scholarly journals Promising indications in the journey of the Mental Health Pathway collaboration between police and health in Scotland

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-82
Author(s):  
Claire Coleman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Collaborative Project ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Future ◽  
Future Plans

Mental Health Pathway is a pioneering collaborative project in Scotland between police and health professionals seeking to get the first point of contact right for the public in relation to their mental health. Six months after the launch of the first stage, we take a reflective look over what has taken place and look to the future plans.

The future role of the psychiatrist in Europe – a UEMS perspective

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
M. Hermans
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
General Interest ◽  
Future Role ◽  
Personal Opinion ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Many

SummaryThe author presents his personal opinion inviting to discussion on the possible future role of psychiatrists. His view is based upon the many contacts with psychiatrists all over Europe, academicians and everyday professionals, as well as the familiarity with the literature. The list of papers referred to is based upon (1) the general interest concerning the subject when representing ideas also worded elsewhere, (2) the accessibility to psychiatrists and mental health professionals in Germany, (3) being costless downloadable for non-subscribers and (4) for some geographic aspects (e.g. Belgium, Spain, Sweden) and the latest scientific issues, addressing some authors directly.

scholarly journals It is ethical to diagnose a public figure one has not personally examined

2018 ◽  
Vol 213 (5) ◽  
pp. 633-637 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Gartner ◽  
Alex Langford ◽  
Aileen O'Brien
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
British Journal ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Public Figure ◽  
Duty To Warn ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Figures ◽  
The Press

SummaryShould psychiatrists be able to speculate in the press or social media about their theories? John Gartner argues the risk to warn the public of concerns about public figures overrides the duty of confidentiality; whereas Alex Langford suggests this is beyond the ethical remit of psychiatric practice.Declaration of interestA.O'B is joint debates and analysis Editor of the British Journal of Psychiatry. J.G. is the founder of Duty To Warn, an association of mental health professionals who advocate the president's removal under the 25th Amendment on the grounds that he is psychologically unfit and dangerous.

The Public's Ability to Recognize Mental Disorders and their Beliefs about Treatment: Changes in Australia Over 8 Years

2006 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony F. Jorm ◽  
Helen Christensen ◽  
Kathleen M. Griffiths
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Psychiatric Ward ◽  
Treatment Beliefs ◽  
The Public ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Treatment Changes

Objective: A national survey of Australian adults in 1995 showed a low level of recognition of mental disorders and beliefs about treatment that were often discordant with those of professionals. The present study aimed to find out whether recognition and treatment beliefs have changed over 8 years. Method: A national survey of 2001 adults in 2003–2004 included the same questions as the 1995 survey. These interview questions were based on a vignette of a person with either depression or schizophrenia. Results: Over the 8 years, the public showed better recognition of depression and schizophrenia and gave more positive ratings to a range of interventions, including help from mental health professionals, medications, psychotherapy and psychiatric ward admission. Conclusions: The Australian public's beliefs have changed over 8 years to be more like those of mental health professionals. This change may have positive implications for helpseeking and treatment concordance.

Perspectives of patients, family members, health professionals and the public on the impact of COVID-19 on mental health

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Evangeline Gardiner ◽  
Amanda Baumgart ◽  
Allison Tong ◽  
Julian H. Elliott ◽  
Luciano Cesar Azevedo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Family Members ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Impact

Smart Phone Applications in Clinical Practice

2013 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 283-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joel Epstein ◽  
Amanda Bequette
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Computing Power ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The Future

Smart phone usage has greatly increased in recent years. Not only has the computing power of these mobile devices dramatically improved but so has the variety of functions they can accomplish—an amazing array of tasks that once would have been considered remarkable. Historically, mental health professionals have been quick to embrace smart phone technology and there are now literally hundreds of applications for practitioners and clients alike. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using smart phone technology in clinical practice and considers the implications for the future of clinical practice.

What to do about depression? Help-seeking and treatment recommendations of the public

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Holzinger ◽  
H. Matschinger ◽  
M.C. Angermeyer
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Antidepressant Medication ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
First Century ◽  
The Public ◽  
Treatment Of Depression

Aims.Several population studies on beliefs about depression carried out in western countries during the 1990s have shown that the public clearly favors psychotherapy over antidepressant medication. The present study examines whether this phenomenon still exists at the end of the first decade of the twenty-first century.Materials and Methods.In 2009, a telephone survey was conducted among the population of Vienna aged 16 years and older (n = 1205). A fully structured interview was administered which began with the presentation of a vignette depicting a case of depression fulfilling the diagnostic criteria of DSM-IV for a moderate depressive episode.Results.Psychotherapists were most frequently endorsed as source of professional help. Antidepressant medication still was more frequently advised against than recommended. Respondents familiar with the treatment of depression tended to be more ready to recommend to seek help from mental health professionals and to endorse various treatment options, particularly medication.Conclusion.At the end of the first decade of this century, there still exists a large gap between the public's beliefs and what mental health professionals consider appropriate for the treatment of depression. Therefore, further effort to improve the public's mental health literacy seems necessary.

Clinical Meditation Teacher: A New Role for Health Professionals

2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Schaub
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Public Acceptance ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Mind ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Care Costs

The support for integrating meditation into health care and mental health has reached scientific and public acceptance. For the public to receive the benefits of the mind—body medicine of meditation, it is time for health professionals to step into the role of clinical meditation teachers. Clinical meditation refers to the ability to discern the right kinds of meditation for the right person at the right time. With the increased emphasis on preventative medicine and self-care skills to reduce health care costs, the timing is absolutely appropriate for health professionals to gain skills in this new role.

scholarly journals Upaya Terapi Depresi Secara Islami

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-86
Author(s):  
Zaenal Abidin
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Alternative Solution ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
The Public ◽  
Holistic Approaches ◽  
The Future ◽  
Future 2

Many people see that depression is an ordinary inner disorder, it could heal itself as time goes by. But according to health and psychic expert, depression is a disorder which focused on thoughts and feeling which makes a person experiencing mental shock, depression wil bring a very negative impact as losing orientation of life if it lasts for some period of time and does not helped by experts. Depression also weakens the physical and mental potential, destroying the future and even erasing an identity. Referencing these impacts, surely psychotherapist need to provide sufficient information to the public: (1) about the risk of experiencing mental pressure without being able to cope with it that could leads to depression, risking his mental health and threatened his future. (2) The need of alternative solution through various approaches as physiologically, psychologically, socially and spiritually. With holistic approaches and intensively accompanied, hopefully these patients could be helped from mental suffer, and it could give society to be more aware and alert. Banyak orang awam memandang bahwa depresi merupakan suatu gangguan batin yang biasa biasa saja, seiring berjalannya waktu maka bisa sembuh sendiri. Padahal menurut para ahli kesehatan badan dan jiwa, depresi justru suatu gangguan yang berfokus pada pikiran dan perasaan yang tentunya membuat diri si penderita mengalami kegoncangan jiwa, yang apabila berlangsung lama tidak segera mendapat pertolongan dari ahlinya akan dapat membawa dampak sangat negatif berupa kehilangan orientasi kehidupannya, melemahkan sisi potensi fisik dan kondisi potensi mentalitasnya, menghancurkan masa depan, bahkan dapat kehilangan identitas kemanusiaannya. Dengan mencermati dampak yang ditimbulkan tersebut tentunya para psikoterapis perlu memberikan informasi yang tegas kepada masyarakat: (1) tentang bahaya tindaklanjut seseorang yang terkena tekanan batin tanpa mampu untuk mengatasinya, justru akan meningkat menjadi depresi dan mengancam kesehatan mentalnya dan berakhir mengancam raga dan jiwanya, dunia dan akhiratnya. (2) perlunya menawarkankan alternatif solusi melaui berbagai pendekatan terapi secara fisiologis, psikologis, sosial dan spiritual. Dengan pendekatan secara holistik dan pendampingan yang intensif diharapkan mereka para penderita depresi terbantu membebaskan diri dari penderitaan batin, sekaligus membuka cakrawala dan kesadaran masyarakat pada umumnya agar bisa mengantisipasi, sehingga memiliki kemampuan dan upaya menghindarinya.

scholarly journals Sexual harassment of staff by patients in mental health units

1995 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 168-169
Author(s):  
Maria B. Tomé de la Granja
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Common Law ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Verbal Abuse ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Common

The Health and Safety Executive (1992) defines violence against staff as “any incident in which an employee is threatened or assaulted by a member of the public in circumstances arising out of the course of his or her employment”. Verbal abuse and threats are, as the Health and Safety Executive notes, the most common types of incidents, and staff have the common-law right to be protected from such incidents in the course of their work. While the literature on physical violence against mental health professionals is quite large and expanding (see, for example, Health and Safety Commission, 1987; Shepherd, 1994; Wykes, 1994), comparatively little emphasis has been placed on verbal assaults, although these may be extremely distressing.

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