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The extension of mental health care in Kelantan

Yeoh OH

Med J Malaysia, 1979 Jun;33(4):289-93.

Matched MeSH terms: Mental Health Services/manpower; Mental Health Services/utilization*

Fulltext Experiences and challenges in mental health research and practice during COVID-19: Perspectives from emerging psychologists across five countries

Simon PD, Adams C, Goh MCW, Suhaimi AF, Hassem T

Asian J Psychiatr, 2021 Nov;65:102813.

PMID: 34419720 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2021.102813

Matched MeSH terms: Mental Health Services*

Well-being and needs of Malay carers of people with mental illness in Singapore

Poon AWC, Abdul Wahab N, Salim R, Ow R

Health Soc Care Community, 2021 01;29(1):164-174.

PMID: 32619086 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13079

Despite the importance of carers supporting the lives of people with mental illness, there are limited studies investigating the well-being and needs of Malay carers in multicultural Singapore. The Malays consist of 13.4% of Singapore's population. A mixed methods qualitative dominant research approach was used to explore the well-being and needs of Malay carers in a voluntary welfare organisation. The Kessler-10, Friendship Scale and Carers' and Users' Expectations of Services-Carer version were used to assess the needs and well-being of 17 Malay carers. Findings show that Malay carers experienced poor well-being and had numerous unmet needs. Four main themes were found: (a) Concerns related to relatives with mental illness, (b) Mental health practices related to carers, (c) Holistic support for carers and (d) Preference for greater spiritual support in mental health. Recovery-oriented mental health practice implications are discussed. Spirituality of Malay carers needs to be given greater consideration in recovery-oriented mental health services.

Matched MeSH terms: Mental Health Services*

Mental healthcare-seeking behavior of women in Bangladesh: content analysis of a social media platform

Koly KN, Tasnim Z, Ahmed S, Saba J, Mahmood R, Farin FT, et al.

BMC Psychiatry, 2022 Dec 19;22(1):797.

PMID: 36529761 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-022-04414-z

BACKGROUND: Mental health remains a highly stigmatized area of healthcare, and people often conceal their concerns rather than seek assistance or treatment. The Women Support Initiative Forum (WSIF) is a social media platform established in 2018 to provide expert and peer-led psychosocial support services to women of all ages in Bangladesh. The anonymous nature of the forum means that mental health concerns can be aired without fear of identification.

METHOD: A content analysis was conducted on the anonymous posts retrieved from the WSIF platform between 8th March 2020 and 7th July 2022. Around 1457 posts were initially selected for analysis which was reduced to 1006 after removing duplicates and non-relevant posts, such as queries about the addresses of the doctors and other non-mental health-related issues. A thematic analysis of the data was conducted using an inductive approach.

RESULT: The 1006 posts generated four themes and nine sub-themes. All the women mentioned mental health symptoms (n = 1006; 100%). Most also mentioned reasons for seeking mental healthcare (n = 818; 81.31%), healthcare-seeking behavior (n = 667; 66.30%), and barriers to seeking mental healthcare (n = 552; 54.87%). The majority of women described symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety-like symptoms, which were aggregated under common mental health conditions. Mental health symptoms were ascribed to various external influences, including marital relationship, intrafamilial abuse, and insecurities related to the COVID-19 pandemic. A large proportion of posts were related to women seeking information about mental healthcare services and service providers (psychologists or psychiatrists). The analysis found that most women did not obtain mental healthcare services despite their externalized mental health symptoms. The posts identified clear barriers to women accessing mental health services, including low mental health literacy, the stigma associated with mental healthcare-seeking behavior, and the poor availability of mental health care services.

CONCLUSION: The study revealed that raising mass awareness and designing culturally acceptable evidence-based interventions with multisectoral collaborations are crucial to ensuring better mental healthcare coverage for women in Bangladesh.

Matched MeSH terms: Mental Health Services*

The association between fear of missing out and mobile phone addiction: a meta-analysis

Zhang Y, Shang S, Tian L, Zhu L, Zhang W

BMC Psychol, 2023 Oct 17;11(1):338.

PMID: 37848985 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-023-01376-z

BACKGROUND: Numerous studies have explored the association between fear of missing out and mobile phone addiction, but there are different viewpoints and the results are inconsistent. This study intends to estimate the strength of the correlation between fear of missing out and mobile phone addiction in general through a meta-analysis, and to analyze the influencing factors of the inconsistent results of previous studies.

METHODS: We Searched China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database, Wan fang Database, CQVIP Journal Database、Web of Science Core Collection, Elsevier SD, Springer Online Journals, Medline, EBSCO-ERIC, SAGE Online Journals, PsycINFO, PsycArticles and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses。85 studies (90 independent effect size) were included from 2016 to 2023。The pooled correlation coefficient of the association between fear of missing out and mobile phone addiction was calculated by a random effects model using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis(Version 3.3).

RESULTS: The main effect analysis revealed a high positive correlation between fear of missing out and mobile phone addiction (r = 0.47, 95%CI [0.44, 0.50]). Furthermore, the measurements of mobile phone addiction moderated the strength of the association between fear of missing out and mobile phone addiction, with the highest correlation measured using MPATS and the lowest correlation measured using MPDQ. The age, gender, year of publication, cultural background, and the measurements of fear of missing out had no significant effect on the correlation between fear of missing out and mobile phone addiction.

CONCLUSION: The results indicated that fear of missing out was closely related to mobile phone addiction, which complied with the I-PACE model. Psychological services and mental health services should be developed to reduce the emergence of fear of missing out in the digital age and thus alleviate dependence on devices.

Matched MeSH terms: Mental Health Services*

Asia-pacific ready to act on mental health target in the SDGs

Minas H, Izutsu T, Tsutsumi A, Kakuma R, Lopez AD

Lancet Psychiatry, 2015 Mar;2(3):199-201.

PMID: 26359888 DOI: 10.1016/S2215-0366(14)00124-2

Matched MeSH terms: Mental Health Services*

The Lancet Psychiatry Commission on intimate partner violence and mental health: advancing mental health services, research, and policy

Oram S, Fisher HL, Minnis H, Seedat S, Walby S, Hegarty K, et al.

Lancet Psychiatry, 2022 Jun;9(6):487-524.

PMID: 35569504 DOI: 10.1016/S2215-0366(22)00008-6

Matched MeSH terms: Mental Health Services*

Fulltext Awareness of Behavioural Intervention Strategies in Curbing Mental Health Issues among Youth in Malaysia

Gopinathan S, Kaur AH, Ming LM, Alias MB, Veeraya S

Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2022 Nov 21;19(22).

PMID: 36430098 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192215376

Mental health is a growing concern among people worldwide. Mental health issues are one of the main factors contributing to adolescent health-related burden. Malaysia, in particular, has seen an increase in the number of youths facing mental health issues. The government aims to take action by promoting mental health well-being as well as providing care and recovery to those who are affected. This study aimed to examine measures that could potentially improve and curb mental health issues among youth in Malaysia by adopting the use of behavioural intervention technologies. Three underlying models of intervention were studied, namely, the internet intervention model, Fogg behaviour model, and persuasive system design. A total of 103 respondents between the ages of 18 to 23 years participated in the research survey, and the results revealed that mood changes and thoughts, feelings, and actions were the intervention strategies that showed a positive significance in the improvement of mental health among youth in Malaysia. Social distractions, peer motivation, ease of access to help, and sense of belonging and mindfulness did not show a positive significance when it came to behavioural intervention technologies used to improve mental health.

Matched MeSH terms: Mental Health Services*

Fulltext Barriers and facilitators of older adults for professional mental health help-seeking: a systematic review

Elshaikh U, Sheik R, Saeed RKM, Chivese T, Alsayed Hassan D

BMC Geriatr, 2023 Aug 25;23(1):516.

PMID: 37626290 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04229-x

BACKGROUND: Older adults are at an increased risk for mental health issues, yet they are less likely to seek professional help. This systematic review aims to identify and summarize literature on the barriers and facilitators that older adults face when seeking professional mental health help.

METHODS: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using multiple databases including PubMed-Medline, EMBASE, ProQuest central, CINAHL and Scopus to identify relevant studies published between 2010 and 2021 that focused on barriers and/or facilitators to seeking help for depression, anxiety, and psychological distress among older adults aged 65 years or older. Studies' risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and results of studies were synthesized guided by the methodological framework of Rodgers and colleagues.

RESULTS: A total of eight cross-sectional studies, from Australia, United States, Mexico, Netherlands, and Malaysia met the inclusion criteria for this review. Included studies reported that the majority of their participants had anxiety or depression, yet they exhibited a preference for informal mental health help over professional help. Stigma, negative beliefs about mental health professional services, and cost were the most reported barriers. Main reported facilitators were prior positive experience with mental health services and high socioeconomic status.

CONCLUSION: Older adults are in need of interventions normalizing mental health help seeking and ensuring these services are accessible in terms of costs. This should be the focus of policy makers, healthcare providers, and public health practitioners working with older adults.

PROTOCOL REGISTRATION: PROSPERO 2021 CRD42021238853.

Matched MeSH terms: Mental Health Services*

Mental health in Asia: social improvements and challenges

Tseng WS, Ebata K, Kim KI, Krahl W, Kua EH, Lu Q, et al.

Int J Soc Psychiatry, 2001;47(1):8-23.

PMID: 11322408

Remarkable improvements in economic conditions and a considerable upgrade in the quality of life have been observed in many parts of Asia during the past several decades. At the same time, many mental health challenges face the people of Asia. Various social mental health indexes are reviewed here, with available data from China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and other Asian societies. The data are compared with data from the United States, Australia in the Pacific Rim, and some other Western countries to examine patterns of similarity or difference between East and West in the process of modernization. Common trends in mental health issues associated with rapid sociocultural change observed in different Asian societies are discussed, as well as the relative shortage of mental health personnel available in many Asian societies. It is emphasized that, in addition to expanding psychiatric services, there is an even more urgent need to promote mental health knowledge and concern through education in the general population. Mental health needs to be cultivated and maintained by social forces and cultural strengths. It is stressed that there is a challenge for Asian people to advance mental health beyond economic development in the 21st century.

Matched MeSH terms: Mental Health Services/organization & administration*; Mental Health Services/standards; Mental Health Services/trends

An overview of mental health legislation in Singapore

Ho RC, Ho CS, Khan N, Kua EH

BJPsych Int, 2015 May;12(2):42-44.

PMID: 29093849

This article summarises the development of mental health legislation in Singapore in three distinctive periods: pre-1965; 1965-2007 and 2007 onwards. It highlights the origin of mental health legislation and the relationship between mental health services and legislation in Singapore. The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act 2008 and Mental Capacity Act 2008 are described in detail.

Matched MeSH terms: Mental Health Services

Mental health services in Cambodia, challenges and opportunities in a post-conflict setting

Jegannathan B, Kullgren G, Deva P

Asian J Psychiatr, 2015 Feb;13:75-80.

PMID: 25563073 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2014.12.006

Cambodia had suffered enormously due to war and internecine conflict during the latter half of the twentieth century, more so during the Vietnam War. Total collapse of education and health systems during the Pol Pot era continues to be a challenge for developing the necessary infrastructure and human resources to provide basic minimum mental health care which is compounded by the prevailing cultural belief and stigma over mental, neurological and substance abuse disorders (MNSDs). The mental health research and services in Cambodia had been predominantly 'trauma focused', a legacy of war, and there is a need to move toward epidemiologically sound public health oriented mental health policy and service development. Integrating mental health program with primary health care services with specifically stated minimum package of activities at primary level and complementary package of activities at secondary level is an opportunity to meet the needs and rights of persons with mental, neurological and substance abuse disorders (PWMNSDs) in Cambodia, provided there is mental health leadership, government commitment and political will.

Matched MeSH terms: Mental Health Services*

Fulltext Psychiatrists and folk healers in Malaysia

Razali MS

World Health Forum, 1995;16(1):56-8.

PMID: 7873026

Contrasting beliefs often make cooperation between folk healers and modern doctors seem impossible. In the field of mental health, where communication is of such central importance, better mutual understanding is especially desirable. After reviewing the complexities involved, the author makes some suggestions on how the two kinds of practitioner could help each other.

Matched MeSH terms: Mental Health Services/organization & administration

Alternative systems in Malaysian drug rehabilitation: organization and control in comparative perspective

Lee RL

Soc Sci Med, 1985;21(11):1289-96.

PMID: 4095582

This paper examines four drug rehabilitation systems in Malaysia from an organizational perspective. It focuses on authority structures in rehabilitation centres and their impact on rehabilitees' identities. The findings show that there are important differences between government-run and private centres in terms of administration and approach to therapy. Some policy implications are derived from a comparison of these systems.

Matched MeSH terms: Community Mental Health Services/organization & administration

Drivers for Change in Mental Health Provision in Four Diverse Countries

Arthur D, Foong A, McMaster R, Cleary M

Issues Ment Health Nurs, 2020 Mar;41(3):261-264.

PMID: 31917620 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2019.1701931

Matched MeSH terms: Mental Health Services/organization & administration*

Evaluation and validation of a measure profiling needs and problems of psychiatric patients in the community: a Malaysian study

Cheah YC, Parker G, Roy K

Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol, 2000 Apr;35(4):170-6.

PMID: 10868082

The Profile of Community Psychiatry Clients (PCPC) was developed in a Sydney-based sample of those with a mental illness as a 35-item measure of likely need for service recognition, review and possible assistance.

Matched MeSH terms: Community Mental Health Services/standards*; Community Mental Health Services/supply & distribution*

Malaysia's social policies on mental health: a critical theory

Mubarak AR

J Health Soc Policy, 2003;17(1):55-72.

PMID: 14620736

This article aims to review the social policies on mental health and mental illness in Malaysia. Using critical theory, major policy issues pertaining to mental health and mental illness such as mental health legislation, prevalence rates and quality of services available to the people with mental health problems are discussed in detail. Implications of these issues on persons with mental health problems are critically evaluated. The paper highlights that the other countries in ASEAN region also require similar review by policy literature.

Matched MeSH terms: Mental Health Services/economics*; Mental Health Services/standards

Fulltext Community psychiatric services in Malaysia: Where do we go from here?

Abdul Kadir AB

Malaysian Journal of Psychiatry, 2011;20(1):1-3.

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Matched MeSH terms: Mental Health Services

Fulltext Modified assertive community treatment (ACT) in the management of comorbid mental and physical illnesses: a case report

Lai, M.H., Marhani, M.

Malaysian Journal of Psychiatry, 2013;22(1):1-4.

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The holistic approach of assertive community treatment (ACT) may provide better care and lead to better outcomes in populations with difficult-to-treat comorbid mental and physical illnesses. This paper describes the complex issues in managing a person with multiple chronic medical illnesses who also
had comorbid treatment-resistant depression and poor social support. The patient achieved improvement after the implementation of the therapeutic ingredients of ACT.

Matched MeSH terms: Community Mental Health Services

Fulltext The need to particularise the concept of spirituality within mental health services in Malaysia

Nurasikin Mohamad Shariff, Lee, Siew Pien

International Journal of Care Scholars, 2018;1(1):44-49.

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People with mental health problem in Malaysia require access to spiritual care from their mental health services. However, the literature, which is dominated by Western scholars, brings the broad conception of spirituality into debate, which does not fit the paradigm of the religious worldview in countries such as Malaysia. This paper provides a narrative overview of the tensions inherent in the concept of spirituality as delivered in the literature. It begins a discussion on the place of spirituality in mental health care while highlighting the problematic concept of spirituality currently seen in the literature. This paper thus provides recommendations for future research on the need for particularising the concept of spirituality within mental healthcare in Malaysia.

Matched MeSH terms: Mental Health Services

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