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Publisher: Wiley
Date: 19-04-2019
DOI: 10.1111/INM.12597
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 08-10-2020
DOI: 10.1111/INM.12798
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 22-06-2022
DOI: 10.1111/INM.13035
Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate coping styles, posttraumatic stress, and mental health symptoms among a s le of community members affected by 2019–20 Australian bushfires. Using a convenience s ling approach, an online survey was used to assess a range of coping strategies, posttraumatic stress and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress among the affected community members of Black Summer bushfires. The results revealed that study participants reported moderate symptoms of depression and stress, and severe levels of anxiety. Additionally, participants reported use of both approach and avoidance coping strategies following the bushfire event as well as experiencing symptoms of posttraumatic stress, such as having intrusive thoughts and symptoms of avoidance and hyperarousal. Despite the durability of many in iduals, others remain affected by the event and there is evidence there may be longer term mental health consequences of the bushfires for some people. Given these findings, it is imperative that mental health services be readily available for people in the bushfire‐affected areas. Mental health nurses have an important role to play in supporting in iduals affected by disasters. Awareness of the short‐ and long‐term impacts of disasters on the mental health of people is paramount for mental health nurses.
Publisher: RCN Publishing Ltd.
Date: 07-09-2018
Publisher: RCN Publishing Ltd.
Date: 29-04-2019
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 02-2019
DOI: 10.1111/INM.12579
Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences are strongly associated with the development of mental health disorders during the life span. When mental health issues are not effectively dealt with during the adolescent period, young people can become long-term consumers in the mental health system. A widely accepted method of intervention is the provision of mentoring. More recently, young people have been fulfilling the role of mentor to their peers and mentoring has played a large role in supporting young people who are considered at-risk of not achieving the expected psychosocial, educational, and/or developmental goals. What is not known is why young people, previously identified as being at-risk, are motivated to mentor their at-risk peers. The study aim was to examine what motivates previously recognized at-risk young people to provide mentoring to their at-risk peers. Participants were twelve previously recognized at-risk young people recruited through a formal peer-to-peer mentoring programme. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and the data analysed through narrative inquiry and reported in accordance with the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research guidelines (COREQ). Results indicate that young people are motivated by their own lived experiences of trauma(s) to provide at-risk peer mentoring. The experience of mentoring afforded opportunities to rewrite in idual personal journeys of trauma through mentoring their at-risk peers, thus constructing a more positive self-identity. Outcomes of developing positive peer relationships and prosocial behaviours could significantly assist mental health clinicians in providing more acceptable care to clients in an age group known to be reluctant to accept traditional mental health intervention.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 14-03-2017
DOI: 10.1111/INM.12326
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 02-2022
DOI: 10.1111/INM.12978
Publisher: RCN Publishing Ltd.
Date: 16-12-2019
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