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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.
Out of the shadows?: a review of the responses to recommendations made in Pushed into the shadows: young people's experience of adult mental health facilities
- Author:
- 11 MILLION
- Publisher:
- 11 Million
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 146p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report considers some of the key areas of concern in relation to the level and quality of care and support given to children and young people with mental health problems in England. It builds upon work that 11 MILLION has carried out in this area, particularly our work with VIK (Very Important Kids)5 and YoungMinds. It reflects on the issues raised by children and young people who experience mental distress, as well as by individuals and organisations with an interest in the mental health of children and young people.
Making children's mental health matter
- Author:
- 11 MILLION
- Publisher:
- 11 Million
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 28p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report considers some of the key areas of concern in relation to the level and quality of care and support given to children and young people with mental health problems in England. It builds upon work that 11 MILLION has carried out in this area, particularly our work with VIK (Very Important Kids) and YoungMinds. It reflects on the issues raised by children and young people who experience mental distress, as well as by individuals and organisations with an interest in the mental health of children and young people.
Finding the edge: a positive view of mental health
- Authors:
- HOLE Ben, (Director), ONE LUNG, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Croydon Mental Health Users Group
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- (15 mins), videocassette
- Place of publication:
- Croydon
Dispelling many of the myths surrounding mental health, a group of young people discuss some of the challenges they have faced, and talk about what has helped them to cope with and recover from periods of distress in their lives.
Reefer blockers
- Author:
- DALY Max
- Journal article citation:
- Druglink, 21(3), May 2006, pp.10-13.
- Publisher:
- Drugscope
- Place of publication:
- London
This author looks at some of the reasons why teenagers develop problems with cannabis use. He explains how thousands of young people are smoking themselves numb in order to cope with unhappy times. The article includes a summary of findings from the Young People's Heavy-end Cannabis Use research in Greater Manchester, which is carrying out interviews, focus groups and outreach with at least 150 young people.
Parentification, stress, and problem behavior of adolescents who have a parent with mental health problems
- Authors:
- HOSMAN Clemens M.H, WITTERMAN Cilia L.M.
- Journal article citation:
- Family Process, 56(1), 2017, pp.141-153.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
When adolescents live with a parent with mental illness, they often partly take over the parental role. Little is known about the consequences of this so-called parentification on the adolescents' internalizing and externalizing problems. This survey study examined this effect cross-sectionally and longitudinally in a sample of 118 adolescents living with a parent suffering from mental health problems. In addition, the study examined a possible indirect effect via perceived stress. Path analyses were used to examine the direct associations between parentification and problem behavior as well as the indirect relations via perceived stress. The results showed that parentification was associated with both internalizing and externalizing problems cross-sectionally, but it predicted only internalizing problems 1 year later. An indirect effect of parentification on adolescent internalizing and externalizing problems via perceived stress was found, albeit only cross-sectionally. These findings imply that parentification can be stressful for adolescents who live with a parent with mental health problems, and that a greater awareness of parentification is needed to prevent adolescents from developing internalizing problems. (Publisher abstract)
Mindful coping and mental health among adolescents
- Authors:
- THARALDSEN Kjersti B., BRU Edvin, WILHELMSEN Ingvard
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 13(2), May 2011, pp.21-31.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
In western countries, including Norway, there is a high prevalence of mental health problems among adolescents. This paper examines the possible contribution of mindful coping to the enhancement of mental health in adolescents. The study aimed to investigate how various aspects of mindful coping are related to psychological symptoms in a non-clinical adolescent sample, and how such coping might moderate the relationship between stress exposure and psychological symptoms. The aspects of mindful coping are: awareness; distraction; preventing negative emotions; and constructive self-assertion. A total of 750 students aged between 16-20 years from 2 high schools completed a questionnaire which included measures of mindful coping, current psychological symptom status, and perceived life strains. The results show that coping by preventing negative emotions and constructive self-assertion was associated with fewer psychological symptoms and weaker association between perceived life strains and psychological symptoms. Coping by use of distraction was related to more psychological symptoms and did not moderate the association between perceived life strains and psychological symptoms. Finally, coping by use of awareness was related to a stronger association of perceived life strains and psychological symptoms. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
Psychosocial predictors of somatic symptoms in adolescents of parents with HIV: a six-year longitudinal study
- Authors:
- BURSCH B., et al
- Journal article citation:
- AIDS Care, 20(6), July 2008, pp.667-676.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The objective of this study was to identify salient parent and adolescent psychosocial factors related to somatic symptoms in adolescents. As part of a larger intervention study conducted in New York, 409 adolescents were recruited from 269 parents with HIV. A longitudinal model predicted adolescent somatization scores six years after baseline assessment. Adolescent somatic symptoms were assessed at baseline and at 3-month intervals for the first two years and then at 6-month intervals using the Brief Symptom Inventory. Baseline data from adolescents and parents were used to predict adolescent somatic symptoms. Variables related to increased adolescent somatic symptoms over six years included being younger and female; an increased number of adolescent medical hospitalizations; more stressful life events; adolescent perception of a highly rejecting parenting style; more parent-youth conflict; no experience of parental death; and parental distress over their own pain symptoms. The findings extend the literature by virtue of the longitudinal design; inclusion of both parent and child variables in one statistical model; identification of study participants by their potentially stressful living condition rather than by disease or somatic symptom status; and inclusion of serious parental illness and death in the study.
Family fears
- Author:
- WELLARD Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.10.02, 2002, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at how failure to provide adequate mental health services for children and young people can impact on their families.