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Virtual Reality Relaxation for Mental Health Service Users with Complex Care Needs: a Pilot Study in Residential Care Homes and Supported Accommodation
This study aimed to investigate implementation of a single session of VR relaxation for service users in residential care homes and supported accommodation, who were supported by a South London community team. Participants could explore relaxing, natural environments in VR. Pre- and post-VR visual analogue scales  of mood, immersiveness, helpfulness, narrative feedback and clinician reflections were recorded. Participants (N = 20) had psychotic disorders and other serious mental health conditions. Post-VR, there were significant increases in relaxation (large effect), happiness and connectedness to natu re (both mediu...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - April 12, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Legal Identity and Socio-Political Inclusion for Persons in Long-Stay Mental Health Facilities
AbstractSocio-political inclusivity rests upon access to resources that allow a person to assert their legal identity and voice. In the case of persons with psychiatric disability who are in long-stay mental health facilities, access to welfare benefits, financial services, and executing democratic rights becomes challenging in the absence of streamlined procedures that foster inclusivity. This commentary aims to highlight the need and importance of identity documents in paving the path toward civil and political participation for the said population group. It also focusses attention on mechanisms of action that have been ...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - April 12, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Quality of Life Assessment in Danish Heroin Assisted Treatment Patients: Validity of the SF-36 Survey
ConclusionOur findings support the validity of the SF-36 Health Survey as a measure of the quality of life in people undergoing Heroin Assisted Treatment. The fact that the factors structure of the SF-36 was stable over repeated measurements implies that it can be used as a measure of change in this population. Future studies should consider a longitudinal design and attempt to predict future hospital contact using quality-of-life measures in patients with opioid addiction. (Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health)
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - April 11, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Staff Opinions on the Most Positive and Negative Changes in Mental Health Services During the 2  Years of the Pandemic Emergency in Italy
AbstractThis mixed-methods study investigated healthcare staff members ’ opinions on the most positive and negative changes in mental health services (MHSs) during the 2-year COVID-19 pandemic emergency in Italy, and whether those changes differed by professional role and type of service. At the end of the national health emergency (March–April 2022), staff members from 17 MHSs completed the MHS Transformations Questionnaire, which includes a quantitative section with 30 multiple-choice items addressing positive changes and a qualitative section with two open-ended items on the most positive and negative changes. The 7...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - April 10, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Empathetic Mental Health Systems for All: Experiential Insights as a Prosumer
AbstractIn this reflective article, I explore and share my personal journey through the nuances of mental health care, focusing on the indispensable role of warmth and empathy within different levels of mental health systems. Living with bipolar I disorder and complex post-traumatic stress disorder, I reflect on the difficulties of accessing empathetic and welcoming care, and the transformative influence of common factors, specifically, the therapeutic relationship. Based on my interactions with several care providers, I emphasize the significant impact of empathy, warmth, and positive regard in developing and maintaining ...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - April 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Psychosocial Problems Faced by Parents of Children with Thalassemia: A Cross Sectional Study Conducted in Quetta Pakistan
AbstractThalassemia is a chronic condition that imposes a great burden on the lives of the whole family. Parents of thalassemic patients go through a critical psychological effect, causing profound anxiety, isolation, and self-negligence.Therefore, this study aims to address the psychosocial problems experienced by parents of children with thalassemia in Quetta, Pakistan. This cross-sectional study was carried out at Thalassemia Center Civil Hospital, Quetta Pakistan. A total of 92 parents were interviewed with a non-probability convenient sampling technique. Parents ’ levels of depression were evaluated using the PHQ-9,...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Experiences of Persons with Schizophrenia Participating in a Recovery-Oriented NGO Project in Brazil
This study aimed to understand the process of recovery from the perspective of people with schizophrenia and caregivers participating in a cultural and artistic project of a Non-Governmental Organization in S ão Paulo, Brazil. Five users with schizophrenia and their caregivers were interviewed by the first author, who had lived experience perspective and training in mental health research. A semi-structured interview guide was adopted (user and caregiver versions), designed to understand their knowledge , experiences, and perceptions of recovery from mental health problems. An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was ...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Exploring the Role of Therapeutic Alliance and Client Functioning in Vocational Rehabilitation Engagement Among Clients with Mental Disabilities
This study investigates the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics, symptoms, therapeutic alliance, functioning, and vocational rehabilitation engagement of clients with mental health disabilities. The study found no significant association between participants ’ gender, education attainment, functioning, and vocational rehabilitation engagement. However, significant positive correlations were found between clients’ race, therapeutic alliance, and vocational rehabilitation engagement. Understanding how these factors impact client engagement in vocation al rehabilitation is crucial. By doing so, professio...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - March 13, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

What Happens to the Wandering Mentally Ill and What Can We Do to Help Them?
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Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - March 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Where are the Neurosis of Yester Years?
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Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - March 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Caregiving for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Narrative Review of Qualitative Literature from Indian Context
AbstractThis review study attempts to critically examine the existing qualitative literature relevant to caregivers of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in India. Caregiving for ASD is a unique journey filled with experiences that pose challenges and opportunities; while providing unwavering support and sensitivity for individuals on the spectrum. Qualitative research methods provide avenues to understand this exclusive experience which equips the professionals and policymakers to understand the distinctive needs of the caregivers and elevate their well-being. A database search has been conducted and the selected literature h...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - March 4, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

A Tool for the Comprehensive Assessment of Vocational Potentials in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - February 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Psychosocial Impact on Primary Caregivers of Patients with Alcohol Related Disorders: A Review Based Indian Perspective
AbstractAlcohol use disorder is a complex biopsychosocial diagnosis that impairs not only the consumer, but also the people around him or her. The available literature majorly focusing upon the spouses of these patients, there exists a paucity in research regarding its ill effects on other populations of caregivers. Hence, the present review aims to synthesize relevant findings in regards to alcohol related disorders, highlight the gaps in existing literature, and briefly identify the treatments available. Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta analysis (PRISMA, 2020) guidelines, were used as a methodolo...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - February 17, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Barriers to Utilizing National Trust Act Programmes: A Qualitative Study of Caregivers of Children with Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD)
AbstractThe Government of India introduced the National Trust Act (NTA) in 1999 for persons with autism, mental retardation [intellectual developmental disability (IDD)], cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities. There are ten schemes under the NTA. The current study focuses on understanding the barriers for family caregivers of persons with IDD in utilizing NTA schemes. A purposively selected sample of 10 caregivers of persons with IDD where qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted. Caregivers ’ awareness of the NTA was poor. They were aware of only the Niramaya scheme and were not aware of the Niramaya scheme by ...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - February 16, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Post Stroke Depression: Relationship with Upper Limb Recovery, Activity and Participation
AbstractPost stroke depression is a significant factor impending rehabilitation outcome after stroke, specifically in the areas of upper limb recovery, independence in activity level and social participation. Relationship of post stroke depression (PSD) with upper limb recovery, functional independence and participation is still controversial. To assess how depression post stroke is related to recovery of upper limb, activity level and social participation. Two groups —those with depression and those without—were formed from 120 stroke patients with recovery times ranging from two to 24 weeks. The level of depression ...
Source: Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health - February 16, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research