Pub Date : 2017-07-05DOI: 10.1080/14623730.2017.1345686
Jongserl Chun, H. Lee
Abstract This study was conducted to develop a service evaluation index for Internet addiction through expert consensus using the Delphi method in South Korea. The study contained three rounds: we drafted the index in the first round by reviewing the existing literature and seeking expert advice, and in rounds two and three, we consulted 12 experts via an online survey to gather their opinions on the appropriateness, clarity, and applicability of the drafted index. In rounds two and three, we collected more-detailed opinions based on the results of earlier rounds. Content validity was high, and it increased during the later rounds of the Delphi study. The Internet addiction service evaluation index that resulted comprised four categories: prevention, treatment, aftercare, and service outcomes. The prevention section contains 17 sub-indices, including preventive education, a screening test and intensive prevention programs, and service promotion. The treatment section contains 15 sub-indices that evaluate diagnosis, planning, and treatment services. The aftercare section uses two sub-indices to assess whether a systematic aftercare is provided. The service outcome section includes 19 sub-indices that evaluate service effectiveness, diagnosis of comorbid conditions, and risk factors. This index could effectively standardize services, facilitate operations, and promote objective evaluation within related service delivery systems.
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Pub Date : 2017-07-03DOI: 10.1080/14623730.2017.1345689
E. Knox, J. J. Muros
Abstract During adolescence individuals experience a number of cognitive, physical, psychological and emotional changes which can impinge on their health and wellbeing. The aim of this study was to identify associations with five components of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children. Data were collected from 456 children attending one of five schools in Granada, Spain in a cross-sectional design. Females reported engaging in less physical activity than males. Females reported lower HRQoL in terms of lower physical wellbeing, family relationships and autonomy and perceived school environment in secondary school. Males only reported lower perceptions of their school environment in secondary school. Physical activity was strongly associated with HRQoL, whereas Mediterranean diet was not. Physical activity interventions should be prioritised when positive HRQoL of children is a main target. Special consideration should be given to support the positive development of females, especially during the early years of secondary school.
{"title":"Gender and school-stage associations with health-related behaviours and health-related quality of life in Spanish children","authors":"E. Knox, J. J. Muros","doi":"10.1080/14623730.2017.1345689","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14623730.2017.1345689","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract During adolescence individuals experience a number of cognitive, physical, psychological and emotional changes which can impinge on their health and wellbeing. The aim of this study was to identify associations with five components of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children. Data were collected from 456 children attending one of five schools in Granada, Spain in a cross-sectional design. Females reported engaging in less physical activity than males. Females reported lower HRQoL in terms of lower physical wellbeing, family relationships and autonomy and perceived school environment in secondary school. Males only reported lower perceptions of their school environment in secondary school. Physical activity was strongly associated with HRQoL, whereas Mediterranean diet was not. Physical activity interventions should be prioritised when positive HRQoL of children is a main target. Special consideration should be given to support the positive development of females, especially during the early years of secondary school.","PeriodicalId":45767,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mental Health Promotion","volume":"19 1","pages":"278 - 288"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2017-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14623730.2017.1345689","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44264724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2017-06-29DOI: 10.1080/14623730.2017.1345688
Ceri Wilson, J. Secker, Lynne Kent, J. Keay
Abstract Previous evaluations have demonstrated improvements in well-being and social inclusion for people with mental health difficulties after participating in Open Arts’ introductory participatory arts courses. This evaluation aimed to ascertain whether improvements are maintained long-term. Course participants completed measures of well-being and social inclusion at the beginning and end of their course and after three and six months. At initial follow-up participants rated their experience of their course, and at three and six months they reported activities taken up after attending. Scores significantly increased from baseline to first follow-up and remained significantly higher than at baseline at three and six months. End-of-course ratings were positive and most participants continued their art work. Other activities included education/training and voluntary/paid work. Further studies are needed to examine whether improvements can be attributed with confidence to arts participation, but these results add to a growing weight of evidence pointing to that conclusion.
{"title":"Promoting mental wellbeing and social inclusion through art: six month follow-up results from Open Arts Essex","authors":"Ceri Wilson, J. Secker, Lynne Kent, J. Keay","doi":"10.1080/14623730.2017.1345688","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14623730.2017.1345688","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Previous evaluations have demonstrated improvements in well-being and social inclusion for people with mental health difficulties after participating in Open Arts’ introductory participatory arts courses. This evaluation aimed to ascertain whether improvements are maintained long-term. Course participants completed measures of well-being and social inclusion at the beginning and end of their course and after three and six months. At initial follow-up participants rated their experience of their course, and at three and six months they reported activities taken up after attending. Scores significantly increased from baseline to first follow-up and remained significantly higher than at baseline at three and six months. End-of-course ratings were positive and most participants continued their art work. Other activities included education/training and voluntary/paid work. Further studies are needed to examine whether improvements can be attributed with confidence to arts participation, but these results add to a growing weight of evidence pointing to that conclusion.","PeriodicalId":45767,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mental Health Promotion","volume":"19 1","pages":"268 - 277"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2017-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14623730.2017.1345688","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44937643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2017-06-27DOI: 10.1080/14623730.2017.1345690
Jennifer Strand, Lisa Rudolfsson
Abstract After Sweden passed new health care legislation in 2010, Beardslee’s preventive family intervention (FI) was implemented to meet children’s rights to information and support. No studies have yet evaluated perceived effectiveness of FI in families with parental psychosis or its reception by families or professionals. This study focused on professionals’ experiences of offering FI to parents with psychosis, their partners, and their children. We conducted 11 semi-structured interviews with FI-educated professionals at open care psychosis service units. Both authors applied thematic analysis to the interview data. The main reported benefit of FI was more open communication in the family; discussing the parent’s illness was thought to be helpful for all family members. Psychoeducation was described as particularly useful because family members generally seemed to lack sufficient information about psychosis. The FI manual also made professionals more confident about asking about patients’ parenting capacity and their children’s wellbeing. Despite positive descriptions, participants had conducted few FI interventions because of heavy workloads, organizational problems, and patients’ resistance to talking about their children. These barriers need to be addressed because children of parents with psychosis are a vulnerable group in great need of information and support.
{"title":"A qualitative evaluation of professionals’ experiences of conducting Beardslee’s family intervention in families with parental psychosis","authors":"Jennifer Strand, Lisa Rudolfsson","doi":"10.1080/14623730.2017.1345690","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14623730.2017.1345690","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract After Sweden passed new health care legislation in 2010, Beardslee’s preventive family intervention (FI) was implemented to meet children’s rights to information and support. No studies have yet evaluated perceived effectiveness of FI in families with parental psychosis or its reception by families or professionals. This study focused on professionals’ experiences of offering FI to parents with psychosis, their partners, and their children. We conducted 11 semi-structured interviews with FI-educated professionals at open care psychosis service units. Both authors applied thematic analysis to the interview data. The main reported benefit of FI was more open communication in the family; discussing the parent’s illness was thought to be helpful for all family members. Psychoeducation was described as particularly useful because family members generally seemed to lack sufficient information about psychosis. The FI manual also made professionals more confident about asking about patients’ parenting capacity and their children’s wellbeing. Despite positive descriptions, participants had conducted few FI interventions because of heavy workloads, organizational problems, and patients’ resistance to talking about their children. These barriers need to be addressed because children of parents with psychosis are a vulnerable group in great need of information and support.","PeriodicalId":45767,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mental Health Promotion","volume":"19 1","pages":"289 - 300"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2017-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14623730.2017.1345690","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43713795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2017-06-09DOI: 10.1080/14623730.2017.1327879
C. Ajaero, C. Odimegwu, V. Chisumpa, Nkechi C. Obisie-Nmehielle
Abstract Mental health status is fundamental to overall health and well-being but most studies on the relationship between migration and mental health status deal with international migration and neglects internal migration. Therefore, this study compares the mental health status of internal migrants with that of non-migrants; and also appraises the socio-demographic factors associated with mental health status in South Africa. Data were from the National Income Dynamics Study (NIDS), waves 3 (2012), and 4 (2014) of South Africa. Univariate analysis was used to describe the study population, bivariate analysis was use to explain the mental health status of the population, and binary logistic regression was used analyze the socio-demographic factors associated with mental health status. The study found significant differences in the mental health status of migrants and non-migrants across the waves of NIDS used for this study. While, the migrants had better mental health status in 2012, the non-migrants had better mental health status in 2014. In addition, factors significantly associated with mental health status in 2012, were marital status, income, and province of residence. On the other hand, only race, and province of residence were significantly associated with mental health status in 2014.
{"title":"The influence of internal migration on mental health status in South Africa","authors":"C. Ajaero, C. Odimegwu, V. Chisumpa, Nkechi C. Obisie-Nmehielle","doi":"10.1080/14623730.2017.1327879","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14623730.2017.1327879","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Mental health status is fundamental to overall health and well-being but most studies on the relationship between migration and mental health status deal with international migration and neglects internal migration. Therefore, this study compares the mental health status of internal migrants with that of non-migrants; and also appraises the socio-demographic factors associated with mental health status in South Africa. Data were from the National Income Dynamics Study (NIDS), waves 3 (2012), and 4 (2014) of South Africa. Univariate analysis was used to describe the study population, bivariate analysis was use to explain the mental health status of the population, and binary logistic regression was used analyze the socio-demographic factors associated with mental health status. The study found significant differences in the mental health status of migrants and non-migrants across the waves of NIDS used for this study. While, the migrants had better mental health status in 2012, the non-migrants had better mental health status in 2014. In addition, factors significantly associated with mental health status in 2012, were marital status, income, and province of residence. On the other hand, only race, and province of residence were significantly associated with mental health status in 2014.","PeriodicalId":45767,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mental Health Promotion","volume":"19 1","pages":"189 - 201"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2017-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14623730.2017.1327879","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47917129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2017-06-05DOI: 10.1080/14623730.2017.1328367
M. Y. Koopman, M. Pieterse, E. Bohlmeijer, C. Drossaert
Abstract Unemployment is associated with a diminished mental health. Interventions to improve mental health for the unemployed exist. However, there is no clear overview with respect to the content and effectiveness of these interventions. A systematic search was conducted and, included studies that targeted unemployed adults, described an intervention and reported mental health as an outcome measure. After screening, 24 studies remained, which contained 21 different interventions. These interventions could be classified into three categories: occupational skills training interventions, psychological interventions and combined interventions. The majority of the studies reported significant short-term effects on mental health, but in most cases evidence of sustained effects was lacking or not assessed. There is promising evidence that interventions combining occupational skills and resilience training are effective in promoting mental health. However, there is a need for high-quality research on the intervention effects on the mental health of the (long-term) unemployed.
{"title":"Mental health promoting Interventions for the unemployed: a systematic review of applied techniques and effectiveness","authors":"M. Y. Koopman, M. Pieterse, E. Bohlmeijer, C. Drossaert","doi":"10.1080/14623730.2017.1328367","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14623730.2017.1328367","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Unemployment is associated with a diminished mental health. Interventions to improve mental health for the unemployed exist. However, there is no clear overview with respect to the content and effectiveness of these interventions. A systematic search was conducted and, included studies that targeted unemployed adults, described an intervention and reported mental health as an outcome measure. After screening, 24 studies remained, which contained 21 different interventions. These interventions could be classified into three categories: occupational skills training interventions, psychological interventions and combined interventions. The majority of the studies reported significant short-term effects on mental health, but in most cases evidence of sustained effects was lacking or not assessed. There is promising evidence that interventions combining occupational skills and resilience training are effective in promoting mental health. However, there is a need for high-quality research on the intervention effects on the mental health of the (long-term) unemployed.","PeriodicalId":45767,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mental Health Promotion","volume":"19 1","pages":"202 - 223"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2017-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14623730.2017.1328367","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"60313678","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2017-05-19DOI: 10.1080/14623730.2017.1326398
A. Petek, M. Novak, M. Barry
Abstract This paper proposes an interdisciplinary research framework for developing mental health policy in countries where a multisectoral approach to population mental health is not yet on the policy agenda. The proposed mental health policy research framework contains two structural elements: research on the policy content and policy process dimensions. The content dimension defines mental health policy as being a multisectoral policy encompassing positive mental health for all, the prevention and treatment of mental disorders, and the social and human rights consequences of poor mental health. The process dimension is based on the cyclical model of policy processes as described by Kingdon’s theory of agenda-setting and Rochefort’s analysis of the factors which affect mental health policy-making. The framework presents an innovative approach to researching mental health policy, bringing a more interdisciplinary focus and an explicit emphasis on policy-making.
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Pub Date : 2017-05-19DOI: 10.1080/14623730.2017.1326397
Öykü Özü, S. Zepeda, Abdurrahman İlğan, Albert M. Jimenez, Atakan Ata, M. Akram
Abstract Assessing teachers’ psychological well-being (PWB) is the first step in protecting teacher’s mental health and providing them an environment that helps flourish their professional and personal development. It is also crucial for good teacher–student interactions, which in turn, may affect student self-efficacy, social abilities, and even mental health. However, research about the subject is limited in the literature, and it lacks comparison of the levels of PWB among teachers from different countries. This study has primarily focused on the variations in teachers’ PWB from three different countries: U.S.A., Turkey, and Pakistan. In total, 403 teachers from U.S.A., 990 teachers from Turkey, and 715 from Pakistan completed the survey that contained demographic questions and the PWB scale. Results indicated that the U.S. sample had the highest PWB means followed by teachers in Turkey and in Pakistan, respectively. Results are discussed in light of the literature and implications are presented.
{"title":"Teachers’ psychological well-being: a comparison among teachers in U.S.A., Turkey and Pakistan","authors":"Öykü Özü, S. Zepeda, Abdurrahman İlğan, Albert M. Jimenez, Atakan Ata, M. Akram","doi":"10.1080/14623730.2017.1326397","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14623730.2017.1326397","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Assessing teachers’ psychological well-being (PWB) is the first step in protecting teacher’s mental health and providing them an environment that helps flourish their professional and personal development. It is also crucial for good teacher–student interactions, which in turn, may affect student self-efficacy, social abilities, and even mental health. However, research about the subject is limited in the literature, and it lacks comparison of the levels of PWB among teachers from different countries. This study has primarily focused on the variations in teachers’ PWB from three different countries: U.S.A., Turkey, and Pakistan. In total, 403 teachers from U.S.A., 990 teachers from Turkey, and 715 from Pakistan completed the survey that contained demographic questions and the PWB scale. Results indicated that the U.S. sample had the highest PWB means followed by teachers in Turkey and in Pakistan, respectively. Results are discussed in light of the literature and implications are presented.","PeriodicalId":45767,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mental Health Promotion","volume":"19 1","pages":"144 - 158"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2017-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14623730.2017.1326397","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42357045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2017-04-20DOI: 10.1080/14623730.2017.1316760
N. Wongtongkam, Branka Krivokapic‐Skoko, R. Duncan, M. Bellio
Abstract Workplace mindfulness is a recognised tool for enhancing health and well-being of university staff and may result in better task performance and satisfaction in the workplace. The study examined the beneficial effects of mindfulness meditation on job satisfaction, mindful awareness and anxiety levels in university personnel. Mixed methods with a quasi-experiment and in-depth interviews were used. Fifteen participants engaged in a mindfulness meditation approach and five volunteers were interviewed. The findings showed a significant increase in awareness, with staying focused (t(14) = –3.09, p = .00), noticing feelings of physical tension (t(14) = –4.00, p = .00), being aware of running automatically (t(14) = –3.55, p = .00) and not being preoccupied with the future or the past (t(14) = –2.69, p = .01), respectively. Mindfulness was also effective in reducing sleep disturbance. Qualitative results demonstrated the mindfulness approach contributed to calmness and relaxation, and increased ability to handle difficult matters in the workplace. Apart from helping participants to better manage emotions, the mindfulness intervention could promote better relationships towards family members and reduce blood pressure to normal levels. Therefore, mindfulness meditation should be promoted across academic settings to enhance job performance and satisfaction and reduce work-related stress.
{"title":"The influence of a mindfulness-based intervention on job satisfaction and work-related stress and anxiety","authors":"N. Wongtongkam, Branka Krivokapic‐Skoko, R. Duncan, M. Bellio","doi":"10.1080/14623730.2017.1316760","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/14623730.2017.1316760","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Workplace mindfulness is a recognised tool for enhancing health and well-being of university staff and may result in better task performance and satisfaction in the workplace. The study examined the beneficial effects of mindfulness meditation on job satisfaction, mindful awareness and anxiety levels in university personnel. Mixed methods with a quasi-experiment and in-depth interviews were used. Fifteen participants engaged in a mindfulness meditation approach and five volunteers were interviewed. The findings showed a significant increase in awareness, with staying focused (t(14) = –3.09, p = .00), noticing feelings of physical tension (t(14) = –4.00, p = .00), being aware of running automatically (t(14) = –3.55, p = .00) and not being preoccupied with the future or the past (t(14) = –2.69, p = .01), respectively. Mindfulness was also effective in reducing sleep disturbance. Qualitative results demonstrated the mindfulness approach contributed to calmness and relaxation, and increased ability to handle difficult matters in the workplace. Apart from helping participants to better manage emotions, the mindfulness intervention could promote better relationships towards family members and reduce blood pressure to normal levels. Therefore, mindfulness meditation should be promoted across academic settings to enhance job performance and satisfaction and reduce work-related stress.","PeriodicalId":45767,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Mental Health Promotion","volume":"19 1","pages":"134 - 143"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2017-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/14623730.2017.1316760","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49374163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2017-04-19DOI: 10.1080/14623730.2017.1315955
Annick Bosch, J. Riebschleger, L. V. van Loon
Abstract Children of parents with a mental illness (COPMI) have a higher risk of acquiring a mental illness themselves. Feelings of guilt and shame could increase COPMI risks of acquiring mental health disorder symptoms. These feelings of guilt and shame could also impact the quality of the parent-child relationship. Data were drawn from the qualitative part of a mixed method study featuring 18 face-to-face interviews with Dutch COPMI aged 12–21. Interviewees were asked about their experiences with guilt and shame related to their parent with mental illness and the extent they felt that these feelings affected their relationships with their parents. Qualitative thematic analysis (QTA) revealed that most COPMI youth described feelings of guilt and some of them reported feelings of shame. They reported making behavioral adjustments especially using caution in parental communication. In their perception, guilt and shame did not have long-term impacts on their relationships with parents.
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