Editorial
Jerome Carson Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 28, No. 1, pp.1-3 (Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion)
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - January 10, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jerome Carson Source Type: research
Comparative analysis of psychological distress between online and on-Campus learning among university students
This study is a quantitative, comparative study. Data were collected through convenient sampling technique from different university students. The sample size of the study was (n = 200) and the sample was taken from universities. Three scales, students’ readiness learning scale, DASS-21 Scale and on-campus learning scale, were used for data collection and the data were analyzed statistically. The analysis was carried out by the statistical tests correlation test, t-test and linear regression.It was revealed through this study that on-campus learning is more preferred by the students than online learning. The findings wer...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - January 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Hajira Batool Abdur Rashid Source Type: research
The devastating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of women and children in 2023
Morve Roshan K., Kadri Nashrin A. Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- Current issues (such as health and economy-related) emerged due to the impact of COVID-19 on women’s and children’s health. The purpose of this opinion paper is to understand the world’s health issues after COVID-19.The authors study the devastating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of women and children in 2023. The authors have applied the content analysis method and reviewed the post-COVID-19 impacts on women’s and children’s health. As a result of unemployment or financial instabilit...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - January 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Morve Roshan K. Kadri Nashrin A. Source Type: research
Living with a friend mediates PTSD and CPTSD symptoms among trauma-exposed Ukrainians during the second year of 2022 Russian invasion
This study aims to develop and test multivariable psychosocial prediction models of perceived post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) symptoms development among trauma-exposed Ukrainian adults (n = 761) after 1.5 years of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.This research was designed as a survey in line with the methodology of “Transparent reporting of a multivariable prediction model for individual prognosis or diagnosis” checklist. The survey included a questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics and specifics of trauma exposure, as well as validated self-repo...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - January 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mariana Velykodna Olha Charyieva Natalia Kvitka Kateryna Mitchenko Oksana Shylo Oksana Tkachenko Source Type: research
Predictor of depression and anxiety among caregivers of hospitalized patients with mental illness
This study is the one of the limited studies conducted in Saudi Arabia to identify predictor of depression and anxiety among caregivers of hospitalized patients with mental illness. The study has used a validated scales to assess the main study outcomes. (Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion)
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - January 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Abd Alhadi Hasan Amal Alsulami Source Type: research
Stigma research in Arab countries: a rapid review
This study identified a growing interest in stigma-related topics in Arab countries, with a notable increase in the number of publications and citations over the past decade. Research focused on various aspects of stigma, including mental health, HIV, COVID-19 and diverse health conditions, shedding light on the prevalent challenges faced by different populations. Additionally, comparative studies highlighted the influence of culture and gender on the expression of stigma in the region.To combat stigma in Arab countries, this study suggests the need for culturally sensitive interventions, integration of mental health servi...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - December 28, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Waleed Sweileh Source Type: research
Analysis and mapping of research on barriers to mental health service utilization in minority and underserved groups (1993-2022)
Waleed Sweileh Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This paper aims to investigate research activity on barriers for minority and underserved groups to access and use mental health services.Using Scopus, relevant articles published from 1993 to 2022 were collected. The final list included 122 articles.Research hotspots included cultural and ethnic barriers, obstacles encountered by LGBTQ+ individuals, challenges faced by refugees and immigrants, limited access in rural areas and barriers affecting special populations. The top 10 cited articles focused on language barriers, cult...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - December 28, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Waleed Sweileh Source Type: research
Scoping review of peer support for adults and young people experiencing loneliness and social isolation
Daryl Mahon Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- Loneliness and social isolation are risk factors for morbidity and mortality and a growing health concern. Peer support is an intervention that has shown efficacy in the wider health-care arena. However, little is known about its effectiveness when working with adults and adolescents experiencing these issues. The purpose of this study is to conduct a scoping review on loneliness and social isolation in adult and youth populations.A preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses extension for scoping reviews w...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - December 26, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Daryl Mahon Source Type: research
Writing and falling through the cracks
Kirsty Lilley Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The purpose of this paper is to explore the many ways in which those who have experienced early life adversity and trauma can continue to be failed within health-care settings and other organisations. The author explores the impact that repeated exposure to indifference and a lack of help and support has on the ability to recover and rebuild a meaningful life. The author takes the reader through a journey of various autoethnographic vignettes to explore the living experience of continuing to be unseen. The author hopes to contr...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - December 26, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kirsty Lilley Source Type: research
Using a digital app to monitor the effects of sexual harassment on mental health
This study aims to explore how Pakistani women use strategies to cope with sexual harassment when using public transport and its mediating role in their issues with mental health.Given that the data collection task on such a culturally sensitive topic was crucial, a mobile application for anonymized data collection was used, which appeared to be an effective strategy. Using the mobile application, 1,054 women who use public transport submitted their responses; however, the analysis is based on 250 usable responses. Their experience of harassment was measured using the Sexual Harassment Experience Questionnaire, their menta...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - December 22, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Amina Muazzam Aqsa Shabbir Naveed Iqbal Muhammad Faran Mubeena Munir Fatima Kamran Source Type: research
Reaching out for help
Kirsty Lilley Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The purpose of this paper is to illustrate how often survivors are dismissed and unsupported in response to actively reaching out for help with distress. The author hopes the vignettes written about in this piece will serve to support and contribute to a body of work, which will educate professionals how to better support. The author shares various experiences when opportunities to help were denied and the impact this had on recovery. It is also noted that the responses of some health professionals mirror the original trauma su...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - December 21, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kirsty Lilley Source Type: research
Exploring lesbian adolescence: an analysis of Abha Dawesar ’s
Exploring lesbian adolescence: an analysis of Abha Dawesar’s Morve Roshan K., Manohar Dugaje Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The purpose of this study is to examine the advancement of cultural transformation over time demands certain alterations in human perceptions. It also aims to examine the 21st century’s many radical changes in India, the constant legal battles to decriminalize homosexuality, and challenges to the rigid dichotomy between heterosexuality and homosexuality. Besides, it influences popular culture among the masses, which has turned out to create a more...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - December 21, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Morve Roshan K. Manohar Dugaje Source Type: research
Participation in mental health schemes in Malaysia: perspectives of young intellectuals
This study examined the participation in mental health takaful schemes among young intellectuals in two public universities in Malaysia.Drawing from the Attitude-Social Influence-Self-Efficacy (ASE), this study evaluated the effects of attitude, social influence and self-efficacy on participation in mental health takaful schemes using an empirical investigation surveying 767 respondents who were identified as young intellectuals in Malaysia.Evidently, the ASE factors shape the development of participation in mental health takaful schemes among young intellectuals.This study is confined in terms of the context and variables...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - December 19, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Hanudin Amin Source Type: research
Emotional intelligence and mental well-being of students in Indian higher education sector: an SEM based analysis
This study aims to provide empirical insights pertaining to the impact of trait emotional intelligence on the mental well-being of students in higher education institutions (HEIs) in India.In the current study, responses from a total of 252 students were randomly taken from different universities of Uttarakhand (India). The analysis was done using structural equation modelling AMOS 23.The current study empirically established the positive impact of trait emotional intelligence (TEI) on the mental well-being of students and highlighted the relevance of TEI in curbing the psychological distress in students of HEIs.This study...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - December 7, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Shikha Rana Vandana Singh Nishant Chaturvedi Source Type: research
Climate change and mental health: impact on people with disabilities
Shinu Vig, Sunita Dwivedi Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This paper aims to examine why people with disabilities (PWDs) are at risk due to climate change. It also discusses the linkage between climate change events and the mental health of the disabled population.This paper follows a qualitative approach.Climate change can affect the mental well-being of PWDs in several ways such as increased vulnerability, displacement-related trauma, social isolation, loss of independence, climate anxiety and eco-grief.The paper has practical implications for policymakers. Because clima...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - December 4, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Shinu Vig Sunita Dwivedi Source Type: research
