INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY

Goodbye to all that . .
Bhugra D
Debt and mental ill-health
Bhugra D and Ventriglio A
Progress of rehabilitation in assisted living for mentally ill according to STAX-SA taxonomy
Jahangiri E, Viljakainen M, Silvennoinen AS, Ketola J, Hakko H, Riipinen P and Räsänen S
The transition from institutional psychiatric care to community-based mental health services has resulted in the rapid development of assisted living services (AL) for mentally ill. Focus of the current study is to add internationally comparable evidence-based knowledge on the rehabilitation of AL residents by examining progression and mortality in relation to the level of service provided in AL units.
Revictimization of women victims of intimate partner violence in the French press: A social representations approach
Ortega Pacheco YJ and Le Barbenchon E
This study aims to analyze how the press portrays cases of revictimization experienced by women in France, through the lens of social representation theory.
Psychological distress among nurses: Exploring the role of support in the work-place in Morocco
Alahiane L, Ikrou A, Ventriglio A, Essaffani H, Zaam Y, Abouqal R and Belayachi J
This study aimed to assess the psychological distress, specifically anxiety and depression, among nurses employed at University Hospital Center of Rabat in Morocco and tested the associations between support in the workplace and nurses' psychological well-being.
Impact of the February 6, 2023, Turkey earthquake on post-traumatic stress disorder, internet addiction and insomnia: A cross-sectional study
Sehlikoğlu Ş, Bekircan E and Gündüz A
After earthquakes, individuals may increase their internet usage to cope with post-traumatic stress symptoms, potentially leading to internet addiction and sleep disturbances.
Testing the associations between poverty stigma and mental health: The role of received stigma and perceived structural stigma
Inglis G, Sosu E, McHardy F, Witteveen I, Jenkins P and Knifton L
Previous research has documented how people living on low incomes in the United Kingdom (UK) and internationally experience various forms of poverty stigma. The purpose of this study was to quantitatively examine how experiences of poverty stigma are associated with mental health outcomes.
Exploring the invisible threads: Social determinants of health and emotional self-perception in Colombia
Patiño-Fernández L, Vélez Álvarez C, Betancurth Loaiza DP and Sánchez Palacio N
Mental health is essential for overall well-being, but it is affected by disorders such as depression and anxiety, which are highly prevalent both globally and regionally. The prevalence of these disorders has risen due to factors such as the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, lack of adequate investment in mental health care, and the implementation of low-impact strategies.
The weight of office? A scoping review of mental health issues and risk factors in elected politicians across democratic societies
Smith A, Hachen S, Weinberg A, Falkai P, Guttormsen S and Liebrenz M
The mental health and capacity to govern of democratically-elected politicians have become burgeoning topics of interest. Notably, in fulfilling demanding and high-stress roles, political officeholders could encounter distinctive risk factors, yet existing research literature about these subpopulations remains underexplored.
Public acceptance of coercive measures in Nigerian mental health care
Aluh DO, Agu DI, Igbokwe WJ and Anunwa IG
For the first time, Nigeria has enacted a new mental health law that regulates the use of coercive measures in mental health care.
Associations of non-employment with common mental disorder subcomponents among working age population: analysis of national data from 1993, 2000, 2007 and 2014
Perera G, Jayapala K, Khondoker M, Glaser K, Di Gessa G and Stewart R
Associations between employment status and mental health are well-recognised and such associations may have multiple modifying factors which may also contribute to variations in results.
Factors associated with depressive symptoms among 1,502 couples in the immediate puerperium
Hernández-Santillán G, Gurpegui M, Alcamí-Pertejo M, Lahera G and Bravo-Ortiz MF
Historically, perinatal depression has predominantly focussed on the mother-baby dyad, often neglecting the crucial role of fathers.
Old age from the perspective of LGBTQ+ and heterosexual young: A comparative study
Boyacıoğlu NE, Irmak HS and Bozkurt Uzan Ş
In today's world, the challenges and achievements of LGBTQ+'s throughout their lives are increasingly gaining attention. However, the specific needs of LGBTQ+'s in the aging process and potential challenges they might face during this period are often overlooked.
Within-person, longitudinal associations between neighborhood cohesion and adult mental health: A test of bidirectional relations
Prati G
There is theory and evidence supporting a relationship between neighborhood cohesion and mental health among adult people. However, most studies have used a cross-sectional design, and longitudinal studies have provided mixed support for this hypothesis. Moreover, while neighborhood cohesion is assumed to be a consistent predictor of mental health, the possibility of a reciprocal relation has been overlooked.
Longitudinal change and association between four types of social support and mental health among low-income U.S. veterans
Tsai J, Lin H and Maroufy V
This study sought to examine how perceived social support changes over time for U.S. veterans and how social support relates to their mental health longitudinally.
Is it time to reframe refugee status?
Bhugra D and Ventriglio A
Through the eyes of healthcare professionals: Compassion fatigue and earthquake stress coping strategies of healthcare professionals in the disaster region following the Kahramanmaras centered earthquakes: A case-control study
Emirza EG, Uzun S and Şenses M
Healthcare professionals serving in the earthquake zone may experience mental problems due to the traumatic events they witnessed.
'Impaired in life': Analyzing people's accounts of depression in Ethiopia - Implications for a cultural-eco social approach to global mental health
Limenih G, MacDougall A, Smith MWJ and Nouvet E
Depression is a global crisis and a major concern in mental health interventions, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where it significantly impacts disability, quality of life, and economic stability. These chronic stressors have been used to argue for scaling up the detection and treatment of depression as a public health and development priority.
Culture and ICD-11 personality disorder: Implications for clinical practice across diverse ethnic groups
Hualparuca-Olivera L, Caycho-Rodríguez T, Torales J, Ramos-Vera C, Ramos-Campos D, Córdova-Gónzales L and Vigo-Ayasta E
Personality disorder (PD) in ICD-11 is defined primarily by self and interpersonal dysfunction and optionally by other qualifiers. This definition is inseparable from relativism of cultural determinants.
Asylum-seeker women: Coping strategies and mental wellbeing
Shishehgar S, Gholizadeh L, DiGiacomo M and Davidson PM
Asylum seekers in Australia are subjected to various punitive measures that can affect their psychological wellbeing. The capacity of asylum seekers to adapt and cultivate effective coping strategies can enhance their resilience, facilitate their settlement processes and promote their overall mental health.
Network analysis of correlations between suicide exposure, depression, and anxiety symptoms in adolescents
He T, Zou H, Hou H, Yu Y, Wang F, Tian C, Luo D, Zhou Y, Zhao J and Yang BX
Adolescents with a history of suicide exposure, defined as experiencing the suicide death of a family member, friend, or other acquaintances, are more likely to experience mental health issues such as depression or anxiety.
Examining cultural background and the protective effect of marriage on alcohol use disorder in Sweden
Salvatore JE, Larsson Lönn S, Chartier KG, Sundquist J, Kendler KS and Sundquist K
Little is known about whether the protective effect of marriage on alcohol use disorder (AUD) varies by cultural background.
Profiles of refugee-related trauma exposure and depression among North Korean refugees in South Korea: A latent class analysis
Um MY, Kim HJ and Kim HJ
North Korean refugees (NKRs) exhibit alarmingly high levels of depression prior to or immediately after entering South Korean society, which is likely attributable to their pre-migration traumatic experiences. However, prior research on NKRs has simply examined the cumulative effect of trauma on depression. Despite calls for research identifying trauma exposure patterns that co-occur among refugees, to date, no study has investigated distinct profiles of NKRs' pre-migration trauma exposure and their associations with depression in this high-risk population. To better understand the unique mental health needs of NKRs and provide them with tailored care, it is imperative to identify meaningful subgroups of NKRs with distinct profiles of trauma exposure.
Depressive symptoms and associated socioeconomic and clinic factors: Three different years data from Türkiye
Özdin S, Laçiner K, Böke Ö and Aker S
Depression is one of the main diseases that cause disability. It is more common in various sociodemographic situations.
Attitudes toward partner violence in men: An evaluation in terms of narcissism and attachment style in Turkey
Keskin G and Aslan M
Intimate partner violence is quite common around the world.
The effect of climate crisis on bipolar disorder: A qualitative study about experiences of individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder
Aktaş MC, Ayhan CH and Karan E
It can be said that the bipolar disorder is influenced by weather events. It is stated that climate change can have direct and indirect effects on bipolar disorder. Determining the impact of the climate crisis on individuals with bipolar disorder may assist in the development of preventive, protective and active treatment interventions for this group.
Acculturation stress and mental health outcomes in a sample of migrant inpatients: Findings from a naturalistic study
Della Rocca B, Di Vincenzo M, Giallanella D, Gaggiano C, Martinelli F, Ricci F, Sampogna G, Luciano M, Ventriglio A, Bellomo A and Fiorillo A
Migrants face numerous risk factors for mental disorders, including stressors and traumatic events during the pre-, peri-, and post-migratory phases. Acculturation stress, a significant post-migratory stressor, can adversely affect mental health during the cultural adaptation process. This study aims to assess the clinical implications of acculturation stress in migrants admitted to a psychiatric intensive care unit, with a focus on identifying predictors of acculturative stress and their impact on clinical outcomes.
Exploring the effect of family function on non-suicidal self-injury among Chinese adolescents in different family socioeconomic status
Ao MQ, Luo D, Hou H, Jiang YL, Lv ZY, Li B, Lyu N, Yan S, Zou H and Yang BX
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among adolescents represents an alarming public health concern worldwide. Both family function and family socioeconomic status (SES) were found to play important roles in adolescent NSSI engagement. However, the effects of family function on NSSI among adolescents in different family SES are not well evidenced.
Outcome Measures in intellectual disability: A Review and narrative synthesis of validated instruments
Kumar M, Sawhney I, Chester V, Alexander R, Mitchell J and Shankar R
Outcome measurement is essential to determine the effectiveness of health interventions and improve the quality of services. The interplay of social, individual, and biological factors makes this a complex process in the psychiatry of people with intellectual disability (PwID).
The trajectory of substance use disorder among people formerly in foster care: A survival analysis
Olamazadeh S, Hassan AN and Le Foll B
Substance use disorder (SUD) represents a significant public health challenge, especially among individuals who have faced early life adversities. Foster care aims to provide a supportive environment for children; however, the relationship between a history of foster care and SUD development remains unclear.