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{"title":"A Longitudinal Investigation of Mechanisms in the Mental and Physical Health Effects of Discrimination on Sexual Minority Women","authors":"Laura C. Wilson","doi":"10.1002/mhs2.70042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mhs2.70042","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Because the majority of existing literature examining mental health outcomes in sexual minority individuals has focused on men, the present study examined mechanisms in mental health disparities among sexual minority women. These analyses were based on the 200 sexual minority women (71.5% white) who completed an online survey at two time points, 6 months apart (August, 2024 and February, 2025). The online survey included measures of discrimination, group-specific processes, general psychological mechanisms, and mental and physical health. The indirect associations between discrimination and depression symptoms (<i>ab</i> = 0.06, 95% CI [0.012, 0.106]), PTSD symptoms (<i>ab</i> = 0.07, 95% CI [0.023, 0.131]) and physical health difficulties (<i>ab</i> = 0.04, 95% CI [0.007, 0.084]) via maladaptive coping were significant. The indirect association between discrimination and depression symptoms via adaptive coping was also significant (<i>ab</i> = <i>−</i>0.02, 95% CI [−0.050, −0.001]). No indirect associations were supported for group-specific mechanisms. The results are presented in the context of empirical and clinical implications.</p>","PeriodicalId":94140,"journal":{"name":"Mental health science","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/mhs2.70042","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147565074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Longitudinal Investigation of Mechanisms in the Mental and Physical Health Effects of Discrimination on Sexual Minority Women","authors":"Laura C. Wilson","doi":"10.1002/mhs2.70042","DOIUrl":"10.1002/mhs2.70042","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Because the majority of existing literature examining mental health outcomes in sexual minority individuals has focused on men, the present study examined mechanisms in mental health disparities among sexual minority women. These analyses were based on the 200 sexual minority women (71.5% white) who completed an online survey at two time points, 6 months apart (August, 2024 and February, 2025). The online survey included measures of discrimination, group-specific processes, general psychological mechanisms, and mental and physical health. The indirect associations between discrimination and depression symptoms (<i>ab</i> = 0.06, 95% CI [0.012, 0.106]), PTSD symptoms (<i>ab</i> = 0.07, 95% CI [0.023, 0.131]) and physical health difficulties (<i>ab</i> = 0.04, 95% CI [0.007, 0.084]) via maladaptive coping were significant. The indirect association between discrimination and depression symptoms via adaptive coping was also significant (<i>ab</i> = <i>−</i>0.02, 95% CI [−0.050, −0.001]). No indirect associations were supported for group-specific mechanisms. The results are presented in the context of empirical and clinical implications.</p>","PeriodicalId":94140,"journal":{"name":"Mental health science","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/mhs2.70042","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147565073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Deborah Buck, Adam O'Neill, Lee D. Mulligan, Stuart Ware, Jenny J. Shaw, Catherine Robinson, Charlotte Lennox, Louise Robinson, Jane Senior, Leanne Heathcote, Katrina Forsyth
{"title":"The Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment in Prison Care Pathway (DECISION): An Initial Programme Theory Informed by Umbrella Review and Participatory Co-Design Workshops","authors":"Deborah Buck, Adam O'Neill, Lee D. Mulligan, Stuart Ware, Jenny J. Shaw, Catherine Robinson, Charlotte Lennox, Louise Robinson, Jane Senior, Leanne Heathcote, Katrina Forsyth","doi":"10.1002/mhs2.70041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mhs2.70041","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In England and Wales, approximately 8% of prisoners aged 50 and over are likely to have dementia/MCI, but they do not receive equivalent care to their counterparts in the community. We previously designed DECISION (Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment in prison), a care pathway and training/awareness package for use in prison. The aim of this article is to describe the development of an initial programme theory (IPT) and logic model for the DECISION care pathway. Development of the IPT and logic model was an iterative process involving: i) an umbrella review approach to synthesising information from seven systematic reviews of dementia in prison; ii) co-design workshops with key stakeholders including experts by experience; and iii) reviewing our previous qualitative work. Key elements of the IPT and logic model include specialist training for and ongoing supervision of dementia care coordinators; ageing awareness training for all staff in prison; use of two cognitive screening tools; and release planning, including awareness-raising among probation and third sector groups who work with people released from prison who have dementia/MCI. The IPT and logic model will provide stakeholders with a proposed framework for the innovation or further development of dementia care and support in prison.</p>","PeriodicalId":94140,"journal":{"name":"Mental health science","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/mhs2.70041","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147562484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Deborah Buck, Adam O'Neill, Lee D. Mulligan, Stuart Ware, Jenny J. Shaw, Catherine Robinson, Charlotte Lennox, Louise Robinson, Jane Senior, Leanne Heathcote, Katrina Forsyth
{"title":"The Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment in Prison Care Pathway (DECISION): An Initial Programme Theory Informed by Umbrella Review and Participatory Co-Design Workshops","authors":"Deborah Buck, Adam O'Neill, Lee D. Mulligan, Stuart Ware, Jenny J. Shaw, Catherine Robinson, Charlotte Lennox, Louise Robinson, Jane Senior, Leanne Heathcote, Katrina Forsyth","doi":"10.1002/mhs2.70041","DOIUrl":"10.1002/mhs2.70041","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In England and Wales, approximately 8% of prisoners aged 50 and over are likely to have dementia/MCI, but they do not receive equivalent care to their counterparts in the community. We previously designed DECISION (Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment in prison), a care pathway and training/awareness package for use in prison. The aim of this article is to describe the development of an initial programme theory (IPT) and logic model for the DECISION care pathway. Development of the IPT and logic model was an iterative process involving: i) an umbrella review approach to synthesising information from seven systematic reviews of dementia in prison; ii) co-design workshops with key stakeholders including experts by experience; and iii) reviewing our previous qualitative work. Key elements of the IPT and logic model include specialist training for and ongoing supervision of dementia care coordinators; ageing awareness training for all staff in prison; use of two cognitive screening tools; and release planning, including awareness-raising among probation and third sector groups who work with people released from prison who have dementia/MCI. The IPT and logic model will provide stakeholders with a proposed framework for the innovation or further development of dementia care and support in prison.</p>","PeriodicalId":94140,"journal":{"name":"Mental health science","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/mhs2.70041","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147562483","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adapting WHO's Step-By-Step Digital Intervention for Anxiety and Depression for Delivery Via Radio: Development, Piloting and Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Lumuno Radio Campaign In Zambia","authors":"Abbie Clare, Rina Mukumba, Megan Mclaren, Naeem Dalal, Joanna Murray, Sonali Wayal, Jennifer Hollowell","doi":"10.1002/mhs2.70035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/mhs2.70035","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Digital self-help interventions for mental health can improve symptoms of common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety. However, such online interventions remain inaccessible to the majority of people in LMICs due to a lack of smartphone access, internet signal and/or affordability of data. However, radio persists as a key form of information and entertainment, and remains the most popular form of mass media in Africa. This study aimed to improve the accessibility of a well-evidenced online self-help intervention (WHO's Step-by-Step) by adapting it for delivery over radio. The objectives were to a) explore the feasibility of adapting the intervention to radio and b) evaluate impacts on mental health symptoms in adults with mild-moderate depression and/or anxiety.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The Lumuno radio campaign was adapted from WHO's Step-by-Step intervention using formative research with mental health researchers, clinical professionals, community groups and people with lived experience of mental illness. The resulting radio campaign was broadcast daily, at high intensity, for 26 weeks. A mixed-methods pilot study, including a pre-post panel of 440 individuals recruited from Mazabuka town, Zambia, was used to evaluate the campaign's impact on depression and anxiety levels.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Mean depression score (PHQ-9) decreased by 19.7% (effect size −0.65, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and mean anxiety score (GAD-7) dropped by 10.7% (effect size −0.22, <i>p</i> < 0.05). At endline, 41% and 54% respectively of those who had moderate to moderately severe depression, or moderate anxiety at baseline achieved a clinically significant reduction in symptoms.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This is the first study to indicate that a radio campaign promoting self-help for depression and anxiety is feasible and may significantly improve mental health outcomes, however, a more rigorous trial is needed to confirm these promising pilot results. Radio may provide an accessible and cost-effective platform for delivering mental health support in Zambia and, potentially, other LMIC contexts where radio listenership is high.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":94140,"journal":{"name":"Mental health science","volume":"3 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/mhs2.70035","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145750901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}