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Kwegyir Tsiboe A, Raghuraman S, Marshall TC. Caught between two worlds: mental health literacy and stigma among bicultural youth. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2024; 19:2321644. [PMID: 38431901 PMCID: PMC10911255 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2024.2321644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Bicultural youths are at higher risk of mental health problems and are less likely to utilize mental health services, yet our knowledge of their mental health literacy and help-seeking behaviours remains limited. METHODS To fill this gap, the current study explored bicultural youths' mental health literacy and stigma by conducting semi-structured interviews with 14 Canadian university students in 2021. RESULTS Our analysis revealed that bicultural youths may be torn between two worlds: intergenerational tensions between participants assimilated into individualistic Canadian culture and their more collectivist parents meant that they had different cultural perceptions of mental health literacy and stigma. While being caught between these two worlds may be detrimental for bicultural youth, our results also suggested that a trans-cultural factor-celebrities' mental health journeys-may promote help-seeking behaviour across participants. Furthermore, our study speaks to the ways that unprecedented events such as the COVID-19 pandemic impact mental health literacy among bicultural youth. Our findings might be used by university mental health services to encourage help-seeking among bicultural students. CONCLUSION The acculturation of mental health literacy, stigma, and associated intergenerational differences needs to be considered by university wellness services.
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- Department of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Health, Aging & Society, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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Subu MA, Dias JM, Mottershead R, Ahmed FR, Narulita S, Maryuni M, Zakiyah Z, Nurbaeti I, Mohamed Al Marzouqi A, Al-Yateem N. Exploring mental health stigma among Indonesian healthcare students towards individuals with mental illnesses: a qualitative study. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2024; 19:2327103. [PMID: 38465669 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2024.2327103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The social disapproval or stigma surrounding mental illness contributes to the postponement of individuals seeking assistance and frequently undermines therapeutic alliances between mental illness sufferers and health care professionals. AIMS This study explored perceptions and attitudes towards individuals with mental illness among college healthcare students in Indonesia. METHODS This study used a qualitative method. Twenty five students enrolled in six healthcare programs were interviewed using a semi structured format. The data analysis adopted a thematic analysis. RESULTS Our thematic analysis generated four main themes: (1) general perceptions of mental health and mental illness; (2) knowledge about mental illness; (3) mental health stigma; and (4) mental health stigma campaigns. CONCLUSIONS The participants exhibited positive perceptions of mentally ill people. Students understood mental health, and they exhibited positive attitudes toward mentally ill people. Some students have stigma and lack of confidence to assist those who have mental illness. Further efforts are required to acquaint students with mental health issues and facilitate their interaction with mentally ill individuals. Anti-stigma campaigns are required to combat the pervasive stigmatization of individuals with mental illness. It is recommended to conduct a more extensive study about the stigma that students encounter in relation to mentally ill individuals.
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- Muhammad Arsyad Subu
- Nursing department, College of Health Sciences University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Binawan, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Nursing department, College of Health Sciences University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Nursing department, College of Health Sciences University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Nursing department, College of Health Sciences University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Binawan, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Binawan, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Binawan, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Health Service Administration, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Nursing department, College of Health Sciences University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Binawan, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Raghavan V, Chandrasekaran S, Paul V, Pattabiraman R, Mohan G, Durairaj J, Currie G, Lilford R, Furtado V, Madan J, Birchwood M, Meyer C, Sood M, Chadda R, Mohan M, Shah J, John S, Padmavati R, Iyer S, Thara R, Singh S. Effectiveness of a mental health literacy module on stigma related mental health knowledge and behaviour among youth in two educational settings in Chennai, South India: A quasi-experimental study. Asian J Psychiatr 2024; 98:104074. [PMID: 38833898 PMCID: PMC11331053 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2024.104074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Improving mental health literacy (MHL) can reduce stigma towards mental illness, decreasing delays in help-seeking for mental disorders such as psychosis. We aimed to develop and assess the impact of an interactive MHL intervention on stigma related mental health knowledge and behaviour (SRMHKB) among youth in two urban colleges in South India. METHODS Incorporating input from stakeholders (students, teachers, and mental health professionals), we developed a mental health literacy module to address SRMHKB. The module was delivered as an interactive session lasting 90 min. We recruited 600 (300 males; 300 females; mean age 19.6) participants from two city colleges in Chennai from Jan-Dec 2019 to test the MHL module. We assessed SRMHKB before the delivery of the MHL intervention, immediately after, and at 3 and 6 months after the intervention using the Mental Health Knowledge Schedule (MAKS) and Reported and Intended Behaviour Scale (RIBS). We used generalised estimating equations (GEE) to assess the impact of the intervention over time. RESULTS Compared to baseline, there was a statistically significant increase in stigma related knowledge and behaviour immediately after the intervention (coefficient=3.8; 95% CI: 3.5,4.1) and during the 3-month (coefficient=3.4; 95% CI: 3.0,3.7) and 6-month (coefficient=2.4; 95% CI: 2.0,2.7) follow-up. CONCLUSION Preliminary findings suggest that a single 90-minute MHL interactive session could lead to improvements in SRMHKB among youth in India. Future research might utilise randomised controlled trials to corroborate findings, and explore how improvements can be sustained over the longer-term.
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- Vijaya Raghavan
- Schizophrenia Research Foundation, R/7 A, North Main Road, Anna Nagar West Extension, Chennai, India.
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- Schizophrenia Research Foundation, R/7 A, North Main Road, Anna Nagar West Extension, Chennai, India
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- Schizophrenia Research Foundation, R/7 A, North Main Road, Anna Nagar West Extension, Chennai, India
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- Schizophrenia Research Foundation, R/7 A, North Main Road, Anna Nagar West Extension, Chennai, India
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- Schizophrenia Research Foundation, R/7 A, North Main Road, Anna Nagar West Extension, Chennai, India
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- Schizophrenia Research Foundation, R/7 A, North Main Road, Anna Nagar West Extension, Chennai, India
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- Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Brimingham, Brimingham, UK
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- Division of Mental Health and Wellbeing, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- WMG and Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Mental Health and Wellbeing, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychosis, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Schizophrenia Research Foundation, R/7 A, North Main Road, Anna Nagar West Extension, Chennai, India
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- Schizophrenia Research Foundation, R/7 A, North Main Road, Anna Nagar West Extension, Chennai, India
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- Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychosis, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Schizophrenia Research Foundation, R/7 A, North Main Road, Anna Nagar West Extension, Chennai, India
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- Division of Mental Health and Wellbeing, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK; Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust, Coventry, UK
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Suwanwong C, Jansem A, Intarakamhang U, Prasittichok P, Tuntivivat S, Chuenphittayavut K, Le K, Lien LTM. Modifiable predictors of mental health literacy in the educational context: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Psychol 2024; 12:378. [PMID: 38965633 PMCID: PMC11225224 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-024-01878-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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Mental health literacy is vital for well-being in educational settings, extending beyond academics to include social and emotional development. It empowers individuals, allowing them to recognize and address their mental health needs and provide essential support to their peers. Despite the acknowledged importance of modifiable factors, there is a noticeable research gap in those amenable to change through educational interventions. Thus, this systematic review aims to identify potentially modifiable predictors of mental health literacy in the educational context. A systematic search was conducted for quantitative studies published between 2019 and October 2023 using several databases following PRISMA guidelines. Studies needed to focus on potentially modifiable predictors of mental health literacy in the educational context. Study quality was assessed using the Appraisal tool for Cross-Sectional Studies (AXIS tool). In total, 3747 titles and abstracts were screened, 60 articles were assessed in full-text screening, and 21 were included in the review. Significant correlations between mental health literacy and modifiable predictors, including stigma toward professional help, self-efficacy, attitudes toward help-seeking, social support, positive psychological states, receiving mental health training, and psychological distress, were identified. By addressing these factors, educational institutions can cultivate community's adept in mental health, fostering an environment marked by empathy, understanding, and proactive engagement in addressing mental health issues. The implications serve as a foundation for future research, policy development, and implementing of practical strategies to enhance mental health literacy in diverse educational settings.
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- Charin Suwanwong
- Behavioral Science Research Institute, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Humanities, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Behavioral Science Research Institute, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Behavioral Science Research Institute, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Al-Qerem W, Jarab A, Khdour M, Eberhardt J, Alasmari F, Hammad A, Zumot R, Khalil S. Assessing mental health literacy in Jordan: a factor analysis and Rasch analysis study. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1396255. [PMID: 39011325 PMCID: PMC11248750 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1396255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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Background Mental health literacy (MHL) research in Jordan is sparse and validated MHL measures are lacking. The present study validated a Jordanian version of the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) and examined Jordanian individuals' MHL. Method A Google Forms survey was designed, and the link was shared through various Jordanian social media platforms. Factor analysis and Rasch analysis were performed to validate the Jordanian version of the MHLS. Binary logistic regression was performed to assess variables associated with MHL. Results The Jordanian MHLS was administered to 974 participants (74.4% females; median age 27 years). The mean MHL score of the participants was 71.1% indicating average literacy levels. The factor analysis indicated that 27 items distributed across four factors had the best model fit. The Rasch analysis confirmed item separation reliability and person reliability. The regression showed a correlation between educational attainment, income, marital status and MHL level. These findings emphasize the role of educational attainment in MHL, pointing to the necessity of integrating mental health education into formal curricula to enhance MHL across all societal levels. Stigma and limited-service availability act as barriers to mental health service and access, which compound the challenge of improving MHL. Targeted educational interventions and policy reforms may help improve MHL, thereby contributing to improving mental health outcomes in Jordan and potentially other similar settings.
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- Walid Al-Qerem
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- College of Pharmacy, Al-Quds University, Abu Dis, Palestine
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- School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Law, Department of Psychology, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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- College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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Giosan C, Pană A, Cosmoiu A, Chira AM, Toma AM, Papasteri CC, Nedelcea C, Popoviciu C. Mental health literacy and academic performance (MHLAP) in high school students: a randomized clinical trial protocol. Trials 2024; 25:419. [PMID: 38937769 PMCID: PMC11212191 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-024-08270-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Mental health literacy is a promising avenue of intervention for addressing the development of psychopathology, as well as its associated consequences, such as a decrease in academic performance. The current study aims to test the effectiveness of such an intervention in high school students, focusing on two main formats of delivery: (1) automated and (2) blended. METHODS To achieve this aim, a randomized clinical trial with direct comparisons at three time points between three conditions (automated, blended, and waitlist) was designed. Power analyses yielded a necessary sample size of 264 high school students. The participants will be selected from Romanian high schools. DISCUSSION The current study aims to contribute to the mental health literacy literature by testing the effectiveness of an educational intervention concerning mental health in terms of its benefits for reducing psychopathology and increasing academic performance. The success of such an intervention bears important implications for addressing mental health in the educational system. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT06217744, version 1, 22 January 2024.
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González-Sanguino C, Rodríguez-Medina J, Redondo-Pacheco J, Betegón E, Valdivieso-León L, Irurtia MJ. An exploratory cross-sectional study on Mental health literacy of Spanish adolescents. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1469. [PMID: 38822283 PMCID: PMC11143666 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18933-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Mental health literacy (MHL) is especially important for young people, but comprehensive studies on MHL in adolescents are limited, with no nationwide studies in Spain. This research aims to study MHL among Spanish adolescents and its relationship with sociodemographic factors. METHODS An exploratory study is carried out using stratified random sampling in Spanish adolescents (N = 1000), aged 12-16 years and balanced in terms of gender, age and territorial distribution. Data collection took place in October and November 2023 through online surveys using the CAWI methodology. Sociodemographic variables, contact with mental health and the Spanish version of the Mental Health Literacy Questionnaire (MHLq-E), a self-administered instrument of 32 Likert-type items (1-5) that assesses the dimensions of help-seeking skills, knowledge about causes and symptoms, and stigma, were evaluated. Descriptive and multivariate analyses of variance (MANOVA) were conducted. RESULTS In general, adequate levels of literacy were observed, although some aspects related to help-seeking towards teachers, stigmatising attitudes towards people of low economic status and knowledge of severe mental health problems could be improved. The results show contact with previous mental health problems as a key variable for stigma and knowledge about symptomatology together with age. Likewise, gender and family educational level were found to be related to the ability to seek professional help. CONCLUSION This study provides information on levels of MHL among Spanish adolescents and highlights significant socio-demographic variables. These findings pave the way for interventions aimed at improving adolescents' understanding, attitudes and skills to manage mental health problems, making possible to adapt content and focus on specific groups, thus increasing its effectiveness.
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- Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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Shih GY, Fan SC, Lin CH, Hung CH. The Text-Picture Integration Scale for Perspectives on Mental Illness: Development and Validation. Am J Occup Ther 2024; 78:7803205190. [PMID: 38625144 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2024.050531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2024] Open
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IMPORTANCE Understanding the root cause of mental illness stigma is necessary to adopt effective management strategies. OBJECTIVE To establish a stable and effective text-picture integration rating scale to predict public perspectives on mental illness and to examine its reliability and validity. DESIGN Descriptive cross-sectional study using internet survey data. SETTING Online. PARTICIPANTS Two hundred volunteers. RESULTS The 10-item the Text-Picture Integration Scale for Perspectives on Mental Illness was developed. The authors conducted data analysis using SPSS to evaluate the reliability and criterion-related validity of the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS). The Text-Picture Integration Scale's item-level content validity index ranged from 0.83 to 1.00, and the scale-level content validity index was 0.97. The scale demonstrated acceptable reliability (Cronbach's α = .80). The mean value of individual items ranged from 3.18 to 4.48, and the mean total score was 39.44 (SD = 8.47). The Text-Picture Integration Scale exhibited satisfactory criterion-related validity with the MHLS (r = .76, p < .001). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Preliminary analyses support that the Text-Picture Integration Scale is a stable and effective rating scale to determine public perspectives on mental illness and is appropriate for evaluating destigmatization efforts. Plain-Language Summary: The study findings support the use of the Text-Picture Integration Scale as a stable and effective rating scale to determine public perspectives on mental illness. The scale is also appropriate for evaluating ways to address the stigmas that people associate with mental illness, which pose challenges for people in recovery. Occupational therapists can leverage their understanding of public perspectives on mental illness when choosing interventions to support the overall well-being of their clients with mental illness.
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- Guan-Yu Shih
- Guan-Yu Shih, BS, is Occupational Therapy Student, Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medical Science and Technology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City, Taiwan
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- Shih-Chen Fan, PhD, is Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medical Science and Technology, Chung Shan Medical University, and Occupational Therapy Room, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung City, Taiwan
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- Chung-Hui Lin, MS, is Lecturer, Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medical Science and Technology, Chung Shan Medical University, and Occupational Therapy Room, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung City, Taiwan
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- Chia-Hui Hung, PhD, is Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medical Science and Technology, Chung Shan Medical University, and Occupational Therapy Room, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung City, Taiwan Taichung City, Taiwan;
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García-Soriano G, Arnáez S, Chaves A, Del Valle G, Roncero M, Moritz S. Can an app increase health literacy and reduce the stigma associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder? A crossover randomized controlled trial. J Affect Disord 2024; 350:636-647. [PMID: 38253133 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.01.168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disabling condition with a high delay in seeking treatment. esTOCma is an app developed to increase mental health literacy (MHL) about OCD, reduce stigma, and increase the intention to seek professional treatment. It is a serious game and participants are asked to fight against the "OCD stigma monster" by accomplishing 10 missions. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of this app in a community sample. METHODS A randomized controlled trial with a crossover design was carried out. Participants were randomized to two groups: immediate use (iApp, n = 102) and delayed use (dApp, n = 106) of esTOCma. The iApp group started using the app at baseline until the game was over. The dApp group initiated at 10-days until the game finished. Participants were requested to complete a set of questionnaires at baseline and 10-day, 20-day and 3-month follow-ups. RESULTS The Time×Group interaction effect was significant for the primary outcome measures: there was an increase in MHL and intention to seek help, and a decrease in stigma and OC symptoms, with large effect sizes, only after using the app. Changes were maintained (or increased) at follow-up. LIMITATIONS The study did not include an active control group and some of the scales showed low internal consistency or a ceiling effect. CONCLUSIONS This study provides first evidence for the effectiveness of esTOCma as a promising intervention to fight stigma and reduce the treatment gap in OCD. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04777292. Registered February 23, 2021, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04777292.
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- Gemma García-Soriano
- Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamientos Psicológicos, Universitat de València, Avda. Blasco Ibáñez, 21, 46010 Valencia, Spain.
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- Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamientos Psicológicos, Universitat de València, Avda. Blasco Ibáñez, 21, 46010 Valencia, Spain.
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- Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamientos Psicológicos, Universitat de València, Avda. Blasco Ibáñez, 21, 46010 Valencia, Spain.
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- Agencia Valenciana de Salud, Unidad de Salud Mental, Departamento 04, Avda. Sants de la Pedra, 81, 46500 Sagunto, Spain.
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- Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamientos Psicológicos, Universitat de València, Avda. Blasco Ibáñez, 21, 46010 Valencia, Spain.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany.
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Chaves A, Arnáez S, García-Soriano G. The Effectiveness of a Cell Phone eHealth App in Changing Knowledge, Stigmatizing Attitudes, and Intention to Seek Help Associated With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Pilot Questionnaire Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2024; 12:e48027. [PMID: 38551629 PMCID: PMC11015362 DOI: 10.2196/48027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disabling disorder associated with high interference in people's lives. However, patients with OCD either do not seek help or delay seeking help. Research suggests that this could be explained by poor mental health literacy about the disorder and the associated stigma. OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a mental health mobile app, esTOCma, developed to improve knowledge about OCD and its treatment, increase help-seeking intention, and reduce stigmatizing attitudes and social distance associated with OCD. METHODS We used preintervention, postintervention, and 3-month follow-up assessments in this single-arm pilot intervention. Overall, 90 participants were recruited from the community using the snowball sampling method. We used esTOCma to defeat the "stigma monster" over the course of 10 missions. The participants completed the sociodemographic information and Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised at preassessment and an acceptability questionnaire at postassessment. All other measures were completed at the preassessment, postassessment, and 3-month follow-up (ie, the Spanish Mental Illness Stigma Attribution Questionnaire-27, the General Help-Seeking Questionnaire, the Social Distance Scale, and the Mental Health Literacy Questionnaire). RESULTS Of the 90 participants from the community that were assessed for eligibility, 86% (n=78) were allocated to intervention. Of these 78 participants, 79% (n=62) completed the game and answered the postintervention assessment (completer group). Overall, 69% (43/62) of the participants also completed the 3-month follow-up assessment. The participants completing the study were older (P=.003) and had a higher baseline knowledge of OCD (P=.05). The participants took an average of 13.64 (SD 10.50) days to complete the intervention, including the pre- and postassessments. The participants spent an average of 4.56 (SD 3.33) days completing the 10 missions included in the app. Each mission took a mean of between 2 (SD 3.01) and 9.35 (SD 3.06) minutes. The app was rated as useful or very useful by the vast majority of participants 90% (56/62). Moreover, 90% (56/62) of the participants reported that they had learned or learned a lot, and 98% (61/62) of the participants reported that they would recommend the app to a friend. Repeated measures ANOVA (43/62, 69%) showed that after the intervention participants showed an increased knowledge of mental health and intention to seek help as well as fewer stigmatizing attitudes and less social distance. CONCLUSIONS Preliminary data show that esTOCma is a feasible and acceptable app, and after completing its 10 missions, there is an increase in the understanding of OCD and help-seeking intention along with a decrease in the social stigma and social distance associated with OCD that lasts for at least 3 months. The results support the potential of technology-based interventions to increase the intention to seek help and reduce the stigma associated with OCD. A larger, community-controlled study is also recommended.
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- Antonio Chaves
- Departamento de Orientación Educativa, IES Cid Campeador, Conselleria d'Educació, Cultura i Esport, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamientos Psicológicos, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamientos Psicológicos, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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Zeidabadi B, Khodayarian M, Sadeghi R, Jambarsang S, Mohseni M. Validation and evaluation of school-based mental health literacy training program "The Guide Cymru" in Iranian adolescent students aged 13-15: study protocol. Arch Public Health 2024; 82:31. [PMID: 38459601 PMCID: PMC10924321 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-024-01257-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Schools are an ideal setting for enhancing mental health literacy, a crucial strategy for improving adolescents' mental health knowledge and attitudes and promoting help-seeking. "The Guide Cymru" program is an adaptation of the mental health literacy program" The Guide" that was developed in Canada. The program will be culturally adapted for 13- to 15-year-old Iranian adolescent students in the first secondary schools. METHODS In this randomized controlled trial, using the stratified random sampling procedure, the whole eighth and ninth grade student body (aged 13 to 15) from Sirjan City's first secondary schools will be included in the study. Twenty first secondary schools will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: control or intervention. Finally, 562 students and 40 teachers will participate in the research. The tools of mental health literacy scale (MHLs), mental health general knowledge and attitudes related to mental disorders/illnesses are employed in this study. DISCUSSION This trial aims to be to explore whether "The Guide Cymru", a mental health literacy program offered to students as part of the school curriculum, can decrease the stigma associated with mental health and promote help-seeking behaviors among students.
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- Batool Zeidabadi
- Department of Health Education & Health Promotion, International Campus, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Health Education & Health Promotion School of Public Health, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
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- Department of Public Health, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran
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- Center for Healthcare Data Modeling, Departments of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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Meilsmeidth G, Trigueiro MJ, Simões-Silva V, Simões de Almeida R, Portugal P, Gomes PV, de Sousa S, Campos F, Monteiro P, Soutelo AP, Marques A. Assessing the efficacy of the 'Bicho De 7 Cabeças' B-learning school-based program in enhancing mental health literacy and reducing stigma. BMC Psychol 2024; 12:93. [PMID: 38395937 PMCID: PMC10893733 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-024-01591-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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The prevalence of mental disorders in adolescents has a considerable impact on daily life, restricting tasks and diminishing overall quality of life while potentially leading to stigmatization. This study aims to measure the impact of a mental health literacy intervention program, called "Bicho de 7 Cabeças" project, in b-learning format, on the increase of knowledge and the decrease of stigma in young people from Póvoa de Varzim, in Portugal. A quasi-experimental study was conducted, from November 2022 to May 2023, involving an experimental group ("Bicho de 7 Cabeças" protocol) and an active control group (informational brochures), utilizing a pre-test/post-test design. Mental Health Literacy Measure-MHLM, Mental Health Promoting Knowledge Scale-MHPK-10, Mental Illness Knowledge Schedule-MAKS, Reported and Intended Behaviour Scale-RIBS, and Community Attitudes toward People with Mental Illness-CAMI were used. A total of 504 young students from the 9th grade enroll in this study, with a mean age around 14 years old. There is a significant difference between stigma (p <.001) and knowledge (p <.001) scores at baseline and follow-up. The results of this study shows that interventions aimed at young people for the promotion of mental health literacy and stigma reduction are needed and more initiatives should be implemented in schools to address these problems.
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- Gislene Meilsmeidth
- LabRP- CIR, ESS, Polytechnic University of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400 4200 - 072, Porto, Portugal
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- LabRP- CIR, ESS, Polytechnic University of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400 4200 - 072, Porto, Portugal
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- LabRP- CIR, ESS, Polytechnic University of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400 4200 - 072, Porto, Portugal
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- LabRP- CIR, ESS, Polytechnic University of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400 4200 - 072, Porto, Portugal.
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- LabRP- CIR, ESS, Polytechnic University of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400 4200 - 072, Porto, Portugal
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- LabRP- CIR, ESS, Polytechnic University of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400 4200 - 072, Porto, Portugal
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- LabRP- CIR, ESS, Polytechnic University of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400 4200 - 072, Porto, Portugal
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- LabRP- CIR, ESS, Polytechnic University of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400 4200 - 072, Porto, Portugal
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- LabRP- CIR, ESS, Polytechnic University of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400 4200 - 072, Porto, Portugal
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- LabRP- CIR, ESS, Polytechnic University of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400 4200 - 072, Porto, Portugal
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- LabRP- CIR, ESS, Polytechnic University of Porto, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 400 4200 - 072, Porto, Portugal
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Kerry MJ, Robin D, Albermann K, Dratva J. Measuring mental health action competencies in school teachers: internal and external validity evidence. Front Digit Health 2024; 6:1257392. [PMID: 38414714 PMCID: PMC10896949 DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2024.1257392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Introduction Mental health literacy is receiving increasing research attention due to growing concerns for mental health globally. Among children, teachers have recently been recognized as playing a vital role in the recognition and reporting of potential mental health issues. Methods A nationally sampled cross-section of teachers was surveyed to examine the discriminant validity of the mental health literacy measure across levels of teaching. A survey collected a total of n = 369 teacher responses in Switzerland (Kindergarten = 76, Primary = 210, Secondary = 83). Item response theory (IRT) analyses were conducted. Results Inspection of psychometric properties indicated removal of two weak performing items. The 15-item measure exhibited a significant mean difference, such that class-responsibility function scored higher (M = 2.86, SD = .45) than non-responsible function (M = 2.68, SD = .45) teachers [t(309) = -2.20, p = .01]. It also exhibited a significant mean difference, such that more subjective experienced scored higher (M = 2.86, SD = .45) than less subjective experienced (M = 2.68, SD = .45) teachers [t(210) = -8.66, p < .01]. Discussion Hypotheses regarding age and role tenure were in the expected direction, but non-significant. The MHL measure for teachers demonstrated sound measurement properties supporting usage across teaching levels.
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- Matthew J. Kerry
- Institute of Public Health, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Institute of Public Health, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Centre of Social Paediatrics, Cantonal Hospital Winterthur, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Institute of Public Health, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur, Switzerland
- Medical Faculty, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Sokolová L. Mental health literacy and seeking for professional help among secondary school students in Slovakia: a brief report. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1333216. [PMID: 38351957 PMCID: PMC10861736 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1333216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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Secondary school students are at risk for mental health problems, especially nowadays, when we face an increase in mental health issues among adolescents and the general population. Mental health literacy (MHL) and help-seeking behavior are considered protective factors; however, we lack data on the levels of MHL in secondary school students and how MHL is developed in schools. This correlational and comparative study was designed to investigate mental health literacy (MHL) and help-seeking behavior among secondary school students in Slovakia. A convenient sample of 250 Slovak secondary school students responded to an anonymous online survey consisting of two scales (Mental Health Literacy Scale and Self-stigma of Seeking Help). Significant differences in mental health literacy (t(248) = 5.56; p ≤ 0.0) and stigma of seeking help (t(248) = -4.33; p ≤ 0.01) were observed between students in general and vocational secondary school. Students in general secondary school who attended optional psychology courses had the highest scores in mental health literacy (U = 987; p = 0.003). These preliminary findings showed that secondary students with a higher level of mental health literacy reported a lower level of self-stigmatization related to seeking professional mental health help (r = -0.339; p ≤ 0.01). Implementing mental health education into secondary school curricula can potentially help increase mental health literacy and decrease self-stigma of seeking help.
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- Lenka Sokolová
- Institute of Applied Psychology, Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences, Comenius University Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia
- European Federation of Psychology Teachers’ Associations (EFPTA), Brussels, Belgium
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Tian L, Wong EL, Dong D, Cheung AW, Chan SKW, Cao Y, Mok PK, Zhou L, Xu RH. Improving mental health literacy using web- or app-based interventions: A scoping review. Digit Health 2024; 10:20552076241243133. [PMID: 38585191 PMCID: PMC10998496 DOI: 10.1177/20552076241243133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Background Given the rapid advancement in technology, the Internet has grown to play a significant role in the field of healthcare. Individuals can now access a profusion of easily available materials for self-management of their health. The purpose of this review is to describe Web/App-based interventions that are primarily or secondarily designed to improve mental health literacy (MHL) and to investigate the effectiveness of online interventions for improving mental health. Materials and Method A scoping review was conducted by searching five databases: PsycINFO, EMBASE, PubMed, CINAHL, and Web of Science. The search was limited to peer-reviewed journals published in English between 2000 and 2022. Studies focusing on enhancements of MHL or its constituent components were included. Results Twenty-four studies met the inclusion criteria. The interventions primarily targeted patients or individuals exhibiting symptoms of mental disorders, with a higher representation of female participants. All the interventions yielded positive outcomes. The included studies were categorized according to three themes: knowledge, attitude, and self-care skills. Although numerous studies have focused on knowledge improvement, research on interventions targeting self-care skills is scarce. Furthermore, existing literature on knowledge enhancement is limited in terms of the coverage of risk factors. Conclusion This review indicates gaps in web/app interventions including limited evidence on risk factors, inconsistent help-seeking awareness, and inadequate self-care skills training. Further research is critically needed to address these deficiencies and promote comprehensive MHL.
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- Lidan Tian
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Research and Education, Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Hahn JS, Chua KC, Jones R, Henderson C. The Every Mind Matters campaign: changes in mental health literacy and its associations with campaign awareness. Eur J Public Health 2023; 33:1008-1013. [PMID: 37579223 PMCID: PMC10710357 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckad145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study is to investigate the effects on population level mental health literacy (MHL) of Every Mind Matters over 30 months following campaign launch. METHODS To observe changes in MHL over time, we conducted regression analyses on a nationally representative, repeated cross-sectional dataset of nine survey waves from September 2019 to March 2022 and an individual participant data meta-analysis with data from October 2019 to March 2021 to examine the association between campaign awareness and the outcomes. RESULTS There were small improvements in knowledge of management of stress, depression and anxiety, mental health vigilance, sleep literacy and psychological wellbeing self-efficacy from September 2019 to March 2020 and a deterioration in most MHL outcomes from March 2020 compared with September 2019. Campaign awareness was positively associated with symptom management of depression and anxiety, help seeking self-efficacy, stigma related to mental disorders and mental health vigilance. CONCLUSIONS There is little evidence that the campaign improved MHL in the general population beyond March 2020. Those who were aware of the campaign may have benefitted from its resources.
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- Jane S Hahn
- Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, London UK
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- Health Service and Population Research Department, King’s College London, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, London, UK
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- Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, London UK
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- Health Service and Population Research Department, King’s College London, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, London, UK
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O’Keeffe S, Ní Chéilleachair N, O’Hagan AD, Campbell M, O’Connor S. The Design and Implementation of a Novel Mental Health Literacy Educational Intervention Program in Gaelic Footballers. J Athl Train 2023; 58:831-840. [PMID: 36913633 PMCID: PMC11215716 DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-0463.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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CONTEXT Lack of education, stigma, and negative self-attitudes are key barriers to help-seeking in Gaelic footballers. With the prevalence of mental health issues in Gaelic footballers and the increased risk of experiencing mental health challenges after injury, mental health literacy (MHL) interventions are necessary. OBJECTIVES To design and implement a novel MHL educational intervention program in Gaelic footballers. DESIGN Controlled laboratory study. SETTING Online. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS Elite and subelite Gaelic footballers divided into intervention (n = 70; age = 25.1 ± 4.5 years) and control (n = 75; age = 24.4 ± 6.0 years) groups. In the intervention group, 85 participants were recruited, but 15 dropped out after completing baseline measures. INTERVENTIONS A novel educational intervention program, "GAA [Gaelic Athletic Association] and Mental Health-Injury and a Healthy Mind," was designed to address the key components of MHL and was underpinned by the Theory of Planned Behavior and the Help-Seeking Model. The intervention was implemented online via a brief 25-minute presentation. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Measures of stigma, help-seeking attitudes, and MHL were completed by the intervention group at baseline, immediately after viewing the MHL program, and at 1 week and 1 month after the intervention. The control group completed the measures at similar time points. RESULTS Stigma decreased, and attitudes toward help-seeking and MHL increased in the intervention group from baseline to after the intervention (P < .05), with significant differences sustained at 1-week and 1-month follow-ups. Our results showed differences in stigma, attitudes, and MHL between groups across time points. Intervention participants provided positive feedback, and the program was appraised as informative. CONCLUSIONS Remote online delivery of a novel MHL educational program can effectively decrease mental health stigma, improve attitudes toward help-seeking, and increase the recognition and knowledge of mental health issues. Gaelic footballers with improved MHL may be better equipped to manage their mental health and cope with stressors, leading to improved mental health outcomes and overall mental well-being.
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- Sinéad O’Keeffe
- Centre for Injury Prevention and Performance, Athletic Therapy and Training, School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Ireland
- SHE Research Group, Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands-Midwest, Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland
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- SHE Research Group, Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands-Midwest, Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland
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- Centre for Injury Prevention and Performance, Athletic Therapy and Training, School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Ireland
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Limerick, Ireland
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- Centre for Injury Prevention and Performance, Athletic Therapy and Training, School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Ireland
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van den Broek M, Gandhi Y, Sureshkumar DS, Prina M, Bhatia U, Patel V, Singla DR, Velleman R, Weiss HA, Garg A, Sequeira M, Pusdekar V, Jordans MJD, Nadkarni A. Interventions to increase help-seeking for mental health care in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review. PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 3:e0002302. [PMID: 37703225 PMCID: PMC10499262 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0002302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Mental health problems are a significant and growing cause of morbidity worldwide. Despite the availability of evidence-based interventions, most people experiencing mental health problems remain untreated. This treatment gap is particularly large in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and is due to both supply-side and demand-side barriers. The aim of this systematic review is to identify and synthesise the evidence on interventions to improve help-seeking for mental health problems in LMICs. The protocol was registered a priori (Registration number: CRD42021255635). We searched eight databases using terms based on three concepts: 'mental health/illness' AND 'help-seeking' AND 'LMICs'; and included all age groups and mental health problems. Forty-two papers were eligible and included in this review. Intervention components were grouped into three categories following the steps in the help-seeking process: (1) raising mental health awareness among the general population (e.g., distribution of printed or audio-visual materials), (2) identification of individuals experiencing mental health problems (e.g., community-level screening or detection), and (3) promoting help-seeking among people in need of mental health care (e.g., sending reminders). The majority of interventions (80%) included components in a combination of the aforementioned categories. Most studies report positive outcomes, yet results on the effectiveness is mixed, with a clear trend in favour of interventions with components from more than one category. Ten out of 42 studies (24%) yielded a statistically significant effect of the intervention on help-seeking; and all targeted a combination of the aforementioned categories (i.e., raising awareness, identification and help-seeking promotion). Only six studies (14%) focused on children and adolescents. Due to the limited number of robust studies done in LMICs and the heterogeneity of study designs, outcomes and components used, no definite conclusions can be drawn with regards to the effects of individual strategies or content of the interventions.
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- Myrthe van den Broek
- Research and Development, War Child, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Addictions and related-Research Group, Sangath, Goa, India
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- Unit for Social and Community Psychiatry, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Social Epidemiology Research Group, Kings College London, London, United Kingdom
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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- Addictions and related-Research Group, Sangath, Goa, India
- Department of Psychology, Health and Professional Development at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Department of Global Health and Population, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health, Toronto, Canada
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- Addictions and related-Research Group, Sangath, Goa, India
- Department of Psychology, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
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- MRC International Statistics and Epidemiology Group, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- Addictions and related-Research Group, Sangath, Goa, India
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- Addictions and related-Research Group, Sangath, Goa, India
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- Research and Development, War Child, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Addictions and related-Research Group, Sangath, Goa, India
- Department of Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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Wang D, Sun X, He F, Liu C, Wu Y. The mediating effect of family health on the relationship between health literacy and mental health: A national cross-sectional survey in China. Int J Soc Psychiatry 2023; 69:1490-1500. [PMID: 37095729 DOI: 10.1177/00207640231166628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mental health problems significantly affect people's well-being and result in a huge health burden. Health literacy and family health are critical to reducing people's mental health problems. However, limited studies have addressed their complex interaction. Thus, this study aims to elucidate the mediating effect of family health on the relationship between health literacy and mental health. METHODS A national cross-sectional study based on multistage random sampling was conducted from July 10 to Sep 15, 2021, in China. Information about the public's health literacy, family health, and the level of three common mental health problems (depression, anxiety, and stress) was collected. A structural equation model (SEM) was applied to explore the mediating effect of family health on the relationship between health literacy and mental health. RESULTS A total of 11,031 participants were investigated. Approximately 19.93 and 13.57% of participants experienced moderate or severe depressive and anxiety symptoms, respectively. The SEM showed that health literacy was directly associated with mental health, with higher health literacy resulting in lower levels of depression (coefficient: -0.018, p = .049), anxiety (coefficient: -0.040, p < .001), and stress (coefficient: -0.105, p < .001). In addition, family health played a significant mediating effect (p < .001) between health literacy and mental health, contributing to 47.5, 70.9, and 85.1% of the total effect of health literacy on personal stress, anxiety, and depression, respectively. CONCLUSIONS This study revealed that the improvement of health literacy is directly and indirectly associated with less likelihood of people's mental health problems via family health. Thus, future mental health interventions should be integrated and targeted both at individual level and the family level.
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- Dan Wang
- School of Management, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, GuangZhou, China
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Huang X, Zhou Y, Yang R, Li D, Hu J, Xue Y, Wan Y, Fang J, Zhang S. Moderating role of mental health literacy on the relationship between bullying victimization during the life course and symptoms of anxiety and depression in Chinese college students. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:1459. [PMID: 37525159 PMCID: PMC10388468 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16326-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Exposure to persistent bullying victimization across multiple periods results in a high risk of worse consequences. Although amples studies support the association between bullying victimization and symptoms of anxiety and depression, whether mental health literacy can serve as a moderator on this relationship remains unknown. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the patterns of bullying victimization across the life course, and disentangle the moderating effect of mental health literacy between bullying victimization patterns and symptoms of anxiety and depression in Chinese college students. METHODS A total of 4036 college students were enrolled by cluster sampling from November 2020 to January 2021. Bullying victimization, mental health literacy, and symptoms of anxiety and depression were measured by self-report validated questionnaires. A latent class analysis was applied to identify bullying patterns. The PROCESS program was conducted to analyze whether mental health literacy moderates the link between bullying victimization patterns and symptoms of anxiety and depression. RESULTS Three latent patterns of bullying victimization were identified as follows: persistent bullying pattern (6.2%), moderate bullying pattern (10.5%), and low bullying pattern (83.3%). Logisitic regression analysis of anxiety and depressive symptoms indicated that compared with low bullying pattern, persistent bullying pattern had the highest risk. Specifically, mental health literacy moderated the association between bullying victimization pattern and anxiety symptoms (B = -0.039, P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS It is important for practitioners to examine bullying victimization across the life course concurrently rather than a single period in isolation. Interventions and research should enhance mental health literacy to improve the mental health in college students with a history of bullying victimization.
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- Xuexue Huang
- MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Department of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, 81Th Meishan Road, Hefei, 230601, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Psychology, Anhui Medical College, 632Th Furong Road, Hefei, 230601, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Department of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, 81Th Meishan Road, Hefei, 230601, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Department of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, 81Th Meishan Road, Hefei, 230601, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Department of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, 81Th Meishan Road, Hefei, 230601, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Department of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, 81Th Meishan Road, Hefei, 230601, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Department of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, 81Th Meishan Road, Hefei, 230601, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Department of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, 81Th Meishan Road, Hefei, 230601, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China.
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Sojo University, Ikeda 4-22-1, Kumamoto, 860-0082, Japan.
- School of Public Health and Health Management, Anhui Medical College, 632Th Furong Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Public Health and Health Management, Anhui Medical College, 632Th Furong Road, Hefei, Anhui, 230601, People's Republic of China.
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Brooks H, Irmansyah I, Syarif AK, Pedley R, Renwick L, Rahayu AP, Manik C, Prawira B, Hann M, Brierley H, Lovell K, Bee P. Evaluating a prototype digital mental health literacy intervention for children and young people aged 11-15 in Java, Indonesia: a mixed methods, multi-site case study evaluation. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health 2023; 17:79. [PMID: 37365594 DOI: 10.1186/s13034-023-00608-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Improving Mental Health Literacy Among Children and Young People in Indonesia (IMPeTUs) intervention is a co-produced, evidence-based digital intervention designed to improve anxiety and depression focused mental health literacy and self-management among people aged 11-15 in Java, Indonesia. This study aimed to evaluate the usability, feasibility and preliminary impact of our intervention. METHODS Mixed methods, multi-site case studies based on a theory of change. Pre-and post-assessments of a range of outcomes and qualitative interviews/focus groups with children and young people (CYP), parents and facilitators. The intervention was implemented in 8 health, school and community sites across Java, Indonesia (Megelang, Jakarta and Bogor). Quantitative data designed to understand the impact of and feasibility of evaluating the intervention collected from 78 CYP who used the intervention were analysed descriptively. Qualitative data from interviews and focus groups collected from 56 CYP, 49 parents/caregivers and 18 facilitators were analysed using framework analysis. RESULTS Qualitative data analysis indicated high levels of usability and acceptability for the interface aesthetic, personalisation, message presentation and navigation. Participants reported minimal burden and no negative outcomes associated with the intervention. CYP, parents and facilitators identified a range of direct and spill over effects of interventions engagement, some of which were not anticipated at study outset. Quantitative data highlighted the feasibility of intervention evaluation, with high levels of recruitment and retention across study time points. Minimal changes were identified in outcomes pre-to-post intervention, which may in part be due to a lack of scale relevance and/or sensitivity to the intervention mechanisms indicated in the qualitative data. CONCLUSIONS Digital mental health literacy applications are potentially an acceptable and feasible way to prevent burdens of common mental health problems amongst CYP in Indonesia. Our intervention and evaluative processes will be further refined prior to definitive evaluation.
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- Helen Brooks
- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Jean McFarlane Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK.
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Jean McFarlane Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Jean McFarlane Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK
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- Independent Psychological Researcher, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Jean McFarlane Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Jean McFarlane Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK
- Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Jean McFarlane Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK
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Huang W, Li G, Wang D, Qu H, Tian M, Wang Y. Postpartum depression literacy in Chinese perinatal women: a cross-sectional study. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1117332. [PMID: 37389174 PMCID: PMC10306307 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1117332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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Background Postpartum depression literacy is a specific mental health literacy that can help perinatal women identify, manage, and prevent postpartum depression. However, the current status and associated factors of postpartum depression literacy among Chinese perinatal women are still unclear. This study investigated postpartum depression literacy and its associated factors among this group. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted involving 386 cases of perinatal women using the convenience sampling method. Participants completed four questionnaires to evaluate their general characteristics, postpartum depression literacy, perceived social support, and general self-efficacy. The SPSS 24.0 software was used for descriptive statistical analysis, univariate analysis, and multivariate analysis. Results The total PoDLiS score was (3.56 ± 0.32). The factors that composed the final multiple regression equation included planned pregnancy condition (β = -0.137, p = 0.003), education (β = 0.127, p < 0.001), history of depression (β = -0.271, p < 0.001), social support (β = 0.0012, p < 0.001), self-efficacy (β = 0.030, p < 0.001), and complications (β = -0.0191, p = 0.0019). They accounted for 32.8% of the total postpartum depression literacy variation (R2 = 0.328, F = 24.518, p < 0.001). Conclusion The findings of this study improved our understanding of perinatal women's postpartum depression literacy and its associated factors. Women with low postpartum depression literacy urgently need to be identified. Comprehensive nursing intervention measures should be taken from six dimensions of mental health literacy, social support, and self-efficacy to improve the postpartum depression literacy of perinatal women.
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- Weijian Huang
- Eastern Operating Room, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, China
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- Obstetrics Department, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, China
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- Obstetrics Department, Yantai Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yantai, China
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- Obstetrics Department, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, China
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- Hemodialysis Department, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital, Yantai, China
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Kågström A, Juríková L, Guerrero Z. Developmentally appropriate mental health literacy content for school-aged children and adolescents. Glob Ment Health (Camb) 2023; 10:e25. [PMID: 37854395 PMCID: PMC10579665 DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2023.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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Although improving the mental health of children and adolescents has become a global priority, resources outlining developmentally appropriate content for improving mental health literacy (MHL) across school-aged children are scarce. A comprehensive, life-course approach to building MHL is needed to address the evolving competencies, needs, capacities, and risk factors for mental health, especially to establish school-based interventions that can be equitably and sustainably implemented. We conducted a theoretical review highlighting the relation of research and practice in building MHL through developmentally appropriate knowledge and competencies for children and adolescents. A two-pronged review of the literature was conducted to provide an overview of (1) research with a focus on neurobiological, psychological, cognitive, and social developmental milestones of school-aged children relevant for building MHL and (2) evidence-based and theory-driven content for the development of universal MHL interventions for children and adolescents considering the four components of MHL. A map of relevant key milestones highlights the range of development that occurs and ample opportunity for increasing universal MHL during these sensitive years primed for learning. We reflect on current understandings and global considerations for MHL interventions with an emphasis on applying developmental science to the future strengthening of intervention development, uptake, adaptation, implementation, evaluation, and scale-up.
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- Anna Kågström
- Department of Public Mental Health, National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
- WHO Collaborating Center for Public Mental Health Research and Service Development, National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
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- Department of Public Mental Health, National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Public Mental Health, National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
- WHO Collaborating Center for Public Mental Health Research and Service Development, National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
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Nalipay MJN, Chai CS, Jong MSY, King RB, Mordeno IG. Positive mental health literacy for teachers: adaptation and construct validation. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2023:1-11. [PMID: 37359647 PMCID: PMC10152013 DOI: 10.1007/s12144-023-04694-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Mental health promotion has been gaining recognition as an important teacher competency. Hence, it is imperative that teachers have adequate mental health literacy (MHL). However, most studies and programs on teacher MHL focus on teachers' knowledge of mental disorders, whereas very few have explored their knowledge of positive mental health, perhaps due to the lack of measures for this construct. In this study, we adapted and validated the Mental Health-Promoting Knowledge Scale (MHPKS), a measure of positive MHL, for teachers. We looked into its factor structure and examined its relationships with knowledge of mental disorders, and mental health and teaching-related outcomes. The sample included 470 Filipino preservice teachers. Results of the confirmatory factor analysis provided support for the single-factor model of the MHPKS. Positive MHL was found to be positively associated with knowledge of mental disorders, well-being, teaching engagement, and teaching satisfaction. It predicted well-being, teaching engagement, and teaching satisfaction above and beyond the variance accounted for by knowledge of mental disorders, indicating construct validity. MHPKS is a valid tool that can be used to complement measures of knowledge of mental disorders for a more holistic assessment of teacher mental health knowledge.
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- Ma. Jenina N. Nalipay
- Department of Curriculum & Instruction, Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Curriculum & Instruction, Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Curriculum & Instruction, Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Curriculum & Instruction, Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Professional Education, Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City, Philippines
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Rosenbaum LL, Bhakta S, Wilcox HC, Pas ET, Girgis K, DeVinney A, Hart LM, Murray SM. Cultural Adaptation of the teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) Program from Australia to the USA. SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH 2023; 15:1-19. [PMID: 37359156 PMCID: PMC10107592 DOI: 10.1007/s12310-023-09576-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) is an evidence-based program developed in Australia that teaches young people in grades 10-12 how to identify and respond to signs of mental health challenges and crises among peers. Recognizing the growing adolescent mental health crisis in the USA, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, in partnership with a Johns Hopkins University research team, used a multimethod research approach to adapt the program culturally and contextually from Australia to the USA. The goals of the study were to engage adolescents, MHFA instructors, and content area experts (N = 171) in a process to determine: how to retain the elements of the course that were evidence-based and effective while adapting the program for US students, what topics to add so US students have the essential information and skills teens needed to help a friend experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis, what changes to make to curriculum materials to ensure the style and delivery resonate with US students, and what tools to include so the program is implemented safely and with fidelity in diverse US schools. This paper outlines the adaptation process, including engaging participants, identifying key recommendations for modification, and making changes to the tMHFA program. The findings demonstrate the types of adaptations that may be needed to facilitate implementation and maintenance of program effectiveness when introducing tMHFA to new populations of students in the USA. In addition, the process outlined can be replicated toward this purpose as the program continues to expand both in the USA and in other countries.
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- Lacey L. Rosenbaum
- Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Washington, DC USA
- Mental Health and Resilience Group, Cheverly, MD USA
- International Psychology Department, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, DC USA
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- Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Washington, DC USA
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- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD USA
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- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD USA
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- Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Washington, DC USA
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- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD USA
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- Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Melbourne, Australia
- School of Psychology and Public Health, Le Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD USA
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Agyapong B, Chishimba C, Wei Y, da Luz Dias R, Eboreime E, Msidi E, Abidi SSR, Mutaka-Loongo M, Mwansa J, Orji R, Zulu JM, Agyapong VIO. Improving Mental Health Literacy and Reducing Psychological Problems Among Teachers in Zambia: Protocol for Implementation and Evaluation of a Wellness4Teachers Email Messaging Program. JMIR Res Protoc 2023; 12:e44370. [PMID: 36877571 PMCID: PMC10028515 DOI: 10.2196/44370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Primary, basic, secondary, and high school teachers are constantly faced with increased work stressors that can result in psychological health challenges such as burnout, anxiety, and depression, and in some cases, physical health problems. It is presently unknown what the mental health literacy levels are or the prevalence and correlates of psychological issues among teachers in Zambia. It is also unknown if an email mental messaging program (Wellness4Teachers) would effectively reduce burnout and associated psychological problems and improve mental health literacy among teachers. OBJECTIVE The primary objectives of this study are to determine if daily supportive email messages plus weekly mental health literacy information delivered via email can help improve mental health literacy and reduce the prevalence of moderate to high stress symptoms, burnout, moderate to high anxiety symptoms, moderate to high depression symptoms, and low resilience among school teachers in Zambia. The secondary objectives of this study are to evaluate the baseline prevalence and correlates of moderate to high stress, burnout, moderate to high anxiety, moderate to high depression, and low resilience among school teachers in Zambia. METHODS This is a quantitative longitudinal and cross-sessional study. Data will be collected at the baseline (the onset of the program), 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months (the program midpoint), and 12 months (the end point) using web-based surveys. Individual teachers will subscribe by accepting an invitation to do so from the Lusaka Apex Medical University organizational account on the ResilienceNHope web-based application. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 25 with descriptive and inferential statistics. Outcome measures will be evaluated using standardized rating scales. RESULTS The Wellness4Teachers email program is expected to improve the participating teachers' mental health literacy and well-being. It is anticipated that the prevalence of stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, and low resilience among teachers in Zambia will be similar to those reported in other jurisdictions. In addition, it is expected that demographic, socioeconomic, and organizational factors, class size, and grade teaching will be associated with burnout and other psychological disorders among teachers, as indicated in the literature. Results are expected 2 years after the program's launch. CONCLUSIONS The Wellness4Teachers email program will provide essential insight into the prevalence and correlates of psychological problems among teachers in Zambia and the program's impact on subscribers' mental health literacy and well-being. The outcome of this study will help inform policy and decision-making regarding psychological interventions for teachers in Zambia. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/44370.
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- Belinda Agyapong
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Faculty of Computer Sciences, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Stuart R, Shah P, Olive RR, Trevillion K, Henderson C. Experiences of Every Mind Matters, Public Health England's adult mental health literacy campaign: a qualitative interview study. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:398. [PMID: 36849950 PMCID: PMC9969361 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-15280-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Every Mind Matters (EMM) is a publicly funded health campaign, launched in England in 2019, to equip adults to look after their mental health, and that of others, by offering online information about common problems: anxiety, low mood, sleep, and stress. This study is one component of an independent evaluation of EMM conducted by the NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit. Its aim is to explore individuals' experiences of the EMM campaign and website. METHODS Four researchers, including three with lived experience of using mental health services, conducted 20, one-off, semi-structured, online interviews with a range of adult participants, including a sample of EMM users and a purposively recruited sub-sample known to have severe or long-term mental health conditions. A codebook thematic analysis was undertaken, and four main themes were identified. FINDINGS There was an expectation from the name Every Mind Matters that its advice would address everyone. Almost all participants had experience of mental distress and looked to EMM for help with a current problem for themselves. All participants were complimentary about the EMM website and found it to be user-friendly (theme 1) and personalised (theme 2) especially the interactive feature Your Mind Plan quiz which responds with suggested actions to improve wellbeing and follows up with reminder emails. A few participants found the website information and/or Mind Plan suggestions to be life changing. Some participants wanted EMM to better acknowledge the contexts in which they live (theme 3) such as the limitations of health conditions and health services, and difficulties of crowded housing, social policy, and climate change. Many participants would like EMM to do more (theme 4), offer more interactivity, more choice, more information about available treatments, and more stratified advice to cover more severe mental health conditions. CONCLUSION EMM is available to all, including people with common or severe mental disorders. In the context of overwhelmed mental health services, people with severe mental illness expect more from EMM than advice about common problems. EMM could build on its success by extending its remit to address a wider range of needs so that everyone is included.
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- Ruth Stuart
- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, SE5 8AF, London, UK.
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Lived Experience Working Group, Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, W1T 7NF, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Lived Experience Working Group, Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, W1T 7NF, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, SE5 8AF, London, UK
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- NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unit, Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, SE5 8AF, London, UK
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Kågström A, Pešout O, Kučera M, Juríková L, Winkler P. Development and validation of a universal mental health literacy scale for adolescents (UMHL-A). Psychiatry Res 2023; 320:115031. [PMID: 36608527 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2022.115031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Mental health literacy (MHL) grows in importance as the prevalence of mental health conditions rises worldwide. There is a need for valid MHL measures especially among adolescents. The current study aims to develop and validate a Universal mental health literacy scale for adolescents (UMHL-A), a self report scale to assess MHL of children between ages 10 and 14 across all four components within Kutcher's framework for MHL. The development of the UMHL-A was initiated by a literature review and followed by item generation. Then, we tested the face and content validity of the scale via a delphi study, focus groups and cognitive interviews with the target group. Next with a convenience sample, we established the factor structure and construct validity of the scale using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Lastly, we tested the scale convergent validity with other measures. The final form of the scale was refined on a representative sample of Czech asolescents. The UMHL-A scale comprises 17 items measuring four components of MHL. The scale has substantial methodological advantages in comparison to existing measures of MHL, especially considering its brevity and comprehensive coverage of MHL. Further studies are needed to test its application and validity globally.
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- Anna Kågström
- National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
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- National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic; Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.
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- National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic; Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic; Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic; Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- National Institute of Mental Health, Klecany, Czech Republic
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Read A, Lutgens D, Malla A. A Descriptive Overview of Mental Health Services Offered in Post-Secondary Educational Institutions Across Canada. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY. REVUE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE 2023; 68:101-108. [PMID: 36200430 PMCID: PMC9923134 DOI: 10.1177/07067437221128168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Access to adequate mental health (MH) services is necessary for nearly half of Canadian youth (18-24 years) who enroll in post-secondary education given the relatively high risk of MH problems. Our objectives were to determine the status of MH services available to students in post-secondary institutions in Canada and to determine the extent to which these services are based on the principles of a high-quality youth MH (YMH) service. METHOD Information on MH services was collected from websites of a representative sample (N = 67) of post-secondary institutions across all provinces. Data were analysed descriptively according to four categories (universities with a Faculty of Medicine (FoM) n = 18, other large universities n = 15, small universities n = 16, and colleges n = 18). RESULTS Most institutions provided 24-h crisis line support (84%) and indicated the availability of free counselling or psychotherapy (n = 62 of 67, 92.5%), while only a minority indicated provision of an initial clinical assessment (25%) and provision of multiple sessions of therapy (37%). Wait time for first contact was impressively low (<72 h) in the minority of institutions (40%) which provided this information. Access to either a prescribing physician or psychiatrist was infrequent, though several mentioned an unexplained model of "stepped care" and outside referrals. While relevant information was not uniformly easy to access, larger institutions both with and without a FoM appear to be better poised to provide MH services. None of the institutions appeared to follow all the principles of service delivery recommended for a high-quality YMH, with only two showing early identification activities. CONCLUSIONS MH services in post-secondary institutions may need a transformation similar to YMH services, including a clear pathway to care, an initial clinical assessment, early identification of MHA disorders, and better utilization of institutional resources through greater collaboration and matching of timely interventions to the presenting problems.
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- Alana Read
- Department of Psychology, 6082Capilano University, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, 6082Capilano University, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, 5620McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Freytag A, Baumann E, Angermeyer M, Schomerus G. Self- and surrogate-seeking of information about mental health and illness in Germany. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:65. [PMID: 36627596 PMCID: PMC9830618 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-14998-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Seeking information on mental health issues - both for oneself and on behalf of others (so-called surrogate-seeking) - is a critical early step in dealing with mental illness and known to impede stigmatizing attitudes and foster help-seeking. Yet, knowledge about mental health tends to be insufficient worldwide. Therefore, it is necessary to better understand the search for mental health information and examine the factors that are positively associated with information-seeking. METHOD In a face-to-face survey in Germany (N = 1,522), we investigated the factors related to mental health information-seeking. The data was analyzed by means of a logistic regression model, in which we distinguished those searching information for themselves from so-called surrogate seekers, i.e., people who seek information on behalf of someone else. RESULTS Twenty-six percent of German adults in our sample have already searched for information on mental health, with the majority already having searched for information for others (73% of all seekers). Our findings indicate that individuals' proximity to people with mental health issues, including their own mental health treatment experience (Cramer's V = .429, p < .001), education (Cramer's V = .184, p < .001), and desire for social distance from the affected people (F [1, 1516] = 73.580, p < .001, η2 = .046), play an important role in mental health information-seeking. The patterns of sociodemographic and proximity factors hereby differ between self-seekers and surrogate-seekers. CONCLUSIONS Our study provides insights into the public's mental health information orientation. The findings may particularly guide strategies to improve mental health awareness and fill knowledge gaps in supporting informed decision-making and reducing stigma. Surrogate seekers appear to be an important and distinctive target group for mental health information provision. Depending on whether one wants to promote surrogate- or self-seeking seekers, different target groups and determinants should be addressed.
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- Anna Freytag
- grid.460113.10000 0000 8775 661XDepartment of Journalism and Communication Research, Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media, Expo Plaza 12, 30539 Hannover, Germany
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- grid.460113.10000 0000 8775 661XDepartment of Journalism and Communication Research, Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media, Expo Plaza 12, 30539 Hannover, Germany
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- grid.22937.3d0000 0000 9259 8492Center for Public Mental Health, Untere Zeile 13, 3482 Gösing am Wagram, Austria
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- grid.9647.c0000 0004 7669 9786Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Leipzig, Semmelweisstraße 10, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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Liao Y, Ameyaw MA, Liang C, Li W. Research on the Effect of Evidence-Based Intervention on Improving Students' Mental Health Literacy Led by Ordinary Teachers: A Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:949. [PMID: 36673704 PMCID: PMC9859505 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20020949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND the purpose of this study was to systematically review the effects of intervention experiments led by ordinary teachers to improve students' mental health literacy and to provide evidence-based research and new ideas for improving students' mental health literacy. METHODS A systematic search using 5 English (Web of Science, PubMed, ProQuest, EBSCO, Springer Link) and 3 Chinese (CNKI, WanFang, and VIP) databases was initiated to identify controlled trials assessing the immediate effect and delay effect of the intervention experiment led by ordinary teachers on improving students' mental health knowledge, anti-stigma, willingness, or behavior to seek-help. RESULTS a total of 14 experiments with 7873 subjects were included. The results showed that the immediate effect of the intervention on promoting students' mental health knowledge [g = 0.622, 95% CI (0.395, 0.849)] and anti-stigma [g = 0.262, 95% CI (0.170, 0.354)] was significant, but the amount of delay effect is not significant. CONCLUSIONS the results of this review show that ordinary classroom teachers can effectively participate in projects to improve students' mental health literacy, significantly improve students' mental health knowledge and attitudes towards psychological problems, and make up for the shortage of full-time mental health teachers in schools. In future, more attention should be paid to students' mental health literacy, and evidence-based intervention research should be strengthened. Furthermore, we can improve students' mental health literacy and avoid poor mental health by addressing delays in early intervention, as well as improve experimental design, prolong the intervention time, and improve the effectiveness of the intervention.
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Liu Z, Yuan F, Zhao J, Du J. Reliability and validity of the positive mental health literacy scale in Chinese adolescents. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1150293. [PMID: 37168432 PMCID: PMC10165113 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1150293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
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Background and aim Mental health literacy (MHL) is not only the necessary knowledge and ability to promote mental health, but also an important determinant of mental health. Traditionally, the MHL Scale focuses on measuring knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders. In China, there are very few scales for assessing positive MHL. The present study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of a Chinese version of the Positive MHL Scale (MHPK-10) in Chinese adolescents. Methods Chinese adolescents (n = 1,247) completed the MHPK-10 online. The validation included the translation and cultural adaptation of the MHPK-10 original version into Chinese and assessment of its psychometric properties: reliability-test-retest and internal consistency, construct validity and criterion validity. Results Participant's mean score on the revised positive MHL scale was 3.75 (SD = 0.69) which was a unidimensional scale. The correlation coefficients between each item and the total score were between 0.639 and 0.753. Scale item loadings ranged between 0.635 and 0.760 based on confirmatory factor analysis. Cronbach's α coefficient of the scale was 0.869, and the test-retest intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.721 (p < 0.01). Criterion validity was assessed by comparing results of the revised MHPK-10 against those of other validated scales and resulting correlations ranged between 0.342 and 0.615. Conclusion The revised Chinese version of the MHPK-10 has sound reliability and validity and can be used to measure Chinese adolescents' positive MHL.
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- Zhanfang Liu
- School of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
- Xiangnan Preschool Education College, Chenzhou, China
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- The First High School of Chenzhou (North Campus), Chenzhou, China
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- School of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Education Science, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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- School of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Jianzheng Du,
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Phoa PKA, Ab Razak A, Kuay HS, Ghazali AK, Ab Rahman A, Husain M, Bakar RS, Abdul Gani F. Predictors of Mental Health Literacy among Parents, Guardians, and Teachers of Adolescents in West Malaysia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:825. [PMID: 36613147 PMCID: PMC9819300 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20010825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Parents, guardians, and teachers are the informal sources of mental health support that adolescents rely on. Nevertheless, limited mental health knowledge limits their ability and confidence in providing appropriate assistance. This study aims to (1) evaluate the relationship between the roles of parents/guardians and teachers and their responses to discover the common misconceptions on mental health among those providing informal support to adolescents and (2) determine which demographic factors would act as the strongest predictor influencing their mental health literacy (MHL) status. The cross-sectional study recruited 867 parents, guardians, and teachers of adolescents from 24 government secondary schools' parent-teacher associations via multistage stratified random sampling. Parents, guardians, and teachers' MHL were evaluated using the Mental Health Knowledge Schedule-Malay Version (MAKS-M). The collected data were analyzed using Pearson's Chi-squared test to investigate the association between the respondents' roles and responses. Multiple Regression analysis was used to determine the predictors of MHL. The score of MAKS-M for the current study sample is 73.03% (M = 43.82, SD = 4.07). Most respondents responded incorrectly on Items 1 (employment), 6 (help-seeking), 8 (stress), and 12 (grief). Teachers provided more favorable responses on several items than parents and guardians. Finally, younger age, higher income, knowing someone with mental disorders, and having experience of attending formal training on mental health first aid were the significant predictors of MHL. MHL interventions in Malaysia should cater to older adults of lower socioeconomic status and lesser experience in mental health, specifically highlighting the stigmas on mental health help-seeking behaviors, treatment, and employment concerns, plus the recognition of various mental health diagnoses.
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- Picholas Kian Ann Phoa
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, Kota Bharu 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, Kota Bharu 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, Kota Bharu 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Biostatistics and Research Methodology Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, Kota Bharu 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Community Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, Kota Bharu 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, Kota Bharu 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus, Kota Bharu 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital, Temerloh 28000, Pahang, Malaysia
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Zubiri-Esnaola H, Racionero-Plaza S, Fernández-Villardón A, Carbonell S. "It was Very Liberating". Dialogic Literary Gatherings Supporting Mental Health Literacy. Community Ment Health J 2022; 59:869-880. [PMID: 36572742 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-022-01071-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Mental health is being reframed as a fundamental right for all people, and mental health literacy is a tool that can enable patients to gain the knowledge, personal skills, and confidence to take action to improve their mental health, and their lives overall. This exploratory study analysed the power of dialogic literary gatherings (DLGs) to foster it in a group of patients with mental health disorders who gathered for 1 h once a week to share their readings of literature masterpieces. During the year-long study, a total of 140 patients participated in the DLGs in groups of 12 to 15 people. Results suggest that DLGs promoted the development of the participants' mental health literacy and produced gains in emotional and social wellbeing by strengthening reading, speaking, and listening skills, fostering supportive relations, contributing to overcoming stigma, and enhancing agency. The transferability of DLGs to mental health care is discussed.
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- Harkaitz Zubiri-Esnaola
- Department of Language and Literature Didactics, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, San Sebastian, Spain
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- Faculty of Education, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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Parallel latent trajectories of mental health and personal earnings among 16- to 20 year-old US labor force participants: a 20-year longitudinal study. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol 2022; 58:805-821. [PMID: 36566466 DOI: 10.1007/s00127-022-02398-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Determine the number of latent parallel trajectories of mental health and employment earnings over two decades among American youth entering the workforce and estimate the association between baseline sociodemographic and health factors on latent trajectory class membership. METHODS This study used data of 8173 participants from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 who were 13-17 years old in 1997. Surveys occurred annually until 2011 then biennially until 2017, when participants were 33-37 years old. The Mental Health Inventory-5 measured mental health at eight survey cycles between 2000 and 2017. Employment earnings were measured annually between 1998 and 2017. Latent parallel trajectories were estimated using latent growth modeling. Multinomial logistic regression explored the association between baseline factors and trajectory membership. RESULTS Four parallel latent classes were identified; all showed stable mental health and increasing earnings. Three percent of the sample showed a good mental health, steep increasing earnings trajectory (average 2017 earnings ~ $196,000); 23% followed a good mental health, medium increasing earnings trajectory (average 2017 earnings ~ $78,100); 50% followed a good mental health, low increasing earnings trajectory (average 2017 earnings ~ $39,500); and 24% followed a poor mental, lowest increasing earnings trajectory (average 2017 earnings ~ $32,000). Participants who were younger, women, Black or Hispanic, from lower socioeconomic households, and reported poorer health behaviors had higher odds of belonging to the poor mental health, low earnings class. CONCLUSION Findings highlight the parallel courses of mental health and labor market earnings, and the influence of gender, race/ethnicity, and adolescent circumstances on these processes.
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School-based mental health literacy training shifts the quantity and quality of referrals to tertiary child and adolescent mental health services: A Western Canada regional study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0277695. [PMID: 36378651 PMCID: PMC9665371 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We aimed to improve mental health referral quality of young people by helping educators build capacity for early identification of youth at risk of mental illness and facilitate referrals between the education and health systems. METHODS We applied the Go-To Educator mental health literacy training for early identification, triage and support in 208 schools in Calgary, Alberta between 2013 and 2016. Students presenting to mental health services during this time were compared on a number of clinical, system, and demographic variables, based on the training status of the school (untrained schools; before and after training schools), using retrospective cohort design. Based on clinical and system data, bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis were employed to compare the three school status domains. RESULTS After training, referrals differed significantly from control and pre-training schools. Students presenting to services from these schools were younger, from single parent families; were referred more because of adjustment and learning/attention problems; had complex social/family issues; thought disturbances, and harmful behavior/thoughts towards others. While they waited longer to be admitted they stayed longer in services; had more provisional comorbid diagnoses and demonstrated positive treatment outcomes. CONCLUSIONS The Go-To Educator training may be an effective intervention helping educators identify students at risk of mental disorders and in substantial need of mental health services, demonstrating improved linkages between education and health sectors.
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Sibanda T, Sifelani I, Kwembeya M, Matsikure M, Songo S. Attitudes and perceptions of teachers toward mental health literacy: A case of Odzi High School, Mutare District, Zimbabwe. Front Psychol 2022; 13:1003115. [PMID: 36438418 PMCID: PMC9684705 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1003115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2023] Open
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In dealing with adolescent mental health, teachers and school institutions have a critical role in minimizing the challenges of mental health. However, the success of such a measure is dependent on teachers' attitudes and perceptions of mental health literacy. Adolescent mental health disorders have become a major global concern with heightened increases and prevalence in secondary schools. In Zimbabwe, a dearth of knowledge exists in understanding the perceptions and attitudes of teachers in maximizing student mental health and positive educational outcomes. The aim of the research was to understand the attitudes and perceptions of teachers toward mental health literacy. Using a qualitative approach to understanding attitudes and perceptions, a case study was carried out at Odzi High School. A total of 12 teachers were purposively sampled for data generation on knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and strategies that can be used to inform adolescent mental health. Data were collected using semi-structured interview(s). Emergent themes of the study were knowledge, stigma, training, and development. Using thematic analysis, the data showed that there was generalized knowledge of mental health and there were disparities in effective and efficient responses to gender sensitivity issues. Additionally, this knowledge was not put into practice because of attitudes and perceptions toward mental health. Recommendations from the study include developing of mental health training for teachers, equipping teachers with skills in psychosocial support in schools' mental health, and enabling teachers to be able to link adolescents to appropriate care within the school and community-based settings. Teachers have the responsibility of promoting the wellbeing of the students, thus minimizing the adverse effects. Outcomes for positive mental health may be the result of teachers' informed perceptions and positive attitudes on mental health literacy.
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- Theresi Sibanda
- Department of Psychology, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Mutare, Zimbabwe
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Halladay J, Woock R, Xu A, Boutros Salama M, Munn C. Professor Hippo-on-Campus: Developing and evaluating an educational intervention to build mental health literacy among university faculty and staff. JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH : J OF ACH 2022:1-12. [PMID: 36170384 DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2022.2115305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Objective: The development and evaluation of the Professor Hippo-on-Campus Student Mental Health Education Program, a mental health literacy intervention for post-secondary faculty and staff, is described. It includes 3-hour virtual, asynchronous e-modules and an optional 2-hour, synchronous workshop. Participants: All faculty and staff in a single university were invited to participate (February 2020-January 2021). Methods: Pre-and post-module and post-workshop surveys were conducted, assessing knowledge, attitudes, stigma, behavioral intentions, and confidence. Paired t-tests and regressions assessed change. Satisfaction was assessed through closed and open-ended questions, analyzed descriptively and through qualitative content analysis. Results: Four hundred and fifty staff and faculty completed the pre-survey, 262 completed the post-survey, and 122 completed a workshop survey. Participation resulted in improvements in knowledge, attitudes, stigma, and confidence with high levels of satisfaction. Conclusion: The program provides tailored student mental health training to post-secondary staff and faculty, which appears to increase their mental health literacy.
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- Jillian Halladay
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health, Aging, and Society, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Life Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Wei Y, Church J, Kutcher S. Long-term impact of a mental health literacy resource applied by regular classroom teachers in a Canadian school cohort. Child Adolesc Ment Health 2022. [PMID: 36151716 DOI: 10.1111/camh.12597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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UNLABELLED Application of evidence-based mental health literacy (MHL) curriculum resources by classroom teachers has been demonstrated to significantly improve knowledge and decrease stigma in the short term. AIMS To report results that extend these positive findings for a period of one year. METHOD In a naturalistic cohort study, 332 grade 9 students (ages 14-15) in a Canadian school district learned from an evidence-based curriculum resource (the Guide) applied by classroom teachers who trained in its use. Evaluations of knowledge and stigma were conducted before the Guide, immediately following the Guide delivery and at one-year follow-up. RESULTS Students showed significant (p < .001) and substantial (d = 0.68 and 0.67) short-term and significant (p < .001) and substantial (d = 0.44 and 0.58) long-term improvements in knowledge and reductions in stigma. Significant stigma reduction was found among female students than male students, but no gender differences on knowledge were found at long-term follow-up. Educators showed significant and substantial short-term improvements in knowledge (p < .001; d = 1.03) and reductions in stigma (p < .05; d = 0.35). CONCLUSIONS The Guide resource delivered by trained classroom teachers may have value in enhancing MHL outcomes for young people.
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- Yifeng Wei
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- North Vancouver School District, North Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Abdelsalam NM, Said RM. Level and predictors of mental health literacy of depression and suicide among undergraduate medical students. MIDDLE EAST CURRENT PSYCHIATRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s43045-022-00229-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Poor mental health literacy (MHL) is considered a significant barrier to medical students seeking treatment for depression and suicide. This study aimed to assess the level of mental health literacy of depression and suicide among undergraduate medical students as well as to determine its predictors. An online survey was conducted on 361 undergraduate medical students through the Microsoft Team platform using a Google form application-structured questionnaire that included a sociodemographic section, the depression literacy scale (D-Lit), and the modified suicide literacy scale (LOSS).
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The mean D-Lit score was 7.9 ± 1.8 (total score ranged from 0 to 22), while the mean LOSS score was 4.5 ± 1.7 (total score ranged from 0 to 12). Only 36.8% of students had depression literacy levels higher than the mean depression score, whereas 28.8% had a suicide literacy level exceeding the mean suicide score. A statistically significant positive correlation was revealed between the mean score of depression literacy and that of suicide literacy (r = 0.16, p-value = 0.002). Male gender (p < 0.05), family history of depression (p < 0.05), and history of suicidal ideations (p < 0.01) are all predictors of higher depression literacy scores.
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According to the results, there is compelling evidence that depression and suicide literacy among medical students was low. Therefore, rather than waiting until a medical student reaches the clinical years, mental health education should be introduced early in medical school curricula or even in high school.
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Atilola O, Ayinde O, Obialo FK, Adeyemo SO, Adegbaju D, Anthony R. Towards school-based mental health programs in Nigeria: the immediate impact of a depression-literacy program among school-going adolescents and their teachers. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health 2022; 16:70. [PMID: 35999596 PMCID: PMC9400212 DOI: 10.1186/s13034-022-00503-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Depression-literacy, which is the foundational requirement for symptom recognition, positive attitude and help-seeking, is poor among adolescents in Nigeria. This study, therefore, aims to determine the impact of a school-based training program on depression-literacy among a cohort of high-school students and their teachers in South-West Nigeria. METHODS An adapted version of the Break Free from Depression, a 4-module depression awareness curriculum for staff and students, was implemented among students and their teachers. Paired-sample T-test was used to assess the domain-specific (knowledge, attitude, and confidence) impact of the training by comparing the baseline and immediate (within the week of the training) post-scores. RESULTS A total of 3098 students and 294 teachers from 21 schools across three states in South-West Nigeria successfully completed the training. There was a significant positive difference (p < 0.05), at post-test, in the knowledge, attitude, and confidence among the students. The same was observed among teachers except for attitude where positive change did not reach significant level (p = 0.06). When statistically significant, the calculated effect size (eta squared) was highest for knowledge (students: 0.07, p = 0.001; teachers: 0.08, p < 0.000) and least for attitude (students: 0.003, p = 0.002 teachers: 0.085, p = 0.06). Multiple regression analyses result showed that the level of pre-scores predicted the magnitude of change in all domains of depression-literacy (p < 0.05) after controlling for age, gender, and type of school among the students, but not for teachers. CONCLUSIONS School-based depression-literacy programs can lead to significant positive change in knowledge, attitude, and confidence of students and teachers.
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- Olayinka Atilola
- Department of Behavioral Medicine, Lagos State University College of Medicine Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
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- grid.9582.60000 0004 1794 5983Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- grid.9582.60000 0004 1794 5983Center for Creativity and Entrepreneurial Studies, Dominican University Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- grid.412320.60000 0001 2291 4792Department of Psychology, Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria
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- grid.490120.e0000 0004 9338 1163Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
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King N, Linden B, Cunningham S, Rivera D, Rose J, Wagner N, Mulder J, Adams M, Baxter R, Duffy A. The feasibility and effectiveness of a novel online mental health literacy course in supporting university student mental health: a pilot study. BMC Psychiatry 2022; 22:515. [PMID: 35907852 PMCID: PMC9338643 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-022-04139-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is a need for effective universal approaches to promote and support university student mental health that are scalable and sustainable. In this pilot study we assess the feasibility and acceptability of a fully-digitalized, comprehensive mental health literacy course co-created with and tailored to the needs of undergraduate students. We also explore preliminary associations with mental health and positive behaviour change. METHODS An accredited online mental health literacy course was developed using state-of-the-art pedagogical principles and a reverse mentorship approach. The course was offered as an interdisciplinary undergraduate elective. Students completed an online survey before and after the 12-week course that collected demographic information and assessed mental health knowledge, emotional self-awareness, mental health, stigma, and health-related behaviors using validated measures. Dependent group t-tests were used to compare pre- and post-course levels of knowledge, mental health, sleep quality and substance use. Mental health outcomes of students who completed the course were compared to an age and sex-matched sample of students not enrolled in the course and who completed the same survey measures over the same academic year. Multivariable linear regression was used to examine the effect of course participation on outcomes at follow-up. RESULTS The course had good uptake and was positively reviewed by participants. Specifically, students found the course engaging, relevant, and applicable, and agreed they would recommend it to their peers. Among course participants there was improvement in mental health knowledge (p < 0.001) and emotional self-awareness (p = 0.02) at course completion. Compared to the matched comparison group, taking the course was associated with reduced alcohol (β = - 0.41, p = 0.01) and cannabis use (β = - 0.35, p = 0.03), and improved sleep quality (β = 1.56, p = 0.09) at the end of the term. CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest that delivering mental health literacy as an online accredited course may be an acceptable and effective way of promoting university student mental health through improved knowledge, emotional self-awareness, and healthy lifestyle choices. As the course is expanded to larger and more diverse student cohorts we will be able to further examine the short and long-term effectiveness of the course in supporting student mental health and the underlying mechanisms.
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- N. King
- grid.410356.50000 0004 1936 8331Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada
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- grid.410356.50000 0004 1936 8331Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada ,grid.410356.50000 0004 1936 8331Health Services and Policy Research Institute, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada
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- grid.410356.50000 0004 1936 8331Department of Biomedical & Molecular Sciences, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada
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- grid.17063.330000 0001 2157 2938Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- grid.410356.50000 0004 1936 8331Department of Psychiatry, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada
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- grid.410356.50000 0004 1936 8331Department of Biomedical & Molecular Sciences, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada ,grid.410356.50000 0004 1936 8331Office of Professional Development & Educational Scholarship, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada
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- grid.410356.50000 0004 1936 8331Department of Biomedical & Molecular Sciences, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada ,grid.410356.50000 0004 1936 8331Office of Professional Development & Educational Scholarship, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada
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- grid.410356.50000 0004 1936 8331Department of Biomedical & Molecular Sciences, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada ,grid.410356.50000 0004 1936 8331Office of Professional Development & Educational Scholarship, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada
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- grid.4305.20000 0004 1936 7988Centre for Research Collections, University of Edinburgh Main Library, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- grid.410356.50000 0004 1936 8331Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada ,grid.410356.50000 0004 1936 8331Department of Psychiatry, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada ,grid.4991.50000 0004 1936 8948Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Seo YW, Choi BR, Kim MS, Lim MH. Exploring psychopathological and cognitive factors associated with help-seeking intentions among Korean high school students: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e29502. [PMID: 35905237 PMCID: PMC9333469 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Competitive college admissions and academic pressure have continuously increased the psychopathological burden of Korean high school students. Seeking help is one of the primary means of managing mental health, and more attention is required. This study aimed to explore the psychopathological and cognitive factors related to the help-seeking intentions of Korean high school students. This cross-sectional study was conducted between July and August 2020 using the General Help-Seeking Questionnaire, Symptom Checklist-90-R, and Mental Health Literacy Scale. Four hundred and twenty-one Korean high school students (275 males, 146 females; average age 17.44 years [standard deviation = 0.651]) completed self-report questionnaires. We performed analysis of variance, Spearman's correlation analysis, and stepwise regression analysis to explore the factors related to help-seeking intentions. The final model showed an explanatory power of 23.6% for the overall variance in help-seeking intentions. Somatization (β = -0.200; P = .001) and hostility (β = -0.203; P = .001) had a negative effect on help-seeking intentions. Further, knowledge of where to seek information (β = 0.230; P < .001) and attitudes promoting recognition and help-seeking behavior (β = 0.095; P = .030) had a positive effect. Students responded to society's negative awareness of mental illness by converting psychopathology into socially acceptable symptoms. Educational support can improve mental health literacy. This study is expected to help improve mental illness awareness and increase adolescents' access to public services.
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- Yong-Won Seo
- Department of Psychology, Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea
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- Department of Psychology, Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea
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- Department of Psychology and Psychotherapy, Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea
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- Department of Psychology and Psychotherapy, Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea
- *Correspondence: Myung-Ho Lim, Department of Psychology, College of Health Science, Environmental Health Center, Dankook University, 119 Dandae-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan 31116, South Korea (e-mail: )
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Singh V, Kumar A, Gupta S. Mental Health Prevention and Promotion-A Narrative Review. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:898009. [PMID: 35958637 PMCID: PMC9360426 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.898009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Extant literature has established the effectiveness of various mental health promotion and prevention strategies, including novel interventions. However, comprehensive literature encompassing all these aspects and challenges and opportunities in implementing such interventions in different settings is still lacking. Therefore, in the current review, we aimed to synthesize existing literature on various mental health promotion and prevention interventions and their effectiveness. Additionally, we intend to highlight various novel approaches to mental health care and their implications across different resource settings and provide future directions. The review highlights the (1) concept of preventive psychiatry, including various mental health promotions and prevention approaches, (2) current level of evidence of various mental health preventive interventions, including the novel interventions, and (3) challenges and opportunities in implementing concepts of preventive psychiatry and related interventions across the settings. Although preventive psychiatry is a well-known concept, it is a poorly utilized public health strategy to address the population's mental health needs. It has wide-ranging implications for the wellbeing of society and individuals, including those suffering from chronic medical problems. The researchers and policymakers are increasingly realizing the potential of preventive psychiatry; however, its implementation is poor in low-resource settings. Utilizing novel interventions, such as mobile-and-internet-based interventions and blended and stepped-care models of care can address the vast mental health need of the population. Additionally, it provides mental health services in a less-stigmatizing and easily accessible, and flexible manner. Furthermore, employing decision support systems/algorithms for patient management and personalized care and utilizing the digital platform for the non-specialists' training in mental health care are valuable additions to the existing mental health support system. However, more research concerning this is required worldwide, especially in the low-and-middle-income countries.
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- Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal, Bhopal, India
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Dolores-Maldonado G, Cañari-Casaño JL, Montero-Romainville R, Malaga G. Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Opportunities in Health Education (HE) in a mandatory social isolation context. F1000Res 2022; 10:322. [PMID: 38449814 PMCID: PMC10915359 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.52049.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Background: Routine care for prevention and health promotion has reduced significantly due to the Covid-19 pandemic and mandatory social isolation measures. In this context, it is necessary to identify and describe Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) that provide opportunities for health education, promotion, and prevention aimed at the general population. The study is a systematic review of MOOCs on health education, health promotion, and prevention for the general population in a pandemic context. Methods: We developed a search for MOOC courses aimed at the general population on health education, health promotion, and prevention in different available MOOC platforms. We executed a descriptive analysis of the main characteristics of the selected MOOCs. Results: There were 117 MOOCs chosen on health education, promotion, and prevention for the general population. Coursera (40.3%) was the platform that offered the highest quantity of MOOCs; more than half of the MOOCs were in English (52.9%). The median (interquartile range) duration of the selected MOOCs was 11 (6-15) hours. The predominant themes were "Health promotion" (43%) and "Food and nutrition" (31%), and the origin was mainly from Europe (37.8%). Conclusions: MOOC offerings in health education are diverse, predominantly in English, of European origin, and in health promotion issues. This study opens an opportunity to multiply initiatives in different territories, considering other languages and topics more akin to each territorial reality, allowing it to be a more equitable learning opportunity in times of pandemic and compulsory social isolation.
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- Gandy Dolores-Maldonado
- Núcleo de Investigación en Alimentación y Nutrición, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Peru
- Unidad de Conocimiento y Evidencia (CONEVID), Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
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- Emerge, Emerging Diseases and Climate Change Research Unit, School of Public Health and Administration, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia., Lima, Peru
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- Unidad de Conocimiento y Evidencia (CONEVID), Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
- Unidad de Ciudadanía Intercultural y Salud Indígena. Facultad de Salud Pública y Administración. Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
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- Unidad de Conocimiento y Evidencia (CONEVID), Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
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Imran N, Rahman A, Chaudhry N, Asif A. Effectiveness of a school-based mental health intervention for school teachers in urban Pakistan: a randomized controlled trial. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health 2022; 16:33. [PMID: 35505362 PMCID: PMC9066809 DOI: 10.1186/s13034-022-00470-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Schools have a major role in promoting children's physical and psychological health and well-being and the mental health literacy of all key stakeholders, especially teachers, is critical to achieving this goal. Teachers' knowledge and beliefs about psychological problems influence the way they deal with their students' mental health issues. This study is a preliminary investigation evaluating the effectiveness and feasibility of a School Mental Health Programme (SMHP) developed by the World Health Organization's Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (WHO-EMRO) in improving mental health literacy and self-efficacy among school teachers in an inner-city area of urban Lahore. METHODS Teachers were randomly assigned to 3 days standardized WHO-EMRO School Mental Health Manual based Intervention (n = 118) or to a wait list delayed intervention control group (n = 113). Teachers were assessed pre and post training and at 3 months follow up using measures for mental health literacy (Primary outcome) and self-efficacy. School Heads completed the WHO School Psychosocial Profile and students reported socioemotional skills and psychological problems using Strengths and Difficulties questionnaire at baseline and 3 months post intervention. RESULTS Compared with waitlist group, teachers in intervention group presented a significant increase in mental health literacy (F2,181 = 8.92; P < 0.001), as well as better teacher's self-efficacy in classroom management and student engagement (F2,181 = 16.45; P ≤ 0.000 and F2,181 = 4.65; P ≤ 0.011, respectively). Increase confidence in helping students with mental health problems was also noted in the intervention arm (F2,181 = 15.96 P ≤ 0.000). Improvement in overall school environment was also found. No statistical difference in the emotional and behavioural difficulties in students was noticed at 3 months. CONCLUSION This study is one of the first preliminary investigation of WHO-EMRO school mental health intervention in Pakistan. The study showed that intervention led to significant improvement in mental health literacy and self-efficacy among teachers, which was largely sustained over time. Despite a major limitation of lack of clustering and likely contamination affecting follow up outcomes, the study showed promising results in the context of mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention in schools in Lahore, Pakistan. A larger cluster randomised trial is justified, given the level of participant engagement and acceptability by schools. TRAIL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov registry (NCT02937714) Registered 13th October 2016, https://register. CLINICALTRIALS gov .
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- Nazish Imran
- Department of Child and Family Psychiatry, King Edward Medical University/Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- grid.10025.360000 0004 1936 8470Department of Primary Care and Mental Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- grid.414714.30000 0004 0371 6979Department of Basic Sciences, King Edward Medical University/Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
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- grid.412129.d0000 0004 0608 7688Department of Psychiatry Behavioural Sciences, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
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Hassen HM, Behera MR, Jena PK, Dewey RS, Disassa GA. Effectiveness and Implementation Outcome Measures of Mental Health Curriculum Intervention Using Social Media to Improve the Mental Health Literacy of Adolescents. J Multidiscip Healthc 2022; 15:979-997. [PMID: 35535244 PMCID: PMC9078434 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s361212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Globally, adolescent mental health problems reportedly manifest more severely in individuals with lower mental health literacy. Mental health curriculum interventions using social media have been associated with positive implementation outcomes. This study aimed to investigate whether such an intervention significantly improves adolescent mental health literacy and is associated with positive implementation outcome measures. Methods This study employed a quasi-experimental design, comparing the before-and-after difference between the intervention group (n1=77) and the control group (n1=76). A mental health literacy module was delivered using social media. Data were collected using validated questionnaires. Effect size and difference-in-differences model calculations (and associated 95% confidence intervals, CI) were conducted alongside other descriptive analyses. Results The estimated intervention effect size and difference-in-differences estimates were greater than zero. The effect was greater in the intervention than in the control group (p<0.05) despite sex and age differences. The effect size estimate provided by Cohen’s d and Hedges’ g values was medium-to-large (d/g=0.429–0.767, p<0.05). The difference-in-differences reflected a significant effect (DID=0.348, CI: 0.154–0.542, p<0.001) in increasing mental health literacy despite differences associated with sex, age, and school grade. The intervention program was acceptable, appropriate, feasible, and satisfactory, and more than 80% of participants said they agree to completely agree with these implementation outcomes. Resources and personal and family-related factors were among the perceived influencing factors determining the effectiveness and implementation outcome measures. Conclusion The intervention program effectively improved the mental health literacy of adolescents. It has been highlighted that social media interventions for mental health promotion could be practical and scalable; however, there is a need to take into account socio-demographic differences and barriers to inclusion/compliance.
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- Hailemariam Mamo Hassen
- School of Public Health, KIIT Deemed to Be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
- Correspondence: Hailemariam Mamo Hassen, School of Public Health, KIIT Deemed to Be University, Email
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- School of Public Health, KIIT Deemed to Be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- School of Public Health, KIIT Deemed to Be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- School of Medicine, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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Carvalho D, Sequeira C, Querido A, Tomás C, Morgado T, Valentim O, Moutinho L, Gomes J, Laranjeira C. Positive Mental Health Literacy: A Concept Analysis. Front Psychol 2022; 13:877611. [PMID: 35496219 PMCID: PMC9048044 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.877611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundThe positive component of Mental Health Literacy (PMeHL) refers to a person’s awareness of how to achieve and maintain good mental health. Although explored recently, the term still lacks a clear definition among healthcare practitioners.AimTo identify the attributes and characteristics of PMeHL, as well as its theoretical and practical applications.MethodsLiterature search (using the Medline and CINAHL databases) and review, covering the last 21 years, followed by concept analysis according to the steps described by Walker and Avant approach.ResultsPositive component of Mental Health Literacy is considered one component of MHL, integrating positive mental health. The concept’s attributes include: (a) competence in problem-solving and self-actualization; (b) personal satisfaction; (c) autonomy; (d) relatedness and interpersonal relationship skills; (e) self-control; and (f) prosocial attitude. Four case scenarios (model, borderline, related and contrary cases) were used to clarify the antecedents (individual factors and social/contextual factors) and consequences (individual sphere; relational/social sphere; contextual/organizational sphere) of PMeHL.ConclusionPositive component of Mental Health Literacy is considered a component of MHL, which deserves attention throughout the lifespan, in different contexts and intervention levels. Considering PMeHL as a multi-faceted and dynamic construct will help understand the mechanisms that improve mental health and promote healthy behaviors. Priority should be given to robust primary research focused on nursing interventions that enhance and sustain PMeHL in people and families.
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- Daniel Carvalho
- School of Health Sciences of Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Hospital Center of Leiria – Hospital de Santo André, Leiria, Portugal
- Centre for Innovative Care and Health Technology, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), NursID, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Nursing School of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- School of Health Sciences of Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Centre for Innovative Care and Health Technology, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), NursID, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- School of Health Sciences of Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Centre for Innovative Care and Health Technology, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), NursID, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- School of Health Sciences of Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), NursID, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Hospital and University Center of Coimbra - Hospital Pediátrico, Coimbra, Portugal
- The Health Sciences Research Unit: Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- School of Health Sciences of Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), NursID, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Escola Superior de Saúde Ribeiro Sanches, Lisboa, Portugal
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- School of Health Sciences of Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), NursID, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Psychiatric Hospital Center of Lisbon – Hospital Júlio de Matos, Lisboa, Portugal
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- School of Health Sciences of Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Hospital Center of Leiria – Hospital de Santo André, Leiria, Portugal
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- School of Health Sciences of Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Centre for Innovative Care and Health Technology, Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
- Research in Education and Community Intervention, Piaget Institute, Viseu, Portugal
- *Correspondence: Carlos Laranjeira,
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Effectiveness of Mental Health Literacy Programs in Primary and Secondary Schools: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9040480. [PMID: 35455524 PMCID: PMC9026781 DOI: 10.3390/children9040480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In recent years, there has been an increase in studies evaluating the effectiveness of mental health literacy programs within the context of education as a universal, preventive intervention. A systematic review and meta-analysis regarding the effectiveness of mental health literacy interventions in schools, from 2013 to the present, on mental health knowledge, stigma, and help-seeking is conducted. Of the 795 identified references, 15 studies met the inclusion criteria. Mental health knowledge increased after the interventions (standardized mean difference: SMD = 0.61; 95% CI (0.05, 0.74)), at two months (SMD = 0.60; 95% CI (0.4, 1.07)) and six months (SMD = 0.39; 95% CI (0.27, 0.51)). No significant differences were observed between stigma and improving help-seeking. Mental health literacy interventions are effective in augmenting mental health knowledge, but not in reducing stigma or improving help-seeking behavior.
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Singh S, Zaki RA, Farid NDN, Kaur K. The Determinants of Mental Health Literacy among Young Adolescents in Malaysia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19063242. [PMID: 35328930 PMCID: PMC8953899 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19063242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Mental health literacy (MHL) is an established multifaceted concept that comprises mental health knowledge, help-seeking, and stigma. Adequate MHL (i.e., the ability to correctly recognize mental health disorders alongside having the intention to seek help) is able improve mental health outcomes among individuals. This study aims to examine the determinants of MHL among young Malaysian adolescents. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1400 adolescents between 13 and 14 years old from nine national secondary schools in Selangor state, Malaysia. Sociodemographic determinants assessed included gender, age, ethnicity, smoking status, alcohol consumption, history of being bullied, feeling lonely, parental marital status, and parental income which were assessed using the Global School Based Student Health Survey. MHL was assessed using the Mental Health Literacy and Stigma questionnaire. Several factors were significantly associated with adequate levels of MHL following multivariate analysis, such as being female (AOR = 1.68; 95% CI 1.12, 2.52), older adolescents (AOR = 1.56; 95% CI 1.07, 2.30), not smoking (AOR = 1.99; 95% CI 1.20, 4.26), not consuming alcohol (AOR = 1.23; 95% CI 1.18, 2.41), and not feeling lonely (AOR = 1.25; 95% CI 1.06, 1.85). Addressing these determinants could be key in assisting the development of policies and programs to prevent mental health disorders among adolescents, which are currently on the rise.
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- Sarbhan Singh
- Institute for Medical Research (IMR), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Ministry of Health Malaysia, Shah Alam 40170, Malaysia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +60-122-017-412
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- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (R.A.Z.); (N.D.N.F.)
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- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (R.A.Z.); (N.D.N.F.)
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hospital Selayang, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Batu Caves 68100, Malaysia;
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