“Self-compassion and life satisfaction in Vietnamese adolescents: the mediating role of emotional and behavioral problems”
Vinh Tuan Nguyen, Cat Tuong Phuoc Nguyen Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The current study aims to examine the relationship between self-compassion and life satisfaction in Vietnamese adolescents and investigate the possibility that emotional and behavioural problems mediate this relationship.Quantitative means of data collection and analysis were used to investigate the relationship between self-compassion and life satisfaction and the underlying mechanism of this relationship. A set of questionnaires was presented to a sample of 828 adolescents (M age = 14.61; SD = 1.08)...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - November 30, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Vinh Tuan Nguyen Cat Tuong Phuoc Nguyen Source Type: research
Editorial
Jerome Carson, Michelle Yvette Tytherleigh Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. 27, No. 4, pp.273-275 (Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion)
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - November 30, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jerome Carson Michelle Yvette Tytherleigh Source Type: research
The Platt 3p (P3p) model of mental health interventions
Ian Andrew Platt Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This paper aims to introduce the Platt 3p model (P3p), an innovative framework aiming to address the mental health needs of young people. The model comprises three dimensions: past, present and potential, on which any mental health intervention should act to improve mental health outcomes.A conceptual analysis is made that uses an interdisciplinary approach to draw on existing research and theories from psychology, developmental science and educational interventions to create the P3p model.The P3p model presents a multi-laye...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - November 23, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ian Andrew Platt Source Type: research
Measuring the impact of loneliness, physical activity, and self esteem on the health of the retired people
This study aims to measure the impact of loneliness, physical activity (PA) and self-esteem on the health of retired people and also checks the moderating role of living arrangements and gender of the elderly people on this relationship.Four standardized scales were used in the study to measure four different constructs: Self-Worth Questionnaire, UCLA Loneliness Scale Version 3, General Health Questionnaire-28 and Physical Activity Scale for Elders. Structural equation modelling was applied to the four constructs.The study concluded that loneliness has a negative and significant impact on the health of retired people, whil...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - November 23, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Eliza Sharma John Ben Prince Source Type: research
“You get good at becoming secretive, at hiding it.” Shame and loneliness: the mental health impacts of skin picking disorder
This study draws attention to the complex nature of both SPD and loneliness. It highlights how those living with the disorder are reluctant to seek help, resulting in low rates of treatment access and distrust in health providers.As SPD is little understood, it can be erroneously deemed a “choice”; seldom discussed as a condition, it can lead to exclusion and withdrawal. The sense of shame of both appearance and behaviour interplays with and compounds the shame of loneliness and can force the individual into a further cycle of withdrawal and isolation.While research suggests SPD should be acknowledged as a public healt...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - November 21, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Marta Isibor Olivia Sagan Source Type: research
Impact of gender discrimination on young Indian women ’s mental health: do benevolent childhood experiences play any role?
This study aims to understand the impact of gender discrimination on hopelessness and emotional vulnerability. Further, we attempted to determine whether benevolent childhood experiences (BCEs) moderate the relationships of gender discrimination with hopelessness and emotional vulnerability.Data from 445 young women from India was gathered from a cross-sectional survey. Measures included gender discrimination inventory, Beck’s hopelessness inventory, emotional vulnerability scale and BCE scale.Results yielded a significant positive association of gender discrimination with hopelessness and emotional vulnerability. BCEs w...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - November 20, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Bhoomika N. Jadhav P. Padma Sri Lekha E.P. Abdul Azeez Jyoti Sharma Archana Yadav Mufina Begam J. Source Type: research
The mediating effect of psychological distress and bullying victimization on the relationship between alexithymia and fibromyalgia among school adolescents
This study aims to test the mediating effect of psychological distress and bullying victimization on the relationship between alexithymia and fibromyalgia (FM) among school adolescents.This study used cross-sectional, correlational design. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaire. The sample consisted of 1,000 school adolescents at Grade 9–12 who were recruited randomly using multistrategic sampling technique.The analysis showed that alexithymia was a significant predictor of FM (odds ratio [OR] = 1.065). Psychological distress was also a significant predictor of FM; however, its mediating effect resulted...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - November 20, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Eman Alslman Imad Thultheen Shaher H. Hamaideh Basema Nofal Renad Hamdan-Mansour Ayman Hamdan Mansour Source Type: research
Is supported living a pathway to recovery? A preliminary investigation of a new model
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a defined model of supported living using in terms of reductions made to aspects of clinical and social recovery.A naturalistic, non-controlled assessment was conducting using using the Camberwell Assessment of Need Clinical Scale with a sample of adults with severe and enduring mental illness residing with a UK-based mental health company at 1 of 12 UK locations.Analysis regarding preliminary outcomes relating to health and social need is presented with comparison between admission and six-months post-admission (N = 90). Additional analysis relating to outcomes at 12 months is a...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - November 17, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Steven Barnes Jerome Carson Kevin Gournay Source Type: research
Facilitating a hearing voices group on acute and psychiatric intensive care units to promote acceptance and hope: preliminary learning and reflections
John McEwan McManus, Styliani Gkika, Elaine Swift Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- Hearing voices can be a debilitating and traumatic experience, and psychiatric hospitals can feel unsafe and overstimulating to voice hearers. Research suggests this may prolong a service user’s admission time and lead to an unhelpful experience. Therefore, a hearing voices group (HVG) was developed to create a safe space where voice hearers could share their story with others with lived experience and access support.The group was developed by the first author under the supervision of the i...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - November 6, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: John McEwan McManus Styliani Gkika Elaine Swift Source Type: research
Examining the interplay between resilience, mental health and young adults: insights from bibliometric analysis on historical, contemporary and future trends
This study aims to conduct a complete bibliometric analysis of published research to develop a solid roadmap for future research into developing young adults’ mental health and resilience and to further the body of knowledge and scientific advancement in this area.A literature search using VOSviewer, through Web of Science, was conducted to identify young adult mental health and resilience studies. A total of 226 studies were identified between 1993 and the end of June 2022, as the number of published studies increased. Extracted data included citation, co-citation, keyword and co-word analyses.This study evaluates the c...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - November 3, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Christine Nya-Ling Tan Muhammad Ashraf Fauzi Source Type: research
Remarkable lives – Robyn Clegg-Gibson in conversation with Robert Hurst
Robyn Clegg-Gibson, Robert Hurst Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The purpose of this paper is to share Robyn Clegg-Gibson’s story.Robyn wrote a biography of her experiences. Robert then asked a series of questions from the perspective of a mental health academic researcher.Robyn shared stories from her life, and how her experiences have shaped her life and herself.Narratives such as this give us an overview of only a single person’s experiences. However, they allow the person with lived experience to explore their story in depth.What Robyn has written is very emotional...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - October 25, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Robyn Clegg-Gibson Robert Hurst Source Type: research
The weight of “the keys”: two autoethnographic accounts of how mental health nurse training has changed over the decades
This study reports on the experience of two registered nurses. Therefore, the sample size is small. However, autoethnography is acknowledged as an effective means of delivering qualitative research; in addition, the authors access and use material from the wider literature to triangulate and critique their approach. This paper adds to the literature but also allows for duplication by others to further test the findings.This type of study provides an opportunity for others to review, compare and contrast nursing or other multi-discipline changes in training/curriculum. The research method is one that is transferable and can...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - October 23, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Barrie Green Jake Stanworth Source Type: research
“Not so good vibrations”: five collaborative autoethnographic accounts of Brian Wilson, his life, music, rock “n” recovery’
Patrick Hopkinson, Mats Niklasson, Peter Bryngelsson, Andrew Voyce, Jerome Carson Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The purpose of this paper is to provide an analysis of the life of the musician Brian Wilson from five different perspectives.The authors used a mixed method of collaborative autoethnography, psychobiography and digital team ethnography to try and better understand the life and contributions of Brian Wilson.Each of the five contributors provides different insights into the life and music of Brian Wilson.While the focus of this paper is on a single individual, a...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - October 19, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Patrick Hopkinson Mats Niklasson Peter Bryngelsson Andrew Voyce Jerome Carson Source Type: research
Facilitating workplace friendships for individuals with limited work capacity
David Chun Yin Li Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This paper aims to provide strategies for individuals with limited work capacity (LWC) to build workplace friendships and foster inclusion, which can benefit their mental health.The paper integrates key theories such as social exchange theory and the similarity-attraction paradigm to analyze the dynamics of relationships. Practical tips grounded in the existing literature are outlined.Effective communication, building trust, showing mutual respect and discovering common interests can facilitate friendship development for em...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - October 16, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: David Chun Yin Li Source Type: research
Post-adversarial appreciation: a novel re-conceptualisation of posttraumatic growth
Madison Harding-White, Dara Mojtahedi, Jerome Carson Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This paper aims to explore current inconsistencies within the theoretical framework of current posttraumatic growth (PTG) literature in support of the suggestion for an alternative novel phenomenon labelled “post-adversarial appreciation”.This re-conceptualisation has developed from the findings of empirical research conducted by the authors and their understanding of PTG.Significant inconsistencies persist across the PTG literature in relation to the parameters required for PTG to man...
Source: Mental Health and Social Inclusion - October 6, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Madison Harding-White Dara Mojtahedi Jerome Carson Source Type: research
