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Journal articles on the topic "Mental health and psychological support services"
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Prieto, Loreto R., Brian W. McNeill, Rebecca G. Walls, and Sylvia P. Gómez. "Chicanas/os and Mental Health Services." Counseling Psychologist 29, no. 1 (2001): 18–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0011000001291002.
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This article reviews recent literature pertaining to Chicanas/os’ utilization of conventional mental health services, their counselor preferences, and the psychological testing and assessment of Chicanas/os. Chicanas/os likely underutilize mental health services, instead preferring family or nontraditional helpers for assistance. However, both Chicanas/os’ level of identification with their indigenous culture as well as their level of acculturation to the majority culture appear to affect their use of services and counselor preferences. Despite longstanding concerns ranging from language barriers to clinician bias in interpreting test results, the literature continues to lack validation studies that specifically support the use of many major psychological tests with Chicanas/os. Unfortunately, these instruments continue to be routinely used clinically to assess Chicana/o clientele, even though the literature cautions that these instruments may generate an inaccurate picture of Chicanas/os’ psychological functioning. Recommendations for counseling practice and future research concerning Chicanas/os are offered.
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Karyono, Septin Maisharah. "Mental Health Management in the Health Care System: A Psychological Perspective." Psikologiya Journal 1, no. 4 (2024): 22–29. https://doi.org/10.62872/d12nma55.
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Mental health is an important component in achieving an individual's overall well-being. However, mental health services are often separated from physical health services, creating significant gaps in the healthcare system. Integration of mental health services into the physical healthcare system is a major challenge that must be overcome to create a holistic approach to healthcare. Strong social stigma towards mental health remains a major barrier, which prevents individuals from accessing the services they need. In addition, access to mental health services, especially in remote areas, is still limited due to lack of expertise and unequal distribution. An integrated approach, involving multidisciplinary coordination between various health professions as well as the utilization of technology, such as telecounseling and digital applications, can expand the reach of services. In addition, strong policy support and investment in digital infrastructure development are needed to accelerate the implementation of more equitable and inclusive services. Collaboration between the government, health workers, and communities is a strategic step to overcome this challenge. With strong synergy and the elimination of stigma, a more effective and sustainable mental health system is expected
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STEPANOVA, Nataliіa. "MENTAL HEALTH OF STUDENTS: NEED FOR SUPPORT IN WARTIME." Medical physics – the current status, problems, the way of development. Innovation technologies, no. 1 (2024): 354–61. https://doi.org/10.17721/3041-1491/2024.11-46.
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Introduction. The war in Ukraine has become a significant additional stressor for most students. The purpose of this publication is to identify the need for support and protection of the mental health of higher education students during a military conflict, as well as to meet this need. Methods. The readiness of participants in the educational process to seek help from mental health professionals was studied. Barriers and stigmas that prevent students from receiving timely qualified help, as well as the availability of psychological services at universities, were analyzed. The research was conducted using online surveys and focus groups. The online survey was conducted in two stages and covered 2,511 students from 17 universities in Ukraine. Results. The study revealed signs of worsening in the mental health of the majority of respondents and a small number of requests for qualified help from them. It was found that most often students resolved their psychological problems on their own or sought support from family, friends, and close ones. Conclusions. A focus group study involving 40 students and teachers allowed for a deeper understanding of the need for psychological support for the mental health of higher education students, identifying certain barriers and stereotypes that prevent them from seeking specialized help. The available options for receiving psychological help were identified, and suggestions for providing and improving psychological support services were studied. Implementing the results obtained into the practice of Ukrainian universities will improve the effective psychological support of students during their studies in wartime to maintain their mental health.
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Vaitheswaran, Sridhar, Philip Crockett, Sam Wilson, and Harry Millar. "Telemental health: videoconferencing in mental health services." Advances in Psychiatric Treatment 18, no. 5 (2012): 392–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/apt.bp.111.008904.
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SummaryVideo technology was first used in psychiatric services in the 1950s but came into general use in the 1990s, particularly in North America and Australia. Video has utility across all ages and in a wide range of clinical situations. These include case conferencing for patients with complex problems (e.g. when planning discharge from specialist inpatient units), psychological assessment and treatment, Mental Health Act assessments, suicide risk assessment and work in forensic settings. Potential for benefit may be most obvious in remote locations, but video use is also relevant in urban settings. Lack of training and experience, inadequate access to equipment and insufficient technical support have all limited the take-up of this technology in the UK. This article briefly reviews the literature and outlines technical and cost considerations when using video technology. Three services in Scotland are described to illustrate ways in which videoconferencing can enhance services.
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Zhu, Y., X. Li, and M. Zhao. "Promotion of Mental Health Rehabilitation in China: Community- Based Mental-Health Services." Consortium Psychiatricum 1, no. 2 (2020): 21–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.17650/2712-7672-2020-1-1-21-27.
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Community-based mental health services are important for the treatment and recovery of patients with mental health disorders. The Chinese government has made the establishment of a highly efficient community-based health service an enduring priority. Since the 1960s, community-based mental health services have been developed in many Chinese cities and provinces. National policies, including mental health regulations and five-year national mental health working plans, have been issued to support the development of quality of mental health services. The accessibility and efficiency of community-based mental health services are now highly promoted to community residents. According to the National Standards for Primary Public Health Services, community-based mental health services are one of the most important components of primary public health services. They are mainly provided via Community Health Service Centres (CHCs), by a combination of general practitioners, public health physicians, nurses and social workers. Patients receive individualized and continuous health services according to their rehabilitation status. These services include regular physical examination, health education, rehabilitation guidance, social function rehabilitation training, vocational training and referral services; family members also receive care and psychological support. Future work will focus on expanding mental health service coverage and usage, increasing awareness of mental health and decreasing stigma, and strengthening service capability to establish an integrated model to enhance the overall efficiency of mental health services.
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Ford, Tamsin, and Anula Nikapota. "Teachers' attitudes towards child mental health services." Psychiatric Bulletin 24, no. 12 (2000): 457–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/pb.24.12.457.
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Aims and MethodTo improve liaison between local schools and child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) by exploring teachers' experiences and perceptions of CAMHS. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 25 volunteer primary school teachers.ResultsTeachers reported exhausting education-based resources before seeking external advice. Most had positive experiences of child mental health services and were keen to be more involved. They favoured a service that provided rapid advice and ongoing support. Many complained about problems in communication.Clinical ImplicationsChild psychiatrists should collaborate more effectively with teachers to promote mental health and manage children with behavioural and psychological problems.
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Peck, David F. "Foot and mouth outbreak: lessons for mental health services." Advances in Psychiatric Treatment 11, no. 4 (2005): 270–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/apt.11.4.270.
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The 2001 foot and mouth disease outbreak in the UK was widespread and devastating. Some areas (e.g. Cumbria) were very badly hit, but all farmers were affected to some degree. Huge numbers of animals, infected and healthy, were slaughtered. Tourism was badly affected. Data from three systematic studies found elevated levels of psychological morbidity among farmers and other rural workers, especially those directly affected. Most farmers turned to family and friends (and veterinary surgeons) for support; relatively few approached health or social services, mainly because they did not see their reactions as illness. Many farmers and other rural workers prefer to use supports within their own community, or anonymous supports such as self-help materials or computer-based treatments. Mental health services should take account of these preferences by adopting an educational and consultative role in any similar outbreak.
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Sonola-Jones, Olivia, Jody Quigley, and Gabby le Geyt. "The documentation and delivery of psychological support in acute adult mental health wards." Clinical Psychology Forum 1, no. 364 (2023): 19–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.53841/bpscpf.2023.1.364.19.
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Psychological involvement within a service user’s care plan is seen as an essential part of their care when accessing mental health services. However, the documentation and provision of psychological support varies on an individual and service basis. The audit evaluated the documentation and delivery of psychological support within two adult acute mental health wards. This was compared against the Mental Health Act and ACP-UK standards within inpatient care. The results found that the documentation and delivery of psychological support was not in line with current standards. Recommendations include the review of current care plans and a bid for further funding.
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Apolinário-Hagen, Jennifer, Jessica Kemper, and Carolina Stürmer. "Public Acceptability of E-Mental Health Treatment Services for Psychological Problems: A Scoping Review." JMIR Mental Health 4, no. 2 (2017): e10. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/mental.6186.
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Background Over the past decades, the deficient provision of evidence-based interventions for the prevention and treatment of mental health problems has become a global challenge across health care systems. In view of the ongoing diffusion of new media and mobile technologies into everyday life, Web-delivered electronic mental health (e-mental health) treatment services have been suggested to expand the access to professional help. However, the large-scale dissemination and adoption of innovative e-mental health services is progressing slowly. This discrepancy between potential and actual impact in public health makes it essential to explore public acceptability of e-mental health treatment services across health care systems. Objective This scoping review aimed to identify and evaluate recent empirical evidence for public acceptability, service preferences, and attitudes toward e-mental health treatments. On the basis of both frameworks for technology adoption and previous research, we defined (1) perceived helpfulness and (2) intentions to use e-mental health treatment services as indicators for public acceptability in the respective general population of reviewed studies. This mapping should reduce heterogeneity and help derive implications for systematic reviews and public health strategies. Methods We systematically searched electronic databases (MEDLINE/PubMed, PsycINFO, Psyndex, PsycARTICLES, and Cochrane Library, using reference management software for parallel searches) to identify surveys published in English in peer-reviewed journals between January 2010 and December 2015, focusing on public perceptions about e-mental health treatments outside the context of clinical, psychosocial, or diagnostic interventions. Both indicators were obtained from previous review. Exclusion criteria further involved studies targeting specific groups or programs. Results The simultaneous database search identified 76 nonduplicate records. Four articles from Europe and Australia were included in this scoping review. Sample sizes ranged from 217 to 2411 participants of ages 14-95 years. All included studies used cross-sectional designs and self-developed measures for outcomes related to both defined indicators of public acceptability. Three surveys used observational study designs, whereas one study was conducted as an experiment investigating the impact of brief educational information on attitudes. Taken together, the findings of included surveys suggested that e-mental health treatment services were perceived as less helpful than traditional face-to-face interventions. Additionally, intentions to future use e-mental health treatments were overall smaller in comparison to face-to-face services. Professional support was essential for help-seeking intentions in case of psychological distress. Therapist-assisted e-mental health services were preferred over unguided programs. Unexpectedly, assumed associations between familiarity with Web-based self-help for health purposes or “e-awareness” and intentions to use e-mental health services were weak or inconsistent. Conclusions Considering the marginal amount and heterogeneity of pilot studies focusing on public acceptability of e-mental health treatments, further research using theory-led approaches and validated measures is required to understand psychological facilitator and barriers for the implementation of innovative services into health care.
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Hamrouni, Chafaa. "Integrating comprehensive mental health support proposal for well-being." Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents 39, no. 2 (2025): 3285. https://doi.org/10.54517/jbrha3285.
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<p>The psychological well-being of parents of children diagnosed with cancer is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of pediatric oncology. These parents frequently experience high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression, which can undermine their emotional resilience and ability to support their child’s treatment. Despite the substantial mental health burden they face, structured psychological interventions remain inconsistently implemented across healthcare systems. This study explores the psychological challenges encountered by parents of children undergoing cancer treatment, examines existing gaps in mental health support, and evaluates the effectiveness of structured interventions in reducing emotional distress. A comprehensive systematic review of existing literature, combined with qualitative analysis of clinical observations, was conducted. Additionally, the study integrates advancements in computer science, particularly artificial intelligence (AI)-driven mental health tools, telehealth platforms, and data-driven predictive models, to assess their role in enhancing psychological interventions. The analysis includes a comparative evaluation of psychological support programs across different healthcare models, with a particular focus on the Bright IDEAS program and its impact on alleviating parental distress. The findings indicate that parents frequently endure significant psychological strain, yet formal psychological support services remain fragmented and insufficient in many clinical settings. Evidence suggests that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and structured peer support programs are among the most effective strategies for reducing parental anxiety and improving emotional well-being. Moreover, AI-powered chatbots, mobile health (mHealth) applications, and digital cognitive therapy tools show promise in providing scalable and personalized mental health support. However, challenges persist in ensuring standardized implementation and equitable access to these interventions. The study highlights the urgent need for integrated psychological support frameworks within pediatric oncology, incorporating digital mental health solutions to enhance accessibility, personalization, and efficiency. Healthcare policymakers and providers should prioritize the adoption of evidence-based psychological interventions, leveraging computational advancements to ensure their effectiveness in diverse clinical environments. Future research should emphasize longitudinal studies and empirical data collection to further validate the impact of these interventions and refine best practices for their implementation.</p>
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Mental health and psychological support services"
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Constant, Eleanor R. "Psychological support for ex-military families." Thesis, Canterbury Christ Church University, 2014. http://create.canterbury.ac.uk/12881/.
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There is a complex interaction between familial functioning and veteran mental health, with familial relationships often being affected. Family therapy is not routinely recommended or offered for veterans in the UK. This study used a narrative approach to explore the experiences of veterans and spouses having received family therapy. Specifically, this study aimed to explore what stories individuals in an ex-military family would tell of their experience of family therapy, what narrative themes occurred and what the perceived impact on familial relationships was following family therapy. Individual narrative interviews were conducted with four veterans and five spouses. Individual interviews were followed by joint couple interviews with two couples. Main findings suggested that typically veterans would tell a ‘romance’ story while spouses were more likely to tell a ‘tragedy’ or ‘epic’ story. Narrative themes occurring from veterans, spouses and couples included: family therapy helpful, lack of support, changes in veteran, impact of difficulties on family relationships and military culture and transitioning. Finally the study found that family therapy had positively impacted familial relationships, particularly highlighting improvements in couple communication and shared or alternative perspectives to be important. Limitations, clinical implications and future directions are discussed.
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Al-Rowaie, Odah O. "Predictors of Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Among Kuwait University Students." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/30166.
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The purpose of this study was: (1) to investigate Kuwait University (KU) students'
attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help; and (2) to investigate if family, friends, and societal support played a role in the student's decision to seek professional psychological help as measured by the Family, Friends, and Societal Support Scale (FFSS), which was developed by the author. Other assessment tools used in the study included: (1) Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale (ATSPPHS) as developed by Fischer and Turner (1970); (2) Orientation Toward Utilization of Social Resources (OTUSR) as developed by Vaux, Burda, and Stewart (1986); (3) a modified Life Stress Events Scale (LSE) based on 18 items selected from the 43 items Social Readjustment Scale published by Holmes and Rahe (1967); and (4) Demographic Data Sheet (DDS). A total of 529 participants completed all five assessment tools. The results indicated that KU students have less favorable attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help than groups studied by other researchers. The results also supported previous research, which found females, in general, to have more favorable attitudes toward seeking professional help than males. Individuals who received previous counseling were more likely to have favorable attitudes toward seeking professional help than those who did not receive such help. Students who majored or minored in psychology had more favorable attitudes toward counseling than those who were not psychology majors or minors. The newly developed scale, FFSS, was an effective predictor of KU students' attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help and explained more variance in ATSPPHS scores than any other predictors used in the study.<br>Ph. D.
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Beckham, Tony A. "Adolescent mental health services the use of psychological consulting /." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 2005. http://www.tren.com.
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O'Connell, Christine. "Integrating physical and psychological wellbeing in child health." Thesis, Canterbury Christ Church University, 2016. http://create.canterbury.ac.uk/15004/.
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Research shows that the integration of physical and mental healthcare in paediatric settings is beneficial in terms of clinical and cost effectiveness (Kahana, Drotar, & Frazier, 2008; Douglas & Benson 2008, Griffin & Christie, 2008). Due to the high rates of mental health problems within this population, several studies have shown that referral to paediatric psychology should be increased (e.g. Wagner & Smith, 2007). However, there are few studies investigating factors influencing healthcare professionals’ referral behaviour. The current study used theory of planned behaviour (Ajzen, 1988; 1991) to develop a questionnaire which explores factors influencing the referral of children and families to paediatric psychology. Psychometric properties of the questionnaire were examined. Findings indicate that the questionnaire holds good reliability and validity and that the main constructs of theory of planned behaviour are useful in predicting intention to refer to paediatric psychology. Specific beliefs about referral were also shown to influence intention to refer. Findings that individual referrer factors such as attitudes and beliefs can impact healthcare professionals’ referral behaviour indicates that multidisciplinary interventions and inter-professional education relating to the psychological aspects of illness are required. Recommendations for future research are discussed.
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Roth, Susan Elizabeth 1959. "LIKELINESS OF SEEKING PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/277259.
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Belt, Leslie Marie, and Leslie Paul Schellbach. "Perceptions of mental health services among marines." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2007. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/3141.
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Baroni, Jessica. "The Psychological Effects of Restraints on Mental Health Workers." Antioch University / OhioLINK, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1539123849184469.
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Hodge, Patricia Ann. "The family support services study." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 1989. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/547.
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Faust, Kimberly. "Attitudes toward mental health and seeking psychological help among Pennsylvania German college students." Instructions for remote access. Click here to access this electronic resource. Access available to Kutztown University faculty, staff, and students only, 2001. http://www.kutztown.edu/library/services/remote_access.asp.
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Thesis (M.A.)--Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 2001.<br>Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-06, page: 2775. Typescript. Abstract precedes thesis as preliminary leaf ix. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 32-39).
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Gaffney, Ebony. "African American Clergy's Attitude Toward Professional Mental Health Services." ScholarWorks, 2016. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/2122.
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Evaluating the attitude of African American clergy toward parishioners seeking professional mental health services for mental illness has important treatment implications. Religion and spirituality are equally important determinants of mental health and can affect African American clergy's attitudes toward professional care for mental illness. Utilizing the health belief model (HBM), this quantitative study examined the role of theological beliefs, education, and personal experience with mental illness as they correlated with clergy's attitudes toward seeking professional mental illness services. Approximately 98 African American Protestant Clergy in the states of Georgia and South Carolina participated in this study. Data were collected using self-administered surveys via e-mail and mailings using the religious attitude scale (RAS) and the attitude toward seeking professional psychological help scale (ATSPPHS). A multiple linear regression analysis was used to examine the correlation of independent variables. The results of this study indicated that theological beliefs (p = 0.025) but not education (p = 0.084) or personal experience with mental illness (p = 0.078) had a direct effect on the African American clergy attitudes toward parishioners seeking professional mental health services. This research supports the idea that conservative African American pastors' attitudes toward congregants seeking professional mental health services are positive. The results of this study can influence social change by increasing access through clergy's pivotal role as the gatekeeper for parishioners who seek help for mental illness.
Books on the topic "Mental health and psychological support services"
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Pae, Chŏng-i. Oesang hu sŏngjang ŭl wihan chaenan simni chiwŏn: Disaster psychological support for posttraumatic growth. Chŏngdam Midiŏ, 2016.
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William, Vega, Miranda Manuel 1939-, and National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.), eds. Stress & Hispanic mental health: Relating research to service delivery. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration, National Institute of Mental Health, 1985.
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Consortium, Kenya AIDS NGOs, ed. Enhancement of psychosocial support programs and service delivery to children affected by HIV & AIDS in Kenya: Lessons learnt and good practices. Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium, 2005.
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Consortium, Kenya AIDS NGOs, ed. Enhancement of psychosocial support programs and service delivery to children affected by HIV & AIDS in Kenya: Lessons learnt and good practices. Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium, 2005.
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Affairs, Australia Parliament House of Representatives Standing Committee on Community. After the march: Strengthening support for the veterans : report of an inquiry into counselling and ancillary services for Vietnam veterans. Australian Govt. Pub. Service, 1988.
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Center for Mental Health Studies of Emergencies (U.S.) and United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency., eds. Role stressors and supports for emergency workers: Proceedings from a 1984 workshop sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration, National Institute of Mental Health, 1986.
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Miller, Joshua. Psychosocial capacity building in response to disasters. Columbia University Press, 2012.
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Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin and Sudbury District Health Council. Mental health housing & support service study. Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin and Sudbury District Health Council, 2001.
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Jaswal, Surinder. Psychosocial support and mental health services in disasters. Jamsetji Tata Centre for Disaster Management, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, 2008.
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Royal College of Psychiatrists. Research Unit. Training to support clinical effectiveness in mental health services. College Research Unit, 1998.
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Körükcü, Öznur, and Kamile Kabukcuoğlu. "Health Promotion Among Home-Dwelling Elderly Individuals in Turkey." In Health Promotion in Health Care – Vital Theories and Research. Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63135-2_22.
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AbstractAlthough the social structure of Turkish society has changed from a broad family order to a nuclear family, family relations still hold an important place, where traditional elements dominate. Still, elderly people are cared for by their family in their home environment. Thus, the role of family members is crucial in taking care of elderly individuals. In Turkey, the responsibility of care is largely on women; the elderly’s wife, daughter, or daughter-in-law most often provides the care. Family members who provide care need support so that they can maintain their physical, psychological and mental health. At this point, Antonovsky’s salutogenic health model represents a positive and holistic approach to support individual’s health and coping. The salutogenic understanding of health emphasizes both physical, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural resources which can be utilized not only to avoid illness, but to promote health.With the rapidly increasing ageing population globally, health expenditures and the need for care are increasing accordingly. This increase reveals the importance of health-promoting practices in elderly care, which are important for the well-being and quality of life of older individuals and their families, as well as cost effectiveness. In Turkey, the emphasis on health-promoting practices is mostly focused in home-care services including examination, treatment, nursing care, medical care, medical equipment and device services, psychological support, physiotherapy, follow-up, rehabilitation services, housework (laundry, shopping, cleaning, food), personal care (dressing, bathroom, and personal hygiene help), 24-h emergency service, transportation, financial advice and training services within the scope of the social state policy for the elderly 65 years and older, whereas medical management of diseases serves elderly over the age of 85. In the Turkish health care system, salutogenesis can be used in principle for two aims: to guide health-promotion interventions in health care practice, and to (re)orient health care practice and research. The salutogenic orientation encompasses all elderly people independently of their position on the ease-/dis-ease continuum. This chapter presents health-promotion practices in the care of elderly home-dwelling people living in Turkey.
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McKenna, Kevin, Brodie Paterson, Nutmeg Hallett, and Lene Lauge Berring. "Post-occurrence Review." In Coercion and Violence in Mental Health Settings. Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-61224-4_18.
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AbstractThis chapter examines the role and importance of post-occurrence reviews within mental health contexts, —variously called ‘debriefing’, ‘post-incident review’ and ‘seclusion/restraint review’. The focus is on the relevance of the post occurrence review process following incidents of patient violence and coercive measures such as seclusion and restraint, but we also explore wider applications. We highlight the growing awareness of patient rights, ethical considerations and efforts to reduce coercion in psychiatric care. The chapter emphasises the need for structured reflective practices to address the psychological and emotional impacts of such interventions on patients and staff. It reviews regulatory directives and standards that mandate post occurrence reviews, explores policies advocating for transparency and continuous improvement, and proposes a multiaxial approach to meet the diverse needs of all involved parties, namely the service user, staff, witnesses and the unit multidisciplinary team. This approach includes immediate support, reflective analysis and development of preventive strategies, urging a shift towards open dialogue and psychological safety in healthcare teams. The chapter provides practical guidance for mental health professionals on implementing or enhancing post-occurrence review processes, ultimately aiming to improve patient care and reduce the use of coercion.
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Song, Insu, and Joachim Diederich. "Generating Explanations from Support Vector Machines for Psychological Classifications." In Mental Health Informatics. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-38550-6_7.
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Santini, Sara. "Intergenerational Informal Caregiving in an Ageing European Society." In Vechtaer Beiträge zur Gerontologie. Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-48005-9_5.
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Abstract The ageing population and the consequent growing prevalence of chronic diseases and multimorbidity are increasing long-term care (LTC) demand worldwide. In Europe and beyond, regardless of the welfare policies, the bulk of care for older people is carried out by informal caregivers (ICGs), who are usually adults and older adults. Nevertheless, many studies have recently shed light on young people playing the role of caregivers (known as Adolescent Young Carers, or AYCs) of frail older family members, often grandparents (GrPs). Intergenerational informal caregiving can have negative outcomes (e.g. high levels of stress and poor physical health and mental well-being), especially in countries with underdeveloped LTC systems. The COVID-19 outbreak represented a real “stress-test” for the European LTC systems, bringing to light their limits and weaknesses. The virus containment measures exacerbated the health and living conditions of ICGs and older adults in need of care by restricting access to many social and health services. The overall aim of this article is to deepen our understanding of the characteristics of intergenerational caregiving both in ordinary circumstances and during the pandemic. To this purpose, four cross-European studies on informal intergenerational caregiving are presented, highlighting the difficulties faced by adolescents and adults in Europe, especially in Germany and Italy, and their support needs when they care for one or more older family members with LTC needs. Building on the caregiving stress appraisal model of Yates (Yates et al., .The Journal of Gerontology-Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences 54:12–22, 1999), we propose a new conceptual framework for the interpretation of the intergenerational caregiving and for the provision of effective policies to support today’s informal caregivers.
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Hemmings, Colin, and Nick Bouras. "Community Mental Health and Support Services." In Mental Health, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the Ageing Process. Springer International Publishing, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-56934-1_18.
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Bourns, Nick, and Geraldine Holt. "Community Mental Health and Support Services." In Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities, and the Aging Process. Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9780470776179.ch14.
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Hughes, Gareth, and Tamsin Bowers-Brown. "Student Services, Personal Tutors, and Student Mental Health: A Case Study." In Student Support Services. Springer Singapore, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-3364-4_23-2.
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Hughes, Gareth, and Tamsin Bowers-Brown. "Student Services, Personal Tutors, and Student Mental Health: A Case Study." In Student Support Services. Springer Singapore, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-3364-4_23-1.
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Mucic, Davor, Donald M. Hilty, Michelle B. Parish, and Peter M. Yellowlees. "Web- and Internet-Based Services: Education, Support, Self-Care, and Formal Treatment Approaches." In e-Mental Health. Springer International Publishing, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20852-7_9.
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Macklem, Gayle L. "Support for the Use of CBT in Schools." In Evidence-Based School Mental Health Services. Springer New York, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7907-0_7.
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Solomon, Bernadette. "Enhancing psychological safe spaces in mental health: Teaching undergraduate nurses recovery-oriented practice skills to support mental health service users." In Rangahau: Te Mana o te Mahi Kotahitanga / Research: The Power of Collaboration. Unitec/MIT Research Symposium 2022. Unitec ePress, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.34074/proc.2301006.
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Recovery-orientated practice is a challenge for nurses working within acute mental health wards (McKenna et al., 2014). Although the experience and meaning of recovery-focused care varied, there were common elements in the practice accounts. The undergraduate nurse’s role in creating different therapeutic spaces to promote safety, relational commitment, and healing for service users was paramount to supporting the service user’s recovery journey (Waldemar et al, 2016). The importance of building safe, committed and healing relationships to ensure the psychological safety of service users was highlighted within this study, and how worthwhile it is for nurses to let go, to a certain extent, of the traditional boundaries that may create barriers to building recovery. There has been growing concern that people accessing mental health services are not receiving an inclusive, recovery-focused service due to barriers that include health professionals’ attitudes, skills and knowledge in practice. By exploring the experience and meaning of recovery-oriented practice for ten nurses working with service users in an acute mental health inpatient service in Aotearoa New Zealand, this study aimed to understand how nurses experience practising recovery in clinical practice, and to transfer the outcomes of the findings to enable lecturers to teach undergraduate nurses recovery-oriented practice skills to support mental health service users. Individual interviews were undertaken with participants and data analysed through a phenomenological and hermeneutic lens. The study findings could be used to inform best practice and changes to the nursing curriculum to inform and provide a platform to enable integrating recovery-orientated practice into the core mental health undergraduate curriculum (Haywood et al., 2020). This is conducive not only to recovery, but, essentially, to building a future nursing workforce that is appropriately skilled, equipped, supported and resourced for recovery-oriented practice (Solomon et al., 2021). Building safe, committed or shared space and healing relationships, and creating psychological safety, are crucial determinants of safe and effective care in mental health; and have implications for how nurses learn to manage new ways of working alongside service users and integrate recovery oriented practice within the reality and challenges of practice (Jackson-Blott et al., 2019). Highlighted within the research is the importance of education for both post- and undergraduate nurses regarding providing therapeutic safe spaces as an integral part of the service user’s recovery journey and undergraduate nurses’ learning. This study contributes key insights that are encapsulated in three core elements within relational space provision; these include safe, shared and healing spaces. This provides the key steps for providing a therapeutic safe space, as well as the tools and skills that should be integrated into education for undergraduate nurses. It is important that psychological and therapeutic safety is taught and woven through the entire three-year nursing degree course, as it has significant implications for mental health recovery-focused education in undergraduate student nurses. It can inform practice and support nursing students within clinical placement to more effectively work with mental health service users.
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Attard, N., and L. Sarieddine. "Bridging the Gap in Mental Health Support Following a Disaster: A Corporate Social Responsibility and Humanitarian Approach." In SPE International Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability Conference and Exhibition. SPE, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/220401-ms.
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Abstract In the aftermath of the catastrophic flooding in Derna caused by Storm Daniel in September 2023, a comprehensive psychosocial support (PSS) initiative was implemented as part of corporate social responsibility (CSR) to address the significant mental health needs of the affected population. Led by three psychologists, the initiative focused on immediate and structured mental health support through individual and group sessions. The team attended locations where displaced individuals were residing after the disaster. A total of 111 adults and 95 children participated voluntarily following informed consent. Most adults experienced the loss of a family member, damage to their homes, and witnessed fatalities. The mental health status of adults was assessed using the Impact of Event Scale – Revised (IES-R), the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). These tools highlighted the extent of psychological distress, including anxiety and depression. A total of 211 interventions for adults were implemented, including individual sessions, group sessions, and follow-up sessions. Individual sessions provided personalized counselling, while group therapy fostered a sense of community and shared experience, which is essential for psychological healing. Severe cases were referred for further mental health support. The psychological status of participating children was also assessed. Many exhibited behavioural changes, emotional disturbances, and physical symptoms such as nightmares, sleep disturbances, and mood swings. Individual and group sessions for children included tailored interventions like storytelling, drawing therapy, and group activities to develop coping mechanisms. This mental health initiative highlighted the importance of CSR efforts, playing a pivotal role in humanitarian support during such events. The intervention successfully identified and began addressing severe mental health issues within the flood-affected population, offering immediate psychological relief and establishing a foundation for long-term support strategies. It emphasized the need to combine professional mental health services with community-based support systems to build resilience and facilitate recovery. The PSS initiative in Derna was crucial in mitigating the disaster's mental health impact, underscoring the importance of sustained and integrated mental health support in post-disaster recovery and the humanitarian approach through CSR.
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ROȘCA, Tatiana, and Alexandr DOROSEVICI. "Psychological particulars of the stigma of patients with mental disorders." In "Ştiință și educație: noi abordări și perspective", conferinţă ştiinţifică internaţională. Ion Creangă Pedagogical State University, 2024. https://doi.org/10.46727/c.v1.21-22-03-2024.p62-74.
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The deinstitutionalization process led to radical changes in psychiatric policies and clinical practice through community psychiatry. However, despite the closure of mental asylum units, the drastic reduction of beds in psychiatric institutions and the placement of psychiatric services within the community, marginalization, social exclusion and prejudice still remain the cause of new suffering for people affected by mental disorders. The main barriers to addressing people with mental health problems are the complexity of providing support, especially after the pandemic and the recent events related to the war, where there is a higher incidence of mental disorders in the population, which leads to a innovative view on mental illness.
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Guziak, Mateusz, and Maciej Walkiewicz. "Mental help support for medical students: Insights from the top five universities in Poland." In Proceedings of the International Congress Public Health - Achievements and Challenges. Institute of Public Health of Serbia "Dr Milan Jovanović Batut", 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.5937/batutphco24151g.
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Background: The literature indicates that medical students in Poland, much like their counterparts globally, face higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression compared to the general population. Because of stigma and confidentiality concerns, they tend to avoid seeking help, which delays timely and appropriate support. Moreover, the availability of mental health support (MHS) for medical students remains an ongoing issue. Methods and Objectives: The study focused on assessing the availability of Mental Health Services (MHS) at the top five universities in Poland offering MD programs, as per the 2023 Perspektywy University Ranking: Jagiellonian University Medical College (KR), Medical University of Warsaw (WA), Wroclaw Medical University (WR), Medical University of Gdansk (GD), and Medical University of Lodz (LD). Our analysis involved the examination of information pertaining to MHS on the official university websites. Furthermore, during the academic year 2022/2023, a concise, open-ended questionnaire regarding the availability of MHS was dispatched to the Dean's offices of the aforementioned universities. Results: All universities offer free MHS in Polish and English, and WR additionally in German. Most programs provide hybrid support. MHS consists of short-term interventions and is limited to five hours per student in LD, and three visits per student in WR. Other forms of support include well-being programs like coaching, psychoeducation, biofeedback training, stress management training, mindfulness sessions, and yoga. Two universities reported an increased demand for psychological support due to COVID-19. Conclusions: All major medical universities in Poland offer mental health support (MHS); however, the extent of their services varies. To optimize the impact of these programs, it is imperative to institute quality standards and ensure sustainable funding. Further investigation is necessary to assess the effectiveness of the provided MHS. Implementing comprehensive MHS in medical education institutions is crucial for the well-being of future healthcare professionals.
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Mizuno, Yuki, Motoki Mizuno, Yasuyuki Yamada, et al. "Organizational Climate for Health to Enhance Psychological Safety in Nursing Organizations." In AHFE 2023 Hawaii Edition. AHFE International, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1004392.
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The roles required of nurses are becoming more diverse and complex, and the number of nurses who feel mentally unwell due to stress is increasing. One of the countermeasures is psychological safety. A workplace with a high level of psychological safety is linked to the revitalization of the organization, such as improved employee engagement and performance. In addition, it is effective in terms of mental health, such as relieving stress for employees. In this study, we examined the relationship between psychological safety and organizational health promotion support for nurses, and examined the organizational climate of health that enhances psychological safety. A web questionnaire was conducted for nurses working in hospitals in Japan, using the items of attributes, health promotion support, and psychological safety. The survey was conducted in March 2022, and the data of 377 people were considered valid responses based on the time required to respond. Respondents were 17.2% male and 82.8% female, with an average age of 43.1±9.6 years and an average of 12.6±8.8 years of service. Psychological safety scores by attribute were highest for those in their 50s, followed by those in their 20s, and those in their 30s and 40s. There was a large gap between executives and staff (F(3.019) = 0.000). Many of the items related to organizational climate of health and health promotion efforts were significantly correlated with psychological safety scores (p<0.05). The items requiring priority improvement were "high interest for health and safety of hospital organizations" and "high interest in creating a healthy working environment for hospital organizations". From the above, it is important to consider how to make the health support system known and how to promote its use so that nurses can continue to work in a healthy and motivated manner. In addition, since the psychological safety of mid-career nurses and, staff nurses without titles such as chief nurse or director of nursing, it is important to consider support specialized for them.
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Romanovska, Diana. "Preservation of mental health of participants of educational process in а COVID-19 pandemic by means of applied psychology". У National Events on WMHD in Ukraine. N-DSA-N, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.32437/nmhdup2021.5.
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The article examines the results of the study of the socio-psychological consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, which are felt by participants in the educational process, conducted as part of the research «Overcoming the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the psychological service of education.» The rating list of social and psychological problems of the participants of the educational process, which are formed by the participants of the online focused interview from Chernivtsi region, is presented. An anonymous online survey of teachers has identified four main features that create a high level of personal anxiety and worsen the state of mental health, and hence the quality of professional teaching: fear of infection; difficulties with the organization of time in terms of distance learning; inability to perform professional tasks in full; emotional exhaustion. The consequences of the pandemic, quarantine, COVID-19 disease on the emotional burnout of teachers are analyzed. The article specifies the tasks of professional activity of specialists of the psychological service of the education system to overcome the consequences of the pandemic. Strategies strategies and means of psychological assistance to pedagogical workers, parents, students are offered for the purpose of prevention of emotional burnout and overcoming of psych emotional exhaustion after illness in the conditions of distance learning: practical-orientation strategy of preservation of mental health, formation of skills of psych hygiene; practical and constructive strategy of achieving emotional balance and mastering new trajectories of emotional response; personality-facilitative as an emotional support of the teacher in the personal-professional transformation to online learning, self-development. Keywords. mental health, socio-psychological consequences, emotional exhaustion, anxiety, strategies and means of psychological assistance
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Lee, Yuk Yee Karen, and Kin Yin Li. "THE LANDSCAPE OF ONE BREAST: EMPOWERING BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS THROUGH DEVELOPING A TRANSDISCIPLINARY INTERVENTION FRAMEWORK IN A JIANGMEN BREAST CANCER HOSPITAL IN CHINA." In International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends. inScience Press, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.36315/2021inpact003.
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"Breast cancer is a major concern in women’s health in Mainland China. Literatures demonstrates that women with breast cancer (WBC) need to pay much effort into resisting stigma and the impact of treatment side-effects; they suffer from overwhelming consequences due to bodily disfigurement and all these experiences will be unbeneficial for their mental and sexual health. However, related studies in this area are rare in China. The objectives of this study are 1) To understand WBC’s treatment experiences, 2) To understand what kinds of support should be contained in a transdisciplinary intervention framework (TIP) for Chinese WBC through the lens that is sensitive to gender, societal, cultural and practical experience. In this study, the feminist participatory action research (FPAR) approach containing the four cyclical processes of action research was adopted. WBC’s stories were collected through oral history, group materials such as drawings, theme songs, poetry, handicraft, storytelling, and public speech content; research team members and peer counselors were involved in the development of the model. This study revealed that WBC faces difficulties returning to the job market and discrimination, oppression and gender stereotypes are commonly found in the whole treatment process. WBC suffered from structural stigma, public stigma, and self-stigma. The research findings revealed that forming a critical timeline for intervention is essential, including stage 1: Stage of suspected breast cancer (SS), stage 2: Stage of diagnosis (SD), stage 3: Stage of treatment and prognosis (ST), and stage 4: Stage of rehabilitation and integration (SRI). Risk factors for coping with breast cancer are treatment side effects, changes to body image, fear of being stigmatized both in social networks and the job market, and lack of personal care during hospitalization. Protective factors for coping with breast cancer are the support of health professionals, spouses, and peers with the same experience, enhancing coping strategies, and reduction of symptom distress; all these are crucial to enhance resistance when fighting breast cancer. Benefit finding is crucial for WBC to rebuild their self-respect and identity. Collaboration is essential between 1) Health and medical care, 2) Medical social work, 3) Peer counselor network, and 4) self-help organization to form the TIF for quality care. The research findings are crucial for China Health Bureau to develop medical social services through a lens that is sensitive to gender, societal, cultural, and practical experiences of breast cancer survivors and their families."
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Snizhko, Karina, and Olena Butylina. "Interaction of state and not-state social services during the war in Ukraine." In Sociology – Social Work and Social Welfare: Regulation of Social Problems. Видавець ФОП Марченко Т.В., 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.23939/sosrsw2023.145.
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Background: During the war, social services faced new problems and challenges, so it is important to identify these changes and trace the external interaction of social services. Purpose: To analyze the interaction of state and non-state organizations during the war. Identify and explore the role of leaders in caring for their own employees. Methods: A content analysis of the materials of the websites of state and public organizations was carried out. Results: During the study of the materials of the sites, it was determined that the activities of many social services changed, especially non-state ones, and their interaction actively increased during the war. It was also determined that heads of public services pay little attention to the mental health of their employees. Conclusions: the conducted analysis allows us to draw conclusions that during the war the interaction of state and non-state social services increased. The problems and challenges they face in the conditions of war require a responsible and comprehensive approach to their solution, and therefore the interaction of state structures and public organizations is very important. In such difficult times, it is very important that management supports the psychological health of social workers, as their activities are very emotionally charged. Keywords: social services, non-governmental organizations, social workers, psychological health, assistance, internally displaced persons, vulnerable population groups, prevention of emotional burnout, stress resistance.
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Senchenko, Kateryna. "Socio-psychological adaptation of externally displaced Ukrainians in Germany." In Sociology – Social Work and Social Welfare: Regulation of Social Problems. Видавець ФОП Марченко Т.В., 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.23939/sosrsw2023.194.
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Background: The problem of social and psychological adaptation of externally displaced Ukrainians is extremely urgent today, as millions of citizens were forced to leave Ukraine as a result of the full-scale invasion. Given the differences in language, culture, religion, and administrative structure of the host countries, the problem of adaptation has become extremely acute for many. Without proper support and resources to help them integrate into their new communities, internally displaced persons may deal with a variety of challenges, including isolation, discrimination, and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. This can make it difficult for them to rebuild their lives and achieve a sense of security and stability. Purpose: To identify the conditions that influence the successful psychosocial adaptation of externally displaced Ukrainians. Methods: The theoretical method was aimed at studying scientific papers and articles on the topic of social and psychological adaptation. An empirical method was also used, which included the Methodology for Diagnosing Socio-Psychological Adaptation by K. Rogers and R. Diamond and a questionnaire of our own design aimed at studying the difficulties and problems faced by people in the new social environment. Results: In general, most of the respondents have average levels of indicators according to the Rogers and Diamond methodology for diagnosing social and psychological adaptation, but a low level of social adaptation, emotional comfort and striving to dominate was also found in some of the respondents. The analysis of our own questionnaire showed that the process of adaptation of externally displaced Ukrainians is influenced by such factors as language skills, access to medical services, government support, education and employment, and social and cultural environment. Conclusions: The results of the study revealed that although most of the respondents have average adaptation indicators, externally displaced Ukrainians experience a range of problems and need support and additional measures. Keywords: adaptation, social and psychological adaptation, externally displaced Ukrainians, integration, social environment
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Bejenari, Ludmila. "Interaction Psychopedagogical assistance service - family: up-to-date strategies of collaboration in the Pandemic period." In Condiții pedagogice de optimizare a învățării în post criză pandemică prin prisma dezvoltării gândirii științifice. "Ion Creanga" State Pedagogical University, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.46728/c.18-06-2021.p281-284.
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The interaction of family and school is a process of joint activities to agree on the objectives, forms, and methods of family and school education. The value base of such an interaction is the creation of conditions for the achievement of the child, his personal growth, the formation of motivation for learning, maintaining physical and mental health, and social adaptation. Also, the cooperation between family and school aims to harmonize the relationship between teachers, students, and parents, timely identification of family problems, and effective social, pedagogical, and psychological support of the family, increasing parental responsibility for raising and developing children.
Reports on the topic "Mental health and psychological support services"
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Cole, Amanda L., Fiona Navin, and Dawn Reid. Exploring university student mental health and wellbeing through a low-barrier peer-led service: Emerging insights from The Living Room. Journal of the Australian and New Zealand Student Services Association, 2024. https://doi.org/10.30688/janzssa.2025-1-01.
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Universities are increasingly recognising the importance of addressing the social and emotional wellbeing of their students. Mental health challenges experienced while at university can hinder academic achievement and exacerbate existing mental ill-health. In response to this identified need, many institutions have implemented mental health services, such as psychological and counselling support. However, barriers such as stigma, accessibility, and effectiveness often limit their reach and impact. Many students do not avail themselves to services, or access the supports available, due to these barriers. This study gathered initial data from 110 participants who visited Edith Cowan University’s “The Living Room” (TLR) within the first 15 weeks of its opening. This new low-barrier, peer-led mental health service is designed to support students’ social, emotional, and mental wellbeing. TLR already stands out as an early intervention sanctuary. Students can find understanding and support in times of difficulty through shared conversation with a trained peer, who is ideally positioned to help ease distress and offer connectivity to other services. The Welcome and Wellbeing Questionnaire has identified key emerging themes. These include the vital role of the TLR peer support team, as well as various academic, social, emotional, and wellbeing concerns with a broader impact on interpersonal and mental health challenges. This study highlights the emerging benefits of an early intervention primary mental health care model, identifies key recommendations for support, and further adds to knowledge of the social and emotional wellbeing of students at university.
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Andriessen, K., C. Ramamurthy, T. Fraser, et al. Suicide postvention and bereavement support services. The Sax Institute, 2024. https://doi.org/10.57022/vyoy9587.
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In Tasmania, there have been 841 deaths by suicide over the past 10 years. Exposure to suicide significantly increases the risk of adverse mental health and suicidal behaviour among those affected, making effective postvention services a crucial component of suicide prevention strategies. This Evidence Check aimed to find which suicide postvention service models are effective in reducing distress in family, friends, and communities following a suicide. The Evidence Check included 19 peer-reviewed research studies from the US, Australia, and Europe, and 14 guidelines. The studies reviewed various group and individual interventions in settings such as schools and communities, focusing on populations including schoolchildren and military survivors of suicide. Despite the overall weak quality of studies, some Australian studies indicated the effectiveness of peer-support groups in reducing psychological distress among those bereaved by suicide. The guidelines reviewed demonstrated reasonable development rigour, with frameworks based on the continuum of suicide survivorship and the public health model. There is limited evidence on the effectiveness of postvention interventions and service delivery due to a scarcity of research. The overall quality of the studies was weak, and no universal interventions were identified. The findings suggest that certain components of postvention could be beneficial for individuals bereaved by suicide in Tasmania. A public health approach is recommended to meet the diverse needs of individuals and communities and to align postvention efforts in Tasmania with national and international suicide prevention strategies.
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Armstrong, Vicky, Josephine Ross, Anna Robb, et al. Art at the Start: Creative community intervention for perinatal and infant mental health, UKRI Mobilising Community Assets to Combat Health Inequalities Report. University of Dundee, 2023. https://doi.org/10.20933/100001370.
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The Art at the Start team explore the impact of art participation and art therapy on the psychological wellbeing of 0-3-year-old infants and their caregivers. Early intervention is vital to reduce health inequalities, giving infants the best possible start. We embedded art therapists within four galleries across Scotland as action researchers, developing early intervention services with the galleries, exploring the process and evaluating outcomes. We also supported the set-up of two additional services which ran in parallel. In total 58 pairs of infants and their caregivers accessed art therapy support, 220 families received targeted outreach with art-based approaches, and over 2500 people were reached through public sessions, encouraging more art making for the youngest participants. This report will look at the need for the project, what we did, who we worked with, what changes we can show, and we will reflect on the themes arising from this work. At all stages, the infants and families we work with remained central, and we want to thank them for their active participation. Cite as: Armstrong, V. G. and Ross, J. (2023) Art at the Start: Creative community intervention for perinatal and infant mental health, UKRI Mobilising Community Assets to Combat Health Inequalities Report, University of Dundee.
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Sen, Jozef. Calm Spaces: A Strategic Intervention for Enhancing Wellbeing, Inclusion, and Psychological Safety. Sheffield Hallam University, 2025. https://doi.org/10.7190/steer/calmspaces.
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The Calm Spaces Initiative at Sheffield Hallam University was developed in response to increasing demand for accessible, preventative mental health and wellbeing interventions embedded within everyday campus environments. Grounded in a Theory of Change framework, the initiative integrates sensory-friendly, emotionally regulating resources - such as posters and digital media -into high-traffic and reflective university spaces. Co-produced by Student Wellbeing Services, Hallam Students’ Union, and informed by research into student mental health, neurodiversity, and wellbeing promotion, Calm Spaces aims to reduce barriers to support, foster emotional self-regulation, and contribute to a psychologically safe campus culture. This initial evaluation report outlines how the Calm Spaces Initiative is expected to contribute to improved mental wellbeing for students and staff across Sheffield Hallam University. The report also summarises evidence of user engagement and feedback as well as reflections of the project lead about successes and the next steps of the initiative. Early evaluation evidence suggests the initiative has achieved high visibility and positive reception among students and staff, with qualitative feedback highlighting its accessibility, practicality, and particular benefit for neurodivergent individuals. The simplicity and unobtrusiveness of the design were cited as strengths, enabling discreet access to wellbeing prompts without the need for formal help-seeking. Calm Spaces aligns with national strategies promoting a whole-university approach to mental health, and aims to contribute to broader institutional outcomes including improved wellbeing, enhanced academic engagement, and greater retention. While recognising that long-term impacts will depend on the cumulative effects of multiple interventions, Calm Spaces demonstrates how small, thoughtfully designed environmental modifications can play a critical role in building a compassionate, inclusive learning and working environment. Future developments include expansion across additional campus sites, digital enhancements, and a more formalised programme of longitudinal evaluation to measure sustained outcomes.
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de Leon, Mark Jerome, Chirbet Ayunon, Maria Benita Balagan, and Kristinne Joyce Lara. Strengthening Tertiary Enrollment through Financial Aid: Insights from a Survey in Cagayan Valley. Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2025. https://doi.org/10.62986/dp2025.11.
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This study examines how financial aid shapes post-secondary enrollment and persistence among senior high school graduates, challenging assumptions in traditional human capital theory. While the theory posits that reducing financial barriers increases participation, findings suggest a more complex process. Drawing on survey data from the Batch 2024 graduates in Cagayan Valley, the study traces student trajectories across three points: college application (Wave 1), first-semester enrollment (Wave 2), and second-semester persistence (Wave 3). Guided by St. John’s (1992) framework, the analysis employs logistic regression to assess the relative influence of financial aid and non-financial factors on student decision-making. Financial aid is more effective in sustaining students already in college rather than initially attracting them. However, the positive impact of financial aid tends to wane over time. While aid may help students persist within an academic year, it is less effective at promoting re-enrollment in the following academic year. This suggests that educational investment is not a one-time choice made at enrollment but a continuous, iterative process. Persistence is shaped by an ongoing process of reassessment, influenced not only by costs but also by academic progress, psychosocial resilience, and institutional support. Non-financial factors—such as academic preparation, mental health, and social support—emerge as key determinants of persistence. Socio-demographic characteristics, including age, gender, and school background, also affect student outcomes. Decisions about educational investment are not solely economic but are shaped by structural, institutional, and psychological conditions. To sustain educational investments, aid must be part of a broader support ecosystem—including advising, mentorship, and mental health services—that reinforces student motivation and resilience. The findings offer qualified support for Human Capital Theory, pointing to a need for a more holistic financial aid model that integrates both financial and non-financial support systems. The strongest extension of the theory arises from the role of psychological traits, particularly grit, a psychological measure of an individual’s perseverance and passion for long-term goals (Duckworth et al. 2007), and a strong predictor of the intent to re-enroll. Traditional indicators are insufficient proxies for student risk. Policies should shift toward the persistence and re-enrollment stages, where aid is most effective, and expand eligibility to include students with academic and psychosocial vulnerabilities. An integrated model that addresses both financial and non-financial barriers can more effectively promote student success.
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Zerbé, Zeina. Strategy Development for a Mental Health and Psychological support Knowledge Hub. Lebanon Support, Arab Resource Collective (ARC), 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.28943/cskc.003.00004.
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Turner, Nigel E., Nicolas Trajtenberg, Steve Cook, Olga Sanchez de Ribera, Jing Shi, and Henrietta Bowden-Jones. A health inequality examination of problem gambling, substance abuse, mental health, and poverty in the United Kingdom; A secondary analysis and stakeholder interviews. Greo Evidence Insights, 2023. https://doi.org/10.33684/2024.003.
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Purpose: This project is focused on the social determinants of health associated with problem gambling and examined gambling-related disparities and the determinants of negative health outcomes. Social determinants include social class education, ethnic group, age, and sex (Elton-Marshall, et al., 2017). The main aims of the study were as follows: Aim 1: In this study, we used the large data set to determine subpopulations who are experiencing social inequity (e.g., youth, older adults, women, Black people and other minority ethnic groups, and people with low income; see Elton-Marshall, et al., 2017) to determine how much they are impacted by gambling. Aim 2: We tested the data as an interaction model to see if there are disparities in the impact of gambling by sociodemographic variables. The analysis included tests of the factorial structure of the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) across subpopulations (e.g., young vs. old, low-income vs. higher income, and Scotland vs England). Aim 3: In addition, we conducted interviews with a small number of key stakeholders who were treatment providers or administrators of problem gambling services to discuss the research findings and to help us understand the data and develop a dissemination plan. Methodology: This project consisted of a secondary analysis of the “Gambling in England and Scotland, 2016: Combined Data from the Health Survey for England and the Scottish Health Survey.” We concatenated the data from 2012, 2014, and 2016. This study is a secondary analysis of a large data set. The project incorporated a series of statistical analysis including logistic regression, multinominal regression, cluster analysis and confirmatory factor analysis and to explore the relationship between gambling and social and demographic variables. Results: Based on our analysis combining the DSM and PGSI, about half a percent of the adults in England and Scotland met the threshold for a severe gambling problem. In terms of gambling behaviors, the most common games were national lottery tickets, scratch cards, and other lotteries. As expected, social and demographic variables were both significantly associated with problem gambling. Significant social and demographic risk factors for problem gambling include sex (male), age (being younger, 25 to 34), marital status (being single or never married), social class (manual and routine labour), ethnic /racial group (Black or other), and education (lower levels of education). In addition, being a heavy drinker, a current smoker and having a lower level of Wellbeing were also related to problem gambling. Although the results suggest that people in Scotland gamble somewhat more often especially on lotteries, Country (England vs. Scotland) was not associated with gambling problems. In terms of games played, according to the logistic regression, the largest association was for electronic gambling machines (EGMs), followed by Sports gambling and then online gambling. The interaction of games with sex is interesting suggesting that the male vs. female differences is smaller for EGMs and online gambling, but larger for sports gambling. As Part of Aim 2, we tested the psychometric properties of the PGSI gambling inventory and found that the PGSI was a valid construct for measuring problem gambling in the United Kingdom (UK). Moreover, we found that the PGSI scale operated similarly for respondents from both England and Scotland, suggesting generalisability across the UK. In terms of Aim 3, the key stakeholder interviews, most of the stakeholders felt that the reported frequencies were lower than they expected and questioned the accuracy of the prevalence estimates. Several stakeholders noted that some ethnic communities (Chinese, Muslims) were not adequately represented in the survey, and speculated that this was due to under reporting. Several stakeholders also suggested that the prevalence of gambling problems among women who gamble may be higher than males who gamble, however analysis did not support this view. In terms of directions for future research, the stakeholders suggested the need to better understand the impact of trauma on gambling, the potential side effects of medication(s), and a more comprehensive examination of environmental factors during childhood that increase the risk of problem gambling during adulthood. Overall, the stakeholders felt that the results provide useful information but note that more research is needed to better understand gambling problems. Finally, several stakeholders believed that both government and industry should do more to help reduce problem gambling; however, one stakeholder cautioned that over regulation could backfire and push gamblers to non-regulated gambling sites. Conclusions: The results of this research provide a detailed examination of the association between problem gambling and the social determinants of health in the UK. In summary, the key findings are that social and demographic risk factors for problem gambling include sex (male), age (being younger, 25 to 34), marital status (being single or never married), social class (manual and routine labour), ethnic /racial group (Black or other), education (lower levels of education), are significant factors in determining problem gambling. In addition, being a heavy drinker, a current smoker and having a lower level of Wellbeing, more psychological distress, and a greater rate of mental health problems, were also related to problem gambling. This knowledge will help to inform public health strategies in the UK related to the prevention and treatment of gambling disorders, as well as the prevention of gambling-related harm at the population level and for different groups (e.g., age groups, income groups, ethnic groups). Implications: 1. Problem gamblers are more likely to have lower levels of education, were less likely to be in managerial work, and in terms of ethnic group were Black or other. 2. Problem gamblers are physically healthy, but have an elevated risk of mental health problems, have a poorer sense of well-being and are more likely to smoke or engage in heavy drinking. 3. The results found that country (England vs. Scotland) was not associated with differences in gambling problems, however, people in Scotland gamble somewhat more often especially on Lotteries. 4. In terms of Aim 2, the results suggest that the PGSI is a valid measure of gambling in the Great Britain and that it is equally valid for both England and Scotland. 5. Non-problem gamblers appear to be a relatively healthy population and had the best scores in terms of mental health and well-being, though the contrasts with non-gamblers were trivial. 6. Non-problem gamblers had a somewhat greater rate of smoking, heavy drinking and obesity compared to non-gamblers suggesting they may have more health problems eventually. Effort should be made to encourage more physical activity amongst recreational gamblers.
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Stiebahl, Sonja, and Natasha Mutebi. Mental health: prevention and resilience. Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, 2025. https://doi.org/10.58248/hs123.
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Murphy, Keire, and Amy Stapleton. Access to autonomous housing for beneficiaries of International Protection in Ireland. ESRI, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.26504/rs184.
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Housing plays a key role in the integration of beneficiaries of international protection (BIPs). However, past research has shown that BIPs often face significant barriers in accessing housing. Many countries provide supports to access autonomous housing as a result of this. These barriers pose a challenge for BIPs, who can find themselves with limited options to exit institutional or homeless accommodation, as well as for reception systems, which require outflow to accommodate new applicants. Understanding the challenges, barriers, and good practices is therefore a crucial element of the governance of accommodation of international protection applicants (IPA) in Ireland, as well as the integration of BIPs. However, there is limited recent research on the policies and supports in place for this group, their outcomes, and the challenges and barriers faced. This report considers the situation of those who arrived in Ireland, applied for international protection, and were granted this status. Applicants for international protection, beneficiaries of temporary protection (BOTP) fleeing the conflict in Ukraine, resettled refugees, and other third-country nationals residing in Ireland are outside of the scope of this study. The report is based on desk research, interviews, and stakeholder consultation. The research found that BIPs face significant challenges and barriers in trying to access autonomous housing, and that these have resulted in over 6,000 people with status remaining in International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) accommodation as of January 2024. One of its key findings is that some major challenges are actually mainstream issues not specific to this group. Examples include severe shortages in the supply of social housing and affordable rental housing, inadequacies in supports such as the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP), a lack of resources and high staff turnover among frontline workers in public services, and a lack of coordination or communication between different agencies or departments. Alongside these mainstream issues, and reflecting recent European comparative research (EMN, 2024), this study also found that BIPs experience additional challenges and barriers. In Ireland, these include language barriers and a lack of knowledge or information about the system, psychological issues arising from their background and the international protection system, and discrimination in the housing market. In addition, this study shows that many challenges in the Irish context arose from existing policies concerning this group, such as isolated reception centres, which impact on employment outcomes, mental health, access to services, and social connections. Insufficient resources for transition services, the recent IPAS policy of issuing transfers to different centres, and a lack of monitoring of the housing outcomes of BIPs once they leave IPAS accommodation also emerged as challenges. Other difficulties reported include a lack of knowledge or clarity within local authorities about the rights and entitlements of this group, as well as a lack of planning for families arriving through the process of family reunification.
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Xourafi, Lydia, Polyxeni Sardi, and Anastasia Kostaki. Exploring psychological vulnerability and responses to the COVID-19 lockdown in Greece. Verlag der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1553/populationyearbook2022.dat.5.
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This study explores the psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the population in Greece during the general lockdown period. Specifically, depression, anxiety and stress scores, as well as the factors associated with vulnerability to developing mental health conditions during this period, were investigated. A total of 911 adults participated in an online survey by completing a self-reporting questionnaire that included demographic questions, DASS-42 items (anxiety, stress and depression scales) and other questions related to personal experience. Regression modelling uncovered a significant relationship between gender and DASS scores, with women having significantly higher scores than men for all mental health problems. Participants aged 20–39 years were especially vulnerable to experiencing poor mental health. Unemployed participants reported having worse mental health than others. Having more perceived psychosocial support during the pandemic was associated with lower overall scores. Thus, women, young adults and the unemployed exhibited particularly high levels of vulnerability, while individuals who received social support from relatives and friends during the lockdown were more resilient to the effects of social isolation.