less prone than women to display positive help-seeking attitudes, particularly related to common mental health issues. This may help researchers and clinicians better understand the numerous barriers to men’s help seeking. (Edited publisher abstract)
Men's mental health: a call to social workers
- Authors:
- SHAFER Kevin, WENDT Douglas
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work: A journal of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 60(2), 2015, pp.105-112.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
The status of men's mental health and its resulting effect on individuals, families, and communities are often overlooked by social workers. This article documents the prevalence of common mental health issues among men in the United States, the unique problems that men face, and help-seeking behaviours. They also discuss how social work is in an exceptional position to help men, and the systemic effects that social work practice with men can have. The authors assert that helping improve men's mental health is critical for social work, particularly given its values recognizing the dignity and worth of all individuals. Their goal is to raise awareness and spark an open dialogue about social work practice with men. (Edited publisher abstract)
Common mental disorders in a young urban population in Colombia
- Authors:
- HARPHAM Trudy, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 187(2), August 2005, pp.161-167.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This study measures the prevalence of common mental disorders among low-income young people in the city of Cali, Colombia and to examine associations with violence and social capital. The Self-Reporting Questionnaire was administered to 1057 young people aged 15-25 years. Social capital, violence, alcoholism and socio-demographic variables were also measured. The results found 255 young people (24%) with common mental disorders. Being a woman, having limited education and experiencing high levels of violence were the main risk factors for common mental disorders. Social capital did not emerge as a risk factor. The study found a large burden of mental ill health among young people was found; this requires urgent interventions and more research on the mechanisms which link mental health and violence.
Mental health needs of women with learning disabilities: services can be organised to meet the challenge
- Author:
- KOHEN Dora
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 9(4), October 2004, pp.12-19.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Women with learning disabilities have many social, personal and psychological problems stemming from neglect, as well as being doubly disadvantaged by gender and learning disability. Most such psychosocial problems are not addressed as they arise, leading to psychiatric diagnosis and medicalisation of non-medical issues. It is important to recognise parenting in women with learning disabilities, as well as concerns such as sexual and emotional abuse and violence, and address them by appropriate agencies. Research suggests trained mental health staff with good understanding of gender as well as of disabilities would be able to address needs before they turn into crises. International and national surveys give good understanding of where needs lie and how services could be structured most effectively. Recognition of problems, a robust gender-sensitive approach and management skills at community level seem most important in dealing with women with learning disabilities. Most need local, generic, gender-sensitive non-stigmatising services. Only a very small minority of women with behavioural problems will need the highly specialised psychiatric learning disabilities team.
Mental health needs of women with learning disabilities: services can be organised to meet the challenge
- Author:
- O'HARA Jean
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 9(4), October 2004, pp.20-23.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The Department of Health recognises there are differences in the family and social context of women's and men's lives with consequences for how mental ill-health presents and is treated. Discusses what it means to be a woman with learning disabilities and mental health needs. asking if she will be able to access services sensitive to her situation, life experiences, aspirations and uniqueness as a woman and if systems in place to plan, deliver and monitor services take account of her and her individual needs.
What do they know?
- Authors:
- RIDLEY Julie, LEE Anne
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, July 2003, pp.20-23.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Reports on a study commissioned by Scottish Health Feedback to look at young people's perceptions of 'mental health' and mental illness' and to explore their attitudes. A total of 12 focus groups were organised in Glasgow, each with four to six participants with young people aged 12-18 years of age. In all 60 young people were consulted. The results highlighted the wide spectrum of views and knowledge on mental health and illness; confusion about terminology; and a need for input with young people to raise awareness about mental health and to dispel some of the myths surrounding mental illness.