{"title":"Effectiveness of Nursing Interventions in Promoting Maternal Mental Health During the Postpartum Period.","authors":"Zhezhe Xiao, Baohua Qiu, Xiaoxia Guo, Ting Zhong, Shimin Wu","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250415-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250415-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To assess the efficacy of nursing interventions in enhancing the mental health of mothers during the postpartum period, with a focus on newly emerging symptoms of postpartum depression, anxiety, and stress in women without psychiatric histories.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This randomized controlled trial included 390 postpartum women who were divided into two groups: an intervention group, which received specialized nursing interventions, and a control group, which received standard postpartum care. Nursing interventions comprised educational support, personalized counseling, and community engagement programs, which were implemented on a weekly to monthly basis during the initial 6 months following childbirth. Primary outcomes assessed were prevalence and severity of postpartum depression, anxiety, and stress, as determined by validated psychological scales at baseline, 3 months, and 15 months postpartum.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The intervention group exhibited substantial decreases in depression, anxiety, and stress levels in comparison to the control group at 3 and 15 months. In the intervention group, depression scores decreased from 18% at baseline to 5% at 15 months, whereas in the control group, they decreased from 17.95% to 15.38%. Furthermore, enhancements were observed in lifestyle behaviors pertaining to sleep quality, diet, and exercise.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings emphasize the significance of comprehensive nursing interventions in the early postpartum period for the enhancement of maternal mental health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"49-59"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144055134","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":"Relationship Between Internalized Stigma and Sleep in Individuals With Bipolar Disorder.","authors":"Mahmut Can Taş, Funda Gümüş","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250415-04","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250415-04","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To examine the correlation between internalized stigma and sleep in individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder (BD).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This study used a cross-sectional, descriptive, and correlational design with 35 individuals diagnosed with BD in the euthymic phase. Data were collected using the Participant Information Form, Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness (ISMI) Scale, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A moderately positive significant relationship was found between duration of maintenance therapy and average total PSQI score. Total ISMI and PSQI scores were statistically different based on response to maintenance therapy. PSQI score and response to maintenance therapy were statistically significant predictors of ISMI score (R<sup>2</sup> = 0.52).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Psychiatric-mental health nurses should develop psychosocial interventions aimed at reducing stigma and improving sleep quality in individuals with BD and integrate these interventions into nursing care plans.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"28-38"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144025327","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":"NARSAD Artworks.","authors":"Dorothy Ricci","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250822-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250822-01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"63 10","pages":"60"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145226286","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":"Association Among Depressive Symptoms, Physical Symptoms, Serotonin Levels, and Gambling Disorder: A Case-Control Study.","authors":"Jong Min Choi, Eun Jin Lee","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250415-03","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250415-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current study compares depressive symptoms, physical symptoms, and serotonin levels between individuals with gambling disorder (GD) and healthy controls (HC), investigates their relationship, and identifies factors that predict the development of GD.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A case-control study with purposive convenience sampling was conducted using data from GD (<i>n</i> = 76) and HC (<i>n</i> = 56) groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Increased depressive symptoms were associated with greater physical symptoms (<i>r</i> = 0.70, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and problem gambling severity (<i>r</i> = 0.37, <i>p</i> = 0.001). Decreased serotonin levels suggest a potential depressive disorder; however, not all individuals had lower serotonin levels, indicating emotionally vulnerable subgroups. Increased serotonin levels correlated with restlessness, which was associated with problem gambling (<i>r</i> = 0.31, <i>p</i> = 0.006). Decreased problem gambling severity was linked to increased alcohol use (<i>r</i> = -0.29, <i>p</i> = 0.012).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Results indicate a correlation among depressive symptoms, physical symptoms, and serotonin imbalance in individuals with GD.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"39-48"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144005975","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":"Youth and Screens: Frequently Asked Questions in Pediatric Practice.","authors":"Elizabeth Hutson","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250905-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250905-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Technology is evolving rapidly, and health care providers who work with youth are increasingly fielding questions from families about screen use and its impact on children of all ages. Common concerns include the appropriate age for introducing phones and social media, as well as how much time children should spend on devices. Caregivers, pediatric providers, and other adults may face this topic with caution, fearful of the negative effects, but youth flock to new technology and social media, despite the known risks. Thus, it is imperative that psychiatric-mental health nurses and others who work with youth are equipped with the essential knowledge and practical talking points to guide families in navigating screen use.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"63 10","pages":"8-12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145226276","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":"FDA-Approved Drugs for Treatment of Sleep Disorders and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness<sup>a</sup>.","authors":"","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250821-79","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250821-79","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"63 10","pages":"5-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145226280","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}
Fatma Nevin Sisman, Seda Dulcek, Feride Erdoğan, Edanur Cerrah, Aleyna Ece Erdoğan, Muhammed Ali Cengiz
{"title":"Effect of the Part-to-Whole Program on Functional Remission in Schizophrenia: A Randomized Controlled Community Mental Health Study.","authors":"Fatma Nevin Sisman, Seda Dulcek, Feride Erdoğan, Edanur Cerrah, Aleyna Ece Erdoğan, Muhammed Ali Cengiz","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250415-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250415-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To assess the influence of the Part-to-Whole Program on functional remission levels in individuals with schizophrenia enrolled at a community mental health center (CMHC).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Sixty individuals receiving follow up and treatment at two CMHCs were randomly allocated to intervention and control groups. The Part-to-Whole Program was implemented in the intervention group over a 5-week period. The program's efficacy was assessed using the Functional Remission of General Schizophrenia Scale (FROGS).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Posttest scores of the intervention group in the FROGS sub-dimensions (social functioning, health and treatment, daily life, and occupational functioning) were found to be considerably higher than those in the control group (<i>p</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The Part-to-Whole Program, led by nurses in CMHCs, is an effective and feasible intervention that improves social functioning, health and treatment, daily life, and occupational functioning of individuals with schizophrenia.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"19-27"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144025047","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":"Integrating an Interdisciplinary Psychotherapy Training Program Across a PMHNP Curriculum.","authors":"Hannah O Robidoux, Joy Lauerer","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250403-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250403-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current article highlights the renewed significance and innovative methods for developing and integrating an interdisciplinary psychotherapy training program within the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) curriculum.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>An outline of the program's pilot framework, which incorporates evidence-based psychotherapy modalities, interprofessional collaboration, and experiential learning opportunities scaffolded across a PMHNP curriculum, is highlighted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Outcomes from a pilot implementation indicate improvements in students' therapeutic skills and increased confidence in delivering psychotherapeutic interventions. These skills better prepared students for increasingly complex patient interactions in the current clinical practice environment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This initiative addresses existing gaps in PMHNP competency-based education and prepares future practitioners to navigate the multifaceted landscape of mental health care effectively. Implications for curriculum design and future research directions are discussed, emphasizing the ongoing need for innovation in mental health training.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"14-18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144056704","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}
Shameka L Cody, Kate McConathy, Stephen Justin Thomas
{"title":"Sleep Matters: A Critical Component in Mental Health Assessment.","authors":"Shameka L Cody, Kate McConathy, Stephen Justin Thomas","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250905-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250905-01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"63 10","pages":"3-4"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145226318","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":"Examining the Relationship of Mental Health Literacy, Beliefs Toward Mental Illness, and Attitudes Toward Seeking Psychological Help.","authors":"Merve Kızılırmak Tatu, Feride Ercan, Satı Demir","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250314-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250314-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To examine the relationship of mental health literacy with beliefs toward mental illness and attitudes toward seeking psychological help in Turkish society.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This study was a descriptive cross-sectional and correlational study comprising 400 participants (mean age = 28.65 years, <i>SD</i> = 9.83 years). Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHL), Beliefs Toward Mental Illness Scale (BMI), and Attitudes Toward Seeking Psychological Help Scale (ASPH-S).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A statistically significant negative weak correlation was observed between MHL and BMI total scores (<i>r</i> = -0.170; <i>p</i> < 0.001). A statistically significant negative weak correlation was also observed between BMI and ASPH-S total scores (<i>r</i> = -0.186; <i>p</i> < 0.001). Mental health literacy accounted for 5.4% of the variability in BMI scores (<i>F</i> = 11.486; <i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Mental health literacy positively affects beliefs toward mental illness. Intervention programs should include knowledge about mental disorders and stigma, which will help promote positive beliefs toward mental illness.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"39-48"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143722390","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}