Reducing social isolation in people with mental illness: the role of the psychiatrist

Elisha, Danielle; Castle, David; Hocking, Barbara

doi:10.1111/j.1440-1665.2006.02287.x

Cited by 27 publications

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“…Mental health care programmes are needed which are designed to combat social isolation and develop social contact and community integration [8]. One reason for this is because establishing a good social network is an important aspect in recovery for mental illness [36]. The current results identify that sport can provide positive opportunities for social engagement.…”

Section: The Processes Of Social Changementioning

confidence: 85%

The Psychosocial Consequences of Sports Participation for Individuals with Severe Mental Illness: A Metasynthesis Review

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Freeman

Stubbs

et al. 2015

Advances in Psychiatry

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The purpose of the current metasynthesis review was to explore the psychosocial benefits of sport and psychosocial factors which impact on sports participation for individuals with severe mental illness. AMED, CINAHL Plus, Medline, EMBASE, ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source, and Science Citation Index were searched from inception until January 2014. Articles included use qualitative methods to examine the psychosocial effects of sports participation in people with severe mental illness. Methodological quality was assessed using the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Studies and a case study tool. Included studies were analysed within a metasynthesis approach. Eight articles involving 56 patients met the inclusion criteria. The results identified the broader and direct psychosocial benefits of sport. Sport provided a “normal” environment and interactions that were not associated with an individual’s mental illness. Sport provided individuals with a sense of meaning, purpose, belonging, identity, and achievement. Other findings are discussed. Direct psychosocial benefits are a consequence of sports participation for the vast majority of individuals with severe mental illness. Further to this, sports participation was associated with a reduction in social isolation and an increase in social confidence, autonomy, and independence.

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Section: The Processes Of Social Changementioning

confidence: 85%

The Psychosocial Consequences of Sports Participation for Individuals with Severe Mental Illness: A Metasynthesis Review

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Freeman

Stubbs

et al. 2015

Advances in Psychiatry

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“…People with severe mental illness (SMI) living in the community often face an isolated and uncertain future, frequently separated from family support and unable to secure and maintain regular employment . Stigma and discrimination may interfere with social activities and undermine community engagement, leading to increased social isolation that curtails recovery and even increases the risk of suicide . Increased public understanding can impact more tolerant attitudes, although this does not translate to better social acceptance of persons with mental illness .…”

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Group music therapy for severe mental illness: a randomized embedded‐experimental mixed methods study

Grocke

Bloch

Castle

et al. 2013

Acta Psychiatr Scand

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“…It is well documented within the literature that people with a diagnosis of psychotic illness experience issues around interpersonal relationships and loneliness [24-26] so it is unsurprising that almost half of participants cited the social aspects of caffeine consumption as being a primary motivator for their behaviour:…”

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“Clozapine makes me quite drowsy, so when I wake up in the morning those first cups of coffee are really handy”: an exploratory qualitative study of excessive caffeine consumption among individuals with schizophrenia

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BackgroundResearch has shown that individuals with schizophrenia use caffeine at higher rates than the general population; however, no qualitative research has been undertaken investigating problematic caffeine use and its effects on this population. This article explores the role of caffeine consumption in the lives of people with schizophrenia through a narrative analysis of the attitudes and beliefs associated with this practice, and how these, in turn, influence caffeine consumption.MethodsA qualitative study was undertaken with individuals who had previously scored in either a ‘moderate’ or ‘high’ risk category for caffeine use on the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Tool (ASSIST). In-depth interviews were undertaken with 20 individuals, and transcripts were analysed thematically to identify prominent perspectives.ResultsConsistent with previous literature, participants’ caffeine consumption was driven largely by its stimulating properties; however, participants also identified ‘cravings’ as an important motivating factor. Participants’ behaviours related to caffeine consumption seemed to be tempered by their previous experiences of consumption; if participants had experienced positive effects such as alertness or relaxation in the past, their use was maintained at a similar level or increased. Conversely, participants who anticipated negative consequences often altered their patterns of caffeine consumption; for example, by substituting caffeinated drinks that minimised or ceased their experience of negative side effects for those that directly caused such impacts. Overall, participants largely identified caffeine consumption as a highly meaningful activity, which provided structure to their day and facilitated opportunities for social interaction.ConclusionsThe inconsistencies between individuals’ beliefs about their health and the actual risk of harm associated with health-related behaviours present significant and ongoing challenges for the implementation of relevant and effective strategies for health promotion among individuals diagnosed with mental illness. As a starting point, it would be worthwhile for services engaging with people diagnosed with mental illness, and in particular schizophrenia, to consider implementing caffeine-related health literacy strategies to educate consumers about the risk of excessive caffeine consumption and the interactions between caffeine and antipsychotic medications.

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Reducing social isolation in people with mental illness: the role of the psychiatrist

Cited by 27 publications

References 5 publications

The Psychosocial Consequences of Sports Participation for Individuals with Severe Mental Illness: A Metasynthesis Review

The Psychosocial Consequences of Sports Participation for Individuals with Severe Mental Illness: A Metasynthesis Review

Group music therapy for severe mental illness: a randomized embedded‐experimental mixed methods study

“Clozapine makes me quite drowsy, so when I wake up in the morning those first cups of coffee are really handy”: an exploratory qualitative study of excessive caffeine consumption among individuals with schizophrenia

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