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Yan Liu1,#, Zhihua Guo1,#, Yun Ma1, Hongyan Song1, Xiaoqi Li1, Ling Tan1, Zhanjiang Li1,*, Jing Sun2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.22, No.2, pp. 39-57, 2020, DOI:10.32604/IJMHP.2020.011438
Abstract Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a first-line psychotherapy in
Western countries, yet there have been limited studies examined the required skills
based on perception of CBT therapists in the context of Western countries, and
there has been no such research in China. Currently, there is no exist of a selfassessment scale to evaluate the required competence perceived by CBT therapists
in China. This study used both qualitative and quantitative method to develop a
self-assessment tool by CBT therapist to provide their perception about required
skills in the treatment of mental disorders in China. Qualitative research used semistructured behavioural event interviews… More >
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Rie Ueno1,*, Darryl Maybery2, Andrea Reupert3, Hirokazu Osada4
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.22, No.2, pp. 59-69, 2020, DOI:10.32604/IJMHP.2020.011180
Abstract Children of parents with mental illness are more likely to experience
mental health concerns, compared to other children in the community. Thus, it is
important mental health professionals identify and intervene appropriately in these
families. To develop professional development activities, practice guidelines and
organizational supports, it is important to first identify those practices that
professionals employ and do not employ. Accordingly, a Japanese version of the
Family-Focused Mental Health Practice Questionnaire was developed. In the first
instance, the Questionnaire was translated into Japanese and disseminated to
mental health workers in various Japanese settings. Based on 212 participants’
data, exploratory factor… More >
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Si Yu1, Chunyang Zhang2, Yijun Lin1, Qian Zhang3, Wei Xu1,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.22, No.2, pp. 71-81, 2020, DOI:10.32604/IJMHP.2020.011194
Abstract Few studies have comprehensively explored the mechanism of the
association between dispositional mindfulness and the process of internalization
and externalization. Given that dispositional mindfulness can enhance the level of
self-acceptance, the present study investigated the role of self-compassion in the
effect of dispositional mindfulness on anxiety and aggressiveness among college
students with left-behind experience (LBE). A total of 385 Chinese college
students with LBE reported their level of dispositional mindfulness, anxiety
symptoms, aggressiveness, and self-compassion. Dispositional mindfulness was
negatively associated with anxiety and aggressiveness after controlling for gender,
age, and whether they are the only child in family. Additionally, self-compassion… More >
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So Yeon Yoo1, Yun-Jung Choi2,*, Youn-Joo Um2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.22, No.2, pp. 83-91, 2020, DOI:10.32604/IJMHP.2020.011299
Abstract As the demand for high-quality mental health services increases,
producing expert nurses with the skills and expertise to deal with various complex
mental health situations involving diverse subjects is critical. Nursing programs
should be prepared to provide education that can improve mental health
professional competence. Using a qualitative study and focus group interviews,
we focused on the experiences of nursing students who voluntarily participated in
campaign activities to prevent gambling problems. The respondents were 23
nursing students who participated in the campaign for more than four months. Data
were analyzed using Downe-Wamboldt’s eight steps of content analysis. The
experiences of… More >
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Eun-Joo Choi1, So Yeon Yoo2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.22, No.2, pp. 93-104, 2020, DOI:10.32604/IJMHP.2020.011059
Abstract Chronic pain has a high prevalence rate and is difficult to treat because
it is associated with personality, socio-psychological problems as well as physical
pain, and thereby degrades one’s quality of life. This study aimed to determine
whether psychosocial factors are associated with quality of life among outpatients
with chronic pain. The subjects were selected from patients with chronic pain who
were receiving outpatient treatment at the mental health department of a university
hospital in Seoul, Korea. The participants were 100 patients and the data were
collected using structured questionnaires. Patients’ quality of life was significantly
positively correlated with pain… More >