How effective is a whole-university approach to mental health?
What is the impact of collaboration between universities and the NHS [National Health Service]?
Are non-clinical interventions, e.g. yoga and exercise, beneficial to the student population?
The efficacy of existing services (including counselling, workshops and drop-in services) was raised, including whether these services meet the needs of a diverse student population. Respondents suggested the potential effects of a broad range of specific and sometimes novel interventions, including physical activity, yoga, mindfulness, social activities and events, and sleeping pods on campus. Questions considered cost-efficacy as well as how to increase funding.
Respondents questioned the appropriate balance between preventative work and responsive treatment, and how university support services should be designed to meet needs ranging from well-being through to complex and enduring mental health problems: ‘How can the support for student well-being versus chronic/severe mental illness be differentiated and acknowledged as separate issues?’
Respondents identified a need to clarify where the boundaries of responsibility between the National Health Service (NHS) and university services should lie and how these services should be better integrated, especially with the split between home and term-time addresses: ‘What is the role of universities in treating, preventing, helping with mental health? Where do they fit in with the NHS, charities and family/social structures?’ Questions asked whether there is adequate provision of professional mental health support for students, whether this is suitably accessible and what steps can be taken to improve availability and accessibility.
Respondents queried how academic pressure, including challenging content, high workload and a pressure to succeed, contribute to mental health problems. This pressure also included how academic success affects self-worth and how to overcome feelings of shame or embarrassment when struggling academically. Pressure was raised in relation to postgraduate students, with a focus on the relationship between mental health, performance and output. Respondents asked what steps can be taken to help those studying at university to cope with pressure: ‘How can students’ resilience and coping be increased so they are best equipped to deal with HE [higher education] study?’
Participants questions indicated that methods of assessment at university may affect mental health and asked whether changes to assessment design could reduce negative effects. Respondents were interested in examinations versus coursework, as well as how deadlines affect stress. A few questions considered the accessibility and efficacy of university extenuating circumstances: ‘Are universities able/willing to make the more flexible adjustments needed for students with long-term mental health conditions to engage?’
University teaching, including module organisation and structure, number of contact hours and online versus in-person teaching, were raised as potentially affecting mental health. Teaching style changes between school and university were also flagged as possibly problematic: ‘I feel like a lot of people are struggling with the first year. How can we make the gap between uni and high school smaller?’ These questions were raised by students across academic disciplines. Healthcare students uniquely also questioned how placements affect mental health.
Respondents asked about the challenge of time management and maintaining balance in their lives. Questions considered how to balance academic work with a social life and part-time job, and postulated whether trying to achieve this places strain on relationships and well-being. Although there were comparatively few questions relating to balance, students involved in the analysis requested that this theme be highlighted because of its relevance and importance.
Questions included whether, and in what ways, a culture of increased awareness, education and conversation would affect student mental health: ‘How is the growing awareness of mental health impacting student's mental health?’ Students were concerned about to identify mental health problems in themselves and their peers, and asked for more knowledge about how to respond to and help someone struggling with mental health problems. The importance of providing support to those who are helping friends with mental health problems was also highlighted. Students wanted knowledge of self-help strategies, and questioned how best to manage and cope with their own mental health problems at university: ‘What steps can students take to minimise their risk of adverse mental health issues?’ This theme also included whether students know what support and advice is available at university, and how they can access it, including how comfortable people feel reaching out for support, the role of stigma and shame, and how to encourage help-seeking behaviour.
Academic staff also play a part in creating a culture around mental health, and so respondents were interested in their mental health literacy and suggested providing resources, training programmes or policy implementation to help staff recognise and support students with mental health problems. Some questions considered whether students feel they are treated as individuals or in a more depersonalised and anonymous manner, and what impact this has on student mental health: ‘Would students suffering with poor mental health be able to work better with more consideration from teachers?’
Identifying potential risk and protective factors for poor mental health was highlighted: ‘Which students are most at risk of poor mental health/well-being and why? And most likely to have good mental health and why – protective factors?’ Respondents posed questions about underlying reasons, triggers or drivers for problems, with some assuming that university has a negative impact on mental health: ‘What is causing mental illness at university, and is it a systemic problem?’ Specific possible contributing factors included student finances, living arrangements, drug and alcohol use, unhealthy lifestyles and concerns for future career prospects. Questions about living arrangements considered the impact of living away from home, transitioning between home and term-time addresses, communal versus solitary living and how living in halls of residence affects mental health. Respondents queried how a sense of belonging and academic factors, including the challenge of finding a work–life balance, might contribute to mental health problems. These questions have not been included here because there was sufficient interest to create independent categories.
Respondents wanted to know whether all students feel valued, included and appreciated within their university community, and how to improve this: ‘How can students feel more ‘at home’ and comfortable in their universities?’ Loneliness and isolation were raised, particularly the reasons why students are lonely, how this affects mental health and what can be done to reduce it. Respondents questioned how to make meaningful connections, and why students may feel alone despite being surrounded by people. Respondents considered how student social life affects mental health, including the role of societies and sports groups as well as negative experiences such as peer pressure, elitism and bullying.
Questions considered these problems from the perspective of minority or vulnerable groups, with issues surrounding loneliness being raised specifically for international, mature and commuter students. Respondents queried whether the university environment is inclusive for neurodiverse, minority ethnic, LGBTQ+, working class and disabled students, and how a lack of representation may accentuate loneliness. Victimisation and discrimination, including racism and sexual assault, were identified as potentially contributing to mental health problems at university: ‘How safe do you feel on your campus? Specifically, relevant for minoritized groups, i.e. BAME, LGBTQ, non-neurotypical students, etc. and women’.
Questions falling into this category considered the prevalence of mental health problems among university students, including identifying the most common conditions, how the incidence of these problems is changing in universities and how prevalence differs between students and non-students. Many questions revealed underlying presumptions that student mental health is declining, and that students are more vulnerable to mental health problems than their peers: ‘Why has the prevalence of mental health problems in university students increased?’ They also questioned when mental health problems develop, whether this is before or after coming to university and how the move to university changes peoples’ experiences.
A small number of questions asked about the consequences of mental health problems at university, and particularly the impact on academic achievement and social life. Respondents asked about drop-out rates in relation to mental health, and consequences for career development. Respondents were interested in the prognosis for those who struggle with mental health problems at university, including rates of recovery.
The aim of this co-creation project was to identify the mental health research priorities of university students and enable the student voice to shape the direction of future research. Our study identified seven key areas for future research. Many themes overlapped, reflecting the interconnectedness of different facets of student life. As summarised in Table 2 , we have positioned the students’ priorities in the context of the existing research, which is often small scale and narrowly focused, with limited consideration of racial, ethnic and sexual minorities. The project was undertaken before the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in substantial disruption to students’ lives and rapid changes to university practices, and highlights the long-term challenges facing student mental health. It is important that student priorities are considered as the higher education sector transitions to a post-pandemic world.
Although the data available suggest that short-term embedded counselling at university is clinically effective, 18 evaluation of the efficacy of university mental health services has been minimal. 19 There has been limited evaluation of interventions and services as part of a whole-university approach, 5 , 6 and to our knowledge, no published evaluation of the impact of collaboration between universities and the NHS. Although there has been some consideration of non-clinical interventions such as yoga and exercise, most studies are of poor quality, and it is not possible to rank which interventions work best, where and for whom. 6 Future studies must take a broader lens to evaluate interventions for students, especially how they are designed, delivered and made accessible, and should employ robust evaluation of service efficacy. In line with student priorities, it is vital that future research considers the efficacy of services for the diverse student population.
International research indicates that student workload is a major factor contributing to stress and can result in prolonged study times or drop-out. 20 , 21 However, despite growing research interest in a ‘whole of curriculum approach’, knowledge about how to support student mental health through curricula and pedagogy is lacking. Preliminary evidence from the USA demonstrated that a multidimensional curricula intervention involving reduction in contact time, a change in grading system, collaborative and practical learning initiatives, and an embedded resilience and mindfulness intervention, resulted in significant decreases in depressive and anxiety symptoms among medical students, with corresponding increases in quality of life, group cohesion, student satisfaction and examination scores. 22 This suggests that there is a promising way forward that could be adopted in the UK context across different types of degrees, in keeping with the many student questions on this topic.
Mental health literacy is defined as ‘knowledge and belief about mental disorders which aid their recognition, management or prevention’. 23 Within this, understanding how to look after your own mental health and support peers is fundamental. 24 Preliminary research has demonstrated potential efficacy and acceptability of peer support programmes 25 and programmes to improve student mental health literacy among students. 26 However, further research is needed to evaluate these more thoroughly and compare different approaches. Academics are under increased pressure to support student mental health, but many find it challenging to understand their role and the best response. 27 Research findings around mental health literacy are varied, with some studies identifying knowledge gaps 28 and others noting good levels of literacy among students and staff. 29 Exploring how staff and students can support themselves and others with mental health difficulties is an important priority for future research.
Research has only focused on whether a specific factor, in isolation, is relevant to mental health. For example, there is strong evidence of relationships between mental health problems and financial stress, 30 , 31 drug and alcohol consumption, 32 , 33 isolation and loneliness, 34 and sleep disruption 35 , 36 among students, as well as experiences of adverse events before and during university. 37 Although studies have increasingly explored the link between factors such as accommodation environments, 38 , 39 and physical activity 40 and student mental health, investigating general and comparative risk, protective and causal factors associated with mental health problems among students remains a high priority.
The repeated use of the word ‘loneliness’ within submitted questions was striking. There are strong links between loneliness and mental health problems, 41 and loneliness is particularly associated with the transition from adolescence to adulthood. 42 Loneliness appears to be accentuated by the significant upheaval in social networks that occurs when young adults leave the family home. 43 Research focusing on loneliness and student and postgraduate mental health is developing, 34 , 44 but studies to establish how student friendship groups form, how and why students experience loneliness at university and how student loneliness can be prevented should continue, particularly with student input. The COVID-19 pandemic caused further disruption to students’ social networks, with public concern for students missing the university experience. 45 , 46 It will be important for research exploring the impact of COVID-19 to recognise that challenges around sense of belonging on the university campus predate the pandemic.
A sense of belonging is unique to the individual. As recognised by the students in our study, it is vital for issue of belonging and loneliness to be investigated among minority groups. Although there is a substantive body of research on attainment gaps for students from minority ethnic backgrounds in UK higher education, 47 there are evidence gaps related to how structural exclusion affects mental health. 48
Existing evidence suggests 20–40% of university students are likely to meet criteria for mental health problems, and prevalence rates have been increasing over recent years. 2 , 3 Analysis of large population data-sets provides conflicting evidence about the relative prevalence of mental health problems between university students and peers not in higher education. 2 , 49 With notable exceptions, 50 , 51 there has been limited work within the UK identifying how mental health problems might vary across years of study, academic disciplines and universities, although this has been explored extensively within the USA. 21 Current data around the prevalence of mental health problems for minority student groups also remains limited.
In line with student priorities, future research must provide more precise estimates of the prevalence of student mental health problems, and identify how these vary across the student population. This will have important implications for service planning and provision. Given many students have pre-existing beliefs regarding prevalence and trends of mental health problems at university, clear communication of existing data and future findings is imperative.
In keeping with students’ concerns, research suggests mental health does affect educational achievement at university. 52 – 54 However longitudinal studies assessing long-term consequences across a wider breadth of domains, including social life and future career development, are lacking.
Student involvement in every stage of the study increased the likelihood that the project would be responsive to students’ needs and research priorities. Our sample was broadly representative of the student population, although it overrepresented women, underrepresented undergraduate students and overrepresented students studying sciences, primarily because of a large representation of students studying medicine and dentistry, biological sciences (including psychology) and computer science (see Table 1 ). Given the widespread underrepresentation of men in research into student mental health, it will remain important for future research to develop specific strategies to consult and engage male students in research design. As a self-selective sample, it is important to recognise that the voices of students who care passionately about student mental health are likely to have been overrepresented in this project.
In conclusion, this project identifies seven key priorities for future research into student mental health from the perspective of UK university students. Students’ questions are mostly unmet in the existing literature, with less research into the mental health of racial, ethnic and sexual minority student communities. Research is needed in each of these seven areas, and Table 2 highlights key questions to be answered. However, three areas stand out as particularly important. ‘Interventions and services’ was the largest category of questions. This is also an area where there are research gaps. We do not need more research evaluating whether one-to-one clinical interventions are effective. Rather, research needs to assess the whole-university approach, understand the range of needs across a diverse student population and consider the broad student experience of services, from initial help-seeking through identifying appropriate support, triaging, waiting lists and using the service. In contrast to the attention students have given to academic factors, the research in this area is sparce. We need robust, large-scale evaluations of the impact of curricula and pedagogy on student mental health. Finally, there is a stark gap between student interest and research exploring sense of belonging. Future research must address the university social experience, to enhance our understanding of how this relates to student mental health and how it might be leveraged to improve mental health.
Our results have important implications for future funding to ensure research produces knowledge that is useful, relevant and meaningful to diverse student populations, as well as ensuring that knowledge can be translated into positive and practical changes within the higher education sector.
Acknowledgements.
The research was supported by the project steering group and the SMaRteN student team, including Oskar Kaleta, Aleks Saunders, Connor Gayle, Kwan Lui Cheng, Joshua Melwani, Eadie Simons, Sania Deshpande, Lesley Turner, Elizabeth James, Isabel De Castro, Megan Lawrence, Kirellos Miseih, Paulina Pawlak, Samuel Chu, Andrea Prisecaru, Keerthi Ramesh, Wangjingyi Liao, Reihannah Mahmoud, Emily Wielezynski, Chloe Casey, Nuvera Mukaty, Anusha Ramji, Oliver Anderson, Anna Ambwene, Ka Wai Li, Elizabeta Farys and Kristyana Taneva.
K.S. contributed to data analysis and interpretation, including checking, naming and describing categories from students’ questions, and contributed to the write-up and editing of the final paper. M.P. contributed to the design/procedure as a student in the steering group, by recruiting students to submit key questions, through analysing/thematising submitted questions and in editing the manuscript. A.L.D. contributed to the initial design of the priority setting exercise, supported student recruitment and made critical revisions to several drafts of the manuscript. E.B. advised in her role on the SMaRteN leadership team and contributed to the preparation of this manuscript. T.W. contributed to the design of the priority setting exercise, advised on the analysis and contributed to the writing up of the manuscript. D.R. helped to develop and support the priority setting exercise, helped with analysis and suggested comments on the final paper. K.T. contributed to the conceptualisation and development of study materials, project administration and writing (reviewing and editing) of the manuscript. M.O.V. contributed as a steering group member for the research, reviewing initial responses and providing feedback on themes. N.C.B. is Principal Investigator, and therefore took the lead on designing and implementing the priority setting exercise, analysing data and writing the manuscript. All authors had access to the data, and K.S., M.P., D.R. and N.C.B. in particular can verify the underlying data. All authors approved the final manuscript.
This project was funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (grant number ES/S00324X/1) awarded to N.C.B., A.L.D., E.B., T.W. and D.R. The funder had no involvement in the design, implementation or dissemination of this study.
Five research topics exploring the science of mental health.
Mental wellbeing is increasingly recognized as an essential aspect of our overall health. It supports our ability to handle challenges, build strong relationships, and live more fulfilling lives. The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes the importance of mental health by acknowledging it as a fundamental human right.
This Mental Health Awareness Week, we highlight the remarkable work of scientists driving open research that helps everyone achieve better mental health.
Here are five Research Topics that study themes including how we adapt to a changing world, the impact of loneliness on our wellbeing, and the connection between our diet and mental health.
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There is no health without mental health. Thus, this Research Topic collects ideas and research related to strategies that promote mental health across all disciplines. The goal is to raise awareness about mental health promotion and protection to ensure its incorporation in national mental health policies.
This topic is of relevance given the mental health crisis being experienced across the world right now. A reality that has prompted the WHO to declare that health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
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There is increased recognition that mental health disorders are, at least in part, a form of diet-related disease. For this reason, we focus attention on a Research Topic that examines the mechanistic interplay between dietary patterns and mental health conditions.
There is a clear consensus that the quality, quantity, and even timing of our human feeding patterns directly impact how brains function. But despite the epidemiological and mechanistic links between mental health and diet-related diseases, these two are often perceived as separate medical issues.
Even more urgent, public health messaging and clinical treatments for mental health conditions place relatively little emphasis on formulating nutrition to ease the underlying drivers of mental health conditions.
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Although mental health has been widely discussed in later years, how mental health is perceived across different cultures remains to be examined. This Research Topic addresses this gap and deepens our knowledge of mental health by comparing positive and negative psychological constructs cross-culturally.
The definition and understanding of mental health remain to be refined, partially because of a lack of cross-cultural perspectives on mental health. Also, due to the rapid internationalization taking place in the world today, a culturally aware understanding of, and interventions for mental health problems are essential.
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In this Research Topic, scientists study a wider range of variables involved in change and adaptation. They examine changes of any type or magnitude whenever the lack of adaptive response diminishes our development and well-being.
Today’s society is characterized by change, and sometimes, the constant changes are difficult to assimilate. This may be why feelings of frustration and defenselessness appear in the face of the impossibility of responding adequately to the requirements of a changing society.
Therefore, society must develop an updated notion of the processes inherent to changing developmental environments, personal skills, resources, and strategies. This know-how is crucial for achieving and maintaining balanced mental health.
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The goal of this Research Topic is to move beyond a synthesis of what is already known about mental health in the context of health equity. Rather, the focus here is on transformative solutions, recommendations, and applied research that have real world implications on policy, practice, and future scholarship.
Attention in the field to upstream factors and the role of social and structural determinants of health in influencing health outcomes, combined with an influx of innovation –particularly the digitalization of healthcare—presents a unique opportunity to solve pressing issues in mental health through a health equity lens.
The topic is opportune because factors such as structural racism and climate change have disproportionately negatively impacted marginalized communities across the world, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and transition-age youth and young adults. As a result, existing disparities in mental health have exacerbated.
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In psychology classes, it's common for students to write a depression research paper. Researching depression may be beneficial if you have a personal interest in this topic and want to learn more, or if you're simply passionate about this mental health issue. However, since depression is a very complex subject, it offers many possible topics to focus on, which may leave you wondering where to begin.
If this is how you feel, here are a few research titles about depression to help inspire your topic choice. You can use these suggestions as actual research titles about depression, or you can use them to lead you to other more in-depth topics that you can look into further for your depression research paper.
Everyone experiences times when they feel a little bit blue or sad. This is a normal part of being human. Depression, however, is a medical condition that is quite different from everyday moodiness.
Your depression research paper may explore the basics, or it might delve deeper into the definition of clinical depression or the difference between clinical depression and sadness .
Studies suggest that there are biological, psychological, and social aspects to depression, giving you many different areas to consider for your research title about depression.
There are several different types of depression that are dependent on how an individual's depression symptoms manifest themselves. Depression symptoms may vary in severity or in what is causing them. For instance, major depressive disorder (MDD) may have no identifiable cause, while postpartum depression is typically linked to pregnancy and childbirth.
Depressive symptoms may also be part of an illness called bipolar disorder. This includes fluctuations between depressive episodes and a state of extreme elation called mania. Bipolar disorder is a topic that offers many research opportunities, from its definition and its causes to associated risks, symptoms, and treatment.
The possible causes of depression are many and not yet well understood. However, it most likely results from an interplay of genetic vulnerability and environmental factors. Your depression research paper could explore one or more of these causes and reference the latest research on the topic.
For instance, how does an imbalance in brain chemistry or poor nutrition relate to depression? Is there a relationship between the stressful, busier lives of today's society and the rise of depression? How can grief or a major medical condition lead to overwhelming sadness and depression?
This is a good research question about depression as certain risk factors may make a person more prone to developing this mental health condition, such as a family history of depression, adverse childhood experiences, stress , illness, and gender . This is not a complete list of all risk factors, however, it's a good place to start.
The growing rate of depression in children, teenagers, and young adults is an interesting subtopic you can focus on as well. Whether you dive into the reasons behind the increase in rates of depression or discuss the treatment options that are safe for young people, there is a lot of research available in this area and many unanswered questions to consider.
The signs of depression are those outward manifestations of the illness that a doctor can observe when they examine a patient. For example, a lack of emotional responsiveness is a visible sign. On the other hand, symptoms are subjective things about the illness that only the patient can observe, such as feelings of guilt or sadness.
An illness such as depression is often invisible to the outside observer. That is why it is very important for patients to make an accurate accounting of all of their symptoms so their doctor can diagnose them properly. In your depression research paper, you may explore these "invisible" symptoms of depression in adults or explore how depression symptoms can be different in children .
This is another good depression research topic because, in some ways, the diagnosis of depression is more of an art than a science. Doctors must generally rely upon the patient's set of symptoms and what they can observe about them during their examination to make a diagnosis.
While there are certain laboratory tests that can be performed to rule out other medical illnesses as a cause of depression, there is not yet a definitive test for depression itself.
If you'd like to pursue this topic, you may want to start with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The fifth edition, known as DSM-5, offers a very detailed explanation that guides doctors to a diagnosis. You can also compare the current model of diagnosing depression to historical methods of diagnosis—how have these updates improved the way depression is treated?
The first choice for depression treatment is generally an antidepressant medication. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most popular choice because they can be quite effective and tend to have fewer side effects than other types of antidepressants.
Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is another effective and common choice. It is especially efficacious when combined with antidepressant therapy. Certain other treatments, such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), are most commonly used for patients who do not respond to more common forms of treatment.
Focusing on one of these treatments is an option for your depression research paper. Comparing and contrasting several different types of treatment can also make a good research title about depression.
The topic of depression really can take you down many different roads. When making your final decision on which to pursue in your depression research paper, it's often helpful to start by listing a few areas that pique your interest.
From there, consider doing a little preliminary research. You may come across something that grabs your attention like a new study, a controversial topic you didn't know about, or something that hits a personal note. This will help you narrow your focus, giving you your final research title about depression.
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By Nancy Schimelpfening Nancy Schimelpfening, MS is the administrator for the non-profit depression support group Depression Sanctuary. Nancy has a lifetime of experience with depression, experiencing firsthand how devastating this illness can be.
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Research Aim: This study aims to investigate the level of traumas experienced by the children of divorced or separated parents. The principal aim of this study is to explore the long-term psychological impacts of parents’ divorce on the life of children regardless of their gender and age in terms of mental wellbeing, academic performance, and self-worth.
Research Aim: This study aims to assess the long-term impacts of the trauma children face in their early years of life on their overall mental health. Also, numerous studies have emphasised improving the quality of life for children who tend to experience multiple traumas and take them along in adulthood. Therefore, this study also proposed the impacts of traumatic childhood experiences on self-worth, mental health, and vitality of implementing firm intervention before the child reaches adulthood.
Research Aim: Postoperative problems may occur as a result of surgical stress. This study aims to examine different approaches to control post-surgical anxiety and improve patients’ lives in the short and long term, focusing on male patients in the UK. It will also give us an understanding of how psychological training and interventions affect anxiety in male patients and help them overcome this through a systematic review.
Research Aim: This study aims to find the relationship between mental illness and suicides and risk factors in the UK. This study will specifically focus on young adults. It will examine different mental disorders and how they have led to suicide and will analyse further studies of people who have died by suicide and find evidence of the presence or absence of mental illness.
Research Aim: Negative behaviours and discrimination have been usually reported as a reason for the inconvenience in the treatment of mentally ill or schizophrenia patients, which negatively impacts the patient’s results. Healthcare professionals’ attitudes have been regarded as being more negative than the general public, which lowers the outlook for patients suffering from mental illness. This study will examine the behaviour of mental health nurses regarding schizophrenia patients in the UK and also focus on the characteristics associated with nurses’ attitudes.
Topic1: impacts of the coronavirus on the mental health of various age groups.
Research Aim: This study will reveal the impacts of coronavirus on the mental health of various age groups
Research Aim: Social distancing has made people isolated and affected their mental health. This study will highlight various measures to overcome the stress and mental health of people during coronavirus.
Research Aim: This study will address the challenging situations faced by children and families during lockdown due to COVID-19. It will also discuss various ways to overcome the fear of disease and stay positive.
Research Aim: This study will focus on the measures taken by the hospital management, government, and families to ensure patients’ mental well-being, especially COVID-19 patients.
Topic 1: kids and their relatives with cancer: psychological challenges.
Research Aim: In cancer diagnoses and therapies, children often don’t know what happens. Many have psychosocial problems, including rage, terror, depression, disturbing sleep, inexpiable guilt, and panic. Therefore, this study is designed to identify and treat the child and its family members’ psychological issues.
Research Aim: This research is based on the analysis of hematopoietic devices’ reactions to ophthalmology radiation.
Research Aim: This research will focus on the effects of cyberbullying and physical bullying and their consequences on the victim’s mental health. The most significant part is the counter effects on our society’s environment and human behaviour, particularly youth.
Research Aim: This research aims to identify whether or not predictive processing is a theory of perceptual consciousness.
Research Aim: This research aims to address the importance of communication in relationships and the communication gap consequences.
Research Aim: This research aims to focus on eating and personality disorders
Research Aim: This research aims to analyse teaching methods, assessment, and evaluation systems of students and their learning differences
Research Aim: This research aims to study the social and psychological effects of virtual networks
Research Aim: This research aims to address the role of media in provoking aggression among people
Topic 1: what is the impact of social media platforms on the mental wellbeing of adults.
Research Aim: the current study aims to investigate the impact social media platforms tend to have on adults’ mental well-being with a particular focus on the United Kingdom. While many studies have been carried out to gauge the impact of social media platforms on teenagers’ mental well-being, little to no research has been performed to investigate how the health of adults might be affected by the same and how social media platforms like Facebook impact them.
Research Aim: This research will discuss the contemporary practical management approach for treating personality disorders in mental health patients. In the previous days, much of the personality disorder treatments were based on medicines and drugs. Therefore, this research will address contemporary and practical ways to manage how personality disorders affect the mental state of the individuals who have the disease.
Research Aim: In the current day and age, besides people suffering from clinical depression, many teens and adults have started to suffer from self-diagnosed depression. To treat their self-diagnosed depression, individuals take Prozac through all the wrong means, which harms their mental state even more. Therefore, the current study aims to shed light on how Prozac is being used in the modern age and the adverse effects of misinformed use on patients.
Research Aim: There have been several arguments regarding whether women are more likely to suffer from mental disorders than men. Much of the research carried out provides evidence that women are more prone to suffer from mental disorders. This research study aims to conduct a comparative analysis to determine whether it’s more likely for men or women to suffer from mental disorders and what role biological and societal factors play in determining the trend.
Research Aim: Several studies have been carried out to discuss how women are affected more by a breakup than men. However, little research material is available in support of the impact the end of a relationship can have on men’s mental health. Therefore, this research study will fill out the gap in research to determine the impact of a breakup on men’s mental health and stability.
Research Aim: This research aims to analyse the theories developed around emotional attachment to address how emotional attachment can harm individuals’ mental health across the globe. Several theories discuss the role that emotional attachment tends to play in the mind of a healthy being, and how emotional attachment can often negatively affect mental well-being.
Research Aim: This research idea aims to address how social media friendships and networking can often lead to a lack of self-acceptance, self-loathing, self-pity, self-comparison, and depression due to the different mindsets that are present in today’s world.
Research Aim: It is assumed that parents tend to stop playing a role in ensuring that the mental health and well-being of their children are being maintained after a certain age. Therefore, this study will aim to put forward the idea that even after the children pass the age of 18, activities and their relationship with their parents will always play a role in the way their mental health is being transformed.
Research Aim: This topic idea puts forward the aim that the mental health of soldiers who return from war-struck areas is always a subject of interest, as each of the soldiers carries a mental burden. Therefore, it is vital to understand the soldiers’ mental health returning from Iraq, focusing on what causes their mental health to deteriorate during the war and suggestions of what to do or who to call if they do become unwell.
Research Aim: The media is known to have control and influence over people’s mindsets who are connected to it. Many of the contemporary media practices developed in the UK can negatively impact the mental well-being of individuals, which makes it necessary to analyse how they are contributing to the mental health problems among the UK population.
Research Aim: This topic aims to address how television advertising can negatively impact children’s mental development in the United Kingdom, as it has been observed in many studies that television advertising is detrimental to the mental health of children.
Research Aim: This research aims to address the side-effects of deteriorating mental health on the physical health of individuals in society, as it is believed that the majority of the physical ailments in the modern-day age are due to the deteriorating mental health of individuals. The study can address the treatments for many ailments in our society due to deteriorating mental health and well-being.
Research Aim: How unemployment relates to concepts, such as a declining economy or lack of social skills and education, has been frequently explored by many researchers in the past. However, not many have discussed the relationship between unemployment and the mental health of unemployed individuals. Therefore, this topic will help address the problems faced by individuals due to unemployment because of the mental blocks they are likely to develop and experience. In the future, it will lead to fewer people being depressed due to unemployment when further research is carried out.
Research Aim: While prisoners across the globe are criticised and studied for the negativity that goes on in their mindsets, one would rarely research the mental health problems they tend to develop when they become prisoners for committing any crime. It is often assumed that it is the life inside the prison walls that impacts the prisoners’ mental health in a way that leads to them committing more crimes. Therefore, this research topic has been developed to study prison’s impact on prisoners’ mental well-being in the United Kingdom to eventually decrease the number of crimes that occur due to the negative environment inside the prisons.
Research Aim: While many research studies have been carried out regarding the conditions that the workers in China tend to be exposed to, there is very little supporting evidence regarding the impact such working conditions have on the mindset and mental health of the workers. Therefore, this study aims to address the challenges faced by industry workers in China and the impact that such challenges can have on their mental well-being.
Research Aim: Many people have made different assumptions regarding the mental health care services provided across the globe. However, it seems that little to no research has been carried out regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of the provision of mental health care services in the United Kingdom. Therefore, this study aims to put forward research into the mental health care services provided in well-developed countries like the United Kingdom to gauge the awareness and importance of mental health in the region.
Research Aim: It is believed that minorities in the United Kingdom are likely to experience physical abuse, and societal abuse and are often exposed to discrimination and unfair acts at the workplace and in their social circle. The study investigates the range of mental problems faced by minorities in the UK, which need to be addressed to have equality, diversity, and harmony.
Research Aim: The spread of the deadly Coronavirus has led to many deaths in the region of China, and many of those who have been suspected of the virus are being put in isolation and quarantine. Such conditions tend to hurt the mental health of those who have suffered from the disease and those who have watched people suffer from it. Therefore, the current study aims to address how the Coronavirus has impacted the mental health of the Chinese people.
Research Aim: Research suggests little awareness about mental health in many Asian countries. As mental health problems are on the rise across the globe, it is necessary to change mental health organisations. Therefore, the study aims to discuss how to create change in mental health organisations in the Asian region using China’s example.
Research Aim: This research project would address the concerns in terms of the refugees’ mental health and well-being, using an example of the Syrian refugees who had been allowed entry into the United Kingdom. This idea aims to put forward the negative effects that migration can have on refugees and how further research is required to combat such issues not just in the United Kingdom but worldwide.
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Psychology is an incredibly diverse, critical, and ever-changing area of study in the medical and health industries. Because of this, it’s a common area of study for students and healthcare professionals.
We’re walking you through picking the perfect topic for your upcoming paper or study. Keep reading for plenty of example topics to pique your interest and curiosity.
Exploring a psychology-based topic for your research project? You need to pick a specific area of interest to collect compelling data.
Use these tips to help you narrow down which psychology topics to research:
The most effective psychological research focuses on a smaller, niche concept or disorder within the scope of a study.
Psychology is a broad and fascinating area of science, including everything from diagnosed mental health disorders to sports performance mindset assessments.
This gives you plenty of different avenues to explore. Having a hard time choosing? Check out our list of 61 ideas further down in this article to get started.
Once you’ve picked a more niche topic to explore, you need to do your due diligence and explore other research projects on the same topic.
This practice will help you learn more about your chosen topic, ask more specific questions, and avoid covering existing projects.
For the best results, we recommend creating a research folder of associated published papers to reference throughout your project. This makes it much easier to cite direct references and find inspiration down the line.
Once you’ve spent time researching and collecting references for your study, you finally get to explore.
Whether this research project is for work, school, or just for fun, having a passion for your research will make the project much more enjoyable. (Trust us, there will be times when that is the only thing that keeps you going.)
Now you’ve decided on the topic, ask more nuanced questions you might want to explore.
If you can, pick the direction that interests you the most to make the research process much more enjoyable.
Need some extra help starting your psychology research project on the right foot? Explore our list of 61 cutting-edge, in-demand psychology research topics to use as a starting point for your research journey.
As a university student, it can be hard to pick a research topic that fits the scope of your classes and is still compelling and unique.
Here are a few exciting topics we recommend exploring for your next assigned research project:
Seeking post-secondary education is a stressful and overwhelming experience for most students, making this topic a great choice to explore for your in-class research paper.
Examples of post-secondary mental health research topics include:
Student mental health status during exam season
Mental health disorder prevalence based on study major
The impact of chronic school stress on overall quality of life
Cyberbullying can occur at all ages, starting as early as elementary school and carrying through into professional workplaces.
Examples of cyberbullying-based research topics you can study include:
The impact of cyberbullying on self-esteem
Common reasons people engage in cyberbullying
Cyberbullying themes and commonly used terms
Cyberbullying habits in children vs. adults
The long-term effects of cyberbullying
If you’re looking to take a more clinical approach to your next project, here are a few topics that involve direct patient assessment for you to consider:
Living with chronic pain dramatically impacts every aspect of a person’s life, including their mental and emotional health.
Here are a few examples of in-demand pain-related psychology research topics:
The connection between diabetic neuropathy and depression
Neurological pain and its connection to mental health disorders
Efficacy of meditation and mindfulness for pain management
Insomnia is where you have difficulty falling or staying asleep. It’s a common health concern that impacts millions of people worldwide.
This is an excellent topic because insomnia can have a variety of causes, offering many research possibilities.
Here are a few compelling psychology research topics about insomnia you could investigate:
The prevalence of insomnia based on age, gender, and ethnicity
Insomnia and its impact on workplace productivity
The connection between insomnia and mental health disorders
Efficacy and use of melatonin supplements for insomnia
The risks and benefits of prescription insomnia medications
Lifestyle options for managing insomnia symptoms
Management and treatment of mental health conditions is an ever-changing area of study. If you can witness or participate in mental health therapies, this can make a great research project.
Examples of mental health treatment-related psychology research topics include:
The efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for patients with severe anxiety
The benefits and drawbacks of group vs. individual therapy sessions
Music therapy for mental health disorders
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for patients with depression
If you are looking to explore a more cutting-edge or modern psychology topic, you can delve into a variety of controversial and topical options:
Ever since access to internet forums and video games became more commonplace, there’s been growing concern about the impact these digital platforms have on mental health.
Examples of social media and video game-related psychology research topics include:
The effect of edited images on self-confidence
How social media platforms impact social behavior
Video games and their impact on teenage anger and violence
Digital communication and the rapid spread of misinformation
The development of digital friendships
In recent years, the interest in using psychoactive medications to treat and manage health conditions has increased despite their inherently controversial nature.
Examples of psychotropic medication-related research topics include:
The risks and benefits of using psilocybin mushrooms for managing anxiety
The impact of marijuana on early-onset psychosis
Childhood marijuana use and related prevalence of mental health conditions
Ketamine and its use for complex PTSD (C-PTSD) symptom management
The effect of long-term psychedelic use and mental health conditions
As one of the most popular subsections of psychology, studying mental health disorders and how they impact quality of life is an essential and impactful area of research.
While studies in these areas are common, there’s always room for additional exploration, including the following hot-button topics:
Anxiety and depression are well-known and heavily researched mental health disorders.
Despite this, we still don’t know many things about these conditions, making them great candidates for psychology research projects:
Social anxiety and its connection to chronic loneliness
C-PTSD symptoms and causes
The development of phobias
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) behaviors and symptoms
Depression triggers and causes
Self-care tools and resources for depression
The prevalence of anxiety and depression in particular age groups or geographic areas
Bipolar disorder is a complex and multi-faceted area of psychology research.
Use your research skills to learn more about this condition and its impact by choosing any of the following topics:
Early signs of bipolar disorder
The incidence of bipolar disorder in young adults
The efficacy of existing bipolar treatment options
Bipolar medication side effects
Cognitive behavioral therapy for people with bipolar
Schizoaffective disorder is often stigmatized, and less common mental health disorders are a hotbed for new and exciting research.
Here are a few examples of interesting research topics related to this mental health disorder:
The prevalence of schizoaffective disorder by certain age groups or geographic locations
Risk factors for developing schizoaffective disorder
The prevalence and content of auditory and visual hallucinations
Alternative therapies for schizoaffective disorder
Modern society’s impact is deeply enmeshed in our mental and emotional health on a personal and community level.
Here are a few examples of societal and systemic psychology research topics to explore in more detail:
While mental health awareness has risen over the past few decades, access to quality mental health treatment and resources is still not equitable.
This can significantly impact the severity of a person’s mental health symptoms, which can result in worse health outcomes if left untreated.
Explore this crucial issue and provide information about the need for improved mental health resource access by studying any of the following topics:
Rural vs. urban access to mental health resources
Access to crisis lines by location
Wait times for emergency mental health services
Inequities in mental health access based on income and location
Insurance coverage for mental health services
Societal systems and the prevalence of systemic racism heavily impact every aspect of a person’s overall health.
Researching these topics draws attention to existing problems and contributes valuable insights into ways to improve access to care moving forward.
Examples of systemic racism-related psychology research topics include:
Access to mental health resources based on race
The prevalence of BIPOC mental health therapists in a chosen area
The impact of systemic racism on mental health and self-worth
Racism training for mental health workers
The prevalence of mental health disorders in discriminated groups
Research about LGBTQIA+ people and their mental health needs is a unique area of study to explore for your next research project. It’s a commonly overlooked and underserved community.
Examples of LGBTQIA+ psychology research topics to consider include:
Mental health supports for queer teens and children
The impact of queer safe spaces on mental health
The prevalence of mental health disorders in the LGBTQIA+ community
The benefits of queer mentorship and found family
Substance misuse in LQBTQIA+ youth and adults
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The Department of Mental Health covers a wide array of topics related to mental health, mental illness, and substance abuse. We emphasize ongoing research that enriches and stimulates the teaching programs. All students and fellows are encouraged to participate in at least one research group. Faculty and students from multiple disciplines work together within and across several major research areas:
Faculty are working to understand the distribution, causes and consequences of autism and developmental disabilities as well as the impact of public health policy on children and families.
Global Mental Health faculty develop, implement and evaluate measures and interventions to assess and meet mental health needs of communities around the world, with a focus on developing nations.
Faculty in the Mental Health and Aging Research Area conduct observational and intervention research aimed at enhancing cognitive and mental well being in older adults.
Understanding how mental health evolves as a result of this serious global pandemic will inform prevention and treatment strategies moving forward.
At the Bloomberg School of Public Health, which houses the only department of mental health in a school of public health, we have a unique ability to define both the problems and potential solutions.
Faculty in this area study mental health and behavioral health services and supports in communities, educational institutions and employment settings. They aim to reduce risk, and provide effective long-term treatment.
The Methods program area develops and applies innovative qualitative and quantitative methods for public mental health research, with a focus on statistical methods and economic models.
The Prevention Research faculty develop, test, refine and bring to scale prevention programs directed at a range of mental health and behavioral problems in children, adolescents, adults and the elderly.
Faculty in this area research genetic factors and how they interact with the physical and social environment to affect the risk for mental disorders.
Faculty in this area study the occurrence and distribution of mental and behavioral disorders across people, space and time, and examine the causes to develop support and treatment strategies.
The Department of Mental Health views the education and schools as a key public health context. Multiple faculty members partner with local school systems to develop, refine, and test preventive interventions for school-aged children and aim to promote mental health as well as positive social, emotional, and behavioral development.
Social Determinants of Mental & Behavioral Health Area emphasizes the role of multilevel social and structural factors in shaping mental and behavioral health, such as stigma, social networks, structural racism and policies on housing, drug control, and criminal justice domestically and internationally.
Faculty in this area study the etiology and natural history of substance use, and develop and evaluate interventions to prevent and control substance use disorders.
The Department of Mental Health has projects focused on various aspects of violence such as suicide, intimate partner violence , and youth violence. Faculty and students from multiple disciplines work together within and across several major research areas.
The department houses several school-based centers, and has a significant role in many others across the school. These are described below. Centers help bring together faculty, students, and community partners across multiple departments and schools to meet their particular missions in pursuit of improving public mental health.
The Johns Hopkins COVID-19 Mental Health Measurement Working Group developed key questions to add to existing large domestic and international surveys to measure the mental health impact of the pandemic.
In human subjects research, many studies utilize questionnaires and assessments that address mental health, behavior or quality of life. These may include questions and assessments of the subject’s intent to harm him/herself or others. As part of its responsibility to protect research subjects, COUHES evaluates the risks and benefits of asking study participants about these topics.
This guidance document is intended to help researchers determine the appropriateness of including mental health topics in their research and considerations in developing acceptable plans for mitigating any potential risk.
Intentional identification.
Studies may be designed to gauge intent to harm self or others. This may be done through assessments such as behavioral evaluations, interviews, surveys or other measures for depression and suicidality.
When using such clinical diagnostic measures, researchers should consider if the study setting and population are appropriate with regards to the safety, risk-benefit ratio, and knowledge to be gained. If these measures identify study participants as clinically at-risk, or the study targets populations at high risk for injury to self or others, the COUHES application must include a a safety plan that describes what actions will be taken to ensure the safety of at-risk participants.
For studies that include quality-of-life assessments or questionnaires that ask about sadness, anxiousness, or stress, the identification of a participant at-risk for harm to self or others may be unintentional. This is because these assessments are not typically designed for diagnostic purposes.
COUHES evaluates if a safety plan is needed for such studies on a case-by-case basis. A plan may be required if responses reveal acute risk (e.g. imminent danger to self or severe low mood) or if the study population is at elevated risk (e.g. receiving mental health treatment for depression, mood, or anxiety disorders).
When conducting research related to mental health, researchers should consider the physical environment where the study procedures will take place, and how participants will be adequately protected in that environment. Safety and ethical considerations can differ depending on whether the participants complete the intervention remotely or in-person, and whether the researchers know the identity of the participant or study participation is anonymous.
For studies that may identify a participant is at immediate or emerging risk for harming self or others, researchers must develop a safety plan.
The key to a safety plan is an assessment of how imminent is the risk. How this assessment is made can vary depending on: whether study procedures are carried out remotely or in-person; in a clinical, laboratory, or other setting; or whether the information is collected anonymously or not tied to an individual.
The COUHES application must explain:
If participants’ responses will not be individually assessed, the COUHES application should explain why the investigators believe an individually identifiable assessment will not be included.
Any researchers administering the clinical measures and assessments, or reviewing a subject’s responses, should be appropriately qualified to assess the measures and assessments, and be familiar with the safety plan. In particular, individuals that are assessing participants’ risk of harm to self or others must have appropriate training in the assessment and implementation of the safety plan.
Safety plans described in a COUHES application may include the follow, as appropriate:
As part of the consent process, consent forms should:
For research that gathers anonymous information and researchers plan only to provide resources, the consent process should not lead participants to think that the researchers will provide immediate assistance. Suggested language to add in the risk section is as follows:
There are no anticipated risks from your participation in this study. However, some people become anxious or upset when answering questions about (behaviors, well-being, mood, views). Your responses will not be individually identified, so we cannot provide you with personal feedback or intervention based on any of your answers. If you are worried about your mood, please refer to the attached resource referral information sheet.
If responses will be individually assessed and can be linked back to participants, the consent form should explain what options the participant will have if they become upset or uncomfortable during study activities. For example:
In the event that you tell the research team you are thinking about harming yourself or others, the research team will provide you resources and may ask you more questions about these thoughts. Based on your responses, the research team may provide you will additional resources or assistance to identify appropriate follow-up. This may include working with you to contact your doctor, contacting a trusted family member or therapist to discuss your thoughts, or working with you on a plan that may include getting you to a hospital for safety.
When using clinical diagnostic or symptom severity measures, participants scores above a pre-defined threshold of the measure should be reported back to the participant with an offer for referrals and/or counseling resources. The threshold for intervention needs to be defined in the COUHES application along with when and how the study findings will be shared with participants. Researchers should be prepared to offer appropriate counseling resources, assistance in making appointments, and/or offering a list of referrals. An example email message is below:
I am part of the team for a research study you recently completed. Based in your responses to some of the questions we asked, you seem to be experiencing (sadness, stress, blue moods, etc.). We provided you some information about mental health resources, but I wanted to follow-up and offer any other information you might want to get help.
To assist investigators with identifying counseling resources, COUHES provides the following:
Conducting Research on Mental Health Topics - Participant Counseling Resources [PDF]
The links below provide additional guidance for engaging participants on the topic of mental health.
Is it the same as happiness?
Or is it simply the absence of mental illness?
Whether you are a professional therapist or want to help a friend in need, it helps to have some mental health questions up your sleeve.
You may not be able to diagnose someone who isn’t doing 100%, but with a little insight into their state of mind, you can play a valuable role in supporting them to get the help they need.
In this article, we’ll cover some mental health questions to ask yourself, your clients, or even your students. Read on to learn more.
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Let’s start with a definition of mental health – more precisely, what it isn’t. In the article The Mental Health Continuum : From Languishing to Flourishing , positive psychologist Corey Keyes (2002) is very adamant about not oversimplifying the mental health concept, writing:
“mental health is more than the presence and absence of emotional states.”
Recapping the definition of a syndrome from the clinical literature, he then reminds us of the following:
“[a syndrome is] … a set of symptoms that occur together.”
Finally, Keyes argues that we can challenge the idea that syndromes are all about suffering. Instead, he argues that can we view mental health as:
“a syndrome of symptoms of an individual’s subjective well-being” or “a syndrome of symptoms of positive feelings and positive functioning in life.”
The right questions can give you insight into others’ wellbeing and promote the benefits of mental health .
These questions also help you:
To get a clearer idea of these questions, let’s consider some examples.
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Where do you take a mental health conversation once you’ve opened with, “ How are you feeling? ”
For professionals, it might help to screen your client for any disorders or distress. The Anxiety and Depression Detector (Means-Christensen, Sherbourne, Roy-Byrne, Craske, & Stein, 2006) can help you assess depression and anxiety disorders, and it’s only five questions long (O’Donnell, Bryant, Creamer, & Carty, 2008).
You may want to tweak some of these questions to make them more relevant to your client.
These are just a few examples, and they are primarily concerned with identifying any potential signs of anxiety and depression. By design, they do not assess indicators of wellbeing, such as flourishing, life satisfaction, and happiness.
If you want to find out more about the latter, we have some great articles about Life Satisfaction Scales , as well as Happiness Tests, Surveys, and Quizzes and mental health exercises .
Open-ended questions are never a bad thing when you’re trying to start a discussion about mental health.
A study by Connell, O’Cathain, and Brazier (2014) suggested that seven quality of life domains are particularly relevant to a counselor who wants to open up dialogue with a client: physical health, wellbeing, autonomy, choice and control, self-perception, hope and hopelessness, relationships and belonging, and activity.
Questions of this type were related to feelings such as agitation, restlessness, sleep, pain, and somatic symptoms. Examples of prompts to investigate this domain could include:
These questions looked at feelings of anxiety, distress, motivation, and energy. The ‘absence of negative feelings of ill-being,’ was understandably related to a higher perceived quality of life Connell et al., 2014). Sample prompts might include:
Questions about independence and autonomy were related to quality of life aspects such as pride, dignity, and privacy. Potential questions might include:
Self-perception questions were related to patients’ confidence, self-esteem, and feelings of being capable of doing the things they wanted to do. Counselors might want to use the following prompts:
These questions ask about the patient’s view of the future, their hopes and goals, and the actions they were taking toward them.
These questions consider how the client felt they ‘fit in with society,’ were supported, and possessed meaningful relationships. Examples include:
The more purposeful, meaningful, and constructive a client perceived their activities to be, the better.
Read our post on mental health activities to assist clients in this area.
Another useful source of questions can be found on this website by Mental Health America (n.d.a; n.d.b). You’ll find questions about:
Depression – e.g., How bothered have you felt about tiredness or low energy over the past two weeks? How bothered have you felt about thoughts that you’ve let yourself or others down?
Anxiety – e.g., Over the last two weeks, how bothered have you been by feelings of fear or dread, as though something terrible might happen? How often have you been bothered by so much restlessness that you can’t sit still?
Mental health for young people – e.g., How often have you felt fidgety or unable to sit still? Have you felt less interested in school?
Whatever counseling interview questions you choose to ask as a practitioner, you may find that you need to refer your client to a different healthcare provider. You can help others improve their mental health by making them feel supported and ensuring they are aware of their options for continued support.
Bashir (2018) mentions several assessments used to assess mental health, including:
Bashir (2018) found “a positive significant relationship between the mental health of senior secondary school students with life skills and self-efficacy,” suggesting that the two measures together can be used to get an understanding of students’ mental health.
Other self-efficacy and life skills measures could give us a good idea of some example mental health questions for students. The following may help:
How much confidence do you have that you can successfully:
As with all the other questions in this article, you’ll probably want to tweak and amend these items to suit your audience.
The catch-all term “mental health group” can refer to several different things. Mental health groups may gather together for therapy or may be more informal peer support groups. You may also find yourself part of a group that’s purely for friends, family, and carers of those whose mental health is a concern.
Whatever group you find yourself in, the World Health Organization (2017) has some suggestions that will help you create a safe and productive space.
Everything that is said in therapy should remain confidential; nothing from the discussion should be shared outside of the group setting.
Bear in mind that not everyone in the discussion will be at the same stage. Some may be new, others may be more seasoned or regular visitors.
Recognize that people won’t necessarily get along, but they all are welcome anyway.
Try not to view peer support or group discussions as a panacea for mental conditions. While they may be a great place to get suggestions or clarity, mental health is about feeling good in more than one way. Participants or caregivers may also require coaching, counseling, or medication to feel better.
What questions can we ask to get some discussion flowing in a mental health group?
You may want to start with a focus for your discussion. Ask someone to share a story, experience, or step in as a facilitator with a video about the theme at hand. If you are discussing the role of social support, for example, you may have a presentation or case study prepared on the importance of friends and family.
Once you’ve opened with your story or resource, try some of these to spark a discussion (Gruttadaro & Cepla, 2014):
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Curious to know the top research questions related to mental health worldwide? Tomlinson et al. (2009) identified some of the key priorities for researchers to look at.
The group came up with 55 questions, and the top three topics included:
Engaging with your mental health practitioner is one of the best ways to get the most out of your check-ups. The healthcare system is changing, and gone are the days when a patient sat passively for a diagnosis or prescription (Rogers & Maini, 2016).
These days, arguably, medical dialogues place more emphasis on helping a client help themselves through information, education, and commitment to a better lifestyle. It’s good news indeed for anyone who wants to get proactive about their mental health. So what should you be asking your practitioner?
Before committing to a mental health practitioner, you’ll need to know a few things about the services they provide. Many therapists can provide psychological treatments but aren’t able to prescribe medication. You’ll need a psychiatrist or physician for that.
Bear this in mind, and consider the following questions when you’re deciding whether a provider is right for you (Association for Children’s Mental Health, n.d.; Think Mental Health, n.d.):
It is an awareness-raising campaign that encourages us to tune in early to the symptoms of mental illness.
But, of course, you can always check in with yourself as regularly as you like.
The Canadian Mental Health Association (n.d.) provides some self-report questions that you can start with; these questions cover six areas and require only agree/disagree responses. Try some of these as an example:
According to Rath and Clifton (2004), we each possess a metaphorical bucket representing our emotional and mental wellbeing. This imaginary bucket can be empty, full, or anywhere in between, and it undergoes a continuous process of filling (through positive interactions) and emptying (through negative interactions).
We feel energized, happy, and content when our buckets are full. When our buckets run low or empty, we can easily become negative, insecure, and defensive.
Having positive, meaningful interactions and showing kindness not only makes us feel good and fills our buckets but also fills the buckets of those around us. When our bucket is full, we are more inclined to fill the buckets of others.
However, when our bucket is running low or empty, we don’t have anything left to give to ourselves, let alone others. Therefore, it’s important to show kindness and compassion to ourselves to fill our bucket back up before we can service the buckets of others.
Elsewhere on PositivePsychology.com, we’ve written about the many potential benefits of narrative therapy . If you’re looking for some writing or journal prompts to help you get started, you can try putting your responses to these questions down on paper (Post Trauma Institute, 2019).
It may help to keep track of your responses over time and take notice of any differences in your answers. It should go without saying that the earlier you seek out any help you may need, the better.
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Mental health is not about the absence of mental illness. When we take the time to ask ourselves and others about our mental states, we can potentially make some crucial steps toward wellbeing.
As Keyes (2002) describes, we can think of our mental health as a continuum, with languishing at one end and flourishing at the other. By starting a dialogue and showing that we care, we can help each other get the help we need and potentially begin to feel better.
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Child maltreatment is a pressing concern in the United States, with more than four million children referred to child protective services in 2022. Reducing child maltreatment is a national health objective given the substantial, negative consequences for children who experience maltreatment, both in the short- and long-term. Parental mental health and substance use disorders are strongly associated with child maltreatment. In this study, we use administrative data over the period 2004 to 2021 to study the relationship between the number of mental health and substance use treatment centers per county and child maltreatment reports. Our findings provide evidence that better access to mental health and substance use treatment reduces child maltreatment reports. In particular, an 8% increase in the supply of treatment would reduce maltreatment reports by 1%. These findings suggest that recent and ongoing efforts by the federal government to expand mental health and substance use treatment availability may lead to reduced child maltreatment.
All authors contributed equally to this study. Authors are listed in alphabetical order. Research reported in this publication was supported by the National Institute on Mental Health of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number 1R01MH132552 (PI: Johanna Catherine Maclean). Dr. Meinhofer acknowledges support from the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts GR00015582 and the National Institute on Drug Abuse K01DA051777. The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Institutes of Health or the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts. We thank Douglas Webber and Jiaxin Wei for excellent comments. All errors are our own. The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Bureau of Economic Research.
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Since 9/11, FDNY has been conducting research that specifically addresses the health effects of exposure to the WTC disaster site, with focus on first responders.
NYU School of Medicine WTC Health Program NYU School of Medicine WTC Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence (NYUSOM CCE) was awarded by the Centers for Disease Control/National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CDC/NIOSH) to provide care to World Trade Center Responders.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai – World Trade Center Health Program Data Center The World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) Data Center at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is the sole entity in charge of collecting, managing, analyzing, performing public health surveillance, and preparing for research using the physical and mental health, exposure, occupational and socioeconomic data generated by the WTCHP General Responder Cohort Clinical Centers of Excellence by annual medical monitoring examinations of non-FDNY WTC rescue and recovery effort workers and volunteers.
State University of New York (SUNY) Stony Brook - WTC Wellness Program One of the longstanding primary goals of the research program at Stony Brook WTC Wellness is understanding 9/11 illnesses. As of early 2015, WTC Health Program membership totaled more than 70,000 individuals (more than ten percent of which belongs to Stony Brook WTC Wellness). Through collaborations with renowned researchers at SUNY Stony Brook, Columbia University, Bellevue, and other institutions, the multidisciplinary research program at Stony Brook WTC Wellness has secured millions in funding for a variety of groundbreaking studies. Through the integration of cognitive behavioral therapy programs, we focus on promoting lifestyle changes that will positively impact disease trajectories and help our patients lead healthier lives. The combination of our clinical discoveries and related research efforts has helped us develop an ever-evolving standard of care for our patients.
National Center for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) NIOSH has funded research projects designed to help answer critical questions about the physical and mental health conditions related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This research plays a vital role in the health conditions currently covered by the WTC Health Program and the Program’s ability to add health conditions to the list.
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health Dr. Christina Hoven's career has focused on improving children's mental health services. She was Principal Investigator of the 2002 study: "Effects of The World Trade Center Attacks on New York City Public School Students," conducted on a representative sample of 8,236 students. That first epidemiological study of children following a major disaster included an assessment of eight psychiatric disorders.
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Disabled people reporting the most ableism in the form of microaggressions also report the worst mental health outcomes
This research summary can be incorporated into a lecture or shared with students as a reading to demonstrate how psychological science explores the diversity of human experience. This resource can also be used to encourage students to identify the major components of a research study (i.e., the hypothesis or study question, sample, method, and findings). Students can be asked to identify potential limitations of the study and encouraged to discuss the implications for our understanding of human behavior. Keywords highlight how concepts within and across pillars are incorporated into a single research study.
Shanna Kattari (they/them) notes that identity-related microaggressions (i.e., common, brief acts that convey derogation or invalidation against people with marginalized identities) are associated with negative mental health outcomes. This awareness is based on previous research on racial microaggressions specifically. The current study investigates whether there is a relationship between ableist microaggressions and the mental health of disabled people (i.e., microaggressions based on prejudice and discrimination towards disabled people). The sample of 311 people ages 19–68 years old was gathered using snowball sampling, a method that is common when trying to sample people from marginalized populations who are often underrepresented in research. Snowball sampling begins as a convenience sample and grows as participants identify additional participants from their own networks. The sample then grows like a snowball as it rolls down a hill. The study participants completed a survey with three sections: demographic information, the Ableist Microaggression Scale, and the Mental Health Inventory. The demographic information included disability status (“Do you consider yourself disabled? Yes/No”), disability type (physical disability, learning disability, etc.), and disability visibility.
Findings include that ableist microaggressions are high for all disabled people. Additionally, those who report more ableist microaggressions also score higher on the mental health inventory (i.e., have worse mental health outcomes). And physically disabled people scored highest on ableist microaggressions and on the mental health inventory, even higher than those with psychiatric disabilities. Limitations include the non-representativeness of the sample, and that cross-sectional data cannot be used to make conclusions about causation. Issues for future study include looking at the intersectional relationship between ableist microaggressions and mental health outcomes for disabled people of color.
Kattari, S. K. (2020). Ableist microaggressions and the mental health of disabled adults. Community Mental Health Journal, 56 (6), 1170–1179. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-020-00615-6
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