Adolescent mental health literacy and its association with. Adolescent mental health literacy and its association with depression. This study aims to investigate the mhl of depression among public health and sociology undergraduate students in hanoi, vietnam. One particular body of work has focused on mental health literacy mhl defined as knowledge about mental health disorders that are associated with their recognition, management, and prevention. To assess the publics recognition of mental disorders and their beliefs about the effectiveness of various treatments mental health literacy. Mental health literacy refers to knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders which aid their recognition, management and prevention of mental health problems. Thus, the levels of caregiver burden caring for a relative with schizophrenia, including family finance, family routine, family leisure, family interaction, physical and mental health were high, especially among chinese families 5,6,7. The mental health and high school curriculum guide the guide is the only evidencebased mental health curriculum resource that has been demonstrated to improve both teachers and students mental health literacy through usual teacher education and application in the classroom in a.
There is growing literature on mental health literacy mhl, but few studies have conducted. Hashish dalhousie university and iwk health centre, halifax, ns, canada health literacy and mental health literacy. The correlations of mental health literacy with psychological. Teach mental health is a comprehensive mental health literacy learner resource for preservice and practicing teachers.
Some barriers, such as lack of knowledge, stigma about mental health, linguistic or cultural differences, and poverty, often impact minority students and their families more than their european american peers umpierre et al. Interventions to promote mental health literacy in. The prevalence of mental disorders increases sharply during adolescence. Mental health literacy mhl is a construct that has arisen from the domain of health literacy hl and must be understood in that context. This study is part of the growing interest in mental health literacy among young people. Organizations that remove health literacy barriers are health literate pdf icon 433 kb, 27 pages external icon. Mental health literacy has received increasing attention as a useful strategy to promote early identification. The sample question on the following page illustrates the type of task used to measure the health literacy. Mental health literacy about schizophrenia and depression. The resources on this site will help you learn about health literacy and what you, your organization or community can. The term mental health literacy mhl was introduced by jorm et al. More than ever, teachers are placed on the frontlines of mental health care provision, including identification and intervention delivery.
There are very limited studies on mental health in the philippines, and none yet on mental health literacy. Interventions to promote mental health literacy in university. Mental health literacy measures evaluating knowledge, attitudes and helpseeking. Learn mental health literacy does not provide a curriculum resource to use in the classroom. Francis xavier university, western university and university of british columbia, this o. Mental health literacy mhl is considered a prerequisite for early recognition and intervention in mental disorders, and for this reason, it has become a focus of research over the past few decades. The impact of a depression awareness campaig n on mental.
Further, researchers have suggested that mental health literacy is not a single dimension but rather represents knowledge and beliefs about mental health disorders that emerge from general preexisting belief systems. The development of hl was initially informed by observations that low functional literacy was associated with numerous poor health outcomes. An introduction mental health literacy mhl is the foundation for mental health pro. Thoughts of bad things happening frequently pop into his. A project to increase mental health literacy in singapore. Sep 25, 2014 this study aims to investigate the association between mental health literacy and the mental health status, particularly depression, among adolescents. Mental health literacy focuses on helping people develop a working knowledge of mental health what it is and how to take care of it. This study aims to investigate the association between mental health literacy and the mental health status, particularly depression, among adolescents. There is also evidence for historical improvements in mental health literacy in some countries.
Assessing this construct is relevant for identifying knowledge gaps and erroneous beliefs concerning mental health issues, to inform the development of interventions aimed at promoting mental. Mental health literacy measures evaluating knowledge. Namis fact sheets offer clear, concise information on mental health topics. Millions of americans are affected by mental health conditions every year. Ijerph free fulltext mental health literacy in young. There is growing literature on mental health literacy mhl, but few studies have conducted research on anything more than demographic. The purpose of this paper is to explore the mental health literacy of students. It may facilitate people to seek professional mental health care or help others with mental illness in accessing mental health care. In addition, little research has been conducted to date on mental health literacy among caregivers of children with severe emotional. Full text views reflects the number of pdf downloads, pdfs sent. National action plan to improve health literacy envisions a restructuring of the ways we create and disseminate all types of health information in this country. Mental health literacy mhl is the foundation for mental health promotion, effective acknowledgment of prevention of mental disorders, and provision of evidencebased mental health care jorm, 2012, jorm et al. National surveys of mental health literacy and stigma and. Improving mental health literacy and empowering people to make informed decisions about their mental health can be done through wholegroup approaches, e.
Low literacy within a population is a relevant concern, since at the most basic level, mental health literacy is linked to general literacy. Mental health illiteracy list of high impact articles. Download the infographic what is mental health parity. Teach mental health mental health literacy resource. Enhanced mental health literacy appears to confer a range of benefits. A mental health literacy program improved anxiety literacy. Here are some fact sheets and infographics about the prevalence and impact of mental illness. Mental health literacy in community sample 577 community members 50. The health system is an intervention point in the health literacy framework. Mental health literacy is a critical factor associated with mental health care. We used our definition of mental health literacy, 18 that is composed of 4 constructs addressing three outcomes. Pdf teachers mental health literacy and capacity towards.
Researchers have argued for expanding the definition of mhl to include additional constructs, but no consensus has yet been reached. Sample health literacy assessment question r espondents who participated in the 2003 assessment were asked to complete prose, document, and quantitative literacy tasks of varying levels of difficulty. Many people are unlikely to seek professional mental health care at an early stage of mental illness. The existing definition of mental health literacy, knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders that aid their recognition, management or prevention, does not specify which knowledge and beliefs represent good mental health literacy. Mental health literacy programs for school teachers.
Comparing the mental health literacy of chinese people in australia, china, hong kong and taiwan. In portugal, the increasing awareness of this problem is well reflected by the implementation of the first national suicide prevention plan from 20 to 2017. Mental health literacy in developing countries the british. The role of mental health literacy in mental health care. Oct 16, 2019 a project to increase mental health literacy in singapore.
Mental health literacy was measured by the australian national mental health literacy and stigma youth survey with the depression vignette only. For instance, mental health literacy mhl has been identified as a crucial factor in understanding the low. Without this foundation, the beneficial effects of mental health literacy are challenging for those who face difficulties with reading and writing. Mental distress, perceived need, and barriers to receive. However, another mooc, teach mental health literacy literacy provides a curriculum resource suitable for use with students aged 12 to 19 and walks you through how to use it.
Increasing the communitys mental health literacy needs to be a focus for national policy and population monitoring so that the whole community is empowered to take action for better mental health. Understanding how to obtain and maintain good mental health. How can organizations, communities, and people improve health literacy. By sarbhan singh, rafdzah ahmad zaki and nik daliana nik farid. To introduce the concept of mental health literacy to a wider audience, to bring together diverse research relevant to the topic and to identify gaps in the area. This report is based on data from the 1995, 20034 and 2011 adult surveys, the 2006 and 2011 youth surveys and the recently conducted national survey of discrimination and positive treatment associated with mental health problems. Therefore, school teachers are in a good position to provide initial assistance to students with mental health problems.
Mental health literacy boston university medical campus. As shared with the department by our partners who have expertise in mental health and education, there are four key mental health literacy components important to everyones wellbeing and success. Mental health literacy mhl is one increasingly researched factor thought to influence mental health behaviors. Aug 27, 2019 mental health literacy has been defined as knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders which aid their recognition, management, or prevention. In addition, little research has been conducted to date on mental health literacy among caregivers of. Mental health educational interventions were associated with statistically significant improvements in attitudes toward providing help. Suicidal behaviors of children and young people are a major public health concern. Mental health is a critical part of overall health and wellbeing and is important throughout the life cycle.
For the purposes of this framework, health literacy refers to an individuals interaction with people performing health related activities in settings such as hospitals, clinics, physicians offices, home health care, public health agencies, and insurers. Mental health literacy in developing countries the. This study aimed to examine the correlations of mental health literacy specific to depression and general health in a sample of high school students in iran. A conceptual framework of mental health literacy illustrates the connections between components, and each is conceptualized as an area to target for measurement or intervention. Mental health literacy the british journal of psychiatry.
Mcgrath2, jill hayden3 and stan kutcher1 abstract background. Thus, it is the task of the researcher to assess the mental health literacy of filipino college students, particularly focusing on their understanding of depression, which is one of the most common mental disorders. The mental health and high school curriculum guide the guide is the only evidencebased mental health curriculum resource that has been demonstrated to improve both teachers and students mental health literacy through usual teacher education and application in the classroom in a variety of program evaluations and. Mental health literacy and examination of interventions to. Mental health literacy refers to knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders which aid their recognition, management and prevention. Dec 09, 2011 the purpose of this paper is to explore the mental health literacy of students. Inperson interviews and the recruitment of participants from a nonclinical setting allow a better understanding of mental health literacy in a typical iraqi refugee population. The evolution of health literacy as a guidepost for mental health literacy development. Most of the mental health literacy surveys have been conducted in western countries,15,16,17 with few studies in indian cultural context. Many things can contribute to mental health issues and mental illness biological factors, psychological factors, and socialenvironmental factors. Mental health literacy mhl refers to an individuals knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders that aid their recognition, management, and prevention. Mar 03, 2016 the evolution of health literacy as a guidepost for mental health literacy development. Mental health literacy among university students emerald. Mental health literacy and mental health status in.
There is a tendency among professionals to assume the mental health literacy of the. Mental health literacy in developing countries volume 179 issue 1 m. This was a populationbased health survey utilising a twostage sampling technique. The current youth mental health care system is ineffective at meeting the needs of canadian youth. However, most of the literature found that mental health literacy among the public is unfortunately poor.
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