Mental Health Awareness Research Articles

AWARENESS ON MENTAL HEALTH AMONG THE STUDENTS OF HIGHER SECONDARY LEVEL: A STUDY

In formal educational system the most important stage of education is the secondary stage. Especially the higher secondary stage can be considered as the gateway of building a better career in the life of any student. All students of this stage feel pressure in their study for securing good marks in the exam. Moreover they feel anxiety as well as stress because of preparing themselves for entrance exams. Apart from these there are so many students which use to face several problems, like- poverty, lack of transportation, gender disparity, parent’s illiteracy, natural calamities and superstitions and so on. So it is very difficult to adjust with these kind of situations along with their heavy pressure of study. Sometime the students of secondary level cannot cope up with such type of overloaded situations. Therefore it is very important to keep their mental health in a sound position so that they can tackle their problems and perform their duties properly. They should know about their mental health problems and they should be aware about the importance of mental health. Especially the students of secondary level need to know the various means of development of their mental health. The present study is aimed at creating awareness about the need and importance of mental health among the students. The objectives are-1. To study the problems of mental health of the students. 2. To study the awareness towards mental health among the students. 3. To study the difference between boy and girl students in mental health awareness.

How Individuals with Mental Health Challenges Coped During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

There is growing awareness of the significant mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on many Americans. Less is known about the effects on individuals who were living with mental health conditions prior to the pandemic's onset. In addition, little research has explored how this group is coping positively with the challenges of COVID-19. Understanding the strengths these individuals bring to pandemic demands and disruptions can inform recovery for these individuals in the aftermath of this public health emergency. Using results from a cross-sectional, online survey administered during April and May 2020, we use qualitative methods to examine how individuals with symptoms of depression and anxiety were coping with COVID-19. Participants were recruited from two networks of statewide behavioral health community programs in New Jersey and New York. Data come from 48 participants who reported current symptoms of anxiety assessed by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-2 Scale and/or depression assessed by the Patient Health Questionnaire-2. These respondents demonstrated resilience in navigating disruptions brought on by COVID-19 and reported a range of healthy coping strategies. We identified three themes characterizing successful coping strategies, including utilizing social support systems, practicing self-care, and adjusting one's mindset to deal with challenging experiences. When designing programs, policies, and clinical approaches to support people with mental health conditions, it is essential to focus on strengths. The coping strategies shared by the individuals in this study demonstrate and build on their resilience. More research is needed to discover the strengths people exhibit to deal with the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Development Of Digital Learning Platform to Boost Chinese Children’s Mental Health Awareness: Experts’ Evaluation

The increasing prevalence of mental health disorders among children, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, calls for innovative educational approaches and tools. Traditional mental health curriculum in Chinese elementary schools often rely on didactic methods that fail to engage students effectively. The “Mind Explorers” digital learning platform addresses this issue by enhancing mental health awareness among grade-2 students. Based on the ADDIE instructional design model and Biggs’ Constructive Alignment model, the platform integrates learning outcomes, content, activities, and assessments via Google Site. The sample unit “Know About Yourself” focuses on self-awareness and emotional regulation through storytelling, reflective activities, and interactive quizzes. Expert evaluations indicate positive reception of the platform’s content, usability, and educational alignment, with suggestions for enhancing design aesthetics and accessibility. Through a mixed-methods research design, this study underscores the potential of digital tool to transform mental health education, promoting engaging and effective learning experiences for young learners.

Exploring the State of Mental Well-Being Among B40 Women

The solution projects under The All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia on the Sustainable Development Goals (APPGM-SDG) have played a significant role in empowering the local communities, particularly women through Income Generation (IG) and Community Learning Center (CLC) projects. The initiative consists of twelve modules on entrepreneurship skills and handholding, with a minimum of 10 to 25 beneficiaries from the B40 category who are mentored by the Solution Provider (SP) throughout the following three to four months. Each project was awarded a RM40,000 grant to provide the beneficiaries with skills and knowledge that will allow them to be independent entrepreneurs. It was discovered through the four case studies that adhered to SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) that certain female beneficiaries were experiencing such high levels of life pressure that negatively impacted their mental health due to a lack of necessary coping strategies to manage the stress and uncomfortable emotions. The reasons vary, ranging from personal issues and societal pressures to the inherent challenges of entrepreneurship. The finding shows that the project’s method of group activities or social groups enhances the beneficiaries’ mental health by providing them with encouragement, hope, and drive to succeed in life. It is also highly recommended to provide mental health awareness as one of the compulsory modules in the solution projects to equip women with appropriate coping techniques for overall success.

Implementation of a population mental health and wellness text-message service: a mixed-methods study

BackgroundDespite the growing adoption of digital health tools as a means to support mental health, many individuals remain unaware of the variety of mental health resources available to them through this format. To address this knowledge gap, this study advanced the design, development, and implementation of a text-based service called SaskWell to raise awareness of evidence based mental health resources and create more immediate connections to these tools. The two primary objectives of the study were to assess and evaluate the adoption of SaskWell by focusing on user acceptance, satisfaction, and perceived benefit, and to identify factors which contributed to user engagement with the SaskWell text-based service. Both quantitative and qualitative data contributed to the final study results.ResultsThis study utilized a co-designed text-messaging service to provide residents of Saskatchewan an important connection to digital mental health and wellness resources during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using the RE-AIM framework as an implementation guide, four distinct cycles of SaskWell were delivered with modifications to the service in each subsequent cycle based on user engagement, feedback, and the direction of a community advisory group. Quantitative data was collected through user engagement text message response data, along with enrollment and exit surveys, while semi-structured interviews served as the primary means of qualitative data collection. In addition to the quantitative user data, these user interviews resulted in themes exploring motivation to sign-up for the service, perceptions of texting as a mechanism to deliver mental health resources, the impact of SaskWell on mental health and well-being, and beliefs on the future potential of text-based mental health supports.ConclusionsBoth the user engagement survey and the qualitative data supported the worth of ongoing efforts to refine and extend the use of text messaging as a means to engage citizens around the awareness and use of digital mental health and wellness resources. As the pandemic has receded into the background in many peoples’ daily lives, for healthcare providers, and others who continue to be impacted more heavily by the persistent challenges of this global event, this type of service may continue to be timely.

Starting conversations about mental health and wellbeing in Australian culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Australia is a multicultural nation with nearly 30% of the population born overseas. Migrants' mental health can be impacted by discrimination, racism and experiences relating to asylum and immigration. These can be compounded by low help-seeking caused by stigmatized beliefs and poor mental health literacy. My Mind, My Voice (MMMV) is a co-designed program aiming to promote awareness of mental health and wellbeing for people with a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background. This research project explored the perceived impacts and value of MMMV and processes leading to those impacts. A mixture of internal quantitative and qualitative evaluation surveys (n = 32) and researcher-conducted semi-structured interviews (n = 9) were conducted with CALD organization and community members who attended training workshops, presented MMMV events or attended an event. Data were analysed using a reflexive thematic analysis approach. Five themes were developed: culturally relevant and respectful, cross-cultural connections, the importance of language, increasing confidence and literacy and the potential to change attitudes. Being involved with a co-produced program that was culturally relevant and respectful was a positive experience that enhanced people's confidence and literacy. Feeling respected, valued and validated helped participants feel empowered to develop and deliver mental health and wellbeing education in their community. Open, honest conversations are an important way to break down stigma and start conversations about mental health and wellbeing in CALD communities. Evaluation outcomes demonstrate the success of MMMV's collaborative approach, which can inform the development and evaluation of CALD mental health promotion interventions.

Strengthening the PCA organization's awareness of the importance of mental health

Aisyiyah Ngampilan Branch, committed to women's empowerment, initiated a mental health program in response to Indonesia's high rate of mental disorders. This program aimed to enhance administrators' awareness and understanding of mental health, equipping them to empower the community in this area. The program was implemented through socialization methods. Results showed a significant increase in administrators' knowledge of mental health and stress management, with success rates of 88% and 85%, respectively. Additionally, the branch received a sound system to strengthen its infrastructure. This program benefits both administrators and the broader community. By understanding mental health and stress management, women can better navigate life's challenges, both within families and organizations. The program's integration of Islamic values aligns with community needs.

Attitude, Knowledge and Perception Among General Public About Tele-Manas Services in Delhi NCR

This study delves into the impact of the National Tele Mental Health Programme of India, known as Tele MANAS, on public access to and perceptions of mental health services in Delhi NCR. Despite India's rich history in mental health awareness, contemporary hurdles such as accessibility and stigma persist. Tele MANAS end eavours to tackle these challenges by offering integrated tele-mental health services across the nation. Through a cross-sectional study involving 207 participants, this research delves into public attitudes, knowledge and awareness regarding Tele MANAS. Findings reveal a notable demand for mental health services but a limited awareness of the program. Notably, social media and television emerged as primary channels for awareness dissemination. While attitudes toward Tele MANAS were generally positive, there remains a need for targeted outreach to engage neutral segments of the population. Analysis uncovered variations in demand, awareness, and perception, highlighting the necessity for tailored strategies. This research holds significant implications for improving Tele MANAS's efficacy and advancing mental health care in India. By understanding the current landscape and addressing gaps in awareness and access, Tele MANAS can better serve the populace, particularly in regions like Delhi NCR. Moreover, the study underscores the importance of ongoing efforts to destigmatize mental health issues and ensure equitable access to quality care for all individuals, regardless of background or demographics.

Awareness. Interaction. Direction. (A.I.D.): evaluation of a novel mental health awareness training

ABSTRACT Objective The current study evaluates the effectiveness of Awareness. Interaction. Direction. (A.I.D.), a novel Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) that was developed to address training limitations of some existing MHATs. Method Between 2022 and 2023, data was collected from 1198 participants who were from a university, working for K-12 schools, or community members in the Mid-Western United States. Participants self-selected or were assigned by their supervisor to complete the A.I.D. training. Prior to and after completing the training, participants answered questions pertaining to mental health knowledge, their confidence in implementing the A.I.D. action plan, and personal stigma. Paired responses for the mental health knowledge questions before and after the A.I.D. training were compared using McNemar’s test. Linear mixed models were used to compare confidence and personal stigma outcomes before and after the A.I.D. training. Results After completion of the A.I.D. training, participants demonstrated a significant increase in mental health knowledge and confidence in implementing the A.I.D. action plan and a significant decrease in personal mental illness stigma. Significant differences by age and gender were identified. Discussion The current study demonstrated the novel A.I.D. training is an effective training. A.I.D. provides a MHAT option that is brief and that can be delivered in different formats (e.g. virtual or in-person) to best accommodate the individuals receiving the training. This presents organisations with another MHAT option.

Scoping review of barriers to mental health service utilization among medical students and residents

Background: Undergraduate medical students and resident doctors face high rates of anxiety, depression, and psychological distress. Despite these issues, their mental health service utilization is very low; this can be attributed to various structural and attitudinal factors. The current research aims to highlight such barriers to accessing mental health care and bridge the existing research gap. Methods: A literature search on barriers to mental health treatment for medical students was conducted involving PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus databases, along with bibliographic search, from inception till 30th April 2023 to identify relevant English records with full-text available. Studies not involving medical students or not assessing treatment barriers, and non-original papers were excluded. Results: Our comprehensive literature search yielded 12 articles. We identified six key themes concerning barriers to accessing mental health services: stigmatization, attitudinal barriers, confidentiality concerns, time constraints, lack of knowledge, and access to services. Discussion: Stigmatization was found to be a prominent barrier, while attitudinal barriers included beliefs that mental health problems are a sign of weakness and should be managed independently. Medical students and residents also worried about breaches in confidentiality affecting their interpersonal relationships and career prospects. Time constraints due to demanding academic and clinical responsibilities also posed challenges in seeking mental health care. These critical barriers to mental health service utilization among medical students and residents can be addressed through mental health awareness campaigns in college campuses, universal mental health screening in medical schools, providing internet-based services and collaborative programs with local mental health professionals to widen the treatment options.

Beyond Bollywood: A Critical Exploration of Mental Health Awareness in 'Dear Zindagi' and 'Chhichhore'

Beyond Bollywood: A Critical Exploration of Mental Health Awareness in 'Dear Zindagi' and 'Chhichhore'

Confronting and managing ethical dilemmas in social work using ChatGPT

ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly proving to be capable of assisting humans in complex decision-making processes. ChatGPT has become a crucial tool for assessing mental health and emotional awareness and helping to predict outcomes. Social workers’ use of ChatGPT in navigating ethical dilemmas remains relatively unexplored. In this study, ChatGPT is compared to the Israeli Ethics Committee’s responses to assess its utility in aiding social workers’ ethical decisions. We translated questions previously sent to the Israeli Ethics Committee and posed them to ChatGPT-4 twice, one month apart. A significant improvement was observed in ChatGPT's second round of responses, which were more comprehensive and emphasised ethical dilemma complexity. ChatGPT consistently highlighted conflicting obligations and professional boundaries, contributing to a more nuanced understanding of ethical issues. The Ethics Committee’s responses provided clearer, more actionable guidance, and was more concerned with legal issues. ChatGPT’s tendency to address a variety of considerations ensures its potential to enhance ethical decision-making awareness and its value as a tool for social workers but it is not yet capable of independently resolving ethical dilemmas. ChatGPT's promising progress in supporting ethical decision-making in social work has led to discussions regarding the ethical implications of AI implementation within therapeutic professions.

Addressing a Social Media Addiction and Solution from Simplified Kundalini Yoga Practices

ABSTRACT Social media's impact on the mental health of youngsters is complex and multifaceted. While it provides connectivity and opportunities, it also presents challenges. Excessive usage can lead to feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression, as users compare their lives to curated online personas. Cyberbullying and online harassment further exacerbate emotional distress. The constant need for validation through likes and comments can negatively affect self-esteem. Moreover, the fast-paced, curated nature of social media can foster unrealistic beauty standards and induce body image issues. However, social media can also offer support networks and resources for mental health awareness. Finding a balance between online and offline interactions, promoting Yoga is a best solution. Simplified Kundalini Yoga is a practice that helps to connect with our innermost selves and tap into our spiritual nature. By cultivating a sense of mindfulness and awareness, we can develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the world.

Young People's Barriers and Facilitators of Engagement with Web-Based Mental Health Interventions for Anxiety and Depression: A Qualitative Study.

The prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms in young people have increased in many countries around the world. Web-based mental health interventions (or W-MHIs) have the potential to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms for young people. Although W-MHIs have become more widely used by young people since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, real-world engagement in these W-MHIs has remained low compared with engagement reported in research studies. Moreover, there are limited studies examining factors influencing engagement with W-MHIs in the post-COVID-19 pandemic years. This study aims to explore barriers and facilitators of engagement with W-MHIs for anxiety and depression among young people. Seventeen semi-structured interviews and one focus group with three participants were conducted online via Zoom between February and March 2023. Participants were young people aged 18-25 years who had self-reported experience of anxiety and/or depression in the past 6months, lived in Australia, and considered using W-MHIs to manage their anxiety and/or depression symptoms. Inductive thematic analysis was performed to understand the key barriers and facilitators of young people's engagement with W-MHIs. Both individual- and intervention-related factors influenced young people's engagement with W-MHIs. Facilitators of engagement included personal trust and beliefs in W-MHIs, ability to contact a health professional, programme suitability (e.g., affordability, content aligning with user needs), programme usability (e.g., user interface), and accessibility of the online platform. Barriers included concerns about online security, lack of human interaction and immediate responses from health professionals (if any), and negative experience with mental health programmes. Participants expressed greater willingness to pay if they could contact health professionals during the programme. Better promotion strategies for mental health and W-MHI awareness are needed to increase the perceived importance and priority of mental health interventions among young people. Young people should be involved in the W-MHI co-design to enhance the programme suitability and usability for young people, fostering their engagement with W-MHIs.

Mental Health Awareness and Stigma in Rural vs. Urban Communities

Mental Health Awareness and Stigma in Rural vs. Urban Communities

THE TRANSITIVITY SYSTEM ANALYSIS ON BANGTAN SONYEONDAN’S (BTS) SPEECH TEXT

The Love Myself Campaign, a collaborative project between BTS and UNICEF, is a campaign that voices the importance of loving yourself. As part of the campaign, BTS gave a speech at the 73rd UN General Assembly on September 28, 2018. The researcher used the speech text in this campaign as data in literature research, which was analyzed using a descriptive qualitative method. The study aims to discover how mental health awareness is conveyed through the transitivity system. Systemic Functional Linguistics by M.A.K. Halliday is used as a theory to analyze data, more precisely, the transitivity system in ideological meta functions. This meta function sees language as a symbol of human experience in the real world and the mind. Meanwhile, transitivity is a system that represents human experience as a process. The researcher found three dominators: the mental process (20) showed that the speaker tried to motivate the audience through his or her personal feelings and experiences; the first person "I" (42) showed that the speaker made himself the central subject of the speech. The non-circumstance clause (53) showed that the speech was global. Through these results, it can be concluded that the soft campaign method conveys the concept of mental health awareness in speech.

Mental Health Applications of Generative AI and Large Language Modeling in the United States.

(1) Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) has flourished in recent years. More specifically, generative AI has had broad applications in many disciplines. While mental illness is on the rise, AI has proven valuable in aiding the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. However, there is little to no research about precisely how much interest there is in AI technology. (2) Methods: We performed a Google Trends search for "AI and mental health" and compared relative search volume (RSV) indices of "AI", "AI and Depression", and "AI and anxiety". This time series study employed Box-Jenkins time series modeling to forecast long-term interest through the end of 2024. (3) Results: Within the United States, AI interest steadily increased throughout 2023, with some anomalies due to media reporting. Through predictive models, we found that this trend is predicted to increase 114% through the end of the year 2024, with public interest in AI applications being on the rise. (4) Conclusions: According to our study, we found that the awareness of AI has drastically increased throughout 2023, especially in mental health. This demonstrates increasing public awareness of mental health and AI, making advocacy and education about AI technology of paramount importance.

Physical activity and sedentary behavior perceptions in overweight and obese adults: A systematic review of qualitative study.

One of the largest hazards to human health is obesity, which is intimately related to sedentarism and physical inactivity. Understanding the perspectives and attitudes of adults with overweight or obesity towards their lifestyle choices related to sedentary behavior and physical activity is essential for mitigating associated health risks. This systematic review aims to collate the extent of qualitative research on the perception of sedentary behavior and physical activity among adults with overweight and obesity. A comprehensive search of Scopus, PubMed, CINAHL, and Web of Science, databases was conducted, which yielded 2,881 articles. A total of 2591 abstracts were screened, and 45 full-text articles were examined. A total of nine qualitative studies involving adults with overweight or obesity (BMI > 25 kg/m 2) were included in this systematic review. Data extraction utilized Rayyan.qcri.org software, and studies were critically appraised using Joanna Briggs's Institute checklist for qualitative research. The included studies revealed a diverse array of themes, wherein a few perceived factors reported towards sedentary behavior were lack of awareness about the hazards, mode of relaxation, family commitment, technology use, motivation deficits, and fatigue. Barriers to physical activity encompassed social, cultural, and environmental factors. In contrast, peer support, fitness facility access, accountability, mental health awareness, well-being, and weight management facilitate physical activity involvement. Perceptions in overweight and obese adults on sedentary living and exercise are intricate and multifaceted. This review provides valuable insights that can inform clinicians and researchers in promoting regular physical activity for adults with overweight and obesity.

Refining the prevalence inflation hypothesis: Disentangling overinterpretation from self-fulfilling prophecies

The prevalence inflation hypothesis suggests that mental health awareness efforts can lead to an increase in rates of mental illness, first because awareness efforts encourage individuals with subclinical levels of distress to see their problems as mental illnesses (“overinterpretation”), and second because these individuals may then think and act in ways that promote actual mental illness (“self-fulfilling prophecy”). In this discussion paper, I argue that these two components are best understood—and best studied—as two distinct hypotheses. I present each hypothesis, discuss early evidence regarding each one, and outline the benefits of studying them independently.

Social sustainability on European food festival websites: A multimodal discourse analysis

Food festival websites often showcase the commitment of events towards a socially relevant issue. However, it is challenging to communicate how events contribute to the well-being of communities. This paper analyses European food festival websites to explore to what extent events' social benefits are represented in their online communication. The research is based on a multimodal discourse concerned with the interaction between visual, textual, and design elements. Findings show that intergenerational connections, awareness of physical and mental health, and the preservation of local food heritage are the most salient discourses related to social sustainability when these are represented on the websites. In most cases, sustainability initiatives to assure access and inclusion of diverse community members stay hidden. Food festival organizers are advised to use inclusive online communication to foster a sense of community, inclusivity, and social equity.