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Poor sleep quality and its associated factors among working adults during COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Lwin Mie Aye, Wei Hao Lee
Background In Malaysia, a nationwide movement control order (MCO), implemented to curb the COVID-19 spread, impacted on the lives of the working population which could impair sleep quality. Objective This study aims to find the sleep quality status and its association with the socioeconomic, employment and lifestyle factors of working adults during the MCO period. Methods A cross-sectional study was
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Assessing harmonized intelligence measures in a multinational study Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Mariah DeSerisy, Melanie M. Wall, Terry E. Goldberg, Marcelo C. Batistuzzo, Katherine Keyes, Niels T. de Joode, Christine Lochner, Clara Marincowitz, Madhuri Narayan, Nitin Anand, Amy M. Rapp, Dan J. Stein, H. Blair Simpson, Amy E. Margolis
Studies examining the neurocognitive and circuit-based etiology of psychiatric illness are moving toward inclusive, global designs. A potential confounding effect of these associations is general intelligence; however, an internationally validated, harmonized intelligence quotient (IQ) measure is not available. We describe the procedures used to measure IQ across a five-site, multinational study and
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Identifying core global mental health professional competencies: A multi-sectoral perspective Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Dimitar Karadzhov, Joanne Lee, George Hatton, Ross G. White, Laura Sharp, Abdul Jalloh, Julie Langan Martin
Concerned with sustainably alleviating mental distress and promoting the right to health worldwide, global mental health (GMH) is practised across various contexts spanning the humanitarian-development-peace nexus. The inherently intersectoral and multidisciplinary nature of GMH calls for competency frameworks and training programmes that embody diversity, decolonisation and multiprofessionalism. Existing
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Mental health challenges in Nigeria: Bridging the gap between demand and resources Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Kehinde Precious Fadele, Stephen Chukwuemeka Igwe, Niji-Olawepo Toluwalogo, Ephraim Ikpongifono Udokang, Jerico B. Ogaya, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno
This study discusses the significant topic of mental health challenges in Nigeria, focusing on the shortage of mental health professionals, particularly psychiatrists, and the factors influencing medical students’ hesitation to pursue psychiatry as a career path. We examine the multifaceted difficulties in Nigeria’s mental health environment using various sources, including research studies and statistical
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Unveiling the relationships between eco-anxiety, psychological symptoms and anthropocentric narcissism: The psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Hogg eco-anxiety scale Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Elif Çimşir, Murat Doğan Şahin, Ramazan Akdoğan
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Determinants of substance use among young people attending primary health centers in India Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 U. Venkatesh, P. Aparnavi, K.A. Mogan, R. Durga, Jennifer Pearson, Surekha Kishore, Hari Shanker Joshi, Naveen Sukumaran Nair, B. Nisha, Renu Agrawal, Karavadi Vidusha, C. Vankhuma Chenkual, Bhola Nath, Venkata Rao Epari, Ranjeeta Kumari, Pooja Goyal, Farhad Ahamed, Madhurjya Baruah, R. Anil, Amrut Arun Swami, Bhushan Dattatray Kamble, Gopal Ashish Sharma, Akash Sharma, Om Prakash Bera, Ashoo Grover
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The impact of mental health and psychosocial support programmes on children and young people’s mental health in the context of humanitarian emergencies in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Mukdarut Bangpan, Lambert Felix, Farida Soliman, Preethy D’Souza, Anna-Theresa Jieman, Kelly Dickson
Humanitarian emergencies pose a significant global health challenge for children and young people’s mental and psychological health. This systematic review investigates the effectiveness of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programmes delivered to children and young people affected by humanitarian emergencies in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Twelve electronic databases, key
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The COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on mental and psychosocial health in the Philippines: A scoping review Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Joanne Michelle F. Ocampo, Raisa Alexis N. Santos, Jesus Emmanuel A.D. Sevilleja, Christian T. Gloria
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Adverse childhood experiences, emotional distress and dissatisfaction with motherhood among first-time mothers: Mediations and child differences Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Tosin Yinka Akintunde, Shaojun Chen, Stanley Oloji Isangha, Qi Di
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Mental healthcare access among resettled Syrian refugees in Leipzig, Germany Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Samantha F. Schoenberger, Kim Schönenberg, Daniela C. Fuhr, Yuriy Nesterko, Heide Glaesmer, Egbert Sondorp, Aniek Woodward, Marit Sijbrandij, Pim Cuijpers, Alessandro Massazza, Martin McKee, Bayard Roberts
Our aim was to examine mental health needs and access to mental healthcare services among Syrian refugees in the city of Leipzig, Germany. We conducted a cross-sectional survey with Syrian refugee adults in Leipzig, Germany in 2021/2022. Outcomes included PTSD (PCL-5), depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7) and somatic symptom (SSS-8). Descriptive, regression and effect modification analyses assessed
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Scaling up the task-sharing of psychological therapies: A formative study of the PEERS smartphone application for supervision and quality assurance in rural India Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Daisy R. Singla, Luanna Fernandes, Katarina Savel, Ankita Shah, Ravindra Agrawal, Anant Bhan, Abhijit Nadkarni, Akshita Sharma, Azaz Khan, Anuja Lahiri, Deepak Tugnawat, Neal Lesh, John Naslund, Vikram Patel
Measurement-based peer supervision is one strategy to assure the quality of psychological treatments delivered by non-mental health specialist providers. In this formative study, we aimed to 1) describe the development and 2) examine the acceptability and feasibility of PEERS (Promoting Effective mental healthcare through peER Supervision)—a novel smartphone app that aims to facilitate registering
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The role of mental health and protective factors in student academic persistence and retention during a global crisis Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Yusen Zhai, JoLynn V. Carney
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated challenges for millions of students globally, leading to enrollment cliff. This study addresses the existing research gap by investigating the influence of students’ mental health and various protective factors (i.e., optimism, help-seeking behaviors, social support) on academic persistence, an indicator of student retention. We utilized the structural equation
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“A labor of love”: Integrating mental health and HIV care: Lessons from a multicountry mental health learning network Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Modhurima Moitra, Gloria Gonese, Madhuri Mukherjee, Belinda White, Dorraine Young, Pamela Y. Collins
Mental health conditions among people living with HIV (PLWH) are important to address as they adversely affect quality of life, impede adherence to HIV treatment and increase mortality. Planning for integrating mental health care in resource-limited HIV care settings requires substantial effort. Learning networks are a useful way to exchange knowledge between countries about best and current practices
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COVID-19 knowledge and mental health impact assessment in Haiti Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Taehwan Park, Jean Pierre-Louis, Tachel Jean, Prachurjya Barua, Taheera T. Ilma, Mariana A. Pinanez, Joseph Ravenell, Chimene Castor, Yolene Gousse
Mental health is a significant public health challenge globally, and one anticipated to increase following the COVID-19 pandemic. In many rural regions of developing nations, little is known about the prevalence of mental health conditions and factors that may help mitigate poor outcomes. This study assessed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and social support for residents of rural
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Gender differences in life expectancy free of depressive symptoms in Chile between 2003 and 2016 Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Ximena Moreno, María José Monsalves, Sarahí Rueda, Paula Dagnino, Francesca Borghero
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Factors associated with depression, anxiety, and satisfaction with life among Malaysian parental caregivers of adolescent psychiatric patients: A cross-sectional study Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Choy Qing Cham, Norhayati Ibrahim, Clarisse Roswini Kalaman, Meng Chuan Ho, Uma Visvalingam, Farah Ahmad Shahabuddin, Fairuz Nazri Abd Rahman, Mohd Radzi Tarmizi A. Halim, Manveen Kaur Harbajan Singh, Fatin Liyana Azhar, Amira Najiha Yahya, Samsilah Roslan, Ching Sin Siau
Depression and anxiety are prevalent mental health issues worldwide, especially among parental caregivers. By expanding the family stress model, this cross-sectional study investigated the relevant factors associated with depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and satisfaction with life among Malaysian parental caregivers of adolescent psychiatric patients. Data were collected through questionnaires
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Determinants of anxiety and depression among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: A hospital-based study in Bangladesh amid the COVID-19 pandemic Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Md. Toufik Hossen, Suvasish Das Shuvo, Sanaullah Mazumdar, Md. Sakhawot Hossain, Md. Riazuddin, Deepa Roy, Bappa Kumar Mondal, Rashida Parvin, Dipak Kumar Paul, Md. Moshiuzzaman Adnan
Anxiety and depression are common psychological disorders in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), which was upsurging worldwide amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to explore factors associated with anxiety and depression among T2DM patients in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted among T2DM patients using face-to-face interviews. Anxiety
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The association between the use of video games, social media and online dating sites, and the symptoms of anxiety and/or depression in adults aged 25 and over Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Maria El Haddad, Irwin Hecker, Solène Wallez, Murielle Mary-Krause, Maria Melchior
People tend to spend more time in front of their screens, which can have repercussions on their social life, physical and mental health. This topic has mainly been studied in adolescents. Therefore, our study tested associations between the use of video games, social media and online dating leading to sexual relations (ODLSR), and symptoms of anxiety and/or depression among adults aged 25 and over
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Predictors, moderators and mediators of psychological therapies for perinatal depression in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Alexa Elias, Nadine Seward, Crick Lund
Psychological interventions have demonstrated effectiveness in treating perinatal depression (PND), but understanding for whom, how and under what conditions they improve symptoms in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is largely unknown. This review aims to synthesise current knowledge about predictors, moderators and mediators of psychological therapies to treat PND in LMICs. Five databases
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Integrating mental health into primary care in Nigeria: Implementation outcomes and clinical impact of the HAPPINESS intervention Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Theddeus Iheanacho, Casey Chu, Chinyere M. Aguocha, Emeka Nwefoh, Charles Dike
Background The Health Action for Psychiatric Problems In Nigeria including Epilepsy and SubstanceS (HAPPINESS) intervention is a multicomponent, community-based, mobile technology-supported intervention that integrates mental health into primary health care centers in Nigeria using the World Health Organization’s Mental Health Gap Action Programme-Intervention Guide (mhGAP-IG). This study evaluates
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Changes in depression trends during and after the COVID-19 pandemic among older adults in Korea Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Kyu-Hyoung Jeong, Ju Hyun Ryu, Seoyoon Lee, Sunghee Kim
This study aimed to complement the previous studies conducted within a short period of time by examining the long-term trends in depression levels of older adults through a longitudinal study that includes the period following the onset of COVID-19. For analysis, this study used the data from the 12th (2017) through 16th (2021) Korea Welfare Panel Study, and 2,716 data of older adults 65 years and
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Inclusive mental health support for international students: Unveiling delivery components in higher education Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Halis Sakız, Marty Jencius
This study examines the delivery components of inclusive mental health services in higher education, centering on international university students. Through interviews with 32 participants at a state university in the United States, including students, counseling staff, and faculty, six key themes emerged: mental health professionals’ multicultural self-awareness, focus on reparative services, mainstream
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Using theory of change to plan for the implementation of a psychological intervention addressing alcohol use disorder and psychological distress in Uganda Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Catharina van der Boor, Lena S. Andersen, Alessandro Massazza, Wietse A. Tol, Dalili Taban, Bayard Roberts, Joshua Ssebunnya, Eugene Kinyanda, Carl May, Abhijit Nadkarni, Daniela Fuhr
In conflict-affected settings, prevalence of alcohol use disorders (AUDs) can be high. However, limited practical information exists on AUD management in low-income settings. Using a theory of change (ToC) approach, we aimed to identify pathways influencing the implementation and maintenance of a new transdiagnostic psychological intervention (“CHANGE”), targeting both psychological distress and AUDs
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A counsellor-supported ‘PTSD Coach’ intervention versus enhanced Treatment-as-Usual in a resource-constrained setting: A randomised controlled trial Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Erine Bröcker, Miranda Olff, Sharain Suliman, Martin Kidd, Lyrése Greyvenstein, Soraya Seedat
To widen treatment access for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in resource-constrained South Africa, we evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of a counsellor-supported PTSD Coach mobile application (app) (PTSD Coach-CS) intervention on PTSD and associated sequelae in a community sample. Participants (female = 89%; black = 77%; aged 19–61) with PTSD were randomised to PTSD Coach-CS (n = 32)
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Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of mental health and psychosocial support programmes following natural disasters in developing countries: A systematic review Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Olivia Rowe, Abhijit Nadkarni
Adapted from Table 2: Overview of barriers and facilitators
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Validation of a brief screener for broad-spectrum mental and substance-use disorders in South Africa Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Melissa Ann Stockton, Ernesha Webb Mazinyo, Lungelwa Mlanjeni, Kwanda Nogemane, Nondumiso Ngcelwane, Annika C. Sweetland, Cale Neil Basaraba, Charl Bezuidenhout, Griffin Sansbury, Kathryn L. Lovero, David Olivier, Christoffel Grobler, Melanie M. Wall, Andrew Medina-Marino, Phumza Nobatyi, Milton L. Wainberg
In low-resource settings, valid mental health screening tools for non-specialists can be used to identify patients with psychiatric disorders in need of critical mental health care. The Mental Wellness Tool-13 (mwTool-13) is a 13-item screener for identifying adults at risk for common mental disorders (CMDs) alcohol-use disorders (AUDs), substance-use disorders (SUD), severe mental disorders (SMDs)
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Treatment-seeking behavior and barriers to mental health service utilization for depressive symptoms and hazardous drinking: The role of religious and traditional healers in mental healthcare of Northwest Ethiopia Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Tesfa Mekonen Yimer, Gary CK Chan, Habte Belete, Leanne Hides, Janni Leung
Understanding mental healthcare seeking and associated factors is essential for planning mental health services. This study aimed to assess treatment seeking and barriers to care for depressive symptoms and hazardous drinking in a community sample of Northwest Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study was conducted to screen 1,728 participants for depressive symptoms (n = 414) and hazardous drinking (n = 155)
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Phone-based psychosocial counseling for people living with HIV: Feasibility, acceptability and impact on uptake of psychosocial counseling services in Malawi Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Carrie M. Cox, Steven Masiano, Alick Mazenga, Madeline Stark, Michael Udedi, Katherine R. Simon, Saeed Ahmed, Phoebe Nyasulu, Maria H. Kim
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Adherence of patients with schizophrenia to hypothyroidism treatment Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Shay Gur, Shira Weizman, Haggai Hermesh, Andre Matalon, Joseph Meyerovitch, Amir Krivoy
Adherence to prescription medications is critical for both remission from schizophrenia and control of physical comorbidities. While schizophrenia with comorbid hypothyroidism is common, there is little research on adherence to hypothyroidism treatment in this population. The current study used a retrospective, matched case-control design. The cohort included 1,252 patients diagnosed with schizophrenia
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Dementia: A call for a paradigm shift in pre-registration nurse education Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Isaac Tuffour, Griffin Ganga
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Using wearable activity trackers for research in the global south: Lessons learned from adolescent psychotherapy research in Kenya Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Natalie E. Johnson, Katherine E. Venturo-Conerly, Thomas Rusch
Wearable activity trackers have emerged as valuable tools for health research, providing high-resolution data on measures such as physical activity. While most research on these devices has been conducted in high-income countries, there is growing interest in their use in the global south. This perspective discusses the challenges faced and strategies employed when using wearable activity trackers
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Scaling a group intervention to promote caregiver mental health in Uttarakhand, India: A mixed-methods implementation study Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Disha Agarwal, Christopher R. Bailie, Samson Rana, Laxman Balan, Nathan J. Grills, Kaaren Mathias
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Development and functioning of the mobile app-based mh-GAP intervention guide in detection and treatment of people with mental health conditions in primary healthcare settings in Nepal Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Nagendra P. Luitel, Kriti Pudasaini, Pooja Pokhrel, Bishnu Lamichhane, Kamal Gautam, Sandarba Adhikari, Akerke Makhmud, Tatiana Taylor Salisbury, Nicole Votruba, Eric Green, Neerja Chowdhary, Mark J.D. Jordans, Brandon A. Kohrt, Tarun Dua, Graham Thornicroft, Kenneth Carswell
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The impact of mental health literacy intervention on in-service teachers’ knowledge attitude and self-efficacy Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Azziz Bichoualne, Mohamed Oubibi, Yu Rong
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Developing knowledge-based psychotherapeutic competencies in non-specialist providers: A pre-post study with a nested randomised controlled trial of a coach-supported versus self-guided digital training course for a problem-solving psychological intervention in India Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Sonal Mathur, Helen A. Weiss, Melissa Neuman, Baptiste Leurent, Andy P. Field, Tejaswi Shetty, James E. J., Pooja Nair, Rhea Mathews, Kanika Malik, Daniel Michelson, Vikram Patel
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Prevalence of mental distress in adults with and without a history of tuberculosis in an urban Zambian community Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Tila Mainga, Ab Schaap, Nathaniel Scherer, Islay Mactaggart, Kwame Shanaube, Helen Ayles, Virginia Bond, Robert C. Stewart
People with tuberculosis (TB) are susceptible to mental distress. Mental distress can be driven by biological and socio-economic factors including poverty. These factors can persist beyond TB treatment completion yet there is minimal evidence about the mental health of TB survivors. A cross-sectional TB prevalence survey of adults was conducted in an urban community in Zambia. Survey participants were
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Development of a context-specific trauma scale among a Palestinian adult population living amidst military violence Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-24 Fayez Mahamid, Guido Veronese, Dana Bdier
The current study aimed to develop a context-specific trauma scale in the Palestinian context. The sample of our study consisted of 490 Palestinian adults – 230 males and 260 females. Our scale ended up with 32 items to measure traumatic symptoms in the Palestinian context. Results of exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis revealed a stable construct of a five-factor structure
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The methods of improving cultural sensitivity of depression scales for use among global indigenous populations: a systematic scoping review Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Liliana Gomez Cardona, Michelle Yang, Quinta Seon, Maharshee Karia, Gajanan Velupillai, Valérie Noel, Outi Linnaranta
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Active mobility and mental health: A scoping review towards a healthier world Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Luana Scrivano, Alessia Tessari, Samuele M. Marcora, David N. Manners
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Mental health resources, barriers, and intervention needs among women in rural Maharashtra, India: A qualitative study Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Kaavya Iyer, Pooja Gupta, Shivani Sapre, Tanvi Pawar, Pooja Gala, Hansika Kapoor, Rupa Kalahasthi, Arunima Ticku, Savita Kulkarni, Poorvi Iyer
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The PhotoVoice method for collaborating with people with lived experience of mental health conditions to strengthen mental health services Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Sauharda Rai, Dristy Gurung, Brandon Kohrt
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Prevalence of mental disorders in South Asia: A systematic review of reviews Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Aishwarya L. Vidyasagaran, David McDaid, Mehreen R. Faisal, Muhammad Nasir, Krishna P. Muliyala, Sreekanth Thekkumkara, Judy Wright, Rumana Huque, Saumit Benkalkar, Najma Siddiqi
Mental disorders are increasing in South Asia (SA), but their epidemiological burden is under-researched. We carried out a systematic umbrella review to estimate the prevalence of mental disorders and intentional self-harm in the region. Multiple databases were searched and systematic reviews reporting the prevalence of at least one mental disorder from countries in SA were included. Review data were
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Perceptions of mental health services among the children who are in conflict with the law in Jammu and Kashmir Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Mohd Manshoor Ahmed, Jilly John
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Mental health symptoms and their associated factors among pharmacists in psychiatric hospitals during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Ling Zhang, Zhenkuo Li, Mengdie Li, Yating Yang, Michael Hsu, Lei Xia, Tingfang Liu, Yuanli Liu, Feng Jiang, Huanzhong Liu, Yi-lang Tang
As frontline workers, pharmacists often face significant work stress, especially in psychiatric settings. A multicenter cross-sectional design was conducted in 41 psychiatric hospitals. The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale–21 (DASS-21) was used to measure the mental health of 636 pharmacists. We also collected demographic data and work-related variables. The prevalence of depression, anxiety and
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Work hard and sleep better: Work autonomy attenuates the longitudinal effect of workaholism on sleep problem among Chinese working adults Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Meng Xuan Zhang, Anise M.S. Wu, Ling Z. Zhang, Long W. Lam
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Implementation measurement in global mental health: Results from a modified Delphi panel and investigator survey Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Christopher G. Kemp, Kristen Danforth, Luke Aldridge, Laura K. Murray, Emily E. Haroz
Limited guidance exists to support investigators in the choice, adaptation, validation and use of implementation measures for global mental health implementation research. Our objectives were to develop consensus on best practices for implementation measurement and identify strengths and opportunities in current practice. We convened seven expert panelists. Participants rated approaches to measure
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Spillover effects of violent attacks and COVID-19 exposure on mental health of health professionals: A two-phase quasi-natural experiments study in Northwest China Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Ning Liu, Hong Qian, Ben Zhong Zhang, Jing Guo
The aims of this study were to examine the spillover effects of violent attacks, coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) exposure, and their interactions on health professionals’ mental health, and the role of organizational support in their relationships in China. A two-phase survey data (n = 10,901) before and after the first outbreak of COVID-19 was integrated with regional macro data on the number
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“I felt I needed help, but I did not get any”: A multiple stakeholder qualitative study of risk and protective factors, and barriers to addressing common mental health problems among perinatal adolescents in Malawi Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Wezi Mhango, Daniel Michelson, Darya Gaysina
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Community-based rehabilitation intervention for people with schizophrenia in Ethiopia (RISE) cluster-randomised controlled trial: An exploratory analysis of impact on food insecurity, underweight, alcohol use disorder and depressive symptoms Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-25 Laura Asher, Rahel Birhane, Helen A. Weiss, Girmay Medhin, Medhin Selamu, Vikram Patel, Mary De Silva, Charlotte Hanlon, Abebaw Fekadu
We evaluated the effectiveness of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) in reducing depressive symptoms, alcohol use disorder, food insecurity and underweight in people with schizophrenia. This cluster-randomised controlled trial was conducted in a rural district of Ethiopia. Fifty-four sub-districts were allocated in a 1:1 ratio to the facility-based care [FBC] plus CBR arm and the FBC alone arm. Lay
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School-based universal mental health promotion intervention for adolescents in Vietnam: Two-arm, parallel, controlled trial Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Thach Duc Tran, Huong Nguyen, Ian Shochet, Nga Nguyen, Nga La, Astrid Wurfl, Jayne Orr, Hau Nguyen, Ruby Stocker, Jane Fisher
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of Happy House, a universal school-based programme, in reducing adolescents’ depressive symptoms and improving their mental well-being, coping self-efficacy and school connectedness. This was a school-based, two-arm parallel controlled trial. Depressive symptoms were measured using the Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. Data were collected
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Burnout in medical students: A longitudinal study in a Portuguese medical school Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Maria Helena Viegas da Cunha Gentil Martins, Vasco Martins Lobo, Mafalda Sofia dos Santos Florenciano, Marco António Benjamim Morais, Miguel Barbosa
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Interventions addressing family violence and mental illness or substance use in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Jennifer J. Mootz, Molly Fennig, Ali Giusto, Audrey Mumey, Claire M. Greene, Milton L. Wainberg
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Network analysis of physical activity and depressive and affective symptoms during COVID-19 home confinement Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 José A. Cecchini, Alejandro Carriedo, Antonio Méndez-Giménez, Javier Fernández-Río
Introduction: The aim of this study was to analyze the network structure of physical activity, frequency, depressive, and affective symptoms in people under home isolation due to COVID-19. Method: A longitudinal study was conducted in two phases (beginning (March 19, 2020) and end of home confinement (April 8, 2020)). The sample consisted of 579 participants from Spain (250 men and 329 women) aged
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Validation of a culturally sensitive, Swahili-translated instrument to assess suicide risk among adults living with HIV in Tanzania Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Linda Minja, Brandon A. Knettel, Wei Pan, Kim Madundo, Ismail Amiri, Louise Joel, Elizabeth Knippler, Michael V. Relf, Joao Ricardo N. Vissoci, Catherine A. Staton, Elizabeth F. Msoka, Clotilda S. Tarimo, Victor Katiti, Blandina T. Mmbaga, David B. Goldston
In Tanzania, there are high rates of suicidal thoughts and behavior among people living with HIV (PLWH), yet few instruments exist for effective screening and referral. To address this gap, we developed and validated Swahili translations of the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Screen Version and two accompanying scales assessing self-efficacy to avoid suicidal action and reasons for
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Mental health research in South America: Psychiatrists and psychiatry trainees’ perceived resources and barriers Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-02 Rodrigo Ramalho, Vanessa Chappe, Lisette Alvarez, Gianfranco C.A. Argomedo-Ramos, Guillermo Rivera Arroyo, Graciela L. Bonay, Javiera C. Libuy Mena, Miguel A. Cuellar Hoppe, Domenica N. Cevallos-Robalino, Jairo M. Gonzalez-Diaz
As mental health issues continue to rise in Latin America, the need for research in this field becomes increasingly pressing. This study aimed to explore the perceived barriers and resources for research and publications among psychiatrists and psychiatry trainees from nine Spanish-speaking countries in South America. Data was collected through an anonymous online survey and analyzed using descriptive
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Mental illness stigma in Bangladesh: Findings from a cross-sectional survey Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-18 Md Omar Faruk, Abid Hasan Khan, Kamal Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury, Sabiha Jahan, Depon Chandra Sarker, Erminia Colucci, M. Tasdik Hasan
Background Mental illness stigma is universally prevalent and a significant barrier to achieving global mental health goals. Mental illness stigma in Bangladesh has gained little attention despite its widespread impact on seeking mental health care in rural and urban areas. This study aimed to investigate mental illness stigma and the associated factors in rural and urban areas of Bangladesh.Methods
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Digital interventions for common mental disorders in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Eirini Karyotaki, Clara Miguel, Olga M. Panagiotopoulou, Mathias Harrer, Nadine Seward, Marit Sijbrandij, Ricardo Araya, Vikram Patel, Pim Cuijpers
Background In low-resource settings, e-mental health may substantially increase access to evidence-based interventions for common mental disorders. We conducted a systematic literature search to identify randomised trials examining the effects of digital interventions with or without therapeutic guidance compared to control conditions in individuals with anxiety and/or depression symptoms in low- and
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Safe and valid? A systematic review of the psychometric properties of culturally adapted depression scales for use among Indigenous populations Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Michelle Yang, Quinta Seon, Liliana Gomez Cardona, Maharshee Karia, Gajanan Velupillai, Valérie Noel, Outi Linnaranta
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Advances in the molecular neurobiology of posttraumatic stress disorder from global contexts: A systematic review of longitudinal studies Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Jacqueline S. Womersley, Morne du Plessis, M. Claire Greene, Leigh L. van den Heuwel, Eugene Kinyanda, Soraya Seedat
Recent longitudinal studies implicate inflammatory, stress response, and learning and memory processes in the relative risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder. However, further research is required before the clinical value of these biological correlates can be realised. This research should have greater representation from low- and middle-income countries in order to better reflect the global
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The burden of mental disorders in Nepal between 1990 and 2019: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 Global Ment. Health (IF 3.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Raja Ram Dhungana, Achyut Raj Pandey, Suira Joshi, Nagendra P. Luitel, Kedar Marahatta, Krishna Kumar Aryal, Meghnath Dhimal