Adaptations for Children and Youth Mental Health During and Post COVID-19: Can we seamlessly integrate telemental health when this is all over? (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deb Levine ◽  
Claudia Page
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Mental Health Crisis ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
The Public ◽  
Marginally Housed

UNSTRUCTURED COVID-19 is having major repercussions for children and adolescents’ mental health and well-being.Children and youth who are low-income, marginally housed, and in the throes of trauma and/or abuse are particularly vulnerable, as the public safety net upon which they rely was unable to address a documented mental health crisis that existed well before the pandemic. current efforts to provide laptops and internet hotspots for distance learning during COVID-19 offers an opportunity to connect more children to their mental health providers post-pandemic.

scholarly journals Guidelines for the public on how to provide mental health first aid: narrative review

BJPsych Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 427-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony F. Jorm ◽  
Anna M. Ross
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Mental Health First Aid ◽  
Mental Health Crisis ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
The Public ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Wide Range

BackgroundExpert-consensus guidelines have been developed for how members of the public should assist a person with a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.AimsThis review aimed to examine the range of guidelines that have been developed and how these have been implemented in practice.MethodA narrative review was carried out based on a systematic search for literature on the development or implementation of the guidelines.ResultsThe Delphi method has been used to develop a wide range of guidelines for English-speaking countries, Asian countries and a number of other cultural groups. The primary implementation has been through informing the content of training courses.ConclusionFurther work is needed on guidelines for low- and middle-income countries.Declaration of interestA.F.J. is an unpaid member of the Board of Mental Health First Aid International (trading as Mental Health First Aid Australia), which is a not-for-profit organisation.

scholarly journals Rates of First Episode of Psychosis in a Defined Catchment Area in Greece

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 251-254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vaios Peritogiannis ◽  
Christos Mantas ◽  
Athina Tatsioni ◽  
Venetsanos Mavreas
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Catchment Area ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Duration Of Untreated Psychosis ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
The Public ◽  
Episode Psychosis ◽  
Two Sectors ◽  
Area Data

This is the first Greek study presenting epidemiologic data on first-episode psychosis (FEP) patients in a defined catchment area. Data for first episode psychotic patients during a two-year period (2008 and 2009) were obtained by all the mental health providers in the area, public or private. A total of 132 FEP patients were examined in the 2-year period in the catchment area. Most of the patients (61.4%) were diagnosed and treated by private practicing psychiatrists. Statistical analysis showed no differences between the two sectors in terms of patients’ age, gender, family and social status, profession and duration of untreated psychosis (median duration 6 months). Patients who were abusing substances and had no family psychiatric history were less likely been treated in the public sector. Immigrants comprised only a small proportion of the patients, probably because they have difficulties in accessing the mental health system.

scholarly journals Can Mental Health Apps Be Effective for Depression, Anxiety, and Stress During a Pandemic?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert L. Longyear ◽  
Kostadin Kushlev
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trials ◽  
Global Mental Health ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Economic Recession ◽  
Mental Health Crisis ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Health Apps

Covid-19 is poised to exacerbate the global mental health crisis as social isolation, unemployment, and economic recession are risk factors for negative mental health consequences. Since the need for social distancing can make face-to-face services less accessible, people may turn to mental health apps as an accessible and inexpensive solution. But are the claims about the efficacy of these apps supported by evidence? We identified 19 published articles on PubMed of peer-reviewed randomized clinical trials of mental health apps focused on stress, anxiety, and depression. Despite some evidence for the effectiveness of mental health apps, it remains unclear how effective these apps are compared to standard of care. Populations studied so far also lack diversity, making it difficult to generalize any benefits to racial minorities and low-income individuals—the very people who have been most negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and traditionally have higher barriers to mental health services. While apps are not a substitute for face-to-face therapy, further evidence is warranted given their potential for delivering scalable, low-cost care to patients. We call for regulatory oversight as a means to ensure mental health apps demonstrate safety and effectiveness prior to marketing.

scholarly journals A Framework-Based Approach to Assessing Mental Health Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children and Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping-I Lin ◽  
Gautam Srivastava ◽  
Linda Beckman ◽  
Yunhwan Kim ◽  
Maria Hallerbäck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Ecological Framework ◽  
Mental Health Crisis ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Viral Spread ◽  
Current Perspective

The COVID-19 pandemic has yielded extensive impacts globally in the year of 2020. Although the mental health of children and adolescents may be particularly susceptible to stressors stemming from the pandemic and anti-contagion policies, most ongoing efforts are geared toward curbing the viral spread. In the current perspective, we have identified four domains of factors corresponding to an ecological framework that may directly or indirectly influence the mental health of children and adolescents during the pandemic. The evidence suggests that anti-contagion policies might trigger cascades that impact the mental health of children and their families through multiple different sectors that used to form a safety net for youths. Additionally, children with neuropsychiatric disorders could experience exacerbated symptoms during the pandemic. Furthermore, the risk of domestic violence has surged during the pandemic, which further compounds the imminent mental health crisis. A mental health pandemic could be inevitable if no proactive prevention strategies were in place. Therefore, we recommend understanding each individual mental health risk pathway via the ecological framework in order to develop integrative prevention and intervention strategies.

scholarly journals Public Policy Responses to Address the Mental Health Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence From Chile

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matias Irarrazaval ◽  
Pablo Norambuena ◽  
Cristian Montenegro ◽  
Olga Toro-Devia ◽  
Belen Vargas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Public Policy ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mental Health Crisis ◽  
Health Consequences ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
The Public ◽  
Policy Responses

Objectives: This paper reviews the mental health policies that have been implemented in Chile in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the international context of countries' responses. Even before the start of the pandemic, there were significant barriers to access mental health services in Chile, coupled with a scenario of nationwide social unrest and protests that questioned the legitimacy of public institutions; now the rapidly worsening outbreaks of COVID-19 are exacerbating the pre-existing mental health crisis.Methods: We conducted a bibliometric and content analysis of the Chilean mental health public policies implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic and then compared these policies with international experiences and emerging scientific evidence on the mental health impact of pandemics.Results: Our analysis of the policies identifies five crucial points of action developed in Chile: (i) an established framework to address mental health in emergency and disaster situations; (ii) a timely COVID-19 Mental Health Action Plan; (iii) inclusion of mental health in the public health agenda; (iv) development of a presidential strategy during the pandemic for comprehensive mental health and well-being; and (v) emerging research assessing the mental health implications of COVID-19.Conclusions: In Chile, the public policy responses to address the mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic has been characterized by the coordinated implementation of mental health plans, ranging from a health sectoral initiative to inter-agency and intersectoral efforts. However, it is imperative that increased funding is allocated to mental health, and efforts should be made to promote the participation of people with lived experiences and communities in the design and implementation of the proposed actions. This aspect could be of key importance to social peace and community recovery after the pandemic.

scholarly journals Mental Health Crisis 911 Calls, Resources, and Inequality

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Frankham
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Crisis ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Working Paper ◽  
Health Related

WORKING PAPER Is socioeconomic status a predictor of mental health-related 911 calls independent of mental health? Answering this question is important because knowing which factors are associated with mental health-related calls could influence effective resource allocation. I analyze census tract- level data across three cities and find that a lack of financial resources is positively associated with mental health-related calls, independent of poor mental health. I argue that individuals of low socioeconomic status rely on this public safety net more so than affluent individuals, and that this is an under-recognized mechanism by which individuals of low socioeconomic status with mental illness come into contact with police.

The Use of the Media in Marketing a Private Practice

2017 ◽  
pp. 338-345
Author(s):  
Nancy A. McGarrah
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Media ◽  
Media Work

This chapter describes the ways mental health professionals in private practice can use the media for marketing their practice as well as for educating the public. The processes for engaging in media work are addressed and the concept of being an “expert” in this field is explained. Ethics issues are emphasized, such as what mental health professionals can and cannot say in interviews. Specific guidance for providing effective interviews and ideas for receiving applicable training are given. Media-trained mental health providers can assist with interview preparation and answer questions about ethics and media work.

scholarly journals From Pandemic to Progression: An Educational Framework for the Implementation of Virtual Mental Healthcare for Children and Youth as a Response to COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bridget T. Doan ◽  
Yue Bo Yang ◽  
Erin Romanchych ◽  
Seena Grewal ◽  
Suneeta Monga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Mental Health Clinics ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
Educational Framework ◽  
Community Mental Health Clinics ◽  
Sick Children

Abstract COVID-19 restrictions have necessitated child/youth mental health providers to shift towards virtually delivering services to patients’ homes rather than hospitals and community mental health clinics. There is scant guidance available for clinicians on how to address unique considerations for the virtual mental healthcare of children and youth as clinicians rapidly shift their practices away from in-person care in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, we bridge this gap by discussing a six-pillar framework developed at Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, for delivering direct to patient virtual mental healthcare to children, youth and their families. We also offer a discussion of the advantages, disadvantages, and future implications of such services.

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