scholarly journals The role of sense of belonging in self-stigma among people with serious mental illnesses.

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily B. H. Treichler ◽  
Alicia A. Lucksted
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Serious Mental Illnesses

Emotion identification among people with serious mental illnesses: The role of specific emotions and sex

2019 ◽  
Vol 279 ◽  
pp. 378-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilanit Hasson-Ohayon ◽  
Michal Mashiach-Eizenberg ◽  
Adi Lavi-Rotenberg ◽  
Martin Brüne ◽  
David Roe
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Emotion Identification ◽  
Serious Mental Illnesses

Forensic Psychiatry

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheku Magona ◽  
Tara Straka
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
The Public ◽  
People With Mental Illness ◽  
Fitness To Stand Trial ◽  
Criminal Procedure Law ◽  
Serious Mental Illnesses ◽  
Public Psychiatrists

Law enforcement, lawmakers, and the public are increasingly concerned about how people with mental illness are treated within the criminal justice system. This chapter focuses on the role of public psychiatrists in the provision of timely evaluation, expertise, and care for individuals in custody—particularly for individuals with serious mental illnesses. A case-based discussion illuminates important aspects of the legal and health care challenges facing individuals at the time of arrest, arraignment, incarceration, trial, and community re-entry. The chapter discusses mental hygiene law, criminal procedure law, advocacy, and the formation of policy with an emphasis on fitness to stand trial. Appropriate diversion of individuals with mental illness from incarceration, and its role in helping these individuals to achieve recovery, is explored in detail.

scholarly journals The Role of Oestrogen and Other Hormones in the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Schizophrenia

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Hayes ◽  
Emorfia Gavrilidis ◽  
Jayashri Kulkarni
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Protective Role ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Preclinical Research ◽  
Novel Therapeutic Strategies ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Serious Mental Illnesses

The theory that many serious mental illnesses, in particular psychoses such as schizophrenia, may have a significant hormonal aetiological component is fast gaining popularity and the support of scientific evidence. Oestrogen in particular has been substantially investigated as a potential mediator of brain function in schizophrenia. Epidemiological and life-cycle data point to significant differences in the incidence and course of schizophrenia between men and women suggests a protective role of oestrogen.In vitroandin vivopreclinical research confirms oestradiol’s interactions with central neurotransmitter systems implicated in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia, while results from randomised controlled trials investigating the antipsychotic potential of oestrogen have been positive. Research into other neuroactive hormones with possible effects on mental state is a rapidly evolving field that may hold new promise. Given that schizophrenia and related psychoses are pervasive and debilitating conditions for which currently available treatments are often only partially effective and entail a high risk of serious side-effects, novel therapeutic strategies are needed. The literature reviewed in this paper suggests that hormones such as oestrogen could be a viable option, and it is hoped that with further research and larger trials, the oestrogen hypothesis can be translated into effective clinical practice.

scholarly journals The Therapeutic Alliance in Digital Mental Health Interventions for Serious Mental Illnesses: Narrative Review (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hailey Tremain ◽  
Carla McEnery ◽  
Kathryn Fletcher ◽  
Greg Murray
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Therapeutic Alliance ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Digital Interventions ◽  
Mental Health Interventions ◽  
Serious Mental Illnesses

BACKGROUND Digital mental health interventions offer unique advantages, and research indicates that these interventions are effective for a range of mental health concerns. Although these interventions are less established for individuals with serious mental illnesses, they demonstrate significant promise. A central consideration in traditional face-to-face therapies is the therapeutic alliance, whereas the nature of a digital therapeutic alliance and its relationship with outcomes requires further attention, particularly for individuals with serious mental illnesses. OBJECTIVE This narrative review aims to encourage further consideration and critical evaluation of the therapeutic alliance in digital mental health, specifically for individuals with serious mental illnesses. METHODS A narrative review was conducted by combining 3 main areas of the literature: the first examining the evidence for digital mental health interventions for serious mental illnesses, the second illuminating the nature and role of the therapeutic alliance in digital interventions, and the third surrounding practical considerations to enhance a digital therapeutic alliance. RESULTS Results indicated that a therapeutic alliance can be cultivated in digital interventions for those with serious mental illnesses, but that it may have unique, yet-to-be-confirmed characteristics in digital contexts. In addition, a therapeutic alliance appears to be less directly associated with outcomes in digital interventions than with those in face-to-face therapies. One possibility is that the digital therapeutic alliance is associated with increased engagement and adherence to digital interventions, through which it appears to influence outcomes. A number of design and implementation considerations may enhance the digital therapeutic alliance, including human support and technological features. CONCLUSIONS More research is required to further understand the nature and specific role of a therapeutic alliance in digital interventions for serious mental illnesses, particularly in informing their design. This review revealed several key research priorities to advance the therapeutic alliance in digital interventions.

scholarly journals The Therapeutic Alliance in Digital Mental Health Interventions for Serious Mental Illnesses: Narrative Review

10.2196/17204 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. e17204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hailey Tremain ◽  
Carla McEnery ◽  
Kathryn Fletcher ◽  
Greg Murray
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Therapeutic Alliance ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Digital Interventions ◽  
Mental Health Interventions ◽  
Serious Mental Illnesses

Background Digital mental health interventions offer unique advantages, and research indicates that these interventions are effective for a range of mental health concerns. Although these interventions are less established for individuals with serious mental illnesses, they demonstrate significant promise. A central consideration in traditional face-to-face therapies is the therapeutic alliance, whereas the nature of a digital therapeutic alliance and its relationship with outcomes requires further attention, particularly for individuals with serious mental illnesses. Objective This narrative review aims to encourage further consideration and critical evaluation of the therapeutic alliance in digital mental health, specifically for individuals with serious mental illnesses. Methods A narrative review was conducted by combining 3 main areas of the literature: the first examining the evidence for digital mental health interventions for serious mental illnesses, the second illuminating the nature and role of the therapeutic alliance in digital interventions, and the third surrounding practical considerations to enhance a digital therapeutic alliance. Results Results indicated that a therapeutic alliance can be cultivated in digital interventions for those with serious mental illnesses, but that it may have unique, yet-to-be-confirmed characteristics in digital contexts. In addition, a therapeutic alliance appears to be less directly associated with outcomes in digital interventions than with those in face-to-face therapies. One possibility is that the digital therapeutic alliance is associated with increased engagement and adherence to digital interventions, through which it appears to influence outcomes. A number of design and implementation considerations may enhance the digital therapeutic alliance, including human support and technological features. Conclusions More research is required to further understand the nature and specific role of a therapeutic alliance in digital interventions for serious mental illnesses, particularly in informing their design. This review revealed several key research priorities to advance the therapeutic alliance in digital interventions.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document