Mental health professionals' perspectives and suggestions on religious and superstitious activities engagement of patients with serious mental illness: A national survey in Thailand.
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Abstract
Background: Patients with serious mental illness (SMI) often engage in religious and superstitious activities. The implications of such engagements remain unclear, with no established guidelines for mental health professionals.
Aims: This study aimed to survey perspectives and gather suggestions from various disciplines within mental healthcare regarding the engagement in religious/superstitious activities of SMI patients: schizophrenia spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder.
Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted between November and December 2023 among Thai mental health professionals. Participants used 10-point Likert scales to rate their agreement levels for engaging each activity. Additional suggestions were obtained through textual responses, which were subsequently summarised and synthesised.
Results: Of the 403 professionals participated, the majority were female (73.2%), Buddhist (87.6%) and psychiatrists (42.2%), with a median age of 34.0 years. Among patients with active symptoms, patients with major depressive disorder tended to receive the highest mean agreement scores for engagement, while patients with schizophrenia consistently scored the lowest across most activities. Similar trends were observed among patients in remission. From textual responses, two key themes were synthesised: (1) environmental factors and (2) impacts on natural courses.
Conclusions: Patients with active schizophrenia received the lowest levels of agreement while patients with major depressive disorder tended to receive the highest mean agreement scores on engaging religious/superstitious activities.
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The International Journal of Social Psychiatry, established in 1954, is a leading publication dedicated to the field of social psychiatry. It serves as a platform for the exchange of research findings and discussions on the influence of social, environmental, and cultural factors on mental health and well-being. The journal is particularly relevant to psychiatrists and multidisciplinary professionals globally who are interested in understanding the broader context of psychiatric disorders and their impact on individuals and communities.
Social psychiatry, as a discipline, focuses on the origins and outcomes of mental health issues within a social framework, recognizing the interplay between societal structures and individual mental health. The journal draws connections with related fields such as social anthropology, cultural psychiatry, and sociology, and is influenced by the latest developments in these areas.
The journal also places a special emphasis on fast-track publication for brief communications, ensuring that timely and significant research can be disseminated quickly. Additionally, it strives to reflect its international readership by publishing state-of-the-art reviews from various regions around the world, showcasing the diverse practices and perspectives within the psychiatric disciplines. This approach not only contributes to the scientific understanding of social psychiatry but also supports the global exchange of knowledge and best practices in mental health care.
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