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Relationships between physical activity, symptoms and quality of life among inpatients with severe mental illness
- Authors:
- BONSAKSEN Tore, LERDAL Anners
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75(2), February 2012, pp.69-75.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This study explored the relationships between self-reported physical activity, depression, anxiety and quality of life in 18 inpatients with severe mental illness in Norway. Physical activity was measured with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire; anxiety and depression were measured with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; and quality of life was measured with the World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF. Results revealed that patients with more depression and anxiety symptoms reported lower quality of life. There was no relationship between physical activity and quality of life. Findings also confirmed relationships between depression and anxiety scores and lower quality of life. The authors concluded that the findings may be due to participants' severity of illness. Physical activity may be more important to quality of life in better-functioning patients.
Complete mental health recovery: bridging mental illness with positive mental health
- Authors:
- PROVENCHER Helene L., KEYES Corey L. M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 10(1), 2011, pp.57-69.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
In this paper, the authors argue that the study and promotion of recovery can be augmented by adopting the model of mental health as a complete state. The article describes a model of positive mental health incorporating 13 dimensions which relate to emotional well-being (positive emotions such as happiness and life satisfaction) and positive functioning (a sense of engagement and fulfilment reflecting psychological well-being and social well-being). It discusses the relevance of positive mental health to recovery, asserting that from the perspective of complete mental health, recovery is seen as restoration from mental illness and optimisation of positive mental health, and illustrates pathways to complete mental health over the recovery process. The authors note that both the alleviation of mental illness and the promotion of positive mental health, distinct but complementary processes, are viewed as necessary to move towards recovery.
The changing pattern of mental health problems in HIV infection: the view from London, UK
- Authors:
- CATALAN J., MEADOWS J., DOUZENIS A.
- Journal article citation:
- AIDS Care, 12(3), June 2000, pp.333-341.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Reports on some of the changes seen among people with HIV infection being looked after in a Central London teaching hospital and referred to the mental health services.
Life satisfaction and psychological status of mothers with disabled children: a descriptive study
- Authors:
- KUCUK Emine Ela, ALEMDAR Dilek Kucuk
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 54(1), 2018, pp.102-106.
- Publisher:
- Springer
The purpose of this study is to determine the life satisfaction, general health conditions, and depression levels of mothers with disabled children and the problems they experienced. This descriptive study was conducted between 1 and 30 December 2014 in a rehabilitation centre that renders services for totally 254 physically and mentally-disabled children in Turkey. 184 mothers participated in the study. The data were collected by using an information form, the life satisfaction scale, the general health questionnaire, and the Beck depression inventory. General Health Questionnaire scores of the mothers who had another disabled child and Beck Depression Inventory scores of the working mothers were significantly high. In addition, a significant difference was found between the scores of Life Satisfaction Scale, General Health Questionnaire, and Beck Depression Inventory by mothers who had difficulties regarding care of their children, were worried for their children, and experienced uncertainty with regard to the future. (Publisher abstract)
Are recovery and quality of life different outcome measures for community-based psychosocial program?
- Authors:
- YOUNG Daniel, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Mental Health, 14(4), 2016, pp.360-378.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This research study aims to explore the relationship between quality of life (QoL) and recovery in mental illness in a community-based psychosocial programme. By adopting a prospective, naturalistic, longitudinal follow-up research design, a cohort of 87 consumers who were discharged from mental hospitals and participated in a community-based psychosocial programme were followed for one year. QoL and recovery of these individuals were assessed at baseline, 6-month and 12-month follow up assessments. At the 12-month follow up, this cohort of participants showed improvement in QoL and achieved a recovery rate of 8%. ANOVA analysis indicated that overall QoL was not related to recovery. Moreover, multiple linear regression analysis showed that overall QoL was predicted significantly by self-efficacy at baseline, improvement in self-efficacy and improvement in functioning (adjusted R2 = 22.8; F(3,81) = 9.272, p < .001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that recovery was significantly predicted by baseline functioning level and improvement in open employment (Nagelkerke R2: 36.7, Model χ2 = 13.214, p < .001). Therefore, overall QoL and recovery were predicted by different factors. These results indicate that recovery and QoL should be conceptualised as two different outcome measures. Community-based psychosocial programmes should include both recovery and QoL as outcome measures and adopt different strategies to facilitate recovery and QoL for consumers. (Edited publisher abstract)
Benefits of choral singing for social and mental wellbeing: qualitative findings from a cross-national survey of choir members
- Authors:
- LIVESEY Laetitia, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 11(1), 2012, pp.10-26.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This study explored the benefits of choral singing for mental wellbeing and health as perceived by a cross-national sample of amateur choral singers. Data consisted of written responses to open-ended questions. These were derived from 169 participants selected from a larger dataset reporting high and low levels of emotional wellbeing on the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. A majority of participants were female and aged over 50, they lived in Australia, Germany or England. A thematic analysis was followed by a content analysis and Pearson chi square analyses. Comparisons were made between different ages, genders and nationalities and participants with high and low reported emotional wellbeing. The findings revealed multiple themes covering perceived benefits in social, emotional, physical, and cognitive domains. There were no significant differences in frequency of themes across any of the participant sociodemographic and wellbeing categories. It is concluded that the benefits of singing may be experienced similarly irrespective of age, gender, nationality or wellbeing status. It is suggested that choral signing could be used promote mental health and treat mental illness.
Mental health promotion: implementing standard one of the national service framework for mental health
- Author:
- SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Mental health promotion has a wide range of health and social benefits – improved physical health, increased emotional resilience, greater social inclusion and participation, and higher productivity. It can also contribute to health improvement for people living with mental health problems and to challenging discrimination and increasing understanding of mental health issues. The inclusion of this mental health promotion standard has been significant in recognising its relevance and importance. It has also provided an important opportunity for those working locally to invest in mental health promotion and to develop evidence-based programmes for delivery. This briefing looks at some of the challenges presented by Standard One and what mental health promotion can contribute to both the improvement of services and to the broader public health agenda.
A little knowledge
- Author:
- AYLWARD Nicola
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.5.03, 2003, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Attending courses can help young people with mental health problems improve their quality of life. Describes new research by the Young Adult Learners Partnership, on how courses can best meet their needs.
Housing renewal and mental health: A case study
- Authors:
- BLACKMAN Tim, HARVEY John
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 10(5), October 2001, pp.571-583.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Presents findings from a study of the mental health of residents before and after a neighbourhood renewal programme. A total of 415 household interviews were completed prior to the renewal work and 234 after completion of the work. Self-report data were collected about housing defects; perceptions of the neighbourhood; symptomatic health including symptoms of psychological distress; use of general practitioner services, hospitals and medication; and demographic, economic and lifestyle factors. Following the renewal work, improvements occurred in both adults' and children's levels of psychological distress. Concludes that neighbourhood renewal in deprived areas is likely to have a role in improving mental health among local populations. More evidence about this relationship would help to inform how to approach neighbourhood renewal, including decisions about renewal priorities and whether to demolish or refurbish substandard housing.
The enduring relevance of case management
- Authors:
- RYAN Peter, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 29(1), February 1999, pp.97-125.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This article summarises the main results and policy implications of a Department of Health funded mental health case management research and development project. The project implemented case management services in four different sites, and worked with clients who were severely disabled with long-term mental illness. The article concludes that case management continues to be a model of service delivery which can achieve real benefits for clients in terms of preventing them from falling through the net, and in linking them in responsive ways to community services. However, the increased costs can make it an unattractive option for purchasers, and ways need to be found to retain the established benefits, whilst reducing the costs to service purchasers.