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Why Ignore the Dark Side of Social Media? A Role of Social Media in Spreading Corona-Phobia and Psychological Well-Being International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Saqib Amin
Coronaviruses are a category of associated viruses that trigger disease in mammals and birds. Human coronaviruses have been identified including severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (SARS-CoV) in 2003, human coronavirus NL63 (HCoV NL63) in 2004, human coronavirus HKU1 (HKU1) in 2005, Middle East respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in 2012, and severe acute respiratory
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Spanish Health Professionals: A Description of Physical and Psychological Effects International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2020-01-01 M騨ica Cunill, Maria Aymerich, Bernat-Carles Serd� Josefina Pati駉-Mas�
Aim: To describe the physical and psychological symptoms in healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study design A sample of 1,452 participants was collected Sociodemographic data were recorded Symptoms of anxiety were screened with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7), symptoms of depression were measured with the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and
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Installing an Innovative Helpline at the Psychotherapeutic Outpatient Clinic of the Sigmund-Freud-Privat University in Vienna during the COVID-19-Crisis International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Benjamin Bric, Paolo Raile
It was particularly important that the SFU Outpatient Clinic, which plays a relevant role in Vienna's psychotherapeutic care, has established a corresponding offer during the COVID-19 crisis and continue to provide professional help In times of insecurity and fear, we have created a safe contact point to which people could turn for help In the following article the experiences of setting up an innovative
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Establishment of Online Platform for Psychological Assistance during a Public Health Emergency International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2020-01-01 Chunxiao Zhao, Congrong Shi, Lin Zhang, Zhixin Zhai, Zhihong Ren, Xiubin Lin, Guangrong Jiang
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is raging worldwide, seriously threatening the public's mental health Online platform for psychological assistance integrated various sources to promote the public's mental health This article, using the Mental Health Service Platform at Central China Normal University, Ministry of Education (MOE-CCNU-MHSP) as an example, aims to describe the experience of building
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Parents views of the role of sports coaches as mental health gatekeepers for adolescent males International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-07-13 Morgan Brown, Frank P. Deane, Stewart A. Vella, Sarah K. Liddle
Abstract Many young males experience significant mental health concerns but do not access treatment. Community gatekeepers are individuals who are in contact with such groups and have the potential to support them in getting appropriate help. Sport coaches have been identified as potential gatekeepers for adolescent males, but are likely to need the support of parents for this role. This study investigated
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Testing the PAX Good Behavior Game with and without school-based parenting support: study description and practical challenges International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-07-06 Hannah Pazderka, Ronald J. Prinz, Timothy Heidebrecht, Sandra Wiebe, Karen Benzies, Naheed Hosan, Wendy Hoglund, Christina Rinaldi, Debbie Easton, Tara Preston, Suzanne Tough, Dennis D. Embry
Abstract Despite large government expenditures and the implementation of mental health-related initiatives and strategies, the social, emotional, and behavioral concerns about children remain a significant issue in Canada. Accordingly, our group has undertaken a three-arm cluster school-based field study in Western Canada to examine interventions intended to have positive impact on children. This article
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The impact of mental health literacy, stigma, and social support on attitudes toward mental health help-seeking International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-07-05 Hyejin Jung, Kirk von Sternberg, King Davis
Abstract Guided by the theory of reasoned action, this study built a model to examine the ways in which mental health literacy (MHL), personal stigma, self-stigma, and social support collectively influence attitudes toward mental health help-seeking. A sample of 211 participants (age range 22–64; 67.62% females) from a cross-sectional survey that examined MHL of local public housing staffs in Texas
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Developing a service evaluation index for Internet addiction through the Delphi method International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-07-05 JongSerl Chun, Hae Kook Lee
Abstract This study was conducted to develop a service evaluation index for Internet addiction through expert consensus using the Delphi method in South Korea. The study contained three rounds: we drafted the index in the first round by reviewing the existing literature and seeking expert advice, and in rounds two and three, we consulted 12 experts via an online survey to gather their opinions on the
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Gender and school-stage associations with health-related behaviours and health-related quality of life in Spanish children International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-07-03 Emily C. L. Knox, José J. Muros
Abstract During adolescence individuals experience a number of cognitive, physical, psychological and emotional changes which can impinge on their health and wellbeing. The aim of this study was to identify associations with five components of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children. Data were collected from 456 children attending one of five schools in Granada, Spain in a cross-sectional
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Promoting mental wellbeing and social inclusion through art: six month follow-up results from Open Arts Essex International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-06-29 Ceri Wilson, Jenny Secker, Lyn Kent, Jo Keay
Abstract Previous evaluations have demonstrated improvements in well-being and social inclusion for people with mental health difficulties after participating in Open Arts’ introductory participatory arts courses. This evaluation aimed to ascertain whether improvements are maintained long-term. Course participants completed measures of well-being and social inclusion at the beginning and end of their
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A qualitative evaluation of professionals’ experiences of conducting Beardslee’s family intervention in families with parental psychosis International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-06-27 Jennifer Strand, Lisa Rudolfsson
Abstract After Sweden passed new health care legislation in 2010, Beardslee’s preventive family intervention (FI) was implemented to meet children’s rights to information and support. No studies have yet evaluated perceived effectiveness of FI in families with parental psychosis or its reception by families or professionals. This study focused on professionals’ experiences of offering FI to parents
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The influence of internal migration on mental health status in South Africa International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-06-09 Chukwuedozie K. Ajaero, Clifford O. Odimegwu, Vesper Chisumpa, Nkechi Obisie-Nmehielle
Abstract Mental health status is fundamental to overall health and well-being but most studies on the relationship between migration and mental health status deal with international migration and neglects internal migration. Therefore, this study compares the mental health status of internal migrants with that of non-migrants; and also appraises the socio-demographic factors associated with mental
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Mental health promoting Interventions for the unemployed: a systematic review of applied techniques and effectiveness International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-06-05 Moniek Y. Koopman, Marcel E. Pieterse, Ernst T. Bohlmeijer, Constance H.C. Drossaert
Abstract Unemployment is associated with a diminished mental health. Interventions to improve mental health for the unemployed exist. However, there is no clear overview with respect to the content and effectiveness of these interventions. A systematic search was conducted and, included studies that targeted unemployed adults, described an intervention and reported mental health as an outcome measure
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Teachers’ psychological well-being: a comparison among teachers in U.S.A., Turkey and Pakistan International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-05-19 Öykü Özü, Sally Zepeda, Abdurrahman Ilgan, Albert M. Jimenez, Atakan Ata, Muhammed Akram
Abstract Assessing teachers’ psychological well-being (PWB) is the first step in protecting teacher’s mental health and providing them an environment that helps flourish their professional and personal development. It is also crucial for good teacher–student interactions, which in turn, may affect student self-efficacy, social abilities, and even mental health. However, research about the subject is
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Interdisciplinary research framework for multisectoral mental health policy development International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-05-19 Ana Petek, Miranda Novak, Margaret M. Barry
Abstract This paper proposes an interdisciplinary research framework for developing mental health policy in countries where a multisectoral approach to population mental health is not yet on the policy agenda. The proposed mental health policy research framework contains two structural elements: research on the policy content and policy process dimensions. The content dimension defines mental health
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The influence of a mindfulness-based intervention on job satisfaction and work-related stress and anxiety International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-04-20 Nualnong Wongtongkam, Branka Krivokapic-Skoko, Roderick Duncan, Mariagrazia Bellio
Abstract Workplace mindfulness is a recognised tool for enhancing health and well-being of university staff and may result in better task performance and satisfaction in the workplace. The study examined the beneficial effects of mindfulness meditation on job satisfaction, mindful awareness and anxiety levels in university personnel. Mixed methods with a quasi-experiment and in-depth interviews were
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Dutch youth of parents with a mental illness reflect upon their feelings of guilt and shame International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-04-19 Annick Bosch, Joanne Riebschleger, Linda van Loon
Abstract Children of parents with a mental illness (COPMI) have a higher risk of acquiring a mental illness themselves. Feelings of guilt and shame could increase COPMI risks of acquiring mental health disorder symptoms. These feelings of guilt and shame could also impact the quality of the parent-child relationship. Data were drawn from the qualitative part of a mixed method study featuring 18 face-to-face
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Preliminary evidence for the role of newsprint media in encouraging males to make contact with helplines International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-03-15 Anna Machlin, Kylie King, Matthew Spittal, Jane Pirkis
Abstract This study explored the preliminary evidence for a relationship between constructive and affirming newsprint stories about depression or anxiety in males and use of helpline services by males. With the help of a Consumer Reference Group, we identified ten positive newsprint stories about males and depression or anxiety. We then obtained phone contact data from four national helplines in Australia:
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Sleep promotion program for improving sleep behaviors among adolescents in selected schools: a randomized controlled trial International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-03-15 Bindu John, Sumanth Shetty Bellipady, Shrinivasa Undaru Bhat
Abstract Study objectives: The present study evaluated the efficacy of sleep promotion program (SPP) on sleep hygiene practices, sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and present functioning among adolescents. Methods: A two-arm, parallel, cluster randomized controlled trial was adopted. Participants were 660 adolescents aged 11–17(330 each in the intervention and control group). A socio-demographic questionnaire
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Evaluation of protective and vulnerability factors for depression following an internet-based intervention to prevent depression in at-risk adolescents International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-03-15 Jeremy R. Kruger, Paul Kim, Venkatesh Iyer, Monika Marko-Holguin, Joshua Fogel, Daniela DeFrino, Tracy Gladstone, Benjamin W. Van Voorhees
Abstract CATCH-IT is a primary care Internet-based modality developed to prevent major depression in adolescents. Adolescents aged 14–21 years were screened for core symptoms of depression without reaching criteria for a mood disorder diagnosis. At baseline, 6 weeks, and at 2.5 years, participants were assessed for automatic negative thoughts (ATQ-R), educational impairment, and perceived social support
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Personal factors underlying resilience: development and validation of the Resiliency Questionnaire for Adults International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-03-01 Jesús Alonso-Tapia, Helena Garrido-Hernansaiz, Rocío Rodríguez-Rey, Miguel Ruiz, Carmen Nieto
Abstract Resilience outcomes following significant adverse events are related to certain personal attributes, termed resiliency factors. This study aimed to adapt the Prince-Embury resiliency model, developed with children and adolescents, to adult populations. To that end, the Resiliency Questionnaire for Adults (RQA) was developed, consisting of nine characteristics organised around three factors:
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‘Mental health is what makes life worth living’: an exploration of lay people’s understandings of mental health in Denmark International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Line Nielsen, Betina Bang Sørensen, Robert J. Donovan, Tine Tjørnhøj-Thomsen, Vibeke Koushede
Abstract How people understand mental health has important implications for designing and implementing mental health promotion, and particularly where campaigns developed in one culture are implemented in another. Hence, as part of an adaptation of the Australian Act-Belong-Commit mental health promotion campaign into the Danish context, this qualitative study explored Danish lay people’s understandings
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Legislative policy to support children of parents with a mental illness: revolution or evolution? International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Phillip Tchernegovski, Darryl J. Maybery, Andrea E. Reupert
Abstract In 2014, a Mental Health Act was introduced in Victoria, Australia which mandated clinicians to recognize and support consumers’ children. Interviews were conducted with 11 clinical adult mental health professionals about their views and experiences of the introduction of the Act and its impact on their practices. Interviews revealed that sections of the Act relating to consumers’ children
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Promoting college students to seek help for mental health difficulties: a social normative approach International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Donnchadh Murphy, Eilis Hennessy
Abstract The aim of this study was to test whether an online social normative intervention would promote college students’ help seeking attitudes and intentions. To investigate this, a between-group, post-test, experimental design consisting of 207 students (69 males, 138 females), aged 18–25 years (M = 20.46, SD = 1.96) was used. Students who received the social normative feedback reported more positive
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Predicting parents’ intentions to seek help for young children’s mental health International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2017-01-01 Elizabeth Oh, Jordana K. Bayer
Abstract One in five school-age children has mental health problems, yet less than a quarter access professional help. Early childhood presents a window for prevention. This study implemented the ‘Theory of Planned Behaviour’ to explore parents’ intentions to seek professional help for young children’s behaviour and emotional problems. Participants were 442 parents of 6-year-old children, recruited
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Dynamics and perceptions of social support and their impact on well-being: a qualitative study of adolescents in Northern Ghana International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2016-10-19 Angelina Wilson, Nceba Z. Somhlaba
Abstract Although perceived social support has been studied in various contexts, there is still scant research on qualitative accounts of how perceptions of support for adolescents living in impoverished contexts are formed and relate to psychological well-being. We explored the dynamics and perceptions of social support among 18 purposefully selected school-going adolescents in the northern region
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The relative risks, and the likelihoods, of becoming postnatally distressed in the presence of common psychosocial risks: a study with Italian-speaking mothers International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2016-10-19 Anna M. Della Vedova, Stephen Matthey
Abstract Several psychosocial risk factors have been consistently identified for postnatal distress in women, including lack of support, a personal or family history of depression, and recent stressful life events. Studies usually emphasize the statistical nature of these risks, without focusing on their clinical significance, which is important to aid in the communication with expectant couples. Four
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Building salutogenic capacity: a year of experience from a salutogenic talk-therapy group International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2016-09-22 Eva Langeland, Eva Gjengedal, Hege Forbech Vinje
Abstract The primary aim of this paper was to explore and increase knowledge about health-promoting processes among individuals participating in a salutogenic talk-therapy group using a qualitative explorative design. Data were collected through 11 individual interviews and one focus group interview. The informants were five women and two men participating in a salutogenic talk-therapy group over a
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Evaluation of a well-being campaign following a natural disaster in Christchurch, New Zealand International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2016-08-07 Kristi Calder, Lucy D’Aeth, Sue Turner, Ciaran Fox, Annabel Begg
Abstract The All Right? campaign, was developed as an over-arching mental health promotion campaign following the 2010-2011 earthquake sequence (Christchurch, New Zealand). To our knowledge this campaign is unique in promoting population wide psychosocial well-being following a disaster. Mixed methods were used for data collection. The campaign has achieved a wide reach within the affected population
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Stimulating community action for suicide prevention: findings on the effectiveness of the Australian R U OK? Campaign International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2016-08-07 Katherine Mok, Robert Donovan, Barbara Hocking, Brendan Maher, Rebecca Lewis, Jane Pirkis
Abstract R U OK? is an Australian-based organisation that aims to prevent suicide by empowering and encouraging community members to have regular, meaningful conversations with those around them by asking, ‘Are you ok?’ One of the organisation’s main activities is ‘R U OK? Day’, a national day of action held in Australia every year to remind people of the importance of connecting with and supporting
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Associations among acculturation stress, mental health literacy, and mental health of married immigrant women in Korea International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2016-08-02 Yun-Jung Choi, Gyu-Hee Park
Abstract Approximately one in 12 marriages in Korea is an international marriage between a Korean man and a foreign woman. Women immigrating by international marriage have often reported that they experience difficulties adapting to their Korean family and culture. This study was conducted to provide basic information for developing mental health programs for immigrant women in Korea by investigating
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A systematic concept analysis of mental health promotion International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2016-07-26 Nina Tamminen, Pia Solin, Margaret M. Barry, Lasse Kannas, Eija Stengård, Tarja Kettunen
Abstract This study explored and clarified the nature and characteristics of the concept of mental health promotion. The study also investigated how these characteristics appear in current policies and strategies. A total of 30 scientific articles and policy documents were identified and analysed using Rodgers’s systematic evolutionary concept analysis method. The analysis provided valuable information
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Work, well-being and presence among researchers International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2016-07-21 Steffen Torp, Hege Forbech Vinje, Hedvik Kamilla Haaheim-Simonsen
Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate which work factors researchers in the institute sector consider important for their well-being and presence at work. We interviewed eight researchers in depth regarding work, well-being, and presence at work. By use of content analysis, we identified five main themes associated with well-being and presence at work: performing high-quality research;
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Together at school intervention programme. A pilot study on the feasibility and perceived benefits of a programme focusing on improving socio-emotional skills among schoolchildren in Finland International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2016-05-26 Kaija Appelqvist-Schmidlechner, Antti Liski, Maiju Pankakoski, Tytti Solantaus, Tiina Ojala, Mikko Kampman, Päivi Santalahti
Abstract The aim of the Together at School Intervention Programme developed for the Finnish school system was to improve socio-emotional skills and prevent psychosocial problems among children (7−12 years). The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility, safety and perceived benefits of the programme in order to justify its large-scale implementation for a randomized controlled study.
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The relationship between parental involvement and adolescent mental health in six sub-Saharan African countries: findings from Global School-based Health Surveys (GSHS) International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2016-05-26 Gizem Arat, Paul W. C. Wong
Abstract Sub-Saharan African (SSA) youth have higher rates of poor mental health compared to their counterparts in other low-and-middle-income countries. Empirical studies have found that family support is a crucial deterrent against the development of mental health problems in adolescence. However, little is known about the link between parental involvement and SSA young people mental health. This
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Positive mental health effects of the Coping With Strain (CWS) course on employees: a four-year longitudinal randomized controlled trial International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2016-05-26 Gry Anette Sælid, Nikolai Olavi Czajkowski, Arne Holte, Kristian Tambs, Leif Edvard Aarø
Abstract The Coping With Strain (CWS) course is a modified version of the Coping With Depression (CWD) course. CWD has been shown to reduce depression in several target groups. However, no other study has tested a modified CWD course delivered at the workplace to promote mental health. As mental health problems among employees remain a neglected area in many countries, and initiatives at the workplace
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Tensions along the path toward mental health literacy for new immigrant mothers: perspectives on mental health and mental illness International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2016-03-14 Natalie Dimitra Montgomery, Jenepher Lennox Terrion
Abstract This study explored how mothers approach their own mental health literacy and that of their teenage children. The research used focus groups and questions based on the messaging of a community-based mental health awareness program called ‘Talking about Mental Illness’ (TAMI) to investigate the nature of mental health perceptions and attitudes of new immigrant mothers and illustrate how the
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Promoting male refugees’ mental health after they have been granted leave to remain (refugee status) International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2016-03-14 Agata Vitale, Judy Ryde
Abstract There is existing evidence that suggests that refugees’ mental health is often impaired by pre-migratory stress, by their experience of being asylum seekers and also by their resettlement adversities; however, little is known about the specific mental health issues of male refugees. The current research is set in this context and it aims to explore multiple levels of stress that male refugees
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Delivering mental health first aid training in Australian workplaces: exploring instructors’ experiences International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2016-03-14 Nataly Bovopoulos, Anthony LaMontagne, Angela Martin, Anthony Jorm
Abstract The impact of common mental illnesses in the workplace can be reduced by encouraging support from co-workers and promoting early professional help-seeking. The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course is an evidence-based effective program designed to encourage social support and early help-seeking in the general community. However, little is known about whether the course meets the needs of
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Shifting towards positive youth development in schools in Norway – challenges and opportunities International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2016-01-01 Torill M.B. Larsen
This commentary seeks to address the challenges of implementing school mental health promotion, and the applicability of positive youth development (PYD) theory. We know that, for more than two decades, it has been a goal in Norway to reorient schools towards (mental) health-promoting schools, applying a resource and strength perspective. Even so, we are still far from reaching these goals and mental
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Qualitative analysis of key informant interviews about adolescent stigma surrounding use of school mental health services International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2016-01-01 Alyssa Huggins, Mark D. Weist, Mike McCall, Bret Kloos, Elaine Miller, Melissa W. George
Given the increased access to mental health services that schools provide, there has been a growing consensus among mental health professionals for the delivery of services for youth in schools. Building the capacity of schools to provide evidence-based socio-emotional supports across a continuum of care has been prioritized in recent decades. However, despite policy changes to implement more mental
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Intentional, explicit, systematic: Implementation and scale-up of effective practices for supporting student mental well-being in Ontario schools. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2016-01-01 Kathryn H Short
Increasingly, the potential for school mental health programming to enhance the well-being of children and youth is being recognized and realized. When evidence-based practices in mental health promotion and prevention are adopted in a whole school manner, students show positive social emotional and academic benefits. These findings have stimulated a proliferation of mental well-being programming for
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Student Perceptions of the Acceptability and Utility of Standardized and Idiographic Assessment in School Mental Health. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion Pub Date : 2016-01-01 Mylien T Duong,Aaron R Lyon,Kristy Ludwig,Jessica Knaster Wasse,Elizabeth McCauley
Evidence-based assessment (EBA) comprises the use of research and theory to select methods and processes that have demonstrated reliability, validity and clinical usefulness for prescribed populations. EBA can lead to positive clinical change, and recent work has suggested that it is perceived to be useful by school mental health providers. However, virtually nothing is known about student perceptions