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The study aimed to examine the Korean public's recognition of mental disorders, attitudes towards mental disorders and knowledge and beliefs about professional or self-help for mental disorders. In all 253 participants were presented with case vignettes describing bulimia nervosa, bipolar disorder, substance addiction, depression, schizophrenia, OCD, ADHD, anorexia and social phobia. Participants were asked to identify described mental disorders in the vignettes, to rate each character's adjustment to live with the mental problems and to rate the likelihood of suggesting several types of help for each character. Participants noted their previous history of exposure to mental disorders. Substance addiction was recognized the most (80.2%) and anorexia the least (10.7%). Participants responded the psychologist/psychiatrist's help the most helpful. Of the nine mental disorders, the recognition of six mental disorders were significantly predicted by predictors included in this study, and amongst the factors, higher level of education was found to be the most significant predictor for high recognition of mental disorders. Compared to other countries, Korean's ability to recognize mental disorders was poorer than British and there was difference between South Korean and other Eastern countries in terms of ability to recognize mental disorders even if they share similar culture. Limitations of this study were recognized Mental Health Literacy Jorm et al. (1997) introduced the term 'Mental health literacy' (MHL) and defined it as a person's knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders, which enhances the ability to recognize specific disorders and to manage their own mental health more effectively. MHL includes several components such as (a) the ability to recognize specific disorders (b) knowledge and beliefs about risk factors and causes, (c) knowledge and beliefs about self-help interventions, (d) knowledge and beliefs about professional help available, (e) attitudes which facilitate recognition and appropriate help-seeking and (f) knowledge of how to seek mental health information (Jorm et al., 1997). Jorm (2012) reviewed over 100 published papers in this field of study and stated that most of them focused on the ability of people to identify mental illness of hypothetical people who have the mental illness. The study of MHL had been mainly carried out in Western countries. However, in non-Western countries albeit of the fact that prevalence of common mental disorders is at least as high as the Western countries (Acharya, 2001), MHL in non-Western countries have been less actively studied. A non-systematic review of studies on MHL of non-Western countries between 1990 and 2006 identified that there is dire need for more researches on MHL in order to improve disparities in mental health care in non-Western countries (Ganasen et al., 2008). Due to its importance to study MHL in non-Western countries, recently increasing number of studies in Eastern countries and cross-cultural studies have been carried out (
The study aimed to examine the Korean public's recognition of mental disorders, attitudes towards mental disorders and knowledge and beliefs about professional or self-help for mental disorders. In all 253 participants were presented with case vignettes describing bulimia nervosa, bipolar disorder, substance addiction, depression, schizophrenia, OCD, ADHD, anorexia and social phobia. Participants were asked to identify described mental disorders in the vignettes, to rate each character's adjustment to live with the mental problems and to rate the likelihood of suggesting several types of help for each character. Participants noted their previous history of exposure to mental disorders. Substance addiction was recognized the most (80.2%) and anorexia the least (10.7%). Participants responded the psychologist/psychiatrist's help the most helpful. Of the nine mental disorders, the recognition of six mental disorders were significantly predicted by predictors included in this study, and amongst the factors, higher level of education was found to be the most significant predictor for high recognition of mental disorders. Compared to other countries, Korean's ability to recognize mental disorders was poorer than British and there was difference between South Korean and other Eastern countries in terms of ability to recognize mental disorders even if they share similar culture. Limitations of this study were recognized Mental Health Literacy Jorm et al. (1997) introduced the term 'Mental health literacy' (MHL) and defined it as a person's knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders, which enhances the ability to recognize specific disorders and to manage their own mental health more effectively. MHL includes several components such as (a) the ability to recognize specific disorders (b) knowledge and beliefs about risk factors and causes, (c) knowledge and beliefs about self-help interventions, (d) knowledge and beliefs about professional help available, (e) attitudes which facilitate recognition and appropriate help-seeking and (f) knowledge of how to seek mental health information (Jorm et al., 1997). Jorm (2012) reviewed over 100 published papers in this field of study and stated that most of them focused on the ability of people to identify mental illness of hypothetical people who have the mental illness. The study of MHL had been mainly carried out in Western countries. However, in non-Western countries albeit of the fact that prevalence of common mental disorders is at least as high as the Western countries (Acharya, 2001), MHL in non-Western countries have been less actively studied. A non-systematic review of studies on MHL of non-Western countries between 1990 and 2006 identified that there is dire need for more researches on MHL in order to improve disparities in mental health care in non-Western countries (Ganasen et al., 2008). Due to its importance to study MHL in non-Western countries, recently increasing number of studies in Eastern countries and cross-cultural studies have been carried out (
The Relationships between Rural Elderly’s Suicide Literacy, Suicide Stigma and Coping Advice for Suicide Prevention: The Moderated Mediation Effect of Social Expectations for Experiencing Negative Emotions
Purpose:The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of the rural elderly suicide literacy level upon suicide stigma and coping advice with suicidal crises (recommending professional help for a suicidal person). In particular, this study investigates the role of cultural norms (perceived social expectations for the experience of negative emotions) on suicide stigma and coping ability. Methods: A survey was conducted addressing elderly people (N=119) living in rural areas. Regression analysis using SPSS PROCESS macro was used to examine the relationships among the key variables. Results: Participants with higher suicide literacy showed lower suicide stigma, and this perception had a significant effect on enhancing their coping advice with suicidal crises. Also, perceived social expectations significantly influenced the relationship between suicide stigma and coping advice. With lower levels of social expectations, the mediating effect of suicide stigma on the relationship between suicide literacy and recommending professional help did not exist whereas the indirect effect was significant when it pertained to high levels of social expectations. Conclusion: This result signifies that suicide stigma serves as a barrier deterring Koreans from reaching out for professional help regarding their mental health. Moreover, these findings underscore the importance of cultural psychological factors such as perceived social expectations in terms of developing suicide prevention strategies.
Purpose:The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of mental health literacy (MHL) among parents of adolescents and middle and high school teachers in Korea. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used for the present study. Participants were 120 parents and 103 middle and high school teachers in Korea. In 2014-2015 participants completed a survey about two case vignettes(adolescent schizophrenia and depression) and answered questions assessing recognition of these disorders and belief about the helpfulness of interventions and resources. Descriptive analysis, t-test and x 2 test were performed. Results: Schizophrenia was recognized by only 11.6% of parents and 25.2% of teachers. Depression was recognized by 32.5% of parents and 59.2% of teachers. Both parents and teachers acknowledged individual and socio-environmental factors as causes for schizophrenia and depression. However, they were less likely to recognize biological factors as potential causes for mental illness. Conclusion: The findings demonstrate the need for education programs for parents of adolescents and teachers to improve their mental health literacy, particularly concerning biological causes of mental illness.
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