Marcus D Henderson, Anne Batchelder, Tamar Rodney, Catherine Ling
{"title":"Youth Suicide Prevention in Primary Care.","authors":"Marcus D Henderson, Anne Batchelder, Tamar Rodney, Catherine Ling","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250611-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250611-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Youth suicide and suicidality are significant public health concerns, with rates continuing to rise. Suicidality can be chronic, requiring ongoing management and support. The current article presents a case study exploring the chronicity of suicidality, mental health workforce challenges, and the critical role of primary care in youth suicide prevention.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Evidence-based practices for how primary care providers can screen, assess, intervene, and follow up with youth experiencing suicidality and their families are presented.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Recommended solutions to address the suicide prevention gaps in primary care, including workforce education and training, care integration, and expansion of care delivery models, are offered.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Youth suicide prevention is the responsibility of all care providers and requires a coordinated approach across a child's entire system of care. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx</i>(x), xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144318543","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}
Sharon M Norris, Julie F Hinkle, Lorie B Sigmon, Ruthanne Palumbo, Noell L Rowan, Laavanya Rachakonda
{"title":"Feasibility of Smartphones for Access to Resources Among Vulnerable Populations: An Integrative Review.","authors":"Sharon M Norris, Julie F Hinkle, Lorie B Sigmon, Ruthanne Palumbo, Noell L Rowan, Laavanya Rachakonda","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250611-03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250611-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Vulnerable populations face barriers to accessing resources, such as health care, food, and housing, leading to health disparities. Smartphone use is widespread, and mobile health applications (apps) may help bridge these gaps. The current review synthesizes literature on factors affecting access to care for vulnerable populations and evaluates the feasibility of a smartphone health app for connecting these individuals to local resources.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Literature from CINAHL, PubMed, and Web of Science (2014 to 2024) was reviewed, focusing on vulnerable populations, access to resources, mobile apps, and teamwork.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty-one articles were included. Findings show widespread smart-phone access among vulnerable populations, suggesting that mobile health apps may improve access to resources.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Despite widespread smartphone access, limited data exist on vulnerable populations' willingness to use mobile health apps to connect to local services. Further research is needed to assess their effectiveness in improving outcomes. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx</i>(xx), xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144318542","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":"Effect of Multiple Occupational Therapy on Functional Remission and Subjective Recovery in Individuals With Schizophrenia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Ayşegül Dönmez, Esra Engin, Ali Maruf Alaskan, Merve Uğuryol Ünal, Cansu Güler","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250611-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250611-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the effect of multiple occupational therapy (mOT) on functional remission and subjective recovery of individuals with schizophrenia.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Individuals with schizophrenia (<i>N</i> = 26) were randomly divided into two groups. The intervention group participated in routine community mental health center (CMHC) services and a total of 24 sessions of mOT three times per week. The control group participated in routine CMHC services only. Data were collected using the Subjective Recovery Assessment Scale and Functional Remission of General Schizophrenia Scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>An increase was observed in the functional remission and subjective recovery levels of the intervention group after mOT. When the effect size of the change over time between groups was examined, it was determined that mOT was effective in improving functional remission and subjective recovery.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>mOT can increase functional remission and subjective recovery of individuals with schizophrenia. Further studies with larger sample sizes and those that evaluate the long-term effects of mOT are needed. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, xx</i>(xx), xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144318541","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}
Kathryn Sabo, Jenna Locke, John Wong, Ruth Palan Lopez
{"title":"Alone in a Crowded Room: The Lived Experience of Loneliness Among Teens.","authors":"Kathryn Sabo, Jenna Locke, John Wong, Ruth Palan Lopez","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250217-03","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250217-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Loneliness is a major concern among teens in the United States, impacting mental health and school performance. The purpose of the current mixed methods study was to explore the experience of loneliness from the perspective of teens.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Data were collected through surveys and in-depth interviews with eight teens (aged 13 to 15 years) from an urban after-school program. Participants were asked to describe their experiences and perceptions of loneliness.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants rated their loneliness at 38.5 (moderate level). Analysis revealed that the experience of loneliness was commonly described as being alone in a crowded room. Participants highlighted feelings of social isolation, disconnectedness, and observing from the periphery. Contributing factors included school environment, social dynamics, and challenges in making friends.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings of this study provide insight into the lived experience of loneliness among teens, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive approaches to mitigate its adverse effects on mental health and school performance. Educational programs on healthy relationships and effective communication are recommended. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 63</i>(6), 32-38.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"32-38"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143494548","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}
Evans F Kyei, Caesar M Abuga, Leah K Dorsey, Mercy Ngosa Mumba
{"title":"Depression Severity Among U.S. Adults Receiving Government Housing Assistance: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Using the NHIS Database.","authors":"Evans F Kyei, Caesar M Abuga, Leah K Dorsey, Mercy Ngosa Mumba","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250217-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250217-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current study investigated the link between government housing assistance and depression among U.S. adults using data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Depression severity was measured with the Patient Health Questionnaire-8, and logistic regression models were used to assess the association between housing assistance and depression, adjusting for sociodemographic factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Individuals receiving housing assistance were significantly more likely to experience moderate to severe depression (odds ratio [OR] = 1.77, <i>p</i> < 0.001). Poor health status was the strongest predictor of depression (OR = 12.11, <i>p</i> < 0.001), whereas older age, higher education, and marriage were linked to lower odds. Interaction analysis revealed that Hispanic individuals with some college education had higher odds of depression than non-Hispanic White individuals with less education.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings emphasize the need for mental health support within housing programs, particularly addressing disparities among vulnerable groups. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 63</i>(6), 23-30.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"23-30"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143493751","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":"AI-Augmented Psychosocial Interventions: A Bibliometric Review and Implications for Nursing.","authors":"Erman Yıldız","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250214-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250214-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To map out the current artificial intelligence (AI)-informed psychosocial interventions research landscape, with a focus on main themes, trends, and prospective future directions.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A bibliometric analysis extracted articles that had been published between 2007 and 2024 from the Web of Science database. Software used to process results were Bibliometrix and VOSviewer.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 207 articles published by 86 different sources were obtained. A publication of high recurrence source was the <i>Journal of Medical Internet Research</i>. The United States showed high research activity in link strength, volume of articles, and citation frequency. Key themes identified were <i>machine learning</i>, <i>mental health</i>, <i>cognitive-behavioral therapy</i>, and <i>personalization</i>. Emerging trends since 2020 show growing interest in ChatGPT and AI-driven therapy.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Bibliometric analysis suggests increased application of AI in psychosocial interventions in mental health. Integrating AI with existing therapies and the development of novel digital tools indicate a future for mental health care that is personalized and innovative. The advent of advanced language models, such as ChatGPT, has opened new horizons in AI-supported mental health care. This preliminary analysis provides a foundational understanding of the current landscape while identifying key areas for further research. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 63</i>(6), 11-22.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"11-22"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143494544","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":"\"Pete's Garden\".","authors":"Sidney Dully","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250507-03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250507-03","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"63 6","pages":"56"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144217331","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":"Why Realistic Clinical Scenarios Still Matter in AI-Powered Mental Health Care.","authors":"Fataneh Ghadirian","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250516-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250516-01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"63 6","pages":"2-4"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144217334","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}
Heeseung Choi, Junggeun Ahn, Youngeun Park, Hannah Kim, Ujin Lee
{"title":"Suicide Trends Among South Korean Young Adults: Focusing on Sex Differences.","authors":"Heeseung Choi, Junggeun Ahn, Youngeun Park, Hannah Kim, Ujin Lee","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250217-04","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250217-04","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current study examined trends and help-seeking behaviors among individuals who died by suicide in South Korea, analyzed by age and sex.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This secondary data analysis encompassed all cases of death by suicide among adults aged 20 to 39 years in Seoul, Korea, from 2013 to 2020. Using descriptive statistics, we analyzed data from the Korea National Investigations of Suicide Victims Study using police records.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Over 8 years, the number of deaths by suicide among adults fluctuated, with a notable increase among female individuals since 2017. Mental health problems were the main causes of suicide for males and females. Males tended to die by suicide due to economic or employment issues, whereas suicide among females was often linked to interpersonal relationships. Males were found to be less likely to seek help for mental health problems than females.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study emphasizes tailored suicide prevention strategies, considering internal and external characteristics of at-risk individuals. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 63</i>(6), 49-55.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"49-55"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143493684","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}
Ahmad I Miqdadi, Chong Mei Chan, Majdi Alhadidi, Tang Li Yoong, Koh Ong Hui
{"title":"Assessing the Level of Panic Symptoms, Anxiety, and Quality of Life Among People Experiencing Panic Attacks.","authors":"Ahmad I Miqdadi, Chong Mei Chan, Majdi Alhadidi, Tang Li Yoong, Koh Ong Hui","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250217-05","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250217-05","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To assess the severity of panic symptoms, anxiety levels, and quality of life (QOL) among individuals experiencing panic attacks (PAs), as well as their associations with participants' characteristics.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This cross-sectional study used data gathered through an internet-based survey covering demographic characteristics, panic symptoms, anxiety levels, and QOL completed by 126 individuals aged 18 to 60 years sampled from the general population in Egypt.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Data analysis showed that 26.2% and 73.8% of participants experienced severe and extreme panic symptoms, respectively. Anxiety levels varied among participants, with most reporting moderate (48.4%) to severe (38.9%) anxiety. Most participants (98%) reported poor QOL. Findings indicated a positive correlation between panic symptoms and anxiety (<i>r</i> = 0.905, <i>p</i> < 0.01), whereas QOL exhibited a negative correlation with panic symptoms (<i>r</i> = -0.888, <i>p</i> < 0.01) and anxiety (<i>r</i> = -0.879, <i>p</i> < 0.01). Regression analysis revealed that panic symptoms were significantly associated with age (B = -3.535, <i>p</i> = 0.005) and sex (B = -2.234, <i>p</i> = 0.011), whereas educational level displayed a significant correlation with QOL (B = -8.110, <i>p</i> = 0.032).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Participants experiencing PAs typically exhibited severe to extreme panic symptoms, moderate to severe levels of anxiety, and overall poor QOL. These findings highlight critical implications for the public health system and policymakers and emphasize the need for better access to mental health services and increased awareness of PAs. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 63</i>(6), 39-48.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"39-48"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143494551","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}