Community embraces family: How young adults and their parents cope with mental illness

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Stein
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Young Adults

scholarly journals Is Resilience Affected By Parental Mental Illness? A Study of Tribal Young Adults

2019 ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Gayathri Devadasan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Null Hypothesis ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Parental Mental Illness ◽  
Tribal Communities ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
Comparison Groups ◽  
Tribal Populations ◽  
Psychological Coping

Resilience is a sign of positive psychological coping amidst adversity. Limited studies have investigated resilience in young adults who have a parent with mental illness, and fewer in tribal populations. This mixed methods study was based on a sequential explanatory model. A pilot field study was conducted with tribal young adults (n=10). The main study aimed to assess resilience in tribal young adults (n=61) through the administration of the Tamil translated version of the Wagnild& Young Resilience Scale (2009). Purposive sampling from a tribal hospital’s records derived young adults from 4 vulnerable tribal communities residing in Nilgiri hills of South India. Target group comprised tribal young adults (n=31) who had a parent with depression or psychosis, and comparison group comprised tribal young adults (n=30) with parents without mental illness. A subsample of participants from each group (n=5+5) was selected for a semi-structured interview. Quantitative and qualitative data were analysed using Independent Samples t-Test and Thematic Analysis respectively. Results revealed that overall resilience was not significantly different between target and comparison groups, which accepted the null hypothesis. Resilience was not significantly different between females and males, which again accepted the null hypothesis. Despite living in severe adversity tribal young adults are resilient; parental mental illness is only one among many vulnerabilities faced by them. The prevailing extrinsic and intrinsic protective factors might explain their resilience.

scholarly journals Barriers and facilitators to employment for young adults with mental illness: a scoping review

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. e024487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taryn Gmitroski ◽  
Christl Bradley ◽  
Lyn Heinemann ◽  
Grace Liu ◽  
Paige Blanchard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Mental Health Treatment ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Adults With Mental Illness

ObjectivesThe issue of gaining employment for those with mental illness is a growing global concern. For many in the young adult population, who are at a transitional age, employment is a central goal. In response, we conducted a scoping review to answer the question, ‘What are the barriers and facilitators to employment for young adults with mental illness?’DesignWe conducted a scoping review in accordance to the Arksey and O’Malley framework. We performed a thorough search of Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, ABI/INFORM, PsycINFO and Cochrane. We included studies that considered young adults aged 15–29 years of age with a mental health diagnosis, who were seeking employment or were included in an employment intervention.ResultsOur search resulted in 24 research articles that focused on employment for young adults with mental illness. Four main themes were extracted from the literature: (1) integrated health and social services, (2) age-exposure to employment supports, (3) self-awareness and autonomy and (4) sustained support over the career trajectory.ConclusionsOur review suggests that consistent youth-centred employment interventions, in addition to usual mental health treatment, can facilitate young adults with mental illness to achieve their employment goals. Aligning the mental health and employment priorities of young adults may result in improved health and social outcomes for this population while promoting greater engagement of young adults in care.

scholarly journals Engagement intervention versus treatment as usual for young adults with serious mental illness: a randomized pilot trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle R. Munson ◽  
James J. Jaccard ◽  
Lionel D. Scott ◽  
Sarah C. Narendorf ◽  
Kiara L. Moore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Serious Mental Illness ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Treatment As Usual ◽  
Versus Treatment ◽  
Engagement Intervention

Review of services to inform clinical frameworks for adolescents and young adults with severe, persistent and complex mental illness

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 503-528
Author(s):  
Charlotte Woody ◽  
Amanda Baxter ◽  
Eryn Wright ◽  
Kate Gossip ◽  
Elizabeth Leitch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Young People ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Continuum Of Care ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Multidisciplinary Teams ◽  
Service Models ◽  
Effective Community

Objective: Severe, persistent and complex mental illness (SPCMI) affects a small proportion of young people but is associated with severe disability and a large burden on families and health services. This article identifies and describes service models for adolescents and young adults with SPCMI. Methods: A systematic search was conducted for services for young people aged 12–25 years with SPCMI. The review sought service models providing extended care and/or multidisciplinary services to meet the complex and long-term needs of this population. Results: A total of 43 sources were identified. Evidence of effectiveness was found for both community- and bed-based services. Specific components suggested as important in service delivery included care provided by multidisciplinary teams, consumer and family involvement in care planning, intensive case management and service integration through the continuum of care. Conclusion: Clinical frameworks for this population must incorporate effective community care integrated with inpatient treatment of short duration. Frameworks require consumer and family-centred care with flexibility to support progression through developmental stages and tasks while addressing issues related to risk management, fluctuation in illness severity and stages of recovery. A continuum of care is necessary to meet the needs that arise from SPCMI in adolescents and young adults.

scholarly journals Parental Support, Beliefs about Mental Illness, and Mental Help-Seeking among Young Adults in Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (15) ◽  
pp. 5615 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alaa Mahsoon ◽  
Loujain Sharif ◽  
Maram Banakhar ◽  
Nofaa Alasmee ◽  
Esraa Almowallad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Beliefs About Mental Illness

Mental illness is not uncommon among young adults, but negative attitudes towards mental disorders and lack of parental support might be associated with hesitancy in seeking professional help. This study aimed to examine the relationships of parental support, beliefs about mental illness, and mental help-seeking among young adults in Saudi Arabia. This quantitative cross-sectional study included a convenience sample of 236 young adults (ages 18–25) with the majority of the total (86.4%) being female. Data were collected via three self-administered questionnaires: The Perceived Parental Support Scale, Beliefs toward Mental Illness scale, and Mental Help Seeking Attitude Scale. Results indicated that the participants had a moderately negative attitude toward mental illness, a moderately positive attitude toward parental support, and a highly positive attitude toward mental help-seeking. No significant relationships were found among the study variables. The study highlights that despite young adults’ positive attitude toward mental help-seeking and parental support, they have negative views toward people with mental illnesses. Educational programs in schools and media are needed to improve attitudes and enhance readiness to interact with people with mental illness.

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