Ingrid A M Brummelhuis, Iman Elfeddali, Arjan C Videler, Sandra Vermeulen, Willem J Kop
{"title":"Growing Up with a Mentally Ill Parent: Identifying Long-Term Consequences and Needs for Personalized Mental Health Care in Adulthood.","authors":"Ingrid A M Brummelhuis, Iman Elfeddali, Arjan C Videler, Sandra Vermeulen, Willem J Kop","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2551687","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2025.2551687","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) are at elevated risk of developing mental and physical disorders in adulthood. However, there is a knowledge gap regarding the mental healthcare needs of adults with a COPMI background. This study identified long-term psychological and physical consequences of a COPMI background and intervention needs. Methods involved two rounds of assessment, using a mixed quantitative and qualitative approach with explorative thematic analysis. Participants were approached via a national nonprofit organization that supports family members and significant others of people with mental health-related problems. Results of round 1 (<i>N</i> = 59) showed that participants experienced interpersonal (97%), psychological (89.9%), and physical problems (89.1%) in adulthood. All participants stated that a COPMI background requires attention in mental healthcare. In round 2 (<i>N</i> = 35), participants identified the following needs: (1) screening for a COPMI background, (2) information about having a COPMI background and possible implications for mental and physical wellbeing in adulthood, (3) receiving suggestions on how to discuss the COPMI background during treatment, and (4) peer contact and finding stories of others' experiences. These findings indicate that psychological wellbeing and quality of life can be improved by incorporating COPMI background assessments and personalized interventions in clinical care.</p>","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145085933","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":"Unhealthy Alcohol Use Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men (GBMSM): A Concept Clarification.","authors":"Wonkyung Kniffen, Natalie LeBlanc, Chen Zhang","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2549573","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2025.2549573","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Unhealthy alcohol use includes a range of drinking behaviors that pose health risks. Among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM), factors including minority stress exacerbate these risks. However, inconsistencies in defining unhealthy alcohol use in research hinder effective screening and intervention. A clearer conceptual understanding is essential for improving nursing care and public health strategies. This article aims to clarify the concept of unhealthy alcohol use among GBMSM using the Norris method of concept clarification. A selective literature review identified 20 sources. The Norris framework was applied to examine unhealthy alcohol use through its antecedents, attributes, and consequences. Findings were synthesized to develop an operational definition and a conceptual model. Unhealthy alcohol use among GBMSM is defined as a pattern of drinking that exceeds established low-risk guidelines and/or causes harm, often influenced by stigma, discrimination, and permissive social norms, thereby increasing vulnerability to adverse health outcomes, including co-occurring substance use, HIV risk, and chronic conditions. Nurses are well-positioned to address unhealthy alcohol use in GBMSM communities through culturally competent screening, education, and interventions. Conceptual clarity supports research, policy, and practice by integrating quantitative thresholds with sociocultural influences and guiding targeted strategies to improve GBMSM health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145069608","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":"Call for Manuscripts--Special Issue on Bringing Generations Together: Holistic Wellness Across the Life Course.","authors":"Sandra Thomas","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2549669","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2025.2549669","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145040128","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":"Choosing Well: What to Look for in Mental Health Nursing Graduate Programs.","authors":"Debra Jackson, Michelle Cleary","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2546267","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2025.2546267","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145040215","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 Role of Social Connections in Enhancing Mental Well-Being.","authors":"Supianto","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2484605","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2484605","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"952-953"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144018484","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":"Digital Support for Complex Interventions in Psychiatric Nursing: Implementation Models and Effectiveness Evaluation.","authors":"Erman Yıldız, Pınar Harmancı","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2531543","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2531543","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Digital technologies are increasingly integrated into psychiatric nursing, yet a comprehensive understanding of their implementation and effectiveness remains limited. This bibliometric analysis explored the research landscape of digitally-supported interventions, focusing on models, effectiveness, and future directions. A systematic search of the Web of Science Core Collection (2019-2024) was conducted, combining bibliometric mapping with thematic analysis. Four thematic clusters emerged: (1) Digital Psychiatry and m-Health Applications, (2) Simulation and VR in Nursing Education, (3) Telemedicine and Mental Health in the COVID-19 Era, and (4) Foundational Concepts of Digital Mental Health. m-Health applications were central themes, while telemedicine's role was crucial during the pandemic. The study highlights the importance of digital technologies, especially m-health, in psychiatric nursing and underscores the need to enhance nurses' digital skills and develop effective nurse-led interventions. The analysis also identifies critical research gaps concerning clinically meaningful outcomes, cost-effectiveness, transferability, and patient/provider experiences. These findings provide a roadmap for future investigations to improve patient care.</p>","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"878-890"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144954616","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":"Staff Attitudes Towards Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder: Can Formulation Reverse the Stigma? An Experimental, Vignette-Based Study.","authors":"Harriet Katie Holroyd, Peter I Beazley","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2537804","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2537804","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Staff members working in mental health settings may experience stigmatising attitudes towards individuals with a personality disorder diagnosis. Little is known about how such attitudes may be modified or improved. The purpose of the current study was to investigate the impact of a written psychological formulation on attitudes towards an individual with a diagnosis of personality disorder. The current study had an experimental, vignette-based, between-subjects design and utilised online survey approach. Multidisciplinary staff members (<i>n</i> = 141) from two large mental health trusts in the East of England took part in the study being randomly assigned to either the formulation or Non-formulation condition. Both groups read a short extract about the same fictitious patient. Participants in the formulation condition also read a psychological formulation regarding the patient's presenting difficulties. Attitudes and causal attributions were compared between the two groups. The results of the study suggest that the addition of a psychological formulation, at least one structured along the lines of the 5-P's framework, did not significantly alter participants' attitudes towards the individual within the vignette in most domains measured. One domain of the Causal Attributions measure ('Stability') showed a change in the direction of increased stigma.</p>","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"910-917"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144954619","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}
Ingela Rudberg, Charlotta Thunborg, Martin Salzmann-Erikson, Annakarin Olsson
{"title":"Interprofessional Communication in Psychiatric Units: Barriers, Prerequisites, and Its Role in Shaping Person-Centered Practices - A Vignette Study.","authors":"Ingela Rudberg, Charlotta Thunborg, Martin Salzmann-Erikson, Annakarin Olsson","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2535652","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2535652","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Interprofessional communication is fundamental in healthcare, particularly where patient needs demand coordination and shared understanding. It fosters role clarity, care coordination, and team cohesion. However, unclear hierarchies, heavy workloads, and interpersonal conflicts can disrupt collaboration, affecting professional relationships and patient outcomes. This study explores experiences of and reflections on prerequisites for and barriers to interprofessional communication in psychiatric outpatient settings. While previous research has described barriers, few studies have examined how communication itself constitutes professional roles, boundaries, and collaborative practices. To address this gap, the study applies the Four Flows framework-membership negotiation, self-structuring, activity coordination, and institutional positioning-as an interpretive lens. Using vignettes and semi-structured interviews with 11 clinicians in psychiatric outpatient units, the study analyzed how communication shapes and is shaped by interprofessional collaboration. Analysis identified four key categories: systemic barriers and organizational challenges; social dynamics and interprofessional relationships; supportive leadership and team culture; and patient focus and involvement. These categories intersect across the Four Flows, illustrating how communication acts as a structuring process rather than a neutral tool. The overarching theme,\" From Separate Paths to Shared Care,\" highlights how clinicians enact person-centered collaboration through communicative practice in psychiatric outpatient settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"891-901"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145000646","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}
Esario Daguman, Alison Taylor, Matthew Flowers, Richard Lakeman, Marie Hutchinson
{"title":"Drivers of Seclusion and Physical Restraint in an Acute Mental Health Unit: A Feature Analysis.","authors":"Esario Daguman, Alison Taylor, Matthew Flowers, Richard Lakeman, Marie Hutchinson","doi":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2538705","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01612840.2025.2538705","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Understanding the drivers of seclusion and physical restraint supports the work towards minimising their use in acute mental health units. However, evidence on their most important drivers remains limited and is focused mainly on individual-level features. Employing 249 days of 917 contemporaneous records of nurse de-escalation events in one adult inpatient unit in regional Australia, from January 2019 to March 2020, twenty-three features other than individual demographic, dispositional, and diagnostic factors were extracted. Bivariate statistics and supervised machine learning algorithms for feature selection (i.e. Boruta algorithm) and predictive modelling (i.e. random forest) were applied. Emerging top drivers include incidents in high observation beds, the assessed level of situational aggression before de-escalation, incidents directed towards nurses, verbal de-escalation, and distraction and redirection. These findings elevate the predictive value of contextual and interventional, rather than individual-level, features in understanding the likelihood of restrictive practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":14664,"journal":{"name":"Issues in Mental Health Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"937-947"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145006152","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}