Mental Health and Social Inclusion

Why are we failing to further our understanding of suicide?

The main aim of this paper is to try and understand why our knowledge of why people take their own lives is so limited.

Retraction notice: Evaluation of the impact of a self-stigma reduction programme on psychosocial outcomes among people with schizophrenia spectrum disorder

Stigma and fear of schizophrenia and severe mental illness: the positive effect of peer support

The 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

The purpose of this paper is to share Victoria Clare’s story.

Mental health and locus of control among Naga youth giving various competitive examinations

Competitive examinations, especially in a country like India, are important in deciding careers and access to prestigious institutions. Each year thousands of youth appear for…

“One of Us”/“One of them”: negotiating peer support on a men’s mental health ward

The 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…

“Presenting psychosis”: how is it triggered on a ward and interpreted by psychiatry and other health professionals?

The purpose of this paper is to explore the bias of psychiatrists and other healthcare staff’s perception of “presenting psychosis”. The purpose of this paper is twofold: first…

Inclusive and supportive aging: mental health and social care strategies for India’s elderly

As population aging accelerates globally, understanding the multifaceted needs of elderly individuals has become increasingly crucial. This paper aims to bridge significant…

Informing mental health research priorities and design with rural and agricultural communities: a public involvement consultation case study

The purpose of this case study is to undertake a public involvement consultation with members of a rural and agricultural mental health support organisation to explore mental…

Mental health and peace: a positive autoethnographic case study of Grant Rich

The purpose of this paper is to invite Dr. Grant J. Rich, a positive psychologist influenced by humanistic and existential psychology, to tell his story and to share his research…

Utang na loob, perceived parental academic pressure and mental health status among Filipino college students

This study aims to explore the relationship between utang na loob (debt of gratitude) and perceived academic pressure from parents, as well as the mental health status of college…

Exploring the mediating role of metacognitions in the link between somatosensory amplification and health anxiety among college students

Health anxiety is a multidimensional trait characterized by a predominant fear of having a serious illness. This study aims to examine the impact of somatosensory amplification on…

An exploration of the social creation of mental illness

The purpose of this study is to explore the concept “the social creation of mental illness”, consider whether there is enough research evidence to support the thesis that mental…

Examining the mental health consequences of childhood sexual abuse and intimate partner sexual violence in China: a brief review

Sexual violence has a profound impact on victim-survivors across the world, and these consequences extend beyond cultural boundaries. While the mental health consequences are well…

Umbrella review of systematic reviews of peer support in substance use settings

The purpose of this umbrella review is to synthesise existing evidence on the effectiveness and implementation of peer support in substance use settings, providing insights into…

Epistemic justice in teaching co-production: a perspective from clinical psychology training

Service-User and Carer (SUC) involvement in health care education is becoming the norm. Simultaneously, voices highlighting the risks of tokenism continue. The authors critique…

Mental health law in Philippines: health policy issues governing mental health promotion among Filipino older adults with serious mental illnesses

This study aims to discuss the mental health in the Philippines and the existing laws and health policies governing mental health care among Filipino older adults with serious…

Publication stress amongst scholars and faculties: a concern of mental health

The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of the seemingly entrenched culture of “publish or perish” on academics’ and lecturers’ mental health in academia. From an…

Recovery houses and peer work in them: a service user’s proposal and agenda for change

The purpose of this viewpoint article is to describe the experience of recovery houses and peer work from the perspective of a service user (Ben). The current profile and…

Anxiety, mental health, job insecurity and workplace challenges: exploring the well-being of women gig workers in the gig economy

The rapid growth of the gig economy has reshaped the labor market and provided flexible work opportunities but also exposed gig workers to challenges such as job insecurity…

Navigating complexities: gaming addiction, anger expression and social interaction among adolescent boys in Pakistan

Video gaming has become a popular leisure-time activity with two to three billion users worldwide (Newzoo, 2017; Vuong et al., 2021). Although existing knowledge shows its…

The effectiveness of a resilience program on reducing social anxiety among peer victimized Jordanian adolescents: a quasi-experimental pilot study

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a resilience-building program in reducing social anxiety among victimized adolescents and examining the mediating role of resilience…

Drink spiking? A case study of a university student and the impact of uncertainty and personal safety when drinking alcohol on THAT Friday night

Nearly half of 18–24-year-olds report drink spiking on themselves or someone they know. However, this is an under-researched topic and nearly all previous studies have focused on…

Happiness, health and religiosity among university students from the United Arab Emirates

The purpose of this study is the same as those of the preceding 16 studies on happiness, health and religion, and they are as follows: to estimate the mean scores and the…

Mental health literacy and help-seeking behaviour among adolescents in Kerala, India

Adolescence is a stage where genetic and environmental vulnerabilities can emerge as behavioural and emotional disorders. Early detection and seeking professional help are…

Exploring loneliness in Indian married adults: the impact of age and marital quality

The study aims explore the prevalence of lonliness among married adults in India along with examining its association with marital quality and age.

Gains and losses: a phenomenographic study on adolescents’ understanding of isolation due to COVID-19

This study aims to explore the various ways Filipino adolescents understand their experiences of isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on their perceptions of gains and…

Subjective well-being and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hungary

This 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

This 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

This study aims to investigate the association between COVID-19-related fear and academic engagement, perceived stress and life satisfaction among college students in two…

Status of and sociodemographic and psychological correlates of personality dysfunction among university students: a cross-sectional study

This 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

This study aims to explore the relationship between loneliness and addiction to smartphones, specifically examining whether gender and place of residence have a moderating effect…

Am I willing to take a mental health day off? Integrating perspectives from self-determination theory and the theory of planned behavior

The 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

This study investigates the mediating role of parent−adolescent relationships in the impact of family emotional expressiveness on adolescent psychological adjustment. This study…

A randomized controlled trial of a virtual community-based mental health and substance use program in the Philippines

This 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.

AI-driven innovations for enhancing mental health care in Tanzania: opportunities and challenges

This 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

The 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…

A comparison of gambling behaviours among sport-based and non-sport-based students in the UK

In 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…

A step towards community inclusion for individuals experiencing mental health challenges: promoting social inclusion and social recovery through physical activity

After 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…

“The urge to tell and its consequences”: women’s memoirs of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

This paper aims to explore the efforts of four American women living with psychosis to chart their recovery process in published memoirs.

Higher education for students with mental health conditions: the policy and legislative support in India

The 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…

Student perceptions of post-pandemic university learning: challenges and benefits

This study aims to investigate university students’ perceptions and experiences of postpandemic campus environments. Posts from a subreddit dedicated to a large…

How do we rage against the dying of the light? A trans-generational exploration of character strengths

This study aims to investigate character strengths, focussing on their development over time and application from a personal perspective.