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KMID : 0607320150240030168
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Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
2015 Volume.24 No. 3 p.168 ~ p.177
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Mental Health Literacy among Parents of Adolescents and Teachers in Korea
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Ko Hee-Sung
Choi Hee-Seung
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of mental health literacy (MHL) among parents of adolescents and middle and high school teachers in Korea.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used for the present study. Participants were 120 parents and 103 middle and high school teachers in Korea. In 2014-2015 participants completed a survey about two case vignettes(adolescent schizophrenia and depression) and answered questions assessing recognition of these disorders and belief about the helpfulness of interventions and resources. Descriptive analysis, t-test and χ2 test were performed.
Results: Schizophrenia was recognized by only 11.6% of parents and 25.2% of teachers. Depression was recognized by 32.5% of parents and 59.2% of teachers. Both parents and teachers acknowledged individual and socio-environmental factors as causes for schizophrenia and depression. However, they were less likely to recognize biological factors as potential causes for mental illness.
Conclusion: The findings demonstrate the need for education programs for parents of adolescents and teachers to improve their mental health literacy, particularly concerning biological causes of mental illness.
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KEYWORD
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Recognition, Schizophrenia, Depression, Parents, School teachers
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