Mental Welfare Research Articles

Addressing Ambiguous Loss Through Group Therapy

When children are placed out of the home, state child protective service departments continue to voice their desire to place these children with relatives rather than in traditional foster care. Research has shown the positive impact kinship placement can have for the child; however, there is no consistent way kinship caregivers are supported once the child is placed in their care. This article will show mental health and child welfare workers how the theory of ambiguous loss can be applied in a group format to provide support for kin guardians to address the feelings of loss they face within themselves and the children they care for.

Nursing practice in sexual dimension of patients: Literature review

Sexuality is human rights, a fundamental part of healthy life which is defined as the absence of illness, social, emotional, mental and physical welfare in relation to the sexuality and has become the consideration of health service aspect. Sexual health is one of the parts of the patient's holistic needs in which the nurse has the responsibility and nursing practice through sexual education. Sexual dimension is not an easy to discuss since culturally it is not easy to express. So, it has become a topic which needs to be explored. To identify the description of nursing practice in the patient's sexual health dimension and various factors which obstruct the implementation of sexual discussion. The research was conducted using databases such as PubMed, MEDLINE, ProQuest and Google Scholar. The articles were published within the period of 2000-2018. The synthesis was done based on twenty articles with the main variables namely attitude, belief, nursing practice and obstacles in sexual discussion which comply the checklist of Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Checklist. There were five main topics which elaborated nursing practice when discussing sexual topic with the patient, namely the attitude in discussing sexuality topic, the level of comfort and self confidence in the discussion, initiation in discussing sexuality, spending time in discussing sexuality and the obstacle in conducting sexual discussion. Lack of knowledge and the lack of continuity of education through training was one of the factors that obstructed sexual discussion with the patient.

조현병 스펙트럼 장애와 관련한 정신건강복지법에 대한 비판적 고찰

조현병 스펙트럼 장애와 관련한 정신건강복지법에 대한 비판적 고찰

Epidemiological Aspects of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder among pupils in Al-Hilla City – Babylon Province –Iraq

Background: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder was an important issue of mental health and welfare affecting pupils at the primary school specially in conflict affected areas including Iraq.Objectives: To identify the prevalence and the epidemiological profile of ADHD among pupils in Al-Hilla city –Babylon province/Iraq.Methodology: This was a cross sectional study which was conducted in 4 randomly selected groups by lottery , the pupils at the primary schools located in AL-Hilla city center, the study was conducted during the academic year 2016-2017 , 100 children were randomly selected from the first three primary school grades. A structured questionnaire was used to assess the behavior of pupils by both teachers and parents after obtaining their verbal consents. The questionnaire was designed according to the formula of diagnostic criteria of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorders used by American Academy of Pediatrics.Results: The overall prevalence of ADHD in the study group was 14%,.The male to female ratio was 3.5:1, there was a highly significant association between this disorder and the presence of family history of this health problem p<0.001, parents tobacco smoking habit was significantly associated with the presence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among their children ( the combined type)p<0.05, there was significant relationship between poor school achievement and this behavioral problem p<0.05.In conclusion, ADHD is an important health problem among pupils in Hilla city . Intervention should be made to improve health care providers and teachers’ knowledge about this problem and control the modifiable risk factors.

The Effect of Assertive Training on Bullying in Junior High School

&lt;em&gt;Bullying&lt;/em&gt; merupakan fenomena yang umum dan masalah yang universal pada anak usia sekolah. &lt;em&gt;Bullying &lt;/em&gt;dapat menimbulkan efek yang serius/ negatif terhadap kesehatan mental dan kesejahteraan anak. Salah satu strategi yang dapat dilakukan untuk mencegah bullying adalah dengan latihan ketrampilan asertif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi pengaruh latihan asertif terhadap pencegahan bullying pada siswa SMP 28 Padang. Desain penelitian adalah Quasi eksperimen dengan jumlah sampel 81 sampel (43 Kontrol dan 38 intervensi). Intervensi yang diberikan adalah latihan asertif training dengan 5 sesi selama 30 – 45 menit, yang terdiri dari berkomunikasi dengan orang lain, menyatakan “tidak” pada pernyataan yang tidak rasional, menyatakan keluhan, memberikan penghargaan kepada orang lain dan menerima pernghargaan serta mempertegas perilaku asertif dengan sosia drama. &lt;em&gt;A&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;dolescent &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;P&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;eer &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;R&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;elationship &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;I&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;nstruments&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; (APRI) &lt;/em&gt;digunakan untuk mengukur perilaku bullying. Uji statistik yang digunakan adalah Wilcoxon dan Mann Whitney. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan perilaku bullying sebelum dan sesudah intervensi antara kelompok kontrol dengan kelompok intervensi. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa latihan ketrampilan asertif dapat dipertimbangkan sebagai intervensi yang dapat mencegah perilaku &lt;em&gt;bullying&lt;/em&gt; pada remaja.

Farm Animal Welfare Science in China-A Bibliometric Review of Chinese Literature.

Simple SummaryFor animal welfare scientists and advocates who operate in English, it may be assumed that animal welfare is not an area that receives attention within China; coupled with an awareness that China has not yet opted to enact animal welfare legislation, the reason for this assumption may also be in part due to the perceived lack of animal welfare literature coming from the country. Operating under the hypothesis that animal welfare literature emanating from China may have instead been published in Chinese, rather than English, this study reports the finding of a systematic search of Chinese animal welfare literature on Chinese databases. We searched for articles and research publications released in a recent 10-year period, specifically related to the welfare of the two most commonly farmed land-based animals in China; pigs and chickens, and identified 854 academic publications. In order to facilitate an understanding of Chinese scientific priorities in the field, we further categorised the identified literature into broader approximate categories of welfare freedoms (e.g., freedom from hunger and thirst, freedom to express natural behavior). The identification of a significant animal welfare literature represents an opportunity to increase collaboration with Chinese partners by identifying areas of mutual interest, and to share mutually beneficial knowledge more readily. This could be sustained by increasing the accessibility of Chinese literature to English speakers, and to English literature to Chinese speakers.Farm animal welfare in the People’s Republic of China (henceforth, China) is not well represented in the international scientific literature. This may lead researchers, advocates and those with agricultural partnerships in China to assume that animal welfare is not a field of interest there. This study reports a literature review of published pig and poultry welfare research in China using Chinese scientific databases. We aimed to determine which areas of welfare research have recently received academic attention in China. From an understanding of areas being studied, current and emerging priority areas for research could be determined. This study identified 854 academic publications citing pig or chicken welfare in China published between 2008 and 2018. Within these publications, two broader areas of significant attention were addressed in the context of animal welfare; yield and product quality, such as feeding, biosecurity and antimicrobial resistance, including immunity and second, the relationship of animal welfare with the Chinese philosophy of ‘ecological agriculture.’ Holistic systems were advocated to maximize sustainability and maintain a healthy environment, such as the creation of fermented bedding for pigs. Environmental enrichment was also a focus of attention, demonstrating an interest in animals’ mental welfare, which was usually conjectured from their behavior. Few of the articles were translated into English or other languages and therefore most were largely unavailable to the English-speaking global scientific community. This presents an opportunity to provide relevant animal welfare knowledge, which could improve animal welfare globally. China is a global animal trade leader and the home of the largest agricultural industries in the world. An increase in collaboration on animal welfare research and understanding of the advancements that have been made in China, as reviewed in this manuscript, could advance farm animal welfare from a global perspective.

The Communication Patterns of Leadership in Improving Work Ethic of Lecturer and Staff in Asahan University (Islamic Communication Perspective)

This study aims to analyze the communication patterns of leadership in improving work ethic of lecturer and staff, the implementation of leadership communication patterns to the principles of Islamic communication and to identify various barriers occurring at Asahan University. The research method used in this study is a descriptive method through a qualitative approach, by observing the state of the subject or object of research at the time of the study based on the events that are seen. The results of research carried out show the communication patterns of leadership in improving work ethic of lecturer and staff through vertical patterns, horizontal patterns and diagonal patterns. Whereas the implementation of Islamic communication Principles at Asahan University are Qaulan Sadīdā, Maīysūrā Qaulan, Ma'rūfā Qaulan, Layyinā Qaulan, Karīma Qaulan and Balighā Qaulan. Barriers in improving work ethic of lecturer and staff include mental attitude, primordial relation, welfare levels and improper placement of work fields.

Effects of mental health welfare center clinical practice on nursing students' discrimination behavior, attitude, and social distance toward mental illness

Effects of mental health welfare center clinical practice on nursing students' discrimination behavior, attitude, and social distance toward mental illness

Pain perception and quality of life in burning mouth syndrome

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Burning mouth syndrome is a dysfunctional state affecting physical, mental and social welfare, often contributing to chronic stress conditions. Despite the lack of objective data, patients experience pain-related discomfort with impact in their daily life. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of burning mouth syndrome on pain perception and quality of life. METHODS: A cross-sectional, observational, case-controlled study was performed on 76 individuals (38 in each group). The groups were sex- and age-matched. The Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) questionnaire was used to assess any changes in the quality of life. The visual analog scale was used to assess pain impact and intensity, as well as the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS). The effect of sex and other risk factors associated with burning mouth syndrome were also associated. RESULTS: The age of participants was 41 to 85 years. The patients had a negative impact on quality of life with respect to all dimensions of OHIP-14 and PCS domains. Burning mouth syndrome patients complained about moderate (58%) or intense (42%) pain, while the control group participants experienced only mild pain by visual analog scale. The prevalence was predominant in females (a ratio of 3:1), and the most site involved was the tongue. Menopause, hormonal changes, and gastritis were identified as major risk factors. CONCLUSION: Burning mouth syndrome patients had significantly higher PCS and OHIP-14 scores for all domains, indicating an interaction between a higher burden of pain perception and worse quality of life which should therefore be adequately assessed, characterized and managed.

Current Status and Challenges Regarding Collaboration between Care Mangers and Mental Health and Welfare Service Facilities in Supporting Older People with Mental Disorders

Current Status and Challenges Regarding Collaboration between Care Mangers and Mental Health and Welfare Service Facilities in Supporting Older People with Mental Disorders

Analysis of involuntary admissions in Korea through the admission management information system

The Mental Health Promotion and Welfare Act, revised in 2016, tightened the involuntary admission regulations and processes, such as reporting involuntary admission within 3 days of admission, secondary diagnosis within 2 weeks, and admission suitability evaluation within 1 month, to improve the human rights of the mentally handicapped. The Admission Management Information System (AMIS) was also developed in 2017 to support these procedures and manage patients who were involuntarily admitted to the hospital.We analyzed 34,685 cases of involuntary admission registered in the AMIS between July 2017 and June 2018. The general characteristics, diagnosis, admission hospital, admission type, age, and admission duration were examined, and diagnoses and the length of stay per hospital were analyzed.Among the research subjects, 62.8% were male and 37.2% were female. A total of 70.8% had medical insurance and 28.5% had medical aid. A total of 67.8% of patients received secondary diagnosis by a psychiatrist who worked for a public or designated institution, 24.6% received secondary diagnosis by a psychiatrist who worked for the same institution as the primary psychiatrist, and 8.4% received primary diagnosis by a psychiatrist who admitted the patient. For diagnosis, F2 code was the most common at 38.1%, followed by F1 code at 29.1% and F3 code at 17.9%. For cases with only a primary diagnosis, F1 code diagnosis was the most common at 37.6%. For types of hospitalization, and admission by legal guardians was the most common at 93.2%, while administrative admission was at 6.7% and admission by legal guardians to a long-term care facility was at 0.1%. The average length of hospitalization duration was 74.4 days. A stay between 31 and 90 days was the most common (39.3%), and hospital stay of <14 days was at 16.6%. The number of involuntary admissions for every 100,000 people was 67 cases on average, and this number was the highest in the South Gyeongsang Province, at 105.8 cases. Length of stay by diagnosis was the longest for F7 code (118 days), followed by F1code (91 days). Patients older than 60 years constituted 31.7% of the total sample, and those younger than 20 years showed the highest proportion in patients with diagnoses from F4 to F9 code.Analyzing the involuntary admissions registered on the AMIS for 1 year revealed various information, such as the type of admission, sex, age, diagnosis, region, and admitted hospital. These results could be used to improve involuntary admission policies and mental health systems.

城市绿地对居民身心福祉的影响

城市绿地对居民身心福祉的影响

Relationship between experience of support of clinical psychologists in mental health and welfare activities in disaster-stricken areas and skill proficiency level

Relationship between experience of support of clinical psychologists in mental health and welfare activities in disaster-stricken areas and skill proficiency level

Work, welfare, and wellbeing: The impacts of welfare conditionality on people with mental health impairments in the UK

AbstractThe personal, economic, and social costs of mental ill health are increasingly acknowledged by many governments and international organisations. Simultaneously, in high‐income nations, the reach of welfare conditionality has extended to encompass many people with mental health impairments as part of on‐going welfare reforms. This is particularly the case in the UK where, especially since the introduction of Employment and Support Allowance in 2008, the rights and responsibilities of disabled people have been subject to contestation and redefinition. Following a review of the emergent international evidence on mental health and welfare conditionality, this paper explores two specific issues. First, the impacts of the application of welfare conditionality on benefit claimants with mental health impairments. Second, the effectiveness of welfare conditionality in supporting people with experience of mental ill health into paid work. In considering these questions, this paper presents original analysis of data generated in qualitative longitudinal interviews with 207 UK social security benefit recipients with experience of a range of mental health issues. The evidence suggests that welfare conditionality is largely ineffective in moving people with mental health impairments into, or closer to, paid work. Indeed, in many cases, it triggers negative health outcomes that make future employment less likely. It is concluded that the application of conditionality for people with mental health issues is inappropriate and should cease.

Welfare and well-being: towards mental health-promoting welfare systems.

By protecting vulnerable people from poverty and debt, welfare systems can be powerful tools for promoting mental health. However, the details of how welfare systems are implemented determine whether they also cause harm. Here, we review evidence and principles that might guide the development of mental health-promoting welfare systems.

Psychiatric emergency systems in Japan and problems to be solved: The Mental Health and Welfare Monitoring Group report committee of the Japanese Society of Public Health. Summary report (2014-2018)

Psychiatric emergency systems in Japan and problems to be solved: The Mental Health and Welfare Monitoring Group report committee of the Japanese Society of Public Health. Summary report (2014-2018)

Social media and children: what is the paediatrician's role?

Social media use has become an integral part of children's and adolescents' lives. It has become a novel way of interaction among people and influences people's social lives and public opinion as well as people's purchasing decisions and businesses. Any website or platform that allows social interaction is considered to be a social media site. Social media use among children in 25 European countries has been reported to be 38% among 9-12year olds and 77% among those aged 13-16years. All these children report having their own profile on at least one social network site. While social networking provides children and adolescents with many opportunities and benefits, it also carries many risks. Among the benefits are socialization and communication enhancement, improving learning skills, positive impact on education and getting health information. Potential risks of social media use include falsifying age and identity, cyberbullying, sexting, Facebook depression, gamification, glamourization, cyberostracism and sleep disturbances.Conclusion: Paediatricians play a vital role in promoting the physical, mental and social welfare of all children. There is a critical need for paediatricians to play an active role, guiding children and families appropriately through the impact of social networking, in order to become a real driver of children's development.

子どもの人権と法に関する委員会活動報告 精神保健福祉法改正へ向けての提言：子どもの人権の視点から

子どもの人権と法に関する委員会活動報告 精神保健福祉法改正へ向けての提言：子どもの人権の視点から

Student welfare: complexity, dilemmas and contradictions

ABSTRACTThe role of the education sector has expanded into areas of social welfare. A key influence, relates to the disintegration of public-funded organisations responsible for mental health and social welfare provision. This article considers the policy drive for a broadened welfare mandate within education settings. Drawing on illustrations of welfare-orientated teaching, the article explores the extent to which a welfare agenda influenced teaching practise and education provision for marginalised youth enrolled on an employability course in an FE college. During academic years 2013 to 2015, empirical research was conducted with seven tutors and 26 students enrolled on a Level 1 employability course at a large FE college in South East England. Key findings discovered that there was a disproportionate focus on welfare duties when teaching youth with complex backgrounds. Fieldwork data mainly highlighted complications, contradictions and the counter-productive nature of welfare-orientated teaching: it gave rise to ‘social welfare tutors’; they have a diminished academic focus and were wholly engaged in welfare duties, reducing the course to something akin to therapy and welfare practise. Despite good intentions, generally, such practise directly reinforced disadvantage and marginalised participants from essential provision that granted access to a range of further study and training opportunities within the setting.

Effect of cognitive behavior group intervention in loneliness, depression, and suicidal ideation among the community-dwelling older adults with a high risk of depression

Purpose : the purpose of this study was to determine the effect of cognitive behavior group intervention on loneliness, depression, and suicidal ideation among community-dwelling older adults with a high risk of depression. Methods : A quasi-experimental research with nonequivalent control group pre-posttest design was employed. Twenty-seven older adults were recruited from community mental health welfare center for the intervention group, and 23 older adults participated for the control group. The intervention consisted of 10 sessions with cognitive behavior group discussion once a week. Instruments were Loneliness Scale, Geriatric Depression Scale, and Suicidal Ideation Scale. Analysis of covariance(ANCOVA) was used to adjust for baseline measures of the mean group difference. Results : The results showed that there was a statistically significant difference of loneliness( F＝6.15, p＝.017), and depression(F＝12.87, p＝.001) between the intervention and control group when controlling for the covariate. However, there was no significant differences in post adjusted suicidal ideation(F＝ 3.56, p＝.065) between intervention and control group. Conclusion : The findings suggest the need to modify and to use the cognitive behavior intervention for older adults with a high risk of depression at the community- based setting.