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Library Searching I Your potential research topic: Mental Illness Search terms you used to search for peer-reviewed research articles in the Walden Library: Peer-reviewed articles on mental illness. APA references for three peer-reviewed research articles from your search and a brief explanation of how each article relates to your topic. This article discusses the health beliefs, especially illness representations that have been widely used to understand clinical outcomes and psychosocial adjustment in people with physical diseases, and the tools and methods used to evaluate mental illness. Averous, P., Charbonnier, E., & Dany, L. (2021). Assessment of illness representations in mental disorders: A mini review. L’Encéphale: Revue de Psychiatrie Clinique Biologique et Thérapeutique, 47(2), 137–142. This article discusses the socioeconomic status and the stigmas associated with certain income levels, and MIS might be explained by social dominance orientation (SDO) and the legitimizing myth that mental illness onset is controllable. Foster, S. (2021). Socioeconomic status and mental illness stigma: How income level and social dominance orientation may help to perpetuate stigma. Stigma and Health, 6(4), 487–493. This article on mental illness, problem, disorder, distress, and does the terminology matter when measuring stigma is related to mental illness. In the articles mental illness stigma and terminology, people use language that is most appropriate for their measurement context, using a socially acceptable term for their local, cultural, and historical context. Fox, A. B., Vogt, D., Boyd, J. E., Earnshaw, V. A., Janio, E. A., Davis, K., Eikey, E. V., Schneider, M., Schueller, S. M., Stadnick, N. A., Zheng, K., Mukamel, D. B., & Sorkin, D. H. (2021). Mental illness, problem, disorder, distress: Does terminology matter when measuring stigma? Stigma and Health, 6(4), 419–429.

(Supplemental) Library Searching II McNally, R. J. (2011). What is mental illness? [Electronic resource]. Belknap Press of Harvard University Press. In this story it talks about an epidemic of madness? As it is relating mental illness to madness, does society create some mental disorders? Is it in the genes? Do mental disorders differ by kind or degree and what is mental illness? Koch, J. (2010). Mental illnesses. [Electronic resource] : descriptions, causes and treatments. Nova Science Publishers. In this book has an emphasis on bipolar (manic-depressive illness). The comorbidities, the descriptions, causes and the treatments. It also discusses addiction and other types of mental illness. Green, S., Beveridge, E., Evans, L., Trite, J., Jayacodi, S., Evered, R., Parker, C., Polledri, L., Tabb, E., Green, J., Manickam, A., Williams, J., Deere, R., & Tiplady, B. (2018). Implementing guidelines on physical health in the acute mental health setting: a quality improvement approach. International Journal of Mental Health Systems, 12, 1–N.PAG. This article is about the life expectancy for people living serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is reduced to 15-20 years compared to previous years, and evidence-based guidelines/policies are designed to improve their physical health. The case study it also describes how guidelines to support physical health were implemented using a quality improvement approach.

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The complexity of mental illness has prompted extensive research across diverse disciplines, emphasizing the importance of understanding how mental disorders are conceptualized, stigmatized, and managed within society. Exploring the multifaceted nature of mental health, recent scholarly articles and books shed light on various aspects—from illness representation and stigma perpetuation to physical health outcomes associated with mental disorders. This paper synthesizes findings from key peer-reviewed research to provide a comprehensive overview of mental illness, addressing its definitions, societal perceptions, and emerging interventions.

One pivotal area of investigation concerns illness representations and their role in understanding clinical outcomes in mental health. Averous, Charbonnier, and Dany (2021) reviewed tools used to evaluate illness representations in mental disorders, highlighting how individuals’ beliefs about their illness influence their psychosocial adjustment and treatment adherence. Their work underscores that the way patients conceptualize their mental health conditions can impact recovery trajectories, emphasizing the need for tailored psychoeducational interventions. Such insights contribute to developing more effective therapeutic strategies that align with patients’ perceptions and beliefs about mental illness (Averous et al., 2021). Understanding these representations allows clinicians to better address patient-specific barriers to treatment, fostering improved clinical outcomes.

Equally important is the societal perception and stigma surrounding mental illness, which profoundly affects individuals’ willingness to seek help and their experience of social acceptance. Foster (2021) examined how socioeconomic status (SES) and social dominance orientation (SDO) perpetuate stigma associated with mental illness. The study found that higher income levels and certain social attitudes could reinforce misconceptions about the controllability of mental disorders, thereby fostering stigmatizing beliefs. These findings highlight that mental health stigma is not only rooted in individual biases but is also reinforced by broader social and economic structures, making stigma reduction a complex challenge that requires multi-layered interventions (Foster, 2021).

Furthermore, the language used to describe mental illness significantly influences how stigma is measured and perceived within different cultural contexts. Fox et al. (2021) explored whether terminology matters in the measurement of mental illness stigma, demonstrating that the use of socially acceptable terms tailored to local contexts can either mitigate or perpetuate stigma. The study emphasizes that respectful, culturally appropriate language can improve public attitudes and encourage help-seeking behaviors among individuals with mental health conditions. This research advocates for culturally sensitive communication strategies in mental health advocacy and practice (Fox et al., 2021).

Beyond societal perceptions, biomedical and phenomenological perspectives are vital in understanding the nature of mental illness itself. McNally (2011) challenged traditional notions by questioning whether society constructs mental disorders or if they are intrinsic biological phenomena. The debate revolves around whether mental disorders are inborn or shaped by environmental factors, including societal influences that label certain behaviors as pathological. Similarly, Koch (2010) detailed the clinical descriptions, causes, and treatments of various mental illnesses, with a focus on bipolar disorder and its comorbidities. These perspectives help clarify the complex etiologies of mental disorders, which include genetic predispositions, neurochemical imbalances, and psychosocial factors (McNally, 2011; Koch, 2010).

Finally, the physical health implications of mental illness are increasingly recognized, especially concerning the reduced life expectancy in serious mental disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Green et al. (2018) implemented evidence-based guidelines aimed at improving physical health in psychiatric settings, demonstrating that structured interventions could significantly enhance health outcomes. Their approach exemplifies how integrating physical health management into mental health services is crucial for addressing the prevalent comorbidities and mortality risks faced by individuals with severe mental illnesses.

In conclusion, understanding mental illness requires a multidisciplinary approach that considers psychological perceptions, societal influences, biological factors, and physical health implications. Continued research, especially in culturally sensitive care and stigma reduction, is essential for advancing mental health outcomes globally. As society grows more aware of the complexities surrounding mental health, tailored interventions and policies must evolve to support individuals effectively while challenging harmful stereotypes and misconceptions.

References

  • Averous, P., Charbonnier, E., & Dany, L. (2021). Assessment of illness representations in mental disorders: A mini review. L’Encéphale: Revue de Psychiatrie Clinique Biologique et Thérapeutique, 47(2), 137–142.
  • Foster, S. (2021). Socioeconomic status and mental illness stigma: How income level and social dominance orientation may help to perpetuate stigma. Stigma and Health, 6(4), 487–493.
  • Fox, A. B., Vogt, D., Boyd, J. E., Earnshaw, V. A., Janio, E. A., Davis, K., Eikey, E. V., Schneider, M., Schueller, S. M., Stadnick, N. A., Zheng, K., Mukamel, D. B., & Sorkin, D. H. (2021). Mental illness, problem, disorder, distress: Does terminology matter when measuring stigma? Stigma and Health, 6(4), 419–429.
  • McNally, R. J. (2011). What is mental illness? [Electronic resource]. Belknap Press of Harvard University Press.
  • Koch, J. (2010). Mental illnesses: descriptions, causes and treatments. Nova Science Publishers.
  • Green, S., Beveridge, E., Evans, L., Trite, J., Jayacodi, S., Evered, R., Parker, C., Polledri, L., Tabb, E., Green, J., Manickam, A., Williams, J., Deere, R., & Tiplady, B. (2018). Implementing guidelines on physical health in the acute mental health setting: a quality improvement approach. International Journal of Mental Health Systems, 12, 1–N.PAG.

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