Agents of Change for Mental Health: A Survey of Young People’s Aspirations for Participation Across Five Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Pavarini, Gabriela; Booysen, Chantelle; Jain, Tanvi; Lai, Joanna; Manku, Kiran; Foster-Estwick, Ashley; Gatera, Grace; Juma, Damian Omari; Karorero, David; Philip-Joe, Kumba; Ukachukwu, Chinwendu Genevive; Sartor, Claudia; Zeitz, Lian; Farmer, Mychelle; Singh, Ilina

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2021.10.037

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“…Researchers and mental health experts recognize the importance of engaging young people in discussions about their mental health and well-being as essential for their PLOS ONE social and emotional development [56]. A recent study found that young people aspire to be actively involved in their mental health initiatives but lack mental health literacy and awareness to participate fully [57]. Policymakers and youth service providers can support meaningful participation by providing mental health literacy training and opportunities for raising awareness in schools and community settings.…”

Section: Youth Engagement In Intervention Designmentioning

confidence: 99%

A mixed methods analysis of youth mental health intervention feasibility and acceptability in a North American city: Perspectives from Seattle, Washington

Mensa-Kwao,

Sub Cuc,

Concepcion

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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In March 2021, the Governor of Washington declared a youth mental health crisis. State data revealed high rates of youth suicide and inadequate access to services. This study aims to ascertain the kinds of support across the mental health care continuum recommended by young people and key stakeholders who could assist with implementation in Seattle. We interviewed 15 key informants to identify the contextual, structural, and individual-level factors that increase the risk of poor mental health and deter access to care among youth. We complimented these data with a 25-item survey of 117 participants in King County to assess the feasibility and acceptability of interventions for youth mental health. We conducted a deductive thematic qualitative analysis of the interviews and performed descriptive analyses of the quantitative data, using t-tests and χ2 tests to summarize and compare participant characteristics stratified by age group. Qualitative informants attributed challenges to youth mental health to social isolation and relational problems. Example interventions included creating environments that increase belonging and implementation of culturally congruent mental health services. Quantitative study participants rated all evidence-based mental health interventions presented as highly acceptable. However, youth preferred interventions promoting social connectedness, peer support, and holistic approaches to care, while non-youth preferred interventions focused on suicide, and substance abuse prevention. Key informants and survey participants identified schools as the most important setting for mental health interventions. There were no significant differences among quantitative outcomes. Our findings highlight the need for interventions that reduce isolation and increase social connectedness to support youth mental health. As the city designs youth responsive interventions, schools and digital platforms should be prioritized. Engaging multiple stakeholders, particularly young people, tackling cultural stigma surrounding mental health, and improving access to safe community spaces are important considerations for youth mental health interventions.

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Section: Youth Engagement In Intervention Designmentioning

confidence: 99%

A mixed methods analysis of youth mental health intervention feasibility and acceptability in a North American city: Perspectives from Seattle, Washington

Mensa-Kwao,

Sub Cuc,

Concepcion

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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“…Pentingnya partisipasi remaja dalam pengabdian ini yaitu adanya rancangan, penerapan, dan program yang memengaruhi kehidupan mereka. Pavarini et al (2023) melaporkan, survei kuantitatif yang menilai aspirasi kaum muda untuk keterlibatan dan perspektif mereka tentang lingkup pengaruh mereka dalam meningkatkan kesehatan mental, dukungan yang mereka perlukan untuk memungkinkan mereka membuat perbedaan dan hambatan yang mereka hadapi.…”

Section: Gambar 2 Pelaksanaan Seminar Kesehatan Mentalunclassified

Pentingnya Kesehatan Mental Bagi Remaja Karang Taruna di Desa Cemer Lor Kabupaten Gresik

Ima Fitri Sholichah,

Laily,

Zahra

2023

RCS Development

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Setiap individu memiliki tugas perkembangan di setiap tahapan kehidupan. Tugas perkembangan yang disertai tekanan, kesedihan, kecemasan, dan segala emosi yang tidak menyenangkan akan membuat individu memiliki gangguan yang beresiko terhadap kehidupannya. Peningkatan penekanan pada kebutuhan untuk meningkatkan kesehatan mental yang positif perlu dilakukan. Salah satu pencegahan yang bisa dilakukan yaitu dengan cara promosi kesehatan mental. Tujuan PKM yaitu meningkatkan kesadaran pentingnya Kesehatan mental bagi remaja. Promosi kesehatan mental yang dilakukan tim PKM melalui sosialisasi dan seminar penguatan kesehatan mental bagi remaja pada komunitas Karang Taruna di Desa Cerme Lor Kabupaten Gresik. Metode PKM berupa sosialisasi dan seminar mengenai pentingnya Kesehatan mental bagi remaja. Tahapan pelaksanaan kegiatan PKM berupa analisis kebutuhan, persiapan, pelaksanaan serta evaluasi. Berdasarkan hasil evaluasi dengan menyebarkan kuesioner menunjukkan bahwa sosialisasi dan seminar mengenai kesehatan mental sangatlah penting bagi remaja dalam melalui masa transisi kehidupan yang penuh tantangan dalam mencapai kesehatan mental yang baik. Kegiatan PKM juga memberikan dampak yang positif bagi remaja serta remaja memberikan respon yang positif pula dalam kegiatan seminar.

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“…Researchers and mental health experts recognize the importance of engaging young people in discussions about their mental health and well-being as essential for their social and emotional development (54). A recent study found that young people aspire to be actively involved in their mental health initiatives but lack mental health literacy and awareness to participate fully (55). Policymakers and youth service providers can support meaningful participation by providing mental health literacy training and opportunities for raising awareness in schools and community settings.…”

Section: Youth Engagement In Intervention Designmentioning

confidence: 99%

A mixed methods analysis of youth mental health intervention feasibility and acceptability in a North American city: perspectives from Seattle, Washington

Mensa-Kwao

Cuc

Concepcion

et al. 2023

Preprint

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Introduction: In March 2021, the Governor of Washington declared a youth mental health crisis. State data revealed high rates of youth suicide and inadequate access to services. This mixed-methods study examines youth and adult perspectives on mental health service gaps and opportunities in Seattle by assessing needs, feasibility, and acceptability of interventions to support youth mental health. Methods: We interviewed 15 key informants to identify the contextual, structural, and individual-level factors that increase the risk of poor mental health and deter access to care among young people. We complimented these data with a cross-sectional 25-item survey of 117 participants in King County to assess the feasibility and acceptability of interventions for youth mental health. We conducted an inductive thematic qualitative analysis of the interviews and performed descriptive analyses of the quantitative data, using t-tests and χ2 tests to summarize and compare participant characteristics stratified by age group. Results: Qualitative informants attributed challenges to youth mental health to social and relational problems. Example interventions included creating environments that increase belonging and implementation of culturally congruent mental health services. Quantitative study participants rated all evidence-based mental health interventions presented as highly acceptable. However, youth preferred interventions promoting social connectedness, peer support, and holistic approaches to care, while non-youth preferred interventions focused on suicide, alcohol, and substance abuse prevention. Both key informants and survey participants identified schools as the highest priority setting for mental health interventions. There were no significant differences among quantitative outcomes. Conclusion: Our findings highlight the need for reducing social isolation and increasing social connectedness to support youth mental health. Schools and digital tools were preferred platforms for implementation. Engaging multiple stakeholders, especially young people, and addressing cultural needs and accessibility of mental health resources are important pre-implementation activities for youth mental health intervention in a US city.

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Agents of Change for Mental Health: A Survey of Young People’s Aspirations for Participation Across Five Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Cited by 10 publications

References 33 publications

A mixed methods analysis of youth mental health intervention feasibility and acceptability in a North American city: Perspectives from Seattle, Washington

A mixed methods analysis of youth mental health intervention feasibility and acceptability in a North American city: Perspectives from Seattle, Washington

Pentingnya Kesehatan Mental Bagi Remaja Karang Taruna di Desa Cemer Lor Kabupaten Gresik

A mixed methods analysis of youth mental health intervention feasibility and acceptability in a North American city: perspectives from Seattle, Washington

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