Self-Esteem and Stigma Among Persons With Schizophrenia: Implications for Mental Health

2005 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda Berge ◽  
Molly Ranney
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Management Model ◽  
Perceived Stigma ◽  
Mental Health Clinics ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
Persons With Schizophrenia ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between perceived stigma and self-esteem among adults with schizophrenia. The sample was drawn from three outpatient public mental health clinics in Southern California in September to November 2002. The following selection criteria were used to identify 31 respondents: (1) a diagnosis of schizophrenia and (2) stable symptoms. Self-esteem was measured using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Stigma was measured using the Devaluation-Discrimination Measure. The strongest areas of stigma reported by those surveyed were related to hospitalization. The self-esteem of the respondents was moderately high. A Pearson’s r correlation indicated that there was a significant, moderately strong correlation, with a higher level of perceived stigma associated with a lower level of self-esteem. Findings suggest that using a strengths-based approach and a recovery case management model is recommended to decrease stigma and promote self-esteem among persons with schizophrenia.

scholarly journals Community treatment orders and antipsychotic long-acting injections

2009 ◽  
Vol 195 (S52) ◽  
pp. s57-s62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim J. Lambert ◽  
Bruce S. Singh ◽  
Maxine X. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Community Mental Health ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Community Treatment ◽  
Mental Health Clinics ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
Community Mental Health Clinics ◽  
Long Acting ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Treatment Order

BackgroundThe community treatment order (CTO) is the legal framework by which people in the community are compelled to accept treatment. Both antipsychotic long-acting injections (LAIs) and CTOs are used to address treatment non-adherence.AimsTo investigate the relationship between CTOs and LAI use in patients with schizophrenia.MethodPrescribing, demographic and CTO data were collected for patients from four community mental health clinics in Melbourne, Australia, in 1998 and 2002.ResultsAgainst a background of increasing use of oral second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) medication and decreasing use of LAIs, the rates of CTO implementation doubled from 13% to 26% of patients with schizophrenia between 1998 and 2002. Proportionally more patients with a CTO are prescribed LAIs rather than oral SGAs.ConclusionsThe relationship between receiving an LAI and being subject to a CTO is significant, and reflects the consideration given to enhancing adherence in a community mental health setting.

The Relationship Between Suicidal Behaviors and Zero Suicide Organizational Best Practices in Outpatient Mental Health Clinics

2021 ◽  
pp. appi.ps.2020005
Author(s):  
Deborah M. Layman ◽  
Jamie Kammer ◽  
Emily Leckman-Westin ◽  
Mike Hogan ◽  
Julie Goldstein Grumet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Suicidal Behaviors ◽  
Mental Health Clinics ◽  
Outpatient Mental Health ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
The Relationship

Financial concerns and symptom distress among psychiatric outpatients

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 105-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Kealy ◽  
Alicia Spidel ◽  
Sharan Sandhu ◽  
Dan Kim ◽  
Andrew Izbicki
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Clinics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
Financial Difficulties ◽  
Public Mental Health Services ◽  
Community Mental Health Clinics

PurposeWhile epidemiological studies have linked economic hardship and financial difficulties with psychological distress and suicide, investigation of financial concerns among users of public mental health services has been limited. Moreover, empirical data regarding a relationship between financial difficulties and mental health symptoms are lacking. The purpose of this paper is to examine the prevalence of financial difficulties among patients attending community mental health clinics, and to examine the relationship between such difficulties and psychological distress and suicidality.Design/methodology/approachParticipants attending three community mental health clinics in British Columbia, Canada provided demographic information, including annual income, and completed brief measures of personal financial management, psychological distress and suicidal behavior.FindingsAlthough more than half of participants reported good-to-excellent ability to pay their bills on time, nearly half indicated poor long-range saving and financial planning. Lower annual income was directly related to suicidality. Financial management difficulties were associated with psychological distress, and were significantly related to suicidality after controlling for the effects of income and psychological distress.Originality/valueThe findings highlight the need for attention to distress and suicidality as potential sequelae of financial management difficulties, and carry implications for further research, clinical intervention and social policy. The findings confirm the need to address financial needs and money management abilities among users of public mental health services.

scholarly journals Independent Contractors in Public Mental Health Clinics: Implications for Use of Evidence-Based Practices

2016 ◽  
Vol 67 (7) ◽  
pp. 710-717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rinad S. Beidas ◽  
Rebecca E. Stewart ◽  
Courtney Benjamin Wolk ◽  
Danielle R. Adams ◽  
Steven C. Marcus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Mental Health Clinics ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Independent Contractors ◽  
Health Clinics

Association between patient-provider racial and ethnic concordance and patient-centered communication in outpatient mental health clinics.

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 423-439
Author(s):  
Christin Mujica ◽  
Kiara Alvarez ◽  
Shalini Tendulkar ◽  
Mario Cruz-Gonzalez ◽  
Margarita Alegría
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Mental Health Clinics ◽  
Outpatient Mental Health ◽  
Health Clinics

scholarly journals The Transition of Academic Mental Health Clinics to Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna B. Folk ◽  
Marissa A. Schiel ◽  
Rachel Oblath ◽  
Vera Feuer ◽  
Aditi Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Clinics ◽  
Health Clinics

Imaging Journeys of Recovery and Learning: A Participatory Arts-Based Inquiry

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 833-845
Author(s):  
Briege Casey ◽  
Margaret Webb
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Mental Health Recovery ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Mental Health Support ◽  
Health Support ◽  
Participatory Arts ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between processes of mental health recovery and lifelong learning is an area of increasing international interest. Experiences of transformation, positive effects on self-esteem, self-insight, and empowerment have been identified regarding both endeavors. Recognition of these benefits has stimulated collaborative development of educational programs in personal development, self-efficacy, and recovery principles. The importance of evaluating this educational provision has been emphasized; however, there has been little detailed exploration of students’ experiences and perceptions of recovery and learning in the context of recovery education programs. In this article, we present a participatory arts-based inquiry with 14 women, including mental health service users, who undertook a recovery training program to support their roles as mental health support workers in Ireland. Participatory visual analysis revealed three recurring themes; the interrelatedness of learning and recovery journeys, knowledge as a source of stability and rescue and the need for resilience in learning and recovery.

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