scholarly journals Youth Journeys in Mental Health: Invoking Unique Patient Perspectives

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-164
Author(s):  
Kate C. Tilleczek ◽  
Brandi L. Bell ◽  
Matthew A. Munro ◽  
Sarah D. Gallant
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Youth Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Research ◽  
Atlantic Canada ◽  
Canadian Youth ◽  
Health Strategy ◽  
Health Project ◽  
Service Strategies ◽  
Effective Service

We know much about the alarming trends in youth mental health; however, we know far less about the journeys that Canadian youth are taking toward better mental health. This article begins with a conceptual synthesis of the literature about the ways in which scholars are invoking the journeys of youth. We then present two examples of youth journeys in mental health from our current Atlantic Canada Children’s Effective Service Strategies in Mental Health project (ACCESS-MH) and conclude that journey approaches to youth mental health research could support the implementation of Canada’s mental health strategy in unique and crucial ways.

More than just characters in a story: effective and meaningful involvement of young people in mental health research

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niamh MacSweeney ◽  
Sarah Bowman ◽  
Clare Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young People ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Youth Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Advisory Groups ◽  
Meaningful Involvement ◽  
Youth Involvement

Purpose The story of youth mental health remains poorly understood. To truly progress our understanding of youth mental health, we must shift our focus from one in which young people are the subjects, or “characters”, of research efforts to one in which they are active agents, or “authors”. This change in dynamic falls under the banner of public and patient involvement (PPI), a growing movement that emphasises the meaningful involvement of the public in health research. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach Here, the authors aim to stimulate this shift in focus by describing emerging practices of youth involvement in paediatric research and outlining how such practices can be extended to the domain of youth mental health. In particular, the authors highlight Young Persons’ Advisory Groups (YPAG), through which young people can be involved in an active, meaningful and mutually beneficial manner, at each step in the research life cycle. Findings A YPAG comprises young people who act as research partners, providing guidance on a range of activities. In the health domain, YPAGs have provided fresh perspectives, generated valuable knowledge and changed attitudes about youth involvement in research. Moreover, they provide young people with genuine opportunities to shape research so that it addresses issues they encounter in their everyday lives. Originality/value The establishment of youth mental health YPAGs will enhance the authors’ research questions, design, delivery and impact. The authors outline how researchers can embrace PPI and work together with young people to tell a different story of youth mental health.

scholarly journals Understanding the evidence for climate concerns, negative emotions and climate-related mental ill-health in young people: a scoping review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reem Ramadan ◽  
Alicia Randell ◽  
Suzie Lavoie ◽  
Caroline X Gao ◽  
Paula Cruz Manrique ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Young People ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Negative Emotions ◽  
Youth Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Research ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Climate Action

ABSTRACTBackgroundHuman-induced climate change represents a serious threat to human health, including mental health, due to both the traumatising effects of extreme climate events and the psychological effect of worry about climate change. The present scoping review aims to systematically search and synthesise original research related to mental health and climate related concerns, negative emotions and mental ill-health in young people. Findings will help to understand the current landscape, gaps in the literature, and to provide recommendations for future youth mental health research and practice.MethodsA systematic search and narrative synthesis of the literature published prior to October 2020 examining negative emotions associated with climate change in young people was undertaken. Studies were included if they examined mental ill-health (e.g. symptoms of depression or anxiety) or negative emotions (e.g. distress, worry, concern) associated with the threat of climate change.FindingsOf the 3329 peer-reviewed articles screened, 12 met the inclusion criteria. Together, included studies show that young people are worried about climate change. Studies also explored the coping strategies young people use to manage their distress caused by climate change.InterpretationsThe limited literature in this area indicates a key gap in youth mental health research. Available evidence suggests that young people are concerned about climate change, which may increase risk of mental ill-health. Thus, clinicians should assess for and address climate anxiety in young people. Mental health leaders are urged to advocate for urgent climate action to mitigate the effects of climate anxiety in young people.Fundingthis project was not funded.

scholarly journals Accessing Online Data for Youth Mental Health Research: Meeting the Ethical Challenges

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elvira Perez Vallejos ◽  
Ansgar Koene ◽  
Christopher James Carter ◽  
Daniel Hunt ◽  
Christopher Woodard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Youth Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Research ◽  
Ethical Challenges ◽  
Online Data ◽  
Research Meeting

scholarly journals Special Issue on “Qualitative Inquiry in Mental Health Research with Young People”

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6660
Author(s):  
Katherine M. Boydell ◽  
Michael Hodgins
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young People ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Youth Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Research ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
Drug And Alcohol

This editorial to the Special Issue on Qualitative Inquiry in Mental Health Research with Young People provides an overview of the importance of qualitative inquiry to the field of child and youth mental health. The issue highlights research using qualitative methods to depict the lived experiences and contribution of young people in areas that reflect important mental health concerns, ranging from anxiety, non-suicidal self-injury, positive resilience in young people in times of crisis, and drug and alcohol treatment.

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