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Exploring perceptions of social and emotional health in socially isolated emerging adults who accessed residential treatment
- Authors:
- GIVETASH Sonja, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 34(3-4), 2017, pp.339-352.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The current report is part of a larger study on the perceptions of emerging adults who accessed residential treatment during adolescence. Interviews with a subsample of participants who self-identified as socially isolated were analyzed to explore social development and emotional health. The findings of this study include three themes regarding social difficulties: problems trusting other people, general dislike of other people, and problems in social interactions. Concerns with emotional health such as difficulty managing symptoms of depression and anxiety were reported. The ongoing struggles perceived by socially isolated emerging adults contribute to previous research on the enduring symptoms of mental health disorder. (Publisher abstract)
Emerging adult identity following adolescent experiences with psychotropic medications: a retrospective study
- Authors:
- JORDAN Jessica, PATEL Niti, BENTLEY Kia J.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 27(7), 2017, pp.694-705.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study examines the perceptions of mental illness identity among a group of emerging adults based on their retrospective experiences with diagnoses and psychotropic medication use during their earlier formative adolescent years. A short questionnaire was administered via online social media platforms to volunteers between the ages of 19 and 30 and who self-identified as having taken psychotropic medication between the ages of 12 and 18 (N = 46). Correlation analysis revealed that several variables were associated with a stronger illness identity, including participant’s happiness with their medication experiences, the belief that medication made them more like their “true” selves, and the belief that their diagnosis was accurate. Content analysis of participant narratives suggested themes related to discontinuation and barriers to adherence. These results contribute to the growing knowledge base around lived experiences of psychiatric medication use and suggest further study on how to advance more informed and compassionate mental health care. (Publisher abstract)
#Statusofmind: social media and young people's mental health and wellbeing
- Author:
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Royal Society for Public Health
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 32
- Place of publication:
- London
This report examines the positive and negative effects of social media on young people’s health, including a league table of social media platforms according to their impact on young people’s mental health. Drawing on research findings it identifies the potential negative impacts of social media on health as: anxiety and depression, sleep, body image, cyber bullying and fear of missing out. Potential positive effects in include access to other people’s health experiences and expert health information; emotional support, and building relationships. The results of issues. Based on a survey of 1,479 young people (aged 14-24) from across the UK which asked them to rank each of the social media platforms against the impact on 14 aspects of health and wellbeing, the report provides a league table of each of the social media platforms. The report provides recommendations to safeguard children's mental health when using social media. (Edited publisher abstract)
Enhancing the career planning self-determination of young adults with mental health challenges
- Authors:
- SOWERS Jo-Ann, SWANK Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 16(2), 2017, pp.161-179.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The impact of an intervention on the self-determination and career planning engagement of young adults with mental health challenges was studied. Sixty-seven young adults, 20 to 30 years of age, with mental health diagnoses (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder) were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. Statistically significant greater increases were made by the intervention group versus the control group for self-determination and career planning engagement, and self-determination at least partially mediated increases in career planning engagement. With career planning self-determination interventions, young adults with mental health challenges might be able to achieve better career and life outcomes than is typical for this population. (Publisher abstract)
Social context in mental health service use among young adults
- Authors:
- BEN-DAVID Shelly, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Service Research, 43(1), 2017, pp.85-99.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Examining the sources of health communication that young adults with mental health challenges receive regarding service use is critical to curbing the societal concern of unmet mental health needs of this population. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 59 young adults, all of whom were diagnosed with a mood disorder and used public mental health services and additional public systems of care during childhood. Thematic analysis was utilised. Of the 59 participants, 45 nominated at least one supportive adult, with a total of 97 relationships analysed. Results indicate that the majority of messages came from informal supports (e.g., family) who spoke positively about mental health services. Fewer messages came from formal supports (e.g., professionals). Messages included statements surrounding beliefs toward services, social norms (approval and disapproval), self-efficacy, and image considerations around using services. These findings can suggest ways that mental health service engagement interventions can leverage communication from informal supports. Future research can explore what messages young adults find most influential in persuading them to use mental health care consistently and the relationship between messages and health behaviour. (Edited publisher abstract)
Voices unheard: exploring the caregiver experience for caregivers of emerging adults with mental illness
- Authors:
- MILLER Kirsty, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 98(4), 2017, pp.310--18..
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
The purpose of this study was to obtain perspectives from caregivers of emerging adults (ages 16–25) who were accessing mental health care services. Using constructivist grounded theory, nine caregivers participated in focus groups or individual interviews. Results suggest that caregivers' experiences centred on three areas: the emotions that they experienced (having frustration, feeling burdened, not being helped, and perceiving a lack of options), the actions that they took in their caregiver role (care facilitation and advocacy), and the external forces that perpetuated negative emotions and adversely impacted caregiver ability to facilitate and advocate (crisis-driven system, wait times, and substance misuse). Findings illustrate the impact of external forces on caregiver feelings and actions, reflecting a system that perpetuates the cycle of wait times and helplessness. (Publisher abstract)
The impact of childhood abuse and current mental health on young adult intimate relationship functioning
- Authors:
- TARDIF-WILLIAMS Christine Y., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 32(22), 2017, pp.3420-3447.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This study examines the association between childhood abuse and intimate relationship quality and attachment security in young adults. Data were drawn from the Ontario Child Health Study, a province-wide community-based survey that collected baseline data in 1983 from 3,294 children (aged 4 to 16 years) and follow-up data in 2000/2001 (then aged 21 to 35 years). The sample comprised 1,885 men and women who had completed questionnaires regarding retrospective accounts of childhood abuse and current relationship status in 2000/2001. Childhood physical and sexual abuse was assessed using the short form of the Childhood Experiences of Violence Questionnaire. It was hypothesised that childhood physical and sexual abuse would be associated with adult intimate relationship functioning, adjusting for childhood family and individual factors, and that these associations would be mediated by participants’ current mental health. The analysis for intimate relationship quality showed that current mental health reduced the association between physical abuse and poor relationship quality (beta 0.09 (se 0.02) to 0.08 (0.02)) and between sexual abuse and this outcome to a non-significant level ((beta 0.07 (se 0.03) to 0.05 (0.03)). The analysis for adult attachment security showed that current mental health reduced the association between physical abuse and insecure attachment to a non-significant level (OR 1.33 (95% CI 1.02-1.76) to OR 1.31 (0.98-1.76)) and between sexual abuse and this outcome (OR 1.89 (1.36-2.65) to OR 1.74 (1.19-2.52)). The importance of current mental health functioning in accounting for continuity in intimate relationship functioning from childhood to young adulthood is discussed. (Publisher abstract)
Racial/ethnic disparities in mental health service use for older foster youth and foster care alumni
- Author:
- VILLAGRANA Margarita
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 34(5), 2017, pp.419-429.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Studies have shown that foster care alumni have disproportionally high rates of poor mental health outcomes compared to the general population. The purpose of this study was to examine differences in mental health service use for Latino, African American, and White youth while in foster care and upon exit from the foster care system. Secondary data were used to identify youth 1 year prior to exiting the foster care system (N = 934) and 1 year after exit from the foster care system (N = 433). Racial/ethnic disparities in mental health service use upon exit from the foster care system were found, with Latino youth using the least amount of services after foster care exit. Racial/ethnic service disparities in type of services used were also found. Findings suggest that a lack of support (e.g., mandatory or voluntary) may be significant in overcoming challenges in the continuation or disruption of services. (Publisher abstract)
Intersection of homelessness and mental health: a mixed methods study of young adults who accessed psychiatric emergency services
- Author:
- NARENDORF Sarah Carter
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 81, 2017, pp.54-62.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Young adults who experience homelessness have high rates of mental disorders, yet low rates of outpatient mental health service use. This mixed methods study examined the intersection of homelessness and mental health in a sample of 54 young adults (ages 18–25) who were hospitalised on a short-term, inpatient psychiatric unit. Nearly half (n = 26) reported being homeless in the prior year and more than a quarter were homeless at the time of admission (n = 15). Qualitative analyses identified key factors that contributed to both mental health problems and homelessness including disrupted support networks, fragile family relationships, foster care involvement, substance use and traumatic events. Homelessness was both a facilitator and a barrier to successfully accessing mental health services to manage mental health symptoms. Findings highlight the interconnection of homelessness and mental health and their common relationship with additional underlying risk factors. Providers across service settings need to recognise the overlap of client populations and provide integrated, trauma informed care to address housing instability, mental health, and substance use together. (Publisher abstract)
Flexibility for who? Millenials and mental health in the modern labour market
- Authors:
- THORLEY Craig, COOK William L.
- Publisher:
- Institute for Public Policy Research
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 64
- Place of publication:
- London
This report explores young peoples’ experiences of work and mental health and wellbeing, focusing on young people born during or after 1982. Using new analysis of population-level survey data, it examines the extent to which the changing nature of work in the UK, with an increasingly flexible labour market, may be affecting the mental health of younger workers. The analysis finds that young people are more likely to be in work characterised by contractual flexibility - including part-time work, temporary work and self-employment; be underemployed, working fewer hours than they would like; and be overqualified for their job role. The analysis suggests that younger workers in part-time and temporary work, those who are underemployed or overqualified are more likely to experience poorer mental health and wellbeing. The report then considers at the role of employers and government to support good mental health and wellbeing in the workplace and the need to ensure that labour market flexibility does not increase the risk of poor mental health and wellbeing. It provides opportunities for action for employers and central and local government. (Edited publisher abstract)