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Exploring cognitive characteristics and impairments in bipolar disorder: Insights from the BiDiLoS-Ng pilot study. 探索双相情感障碍的认知特征和损害：来自BiDiLoS-Ng试点研究的见解。

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Global Mental Health Pub Date : 2024-12-06 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2024.125

Frances Nkechi Adiukwu, Olufisayo Adesokun, Chinwendu Maryam Amuta-Igwe, Izuchukwu Metu, Isoboye Charles Jack

{"title":"Exploring cognitive characteristics and impairments in bipolar disorder: Insights from the BiDiLoS-Ng pilot study.","authors":"Frances Nkechi Adiukwu, Olufisayo Adesokun, Chinwendu Maryam Amuta-Igwe, Izuchukwu Metu, Isoboye Charles Jack","doi":"10.1017/gmh.2024.125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2024.125","url":null,"abstract":"Bipolar disorder (BD) is a leading cause of disability and is linked to cognitive and functional impairment, increased mortality from cardiometabolic disorders and bipolar disorder suicide. Few studies in sub-Saharan Africa have explored cognitive dysfunction in bipolar disorder. Our study explores the cognitive characteristics in a bipolar patient cohort in Nigeria and assesses its association with clinical and demographic variables. 40 participants from the Bipolar Disorder Longitudinal Study, at baseline, were included in the pilot study of the BiDiLos-Ng. Using a cross-sectional design, cognitive function was assessed using the Screen for Cognitive Impairment in Psychiatry. Multiple linear regression models were used to explore associations between dependent and independent variables. Cognitive impairment was present in 41% of the bipolar cohort, it was not associated with the frequency of mood episodes, and higher educational level was associated with higher verbal fluency test scores (p = 0.02). Being in employment (p = 0.03), younger age (p = 0.00), and lower YMRS score (p = 0.006) were associated with higher working memory test scores. The presence of mania symptoms during the euthymic phase of BD was associated with cognitive impairment. Executive function and working memory were linked to better academic and occupational attainment.","PeriodicalId":48579,"journal":{"name":"Global Mental Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"e120"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11704381/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The effects of climate change on mental health and psychological well-being: Impacts and priority actions. 气候变化对心理健康和心理福祉的影响：影响和优先行动。

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Global Mental Health Pub Date : 2024-12-05 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2024.65

Shazia Soomro, Dianen Zhou, Iftikhar Ahmed Charan

{"title":"The effects of climate change on mental health and psychological well-being: Impacts and priority actions.","authors":"Shazia Soomro, Dianen Zhou, Iftikhar Ahmed Charan","doi":"10.1017/gmh.2024.65","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2024.65","url":null,"abstract":"Climate anxiety has a negative impact on the mental health and psychological well-being of the vulnerable population. The goal is to assess many factors that affect mental health and psychological well-being, as well as how climate change affects mental health in Pakistan's vulnerable population. This study provides evidence-based insights into the long- and medium-term impacts of extreme weather events on mental health. To obtain information on these variables, this research uses a quantitative approach and a cross-sectional survey design with a multivariate regression model for empirical tests on a sample of parents and children with an impact on mental health from climate change anxiety. Results indicate that individuals who experience shock climate change anxiety and its effects on mental health and psychological well-being. Climate change can have detrimental effects on children's mental health. (1) Children's Stress Index (CSI): (2) climate change anxiety (CCA), (3) generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) and (4) major depression disorder (MDD), as reported by the children with mental health outcomes. The findings of this study show that climate change has a stressful effect on mental health. The article concludes with a discussion on strategies to address the anticipated mental health issues among children due to climate change.","PeriodicalId":48579,"journal":{"name":"Global Mental Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"e118"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11704568/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Challenges and strategies for improving medication adherence among adolescent psychiatric patients: A qualitative study. 改善青少年精神病患者药物依从性的挑战和策略：一项定性研究。

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Global Mental Health Pub Date : 2024-12-02 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2024.80

Clarisse Roswini Kalaman, Norhayati Ibrahim, Choy Qing Cham, Meng Chuan Ho, Uma Visvalingam, Fairuz Nazri Abdul Rahman, Farah Ahmad Shahabuddin, Mohd Radzi Tarmizi A Halim, Ching Sin Siau

{"title":"Challenges and strategies for improving medication adherence among adolescent psychiatric patients: A qualitative study.","authors":"Clarisse Roswini Kalaman, Norhayati Ibrahim, Choy Qing Cham, Meng Chuan Ho, Uma Visvalingam, Fairuz Nazri Abdul Rahman, Farah Ahmad Shahabuddin, Mohd Radzi Tarmizi A Halim, Ching Sin Siau","doi":"10.1017/gmh.2024.80","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2024.80","url":null,"abstract":"Despite significant advancements in the development of psychotropic medications, increasing adherence rates remain a challenge in the treatment and management of psychiatric disorders. The purpose of this study is to qualitatively explore the challenges underlying medication adherence and strategies to improve it among adolescents with psychiatric disorders in Malaysia. This qualitative research design presents results from 17 semi-structured interviews with adolescent psychiatric patients, aged 11 to 19 years old, from public hospitals across Peninsular Malaysia. The data collected from interviews were transcribed and processed through thematic analysis using the NVivo 11 software. A total of three main themes concerning medication adherence were identified: (1) challenges; (2) coping strategies and (3) protective factors. In this study, thirteen subthemes emerge as challenges underlying medication adherence experienced by adolescent psychiatric patients. The coping strategies identified in this study fall under three broad subthemes which are problem-focused strategies, emotion-focused strategies and maladaptive strategies. This study also highlights social support and positive medicinal effects as protective factors for non-adherence issues in adolescent psychiatric patients. In conclusion, this study supports the notion that adherence is a multi-factorial phenomenon. This study can inform future development of interventions and targeted health promotion programmes in enhancing adherence.","PeriodicalId":48579,"journal":{"name":"Global Mental Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"e117"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11704366/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effectiveness of psychodrama on mental health outcomes based on Chinese samples: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies. 基于中国样本的心理剧对心理健康结果的有效性：随机对照研究的系统回顾和meta分析。

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Global Mental Health Pub Date : 2024-12-02 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2024.89

Xiaohui Wang, Rui Ding, Rui Luo

{"title":"Effectiveness of psychodrama on mental health outcomes based on Chinese samples: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies.","authors":"Xiaohui Wang, Rui Ding, Rui Luo","doi":"10.1017/gmh.2024.89","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2024.89","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Psychodrama (PD), supported by extensive global research, is increasingly becoming a vital method for alleviating psychological symptoms and promoting mental well-being in diverse populations across China. However, comprehensive evidence based on rigorous interventions is currently lacking.Methods: This article systematically reviews the literature on randomized controlled experimental intervention studies of PD in the Chinese Mainland from 1982 to 2023.Findings: Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses framework, this article included seven studies (N = 332, 25 effect sizes). The results demonstrate that PD interventions have a promotional effect (standardized mean difference SMD = 0.768, 95% CI [0.591, 0.946]) across different age groups and settings in randomized controlled trial interventions. In accordance with previous literature, we categorized the effect sizes into two major groups: illness reduction (IR) and health promotion (HP). Subgroup analysis based on these two categories revealed consistent findings. In the IR category, the overall effect size was notably significant (SMD = -0.711, 95% CI [-0.976, -0.446]), and in the HP category, the overall effect was also highly significant (SMD = 0.889, 95% CI [0.705, 1.074]). This finding aligns with previous research in other nations, supporting the significant effectiveness of PD as a counseling method in alleviating psychological illnesses and promoting mental health within the Chinese context.Conclusion: PD serves not only as a therapeutic tool but also as a preventive and developmental intervention. Moving forward, there is a call for increased emphasis on standardized and randomized controlled experimental studies to further the advancement of PD within China.","PeriodicalId":48579,"journal":{"name":"Global Mental Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"e116"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11704573/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956797","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Cultural adaptation of an evidence-based intervention to address mental health among youth affected by armed conflict in Colombia: An application of the ADAPT-ITT approach and FRAME-IS reporting protocols. 针对哥伦比亚受武装冲突影响青年心理健康问题的循证干预措施的文化适应性：ADAPT-ITT方法和FRAME-IS报告协议的应用

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Global Mental Health Pub Date : 2024-11-28 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2024.106

María Pineros-Leano, Alethea Desrosiers, Natalia Piñeros-Leaño, Andrés Moya, Catalina Canizares-Escobar, Lyann Tam, Theresa S Betancourt

{"title":"Cultural adaptation of an evidence-based intervention to address mental health among youth affected by armed conflict in Colombia: An application of the ADAPT-ITT approach and FRAME-IS reporting protocols.","authors":"María Pineros-Leano, Alethea Desrosiers, Natalia Piñeros-Leaño, Andrés Moya, Catalina Canizares-Escobar, Lyann Tam, Theresa S Betancourt","doi":"10.1017/gmh.2024.106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2024.106","url":null,"abstract":"Background: In Colombia, over 9 million people have been impacted by armed conflict, creating a significant need for mental health services. This study aimed to culturally adapt and pilot test the Youth Readiness Intervention (YRI), an evidence-based transdiagnostic mental health intervention, for conflict-affected Colombian youth aged 18-28 years.Methods: The eight phases of the Assessment, Decision, Administration, Production, Topical Experts, Integration, Training, and Testing (ADAPT-ITT) framework were used to culturally adapt the YRI for conflict-affected Colombian youth. The Framework for Reporting Adaptations and Modifications to Evidence-based Implementation Strategies (FRAME-IS) was used to track the adaptations made. Qualitative and quantitative data were gathered and analyzed throughout the adaptation process.Results: Data from the Assessment phase demonstrated a high need for mental health interventions among conflict-affected youth. The Testing phase revealed significant improvements in emotion regulation and functional impairment, suggesting the YRI is a promising intervention among conflict-affected Colombian youth. Qualitative data confirmed the intervention's acceptability among youth and mental health providers.Conclusions: The YRI was successfully adapted for conflict-affected Colombian youth. Future studies using randomized designs are needed to test the effectiveness of the YRI for improving mental health among larger samples of Colombian conflict-affected youth.","PeriodicalId":48579,"journal":{"name":"Global Mental Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"e114"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11704387/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The impact of Kahramanmaraş (2023) earthquake on adolescents: Exploring psychological impact, suicide possibility and future expectations. kahramanmaraku（2023）地震对青少年的影响：心理影响、自杀可能性和未来预期

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Global Mental Health Pub Date : 2024-11-27 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2024.90

Veysel Kaplan, Mehmet Emin Düken, Rabia Kaya, Muhammad Alkasaby

{"title":"The impact of Kahramanmaraş (2023) earthquake on adolescents: Exploring psychological impact, suicide possibility and future expectations.","authors":"Veysel Kaplan, Mehmet Emin Düken, Rabia Kaya, Muhammad Alkasaby","doi":"10.1017/gmh.2024.90","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2024.90","url":null,"abstract":"Earthquakes and other disasters caused by natural hazards have a significant impact on the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. This study aimed to investigate the psychological symptoms, suicide probability, and future expectations among adolescents affected by the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquake in Türkiye. A total of 704 individuals participated in the study. We conducted a cross-sectional study using the Brief Symptom Inventory, Suicide Probability Scale and Future Expectation Scale. The mean age of participants was 15.27 ± 1.39. Participants lost up to 10 of their relatives and up to 4 of their nuclear families due to the earthquake. The study showed a strong positive correlation between psychological symptoms and suicide probability and a strong negative correlation between psychological symptoms and future expectations among adolescents. Additionally, losing family members or relatives was associated with increased psychological problems. Earthquake-related issues such as lack of food, shelter and security, and education disruption should be addressed to mitigate the mental health impact of the disaster. Additionally, mental health and psychosocial support services should be made available for adolescents and their families in the earthquake-affected regions.","PeriodicalId":48579,"journal":{"name":"Global Mental Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"e115"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11704369/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Erratum: Validation of a brief screener for broad-spectrum mental and substance-use disorders in South Africa - ERRATUM. 在南非对广谱精神和物质使用障碍进行简短筛选的验证-勘误。

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Global Mental Health Pub Date : 2024-11-21 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2024.109

Melissa Ann Stockton, Ernesha Webb Mazinyo, Lungelwa Mlanjeni, Kwanda Nogemane, Nondumiso Ngcelwane, Annika C Sweetland, Cale Neil Basaraba, Charl Bezuidenhout, Griffin Sansbury, Kathryn L Lovero, David Olivier, Christoffel Grobler, Melanie M Wall, Andrew Medina-Marino, Phumza Nobatyi, Milton L Wainberg

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Serious mental health conditions and exposure to adulthood trauma in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review. 低收入和中等收入国家的严重精神健康状况和成年创伤暴露：范围审查。

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Global Mental Health Pub Date : 2024-11-20 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2024.123

Anne Stevenson, Engida Girma, Benon Kabale Kitafuna, Boniface Harerimana, Karestan C Koenen, Soraya Seedat

{"title":"Serious mental health conditions and exposure to adulthood trauma in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review.","authors":"Anne Stevenson, Engida Girma, Benon Kabale Kitafuna, Boniface Harerimana, Karestan C Koenen, Soraya Seedat","doi":"10.1017/gmh.2024.123","DOIUrl":"10.1017/gmh.2024.123","url":null,"abstract":"Background: There is a strong link between trauma exposure and serious mental health conditions (SMHCs), such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The majority of research in the field has focused on childhood trauma as a risk factor for developing an SMHC and on samples from high-income countries. There is less research on having an SMHC as a risk factor for exposure to traumatic events, and particularly on populations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).This scoping review aimed to synthesize the nature and extent of research on traumatic events that adults with SMHCs face in LMICs. It was conducted across five databases: PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, Web of Science Core Collection and Africa-Wide Information/NiPad in December 2023 and by hand searching citation lists.Findings: The database search returned 4,111 articles. After removing duplicates and following a rigorous screening process, 51 articles met criteria for inclusion. There was one case study, one mixed methods study, 12 qualitative studies and 37 quantitative studies. Ten countries were represented, with the most studies from India (n = 19), Ethiopia (n = 9) and China (n = 6). Schizophrenia was the most studied type of SMHC. Of the trauma exposures, more than 76% were on interpersonal violence, such as sexual and physical violence. Of the studies on interpersonal violence, more than 23% were on physical restraint (e.g., shackling) in the community or in hospital settings. There were no studies on man-made or natural disasters.Implications: Much of our data in this population are informed by a small subset of countries and by certain types of interpersonal violence. Future research should aim to expand to additional countries in LMICs. Additional qualitative research would likely identify and contextualize other trauma types among adults with SMHCs in LMICs.","PeriodicalId":48579,"journal":{"name":"Global Mental Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"e112"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11704373/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Mental health plans and policies across the WHO European region. 世界卫生组织欧洲地区的精神健康计划和政策。

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Global Mental Health Pub Date : 2024-11-18 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2024.88

Zoe Guerrero, Anna Kågström, Akmal Aliev, Hana Tomášková, Yongjie Yon, Ledia Lazeri, Marge Reinap, Cassie Redlich, Ana Maria Tijerino Inestroza, Jason Maurer, Petr Winkler

{"title":"Mental health plans and policies across the WHO European region.","authors":"Zoe Guerrero, Anna Kågström, Akmal Aliev, Hana Tomášková, Yongjie Yon, Ledia Lazeri, Marge Reinap, Cassie Redlich, Ana Maria Tijerino Inestroza, Jason Maurer, Petr Winkler","doi":"10.1017/gmh.2024.88","DOIUrl":"10.1017/gmh.2024.88","url":null,"abstract":"Evidence is scarce in terms of tracking the progress of implementation of mental healthcare plans and policies (MHPPs) in Europe, we aimed to map and analyze the content of MHPPs across the WHO European region. We collected data from the WHO Mental Health Atlas 2011, 2017 and 2020 to map the development of MHPPs in the region. We contacted 53 key informants from each country in the European region to triangulate the data from WHO Mental Health Atlases and to obtain access to the national mental health plans and policies. We analyzed the content of MHPPs against the four major objectives of the WHO Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan, and we also focused on the specificity and measurability of their targets. The number and proportion of countries which have their own MHPPs has increased from 30 (52%) to 43 (91%) between 2011 and 2020. MHPPs are generally in line with the WHO policy, aiming to strengthen care in the community, expand mental health promotion and illness prevention activities, improve quality of care, increase intersectoral collaboration, build workforce and system capacity, and improve adherence to human rights. However, specific, and measurable targets as well as a description of concrete steps, responsibilities and funding sources are mostly missing. They often contain very little information systems, evidence and research, and mostly lack information on evaluating the implementation of MHPPs. Progress has been made in terms of the development of MHPPs in the WHO Europe. However, MHPPs are often lacking operationalization and appropriate data collection for evaluation. This is then reflected in missing evaluation plans, which in turn leads to lessons not being learned. To enhance the potential for knowledge generation and demonstration of impact, MHPPs should be more specific and contain measurable targets with allocated responsibilities and funding as well as evaluation plans.","PeriodicalId":48579,"journal":{"name":"Global Mental Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"e110"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11588412/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142717484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Shared experiences, shared support: A qualitative study on the importance of relatability in interpersonal relationships for youth mental health in South Africa. 共同的经历，共同的支持：关于人际关系中的亲和力对南非青少年心理健康重要性的定性研究。

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Global Mental Health Pub Date : 2024-11-18 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2024.117

Junita Henry, Fredric Azariah, Matt Hughsam, Sarah Skeen, Mark Tomlinson, Chuma Busakhwe, Khotso Mokoena, Almaaz Mudaly, Moitreyee Sinha, Christina Laurenzi

{"title":"Shared experiences, shared support: A qualitative study on the importance of relatability in interpersonal relationships for youth mental health in South Africa.","authors":"Junita Henry, Fredric Azariah, Matt Hughsam, Sarah Skeen, Mark Tomlinson, Chuma Busakhwe, Khotso Mokoena, Almaaz Mudaly, Moitreyee Sinha, Christina Laurenzi","doi":"10.1017/gmh.2024.117","DOIUrl":"10.1017/gmh.2024.117","url":null,"abstract":"Adolescence is a critical developmental period marked by significant changes, increasing the risk of mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. Understanding how youth engage with mental health resources is essential. This study explored the role of interpersonal relationships-including peer-to-peer, adult-youth, parent, teacher and mentor relationships, and interactions with mental health professionals-in shaping youth mental health engagement and identified factors influencing these relationships. Using a phenomenological qualitative design, youth researchers (YRs) and youth advisors (YAs) were engaged throughout the research process. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with South African youth aged 14-24 years. The study highlighted the significance of peer relationships, particularly relatability, as key in youth mental health support. Family relationships had a mixed role, with factors like lack of mental health literacy, age differences, and cultural norms hindering effective communication and support. By understanding the dynamics of these relationships, this study emphasizes the need for targeted interventions that harness social support. Enhancing the quality of relationships and promoting positive social bonds can protect against mental health problems. Addressing gaps in support by recognizing and supporting peer-to-peer engagement is essential. Findings provide valuable insights for designing strategies to promote mental well-being among youth, particularly in resource-constrained settings.","PeriodicalId":48579,"journal":{"name":"Global Mental Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"e111"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11588417/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142717486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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