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Mental Health at a Personal, Communal, and Social Level
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Mental Health at a Personal, Communal, and Social Level

A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2024) | Viewed by 16368

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Ann Kirkman

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College of Health, Psychology and Social Care, University of Derby, Derby DE22 1GB, UK
Interests: mental health; cross-culture; workplace mental health; education mental health; student mental health; positive psychology
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Dr. Yasuhiro Kotera

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School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
Interests: mental health; cross-culture; personal recovery; self-compassion
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Mental health is a growing concern in many countries. Experience and attitudes towards mental health vary markedly by cultures. However, an investigation into mental health from cultural perspectives has not been carried out in depth. Therefore, it is important to explore cross-cultural mental health. Additionally, it is important to explore mental health in the workplace and within education, due to the profound influences these institutions have on mental health. In order for us to flourish and live well, we need to achieve good mental health. The World Health Organization (2022) states that “mental health is a basic human right. And it is crucial to personal, community and socio-economic development.” The impact of mental health is diverse. Accordingly, this Special Issue aims to explore the concept of mental health across different cultures at personal, communal, and social levels. 

We are interested in various types of manuscripts, including original research, reviews, perspectives, clinical trials, case reports, community case studies, brief research reports, and commentaries.

Dr. Ann Kirkman
Dr. Yasuhiro Kotera
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A Mixed Methods Study of Ethnic Identity and Mental Health Recovery Processes in Minoritized Young Adults
by Kiara L. Moore, Aaron H. Rodwin, Rei Shimizu and Michelle R. Munson
Healthcare 2024, 12(20), 2063; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12202063 - 17 Oct 2024
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Background/Objectives: Ethnic identity development is associated with positive mental health in young adults from ethnic minority groups. How a sense of belonging and attachment to one’s ethnic culture is related to personal mental health recovery remains unexplained. This study examines the experiences of [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Ethnic identity development is associated with positive mental health in young adults from ethnic minority groups. How a sense of belonging and attachment to one’s ethnic culture is related to personal mental health recovery remains unexplained. This study examines the experiences of ethnic minority young adults in the U.S. to understand the aspects of culture and identity development that are relevant to their recovery processes. Methods: Young adults who were living with chronic mental disorders were recruited from four rehabilitation programs. Interviews produced quantitative and qualitative data. An explanatory sequential mixed methods design was used to integrate the qualitative findings from a sub-group of young adults (n = 44) with the results from the quantitative study. Directed content analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data, and the integrated data were analyzed in joint displays. Results: The prominent themes characterizing ethnic identity development in personal recovery were (a) cultural history, traditions, and values; (b) mental illness stigma within the ethnic community; and (c) bias and discrimination in mental health services. Young adults with high ethnic identity development reported having more support from family, but they also described experiences with stigma and racism. Conclusions: The integrated results suggest that ethnic identity development promotes mental health recovery in minoritized young adults through social support and improved well-being and resilience. Experiences of intersectional stigma and structural racism associated with ethnic identity can interfere with self-determination and access to care among minoritized Hispanic/Latine, Black, and multiracial young adults in the U.S. Full article
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Exploring the Relationship between Health Literacy and Depression among Individuals with Chronic Conditions: Insights from the KCHS
by Eungyeong Kim
Healthcare 2024, 12(19), 1927; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12191927 - 26 Sep 2024
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Objectives: This study, utilizing data from the 2021 Korean Community Health Survey (KCHS), aimed to investigate the role of health literacy in mitigating depression among individuals with chronic diseases, particularly focusing on how sociodemographic and subjective factors influence this relationship. Methods: With a [...] Read more.
Objectives: This study, utilizing data from the 2021 Korean Community Health Survey (KCHS), aimed to investigate the role of health literacy in mitigating depression among individuals with chronic diseases, particularly focusing on how sociodemographic and subjective factors influence this relationship. Methods: With a sample of 77,133 subjects primarily dealing with hypertension and diabetes, the study employed various analytical tools to identify factors associated with an increased risk of depression. Results: These factors included marital status (OR 1.47, 95% CI 1.40–1.54), residential district (OR 1.43, 95% CI 1.39–1.50), unemployment (OR 1.47, 95% CI 1.41–1.54), enrollment in the national basic living security program (OR 1.50, 95% CI 1.40–1.62), unmet healthcare needs (OR 2.32, 95% CI 2.14–2.51), fair subjective health status (OR 1.74, 95% CI 1.63–1.90), poor subjective health status (OR 4.33, 95% CI 4.05–4.63), and stress (OR 4.56, 95% CI 4.36–4.77). Notably, individuals with higher health literacy showed a significantly lower susceptibility to depression (OR 0.74, 95% CI 0.68–0.75), underscoring the importance of health literacy as a critical factor in mental health outcomes. Conclusions: Such initiatives could serve as effective preventive measures against depression in this vulnerable population. Full article
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The Consequences of Child Abuse
by Ami Rokach and Shauna Clayton
Healthcare 2023, 11(11), 1650; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11111650 - 5 Jun 2023
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This review provides an overview of the consequences of early adverse experiences across various domains of life. Drawing on the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) conceptual framework, we discuss the ACE pyramid and the varying degrees of consequences that ACE exposure may elicit. Using [...] Read more.
This review provides an overview of the consequences of early adverse experiences across various domains of life. Drawing on the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) conceptual framework, we discuss the ACE pyramid and the varying degrees of consequences that ACE exposure may elicit. Using online search engines such as Google Scholar, the authors sifted through empirical research to locate relevant articles and research to help prepare this review. This article sheds light on the implications of ACEs for health, socio-emotional and psychosocial well-being, relationships, personality, and cognitive functioning. Full article
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Qualitative Investigation into the Perception towards Compassionate Parenting among Parents of Autistic Children: Cross-Cultural Comparison between the UK and The Netherlands
by Kenneth Curley and Yasuhiro Kotera
Healthcare 2023, 11(8), 1199; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11081199 - 21 Apr 2023
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Parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder is believed to present challenges that lead to increased levels of stress, as well as a reduction in the quality of the relationship between parent and child. This study aims to investigate parental perceptions toward a [...] Read more.
Parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder is believed to present challenges that lead to increased levels of stress, as well as a reduction in the quality of the relationship between parent and child. This study aims to investigate parental perceptions toward a compassionate parenting style of parenting to better understand how this style may influence relationships and quality of life in parents. Parents from the United Kingdom (six parents) and the Netherlands (five parents) were invited take part in semi-structured interviews, whereby the data collected were subsequently analysed using thematic analysis. Data from both British and Dutch groups were overall similar to each other. Four themes were identified from the aggregated data: (a) “Parents believe compassionate parenting is important” (parents believed that compassion is an essential element of their parenting style and improves situational outcomes); (b) “Compassionate parenting de-escalates stressful situations” (compassionate parenting reduces stress and improves the quality of life); (c) “High pressure situations as a threat to practice compassion” (challenges and limitations to compassionate parenting style); and (d) “Greater public and professional awareness of autistic behaviours” (the general public and professional services often lack awareness to recognise autistic behaviour traits). Results are consistent with research examining the perceptions of parents of neurotypical children, in that a more compassionate approach to parenting is valued, as it is believed to create a greater connection with the child. Our findings inform researchers and educators as to what parents of children with ASD find useful, important, and worthwhile. Future research needs to investigate how compassionate parenting impacts autistic children’s quality of life. Full article
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Exploring the Link between Xerostomia and Oral Health in Mental Illness: Insights from Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia
by Rou-Jun Chen, Kuei-Hung Lai, Chun-Hung Lee, Hao-Ying Lin, Cheng-Chieh Lin, Chi-Hsiu Chen, Wei Chen, Wei-Yu Chen, Thi Thuy Tien Vo and I-Ta Lee
Healthcare 2024, 12(20), 2018; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12202018 - 11 Oct 2024
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Background: The relationship between mental disorders and oral health is complex, involving behavioral, biological, and psychosocial factors. This review aims to investigate the impact of mental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, on oral health outcomes. Methods: A [...] Read more.
Background: The relationship between mental disorders and oral health is complex, involving behavioral, biological, and psychosocial factors. This review aims to investigate the impact of mental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, on oral health outcomes. Methods: A comprehensive review of existing literature was conducted to analyze the oral health outcomes associated with each mental disorder. The focus was on examining dietary habits, oral hygiene behaviors, physiological changes, and medication side effects that contribute to oral health issues. Results: The findings indicate that individuals with ASD often exhibit unique dietary habits and reduced oral hygiene capabilities due to sensory sensitivities, leading to a higher prevalence of dental caries and periodontal diseases. Depression and bipolar disorder are associated with physiological changes such as reduced saliva production and poor oral hygiene behaviors, increasing the risk of oral health problems. Medications used for these conditions exacerbate issues like xerostomia, further elevating the risk of dental diseases. Schizophrenia poses additional challenges, including cognitive impairments and medication side effects that hinder effective oral care, heightening susceptibility to oral diseases. Conclusions: This review highlights the specific oral health challenges associated with different mental disorders and emphasizes the need for tailored dental care strategies that integrate mental health considerations. The study contributes to the literature by demonstrating the unique oral health impacts of these disorders. However, the findings are limited by the scope of available cross-sectional data and the absence of longitudinal studies. Future research should focus on longitudinal and intervention-based studies to explore causal relationships and develop effective treatments. Full article
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