A life through the looking glass: the development of a qualitative method, International Digital Collaborative Autoethnographical Psychobiography (IDCAP)
Patrick Hopkinson, Mats Niklasson Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This paper aims to introduce International Digital Collaborative Autoethnographical Psychobiography (IDCAP).This paper describes how IDCAP was developed to answer research questions about what it takes and what it means to recover from mental illness. During its development, IDCAP combined the diverse and intersectional experiences, knowledge and interests of an Anglo-Swedish research team with what could be found in different publications concerning the experiences and the mental illnesses of the musicians ...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - May 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Patrick Hopkinson Mats Niklasson Source Type: research
Investigating mental health and well-being among MBA students during campus placement season in India
Mohammed Laeequddin, Kareem Abdul Waheed, Vinita Sahay Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This 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 season.A conceptual model through literature has been proposed. To test the proposed model of this study, a survey was conducted among the students of three MBA institutes of national reputation in India. The study's hypotheses were investigated using partial least squares-structural equations modeling and analysis...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - April 30, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mohammed Laeequddin Kareem Abdul Waheed Vinita Sahay Source Type: research
Necessity the mother of (Re) invention – a scoping review
This study adopts scoping review process using JBI protocol.There are minimal results to conclude upon. The paper presents discussion on future research and inquiry. The author introduces a positive autoethnography, adapting the model created by Tedeschi and Calhoun (2004) to create the post-conversion recovery process to aid recovery.Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and positive autoethnography offer valuable insights, but further research is needed to help survivors.To reduce the current death-by-suicide trends, more education and training are needed to help this specialised group.The suicide rates for sexua...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - April 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Matt Broadway-Horner Source Type: research
A validation study of the Bolton Forgiveness Scale (BFS-15) in India
This study aims to validate the Bolton Forgiveness Scale (BFS) created by Amanze and Carson (2019) for the Indian population.The data for the validation of the BFS was collected (Total N = 813) in two phases (Phase-I, N1 = 613 and Phase-II, N2 = 200) through online surveys. SPSS 26 and AMOS were used to establish the psychometric properties of the scale through internal consistency and confirmatory factor analysis.The results indicated the validation of the BFS in the Indian context, with a high internal consistency (a = 0.847). Confirmatory factor analysis validated the factor structure and items, along with face validity...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - April 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Palav Mehta Mahimna Vyas Nirja Shah Source Type: research
Initial psychological assistance for military servants with symptoms of acute stress disorder
Оleksandra Kohut, Nataliia Tokareva, Olha Poliakovska Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The purpose of this study is to determine the psychological features of providing initial psychotherapeutic assistance to victims, in particular to military servants.Theoretical analysis of scientific works; observation of servicemen in hospital conditions; conversations with servicemen and doctors; and interviews with foreign colleagues.As a result of theoretical and empirical research, it was found that initial psychological assistance is more effective if it is provided in a timely an...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - April 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Оleksandra Kohut Nataliia Tokareva Olha Poliakovska Source Type: research
Where are services regarding sexual minorities and psychological therapies post-COVID in 2024? A mixed-method systematised review
Matt Broadway-Horner Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- Since 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 research. The purpose of this mixed-method review synthesis looking into the efficacy of psychological therapies for sexual minorities. Seven studies were found in total.A mixed-method review synthesis, three studies looking into the efficacy of psychological therapies for sexual minorities and four studies addressing the experiences of sexual ...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - April 26, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Matt Broadway-Horner Source Type: research
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
This 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 symptoms among individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD). CBT is one of the most used and suggested interventions to manage MDD, whereas ICBT is a novel effective proposed approach.The review was conducted following the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. A comprehensive and extensive search was performed to identify and evaluate the relevant studies about the effectiveness of CBT and ICBT on relapse...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Rabia H. Haddad Bushra Kh. Alhusamiah Razan H. Haddad Mo ’tasem M. Aldaieflih Khalid Yaseen Younis H. Abuhashish Ayman M. Hamdan-Mansour Jafar A. Alshraideh Source Type: research
Prevalence of postpartum depression and its predictors among nursing mothers in selected hospitals in Nsukka, Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey
This study aims to determine the prevalence and predictors of postpartum depression (PPD) among nursing mothers in Nsukka, Nigeria.This study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey among nursing mothers in three hospitals in Nsukka, Nigeria. Data was collected using a self-administered Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) and sociodemographic form. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test and binary logistic regression.A total of 270 nursing mothers participated in this survey, giving a response rate of 94.4%. The prevalence of PPD among the study group was 20.0%. However, wom...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - April 19, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Chibueze Anosike Rita Chinenye Osefo Nnanyelugo Ogechukwu Isiogugu Emmanuel Chijiekwu Nwachukwu Ugonna Kyrian Agu Jonathan Chimaobi Nwaji Mario-Ephraim Afam Ogbu Source Type: research
Navigating the labyrinth of social exclusion: a bibliometric review
This study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of social exclusion research, examining its evolution and identifying emerging trends and influential contributions in the field.Using bibliometric and thematic analysis of 3,041 Scopus database documents, the study uses tools like VOSviewer for network analysis and Biblioshiny for trend analysis, focusing on publication patterns, author contributions and thematic clusters.The findings reveal significant growth in social exclusion research since 1979, highlighting key contributions from diverse academic fields. Notable trends include the rise of digital exclu...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - April 16, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Farsha Farahana Ahmad Izhan Aidi Ahmi Nor Azairiah Fatimah Othman Muhammad Majid Source Type: research
Editorial
Jerome Carson Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 28, No. 2, pp.113-115 (Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion)
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - April 15, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jerome Carson Source Type: research
Necessity the mother of (RE) invention: using positive autoethnography for trauma and loss
Matt Broadway-Horner Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The 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 life-changing episode, especially when combined with disfellowship. In recent years, positive autoethnography has grown substantially. The work of Tedeschi and Calhoun (2004), from the school of positive psychology, focuses on posttraumatic growth following a traumatic event or series of events.Qualitative approach of positive autoethnography.This innova...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - April 13, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Matt Broadway-Horner Source Type: research
Providing peer support on a men ’s mental health ward: a service user narrative
This article provides a rich, perhaps overlooked and hidden narrative on the nature of peer support work. People with mental health problems, like Ben, are often excluded from society, health and social care, education, employment and research. This narrative opens up a pathway to understanding peer support from a service user perspective. (Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion)
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - April 11, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Benjamin Thomas Gray Matthew Sisto Source Type: research
Mental health and positive aging: a positive autoethnographic case study of Joyce Shaffer
Joyce Shaffer, Freda Gonot-Schoupinsky Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The purpose of this paper is to meet Dr Joyce Shaffer, PhD, ABPP, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Washington.This case study is presented in two sections: a positive autoethnography written by Joyce Shaffer, followed by her answers to ten questions.In this positive autoethnography, Shaffer shares her life story and reveals numerous mental health and positive aging recommendations and insights for us to reflect on.This is a personal narrative, albeit from someone who has been a clinical...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - April 10, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Joyce Shaffer Freda Gonot-Schoupinsky Source Type: research
Exploring the relationship between character strengths and well-being in nursing students: an analysis
This study aims to highlight the top strengths among nursing students and identify the strengths associated with well-being.Convenience sampling was used to select a sample of 150 nursing students studying in first, second and third year from colleges of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Students were administered the Values In Action character strengths inventory, the satisfaction with life scale and scale of positive and negative experience. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation.Results show that among nursing students, kindness emerged as the foremost strength with the highest mean, followed by honesty, cr...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Anjali Malik Neeta Sinha Source Type: research
Patient-led co-production in community mental health nursing practice: part 2
Jo Mullen Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The purpose of this paper is to provide an example of patient-led co-production.The New Economics Foundation’s six principles of co-production (nef, 2013) have been used to frame the activities undertaken during the author’s relationship with a community mental health nurse.This paper describes a co-produced project between a patient and a community mental health nurse to create a range of resources and to deliver training, resulting in mutual benefit for both parties.This paper invites policy makers to consider the unique role...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jo Mullen Source Type: research
