Kate Rocklein, Olimpia Paun, Rebekah Hamilton, Mona Shattell, Philip Held, Genevieve Chandler, Steve Viola
{"title":"No Sky Too High, No Sea Too Rough: Qualitative Investigation of Resilience and Suicide in Special Operations Forces Service Members.","authors":"Kate Rocklein, Olimpia Paun, Rebekah Hamilton, Mona Shattell, Philip Held, Genevieve Chandler, Steve Viola","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250108-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250108-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To investigate resilience in American Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A qualitative descriptive exploratory design was used to interview Special Forces and Navy SEAL participants about their perspectives on and experiences of resilience. Assumptions that high resilience inversely correlates with suicide risk in SOF drove our primary research questions and study focus. Questions were based on Holling's theory of ecological resilience.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants provided insightful and detailed data of their resilience and were often self-effacing or self-critical. Responses indicated that although quite resilient, SOF personnel express their resilience in ways known to become pathological and precipitate suicidality if left undetected. Extracted subthemes indicated commitment to others over self and a nexus of trait variables linked to suicidality. Estimated neurotrauma from repetitive blast exposures should be incorporated in future models.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings challenge prevailing beliefs that dysfunctional behaviors and suboptimal resilience drive SOF suicide. Results herein justify future research and changes to command postures and U.S. Department of Defense initiatives regarding relationships between and among variables of resilience, neurotrauma, and suicide in SOF. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 63</i>(5), 26-38.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"26-38"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142980733","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":"Reply: Uncomfortable Truth About Racism in Nursing.","authors":"Tamara Bland","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250414-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250414-02","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"63 5","pages":"6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144024027","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":"Addressing the Use of Antidepressants in the Preconception Period.","authors":"Evelyn Addo-Wallace, Melicia Escobar","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250407-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250407-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Depression affects many individuals who desire pregnancy, peaking during the reproductive years. Black, Latine, Indigenous, and Asian American individuals are at increased risk for depression due to inequitable distribution of structural and social determinants of health, resulting in poorer perinatal and neonatal health outcomes. The preconception visit is ideal for comprehensive mental health screening alongside referrals to supportive care measures. Advanced practice nurses (APNs) should conduct a thorough medication reconciliation to assess risks during the preconception period, pregnancy, and related to newborn feeding. When weighed against the risk of untreated or undertreated depression, minimal risk associated with antidepressants may be well worth it. As part of a collaborative, multispecialty team, APNs can help patients determine a plan that works for them, informed by best practice, to optimize patients' health and wellness through the preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 63</i>(5), 9-12.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"63 5","pages":"9-12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144025048","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":"Political Avoidance in Young Adults: The Societal Impact of Mental Health Maintenance.","authors":"Lauren Niles","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250407-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250407-02","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"63 5","pages":"3-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144041771","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}
Elizabeth Hutson, Lyons Hardy, Erin Ellington, Ericka L Crouse
{"title":"Advancements in Psychiatric Care: <i>DSM-5-TR</i> Revisions and Recent Psychopharmacological Developments.","authors":"Elizabeth Hutson, Lyons Hardy, Erin Ellington, Ericka L Crouse","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250214-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250214-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To summarize the major updates in psychiatric diagnoses and treatments in the <i>Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision</i> (<i>DSM-5-TR</i>).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Critical revisions, including updates to >70 diagnoses and the addition of prolonged grief disorder, are summarized, as well as the language updates related to gender dysphoria and suicidal behavior.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Alongside diagnostic updates, numerous new medications and extensions of indications for existing drugs have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration directly influencing treatment strategies.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Staying informed about these changes is crucial for psychiatric-mental health nurses and nurse practitioners dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and promoting improved health outcomes. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 63</i>(5), 13-25.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"13-25"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143494562","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":"Grit, Spirituality, and Hope in Women Veterans.","authors":"Susan B Fowler","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250107-03","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250107-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To describe relationships among grit, spirituality, and hope in women Veterans (<i>N</i> = 80).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A descriptive, correlational design was used. Study variables were measured with the Short Grit Scale, Daily Spiritual Experience Scale, and Hope Scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mean scores for spirituality, grit, and hope were 4.37 (<i>SD</i> = 1.04), 3.47 (<i>SD</i> = 0.68), and 51.24 (<i>SD</i> = 7.17), respectively. Spirituality was positively associated with grit but was not statistically significant (<i>r</i> = 0.17, <i>p</i> = 0.14). Spirituality was positively associated with total hope (<i>r</i> = 0.241, <i>p</i> = 0.04). Total hope was positively correlated with grit (<i>r</i> = 0.378, <i>p</i> < 0.001). The coefficient measuring the total effect of spirituality on grit was 0.12 (<i>p</i> = 0.11). When hope was introduced, the coefficient was reduced to 0.05, indicating that hope mediated the relationship between spirituality and grit.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Strong levels of spirituality, grit, and hope were evident in women Veterans. Positive relationships were found between variables, with hope influencing the relationship between spirituality and grit. Spirituality, hope, and grit are sources of strength in women Veterans that provide opportunities for support by the health care team. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 63</i>(5), 39-48.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"39-48"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142980729","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":"Effects of Art Therapy on Quality of Life and Social Functioning in Individuals With Schizophrenia.","authors":"Seda Karakaya Cataldas, Nurhan Eren, Neşe Üstün, Fethiye Ofluoğlu, Cemile Hürrem Ayhan","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250107-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250107-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To investigate the effect of art therapy on quality of life and social functioning of individuals with schizophrenia receiving community mental health services.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A quasi-experimental study design was used to assess the effects of art therapy on quality of life and social functioning. The study included 14 participants with schizophrenia, seven assigned to the intervention group and seven to the control group. The intervention group participated in weekly art therapy sessions encompassing various artistic modalities over 16 weeks. Pre- and post-test measurements of quality of life and social functioning scales were administered to both groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant increase was noted in total scores of quality of life and social functioning scales for the intervention group between pre- and post-test. No significant differences were observed within the control group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The current study suggests that art therapy promotes quality of life and social functioning of individuals with schizophrenia. Art therapy may be suggested as a psychiatric rehabilitation approach; however, more evidence-based studies are needed for this intervention to be integrated into routine clinical treatment. [<i>Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 63</i>(5), 49-55.].</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"49-55"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142980725","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":"Keris Jän Myrick","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250325-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250325-01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"63 5","pages":"56"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144065027","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 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":"https://doi.org/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. [<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":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","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":"Effects of a Virtual Reality-Based Nursing Intervention Using the Roy Adaptation Model on Social Anxiety in Young Adults.","authors":"Aytuğ Türk, Ayşegül Dönmez","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250401-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250401-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To determine the effects of an innovative nursing practice approach based on the Roy Adaptation Model (RAM) integrated with virtual reality (VR) on social anxiety levels among young adults.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A single-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted with 55 young adults aged 18 to 25 years. The intervention, based on the RAM, comprised six sessions focusing on psychoeducation, relaxation, and cognitive restructuring. VR was integrated into four of the sessions, aiming to simulate social situations and provide real-time feedback. Data were collected using the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS), Life Satisfaction Scale (LSS), and an individual introduction form, with pretest, posttest, and follow-up measurements.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>LSAS scores indicated that the intervention had a significant positive impact on the experimental group regarding anxiety (<i>F</i> = 24.005, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and avoidance (<i>F</i> = 44.915, <i>p</i> < 0.001), as well as total scale scores. However, LSS scores revealed no significant differences between experimental and control groups (<i>F</i> = 0.429, <i>p</i> = 0.654).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nursing interventions based on the VR-integrated RAM significantly reduced social anxiety among young adults. VR should be incorporated into nursing interventions to provide innovative, cost-effective therapy for patients, especially those with anxiety disorders. In addition, VR-focused training programs for nurses and inclusion of VR in nursing curricula could enhance nurses' skills in modern therapeutic approaches from the undergraduate level. [<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":"1-10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144041400","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}