Media Coverage of the Mental Health of Men and Boys

McNeish, Roxann; Rigg, Khary K.; Delva, Jennifer; Schadrac, Daniel; Walsh, Shannon; Turvey, Catherine; Borde, C

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“…This result is comparable to other findings assessing negative attitudes toward people with a mental disorder in adolescent samples (Kuhl et al, 1997;Lauber et al, 2004) and might be why stigma rates in those who had had contact were not lower compared to those who had not, as they were low in general. Consistent with other findings, we found that a desire for social distance (Mackenzie et al, 2004) and the optimism bias (McNeish et al, 2020) were more pronounced in male than female adolescents. McNeish et al (2020) concluded in their review of media coverage of the mental health of men and boys that the mental health issues unique to men and boys are not adequately represented, which might lead to a higher desire for social distance and the optimism bias.…”

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“…Consistent with other findings, we found that a desire for social distance (Mackenzie et al, 2004) and the optimism bias (McNeish et al, 2020) were more pronounced in male than female adolescents. McNeish et al (2020) concluded in their review of media coverage of the mental health of men and boys that the mental health issues unique to men and boys are not adequately represented, which might lead to a higher desire for social distance and the optimism bias. Another issue is that subjective masculine norms often encourage men and boys to suppress their emotions instead of seeking help (Smith et al, 2008), which might also account for the lower optimism bias scores compared to the female sample.…”

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Barriers to Seeking Psychotherapy for Mental Health Problems in Adolescents: a mixed method study

Pfeiffer

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2022

J Child Fam Stud

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Given the large discrepancy between prevalence rates of mental disorders in adolescents and actual treatment rates, there is a need to understand what prevents this age group from seeking psychotherapy. We assessed the barriers to seeking psychotherapy in this age group, including their attitudes toward people with a mental disorder, using a convergent parallel mixed-methods design. Participants were 288 adolescents aged 12–21 years (M = 16.8 years, SD = 2.3; 37% identified as male, 63% as female, and 0% as nonbinary). Qualitative data were obtained with open-ended questions on barriers to initiating psychotherapy and attitudes toward people with a mental disorder. Barriers to seeking psychotherapy and information about psychotherapy were assessed with a questionnaire using a quantitative design. The qualitative assessment revealed as the main barriers fear of a negative interaction with a psychotherapist, fear of being confronted with their own emotions, self-stigma, and fear of public stigma. Further, lack of accessibility, lack of trust in the therapist, a desire for social distance from, and a negative attitude toward people with a mental disorder were associated with a decreased intention to initiate psychotherapy. Previous positive experience with a psychotherapist was a facilitator of seeking psychotherapy. We found gender differences, with higher desire for social distance and higher optimism bias scores as well as poorer mental health knowledge for participants identifying as male. Integrating results from both approaches results in further information for the improvement of prevention programs and interventions to lower barriers to seeking psychotherapy. Gender differences indicate a need for gender-role-specific interventions.

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confidence: 92%

Barriers to Seeking Psychotherapy for Mental Health Problems in Adolescents: a mixed method study

Pfeiffer

In‐Albon²

2022

J Child Fam Stud

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“…They may see distressing images or videos of destruction and suffering or hear news reports that focus on negative aspects. Lastly, the loss of a loved one during a disaster or pandemic can be especially traumatic for children, leading to longterm mental health issues (McNeish et al, 2021;Pfefferbaum et al, 2021).…”

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Strategies for integrating martial arts-based mindfulness into educational settings

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This interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) sought to answer the question: How do skilled martial arts practitioners with advanced academic degrees interpret the role of mindfulness in their practice, and how do they believe this integration impacts the social and emotional learning of children? The focus of the study was to understand mindfulness practice within traditional martial arts by skilled practitioners and its impact on educational methods and the holistic development of children. The study involved in-depth interviews with eight martial arts practitioners and aimed to capture their lived experiences and the perceived benefits of this integration. The theoretical framework for this analysis was grounded in Dewey's experiential learning theory (1938), which highlights the importance of interactive and reflective learning experiences. The themes identified from the narrative data included the transformative potential of martial arts-based mindfulness in pedagogy, the importance of professional development and education for school teachers, and the need for curriculum integration and community engagement within schools. The findings confirm the existing literature on the positive influence of experiential learning and mindfulness on personal growth and pedagogical efficacy. They also illustrate varied perceptions of mindfulness among practitioners and reveal a spectrum of understanding that can inform teacher education programs. The study highlights the potential of martial arts-based mindfulness to enhance the educational landscape, stress a need for cultural adaptability in schools, and advocate for strategic inclusion in teacher education and policy development. Furthermore, it encourages future research to further explore effective ways of embedding these practices within various educational settings.

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Commentary: Linking Mass Shootings with Mental Illness and Stigma

Edwards

Kotera

2022

Int J Ment Health Addiction

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Media Coverage of the Mental Health of Men and Boys

Cited by 4 publications

References 27 publications

Barriers to Seeking Psychotherapy for Mental Health Problems in Adolescents: a mixed method study

Barriers to Seeking Psychotherapy for Mental Health Problems in Adolescents: a mixed method study

Strategies for integrating martial arts-based mindfulness into educational settings

Commentary: Linking Mass Shootings with Mental Illness and Stigma

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