Designing community sports-based programmes for men with mental illness: A qualitative study of the Offload rugby league programme

Wilcock, Rachel; Smith, Andy; Haycock, David Boyd

doi:10.1016/j.mhpa.2021.100386

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“…In a more applied sense, sport settings provide men with the opportunity to socially connect in with community ( Chamravi et al, 2020 ), and can be utilized as men-friendly community settings for health promotion messaging and mental health programs ( Oliffe et al, 2019b ). Programs of this nature that have been developed internationally ( Dixon et al, 2019 ; Wilcock et al, 2021 ), and in Australia have aimed to promote early intervention and help-seeking ( Vella et al, 2018 ; Vella et al, 2021 ), increase parental awareness of mental health ( Hurley et al, 2020 ) and increase men’s self-efficacy, social connectedness, and leadership skills ( Chamravi et al, 2020 ). The implementation of evidence-based programs like this into regional sporting organisations may be a key step forward to increasing belonging and connectedness for many men, and reducing stigma surrounding mental health help-seeking.…”

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Promoting Healthier Masculinities as a Suicide Prevention Intervention in a Regional Australian Community: A Qualitative Study of Stakeholder Perspectives

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Patel³

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Front. Sociol.

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Regionally-based Australian men have a higher risk of suicide than those in urban centers, with similar trends observed internationally. Adopting a place-based approach to understanding men’s suicide and harm prevention provides contextual insights to guide localised opportunities for the development of tailored gender-specific interventions. Men in rural Australia are typically portrayed as embodying idealized masculinity–dominant and tough, upholding strength and stoicism in the face of hardship. Such values can increase suicide risk in men by reducing help-seeking. The Macedon Ranges Shire is an inner regional municipality with a population of approximately 50,000 people spanning across 10 regional towns and surrounding farming areas in Victoria, Australia. Understanding the influence of masculinities on men’s wellbeing and help seeking behaviours in a regional context is vital in order to inform effective local suicide prevention efforts. The present research involved in-depth qualitative interviews with 19 community stakeholders (M = 49.89 years, SD = 11.82) predominantly working in healthcare and community services including emergency services and education. Using thematic analysis, interview transcripts were coded and themes inductively derived. Stakeholders identified three key areas for understanding suicide risk and wellbeing for local men; 1) localizing masculinities, 2) belonging in community, and 3) engaging men. Findings illustrate that addressing men’s wellbeing in regional areas requires a multifaceted whole-of-community approach. While diverse, local expressions of masculinities were seen as contributors to men’s challenges understanding their emotional worlds and reticence for help-seeking. Of vital need is to provide diverse opportunities for men to connect with others in the region, and offer inclusive spaces where men feel accepted, welcomed and able to meaningfully contribute to the community. Not only will this assist by bolstering men’s sense of self, identity, and mental wellbeing, it may also provide valuable informal inroads to normalizing healthy communication around mental health and seeking mental health care. These findings offer important suggestions for the promotion of healthier masculinities in regionally-based Australian men, which may help to improve wellbeing of these men and their entire communities.

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Promoting Healthier Masculinities as a Suicide Prevention Intervention in a Regional Australian Community: A Qualitative Study of Stakeholder Perspectives

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Oliffe

Patel³

et al. 2021

Front. Sociol.

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“…Delivery of the intervention by former professional sportspeople who recalled their lived experience of mental illness/ adversity was perceived to possibly studies. Stakeholders included health professionals, clinicians, mental health specialists, police officers, [38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49] community representatives including sporting representatives (e.g., ex-rugby players) and community leaders, 38,[40][41][42][43]45,46 YouTubers, 50 those who are representative of theor with lived experience/or with lived experience. 38,[40][41][42][43]45,46,[48][49][50][51]…”

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Evaluating the role and effectiveness of co‐produced community‐based mental health interventions that aim to reduce suicide among adults: A systematic review

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McIlroy

Poole

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Background: Suicide is a major public health risk requiring targeted suicide prevention interventions. The principles of co-production are compatible with tailoring suicide prevention interventions to meet an individual's needs. Aims: This review aimed to evaluate the role and effectiveness of co-produced community-based suicide prevention interventions among adults. Methods: Four electronic databases (PsycInfo, CINAHL, MEDLINE and web of science) were systematically searched. A narrative synthesis was conducted. Results: From 590 papers identified through searches, 14 fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Most included studies elicited the views and perspectives of stakeholders in a process of co-design/co-creation of community-based suicide prevention interventions. Conclusion: Stakeholder involvement in the creation of community-based suicide prevention interventions may improve engagement and give voice to those experiencing suicidal crisis. However, there is limited evaluation extending beyond the design of these interventions. Further research is needed to evaluate the longterm outcomes of co-produced community-based suicide prevention interventions.Patient and Public Involvement: This paper is a systematic review and did not directly involve patients and/or the public. However, the findings incorporate the views and perspectives of stakeholders as reported within the studies included in this review, and the findings may inform the future involvement of stakeholders in the design, development and delivery of community-based suicide prevention interventions for adults.

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“…Men with mental health problems seem more likely to end up in custodial settings, homeless due to domestic violence, with the addiction services or becoming another sad loss as a result of suicide. Supporting men with their emotional health is possible, as seen by the positive effects of the mental health initiative run by the Rugby League Cares Offload programme 33,34 and the ready acceptance of the Andy's Man Club (https://andysmanclub.co.uk). These do demonstrate, however, that fresh thinking and planning are needed, which a men's health strategy can provide the structure for.…”

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The need for a strategy on men's health

White

Tod

2022

Trends Urol & Men's Health

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Designing community sports-based programmes for men with mental illness: A qualitative study of the Offload rugby league programme

Cited by 13 publications

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Promoting Healthier Masculinities as a Suicide Prevention Intervention in a Regional Australian Community: A Qualitative Study of Stakeholder Perspectives

Promoting Healthier Masculinities as a Suicide Prevention Intervention in a Regional Australian Community: A Qualitative Study of Stakeholder Perspectives

Evaluating the role and effectiveness of co‐produced community‐based mental health interventions that aim to reduce suicide among adults: A systematic review

The need for a strategy on men's health

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