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0000-0002-5486-1194
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Victoria University of Wellington
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Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 2022
DOI: 10.1177/15579883221074789
Abstract: The stigma of men’s mental illness has been described as having wide-reaching and profound consequences beyond the condition[s] itself. Stigma negatively impacts men’s mental health help-seeking and the use of services amid impeding disclosures, diminishing social connection and lifying economic hardship. Although men often face barriers to discussing their struggles with, and help-seeking for mental illness challenges, research focused on men’s lived experiences of mental illness stigma is, at best, emergent. This scoping review explores men’s mental illness related stigmas synthesizing and discussing the findings drawn from 21 published qualitative articles over the last 10 years. Four thematic findings were derived: (a) the weight of societal stigma, (b) stigma in male-dominated environments, (c) inequity driven stigmas, and (d) de-stigmatizing strategies. Despite evidence that stigma is a common experience for men experiencing erse mental illness challenges, the field remains underdeveloped. Based on the scoping review findings, research gaps and opportunities for advancing the field are discussed.
Publisher: Hogrefe Publishing Group
Date: 05-2013
DOI: 10.1027/0227-5910/A000193
Abstract: Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) study entitled Suicide Trends in At-Risk Territories (START) is an international multisite initiative that aims to stimulate suicide research and prevention across different areas of the globe. A central component of the study is the development of registration systems for fatal and nonfatal suicidal behaviors. Aims: This paper provides an overview of the data collected on suicidal behaviors from the participating locations in the START study. Method: Descriptive statistics on the data are presented in terms of age, sex, and method. Results: A greater proportion of suicide deaths occurred among males. In all areas except the Philippines more females than males engaged in nonfatal suicidal behaviors. Compared to Australia, Italy, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Hong Kong SAR, in the Pacific Islands suicide most often occurs in younger age groups. Results indicate notable variations between countries in choice of method. A greater proportion of suicides occurred by hanging in Pacific Islands, while inhalation of carbon monoxide, use of firearms, ingestion of chemicals and poisons, and drug overdose were the most frequent methods of choice in other areas. Conclusion: The information drawn from this study demonstrates the enormous variation in suicidal behavior across the areas involved in the START Study. Further research is needed to assess the reliability of the established data-recording systems for suicidal behaviors. The baseline data established in START may allow the development of suicide prevention initiatives sensitive to variation in the profile of suicide across different locations.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2023
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 28-10-2014
DOI: 10.1111/CHSO.12103
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 15-12-2010
Abstract: Objective: The aim of this commentary was to bring together the various significant issues associated with delivering brain injury rehabilitation in Australia. Through observational critique, the authors aimed to identify gaps in practice and opportunities for change. Approach: In light of Australia’s national health reform process, it is necessary to consider rehabilitation practices and models for brain injury service delivery. There are lessons to be learned within the Australian system, but also opportunities to apply international reform. Conclusion: For those within the service delivery system, brain injury rehabilitation can often appear to be a crisis-driven response. Gaps in service provision persist, leaving in iduals who have reduced cognitive and emotional capacity to self-navigate an unpredictable health system at a time in their lives when they are least prepared to do so. Deficiencies in the delivery of timely and appropriate psychosocial or behavioral rehabilitation services undoubtedly contribute to the current pressures on the health system created by increased length of stay in neurological and slow-to-recover rehabilitation units, repeat presentations to primary care, and frequent use of community mental health services. Implication: The experiences of people with acquired brain injury highlights the need for early and targeted interventions that can deal with emerging complexities and support needs, interorganizational approaches, and new accommodation options with a matched service philosophy. Rather than count on good fortune, in idual outcomes, and the future of brain injury, rehabilitation ought to depend on deliberate and systemic design.
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 04-2011
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 06-12-2019
DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2019.1699205
Abstract: To understand how suspected suicides are investigated in New Zealand we conducted a thematic analysis of in-depth interviews with coroners. Coroners identified the inquisitorial nature of the coronial system and coroners' wide powers of jurisdiction as key strengths of the system. Important influences in key areas of coronial decision making in cases of suspected suicides included the need for more evidence - especially to determine intent, and family factors, including therapeutic jurisprudence. Coroners identified lack of follow up and monitoring of recommendations, poorly resourced coronial training and the personal impact of suicides as challenges of working in the coronial system.
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