{"title":"Violent Political Rhetoric and Its Association with Suicide Rates.","authors":"Sandra P Thomas","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2442896","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2024.2442896","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":"46 1","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143005532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joseph P De Santis, Deborah Salani, Renessa S Williams, Christopher P Weidlich, Giovanna C De Oliveira
{"title":"Post-Master's Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Students' Attitudes, Knowledge and Preferences for Providing Psychotherapy: A Qualitative Description Study.","authors":"Joseph P De Santis, Deborah Salani, Renessa S Williams, Christopher P Weidlich, Giovanna C De Oliveira","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2442454","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2442454","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Mental illness is among the most common health conditions in the U.S., yet clients needing mental health services such as psychotherapy may not be able to receive these services because of mental health providers such as psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs). PMHNP students could be used as future clinicians to address this gap. However, little is known about PMHNP students' attitudes, knowledge, and modality preferences for providing psychotherapy.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>The purpose of this study was to qualitatively assess how PMHNP students' attitudes, knowledge, and modality preferences may change after educational exposure to this content in theories and modalities of psychotherapy course in a post-master's PMHNP program.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative description design was used to collect data from formal writing assignments of 33 PMHNP students at the beginning and end of a one-semester course on theories and psychotherapy modalities. Responses were analyzed to form themes and categories while maintaining qualitative rigor.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Attitudes, knowledge, and preferred psychotherapeutic modalities changed from the beginning of the course when compared to the end. An increase in comfort, knowledge, and the preferred number of modalities increased both qualitatively and quantitatively throughout the course.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Providing psychotherapy is an essential skill that is an important component of PMHNP education. More research is needed to learn the most efficient ways to increase attitudes, knowledge, and preferred modality. PMHNP faculty should encourage students to develop and refine beginning competency in psychotherapy during PMHNP educational programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"94-103"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142949075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Laura A Killam, Jane Tyerman, Natalie Chevalier, Frances C Cavanagh, Karen Henze, Kryslyn Mohan, Katherine E Timmermans, Marian Luctkar-Flude
{"title":"Partnering with Persons Living with Bipolar Disorder to Develop an Authentic Virtual Simulation.","authors":"Laura A Killam, Jane Tyerman, Natalie Chevalier, Frances C Cavanagh, Karen Henze, Kryslyn Mohan, Katherine E Timmermans, Marian Luctkar-Flude","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2424750","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2424750","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nursing students, faculty, and community partners report a gap in the preparation of nurses to work collaboratively with persons living with mental health conditions in a variety of healthcare settings. Engaging the expertise from lived experience within undergraduate nursing education promotes a holistic approach to care that aligns with clients' real-world needs. This paper describes the steps we followed to create a virtual simulation in partnership with persons living with mental health conditions. In 4 months, a team with diverse expertise worked together to develop an open-access virtual simulation module. The process resulted in a quality product that was worth the time invested. Of importance to our team, this development project resulted in a meaningful and authentic person-centred simulation. This virtual simulation is a tool to provide scalable and meaningful experiential learning in a safe environment for students and nurses.</p>","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"20-28"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142828270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Visitation Restrictions in Inpatient Psychiatric Settings: A Call for Connected Healing.","authors":"Jennifer T McIntosh","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2362823","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2362823","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"108-112"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141626784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jake Bush, Angela Blackburn, Erin King, Jill Van Der Like
{"title":"The Impact of a Mental Health Community Symposium on Nursing Students' Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Mental Illness.","authors":"Jake Bush, Angela Blackburn, Erin King, Jill Van Der Like","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2414751","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2414751","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"41-46"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142620678","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lisa A Dodge, Holly Johnson-Rodriguez, Janna Lesser, Sara L Gill
{"title":"\"Sacred Space,\" Caring for Patients in the Hospital Dying from COVID-19: Part 4.","authors":"Lisa A Dodge, Holly Johnson-Rodriguez, Janna Lesser, Sara L Gill","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2437423","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2024.2437423","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":"46 1","pages":"104-107"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143005510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Latent or Covert Signs and Symptoms of Cyber Victimization and Risky Online Behaviors: An Integrative Review.","authors":"J'Andra L Antisdel","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2415480","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2415480","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this integrative review is to describe latent or covert signals of cyber victimization and risky online behaviors in teens. This review was guided by Whittemore and Knafl's integrative review method. A literature search of peer-reviewed, primary source studies published between January 2010 and February 2022 was conducted using the following databases: Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature Plus with Full Text (CINAHL), APA Social Work Abstracts, ERIC, PsycInfo, and APA PsycArticles. Initially, the search string was (cyber victimization OR cyberbullying) AND (risky) AND (internet OR online) AND (signs OR symptoms) AND (latent OR covert OR hidden OR cryptic) AND (lived experience OR perceived OR perception). Additional terms were added, including social engineering. A total of 20 articles were included in this review. Four themes emerged from the literature: (1) the reciprocal nature of cyber victimization and risky online behaviors, (2) latent or covert signs and symptoms, (3) new language surrounding teens' online experiences, and (4) barriers to disclosing experiences. Latent or covert signs and symptoms were categorized into two sub-themes: (1) mood dysregulation and (2) online interaction and expression. Barriers to disclosing experiences were categorized into two subthemes: (1) reluctance to disclose and (2) minimization or disconnection of experience. Qualitative studies yielded richer information concerning the experiences of teens who experienced cyber victimization. Future research using qualitative methodologies and direct analysis of public social media posts are needed to effectively detect the latent or covert signs and symptoms of cyber victimization and risky online behaviors.</p>","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"29-40"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142620698","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Virtual Reality Training to Reduce Workplace Violence in Healthcare.","authors":"Casey J Clay, Jonathan M Hochmuth, Oliver Wirth","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2429712","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2429712","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Violence against nurses and other healthcare workers is a significant and escalating concern, impeding the provision of safe and effective healthcare services. A majority of nurses experience some kind of violence, including physical and nonphysical assaults during their careers. The consequences of workplace violence extend beyond individual trauma, leading to increased burnout, turnover, and significant financial costs for healthcare systems. Training programs focused on workplace violence prevention (WVP) have become ubiquitous, with elements like situational threat assessment, de-escalation techniques, and physical skills. Studies show that experiential components, such as role play, enhance the effectiveness of these trainings. Virtual Reality (VR) offers a promising solution by providing immersive, interactive training environments that enhance decision-making, physical coordination, and team dynamics. In this article we discuss how VR simulations can replicate real-world settings, allowing healthcare workers to practice and master violence prevention and management skills in a controlled, safe environment. We also describe how VR is scalable and cost-effective, enabling widespread adoption within and across organizations with minimal logistical challenges. Integrating VR into WVP training programs could significantly improve training outcomes, reduce the need for physical and chemical restraints, and ultimately enhance the overall safety and quality of healthcare services.</p>","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":"46 1","pages":"2-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11774209/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143005540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ida Marie Skou Storm, Rikke Alma Margot Ulstrup Smedemark, Mari Holen, Lisbeth Hybholt, Stephen Fitzgerald Austin, Erik Simonsen, Mary Leamy, Lene Lauge Berring
{"title":"The Meaning of Friendships in the Mental Health Recovery of Young Adults-A Thematic Analysis.","authors":"Ida Marie Skou Storm, Rikke Alma Margot Ulstrup Smedemark, Mari Holen, Lisbeth Hybholt, Stephen Fitzgerald Austin, Erik Simonsen, Mary Leamy, Lene Lauge Berring","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2424767","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2424767","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Friendships are vital for the well-being of young adults, yet their social network is often reduced during episodes of life-disruptive mental distress, such as psychosis. Despite this, our study shows that young adults do either maintain or build friendships during such periods and that these relationships are crucial for recovery in youth. As research on the role of friendships in the recovery journey of this group is limited, this study explores the significance of friendships for young adults engaged in early psychosis interventions to generate insights that can inform mental health recovery practices. In-depth life-story and intensive interviews were conducted with six young adult users of early psychosis intervention OPUS. Using abductive thematic analysis, two main themes and four subthemes emerged: (1) \"Seeking different kinds of recovery support with different types of friends\" with subthemes (1.1) \"Seeking safety in life-witnessing friendships\" and (1.2) \"Shaping identity with friends in communities of interest\"; and (2) \"Belonging and unbelonging with friends and their significance to recovery in youth\" with subthemes (2.1) \"Struggling with friendship expectations perpetuates social isolation\" and (2.2) \"Connecting with friends enables belonging to humanity as a whole.\" The findings highlight that, while social isolation can reinforce feelings of alienation, belonging with friends instills a sense of hope and meaning. The involvement of friends in early psychosis interventions may enhance social skills training, strengthen social bonds, and support the inclusion and well-being of young adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"47-57"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142949078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sarah M Rodrigues, Sanghyuk Shin, Melissa D Pinto, Dawn T Bounds, Jennifer Terry, Candace W Burton
{"title":"Parenting Self-Efficacy Moderates the Association Between Unmet Parenting Expectations and NICU-Related PTSD Symptoms Reported by Mothers 1-5 Years Post-Infant NICU Hospitalization.","authors":"Sarah M Rodrigues, Sanghyuk Shin, Melissa D Pinto, Dawn T Bounds, Jennifer Terry, Candace W Burton","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2433497","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01612840.2024.2433497","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Infant neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) hospitalization increases maternal risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, which may negatively impact mother-child attachment and infant growth and development. Prior studies have documented positive associations between unmet parenting expectations and adverse maternal psychological outcomes, including post-NICU discharge. However, no studies have yet explored how unmet parenting expectations may be associated with maternal NICU-related PTSD symptoms. The current paper reports a focused analysis of cross-sectional questionnaire data collected from NICU mothers (<i>n</i> = 128) during a larger mixed methods study. Multiple linear regression was used to test the association between parenting expectation-experience differences (EEDs) and NICU-related PTSD symptoms reported by mothers 1-5 years post-infant NICU hospitalization. The moderating role of parenting self-efficacy was also examined. After adjusting for covariates in the main effects model, a negative association was found between EED scores and NICU-related PTSD symptoms (B = -1.5, <i>p</i> <math><mrow><mo><</mo></mrow></math> 0.001), and perceived parenting self-efficacy was found to moderate (weaken) this negative association. Findings suggest that interventions and NICU care practices aimed at better aligning parenting expectations and NICU experiences and at promoting parenting self-efficacy among NICU mothers may strengthen delivery of supportive, family-centered care and may lead to improved maternal and child outcomes in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":"46 1","pages":"58-69"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143005521","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}