Can we manage mental health and cardiovascular risk in rural communities?

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Mills
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Manage Mental ◽  
Manage Mental Health

scholarly journals Characteristics of Confidence and Preparedness in Paramedics in Metropolitan, Regional, and Rural Australia to Manage Mental-Health-Related Presentations: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1882
Author(s):  
Kate Emond ◽  
Melanie Bish ◽  
Michael Savic ◽  
Dan I. Lubman ◽  
Terence McCann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Considerable Proportion ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Manage Mental ◽  
Manage Mental Health

Mental-health-related presentations account for a considerable proportion of the paramedic’s workload in prehospital care. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the perceived confidence and preparedness of paramedics in Australian metropolitan and rural areas to manage mental-health-related presentations. Overall, 1140 paramedics were surveyed. Pearson chi-square and Fisher exact tests were used to compare categorical variables by sex and location of practice; continuous variables were compared using the non-parametric Mann–Whitney and Kruskal–Wallis tests. Perceived confidence and preparedness were each modelled in multivariable ordinal regressions. Female paramedics were younger with higher qualifications but were less experienced than their male counterparts. Compared to paramedics working in metropolitan regions, those working in rural and regional areas were generally older with fewer qualifications and were significantly less confident and less prepared to manage mental health presentations (p = 0.001). Compared to male paramedics, females were less confident (p = 0.003), although equally prepared (p = 0.1) to manage mental health presentations. These results suggest that higher qualifications from the tertiary sector may not be adequately preparing paramedics to manage mental health presentations, which signifies a disparity between education provided and workforce preparedness. Further work is required to address the education and training requirements of paramedics in regional and rural areas to increase confidence and preparedness in managing mental health presentations.

scholarly journals Digital health interventions for the management of mental health in people with chronic diseases: a rapid review

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. e044437
Author(s):  
Maxime Sasseville ◽  
Annie LeBlanc ◽  
Mylène Boucher ◽  
Michèle Dugas ◽  
Gisele Mbemba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Manage Mental ◽  
Manage Mental Health

ObjectiveDetermine the effectiveness of digital mental health interventions for individuals with a concomitant chronic disease.DesignWe conducted a rapid review of systematic reviews. Two reviewers independently conducted study selection and risk of bias evaluation. A standardised extraction form was used. Data are reported narratively.InterventionsWe included systematic reviews of digital health interventions aiming to prevent, detect or manage mental health problems in individuals with a pre-existing chronic disease, including chronic mental health illnesses, published in 2010 or after.Main outcome measureReports on mental health outcomes (eg, anxiety symptoms and depression symptoms).ResultsWe included 35 reviews, totalling 702 primary studies with a total sample of 50 692 participants. We structured the results in four population clusters: (1) chronic diseases, (2) cancer, (3) mental health and (4) children and youth. For populations presenting a chronic disease or cancer, health provider directed digital interventions (eg, web-based consultation, internet cognitive–behavioural therapy) are effective and safe. Further analyses are required in order to provide stronger recommendations regarding relevance for specific population (such as children and youth). Web-based interventions and email were the modes of administration that had the most reports of improvement. Virtual reality, smartphone applications and patient portal had limited reports of improvement.ConclusionsDigital technologies could be used to prevent and manage mental health problems in people living with chronic conditions, with consideration for the age group and type of technology used.

scholarly journals Engaging Youth in a Mental Health System Improvement Initiative in Ontario: Developing the Be Safe Resource

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deanna Huggett ◽  
Andrea Flynn ◽  
Alexia Jaouich ◽  
Melissa Taylor-Gates ◽  
Scarlett Davidson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health System ◽  
Mental Health System ◽  
System Of Care ◽  
System Level ◽  
Youth Engagement ◽  
Health System Improvement ◽  
System Improvement ◽  
Manage Mental ◽  
Manage Mental Health

Youth engagement can improve the accessibility, effectiveness, and sustainability of programs and resources for youth. Little is known about youth engagement in system-level initiatives. As part of Systems Improvement through Service Collaboratives, an Ontario initiative that aimed to improve the system of care for youth with mental health or addictions needs, youth and adults in London, Ontario partnered to co-create Be Safe. The Be Safe resource helps youth manage mental health crises and identify local services. This article showcases a youth-adult partnership in a system-level initiative, and highlights a replicable strategy for developing resources relevant to youth needs and preferences.

How do we manage mental health?

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 5-5
Author(s):  
Claire Picton
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Manage Mental ◽  
Manage Mental Health

scholarly journals Predicting Student-Athlete and Non-Athletes’ Intentions to Self-Manage Mental Health: Testing an Integrated Behaviour Change Model

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 92-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Shannon ◽  
Gavin Breslin ◽  
Tandy Haughey ◽  
Nyasha Sarju ◽  
Drew Neill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Change Model ◽  
Student Athlete ◽  
Manage Mental ◽  
Manage Mental Health
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