scholarly journals THE ROLE OF MEDHYA RASAYANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MENTAL DISORDER

2021 ◽  
Vol p5 (5) ◽  
pp. 2993-2997
Author(s):  
Gupta Mohini ◽  
Bansal Harendra ◽  
Sharma Shraddha ◽  
Sharma Vivek
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
State Level ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Severe Impairment ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Modest Correlation

WHO has proposed that mental health is - ' A state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her abili- ties can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and can make a contribution to his or her community.’ Mental disability has become one of the most dreadful conditions across the world. It is prevalent in almost every society and creates an enormous social and economic burden. Mental illness is charac- terized by disturbance in person, emotion, thoughts, or behaviour. The term mental illness (Mental behaviour) includes a wide variety of disorders, ranging from mild distress to severe impairment of social and occupational functioning. In 2017, 197.3 million people had mental disorders in India, including 45.7 million with depressive disorder and 44.9 million with anxiety disorder. A significant, but modest, correlation between the prevalence of depressive disorder and the suicide death rate at the state level for females and males. Medhya Rasayana affects the human psyche and mainly work at the level of neurotransmitters. Daily use of Medhya Rasayana is not only good for memory but also promotion of mental health. So, these media rasayan (Yashtimadhu, Guduchi, Shankhpushpi, Mandukaparni) drugs are effective in the treatment of mental disorders. Keywords: Medhya, Rasayan, Anxiety, Neurotransmitters.

scholarly journals The Role of Family and Community in The Treatment of Mental Disorder Patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 001-005
Author(s):  
Tutut Pujianto ◽  
Retno Ardanari Agustin
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Family Role ◽  
Health Treatment ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Individual

Mental health is an integral part of health, and a condition that affects the physical, mental, and  social  development  of  the  individual  optimally.  Mental  disorder  is  disturbances  in:  cognitive, volition, emotion (affective), and actions (psychomotor). Mental disorder is a collection of abnormal circumstances, whether physically related, or mentally. It is divided into two groups, namely: mental disorder  (neurosis)  and  mental  illness  (psychosis).  Mental  disorder  is  caused  by  some  of  the  above causes affected simultaneously or coincidence occurs. The purpose of this study was to increase the role of family and society in the treatment of mental disorder patients which was consequently could reduce the number of mental disorders patients This research used obsevational design with descriptive analy- sis. The subjects were family members who treat mental disorder patients as much as 16 respondents. The data collection was done in October 2012. The family role data grouped into appropriate and inappro- priate  category.  The  research  found  that  11  people  (68.75%)  in  the  category  of  inappropriate,  and appropriate by 5 people (31.25%), with average family role of 63.19%. The higher of inappropriate category was because 9 respondents (56.25%) in the age of elderly (> 50 years). This condition caused a decrease in the ability to perform daily activities, including health treatment. There were 4 patients who have been treated for 7-14 years, so the family feels accustomed to the condition of the patient. There were 8 people (50%) in productive age treated the patients, so it could not be done continuously. Based on these conditions, there should be efforts to increase knowledge and willingness of the patients and families, in caring for patients with mental disorders. The examples of such activities were to consult with the nearest health employees, and report to the health worker if there is a risky condition immedi- ately.

scholarly journals Effects of Happiness on Mental Health

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Gopal Chandra Mahakud ◽  
Ritika Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Social Situation ◽  
Psychological Problem ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Psychic Disorders ◽  
As Stress ◽  
The Individual

The concept of mental health comprised to the health conditions of people without suffering any mental or psychological problem such as stress, depression, anxiety and other form of psychic disorders. In this regard it can be said that no one is free from and psychological, psycho-physical and psycho-social disorders from which we can derive that no one mentally healthy. But the concept of mental health defined free from the disorders those are prolonged and panic in nature. As the concept of mental health is subjective in nature, it varies from person to person. Besides free from the disorders, a person should pose some of the other positive characteristics to deal with the society effectively. Marry (1958) stated that, a person can be considered mentally healthy with the following characteristics such as (a) Positive attitudes toward himself/herself; (b) Realization of own potentialities through action; (c); Unification of in personality; (d) Degree of independence of social influences; (e) observations of the world around; and (f) Positive adapts to everyday life. Briefly, it can be said that positive mental health of the person make able to an individual to stand on his own two feet without making undue demands or impositions of others. In this regard the role of happiness in day to day life can make the individual more skilled to fight with different mental disorders. The present article is intended to find out the effects of happiness in day to day life in a social situation to deal with different mental disorders to make the individual mentally healthy and prosperous in life.

scholarly journals A musicoterapia em pacientes portadores de transtorno mental

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1054
Author(s):  
Vagner Marins Barcelos ◽  
Enéas Rangel Teixeira ◽  
Ana Beatriz de Nazareth Ribeiro ◽  
Lucas Duarte Braga da Silva ◽  
Diego Pereira Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychiatric Nursing ◽  
Complementary Method ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Salud Mental ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Nursing Health

RESUMOObjetivo: identificar os fatores positivos da musicoterapia em pacientes com transtornos mentais. Método: revisão integrativa, realizada de 2007-2017. As produções foram localizadas no mês de março de 2017, nas bases de dados Lilacs, BDEnf, Medline. Após sucessivas leituras dos artigos, foi selecionado 6 artigos, e os dados foram agrupados utilizando-se a técnica de análise de conteúdo. Resultados: foi observado que a musicoterapia pode ser utilizada como forma complementar de tratamento não farmacológico para auxiliar no restabelecimento do equilíbrio psíquico do indivíduo portador de transtornos mentais. Conclusão: com base no estudo apresentado, conclui-se que a musicoterapia como método terapêutico complementar atua de forma significativa na melhora do quadro clínico/psicológico do cliente, ao proporcionar melhora nas funções fisiológicas e cognitivas, sendo a restauração potencializada através do bem-estar, compartilhamento de suas emoções e a promoção da autonomia do paciente durante o cuidado. Descritores: Enfermagem; Enfermagem Psiquiátrica; Saúde; Saúde Mental; Musicoterapia; Pacientes.ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the positive factors of music therapy in patients with mental disorders. Method: integrative review, performed in 2007-2017. The productions were located in March 2017, on Lilacs, BDEnf and Medline databases. After successive readings of the articles, six articles were selected, and the data were grouped using a content analysis technique. Results: music therapy can be used as a complementary form of non-pharmacological treatment to assist in restoring mental equilibrium of the individual with mental disorders. Conclusion: Based on the presented study, music therapy, as a therapeutic complementary method, significantly improves the client’s clinical/psychological condition, when providing improvement in physiological and cognitive functions, maximizing the restoration through the well-being, sharing their emotions and promoting autonomy of the patient during the care. Descriptors: Nursing; Psychiatric Nursing; Health; Mental Health; Music Therapy; Patiens.RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar los factores positivos de la musicoterapia en pacientes con trastornos mentales. Método: revisión integrativa, realizada en 2007-2017. Las producciones fueron localizadas en el mes de marzo de 2017 en las bases de datos BDEnf, Lilacs, Medline. Después sucesivas lecturas de los artículos, se seleccionaron seis artículos y se agruparon los datos mediante la técnica de análisis de contenido. Resultados: se observó que la musicoterapia puede ser utilizada como una forma complementaria de tratamiento no farmacológico para ayudar a restablecer el equilibrio mental del individuo portador de trastornos mentales. Conclusión: según el estudio presentado, se concluye que la musicoterapia como método terapéutico complementar actúa en forma significativa en la mejora de la evolución clínica y/o psicológica del cliente, al proporcionar mejoras en las funciones cognitivas y fisiológicas, siendo la restauración maximizada a través del bienestar, compartimiento de sus emociones y la promoción de la autonomía del paciente durante el tratamiento. Descriptores: Enfermería; Enfermería Psiquiátrica; Salud; Salud Mental; Musicoterapia; Pacientes.

scholarly journals Perceived facilitators of and barriers to mental health treatment engagement among decision-making competent adolescents in Greece

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Tsamadou ◽  
P. Voultsos ◽  
A. Emmanouilidis ◽  
G. Ampatzoglou
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Attrition Rate ◽  
Negative Experiences ◽  
Wide Range

Abstract Background A subset of adolescents with mental disorders are likely to have decision-making capacity that facilitates their therapy engagement. However, there are high rates of drop-out in mental health settings. Aim This study aims to identify perceived barriers to or facilitators of mental health care engagement among adolescents with decision-making competence in Greece. Methods A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews of adolescents with a wide range of mental health problems. In addition, two psychometric assessment measures were used to define who to include or exclude from the study sample. Results Positive attitudes and experiences with therapy were reported as strong (“major”) facilitators of therapy engagement for adolescents with mental disorders, whereas negative experiences with therapy were reported as strong barriers to it. Furthermore, and most importantly, a “good” adolescent-therapist relationship was reported as a strong facilitator, whereas negative experiences of participants with their therapist were reported as strong barriers. Moreover, goals such as getting rid of symptoms, improving personal well-being, and improving social skills and relationships (especially with peers) emerged as strong facilitators of therapy engagement. Importantly, the early remission of symptoms emerged from the study as a strong barrier to therapy engagement for participants. Among the weaker (“minor”) perceived facilitators were goals such as confessing to a trustworthy person, becoming able to achieve personal expectations and life goals, enhancing independence and self-esteem, and developing a positive self-image. The (active or supportive) role of family emerged as a facilitator. The stigma related to mental health emerged as both a (“minor”) facilitator of and barrier to therapy engagement for participants. Friends were reported as having a role ranging from neutral to mildly supportive. Conclusion A number of more or less strong barriers and facilitators were identified that, for the most part, were consistent with prior literature. However, the authors identified some nuances that are of clinical importance. For instance, adolescents are most likely to terminate the treatment prematurely if they experience early symptom remission. Highlighting the role of therapy in achieving their goals or improving their families’ well-being might be used by therapists to reduce the attrition rate.

Mental Illness: Children

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlys Staudt
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Child Mental Health ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Informal Support ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments ◽  
Primary Focus

The primary focus of the entry is service utilization. As background, the risks for and prevalence of childhood mental disorders are summarized. Then, the current children's mental health services system is described, including the role of nonspecialty sectors of care and informal support systems. Service use barriers and disparities, pathways to services, and strategies to increase service use are discussed. The conclusion notes other current issues in child mental health, including the need to implement evidence-based treatments.

scholarly journals Current Problems in the Mental Health Field

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
Kilda Çela Gusha ◽  
Irena Shala ◽  
Remila Kalo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Infrastructure Health

Mental health problems are conditions that do not meet the criteria for disease but affect the normal quality and continuity of everyday life. They are the emotional and psychological difficulties of the individual, which occur as a result of circumstantial or persistent stresses or of a reflection of the emotions between the individual and the environment where he lives (WHO, 2005). Health is seen as "not just a lack of sickness or disability," but rather as "a complete physical, mental and social well-being." This definition significantly expands the concept of mental health, which should not be defined in a restrictive manner as the absence of mental disorders, but should be defined in a positive and comprehensive view (WHO, 1985). Ultimately, mental health is defined as "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own potential, is able to cope with daily life concerns, is productive and fruitfully in his work, and is capable of delivering his contribution to the community where he lives (WHO, 2001). Mental health problems are usually associated with important concerns in social, professional, or other important activities. In many cases, there appears to be a continuity between mental health problems and mental disorders, making the diagnosis even more complex (CDC, 2011). Policies and Legislative Frameworks. Law on MS – 1996. Implementation of LLL remains low as a consequence of inadequate infrastructure (health, social and legal). There is no national or local body to monitor human or patient rights in the institutions of the MS.Policy on the Development of Mental Health Services in Albania - March 2003. Action Plan for the Development of Mental Health Services in Albania - May 2005. Mental and emotional problems are a concern for many elderly people. Depression often occurs as a result of the death of a spouse or close friends. Even this kind of loss and even more important and more common is the loss of respect of others. With retirement an individual does not feel more useful to his family, to society, and even more to himself.

The future role of psychiatry in Europe – The WHO European Mental Health Action Plan

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 11-18
Author(s):  
M. Muijen
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Public Spending ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Health Action ◽  
Helsinki Declaration ◽  
Health Action Plan

SummaryEuropean Member States of the WHO requested the preparation of a European Mental Health Action Plan, to be implemented by 2020, and complementary to the Global Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan. This Plan covers activities to improve population well-being and reduce the burden of mental disorders; respect the rights of people with mental disorders; and strengthen or establish access to respectful, safe and effective services. It builds on the Helsinki Declaration of 2005. The plan sets a challenging agenda for governments, especially at a time when needs are high but public spending budgets restricted. It also proposes actions relevant to the roles and responsibilities of mental health services, psychiatrists and other staff.

scholarly journals Plans, hopes and ideas for mental health

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
John R. Ashton
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Mental Health Foundation ◽  
Mental Well Being

SummaryMental health and the failings of the mental health services are in the spotlight as never before. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the often dire situation with regard to child and adolescent mental health. At the same time, there is a renewed interest in the scope for prevention of mental illness and distress, and in population approaches to mental well-being. It may come as a surprise to some that others have given such serious consideration to strategic approaches to public mental health as long ago as the 1950s. It appears that such consideration was squeezed out by the dominant concerns of serious and enduring mental illness and a prevailing biological view of psychiatry. The time is right to engage with this agenda in recognition of the importance of public mental health, not only for the individual and for families, but also for society as a whole and for the economy. The publication of a review of the subject by the Faculty of Public Health and the Mental Health Foundation is to be commended. Let us make sure it leads to action.

scholarly journals Mental Wellbeing of Thai People During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-40
Author(s):  
Ratchanun Jaibun ◽  
Kanitsorn Terdpaopong ◽  
Kanitha Chawananon
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Health Lifestyle ◽  
Thai People ◽  
Mental Well Being

The effect of CO19 has influenced people mental well-being caused by the pandemic, economic, social, and lifestyle changes. Several studies examined the link between CO19 and mental health, both with the virus and non-infectious causes. This study focuses on how COVID-19 affect Thai people mental well-being by which the respondents are Thai people of different ages and demographics. A questionnaire survey is employed to collect information.  The number of usable sample of this study is 644 respondents. This study investigated trends in psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, stress, depression, and the CO19 pandemic. In addition, the study also tries to identify the course of mental disorders of the respondents. We found that lifestyle issues, job shifts, and financial problems have contributed to a rise in the respondents’ mental health. Lifestyle has a negative correlation to the degree of stress with mental illness, while education also has a significant impact on the mental wellbeing of the respondents. 

scholarly journals Retrospektif studi: Peranan kader kesehatan jiwa terkait kunjungan follow-up pasien gangguan jiwa ke Puskesmas

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 651-658
Author(s):  
Teguh Pribadi ◽  
Evi Indrayana ◽  
Satrio Kusumo Lelono
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Severe Mental Illness ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
P Value ◽  
Retrospective Evaluation ◽  
Cross Sectional

A retrospective evaluation: Follow-up of patients with severe mental illness and the role of community mental health workers among cadres of non-specialist health workersBackground : The default of regular treatment can cause a recurrence of patients with mental disorders. As an effort to increase participation in medicine, one of them is increasing the role of mental health cadres. Based on the results of a pre-survey study conducted in the work area of Way Mili Health Center in December 2018 - January 2019, found it out that 39 patients who actively took part in mental health programs were only 38.46%. And out of 5 mental health cadres, only 1 cadre has an ideal role and the remaining role is less ideal due to individual busyness and cadre incentives that are not under the responsibilities given.Purpose: Knowing the relationship between follow-up of patients with severe mental illness and the role of community mental health workers among cadres of non-specialist health workersMethod: This type of research is a retrospective evaluation, quantitative, analytic survey with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study was caregiver of patient with mental disorders. The questionnaire to determine the role of mental health cadres contains 15 questions and looking at medical records / treatment cards to find the consistency of follow up of patients at the public health centre. Data were analyzed by univariate and bivariate (chi square).Results : It is knowing that all cadres totaling 30 have a mean age of 35.33 years with a standard deviation of ± 3.05 with an age range of 30-40 years and are mostly educated in junior high school (70%) and work as housewives (60%). respondents where the role of cadres was in the low category and 66.7% with follow-up of patients in the irregular category (63.3%). The results of statistical tests on the education variable of the cadres p-value = 0.01; work p-value = 0.002 and patient visits p-value = 0.009 which means <α, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between the Role of Mental Health Cadres and Visits of Mental Disorders Patients in the Work Area of Way Mili Community Health Center, Gunung Protector District, East Lampung Regency, 2019. OR value 8,250 means respondents with low cadre roles have an 8 times greater risk of irregular visits when with high cadre roles.Keywords: A retrospective evaluation; Follow-up of patients; Severe mental illness; Role; CadresPendahuluan: Kekambuhan pasien dengan gangguan jiwa dapat diakibatkan karena gagalnya keberlanjutan pengobatan secara rutin. Sebagai upaya meningkatkan partisipasi dalam pengobatan salah satunya peningkatan peran kader kesehatan jiwa. Berdasarkan hasil pra survey penelitian yang dilakukan di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Way Mili Desember 2018 – Januari 2019 diketahui dari 39 pasien yang ikut aktif dalam berpartisipasi dalam program kesehatan jiwa hanya sebanyak 38,46%. Dan dari 5 kader kesehatan jiwa didapatkan hanya 1 kader yang berperan ideal dan sisanya berperan kurang ideal dikarenakan kesibukan individu dan insentif kader yang kurang sesuai dengan tanggung jawab yang diberikan.Tujuan : diketahui hubungan peran kader kesehatan jiwa dengan kunjungan pasien gangguan jiwa di wilayah kerja puskesmas Way Mili Kecamatan Gunung Pelindung Kabupaten Lampung Timur Tahun 2019.Metode : Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah evaluasi retrospektif, kuantitatif, survey analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perawat pasien gangguan jiwa. Kuesioner untuk mengetahui peran kader kesehatan jiwa berisi 15 pertanyaan dan melihat rekam medis / kartu pengobatan untuk mengetahui konsistensi tindak lanjut pasien di puskesmas. Data dianalisis secara univariat dan bivariat (chi square).Hasil : Diketahui bahwa semua kader yang berjumlah 30 memiliki usia rata-rata 35,33 tahun dengan standar deviasi ± 3,05 dengan rentang usia 30-40 tahun dan sebagian besar berpendidikan SMP (70%) dan bekerja sebagai ibu rumah tangga (60%) ). responden dimana peran kader dalam kategori rendah dan 66,7% dengan tindak lanjut pasien dalam kategori tidak teratur (63,3%). Hasil uji statistik variabel pendidikan kader p-value = 0,01; kerja p-value = 0,002 dan kunjungan pasien p-value = 0,009 yang berarti <α, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan antara Peran Kader Kesehatan Jiwa dengan Kunjungan Penderita Gangguan Jiwa di Wilayah Kerja Kesehatan Masyarakat Way Mili. Center, Kecamatan Gunung Protector, Kabupaten Lampung Timur, 2019. OR bernilai 8.250 artinya responden dengan peran kader rendah memiliki risiko 8 kali lebih besar untuk melakukan kunjungan tidak teratur bila dengan peran kader tinggi.

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