From serious mental illness to recovery: An APA curriculum trains psychology students how to help people recover from schizophrenia, major depression and other serious mental health conditions

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca A. Clay
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Major Depression ◽  
Serious Mental Illness ◽  
Psychology Students ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Mental Health Conditions ◽  
Serious Mental Health Conditions

Smoking cessation and serious mental illness

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (5) ◽  
pp. 11-13
Author(s):  
Graham Cope
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Serious Mental Illness ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Mental Health Conditions ◽  
Quit Smoking

Graham Cope explains how people with mental health conditions can be encouraged to quit smoking

Career Services for Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions: Innovations in the Field

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marsha Langer Ellison ◽  
Sloan Smith Huckabee ◽  
Rachel A. Stone ◽  
Kathryn Sabella ◽  
Michelle G. Mullen
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Career Services ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Mental Health Conditions ◽  
Serious Mental Health Conditions

Police Violence among Adults Diagnosed with Mental Disorders

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-89
Author(s):  
Hyun-Jin Jun ◽  
Jordan E DeVylder ◽  
Lisa Fedina
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
General Population ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Violence Exposure ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Psychotic Symptoms ◽  
Police Violence ◽  
Mental Health Conditions

Abstract Police violence is reportedly common among those diagnosed with mental disorders characterized by the presence of psychotic symptoms or pronounced emotional lability. Despite the perception that people with mental illness are disproportionately mistreated by the police, there is relatively little empirical research on this topic. A cross-sectional general population survey was administered online in 2017 to 1,000 adults in two eastern U.S. cities to examine the relationship between police violence exposure, mental disorders, and crime involvement. Results from hierarchical logistic regression and mediation analyses revealed that a range of mental health conditions are broadly associated with elevated risk for police violence exposure. Individuals with severe mental illness are more likely than the general population to be physically victimized by police, regardless of their involvement in criminal activities. Most of the excess risk of police violence exposure related to common psychiatric diagnoses was explained by confounding factors including crime involvement. However, crime involvement may necessitate more police contact, but does not necessarily justify victimization or excessive force (particularly sexual and psychological violence). Findings support the need for adequate training for police officers on how to safely interact with people with mental health conditions, particularly severe mental illness.

Perspectives of Young Emerging Adults With Serious Mental Health Conditions on Vocational Peer Mentors

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 226-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa V. Klodnick ◽  
Kathryn Sabella ◽  
Christopher J. Brenner ◽  
Izabela M. Krzos ◽  
Marsha L. Ellison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Peer Mentors ◽  
Mental Health Conditions ◽  
Serious Mental Health Conditions

scholarly journals Interactive Activities to Aid in a Comprehensive Understanding of Mental Health Within the Professional Athletic Training Curriculum

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 262-269
Author(s):  
Jennifer Lynn Ostrowski ◽  
Ashley Gray ◽  
Ellen K. Payne ◽  
David Wilkenfeld ◽  
James R. Scifers
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Athletic Training ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Standardized Patient ◽  
Counseling Session ◽  
Mental Health First Aid ◽  
Athletic Training Students ◽  
Mental Health Conditions

Context Mental health is a significant issue in the United States, with approximately 18.5% of adults and 22% of adolescents having a diagnosable mental illness. Athletic trainers are in a prime position to recognize signs of mental health illness in their patients and to facilitate referral to a mental health professional. Objective To introduce interactive approaches for developing mental health first aid and referral skills in professional athletic training students. Background Although the 2020 Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education curricular content standards require programs to educate students about identification and referral for mental health conditions, the standards do not provide specific suggestions for instructing this content. Description Three educational activities have been implemented into the curriculum: an exploratory counseling session, Mental Health First Aid certification, and a standardized patient encounter. Clinical Advantage(s) The exploratory counseling session improves athletic training students' empathy for individuals living with mental illness. The Mental Health First Aid curriculum has been shown to raise awareness of mental health conditions and positively influence the number of people who receive professional help. Standardized patient scenarios have been shown to increase critical thinking and confidence with mental health cases and to increase knowledge in mental health assessment. Conclusion(s) Students' reflections support that these components have increased their competence and confidence in recognizing, intervening, and making referrals for individuals with suspected mental health concerns.

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