Promoting Reflection on the Process of Recovery: Unique Contributions from Literature and the Humanities for Practitioner
Community Ment Health J. 2024 Mar 5. doi: 10.1007/s10597-024-01254-x. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRecovery from serious mental illness requires persons to make their own meaning and deal with evolving challenges and possibilities. Psychiatric rehabilitation thus must offer more than manualized curricula that address symptoms and skills. We suggest that exposure to the humanities and in particular literature may offer practitioners unique avenues for developing interventions that are sensitive to the processes that enable meaning to be made. We suggest that through what the poet Keats called negative capability, reading n...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - March 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Paul H Lysaker David Roe John T Lysaker Source Type: research
A County-Level Case Study of Early Psychosis in the Context of a Hybrid Juvenile Competency Restoration and Mental Health Problem-Solving Court and Linkage to Coordinated Specialty Care Services
Community Ment Health J. 2024 Mar 5. doi: 10.1007/s10597-024-01252-z. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAn important and unresolved question in the context of the implementation of coordinated specialty care (CSC) for early psychosis in the United States is the extent to which youth and young adults from marginalized backgrounds are able to equitably access CSC services. In this brief report, we describe pathways between a county hybrid juvenile competency restoration and mental health problem-solving court ('Court'), serving youth with high rates of psychosis and multiple risk factors for poor long-term outcomes, and local CS...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - March 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Linda Callejas Nev Jones Amy Watson Marie Marino Source Type: research
Early Psychosis Intervention and Primary Care: A Mixed Methods Study of Family Physician Knowledge, Attitudes, Preferences, and Needs
Community Ment Health J. 2024 Mar 5. doi: 10.1007/s10597-024-01242-1. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTFamily physicians (FPs) play an important but underappreciated role in the pathways to care for people with early psychosis. We conducted a mixed-methods study to describe the knowledge, attitudes, preferences, and needs of FPs towards the recognition and management of early psychosis. We sent a cross-sectional postal survey to a random sample of FPs in Ontario, Canada, and conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with twenty. FPs were generally aware of important early psychosis symptoms, however, there were some knowledge...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - March 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Brooke Carter Rebecca Rodrigues Jordan Edwards Saadia Hameed Jan Bridget L Ryan Richard G Booth Suzanne Archie Kelly K Anderson project co-investigators Source Type: research
"If you don't actually care for somebody, how can you help them?": Exploring Young People's Core Needs in Mental Healthcare-Directions for Improving Service Provision
This study concluded that youth participation in the co-design of service provision is important as it can reduce health disparities and ensure that services provide relevant, respectful and suitable care that reflects the way in which young people experience mental health problems as well as the ways in which they want to be helped.PMID:38430285 | DOI:10.1007/s10597-024-01237-y (Source: Community Mental Health Journal)
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - March 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Louise Lynch Anne Moorhead Maggie Long Isobel Hawthorne-Steele Source Type: research
Patient Experiences Completing Patient Reported Outcome Measures in Behavioral Health Within a Health Safety-Net Setting
This study aimed to understand patient experiences completing PROMs on paper when presenting to an outpatient, behavioral health setting within a public safety-net hospital. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 participants in English and Spanish. Participants were 42 years old (SD = 12.7), mostly white (36.4%) and Black (31.8%). Thematic analysis was used to analyze findings. Overall, participants were engaged with PROMs and described them as helpful for themselves and their clinicians. Participants also expressed themes focused on PROMs user-friendliness, including formatting, time to complete measures, and ...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - March 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joanna Kramer Daisy Perez Denisa Ramseier Lily Morgan Timothy E Wilens Vinod Rao Amy M Yule Source Type: research
"I Think Peer Support Helps to Demystify People Who Have Mental Health Issues and Helps to Remove That Stigma": Exploring the Defining Characteristics and Related Challenges of Youth Peer Support Through Participatory Research
Community Ment Health J. 2024 Mar 2. doi: 10.1007/s10597-024-01235-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDespite the emerging body of literature on the benefits of youth peer support, there is also evidence that peer support can have unintended negative impacts on peers themselves. It is important to explore what aspects of the peer role contribute to these difficulties in order to mitigate risks. This paper uses a participatory approach to examine the unique attributes of youth peer practice and the related challenges. We conducted semi-structured interviews and focus groups with both peer and non-peer staff from a community-b...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - March 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tanya Halsall Mardi Daley Lisa D Hawke Jo Henderson Anne Wilson Kimberly Matheson Source Type: research
Amigas Latinas Motivando el Alma: Participant Perspectives on an In-Person and Online Implementation of an Intervention to Promote Mental Health in Latina Immigrant Women
Community Ment Health J. 2024 Mar 2. doi: 10.1007/s10597-024-01244-z. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAmigas Latinas Motivando el Alma is a community-based intervention designed to increase social support and coping strategies among Latina immigrant women at risk for depression and anxiety. To assess satisfaction and perceived efficacy of the intervention, we conducted interviews with 32 participants that received the intervention in-person and online. Participants across both modalities found the program supportive in maintaining their mental health. They learned stress management techniques and found the support from facil...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - March 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Monserrat Morales Miranda Deepa Rao Cynthia Price Juan Gudino Georgina Perez Serena Maurer Adrianne Katrina Nelson S Adriana P érez-Solorio India J Ornelas Source Type: research
Empowering Psychiatric Inpatients to Vote: Perceptions of Voting and the Barriers Encountered
In conclusion, a high percentage of individuals with mental illness severe enough to warrant hospitalization have experienced barriers to voting, with many experiencing multiple barriers. Reduction of these barriers is important, as voting and the resultant public policies can directly affect this population's mental health and access to both mental and physical healthcare services.PMID:38431704 | DOI:10.1007/s10597-024-01241-2 (Source: Community Mental Health Journal)
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - March 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Julie A Graziane Katharine Dalke Alison Swigart Sandeep Pradhan Junjia Zhu Thomas Laux Cezary Mikoluk Caitlin J Miller Joy Luther Elisabeth J S Kunkel Source Type: research
"If you don't actually care for somebody, how can you help them?": Exploring Young People's Core Needs in Mental Healthcare-Directions for Improving Service Provision
This study concluded that youth participation in the co-design of service provision is important as it can reduce health disparities and ensure that services provide relevant, respectful and suitable care that reflects the way in which young people experience mental health problems as well as the ways in which they want to be helped.PMID:38430285 | DOI:10.1007/s10597-024-01237-y (Source: Community Mental Health Journal)
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - March 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Louise Lynch Anne Moorhead Maggie Long Isobel Hawthorne-Steele Source Type: research
Patient Experiences Completing Patient Reported Outcome Measures in Behavioral Health Within a Health Safety-Net Setting
This study aimed to understand patient experiences completing PROMs on paper when presenting to an outpatient, behavioral health setting within a public safety-net hospital. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 participants in English and Spanish. Participants were 42 years old (SD = 12.7), mostly white (36.4%) and Black (31.8%). Thematic analysis was used to analyze findings. Overall, participants were engaged with PROMs and described them as helpful for themselves and their clinicians. Participants also expressed themes focused on PROMs user-friendliness, including formatting, time to complete measures, and ...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - March 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joanna Kramer Daisy Perez Denisa Ramseier Lily Morgan Timothy E Wilens Vinod Rao Amy M Yule Source Type: research
"I Think Peer Support Helps to Demystify People Who Have Mental Health Issues and Helps to Remove That Stigma": Exploring the Defining Characteristics and Related Challenges of Youth Peer Support Through Participatory Research
Community Ment Health J. 2024 Mar 2. doi: 10.1007/s10597-024-01235-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDespite the emerging body of literature on the benefits of youth peer support, there is also evidence that peer support can have unintended negative impacts on peers themselves. It is important to explore what aspects of the peer role contribute to these difficulties in order to mitigate risks. This paper uses a participatory approach to examine the unique attributes of youth peer practice and the related challenges. We conducted semi-structured interviews and focus groups with both peer and non-peer staff from a community-b...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - March 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tanya Halsall Mardi Daley Lisa D Hawke Jo Henderson Anne Wilson Kimberly Matheson Source Type: research
Amigas Latinas Motivando el Alma: Participant Perspectives on an In-Person and Online Implementation of an Intervention to Promote Mental Health in Latina Immigrant Women
Community Ment Health J. 2024 Mar 2. doi: 10.1007/s10597-024-01244-z. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAmigas Latinas Motivando el Alma is a community-based intervention designed to increase social support and coping strategies among Latina immigrant women at risk for depression and anxiety. To assess satisfaction and perceived efficacy of the intervention, we conducted interviews with 32 participants that received the intervention in-person and online. Participants across both modalities found the program supportive in maintaining their mental health. They learned stress management techniques and found the support from facil...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - March 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Monserrat Morales Miranda Deepa Rao Cynthia Price Juan Gudino Georgina Perez Serena Maurer Adrianne Katrina Nelson S Adriana P érez-Solorio India J Ornelas Source Type: research
Empowering Psychiatric Inpatients to Vote: Perceptions of Voting and the Barriers Encountered
In conclusion, a high percentage of individuals with mental illness severe enough to warrant hospitalization have experienced barriers to voting, with many experiencing multiple barriers. Reduction of these barriers is important, as voting and the resultant public policies can directly affect this population's mental health and access to both mental and physical healthcare services.PMID:38431704 | DOI:10.1007/s10597-024-01241-2 (Source: Community Mental Health Journal)
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - March 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Julie A Graziane Katharine Dalke Alison Swigart Sandeep Pradhan Junjia Zhu Thomas Laux Cezary Mikoluk Caitlin J Miller Joy Luther Elisabeth J S Kunkel Source Type: research
"If you don't actually care for somebody, how can you help them?": Exploring Young People's Core Needs in Mental Healthcare-Directions for Improving Service Provision
This study concluded that youth participation in the co-design of service provision is important as it can reduce health disparities and ensure that services provide relevant, respectful and suitable care that reflects the way in which young people experience mental health problems as well as the ways in which they want to be helped.PMID:38430285 | DOI:10.1007/s10597-024-01237-y (Source: Community Mental Health Journal)
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - March 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Louise Lynch Anne Moorhead Maggie Long Isobel Hawthorne-Steele Source Type: research
Patient Experiences Completing Patient Reported Outcome Measures in Behavioral Health Within a Health Safety-Net Setting
This study aimed to understand patient experiences completing PROMs on paper when presenting to an outpatient, behavioral health setting within a public safety-net hospital. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 participants in English and Spanish. Participants were 42 years old (SD = 12.7), mostly white (36.4%) and Black (31.8%). Thematic analysis was used to analyze findings. Overall, participants were engaged with PROMs and described them as helpful for themselves and their clinicians. Participants also expressed themes focused on PROMs user-friendliness, including formatting, time to complete measures, and ...
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - March 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joanna Kramer Daisy Perez Denisa Ramseier Lily Morgan Timothy E Wilens Vinod Rao Amy M Yule Source Type: research
