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The Influence of Mental Health Services on Health Outcomes and Well-Being

A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2024) | Viewed by 2021

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Ge Yu

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Health Services and Population Research Department (HSPR), Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, London SE5 8AF, UK
Interests: mental health service; mental health; health economics; economic evaluation; microeconomics

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, the intricate relationship between mental health and overall well-being has emerged as a pivotal area of concern in healthcare. Recognising the pivotal role of mental health services in shaping individuals' health outcomes and overall quality of life, we are please to invite researchers and experts from diverse disciplines to contribute to our upcoming Special Issue, entitled “The Influence of Mental Health Services on Health Outcomes and Well-Being”. This This multifaceted connection between mental health services, health outcomes, and well-being forms the cornerstone of our understanding of holistic healthcare and has received widespread attention.

This Issue aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of the complex interplay between mental health services, health outcomes, and well-being, shedding light on novel insights, empirical findings, and innovative approaches in this domain.

Scope of the Special Issue:

This Special Issue welcomes contributions that cover a broad spectrum of topics related to the impact of mental health services on health outcomes and well-being. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

  1. Research examining the effectiveness of various mental health interventions, such as therapy, medication, digital solutions, and alternative therapies, in improving health outcomes and overall well-being.
  2. Exploration of the intricate connections between mental and physical health, highlighting how addressing mental health challenges can lead to improved physical health outcomes and vice versa.
  3. Studies investigating the barriers hindering individuals' access to mental health services and the facilitators that enhance their utilization, with a focus on potential strategies to overcome these challenges.
  4. Research focusing on the unique needs and challenges of different age groups, ranging from children and adolescents to older adults, and assessing how tailored mental health services contribute to human well-being.
  5. Examination of the policy implications of integrating mental health services into the broader healthcare framework, including recommendations for destigmatization, workforce training, and enhanced accessibility.
  6. Exploration of emerging trends, technologies, and future directions in the field of mental health services with the potential to reshape health outcomes and overall well-being.

We encourage prospective contributors to consider these areas of interest and to contact our editorial office for any inquiries or clarifications.

Dr. Ge Yu
Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Healthcare is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • mental health
  • well-being
  • mental health services
  • health outcomes

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Understanding the Process of Acceptance Within the Nurse–Patient Therapeutic Relationship in Mental Health Care: A Grounded Theory
by Andrea Aznar-Huerta, Antonio R. Moreno-Poyato, Gemma Cardó-Vila, Teresa Vives-Abril and Juan M. Leyva-Moral
Healthcare 2024, 12(22), 2233; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12222233 - 8 Nov 2024
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Background/Objective: Deepening knowledge about the meaning of acceptance in the context of the nurse–patient relationship will help us to understand the importance and value that people with mental health challenges attach to this attribute in the process of the therapeutic relationship. The objective [...] Read more.
Background/Objective: Deepening knowledge about the meaning of acceptance in the context of the nurse–patient relationship will help us to understand the importance and value that people with mental health challenges attach to this attribute in the process of the therapeutic relationship. The objective of this study was to understand the process of acceptance as part of the therapeutic relationship between nurses and patients in the field of mental health. Methods: This study employed a qualitative research design using Strauss and Corbin’s grounded theory approach. Using theoretical sampling, data were collected through unstructured interviews with mental health nurses and with people with mental health challenges. Results: Acceptance is a complex and dynamic process that takes place when both patients and nurses feel and make the other feel like an individual human being. Acceptance is not an automatic process; rather, it requires awareness on behalf of both parties involved in the therapeutic relationship. The creation of a non-hierarchical caring environment is fundamental for fostering mutual acceptance and engagement in the therapeutic process. Conclusions: Nurses must develop self-awareness and reflect on their attitudes and biases to provide person-centered care. Nurse training and personal development are essential requirements for achieving an effective therapeutic relationship and empowering patients in their recovery process. Full article
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Psychometric Validation of the Purpose in Life Test-Short Form (PIL-SF) in Individuals Diagnosed with Severe Mental Illness
by César Rubio-Belmonte, Teresa Mayordomo-Rodríguez, Adrià Marco-Ahullo and Inmaculada Aragonés-Barberá
Healthcare 2024, 12(20), 2082; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12202082 - 18 Oct 2024
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Background: Meaning in Life (MiL) represents a key variable in mental health models of personal recovery. There is a need for straightforward and concise instruments to assess this construct quantitatively in individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness (SMI). Objective: The aim of the [...] Read more.
Background: Meaning in Life (MiL) represents a key variable in mental health models of personal recovery. There is a need for straightforward and concise instruments to assess this construct quantitatively in individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness (SMI). Objective: The aim of the present study was to test the psychometric properties of the Purpose in Life Test-Short Form (PIL-SF), a brief self-report measuring the presence of MiL, in a sample of individuals with SMI. Methods: The participants were 41 adults (21 women, 51.8% and 20 men, 48.2%) aged 18 to 65 years (M = 50.05; SD = 10.73) with a diagnosis of SMI (schizophrenia, 61%; bipolar disorder, 26.8%; borderline personality disorder, 7.3%; and major depression, 4.9%) and clinically stable. The PIL-SF, Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), Oxford Happiness Questionnaire—6 Item (OHQ-6), Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey (EMAS), and Seeking of Noetic Goals—8 Item (SONG-8) were used. Descriptive analysis, estimation of the internal consistency, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the PIL-SF were conducted. Furthermore, correlations between the PIL-SF, SWLS, OHQ-6, EMAS, and SONG-8 were calculated. Results: The PIL-SF showed acceptable internal consistency (ω = 0.81) and an excellent fit as a unidimensional scale (CFI = 1.000, TLI = 1.070, RMSEA = 0.000, SRMR = 0.021), confirming its factorial structure. Regarding construct validity, correlations between the PIL-SF and the SWLS (ρ = 0.54, p < 0.001), the OHQ-6 (ρ = 0.52, p < 0.001), and EMAS (ρ = 0.44, p < 0.005) were positive and significant, whereas the correlations between the PIL-SF and the SONG-8NfM (ρ = −0.35, p < 0.025) were negative and significant. Conclusions: The Spanish version of the PIL-SF appears to be a reliable and valid instrument to measure the presence of MiL in adults with SMI. Full article
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