scholarly journals National Trends in the Prevalence of Suicidal Ideation and Behavior Among Young Adults and Receipt of Mental Health Care Among Suicidal Young Adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-27.e2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beth Han ◽  
Wilson M. Compton ◽  
Carlos Blanco ◽  
Lisa Colpe ◽  
Larke Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
National Trends ◽  
And Behavior

Suicidal ideation in an ethnically mixed, highland Guatemalan community

2021 ◽  
pp. 136346152097693
Author(s):  
Carla Pezzia ◽  
Luisa M. Hernandez
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Indigenous Populations ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Survey Responses

Reported suicide rates in Latin America remain low, but there is evidence to suggest they may be increasing, particularly among indigenous populations. To better understand who may be at risk for suicide, we examined the prevalence of suicidal ideation and explored factors contributing to suicidal thoughts in an ethnically mixed, highland Guatemalan community. The data presented in this article are from a mixed methods ethnographic field project conducted over 15 months from 2010 to 2011 in Panajachel, Guatemala. We surveyed a random sample of 350 community members. Survey questions included standardized modules from the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview, as well as questions on experiences of violence and mental health care. We also conducted semi-structured interviews with 13 self-selected survey participants with current suicidal ideation. These interviews included questions regarding survey responses, experiences of mental illness, and access to mental health care. A total of 55 survey participants (N = 350; 15.7%) scored positive for suicidality. Ethnic identity, gender, psychiatric illness, and experiences of violence were all correlated to suicidal ideation. Qualitative interview data highlight distinctions between genders within prominent themes of religion, family, experiences of violence, and seeking resources. Three key findings emerged from our research that are relevant to the literature: 1) ethnic identity may be both a critical risk and a protective factor for suicide in some indigenous people; 2) intersections between violence and gender highlight different patterns in suicidal ideation; and 3) high rates of suicidal ideation and other psychiatric comorbidities underscore the need for greater access to mental health services.

scholarly journals National Trends in Mental Health Care for US Adolescents

2020 ◽  
Vol 77 (7) ◽  
pp. 703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramin Mojtabai ◽  
Mark Olfson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
National Trends

scholarly journals Youth mental health in Ireland: a lot done, more to do?

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Coughlan ◽  
M. Doyle
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Youth Mental Health ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
New Paradigm

The emergence of a new youth mental health paradigm has challenged how we think about the provision of mental health care for adolescents and young adults. This editorial tracks the origins of this new paradigm within the field of mental health both internationally and in Ireland.

An isolated involvement in mental health care - experiences of parents of young adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 1053-1065 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birgitta Andershed ◽  
Mats Ewertzon ◽  
Anita Johansson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Health Care Experiences

scholarly journals Thoughts of death or suicidal ideation are common in young people aged 12 to 30 years presenting for mental health care

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth M Scott ◽  
Daniel F Hermens ◽  
Sharon L Naismith ◽  
Django White ◽  
Bradley Whitwell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Young People ◽  
Mental Health Care

scholarly journals COVID-19 and MENtal Health: Addressing Men’s Mental Health Needs in the Digital World

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 155798832110300
Author(s):  
Jennifer M. Ellison ◽  
Andrea R. Semlow ◽  
Emily C. Jaeger ◽  
Derek M. Griffth
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Economic Uncertainty ◽  
Mental Health Needs ◽  
Current Technology ◽  
Digital World

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a source of stress and have important mental health implications for all persons but may have unique implications for men. In addition to the risk of contracting and dying from COVID-19, the rising COVID-19 death toll, ongoing economic uncertainty, loneliness from social distancing, and other changes to our lifestyles make up the perfect recipe for a decline in mental health. In June 2020, men reported slightly lower rates of anxiety than women, but had higher rates of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation. As of September 2020, men sought mental health care at a higher rate than women for family and relationships, with year-over-year visits up 5.5 times and total virtual mental health care visits monthly growth in 2020 was up 79% since January. Because men are not a homogeneous group, it is important to implement strategies for groups of men that may have particularly unique needs. In this paper, we discuss considerations for intervening in men’s mental health during and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including current technology-based cyberpsychology options.

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