Mental Health and Social Inclusion
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Volume 27
Stigma and fear of schizophrenia and severe mental illness: the positive effect of peer support
Benjamin Thomas Gray, Matthew SistoThe purpose of this service user narrative is to highlight the stigma and prejudice that is often targeted at people with schizophrenia and severe mental illness, which causes…
Remarkable lives – Victoria Claire in conversation with Robert Hurst
Victoria Claire, Robert HurstThe purpose of this paper is to share Victoria Clare’s story.
“One of Us”/“One of them”: negotiating peer support on a men’s mental health ward
Benjamin Thomas Gray, Matthew Sisto, Renee ConleyThe purpose of this service user narrative and viewpoint article is to describe interprofessional and interpersonal barriers to peer support on a men’s mental health ward over the…
Mental health and locus of control among Naga youth giving various competitive examinations
Razouneinuo Suokhrie, Imlisongla LongkumerCompetitive examinations, especially in a country like India, are important in deciding careers and access to prestigious institutions. Each year thousands of youth appear for…
Connection, disconnection and reconnection in peer support: a summary of the case of “Christopher”
Benjamin Thomas Gray, Matthew SistoThe purpose of this service user paper and narrative is to highlight that peer support is not a continuous, easy or uniform process but given to disruption, fragmentation…
The measure of meaning: redefining success in patient-oriented research
Sandy Rao, Rae Jardine, Laetitia Satam, Kaiden DalleyThis manuscript aims to consider traditional success metrics in patient-oriented research (POR) using insights from the Helping Enable Access and Remove Barriers To Support for…
Dimensions of living with emetophobia
Hannah Jane Kerry, Russelll GurbuttThis paper aims to present an examination of selected literature about the lived experiences of those with emetophobia. Its intention is to inform further empirical enquiry and…
An artist’s journey to self-acceptance
Victoria ClaireThis paper provides an insight into the left and career of the sculptress Victoria Claire, told in her own words.
The devastating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of women and children in 2023
Roshan K. Morve, Kadri Nashrin A.Current issues (such as health and economy-related) emerged due to the impact of COVID-19 on women’s and children’s health. The purpose of this opinion paper is to understand the…
Factors contributing suicide in India
Avanish Bhai PatelThe death of a person caused by suicide is a matter of grave concern in contemporary society. Today, a number of people in society are taking their own lives because of many…
Interprofessional education for mental health professions and peer support workers – to facilitate learning in teamwork
Tuija Viking, Julie RepperIn mental health care the peer support workers (PSWs) are, by their experience based expertise, supporting the recovery of people using services and have also been shown to…
Subjective well-being and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary
Feifei XuThis study aims to examine the impact of COVID-19 pandemics on subjective well-being (SWB) and mental health in Hungary, with a particular focus on the roles of socioeconomic and…
Examining the impact of maternal and paternal parenting styles on maladaptive schemas in adults with depression: mediating role of self-efficacy
Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Tahir Khalily, Sabir Zaman, Hira IzharThis study aimed to examine how different parenting styles, (maternal and paternal) influence the development of maladaptive schemas in adults with depression. Furthermore, the…
COVID-19 mental health impacts on academic engagement: a study on students of Egypt and India
Remya Lathabhavan, Mohamed Fawzy El-BardanThis study aims to investigate the association between COVID-19-related fear and academic engagement, perceived stress and life satisfaction among college students in two…
AI-driven innovations for enhancing mental health care in Tanzania: opportunities and challenges
Augustino Mwogosi, Cesilia Mambile, Deo Shao, Nyaura KibindaThis study aims to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance mental health care in Tanzania, focusing on its potential to enhance mental health services and address…
The role of religious and financial factors in eudaimonic well-being among Indian adults
P. Padma Sri Lekha, E.P. Abdul Azeez, Jyoti Sharma, Nijumon K. JohnThe available literature has explored the various psychosocial determinants of well-being to some extent. The earlier works have focused primarily on hedonic well-being with…
Status of and sociodemographic and psychological correlates of personality dysfunction among university students: a cross-sectional study
Laith A. Hamdan Mansour, Ahmad N. Al Shibi, Samir Jabaiti, Mohammad Alrafayia, Ayman Hamdan MansourThis study aims to examine the status of personality dysfunction and its sociodemographic and psychological correlates among university students in Jordan.
Moderating effects of gender and place of residence on the relationship between loneliness and smartphone addiction
Deepak Kingston, Suraj Kushe ShekharThis study aims to explore the relationship between loneliness and addiction to smartphones, specifically examining whether gender and place of residence have a moderating effect…
Assessing the impact of emotional distress on internet gaming disorder among youth in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional survey
Abdul Muyeed, Anup Talukder, Ratul Rahman, Maruf Hasan RumiAs technology becomes more widely accessible, there is a growing concern about internet gaming disorder (IGD) around the world. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence…
Am I willing to take a mental health day off? Integrating perspectives from self-determination theory and the theory of planned behavior
Yi-Chih LeeThe mental health issues faced by young people can significantly hinder a nation’s development. The purpose of this study is to integrate the Self-Determination Theory and the…
Intersections of family expressiveness and adolescent mental health: exploring parent–adolescent relationships as a mediator
Aiche Sabah, Ahmed AlduaisThis study investigates the mediating role of parent−adolescent relationships in the impact of family emotional expressiveness on adolescent psychological adjustment. This study…
Higher education for students with mental health conditions: the policy and legislative support in India
Amrita RoyThe enrolment rates of students with special needs (SwSN) decrease from primary to secondary education and decline steeply in higher education. The incessant impact of stigma and…
A randomized controlled trial of a virtual community-based mental health and substance use program in the Philippines
Sikini Labastilla, Maria Regina Hechanova, Antover Tuliao, Mariel Rizza C. Tee, Jigette Cyril Zalun, Romeo Canonoy JrThis study aims to evaluate the delivery of a virtual community-based mental health and substance use program for Filipino drug users during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A comparison of gambling behaviours among sport-based and non-sport-based students in the UK
Paul McGivern, Mark MierzwinskiIn recent years, gambling among university students has received significant focus as it may be viewed as an attractive and exciting form of income whilst studying. Given this…
Refugees and mental wellbeing. A call for community approaches in Aotearoa New Zealand
Tula Brannelly, Anjali Bhatia, Arezoo Zarintaj Malihi, Lucie Vanderpyl, Buster Brennan, Leo Gonzalez Perez, Fahima Saeid, Eleanor Holroyd, Nadia CharaniaThe purpose of this paper is to examine community based, trauma informed to support refugee mental health and wellbeing, recognising that refugee status is met through forced…
Effect of lay counselling on mental health and TB treatment outcomes: an experience from Gujarat state, India
Deepti Bhatt, Apurvakumar Pandya, Vibha Salaliya, Ajay Chauhan, Rutu Trivedi, Siddharth Chowdhury, Amar Shah, Prachi Shukla, Pankaj Nimavat, Chandra Shekhar Joshi, Vivekanand PandeyDepression and anxiety are the most common comorbidities in TB patients, adversely impacting TB treatment outcomes. The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of lay…
Cultural differences and migrants’ interpretations of their voices
Rosalind AustinThe purpose of this survivor-researcher-led study is to explore the agency of voice-hearers who are migrants and/or from black and minority ethnic backgrounds in actively…
Love of life as a measure of quality of life
Ahmed M. Abdel-KhalekLove of life (LOL) is a new construct in positive psychology. LOL is defined by a generally positive evaluation of one’s own life, positive regard towards life and a pleasurable…
A step towards community inclusion for individuals experiencing mental health challenges: promoting social inclusion and social recovery through physical activity
Adam Benkwitz, Esther Ogundipe, Kirsty SpencerAfter initially positioning this paper within the broader mental health recovery literature, this paper aims to highlight the role that physical activity can play in promoting…
What supports the emotional well-being of peer workers in an NHS mental health service?
Sam Robertson, Helen Leigh-Phippard, Donald Robertson, Abigail Thomson, Jessica Casey, Lucy Jane WalshThis study aims to explore the experiences of peers working in a range of roles within a single NHS mental health service. This study also aims to provide evidence of the impact…
“The urge to tell and its consequences”: women’s memoirs of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder
Rosalind AustinThis paper aims to explore the efforts of four American women living with psychosis to chart their recovery process in published memoirs.
Mental health and meaning: a positive autoethnographic case study of Paul Wong
Paul T.P. Wong, Freda Gonot-SchoupinskyThe purpose of this article is to meet Professor Paul T.P. Wong, PhD, CPscyh, who is based at the Department of Psychology, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Wong…
Evaluating the impact of employability skill training on the self-efficacy of disadvantaged adults
Dara Mojtahedi, Rosie Allen, Ellie Jess, Maria Ioannou, John SynnottEmployability skills training programmes are an effective means for reducing unemployment rates. Such programmes also have the potential to improve the general well-being (e.g…
Mental health and positive introversion: a positive autoethnographic case study of Mark Weeks
Mark Weeks, Freda Gonot-SchoupinskyThe purpose of this article is to garner insight into positive introversion, meaning experiences of introverted behaviour that may be perceived as positive and perform positive…
Student perceptions of post-pandemic university learning: challenges and benefits
Sarah A. Callaghan, Maureen T.B. Drysdale, Ronaldo K.S. Riley, Zana Berisha, Avery J. BeaversThis study aims to investigate university students’ perceptions and experiences of postpandemic campus environments. Posts from a subreddit dedicated to a large…
Reducing barriers to help-seeking in ethnic minorities in the USA: a call for increased adoption of alternative mental health approaches
Francis Onyemaechi OkaforThe purpose of this paper is to draw attention to inherent barriers to help-seeking, particularly those caused by increased globalization and diversification of our societies. It…
Emily’s voices: a memoir
Rosalind AustinThe purpose of this paper is to challenge some of the stigma that surrounds voice-hearing. This excerpt of creative writing comes from a self-published memoir, that tells a young…
Financial well-being in supported accommodation: an analysis of the nature and extent of clients’ financial problems and support strategies
Wendy Albers, Diana RoegDue to the deinstitutionalization, many individuals with severe mental illness are able to live independently nowadays, by making use of supported accommodation. The financial…
The effectiveness of using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy on reducing the severity of symptoms among individuals diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder: a systematic review of literature to highlight the standardized therapy-based interventional protocol
Rabia H. Haddad, Bushra Kh. Alhusamiah, Razan H. Haddad, Ayman M. Hamdan-Mansour, Younis H. Abuhashish, Jafar A. AlshraidehThis systematic review (SR) aims to evaluate and summarize the effectiveness of using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) intervention among individuals diagnosed…
Where are services regarding sexual minorities and psychological therapies post-COVID in 2024? A mixed-method systematised review
Matt Broadway-HornerSince COVID-19, many services have burgeoned within the UK, but what about sexual minorities? Since the last review, there are appropriate therapies, but there is often inadequate…
The effectiveness of using cognitive behavioral therapy and internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy interventions on relapse prevention and severity of symptoms among patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Rabia H. Haddad, Bushra Kh. Alhusamiah, Razan H. Haddad, Mo’tasem M. Aldaieflih, Khalid Yaseen, Younis H. Abuhashish, Ayman M. Hamdan-Mansour, Jafar A. AlshraidehThis study aims to evaluate and summarize the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and internet-based CBT (ICBT) interventions on relapse prevention and severity of…
Navigating the labyrinth of social exclusion: a bibliometric review
Farsha Farahana Ahmad Izhan, Aidi Ahmi, Nor Azairiah Fatimah Othman, Muhammad MajidThis study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of social exclusion research, examining its evolution and identifying emerging trends and influential…
Necessity the mother of (RE) invention: using positive autoethnography for trauma and loss
Matt Broadway-HornerThe purpose of this study is to investigate the use of positive autoethnography for the consequences of conversion therapy. Life after conversion therapy is, for many, a…
Unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic: mental health, quality of life and labour market outcome in Nigeria
Lucyann Chikaodinaka Akunna, Uche Abamba Osakede, Olayinka Omolara AdenikinjuThe purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, quality of life and the labour market outcome across North and…
A validation study of the Bolton Forgiveness Scale (BFS-15) in India
Palav Mehta, Mahimna Vyas, Nirja ShahThis study aims to validate the Bolton Forgiveness Scale (BFS) created by Amanze and Carson (2019) for the Indian population.
Investigating mental health and well-being among MBA students during campus placement season in India
Mohammed Laeequddin, Kareem Abdul Waheed, Vinita SahayThis paper aims to identify the factors that influence students' mental health, particularly in the context of MBA students passing through an emotional phase of the placement…
A life through the looking glass: the development of a qualitative method, International Digital Collaborative Autoethnographical Psychobiography (IDCAP)
Patrick Hopkinson, Mats NiklassonThis paper aims to introduce International Digital Collaborative Autoethnographical Psychobiography (IDCAP).
Prevalence of postpartum depression and its predictors among nursing mothers in selected hospitals in Nsukka, Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey
Chibueze Anosike, Rita Chinenye Osefo, Nnanyelugo Ogechukwu Isiogugu, Emmanuel Chijiekwu Nwachukwu, Ugonna Kyrian Agu, Jonathan Chimaobi Nwaji, Mario-Ephraim Afam OgbuThis study aims to determine the prevalence and predictors of postpartum depression (PPD) among nursing mothers in Nsukka, Nigeria.
Childhood adversity and severity of positive symptoms as predictors of suicidality controlling for sociodemographics among hospitalized patients diagnosed with schizophrenia in Jordan
Mo’tasem M. Aldaieflih, Rabia H. Haddad, Ayman M. Hamdan-MansourThis study aims to examine the predictive power of childhood adversity and severity of positive symptoms on suicidality, controlling for selected sociodemographics factors, among…
Toxicity in the trans debate: what are the psychological phenomena that turn an issue of mental health and social inclusion into a forum for vitriolically vicious social exclusion?
Nigel MacLennanThis study aims to explore and document some of the phenomena that seem to have toxified the trans debate.
Necessity the mother of (Re) invention – a scoping review
Matt Broadway-HornerThe purpose of this scoping review is to find studies testing out psychological interventions to help victims of conversion therapy. Life after conversion therapy can be…
Mental health, positive psychology and leadership: a positive autoethnographic case study of Claude-Hélène Mayer
Claude-Hélène Mayer, Freda Gonot-SchoupinskyThe purpose of this paper is to meet Dr Claude-Hélène Mayer, Professor in Industrial and Organisational Psychology at the University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Mental health, positive psychology and forgiveness: a positive autoethnographic case study of Everett Worthington
Everett L. Worthington, Jr., Freda Gonot-SchoupinskyThe purpose of this article is to elicit understanding of how forgiveness, religion and spirituality, and relationships can better our lives. It draws from the life of Everett L…
Diagnostic overshadowing of mental health conditions in UK health care
Zoe Jane HaleDiagnostic overshadowing (DO) may be contributing to the worsening physical health outcomes for people diagnosed with mental health (MH) conditions. DO is a phenomenon researched…
Providing peer support on a men’s mental health ward: a service user narrative
Benjamin Thomas Gray, Matthew SistoThe purpose of this study is to describe peer support work in a men’s mental health unit from a lived experience and service user’s perspective. The intertwining of process (a…
Spanning care and comfort: examining Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana's role in enhancing well-being of individuals in South Gujarat
Gopal Goswami, Himanshu BagdiThis study aims to delve into the impact of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) on the well-being and quality of life of beneficiaries in Surat City of India. Employing…
Initial psychological assistance for military servants with symptoms of acute stress disorder
Оleksandra Kohut, Nataliia Tokareva, Olha PoliakovskaThe purpose of this study is to determine the psychological features of providing initial psychotherapeutic assistance to victims, in particular to military servants.
Mental health and positive aging: a positive autoethnographic case study of Joyce Shaffer
Joyce Shaffer, Freda Gonot-SchoupinskyThe purpose of this paper is to meet Dr Joyce Shaffer, PhD, ABPP, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Washington.
Patient-led co-production in community mental health nursing practice: part 2
Jo MullenThe purpose of this paper is to provide an example of patient-led co-production.
The mental health effects of whistleblowing: reflections on working with whistleblowers
Nigel MacLennanThis study aims to delve into the complex relationship between whistleblowing and mental health. It explores the various psychological burdens and costs associated with reporting…
Writing and falling through the cracks
Kirsty LilleyThe purpose of this paper is to explore the many ways in which those who have experienced early life adversity and trauma can continue to be failed within health-care settings and…
Is supported living a pathway to recovery? A preliminary investigation of a new model
Steven Barnes, Jerome Carson, Kevin GournayEvidence suggests supported living can improve functioning and reduce need. However, its lack of a clear definition has presented significant challenges to establishing a…
Comparative analysis of psychological distress between online and on-Campus learning among university students
Hajira Batool, Abdur RashidThe purpose of this study is a comparative analysis of psychological distress between online and on-campus learning among university students. The study was performed to…
Using a digital app to monitor the effects of sexual harassment on mental health
Amina Muazzam, Aqsa Shabbir, Naveed Iqbal, Muhammad Faran, Mubeena Munir, Fatima KamranSexual harassment on public transport puts women at risk of mental health problems, apart from disrupting their lives and the harmful social consequences. This is especially the…
Stigma research in Arab countries: a rapid review
Waleed SweilehThis paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of existing research on stigma in Arab countries.
Islamic mental health financing schemes for parents with mental disorder children
Hanudin AminThis study aims to examine the receptiveness of Islamic mental health financing schemes among parents with mental disorder children in Malaysia.
Scoping review of peer support for adults and young people experiencing loneliness and social isolation
Daryl MahonLoneliness and social isolation are risk factors for morbidity and mortality and a growing health concern. Peer support is an intervention that has shown efficacy in the wider…
Perceived psychological status among family caregivers of an autistic child: the role of coping strategies and self-esteem as predictors
Abd Alhadi Hasan, Amal ALsulamiThe purpose of this study is to assess psychological distress among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), self-esteem as a predictor of such distress and the…
Analysis and mapping of research on barriers to mental health service utilization in minority and underserved groups (1993-2022)
Waleed SweilehThis paper aims to investigate research activity on barriers for minority and underserved groups to access and use mental health services.
Predictor of depression and anxiety among caregivers of hospitalized patients with mental illness
Abd Alhadi Hasan, Amal AlsulamiThe study aims to identify the predictors of depression and anxiety among carers of hospitalized patients with mental illness in Eradah Complex for Mental Health Hospital.
Impact of gender discrimination on young Indian women’s mental health: do benevolent childhood experiences play any role?
Bhoomika N. Jadhav, P. Padma Sri Lekha, E.P. Abdul Azeez, Jyoti Sharma, Archana Yadav, Mufina Begam J.Gender discrimination exists in various settings globally and harms women’s mental health. This study aims to understand the impact of gender discrimination on hopelessness and…
Measuring the impact of loneliness, physical activity, and self esteem on the health of the retired people
Eliza Sharma, John Ben PrinceThis study aims to measure the impact of loneliness, physical activity (PA) and self-esteem on the health of retired people and also checks the moderating role of living…
Participation in mental health takaful schemes in Malaysia: perspectives of young intellectuals
Hanudin AminThis study examined the participation in mental health takaful schemes among young intellectuals in two public universities in Malaysia.
Evaluating co-production in an interactive webinar series concerning borderline personality disorder: a discourse and content analysis
Ioanna Xenophontes, Neil SpringhamThis paper aims to evaluate the quality of co-production between lived experience practitioners (LXPs) and professionals in an interactive National Health Service webinar series…
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wellbeing: an inductive thematic analysis exploring how BJJ can increase subjective wellbeing
Ben Morris, Andrew BoneThis study aims to assess the sociopsychological impact that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s (BJJ) can have on the subjective wellbeing of practitioners.
Self-concept as related to emotional intelligence: a study of tribal and non-tribal students
Aklima Sultana, Nasrin IslamEmotional intelligence (EI) and self-concept (SC) play a very important role in one’s life. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the SC and EI of tribal and nontribal…
Living with a friend mediates PTSD and CPTSD symptoms among trauma-exposed Ukrainians during the second year of 2022 Russian invasion
Mariana Velykodna, Olha Charyieva, Natalia Kvitka, Kateryna Mitchenko, Oksana Shylo, Oksana TkachenkoThis study aims to develop and test multivariable psychosocial prediction models of perceived post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder…
Exploring lesbian adolescence: an analysis of Abha Dawesar’s Babyji
Roshan K. Morve, Manohar DugajeThe purpose of this study is to examine the advancement of cultural transformation over time demands certain alterations in human perceptions. It also aims to examine the 21st…
“You get good at becoming secretive, at hiding it.” Shame and loneliness: the mental health impacts of skin picking disorder
Marta Isibor, Olivia SaganThe purpose of this paper is to report on a study into the lived experience of skin picking disorder (SPD) and to explore the psychological impact of the disorder.
The mediating effect of psychological distress and bullying victimization on the relationship between alexithymia and fibromyalgia among school adolescents
Eman Alslman, Imad Thultheen, Shaher H. Hamaideh, Basema Nofal, Renad Hamdan-Mansour, Ayman Hamdan MansourThis study aims to test the mediating effect of psychological distress and bullying victimization on the relationship between alexithymia and fibromyalgia (FM) among school…
Understanding perceived loneliness: a multifaceted approach
Vaishnavi SharmaThis paper aims to understand loneliness with a special focus on perceived loneliness using a multifaceted approach.
Homelessness: challenges and opportunities in the “new normal”
Angela Woods, Rebecca Lace, Joanne Dickinson, Ben HughesThis paper – the final paper of a series of three – aims to discuss the implications of the findings from a service user needs assessment of people experiencing homelessness in…
Beyond multicultural competency: a scoping review of multicultural orientation in psychotherapy and clinical supervision
Daryl MahonPsychotherapy and clinical supervision outcomes are influenced by client and supervisee factors, one of which is cultural identity. Those with diverse racial and ethnic…
Connecting with “everyday life-things” – exploring characteristics of recovery-nurturing places
Trude Klevan, Reidun Jonassen, Marit BorgThe aim of this study is to explore the characteristics of what is experienced in mental health recovery-oriented places and how these characteristics can facilitate social…
“Self-compassion and life satisfaction in Vietnamese adolescents: the mediating role of emotional and behavioral problems”
Vinh Tuan Nguyen, Cat Tuong Phuoc NguyenThe current study aims to examine the relationship between self-compassion and life satisfaction in Vietnamese adolescents and investigate the possibility that emotional and…
Emotional intelligence and mental well-being of students in Indian higher education sector: an SEM based analysis
Shikha Rana, Vandana Singh, Nishant ChaturvediThis study aims to provide empirical insights pertaining to the impact of trait emotional intelligence on the mental well-being of students in higher education institutions (HEIs…
Climate change and mental health: impact on people with disabilities
Shinu Vig, Sunita DwivediThis paper aims to examine why people with disabilities (PWDs) are at risk due to climate change. It also discusses the linkage between climate change events and the mental health…
Depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation and social determinants of mental health of Romani in Ukraine
Viktoriia Gorbunova, Vitalii Klymchuk, Olha Savychenko, Valeriia Palii, Zemfira Kondur, Viola Popenko, John OatesThis paper aims to explore the prevalence of depression, anxiety symptoms and suicidal ideation among the Romani population in Ukraine and their connections with various social…
Compare social support in patients with schizophrenia or methamphetamine dependency with healthy individuals
Fatemeh Amini, Seyyed Mohammad Mousavi, Jamshid Yazdani CharatiThis study aims to compare the social support among patients with schizophrenia or methamphetamine dependency with healthy individuals.
Mental health of Indian LGBT+ community: role of coping self-efficacy and social inclusion
Sanjana Parwani, Asim Kumar TalukdarThe sexual minority groups in India seem to be suffering from continued social exclusion affecting their mental health. This study aims to investigate the effect of the hostile…
How do we rage against the dying of the light? A trans-generational exploration of character strengths
Mahimna Vyas, Rudresh VyasThis study aims to investigate character strengths, focussing on their development over time and application from a personal perspective.
The weight of “the keys”: two autoethnographic accounts of how mental health nurse training has changed over the decades
Barrie Green, Jake StanworthThis paper aims to critically compare the impact and preparedness for practice of two types of mental health nurse training in the UK. One being a hospital-based apprenticeship…
The aftermath of the Syrian crisis: a glimpse of the challenging life of widowed and divorced refugee women in Jordan
Ayat J. Nashwan, Lina AlzouabiThis study aims to address the social, cultural, financial and psychological obstacles these women face in preserving their living arrangements and in parenting as well as the…
Facilitating a hearing voices group on acute and psychiatric intensive care units to promote acceptance and hope: preliminary learning and reflections
John McEwan McManus, Styliani Gkika, Elaine SwiftHearing voices can be a debilitating and traumatic experience, and psychiatric hospitals can feel unsafe and overstimulating to voice hearers. Research suggests this may prolong a…
The impact of job loss on mental health during the COVID-19 crisis in Tunisia: analysis based on counterfactual decomposition approach
Khaled Nasri, Mohamed Anis Ben Abdallah, Fethi AmriThis study aims to investigate the impact of job loss on the mental health of individuals in Tunisia during the COVID-19 crisis.
Humor, laughter and mental health: a case study of Mary Kay Morrison
Mary Kay Morrison, Ros Ben-Moshe, Freda Gonot-SchoupinskyThe purpose of this paper is to meet Mary Kay Morrison, an active member and past president of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH).
“Understanding the journey from A to Z”: centering peer support perspectives to unveil the mechanisms and power of peer support
Sandy Rao, Gina DimitropoulosThis study aims to gain insights from peer support workers (PSWs) on the unseen mechanisms of peer support work that may be applied to implementing a child and youth mental health…
Homelessness: measuring need to design more inclusive services
Angela Woods, Rebecca Lace, Joanne Dickinson, Ben HughesThe purpose of this paper – the second of three – is to report the findings from a service user needs assessment in those who have contact with a local homelessness service in the…
Mental health and homelessness in the social service providers' outlook (Luxembourg case)
Céline Dujardin, Vitalii Klymchuk, Viktoriia GorbunovaThe purpose of this paper is to explore the perception of the mental health problems of the homeless population in a high-income country (Luxembourg) by social service providers…
Examining the interplay between resilience, mental health and young adults: insights from bibliometric analysis on historical, contemporary and future trends
Christine Nya-Ling Tan, Muhammad Ashraf FauziThis study aims to conduct a complete bibliometric analysis of published research to develop a solid roadmap for future research into developing young adults’ mental health and…
Identity Structure Analysis: a potential framework for process and outcome evaluation in psychotherapy
Marta B. Erdos, Tamas Karpati, Robert Rozgonyi, Rebeka JávorThis paper aims to explore the potential utility of Identity Structure Analysis (ISA) in single-case and group-level outcome and process evaluations.
The way you make me feel: a network analysis of social ties that could exacerbate compulsive exercise among a sample of sorority women
Megan S. Patterson, Mandy N. Spadine, Allison N. Francis, Tyler ProchnowThe purpose of this study is to assess factors related to sorority women connecting with people who exacerbate feelings of exercise guilt and body dissatisfaction (BD), both of…
Facilitating workplace friendships for individuals with limited work capacity
David Chun Yin LiThis paper aims to provide strategies for individuals with limited work capacity (LWC) to build workplace friendships and foster inclusion, which can benefit their mental health.
First-hand reports of prolonged social withdrawal: contributing factors, experiences, and change processes
Or Hareven, Tamar Kron, David Roe, Danny KorenThe purpose of this study is to gain deeper understanding of the experience of PSW and pathways to recover. Prolonged social withdrawal (PSW) among young people has been widely…
An autoethnography of alienation
Andrew VoyceThe purpose of this study is to discuss alienation from a viewpoint of autoethnography. Literature since the 19th century has described the economic determinants of social…
Does perpetrator gender influence attitudes towards intimate partner violence (IPV)? Examining the relationship between male-perpetrated and female-perpetrated IPV attitudes among a sample of UK young adults
Ethan Conroy, Dominic Willmott, Anthony Murphy, B. Kennath WidanaralalageUnderstanding of the role that attitudes and beliefs may play on the judgments people make about intimate partner violence (IPV) is becoming increasingly important, notably in the…
A brief report on student gambling and how UK universities can support students
Paul McGivern, Mark Mierzwinski, Edward StuppleAn estimated 1.2 million students gamble, equating to approximately two in every three students. In the UK, university students have reached the legal age to gamble; many have…
The death of migrant workers in India during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic
Sumant Kumar, Avanish Bhai PatelCOVID-19 lockdown imposed by the government in India affected markets, factories, industries, construction sites, restaurants, transport services, etc. in which migrant workers…
The relationship between perception of well-being and depression among adolescents in Jordan: using PERMA model as a theoretical framework
Bushra Ghannam, Husam Al Khatib, Abeer Alzayyat, Ayman Hamdan MansourAdolescence is a developmental stage of transition that is marked by multiple biopsychosocial changes that affect their well- and ill-being. This study aims to examine the…
Alec Grant: a living tribute
Jerome CarsonThis paper aims to provide a living tribute to the leading autoethnographer, Alec Grant.
Examining the immediate and enduring psychological impact of street harassment on women’s mental health
Georgina Thornton, Dominic Willmott, Emma Richardson, Lara HudspithMany women report experiences of street harassment during their lifetime. Previous quantitative survey research has shown the variety of ways in which this type of harassment can…
Effects of long-term Ashtanga Yoga practice on psychological well-being
Ben Morris, James Jackson, Anthony Roberts IIIIn recent years, Yoga practice has seen a rapid rise in popularity with many positive consequences, both physical and mental attributed to its practice. Ashtanga Yoga has been…
Perspectives on cannabis risks and harm reduction among youth in Early Psychosis Intervention programs: a qualitative study
Amar GhelaniThe Canadian government legalized cannabis in 2018 and funded harm reduction campaigns to educate youth about the risks. Cannabis can contribute to psychosis in vulnerable…
The second COVID-19 coronavirus wave and its implications for stress, anxiety, and depression among Indian adults
Praveen Kumar Sharma, Rajeev KumraThe purpose of this paper was to investigate the prevalence rates of stress, depression and anxiety and their sociodemographic factors linked with the Indian population following…
(Re)-constructing patients’ post-treatment identities through a gender lens: a case among psychiatric patients in Malaysia
Nur Zafifa KamarunzamanPsychiatric patients’ post-treatment identities are one of the potent indicators reflecting the efficacy of the medical intervention. This study aims to explore how psychiatric…
Recovery college intervention for people living with BPD
Colette LaneLiterature regarding recovery has focussed on diagnoses such as schizophrenia, with few papers focussing on borderline personality disorder (BPD). This is a significant area in…
Forgiveness and mental Well-being: a transnational comparison
Reginald U. Amanze, Jerome CarsonThe purpose of this study was to investigate forgiveness and mental well-being amongst Forgiveness and mental well-being were investigated amongst British European and Nigerian…
Lived experience perspectives of factors that influence mental health recovery in Singapore: a thematic analysis
Jonathan Han Loong Kuek, Toby Raeburn, Melissa Yan Zhi Chow, Timothy WandContemporary interpretations of mental health recovery emphasize the need to understand better the lived experience of people with mental health conditions and how they define the…
Coffee as an axis of recovery: cooperativism and mental health
Andrés Felipe Agudelo Hernández, Ana Belén Giraldo AlvarezThe purpose of this paper is to understand the functioning of a mutual aid group for mental health in rural area and analyze their own strategies for the recovery of mental…
Laughter, mental health and cancer: a case study of Ros Ben-Moshe
Ros Ben-Moshe, Freda Gonot-SchoupinskyThe purpose of this paper is to meet Ros Ben-Moshe, a cancer survivor – or rather thriver – and lecturer in positive psychology at La Trobe University, describes how she uses…
The primary mental health care nurse specialist practice experience in primary care centers in Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study
Sami Abdullrahman Alhamidi, Seham Mansour AlyousefThis paper aims to explore the value that care from a primary mental health care nurse (PMHCN) can bring to people with mental health (MH) problems in health-care delivery.
Evaluating the need for supervision of advanced mental health practitioners in psychiatric practices in Saudi Arabia
Seham Mansour Alyousef, Sami Abdullrahman AlhamidiResearch supports the value of clinical supervision as an essential aspect of mental health nursing. Despite the need for this, there appears to be a deficit in qualified…
The development and pilot evaluation of a mental health mobile app in the Philippines
Ma. Regina Hechanova-Alampay, Patrick Louis Angeles, Antover Tuliao, Edgar Hilario, Amadeus Fernando Pagente, Carol Villegas NarraThe purpose of this study was to test a mobile application for mental health created for Filipinos. Specifically, it tested the Lusog-Isip mobile app vis-à-vis a mental health…
An exploration of the implementation of peer work across multiple fields in Ireland
Daryl Mahon, Danika SharekPeer support work is increasingly becoming part of the delivery of health and social care services. However, in an Irish context, there is a paucity of research in this area. This…
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- Dr Jerome Carson
- Dr Julie Prescott
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