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Development and preliminary evaluation of culturally specific web ‐based intervention for parents of adolescents
This study enabled us to identify areas for improvement in the content and format of the intervention and strategies. This will potentially increase effect sizes for the outcome variables of parents' perception and behaviours. What are the implications for practice? This web‐based intervention could be delivered across diverse settings, such as schools and community mental health centers, to increase parents' knowledge of adolescent's mental health and allow for early detection of mental health problems. Mental health nurses working in schools may spend a significant amount of time addressing students' mental health iss...
Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - August 7, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: H. Choi, S. Kim, H. Ko, Y. Kim, C. G. Park Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Stigmatizing attitudes in nurses towards people with mental illness: a cross ‐sectional study in primary settings in Finland
DiscussionSpecial attention should be paid to nursing education and on‐the‐job training to prevent young nurses from developing stigmatized attitudes towards patients.Implications for practiceHigher confidence in nursing staff could ensure a skilled work force in areas of mental health in the future, prevent young nurses from developing a fear of patients at work and support positive attitudes towards patients with mental problems. (Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing)
Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - August 7, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: N. Ihalainen ‐Tamlander, A. Vähäniemi, E. Löyttyniemi, T. Suominen, M. Välimäki Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Parents with mental illness – a qualitative study of identities and experiences with support services
This study explores how parents with mental illness construct their identities as mothers and fathers and their experiences with health and social care services.MethodThree focus groups with 19 participants were conducted in Finland and Scotland. Methods of discourse analysis have been used in to analyse the interview data.ResultsAdult service users want their parenting role recognized and supported. Parents have knowledge and skills which can be utilized and many have adopted an expert by experience identity.DiscussionBeing able to see oneself as a ‘good’ parent can be challenging but important. Parents may require su...
Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - August 7, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: M. Jones, I. Pietil ä, K. Joronen, W. Simpson, S. Gray, M. Kaunonen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

StreetWise: developing a serious game to support forensic mental health service users' preparation for discharge: a feasibility study
DiscussionThe acceptability and usability of using serious games to support service users to develop skills needed for successful discharge was demonstrated.Implications for practiceMental health practitioners may use gaming to support their practice and work innovatively with other professions such as game developers to create new ways of working in forensic mental health services. (Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing)
Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - July 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: L. M. Reynolds, J. P. Davies, B. Mann, S. Tulloch, A. Nidsjo, P. Hodge, N. Maiden, A. Simpson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Work, rest and play: professional and social progress of nurses at a British mental hospital in the early 20th century
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Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - July 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: N. McCrae, M. Wright Tags: Essays and Debates in Mental Health Source Type: research