Culture, the Stigma of Mental Illness, and Young People

Molloy, Luke; Beckett, Paul; Chidarikire, Sherphard; Merrick, Tammy Tran; Guha, Monica D.; Patton, Declan

doi:10.3928/02793695-20201013-03

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“…We concur with Molloy et al (2020) in that it is unlikely for health care professionals to be aware of every cultural nuance that may be related to mental illness. However, we must understand that this theme spans generations, and research must be expanded for a more intergenerational approach to the issue.…”

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We have read with interest the article by Molloy et al (2020), "Culture, the Stigma of Mental Illness, and Young People," which was published in the November 2020 issue of the Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services. It is integral to discuss the role that culture plays in mental health and how stigma can prevent access to much needed therapeutic intervention.

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Culture, Mental Health, and Stigma

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Siniscarco

2021

J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv

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We have read with interest the article by Molloy et al. (2020), "Culture, the Stigma of Mental Illness, and Young People," which was published in the November 2020 issue of the Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services. It is integral to discuss the role that culture plays in mental health and how stigma can prevent access to much needed therapeutic intervention. We appreciate the discussion of this issue in the context of younger adults; however, this trend is also prevalent in the older adult population. This trend is worth investigating especially because older adults are at least 40% less likely to receive or seek treatment for mental health problems than their younger counterparts (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA], 2019). In addition, suicide attempts, a sign of poor mental health, are "more likely to result in death in older adults than among younger people" (SAMHSA, 2019, p. 3).Currently, the number of older adults is increasing worldwide, and these individuals are living longer. In 2030, 20% of U.S. residents will be older than 65 years, and it is estimated that 4.8% of these individuals will have a serious mental illness (SAMHSA, 2019). In addition, the older adult population is becoming more diverse, as older racial and ethnic minority populations, including Asian, Hispanic, African American, and American Indian and Native Alaskan, are estimated to increase by 89% (SAMHSA, 2019). It is imperative, for youth and older adults, to have culturally competent health care professionals to provide much needed mental health services.

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Culture, Mental Health, and Stigma

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2021

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“…For instance, youth identifying with communities where mental health disorders are stigmatized may not have identified mental health support. 37 These perspectives should be examined further to ensure the development of policies and other resources that are responsive to the needs of diverse youth. 23 Given the increasing role of family caregivers in supporting the needs of adults who may be aging or affected by chronic or acute health conditions including COVID-19, policies and programs should develop or extend existing policies to specifically meet the needs of youth who may be current or future caregivers.…”

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Policies and Resources Identified by Youth as Being Important to Prepare for Caregiving Responsibilities

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Background: Youth are increasingly upholding significant caregiving responsibilities. These caregiving responsibilities can have emotional, educational, and professional impacts on youth and young adults. And yet, policies and resources focus on adult caregivers and are limited in supporting young caregivers. The purpose of this study was to describe the different types of support that youth identify as being important to prepare to take care of an adult relative.Methods:We conducted an open-ended, text-message based poll of youth ages 14 to 24 in August 2020. We conducted a content analysis to categorize and describe the different types of support respondents identified in their responses. We compared types of support identified by age-group, gender identity, and prior caregiving experience.Results: Most respondents (42.2%) identified education (eg, skills training) as being an important resource. Other types of support reported included financial support (eg, assistive programs), workplace policies (eg, paid leave), mental health support, and professional support.Discussion: Policy makers should extend existing policies (eg, Family and Medical Leave Act) to include and consider the circumstances of youth and young adults. Policies enabling young caregivers to actively participate in their adult relative's health care visits could be critical to preparing youth for the skills required and the physical and emotional demands associated with caregiving. Coordinated efforts between health and education systems could support youth in learning information about caregiving, medical decision making, and medical tasks.

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“…From a cross-cultural perspective, although stigma was a common phenomenon and a shared existence experience, the causes and maintenance mechanism of stigma in a specific culture needed to be found in the local moral world. 15 In Chinese culture, not only patients, but also their family members, relatives and even the whole relationship network were stigmatized. The concepts of face and shame were of great significance in understanding the stigma as a moral experience.…”

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Study on the Profiles of Sleep Disorders, Associated Factors, and Pathways Among Gynecological Cancer Patients – A Latent Profile Analysis

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Yang

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Background: Gynecological cancer generally refers to malignant tumors in gynecology, commonly including cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, and ovarian cancer. Patients with gynecological cancer often suffer from sleep disorders after clinical treatment. Except for serious sleep disorders, female characteristics, family roles, and feudal beliefs make their self-stigma at a medium to high level, leading to huge pressure. This study aims to identify potential categories of sleep disorders, and analyze the relationship between self-stigma, perceived stress, and sleep disorders. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2021-2022. Two hundred and two patients' data were collected from ShengJing Hospital Affiliated to China Medical University in Liaoning, Shenyang by using paper questionnaires for face-to-face surveys. The survey tools included the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and the Social Impact Scale (SIS). Potential profile analysis (LPA), multiple logistic regression analysis, and structural equation modeling (SEM) were performed by Mplus 8.3, SPSS 26.0, and Amos 24.0 statistical tools, respectively. Results: Three latent patterns of sleep disorders were found: "Good Sleep group (42.5%)", "Sleep Deficiency group (32.4%)", and "Sleep Disturbance group (25.1%)". Patients with high perceived stress were more likely to report a moderate (OR=1.142, 95% CI: 1.061-1.230) or high (OR=1.455, 95% CI: 1.291-1.640) level of sleep disorders. Self-stigma did not have a direct effect on sleep disorders (0.055, P>0.05), but it could have indirect effect on sleep disorders through perceived stress (0.172, P<0.01). Conclusion:The perceptions of sleep disorders among gynecological cancer patients varies and exhibits individual differences. Gynecological cancer patients who feels alienated or discriminated may cause high pressure. This internal pressure can exacerbate sleep disorders.

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Culture, the Stigma of Mental Illness, and Young People

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Culture, Mental Health, and Stigma

Culture, Mental Health, and Stigma

Policies and Resources Identified by Youth as Being Important to Prepare for Caregiving Responsibilities

Study on the Profiles of Sleep Disorders, Associated Factors, and Pathways Among Gynecological Cancer Patients – A Latent Profile Analysis

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