Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions to reducing screen time in children: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Duygu Akçay, Nuray Barış
Journal of Public Mental Health, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the impact of interventions focused on reducing screen time in children.
Studies that aim to investigate the effects of interventions aimed at reducing the time spent in front of the screen (i.e. screen time). A Random-effects model was used to calculate the pooled standard mean differences. The outcome was to evaluate the screen time in children in the 0–18 age range. A subgroup analysis was performed to reveal the extent to which the overal...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - October 11, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Duygu Ak çay
Nuray Bar ış Source Type: research
Three good things in nature: a nature-based positive psychological intervention to improve mood and well-being for depression and anxiety
Rosaline Keenan, Ryan Lumber, Miles Richardson, David Sheffield
Journal of Public Mental Health, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
Visiting and connecting with nature through psychological interventions improves well-being within the general population. However, few such interventions have been conducted in clinically relevant populations. This paper aims to address this gap by investigating the effectiveness of a nature-based psychological intervention within a clinically relevant sample.
An experimental design using a noticing Three Good Things in Nature (TGTiN) task during a...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - October 6, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Rosaline Keenan
Ryan Lumber
Miles Richardson
David Sheffield Source Type: research
Evaluating the benefits of inclusive community singing towards well-being: narratives of diverse community members attending an inclusive singing group
This study used an exploratory qualitative study (EQS) approach. Semi-structured questions were devised and used to elicit participants’ experiences on the impact of an inclusive community singing group towards well-being. A thematic approach underpinned by the four phases of The Silences Framework was used to analyse the data.
This study found the following benefits of an inclusive community singing group towards well-being Connecting with others, Physical improvement, Learning new skills, Giving to others and Mindfulness.
This study concluded that inclusive community singing plays a pivotal role in enhancing ...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - September 27, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mathew Nyashanu
Farai Pfende
John Osborne Source Type: research
Editorial
Julian Ashton
Journal of Public Mental Health, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp.157-158 (Source: Journal of Public Mental Health)
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - September 14, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Julian Ashton Source Type: research
Black and ethnic minority carers perceptions on mental health services and support in the United Kingdom: a systematic review
Eula Miller, Stella Foluke Bosun-Arjie, Mandu Stephen Ekpenyong
Journal of Public Mental Health, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
The purpose of this study was to examine and synthesise the empirical evidence on the perceptions of Black and Ethnic Minority (BAME) carers views on mental health (MH) services and support offered in the UK.
A comprehensive search conducted by searching Medline, Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and Psychology and Behavioural Sciences Collection served to identify relevant studies that explored the perceptions of BAME carers o...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - August 26, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Eula Miller
Stella Foluke Bosun-Arjie
Mandu Stephen Ekpenyong Source Type: research
Using complex systems mapping to build a strategic public health response to mental health in England
Jude Stansfield, Nick Cavill, Louise Marshall, Claire Robson, Harry Rutter
Journal of Public Mental Health, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
This paper aims to use systems mapping as a tool to develop an organisation-wide approach to public mental health to inform strategic direction within a national public health agency.
Two workshops were facilitated with internal staff from a wide range of public health policy teams working in small groups to produce paper-based maps. These were collated and refined by the project team and digitised.
The approach engaged a range of te...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - August 16, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jude Stansfield
Nick Cavill
Louise Marshall
Claire Robson
Harry Rutter Source Type: research
Public mental health and nature: a paradigm shift
Ambra Burls, Julian Ashton
Journal of Public Mental Health, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
Drawing on experience of working in the area of mental health and the environment, key issues are examined, and the theoretical framework is explained, including the benefits to communities and to the local environment of working with nature.
The interview gave an opportunity for development of ideas underlying concepts including the natural health service, green health literacy and changes in behaviour during the pandemic.
The ways in which people and the environment benefit from...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - August 3, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ambra Burls
Julian Ashton Source Type: research
Decomposition and changes in socio-economic inequalities in mental health in Barcelona between 2006 and 2016
This study aims, firstly, to analyse the contribution of socio-economic determinants to mental health (MH) inequalities before the economic crisis, in 2006, and again in a year during recovery, 2016, and secondly, to analyse the changes in these contributions between the two points in time in Barcelona city.
The concentration index (CI) was calculated for MH inequalities for the population aged 16 or older using the Barcelona Health Surveys for 2006 and 2016. MH was measured with the 12-item General Health Questionnaire. The CI was broken down for each year and gender based on a set of socio-economic determinants plus...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - August 3, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Xavier Bartoll-Roca
Merc è Gotsens
Laia Pal ència Source Type: research
Current perspectives on public mental health training provision: a scoping review
Marta Ortega Vega, Chris Attoe, Hannah Iannelli, Aleks Saunders, Sean Cross
Journal of Public Mental Health, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
Public mental health training can effectively support well-being at a population level. The application of this type of training is increasingly prevalent, however, training evaluation is currently limited and inconsistent. This paper aims to summarise the characteristics of public mental health training available in England, presents key quality criteria for this training and identifies gaps in training provision.
This paper uses a prag...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - July 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Marta Ortega Vega
Chris Attoe
Hannah Iannelli
Aleks Saunders
Sean Cross Source Type: research
Editorial
Julian Ashton, Lee Knifton, Neil Quinn
Journal of Public Mental Health, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp.81-82 (Source: Journal of Public Mental Health)
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - July 19, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Julian Ashton
Lee Knifton
Neil Quinn Source Type: research
Depression and association with diet diversity score among adolescent (14-19) students of Jimma town high school, Jimma, southwest Ethiopia
Mekonnen Tsehay, Shimelis Girma, Almaz Mamaru, Mubarek Abera
Journal of Public Mental Health, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
Dietary patterns are important for the physical and psychological development of adolescents. The purpose of this study is to determine magnitude and severity of depression and its relation with diet diversity score (DDS) among adolescent high school students.
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 546 adolescents selected from schools using multistage sampling technique. Dietary intakes were assessed using a 24-h dietary recall, and depression se...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - June 7, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mekonnen Tsehay
Shimelis Girma
Almaz Mamaru
Mubarek Abera Source Type: research
Exposure to green space and prevention of anxiety and depression among young people in urban settings: a global scoping review
Rebecca Reece, Isabelle Bray, Danielle Sinnett, Robert Hayward, Faith Martin
Journal of Public Mental Health, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
There is a mental health crisis, particularly among young people. Despite many young people living in urban settings, reviews about the association between exposure to green or natural environments and mental health tend to focus on either children or adults. The aim of this review is to examine the scope of the global literature for this age group, to inform a systematic review on the role of exposure to green space in preventing anxiety an...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - May 28, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Rebecca Reece
Isabelle Bray
Danielle Sinnett
Robert Hayward
Faith Martin Source Type: research
Nature engagement for human and nature ’s well-being during the Corona pandemic
Nature engagement for human and nature’s well-being during the Corona pandemic
Miles Richardson, Iain Hamlin
Journal of Public Mental Health, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
To explore the associations between noticing nature, nature connectedness, time in nature and human and nature’s well-being during the corona pandemic restrictions.
Natural England’s people and nature survey (PANS) data (n = 4,206) from the UK was used to assess a number of well-being outcomes (loneliness, life satisfaction, worthwhile life and happiness) and pro-nature behaviours as a function of lo...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - May 28, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Miles Richardson
Iain Hamlin Source Type: research
Assessing the knowledge, perceptions, and mental health impact of COVID-19 among students in Rwanda
Hawa Iye Obaje, Grace Chinelo Okengwu, Jolly Josiah Kenan, Aimable Uwimana, Andre Ndayambaje, Timothy A. Carey, Rex Wong
Journal of Public Mental Health, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
This paper aims to assess the knowledge, perceptions and mental health impact of COVID-19 among students in Rwanda.
This paper is a cross-sectional online survey questionnaire.
The mean knowledge score among the 375 respondents was 75.14% (SD ± 19.1), with 195 (55.1%) of the respondents scoring below 80%. Students who believed that COVID-19 education was sufficient were more likely t...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - May 18, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Hawa Iye Obaje
Grace Chinelo Okengwu
Jolly Josiah Kenan
Aimable Uwimana
Andre Ndayambaje
Timothy A. Carey
Rex Wong Source Type: research
Cold water swimming for well-being
Billie Oliver
Journal of Public Mental Health, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the health and well-being benefits of outdoor, cold water swimming.
This paper describes the personal experience of one cold water swimmer. It also explores some of the research literature suggesting there is evidence of the benefits to the health and well-being of people of all ages.
The paper explores literature suggesting there is evidence of the benefits of “blue therapy” to the health and well-being of people of all ages.
This paper describ...
Source: Journal of Public Mental Health - May 17, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Billie Oliver Source Type: research
