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'Can't Escape'-Survivors' Perspectives and Experiences of Psychological Detachment While Living With a Stoma: A Descriptive Qualitative Study.

Authors: Zhou Y, Xia R, Lin Y, Tian D, Wang H, Yang Y, Yang Y, He J, Lin W, Li J, Zhong M, Su X
Journal: Journal of advanced nursing
mental health psychology open access

Abstract

The prenatal period, childhood and adolescence are the key foundations for the healthy development, growth and well‐being of individuals. Promoting children's mental health requires focusing on the full environment of their relationships, including the family (e.g., parents and other family members), healthcare providers (e.g., public health nurses, midwives and general practitioners) and childhood care and education settings (e.g., nurses and teachers). Supporting parents and caregivers is central to this effort (Jeong et al. ). Mental health promotion activities are delivered on different platforms, such as primary health care, which provides an important setting for the provision of mental health promotion activities during the prenatal and infancy periods and strengthens the mental health of children and families (WHO ). Nurses work in primary health care teams to identify community health needs and the most appropriate ways of intervening to improve community members' health. They work with their clients in a variety of community settings, including home visits, to provide information and support to promote their mental health. It is essential to ensure that nurses have the necessary knowledge, skills and resources to promote mental health (Anttila et al. ; Savolainen et al. ). There is robust evidence that early mental health promotion benefits child development, parenting, maternal health and social functioning, while reducing behavioural problems (Jeong et al. ; Britto et al. ). Parenting is a key target for early interventions due to its protective role in children's mental well‐being (Perrin et al. ).