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Social support and sense of coherence: independent, shared and interaction relationships with life stress and mental health
- Authors:
- SORENSEN Tom, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 13(1), February 2011, pp.27-44.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Perceived social support and sense of coherence are both used extensively as variables to predict and explain the impact of external factors on individuals' mental health. This study investigated whether the current operational definitions of these two concepts measure the same or different dimensions of the intervening process and/or have a distinct interaction effect on mental health. A survey was carried out in Lofoten, a series of islands in Northern Norway. Self completion questionnaires were delivered to all households (people 18 years and above) in the selected communities; 67% responded (n = 1062). Factor analysis was used to subdivide the items for perceived social support and sense of coherence. The two concepts made both significant independent and shared contributions to explained variance on the mental health index. All second-order terms (any combination of two of the indexes, sense of coherence, perceived social support or negative life events) show modification effects with regard to mental health. The combination of sense of coherence, perceived social support and negative life events showed a third order effect modification with regard to mental health. The interaction between social support and sense of coherence increased with the number of experienced negative life events. Thus, it is concluded that all three factors need to be considered to maximise the efficiency of health promotion projects.
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.
Association of headache with childhood adversity and mental disorder: cross-national study
- Authors:
- LEE Sing, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 194(2), February 2009, pp.111-116.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Data were pooled from cross-sectional community surveys conducted in ten Latin and North American, European and Asian countries (n=18 303) by using standardised instruments. Headache and a range of childhood family adversities were assessed by self-report.The number of childhood family adversities was associated with adult-onset headache after adjusting for gender, age, country and early-onset depression/anxiety disorder status. Early and current onset of depression/anxiety disorders were independently associated with adult-onset headache after controlling for number of childhood family adversities. The findings call for a broad developmental perspective concerning risk factors for development of headache.
Life events as a risk factor for psychological problems in individuals with intellectual disabilities: a critical review
- Authors:
- HULBERT-WILLIAMS L., HASTINGS R.P.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 52(11), November 2008, pp.883-895.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Stressful life events such as bereavement, moving house and changing jobs have repeatedly been implicated as risk factors for mental and physical ill health. Since the 1940s, researchers have demonstrated the negative effects of stressful life events, refined methods of recording such events and investigated the relative impact of different types of event. These investigations have generally not extended to include people with intellectual disabilities. A narrative review of research on life events as they occur to people with intellectual disabilities was conducted and the evidence that life events function as a risk factor for psychological problems critically assessed. Evidence was reviewed for an association between life events and a range of outcome variables, including affective disorders, challenging behaviour, psychosis and psychological problems more generally. The methodology behind the current evidence base was critiqued and a number of methodological advances that would help to strengthen it discussed. There is reasonable evidence that life events are associated with psychological problems, and that there is some tentative evidence that life events play a causal role, although to date, no relationship with psychosis in people with intellectual disabilities has been demonstrated. Life events are likely to be pertinent in clinical work with people with intellectual disabilities.
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.
The impact of a substance abuse disorder on the well-being of family caregivers of adults with mental illness
- Author:
- MACMASTER Samuel A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Social Work, 11(1), 2008, pp.50-73.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
A convenience sample of 110 family members of people with mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse was surveyed, and hierarchical linear regression analysis used to determine the impact of substance use status on four measures within a stress-coping model: perceptions of burden; depression; anxiety; and physical health. The findings show that, despite its prevalence among those with mental health disorders, substance abuse was not a significant predictor for any of these factors. Perception of burden was consistently the most significant predictor of depression, anxiety and physical health status. In addition, gender and being a parent were shown to be important predictors of depression; and housing situation and income of anxiety. The implications for theory, research and practice and briefly discussed. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
The importance of social context: neighborhood stressors, stress-buffering mechanisms, and alcohol, drug, and mental health disorders
- Authors:
- STOCKDALE Susan E., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Science and Medicine, 65(9), November 2007, pp.1867-1881.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This study examines the relationship among neighbourhood stressors, stress-buffering mechanisms, and likelihood of alcohol, drug, and mental health (ADM) disorders in adults from 60 US communities (n=12,716). Research shows that larger support structures may interact with individual support factors to affect mental health, but few studies have explored buffering effects of these neighbourhood characteristics. A conceptual model ist tested that explores effects of neighbourhood stressors and stress-buffering mechanisms on ADM disorders. Using Health Care for Communities with census and other data, results found a lower likelihood of disorders in neighbourhoods with a greater presence of stress-buffering mechanisms. Higher neighbourhood average household occupancy and churches per capita were associated with a lower likelihood of disorders. Cross-level interactions revealed that violence-exposed individuals in high crime neighbourhoods are vulnerable to depressive/anxiety disorders. Likewise, individuals with low social support in neighbourhoods with high social isolation (i.e., low-average household occupancy) had a higher likelihood of disorders. If replicated by future studies using longitudinal data, the results have implications for policies and programs targeting neighbourhoods to reduce ADM disorders.
Pathways to policy: a toolkit for grassroots involvement in mental health policy
- Editors:
- BUREAU Jonathan, SHEARS Jane, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Hamlet Trust
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 91p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This toolkit provides a framework for NGOs and user groups to establish a mental health policy “forum” to enable people experiencing mental distress to have a genuine voice in policy-making. Published by the Hamlet Trust and the Mental Health Foundation, the resource explains how to work in partnership with stakeholders to prioritise local mental health issues, develop action plans and raise awareness among the wider population. The Pathways to Policy programme, originally developed in 2002 by the UK organisation Hamlet Trust, has seen the establishment of forums in a wide range of countries and contexts. Using socially inclusive approaches to policy-making, this toolkit is draws on the experiences of those involved in the programme. The toolkit includes: Accessible, interactive study of concepts of policymaking; Workshop outlines, including exercises, to improve skills and confidence among service users and other stakeholders; Advice and ideas on working with the media; Case studies and learning from successful mental health policy forums around the world.
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.