Mental health problems in young people with experiences of homelessness and the relationship with health service use: a follow-up study

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 76-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate J Hodgson ◽  
Katherine H Shelton ◽  
Marianne B M van den Bree
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young People ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Service Use ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
The Relationship

Mental Health Service Use Among 18-Year-Old Adolescent Boys: A Prospective 10-Year Follow-up Study

2004 ◽  
Vol 43 (10) ◽  
pp. 1250-1258 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANDRE SOURANDER ◽  
PETTERI MULTIMÄKI ◽  
PÄIVI SANTALAHTI ◽  
KAI PARKKOLA ◽  
ANTTI HAAVISTO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Mental Health Service Use ◽  
Health Service Use ◽  
Adolescent Boys ◽  
Follow Up Study

Predictors of help-seeking in unemployed people with mental health problems

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 543-547 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moritz E Wigand ◽  
Nathalie Oexle ◽  
Tamara Waldmann ◽  
Tobias Staiger ◽  
Thomas Becker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Service Use ◽  
Health Service Use ◽  
Unemployed People

Background: Unemployment and mental ill health often contribute to each other and lead to social exclusion with negative consequences for individuals and society. Yet, unemployed people with mental health problems often do not seek care. Aims: The aim of this study was to assess predictors of help-seeking among unemployed people with mental health problems. Methods: At baseline, 301 unemployed participants with mental health problems reported potential predictors of help-seeking in terms of mental health literacy, perceived barriers to care, self-concept as having a mental illness and current mental health service use. At 6-month follow-up, 240 participants reported whether or not they had started new mental health treatment since baseline. Results: Adjusted for symptoms, sociodemographic and work-related variables, help-seeking was predicted by previous mental health service use and by fewer non-stigma-related barriers, not by stigma-related barriers. Conclusion: Implications for interventions to increase help-seeking among this vulnerable group are discussed.

scholarly journals Mental Health Service Use and Outcomes After the Enschede Fireworks Disaster: A Naturalistic Follow-Up Study

2010 ◽  
Vol 61 (11) ◽  
pp. 1138-1143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric O. Noorthoorn ◽  
Johan M. Havenaar ◽  
Hein A. de Haan ◽  
Yanda R. van Rood ◽  
Willy-Anne H. J. van Stiphout
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Mental Health Service Use ◽  
Health Service Use ◽  
Follow Up Study

Self-reported chronic mental health problems and mental health service use in Spain

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 197-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Girón ◽  
Andreu Nolasco ◽  
Pamela Pereyra-Zamora ◽  
Mikel Munarriz ◽  
José Salazar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Service Use ◽  
Health Service Use

scholarly journals Mental health service use among mothers involved in public family law proceedings: linked data cohort study in South London 2007-2019

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Jane Pearson ◽  
Claire Grant ◽  
Linda Wijlaars ◽  
Emily Finch ◽  
Stuart Bedston ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Substance Misuse ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Family Law ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Service Use ◽  
Health Service Use

Background Research in England suggests a high burden of mental health problems and substance misuse among women whose children enter care. Family courts therefore need to consider timely support for parental mental health and likely time to recovery within public family law proceedings concerning placement of a child into care (‘care proceedings’). We report population-based evidence from linked, routinely collected, de-identified records on the type and severity of maternal mental health problems in relation to care proceedings. Methods We linked family court data and mental health service records for 2137 (66%) of women involved in care proceedings between 2007-2019 in the South London and Maudsley NHS Mental Health Trust (SLaM) catchment area. We compared their mental health service use and risk of dying with 17,096 female matched controls who accessed SLaM between 2007 and 2019, aged 16-55 years old. Results Most women (79%) were known to SLaM before care proceedings began. Compared to the matched controls, women had higher rates of schizophrenia spectrum disorders (19% vs 11% matched controls), personality disorders (21% vs 11%), and substance misuse (33% vs 12%). They were more likely to be admitted to a SLaM inpatient unit (27% vs 14%) or to be sectioned under the Mental Health Act (19% vs 8%). Finally, women had a 2.15 (95% CI: 1.68 to 2.74) times greater hazard of dying, compared with the matched controls, adjusted for age. Conclusions Given the high prevalence and severity of mental health problems among women involved in care proceedings, family law and social care policy is needed to ensure adequate and timely treatment for parent mental health problems. The increased risk of dying among those accessing mental health services highlights the critical need for post-proceeding services to ensure parents whose children enter care continue to receive support after care proceedings conclude.

scholarly journals Health service use by same-sex attracted Australian women for alcohol and mental health issues: a cross-sectional study

BJGP Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. bjgpopen18X101565
Author(s):  
Ruth McNair ◽  
Amy Pennay ◽  
Tonda L Hughes ◽  
Scarlet Love ◽  
Jodie Valpied ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Sexual Identity ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Alcohol Treatment ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Service Use ◽  
Service Utilisation ◽  
Same Sex

BackgroundSame-sex attracted women (SSAW) have higher rates of alcohol and mental health problems than heterosexual women, but utilisation of and satisfaction with treatment is limited.AimThis study investigated the influences on health service use for alcohol and mental health problems among SSAW.Design & settingThe Gelberg-Andersen behavioural model of health service utilisation was used to generate outcome variables.MethodA convenience sample of 521 community-connected Australian SSAW completed an online survey. Health service use according to sexual identity was compared using χ2 analysis. Binary logistic regression examined associations between the independent variables with treatment utilisation.ResultsReports of alcohol treatment were very low. Only 41.1% of participants with service need had utilised mental health and alcohol treatment. Bisexual women (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.76) and those with ‘other’ identities (AOR = 2.38) were more likely to use services than lesbian women. Enablers to service use were having a regular GP (AOR = 3.02); disclosure of sexuality to the GP (AOR = 2.42); lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community-connectedness (AOR = 1.11); and intimate partner violence ([IPV] AOR = 2.51). Social support was associated with a reduction in treatment use (AOR = 0.97). Significant access barriers included not feeling ready for help, and previous negative experiences related to sexual identity.ConclusionDisclosing sexual identity to a regular, trusted GP correlated with improved utilisation of alcohol and mental health treatment for SSAW. The benefits of seeking help for alcohol use, and of accessing LGBT-inclusive GPs to do so, should be promoted to SSAW.

scholarly journals MyHealthPA: Development and Pilot Testing of a Mobile-Based Monitoring Tool to Reduce Cardio-Vascular Disease Risk in People with Mental Health Problems (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Thornton ◽  
Frances Kay-Lambkin ◽  
Bree Tebbutt ◽  
Tanya L Hanstock ◽  
Amanda L Baker
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young People ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Treatment Assessment ◽  
End Of Treatment ◽  
Cardio Vascular Disease ◽  
Cardio Vascular

BACKGROUND Background: People with mental health disorders live on average 20 years less than those without, often due to poor physical health including cardio-vascular disease (CVD). Evidence-based interventions are required to reduce this lifespan gap. OBJECTIVE Objective: This study aimed to develop, trial, and evaluate a mobile-based lifestyle program (MyHealthPA) to help people with mental health problems improve key health risk behaviors and reduce their risk of CVD. METHODS Methods: The development of MyHealthPA occurred in three stages: (1) a review of the literature; (2) a scoping survey (n=251) among people with and without experience of mental health problems; and (3) program development informed by stages (1) and (2). A small pilot trial among young people with and without mental health (MH) disorders was also conducted. Participants completed a baseline assessment and given access to the MyHealthPA program for a period of eight weeks. They were then asked to complete an end-of-treatment assessment and a follow-up assessment one month later. RESULTS Results: Twenty-eight young people aged 19 to 25 years were recruited to the pilot trial. Of these, 12 (43%) had been previously diagnosed with a MI. Twelve participants (43%) completed the end-of-treatment assessment and six (21%) completed the follow-up assessment. Small improvements in fruit and vegetable consumption, level of physical activity, alcohol use, and mood were found between baseline and end-of-treatment and follow-up, particularly among people with experience of MH issues. Most participants (57-60%) reported the program had above average usability, however only 29-40% of participants reported that they would like to use the program frequently and would recommend it to other young people. Participants also identified a number of ways in which the program could be improved. CONCLUSIONS Conclusions: This article describes the formative research and process of planning that formed the development of MyHealthPA and the evidence base underpinning the approach. The MyHealthPA program represents an innovative approach to CVD risk reduction among people with mental health problems. MyHealthPA appears to be an acceptable, easy to use, and potentially effective mHealth intervention to assist young people with mental illness to monitor risk factors for CVD. However, ways in which the program could be improved for future testing and dissemination were identified and are discussed.

Health Status, Health Problems and Practices among Refugees from the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia

1987 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 760-782 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosalie F. Young ◽  
Allen Bukoff ◽  
John B. Waller ◽  
Stephen B. Blount
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service Utilization ◽  
Health Service Utilization ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Service Use ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Barriers To Health

Recent refugees from Poland, Romania, Iraq, and Vietnam were extensively interviewed to assess their health, health care utilization and health service use barriers. Two hundred seventy-seven recent arrivals from these countries and sixty-three previously arrived Laotians comprised the sample. Results from a 195 item bilingual questionnaire indicated good overall health and little evidence of serious physical health symptoms. Dental health was the area of greatest reported need. Prenatal care and mental health services were additional areas of need noted by researchers. Barriers to health service utilization were primarily language related. There were major differences in both health problems and health service utilization among the four groups surveyed.

scholarly journals Mental Health Service Use by Young People: The Role of Caregiver Characteristics

PLoS ONE ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. e0120004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petra C. Gronholm ◽  
Tamsin Ford ◽  
Ruth E. Roberts ◽  
Graham Thornicroft ◽  
Kristin R. Laurens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Service ◽  
Young People ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Mental Health Service Use ◽  
Health Service Use
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