Search results for ‘Subject term:"mental health problems"’ Sort:
Results 1 - 6 of 6
The mental health literacy of British community pharmacists
- Authors:
- MORRAL Kim, MORRAL Jordi
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health Training Education and Practice, 12(2), 2017, pp.98-110.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the mental health literacy (MHL) of British community pharmacists. Design/methodology/approach: A survey instrument was sent by facsimile to a random sample of community pharmacists in England, Scotland and Wales. The survey instrument contained items concerning recognition of the symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, the helpfulness of a range of interventions, mental health stigma and the degree of comfort providing pharmaceutical care to people with mental health problems. Findings: Among community pharmacists (n=329) symptom recognition was high for depression but lower for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Pharmacists showed a preference for evidence-based interventions and support for psychological therapies and physical activity for all three mental health problems. Pharmacists expressed less comfort providing pharmacy services to people with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and depression than cardiovascular disease. Mental health stigma was higher for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder than depression, with many pharmacists holding misperceptions about schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Practical implications: The study findings indicate the need for enhanced mental health content in the undergraduate pharmacy curriculum which should challenge misperceptions of mental illness. (Edited publisher abstract)
I am a whole: a report investigating the stigma faced by young people experiencing mental health difficulties
- Author:
- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YMCAs
- Publisher:
- National Council of YMCAs
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 43
- Place of publication:
- London
Examines the prevalence of stigma faced by young people with mental health difficulties, who is experiencing it and how they are doing so, the impact of this stigma, and the potential solutions that the young people themselves have identified. Mental health difficulties among children and young people are common and can be both persistent and damaging. However, the challenges that young people face are not limited to the symptoms of their mental health difficulties; many must also take on the day-to-day stigma that too often goes with this. The report finds that more than one in three young people with mental health difficulties had felt the negative impact of stigma and 37 per cent of young people who experienced this stigma did so at least once a week. This stigma resulted in young people who had experienced it being unwilling to go out (74%), unable to perform day-to-day tasks (69%), and feeling less confident (85%). Education and awareness lie at the heart of normalising mental health difficulties and overcoming this stigma experienced by young people. Education and more people talking about mental health top the ways young people believe this stigma can be tackled. Four in five of those who believe this stigma exists said school is the best place to combat it. Young people who believe this stigma exists say they can best tackle it by talking more about mental health and sharing their experiences. (Edited publisher abstract)
I am a whole stories: a collection of stories from young people about their experiences of mental health difficulties
- Author:
- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YMCAs
- Publisher:
- National Council of YMCAs
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 65
- Place of publication:
- London
This collection brings the voices of young people who experience mental health problems and stigma to the forefront by giving them a platform to share their experiences in their own words and help others around them. These stories illustrate how varied young people’s experiences with mental health can be. The collection is intended to contribute to the process of normalising mental health difficulties and lifting the veil of ignorance that contributes to the stigma that so often dominates the narrative and public consciousness on the issue. (Edited publisher abstract)
Digital stories: challenging stigma, changing attitudes
- Author:
- HODDER Shelly
- Journal article citation:
- Open Mind, 168, September 2011, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Mind Cymru's digital stories project creates short films of people's personal stories to help document their lives and challenge stigma. Feedback from participants highlights the benefits of the project.
I am whole stories: a collection of stories from young people about their experiences of mental health difficulties
- Author:
- YMCA
- Publisher:
- YMCA
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 66
- Place of publication:
- London
A collection of case studies which illustrate young people’s experience of mental health problems. Collected as part of the ‘I am whole’ research project, they can be used to help start conversations around mental health and reduce the stigma that often surrounds mental health. (Edited publisher abstract)
I am whole: a report investigating the stigma faced by young people experiencing mental health difficulties
- Author:
- YMCA
- Publisher:
- YMCA
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 44
- Place of publication:
- London
Drawing on interviews with 2,072 young people aged between 11 and 24-years-old from across England and Wales, this research explores the stigma young people living with mental health difficulties experience. The report examines at the extent of this stigma, who is experiencing it and how, the impact of stigma on young people and looks at potential solutions identified by young people. The results found that more than one in three young people (38 percent) with mental health difficulties had felt the negative impact of stigma, with over half experiencing this stigma at school. Those who had experienced stigma had been subject to prejudice, left out of activities and verbally abused. The impacts of stigma identified by young people included: reduced confidence, a reluctance go out socially, and making them less likely to seek professional support. Education and talking about mental health were the most popular suggestions from young people on how to tackle stigma. Based on evidence, the report lists some key principles for effective anti-stigma interventions. These include to: address the lack of knowledge on mental health difficulties, challenge the negative language around mental health, and encourage young people to access mental health support. (Edited publisher abstract)