{"title":"NARSAD Artworks.","authors":"Natalie Thomas","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260821-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20260821-01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"64 9","pages":"60"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148921334","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}
Mana Shirouchi, Chie Teramoto, Yuka Sumikawa, Noriko Yamamoto-Mitani
{"title":"Nurse Manager-Led Discharge Planning and Length of Stay in Psychiatric Wards: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Mana Shirouchi, Chie Teramoto, Yuka Sumikawa, Noriko Yamamoto-Mitani","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260311-03","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20260311-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current study collected data on inpatients' length of stay in chronic psychiatric care wards and examined the association between nurse managers' discharge planning practices and inpatients' return to the community within 180 days.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Data were collected via self-administered questionnaires from nurse managers in 64 wards, covering 430 inpatients. Multi-level logistic regression analysis was conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 430 inpatients, 195 were discharged within 180 days, and 232 within 1 year. Nurse managers' active intervention in discharge planning was significantly associated with return to the community within 180 days (odds ratio = 5.32; 95% confidence interval [1.15, 24.6]).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nurses' active participation in discharge planning facilitated early discharge. Systems encouraging such involvement should be developed, and nurse managers should actively coordinate with inpatients, families, and stakeholders.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"31-38"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147476282","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":"Psychological Trauma and Gut Health: Unlocking the Potential of Dietary Interventions to Modulate the Gut-Brain Axis.","authors":"Emre Ciydem, Sedat Arslan","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260311-05","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20260311-05","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current study examined the profound effect of psychological trauma on gut microbiota and identified dietary strategies to mitigate its adverse effects on gut health.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A narrative review was performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Trauma disrupts the composition and function of gut microbiota, often resulting in increased gut permeability, which triggers inflammation and impairs mental health. The gut-brain axis is a critical pathway affected by trauma. Stress-induced dysbiosis exacerbates psychological disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Nutritional interventions, including prebiotics, probiotics, and anti-inflammatory diets, show promise in restoring microbial balance and supporting the gut-brain axis in individuals affected by trauma.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This review underscores the potential of an integrated approach combining psychology and nutrition to enhance health outcomes. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies to further unravel the complex dynamics among trauma, gut health, and mental well-being. Psychiatric-mental health nurses can embed gut-informed education into trauma-informed care; collaborate with dietitians; use brief tools to assess sleep, stress, and gastrointestinal symptoms; provide culturally sensitive, cost-effective guidance; and coordinate interdisciplinary follow up to sustain behavior change.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"47-59"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147476318","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}
Lauren L Niles, Robin Bartlett, Kathleen Delaney, Jennifer Bail, Monika Wedgeworth
{"title":"Social Media Perceptions in Transition-Aged Youth: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Lauren L Niles, Robin Bartlett, Kathleen Delaney, Jennifer Bail, Monika Wedgeworth","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260312-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20260312-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Rates of depression and anxiety in transition-aged youth (TAY) are increasing rapidly. This increase has occurred concurrently with the rise of social media (SM). Current knowledge is uncertain of the effect of SM on mental health, revealing a critical gap.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The current interpretative phenomenological study explored the SM perceptions of TAY with mental health disorders. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 participants. Open coding was performed prior to thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five themes emerged: <i>Sharing to Find a Supportive Community</i>; <i>Acknowledging Negative Influences on Mental Wellness</i>; <i>Disengaging Through Passive Use</i>; <i>Creating Distance to Achieve Wellness</i>; and <i>Internalizing Stigma</i>.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>TAY perceive SM as fostering community and entertainment, and as increasing anxiety and inspiring shame. TAY believe the benefits of SM outweigh the negatives and report no intention to decrease use. Findings are beneficial to psychiatric-mental health nurses, identifying stigmas that may influence decisions to seek care. Potential societal effects include stunting development and significant avoidance of political discourse.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"20-30"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147476303","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":"Development of a Psychiatric Nursing Intervention Module to Enhance Medication Adherence in Persons With Bipolar Affective Disorder.","authors":"Angshu Lama, Arunjyoti Baruah","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260311-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20260311-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To develop and test a psychiatric nursing intervention module to enhance medication adherence in persons with bipolar affective disorder (BPAD).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A psychiatric nursing intervention module was developed and tested in 12 individuals with BPAD in an adult psychiatry ward who were randomly assigned to an experimental group (<i>n</i> = 6, intervention module plus treatment as usual [TAU]) or control group (<i>n</i> = 6, TAU). Pretest was conducted before the intervention and immediately, 1 month, and 3 months after the intervention to determine effectiveness of the module.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Final components of the intervention included 10 sessions of psychoeducation, insight facilitation, relapse prevention, family therapy, group therapy, motivational enhancement, vocational training, interpersonal social rhythm therapy, and activity scheduling. Mean score on the Medication Adherence Rating Scale before administration of the intervention was 7.5 (<i>SD</i> = 1.3) for the experimental group, which increased to 9 (<i>SD</i> = 3.8) at 3 months.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings highlight the potential of the module to improve medication adherence outcomes in individuals with BPAD.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"39-45"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147476195","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":"Anticonvulsant Drugs Used in Psychiatry.","authors":"","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260727-79","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20260727-79","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"64 9","pages":"5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148920961","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":"Effectiveness of Training Programs for Caregivers of Children With Autism: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Shuruq Khalid Alsayed, Angela Renee Starkweather, Ann-Marie Orlando","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260312-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20260312-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To synthesize current research that evaluated caregiver training programs for children with autism.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement was followed to conduct this systematic review. A literature search was performed using MeSH terms in the following databases: PubMed (<i>n</i> = 239), PsycINFO (<i>n</i> = 31), CINAHL (<i>n</i> = 390), and Scopus (<i>n</i> = 5,336). After screening and quality assessment review, data from a total of 24 articles were extracted for inclusion in the literature synthesis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 24 studies reviewed, 22 reported a positive impact on caregiver knowledge, children's behavior, and social communication skills despite variation in training modalities and duration.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Caregiver training programs that integrated individualized instruction using applied behavioral analysis were found to be most effective in improving caregiver knowledge and skills, child behavior, and communication skills. Psychiatric-mental health nurses may use these findings to coordinate training programs or inform caregivers about this resource.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"10-19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147476357","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":"Intersecting Pathways to Depression and Evolving Approaches to Pharmacotherapy.","authors":"Fatima Ramos-Marcuse, Karan Kverno","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260806-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20260806-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Epigenetic regulation of gene expression in the context of changing biological and psychological environments influences risk for major depressive disorder. The purpose of the current mini review is to examine shifts in pharmacotherapeutic targets in relation to two identified risk pathways: the gut-immune-brain axis and hippocampus-pituitary-adrenal axis. Compared to first-line monoamine treatments, neuroactive steroid formulations that enhance inhibitory regulation and reduce neuroinflammation demonstrate a significantly faster and sustained reduction of postpartum depressive symptoms. Serotonergic (5HT) antidepressants with partial agonist actions at the 5HT1A presynaptic receptor demonstrate lower risks for weight gain, sexual impairment, and emotional blunting compared to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, but do not appear to improve onset of therapeutic response or response rates.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"64 9","pages":"6-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148921172","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":"Building Capacity in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Evidence-Based Strategies Across Four Domains.","authors":"Erica Skarda Ramey","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260825-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20260825-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current narrative review synthesizes evidence on human capacity across emotional, cognitive, physical, and relational domains, providing psychiatric-mental health nurses (PMHNs) with evidence-based strategies to foster patient resilience and workforce sustainability. Capacity depletion affects patients and nurses, yet traditional assumptions that capacity restores naturally with time are contradicted by research.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>CINAHL, PsycINFO, PubMed/MEDLINE, and Scopus were searched for studies published from 2005 to 2025 on capacity-building interventions in psychiatric-mental health settings, using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme and Joanna Briggs Institute quality appraisal tools.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mindfulness-based interventions, cognitive remediation therapy, progressive exercise programs, and peer support models produce measurable improvements across all domains.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PMHNs can integrate assessment tools (e.g., Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, 6-Minute Walk Test, UCLA Loneliness Scale), dose-specific interventions, and outcome tracking to systematically address capacity deficits while applying similar strategies to mitigate burnout and enhance professional resilience.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148867645","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}
Lia Mulyati, Mekar Dwi Anggraeni, Arif Setyo Upoyo
{"title":"Conceptualizing Spiritual Psychotherapy as a Nursing Intervention: A Concept Analysis.","authors":"Lia Mulyati, Mekar Dwi Anggraeni, Arif Setyo Upoyo","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260824-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20260824-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Spiritual psychotherapy has been increasingly used in nursing; however, conceptual diversity limits its consistent use in addressing psychological and spiritual distress. The current article presents a concept analysis of spiritual psychotherapy as a nursing intervention to define its attributes, antecedents, consequences, and operational meaning for psychosocial and spiritual nursing practice.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>An international literature review was conducted using Walker and Avant's concept analysis to identify recurring psychospiritual patterns.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five defining attributes were identified: guided meaning-making, therapeutic spiritual presence, activation of inner healing, mind-spirit integration, and a sacred therapeutic relationship. Antecedents included spiritual or existential distress, emotional vulnerability, spiritual readiness, a trusting nurse-patient relationship, supportive environments, and nurses' spiritual awareness. Conceptual consequences comprised enhanced spiritual well-being, emotional regulation, resilience, meaning reconstruction, and reduced existential distress.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This clarification of spiritual care provides a conceptual foundation for psychosocial and mental health nursing practice, supporting its intentional integration into holistic nursing interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148867610","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}