Help-Seeking and Disclosure in University Students with Suicidal Thoughts and Self-Harm: A Systematic Review DOI Creative Commons
Phoebe Barnett, Alice Tickell,

T. C. Osborn

et al.

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 28, 2024

Abstract Suicide is a serious problem among university students. As suicidal thoughts and self-harm are predictive of completed suicide, students experiencing these problems would benefit from seeking support. This systematic review synthesised research on help-seeking in with self-harm, including rates, sources, associated factors. Searches were conducted Medline, PsychINFO, ERIC (inception to 10/11/2023) grey literature databases PsycEXTRA BASE 23/12/2023) for population-based epidemiological or qualitative studies. Findings narratively synthesised. Twenty-two studies using 16 unique datasets included. Most US-based. Over half the did not seek receive help their mental health while at university, lower rates men ethnic minority groups. Demographic, social service-use influencing factors identified. The low identified this at-risk group highlight need into interventions improve as part suicide prevention efforts.

Language: Английский

Unlocking Success in Counseling: How Personality Traits Moderates Its Effectiveness DOI Creative Commons
Alexandro Fortunato, Silvia Andreassi, Costanza Franchini

et al.

European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(10), P. 2642 - 2656

Published: Sept. 24, 2024

Psychological distress is widespread among university students, with depression being notably more prevalent compared to the general population. University counseling services are crucial for addressing these mental health challenges, and numerous studies have demonstrated their effectiveness in reducing psychological improving overall well-being. However, there limited research on what factors predict success of counseling. This study aims evaluate whether improves well-being, specifically by depressive symptoms, explore personality traits influence outcomes. Participants included 125 Italian students (64.8% female, mean age = 22.69; SD 3.04) who utilized services. They completed a socio-demographic questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), Personality Inventory DSM-5-TR (PID-5-TR) at three points: immediately after intake interview (T0), just before intervention (T1), fourth session (T2). Linear mixed models were used analyze changes levels, revealing significant reduction symptoms from pre- post-intervention. Among traits, only antagonism showed interaction time. Additionally, higher detachment scores associated levels. These findings emphasize need focused attention students’ emotional issues suggest that may

Language: Английский

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The impact of public art education on college students’ mental health literacy DOI Creative Commons
Shengyu Zhang,

Lege Zhao

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Aug. 26, 2024

Introduction This study aims to explore the impact of public art education on mental health literacy College Students. Methods Conducted over a four-month period, intervention involved freshmen from Chinese college, comparing 1,334 students in experimental group with 1,139 control group. Data were collected through self-developed questionnaire and standardized scale before after intervention. Results showed that group’s overall score significantly increased 64.051 pre-intervention 79.260 post-intervention, while no significant changes during same period. The demonstrated improvements their ability identify psychological disorders, belief receiving professional help, attitudes towards seeking appropriate knowledge information. Furthermore, frequency classroom interaction was positively correlated (regression coefficient = 2.261***), highlighting critical role active participation settings. Conclusion underscores importance effectiveness implementing higher provides empirical support for future educational policies practices.

Language: Английский

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Understanding the public stigma of mental illness: a mixed-methods, multi-level, exploratory triangulation study DOI Creative Commons
Daniel Walsh, Juliet Foster

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: July 20, 2024

Abstract Background This study examines the role of themata in understanding mental health-related stigma. It is motivated by need for alternative theoretical-methodological approaches beyond dominant frameworks education and contact-based anti-stigma public health efforts, which have shown mixed effects. Specifically, it addresses a more nuanced framework stigma research, one that sensitive to dialogues through people relate themselves context. Methods The research employs an exploratory mixed-methods approach, including analysis 529 news reports, 20 focus group discussions, 19 one-to-one interviews, all concerning representations shared living arrangements with someone perceived experiences illness. Thematic natural language processing are used within convergent triangulation design analyze data. Results We found illness were communicated overarching Self/Other thema five subordinate themata: normal/abnormal, harm/non-harm, bounded/non-bounded, moral/immoral. Despite familiarity psychological distress ‘modern’ explanations illness, concerns about social identity as predominantly permanent, negative form personhood marked abnormality, harm, distance, immorality. Additionally, personal vulnerability, historically rooted fears contagion, distancing rather than neutral portrayals. Conclusions Themata under-developed theoretical methodological potential addressing stigma, particularly their ability describe dynamic ways culture motivates both resist reproduce partly ambivalences, absences, tensions, ambiguities representation. A critical discussion provided on how may support ecological strategies campaigns over generic models, emphasizing understand knowledge contact dynamics mitigate adverse Public Health Unintended Consequences Mixed Behaviour Change Natural Language Processing.

Language: Английский

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Keeping emotions in mind: the effectiveness of university counseling in promoting students’ mentalized affectivity DOI
Costanza Franchini, Alexandro Fortunato, Gaetano Maria Sciabica

et al.

Counselling Psychology Quarterly, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 16

Published: Nov. 29, 2024

Mentalized affectivity, intended as the ability to identify, process, and express emotions through autobiographical memory, is pivotal in psychological change. While university counseling has been shown improve well-being, most studies focus solely on symptom reduction. Since students often experience confusion proper of developmental stage "emerging adulthood," evaluating their mentalize could our understanding effectiveness. This study investigates changes well-being mentalized affectivity 114 who underwent counseling, compared 108 a waiting list. Both groups were assessed at pre- post-test, with clinical group completing between evaluations. A series 2×2 mixed-design ANCOVAs conducted, one for each dependent variable. Results showed significant decrease depressive symptoms an increase identifying processing among unlike comparison group. Our results suggest that greater emphasis how exerts its effectiveness beyond reduction might be particularly important tailor interventions specific issues students. Considering students' represents innovative aspect research this field study.

Language: Английский

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Toward mentally healthy public policy on higher education: Opportunities for change amid national reform in Australia DOI Open Access
Xuan Luu

Published: Feb. 2, 2024

In promoting mental wellbeing and preventing ill health at the population level, healthy public policy is key. Attention has specifically turned to ‘mentally policy’ – how impacts wellbeing, these must be considered in decisions throughout government. this article, I discuss current higher education reform Australia Australian Universities Accord as an opportunity think differently about nationally coordinated, population-based efforts promote prevent health. propose ecological model comprising three levels system, sector, setting what could done each if assured a quantum of dedicated, prevention-oriented funding for from national budget. conclude with call action across universities, peak bodies, government, student staff collectives amid window policy.

Language: Английский

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Digital communication tools in family therapy: A review of opportunities and challenges for English-Speaking practitioners DOI Creative Commons

Mary Omoboye,

Nkechi Emmanuella Eneh,

Mwuese Celestina Titor-Addingi

et al.

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(2), P. 1892 - 1899

Published: Feb. 28, 2024

Digital communication tools have revolutionized the field of family therapy, offering both opportunities and challenges for English-speaking practitioners. With proliferation technology, therapists access to a wide array platforms applications that can enhance therapeutic interventions. However, integrating these into practice requires careful consideration ethical, legal, clinical implications. offer numerous advantages therapy Teletherapy enable reach clients in remote locations or those with mobility constraints, expanding care. Video conferencing allows face-to-face interactions, facilitating rapport building nonverbal cues essential effective therapy. Additionally, digital such as secure messaging apps virtual whiteboards between sessions, fostering continuity care homework completion. Online support groups forums provide peer community engagement, supplementing traditional approaches. Despite their benefits, pose significant Ensuring confidentiality data security is paramount, requiring adherence stringent privacy regulations HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act). Therapists must navigate issues informed consent, boundary maintenance, emergency protocols realm. Moreover, technological barriers, internet connectivity lack literacy among clients, hinder effectiveness sessions. Cultural considerations also play role, language barriers cultural differences technology use may impact engagement. practitioners unprecedented come inherent be addressed ensure ethical practice. By carefully navigating presented by tools, harness power improve client outcomes advance

Language: Английский

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Help-Seeking and Disclosure in University Students with Suicidal Thoughts and Self-Harm: A Systematic Review DOI Creative Commons
Phoebe Barnett, Alice Tickell,

T. C. Osborn

et al.

International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 28, 2024

Abstract Suicide is a serious problem among university students. As suicidal thoughts and self-harm are predictive of completed suicide, students experiencing these problems would benefit from seeking support. This systematic review synthesised research on help-seeking in with self-harm, including rates, sources, associated factors. Searches were conducted Medline, PsychINFO, ERIC (inception to 10/11/2023) grey literature databases PsycEXTRA BASE 23/12/2023) for population-based epidemiological or qualitative studies. Findings narratively synthesised. Twenty-two studies using 16 unique datasets included. Most US-based. Over half the did not seek receive help their mental health while at university, lower rates men ethnic minority groups. Demographic, social service-use influencing factors identified. The low identified this at-risk group highlight need into interventions improve as part suicide prevention efforts.

Language: Английский

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