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{"title":"Motivational interviewing training experiences among psychiatry and family medicine resident physicians: qualitative exploration in Oman.","authors":"Yamamh Al-Jubori, Tamadhir Al-Mahrouqi, Kamila Al-Alawi, Raghad Almojahed, Rawan Albusaidi, Nazik Tayfor Babiker Ahmed, Mohammed Al Alawi","doi":"10.1192/bji.2025.10053","DOIUrl":"10.1192/bji.2025.10053","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Motivational interviewing is a patient-centred communication approach designed to facilitate behavioural change by enhancing intrinsic motivation. Despite its widespread global utility, research on the training and applications of motivational interviewing among resident physicians in Oman remains untapped.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>To examine the awareness, training experiences and clinical implementation of motivational interviewing among psychiatry and family medicine residents enrolled with the Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with 22 resident physicians from psychiatry and family medicine programmes. Data were analysed using thematic analysis to identify key themes regarding motivational interviewing training and its application in clinical settings.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three primary themes emerged: (a) residents' understanding and application of motivational interviewing principles, (b) barriers to the integration of motivational interviewing into clinical practice, such as time constraints and insufficient training, and (c) the need for culturally adapted approaches to motivational interviewing tailored to Omani patients. Although participants appreciated the utility of motivational interviewing to improve patient engagement, they reported inconsistent training and limited opportunities to practise the technique in clinical settings.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study highlights significant gaps in motivational interviewing training and practice within Oman's residency programmes. It underscores the necessity for comprehensive, structured motivational interviewing curricula that are sensitive to the local context. Enhancing practical training opportunities may improve the integration of motivational interviewing into patient care, particularly in managing chronic diseases and addiction.</p>","PeriodicalId":36441,"journal":{"name":"BJPsych International","volume":"23 1","pages":"26-35"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13054146/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147640044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Improving the delivery of electroconvulsive therapy in the West Bank, Palestine.","authors":"Richard Braithwaite, Nadia Taysir Dabbagh, Ibrahim Ikhmayyes, Mohammed Al-Uzri","doi":"10.1192/bji.2025.19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2025.19","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The authors describe an international project to improve quality of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) provision in a low- to middle-income territory. Shortcomings in professional training and delivery of clinical care had been identified, including staffing limitations, outdated ECT machines and use of unmodified treatment. The UK Royal College of Psychiatrists, the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Palestinian Ministry of Health collaborated to provide new equipment, deliver specialist training and develop a modern service protocol. The resulting improvements, such as the introduction of electroencephalogram monitoring and stimulus dosing, are detailed, along with obstacles encountered, lessons learnt from the project and aspirations for the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":36441,"journal":{"name":"BJPsych International","volume":"23 1","pages":"44-47"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13054180/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147640007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on referrals and clinical activity in a child and adolescent mental health service in Qatar: a 3-year retrospective comparative analysis.","authors":"Yasser Saeed Khan, Lolwa Kamal, Mohamed Adil Shah Khoodoruth, Sheena Shaheer, Prem Chandra, Mona Mohammad Saleem, Asieh Dehwari, May Jasem Almeraisi, Majid Alabdulla","doi":"10.1192/bji.2025.10054","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2025.10054","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The formative years of childhood and adolescence shape the course of future mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with increased mental health problems in young people. This study aimed to examine changes in referrals and clinical activity in a child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) in Qatar following the pandemic.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>To explore changes in referral trends and clinical activity in CAMHS, including referral numbers, reasons, sources, demographics, urgency and multidisciplinary team (MDT) allocation, comparing pre-pandemic (2019) with post-pandemic periods (2021, 2022).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A retrospective analysis of referral data from CAMHS was conducted. Data were collected from the administrative paper data archived in the relevant department for the years 2019, 2021 and 2022. Referral data included: source, reason, urgency, patient demographics and outcome. Chi-square analysis was employed to compare referral trends and patient characteristics across the 3 years. Binary logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with urgent referrals.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant increase in referrals was observed post-pandemic, with notable changes in referral reasons (increased mood and anxiety disorders), sources (increased referrals from public and private hospitals) and urgency (higher proportion of urgent referrals). MDT allocation shifted towards psychiatrists, with a decrease in joint assessments.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The COVID-19 pandemic had a substantial impact on CAMHS referrals and clinical activity in Qatar. The observed changes highlight the urgent need for additional resources and services. Adapting service delivery models and strengthening collaboration between healthcare sectors are crucial to addressing the evolving mental health needs of children and adolescents effectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":36441,"journal":{"name":"BJPsych International","volume":"23 1","pages":"16-25"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13054170/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147640077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From awareness to understanding: translating mental health literacy into inclusive and empathic practice.","authors":"Dina Aly El-Gabry","doi":"10.1192/bji.2025.10082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2025.10082","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mental health literacy (MHL) encompasses both cognitive and cultural dimensions. Low MHL sustains stigma by reinforcing misconceptions, social distancing and discrimination, discouraging help-seeking and adherence to treatment. In education, MHL extends beyond knowledge to empathy, emotional intelligence and inclusivity. Integrating MHL into psychiatry training enhances competence and compassion, cultivating openness toward mental illness. Promoting diversity and inclusion is not only a moral imperative but also vital for effective psychiatric education. Embedding MHL across learning environments fosters understanding, reduces stigma and strengthens psychiatry's connection to the human experience in all its emotional and cultural depth.</p>","PeriodicalId":36441,"journal":{"name":"BJPsych International","volume":"23 1","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13054142/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147639999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perception of medical students' understanding of psychiatry as a future career in Saudi Arabia.","authors":"Hassan Ali Alradhi, Hassan Mohammed Alturaiki, Zainb Jasim Alqurain, Nouf Ahmed Alalmaei, Safiah Ahmed Alamer, Hussain Khalifa Aljumah, Ali Alsaad","doi":"10.1192/bji.2025.10057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2025.10057","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety, pose significant public health challenges globally, and in Saudi Arabia. Despite this, psychiatry suffers from a critical shortage of specialists. This study investigates factors influencing medical students' career decisions in regard to psychiatry, aiming to enhance understanding of, and address workforce deficiencies in, mental healthcare.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study aims to investigate the factors influencing medical students' decision to choose psychiatry as a future career.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This cross-sectional study conducted an online survey among Saudi Arabian medical students from 28 December 2023 to 28 April 2024, employing validated questions refined through pilot testing. Participant selection included male and female students across preclinical and clinical stages, excluding non-medical students and those outside Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>This study explores the perceptions and interest of 430 medical students in Saudi Arabia regarding psychiatry as a career. The majority were female (69.3%), with most in their preclinical years (60.2%). Key findings include limited personal connections to psychiatry (9.5% with a family psychiatrist), and primarily influenced by medical school (55.3%) and social media (42.1%). While 65.1% perceive psychiatry as mentally demanding, uncertainties exist about career prospects and stigma persists (39.1%). Gender differences were observed, with more females (34.6%) than males (22.7%) interested in psychiatry (<i>P</i> = 0.014). Early inspiration in medical education significantly increased interest (<i>P</i> = 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Early exposure, personal connections and gender-specific factors significantly influence medical students' interest in psychiatry as a career. Integrating psychiatry education early in medical curricula and addressing stigma are critical for fostering positive perceptions and attracting diverse students to the field.</p>","PeriodicalId":36441,"journal":{"name":"BJPsych International","volume":"23 1","pages":"36-43"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13054151/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147640005","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pandora's Box.","authors":"","doi":"10.1192/bji.2025.10085","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2025.10085","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":36441,"journal":{"name":"BJPsych International","volume":"23 1","pages":"53-54"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13054178/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147640015","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Erratum: Motivational interviewing training experiences among psychiatry and family medicine resident physicians: qualitative exploration in Oman - CORRIGENDUM.","authors":"Yamamh Al-Jubori, Tamadhir Al-Mahrouqi, Kamila Al-Alawi, Raghad Almojahed, Rawan Albusaidi, Nazik Tayfor Babiker Ahmed, Mohammed Al Alawi","doi":"10.1192/bji.2025.10060","DOIUrl":"10.1192/bji.2025.10060","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1192/bji.2025.10053.].</p>","PeriodicalId":36441,"journal":{"name":"BJPsych International","volume":"23 1","pages":"55"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13054144/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147640074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The role of social anxiety in suicidal risk among university students in Northern Morocco.","authors":"Sara Echater, Fadila Bousgheiri, Karima Sammoud, Yassine Benhaddouch, Saloua Lemrabett, Meftaha Senhaji, Adil Najdi, Adil El Ammouri","doi":"10.1192/bji.2025.10055","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2025.10055","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Psychiatric disorders are a major risk factor for suicidal behaviors. However, increasing attention is being given to anxiety disorders, which have also been associated with suicidal risk.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study aims to examine the prevalence of social anxiety disorder (SAD) among university students, explore its association with suicidal risk and assess the role of depression as a potential confounding factor in this relationship.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>We conducted a cross-sectional, multicentre study involving students from Abdelmalek Essaâdi University. Data were collected face-to-face using a structured questionnaire designed on the REDCap platform. The Moroccan Arabic version of the MINI (Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview) was used to assess SAD, depression and suicidal risk. All students present and consenting were included. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression to evaluate the independent association between SAD and suicidal risk.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 1168 students surveyed, 59.1% were women, and the average age was 20.63 years. The prevalence of social anxiety was 9.9% (95% CI: 8.3-11.8). Social anxiety disorder is an independent risk factor for suicide, even after adjustment for other well-known variables such as depression, with an adjusted odds ratio of 1.84 (95% CI: 1.12-3.04).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>SAD is a major risk factor for suicidal behaviors. These results highlight the importance of early identification and appropriate management of SAD among students in order to prevent suicidal risks.</p>","PeriodicalId":36441,"journal":{"name":"BJPsych International","volume":"23 1","pages":"10-15"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13054167/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147639986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pilot mental health sensitisation programme for community leaders in Uganda: impact evaluation.","authors":"Linda Shuttleworth, Francesca Pontin","doi":"10.1192/bji.2025.10046","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2025.10046","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite worldwide uptake, there has been little published evaluation of actually delivering the World Health Organization (WHO) Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) in typical low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This paper aims to evaluate the impact of a pilot study in which mhGAP guidelines for mental health sensitisation of community leaders were implemented in 1-day training events across 25 urban and rural health facilities (<i>n</i> = 1004 community leaders) in Uganda. A multiple choice mental health questionnaire was used to assess the community leaders' mental health knowledge before and after completing the training. Training was evaluated across multiple sites and qualitative feedback comments were used to identify key themes on the impact of the training. The sensitisation training was found to be affordable, accessible and effective, and could be replicated in other LMICs and settings with local adaptations.</p>","PeriodicalId":36441,"journal":{"name":"BJPsych International","volume":"23 1","pages":"48-52"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13054145/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147640042","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"High school teachers' awareness of anxiety and depression in adolescents: cross-country analysis.","authors":"Nazish Imran, David M Ndetei, Rodrigo Nel Cordoba Rojas, Afzal Javed","doi":"10.1192/bji.2025.17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1192/bji.2025.17","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Schools are a crucial part of child and adolescent care systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries. In today's complex and rapidly evolving educational landscape, the role of high school teachers extends far beyond delivering academic content. School teachers are in a good position to identify common mental health problems in adolescents. However, their mental health literacy levels remain unclear.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>To evaluate high school teachers' mental health literacy about anxiety and depression and its determinants in three countries (Kenya, Pakistan and Colombia).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A self-administered questionnaire comprising the Anxiety Literacy Questionnaire (A-Lit), Depression Literacy Questionnaire (D-Lit) and statements from the teachers' quiz in the Mental Health and High School Curriculum Guide was used to collect data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We received 748 responses from teachers in the three countries; 56.6% of respondents identified as females. Mean scores on the A-Lit and D-Lit were low: 9.14 (s.d. = 3.14) and 9.36 (s.d. = 3.10) respectively (maximum score: 22 on each instrument). Many statements on the Mental Health and High School Curriculum Guide also had low proportions of correct answers. Country of residence (Colombia) and prior training in child mental health were positively correlated with total scores on the D-Lit (<i>P</i> < 0.05). Only 30.3% of teachers had confidence in helping students with anxiety and depression.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The participating high school teachers had low mental health literacy about anxiety and depression. By using teacher training and awareness programmes in schools, policymakers could work towards creating a more supportive and informed environment for students facing mental health challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":36441,"journal":{"name":"BJPsych International","volume":"23 1","pages":"4-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13054168/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147640048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}