“Integrating Kuwait’s Mental Health System to end stigma: a call to action”

Almazeedi, Hind; Alsuwaidan, Mohammad

doi:10.3109/09638237.2013.775407

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“…Among these were 4 modified versions of the Health Buddy automated home messaging device delivered across diverse mental health settings (Godleski et al, 2012; Kasckow et al, 2011; Pratt et al, 2013; Pratt et al, 2014), 3 separate evaluations of the Information Technology Aided Relapse Prevention Programme in Schizophrenia (ITAREPS) (Komatsu et al, 2013; Spaniel et al, 2012; Spaniel, Vohlidka, Hrdlicka, et al, 2008; Spaniel, Vohlidka, Kozeny, et al, 2008), and a trial of an online platform for self-managing bipolar disorder (Todd et al, 2014). Measures of feasibility and acceptability included frequency of intervention use over time, response rates, study retention, proportion of devices that were returned undamaged, and participant reported usability (see Table 1).…”

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“…Important clinical outcomes were also reported. For example, the Health Buddy automated home messaging device appeared to decrease hospital admissions and emergency room visits (Godleski et al, 2012; Pratt et al, 2014), while reductions in mental health severity were observed in studies of mobile interventions targeting symptom management in schizophrenia (Ben-Zeev et al, 2014; Granholm et al, 2012). …”

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Emerging mHealth and eHealth interventions for serious mental illness: a review of the literature

Naslund

Marsch

McHugo

et al. 2015

Journal of Mental Health

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Background Serious mental illness is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Emerging mobile health (mHealth) and eHealth interventions may afford opportunities for reaching this at-risk group. Aim To review the evidence on using emerging mHealth and eHealth technologies among people with serious mental illness. Methods We searched MEDLINE, PsychINFO, CINAHL, Scopus, Cochrane Central, and Web of Science through July 2014. Only studies reporting outcomes for mHealth or eHealth interventions, defined as remotely delivered using mobile, online, or other devices, targeting people with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder, were included. Results Forty-six studies spanning 12 countries were included. Interventions were grouped into four categories: 1) illness self-management and relapse prevention; 2) promoting adherence to medications and/or treatment; 3) psychoeducation, supporting recovery, and promoting health and wellness; and 4) symptom monitoring. The interventions were consistently found to be highly feasible and acceptable, though clinical outcomes were variable but offered insight regarding potential effectiveness. Conclusions Our findings confirm the feasibility and acceptability of emerging mHealth and eHealth interventions among people with serious mental illness; however, it is not possible to draw conclusions regarding effectiveness. Further rigorous investigation is warranted to establish effectiveness and cost benefit in this population.

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confidence: 99%

Emerging mHealth and eHealth interventions for serious mental illness: a review of the literature

Naslund

Marsch

McHugo

et al. 2015

Journal of Mental Health

316

235

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“…Qatar has launched its 2013–2018 Mental Health Strategy which aims to increase availability and utilization of mental health services using comprehensive standards and guidelines (Supreme Council of Health, State of Qatar and Hamad Medical Corporation, Primary Health Care 2013). Kuwait is taking action to integrate mental health in primary health care in light of the stigma associated with mental illness and its impact on help seeking, especially in the EMR (Almazeedi and Alsuwaidan 2014). A study found that pharmacologic and/or psychosocial treatment packages can be offered at low prices in LMICs, including Morocco and Iran.…”

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The burden of mental disorders in the Eastern Mediterranean region, 1990–2015: findings from the global burden of disease 2015 study

Mokdad¹

2017

Int J Public Health

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ObjectivesMental disorders are among the leading causes of nonfatal burden of disease globally.MethodsWe used the global burden of diseases, injuries, and risk factors study 2015 to examine the burden of mental disorders in the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR). We defined mental disorders according to criteria proposed in the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders IV and the 10th International Classification of Diseases.ResultsMental disorders contributed to 4.7% (95% uncertainty interval (UI) 3.7–5.6%) of total disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), ranking as the ninth leading cause of disease burden. Depressive disorders and anxiety disorders were the third and ninth leading causes of nonfatal burden, respectively. Almost all countries in the EMR had higher age-standardized mental disorder DALYs rates compared to the global level, and in half of the EMR countries, observed mental disorder rates exceeded the expected values.ConclusionsThe burden of mental disorders in the EMR is higher than global levels, particularly for women. To properly address this burden, EMR governments should implement nationwide quality epidemiological surveillance of mental disorders and provide adequate prevention and treatment services.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s00038-017-1006-1) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…People with mental disorders and psychosocial disabilities often experience social exclusion, stigma and discrimination (Almazeedi & Alsuwaidan, 2014). To change societies' perceptions, attitudes and beliefs, a public focus on human rights and stigma reduction is essential (Sartorius, 2007).…”

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confidence: 99%