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Item Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma in young children: What we know and what we can do(University of Minnesota Extension, 2019-06) Lingras, Katherine; Greifer, Maya; Sheikh, Kiran; Fabre, BarbItem Animal-Assisted Interactions for College Student Mental Health and a Conceptual Model of Practice: A Three-Paper Dissertation(2021-08) Bailey, TanyaPeople have long found comfort and support by interacting and sharing their lives with animals, and from this interest has led to a specific modality in human healthcare called Animal-Assisted Interactions (AAI). One application of AAI in higher education has gained much attention in the past 10 years. University campuses are a setting where suicide is the second leading cause of death and where college student mental health is in crisis. However, a robust understanding of the development, implementation, and impact of these programs in relation to these immense challenges remains vastly understudied. The purpose of this dissertation is to explore campus-based AAI programs for college student mental health, and as a three-paper manuscript, the information is presented in a progressive fashion. In the first paper, I describe a scoping review study in which I map the literature on campus-based AAI programs for college student mental health. In the second paper, I present the findings from a repeated, six-year cross-sectional study for academic years 2014/15 through 2019/20 using a secondary analysis of existing data from a campus-based AAI program. In the third paper I define a conceptual model of practice that I developed called the PACE—Practitioner, Animal, Client, and Environment—Model for AAI to frame the way AAI programs are established and applied. The implications presented from this study can inform future practice, education, policy, and research in the fields of social work, college student development, and AAI.Item Arts Organizations and Their Impact on Adverse Childhood Experiences(2017-05) Clarke, KristineThe following three questions will be examined through this study. First, what role do arts organizations play in relation to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)? Second, do art organizations make any impact on individuals who have experienced ACEs? Third, do these organizations create this impact knowingly or unknowingly? Through examining six organizations it appears that arts organizations serve as efficient supplemental tools in helping individuals suffering from side effects of ACEs. By combining organizational efforts around mental health, rehabilitation, and social work with those of arts organizations, individuals are able to find a pathway or alternative communication method to expressing their emotions, fears, and demons that they have been trying to keep hidden. The research has also shown that art organizations are helping people confronting ACEs without knowing that the programming is indeed helping individuals facing ACEs. Through examining these questions the recommendation from this paper is for mental health, rehabilitation, and social work organizations to acknowledge how useful the arts can be for their patients and clients, and to seek out collaborations with these organizations.Item Children in Common: Ensuring the Emotional Well-being of Children When Parenting Apart(St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota Extension, Children, Youth and Family Consortium, 2015-10) McCann, Ellie; Olson, Kjersti; Hall, Eugene; Giles, Maisha; Onell, Stephen; McCullough, Rose; McGuire, Jenifer; Michaels, CariDespite the growing literature on coparenting and divorce education interventions, little has been written about the practice of delivering courtmandated parent education programs for both divorced and unmarried parents living apart. Through its sustained investment in supporting Minnesota families affected by divorce or separation with its Parents Forever™1 parent education program and its partnership with Hennepin County’s Co-parent Court2 project, University of Minnesota Extension is able to explore the intersection of research about coparenting with the practice of court-mandated parent education programs for both divorcing and separating nevermarried parents. Thus, this article summarizes the latest research findings on selected coparenting issues that have practical importance to both divorcing and nevermarried parents living apart. This article also highlights recent research on the practice of parent education as it affects both divorcing and separated never-married parents, as well as a foundational discussion of coparenting issues and parent-education practice from the experiences and perspectives of parent-education stakeholders. We, the authors, also have included illustrative quotations from stakeholders in the Parents Forever™ program and in Hennepin County Coparent Court — quotations cited in recent studies of the Parents Forever™ program (PF) (Olson, Brady & Marzcak, 2012) and Co-parent Court (CPC) (Hardman, Ruhland & Becher, 2014).Item A Comparison of Mental Health in the United States and Morocco: A Literature Review and Summary of Responses by Students(2021-05) Adamek, Andrew JThis review article is based on a partnership between the University of Minnesota and the Hassan II University Hospital Center in a virtual internship. I have compiled my experiences, the experiences of a surgeon in Morocco, studies on mental health in both countries, and two questionnaires that were completed by students in both countries into a report of the differences and similarities in mental health in the two countries and recommendations for improvement for each. We have found that, there is a similar rate of burnout of physicians in the two countries, around 40%, the rate of mental health conditions is higher in Morocco, at 48.9%, than the United States, at 20.6%, and that there are more barriers to accessing mental health care in Morocco for many complex reasons, for example less funding for psychological units and a culture of mental health stigmatization. Based on these results, we recommend that for Morocco, it is essential to create a strong and national system to combat the stigma of mental health conditions and increase access to mental health resources, which may lead to more psychological units for students in schools and more psychologists in hospitals on-site for psychological assessments on demand that will be needed when the stigma around mental health is reduced. For the United States, we recommend that even more resources are necessary for mental health, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and, when safe, for students to return to in-person classes, as students indicate many difficulties with online learning during COVID-19.Item COVID-19 among High-risk Working Populations in Vietnam(2024) Pham, MaiWith nearly eight hundred million cases and seven million lives lost globally, COVID-19 is the deadliest pandemic in history, imposing significantly physical and mental health burdens. Among populations, migrants and healthcare workers face the highest infection risk and suffer heavy impacts. In Vietnam there has been a scarcity of studies on infection, reinfection, risk factors, and the consequences of COVID-19 among such high-risk working populations. This dissertation, comprising three chapters, aims to address this gap in literature. Chapter 1, “Effect of Migration Status on Severity and Hospital Stay Length of COVID-19 Patients in Vietnam: A Health Surveillance Study during the Fourth Wave”, used hospital-based COVID-19 surveillance data at a district health center in Bac Ninh province. This study found that migration status was associated with severity levels among patients with non-migrants experiencing a higher proportion of moderate and severe symptoms, longer hospital stay compared to migrants. Age, gender, total vaccine doses received, and the interval between the last dose and hospital admission were associated with extended hospitalizations in both groups. Chapter 2, “COVID-19 Reinfection and Work Environment Factors Among Healthcare Workers in Vietnam'' utilized data from a prospective cohort study, following 875 healthcare workers in Bac Ninh and Nghe An provinces. A reinfection rate of 1.11 cases per 1000 person-days was observed. We found healthcare workers who used all preventive measures in medical settings had an increased risk of reinfection, which may reflect more exposure to infected patients. Using all prevention measures in the community and having recommended prevention resources available in hospitals reduced the risk. The risk was lower among females, older individuals, and nurses, but higher among unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals. Finally, Chapter 3 “Facing the Frontlines: COVID-19 Risk Perception and Mental Health of Vietnamese Medical Students” analyzed data from the survey with 304 Hanoi Medical University students who were mobilized to assist frontline public health responses. Results showed 16.1% of students having depression, 23% having anxiety and 16.1% having stress symptoms. Nearly half of students had high scores for the risk perception of COVID-19. The study identified a positive association between the risk perception score and depression, anxiety, and stress score. These findings highlight the need for prevention strategies such as tailored vaccination campaigns considering migration status, health promotion activities to encourage consistent use of prevention measures in community. Furthermore, providing counselling services for healthcare workers with mental health symptoms is crucial for an effective public health response.Item CYFC Monthly, August 2016(Children, Youth & Family Consortium, 2016-08) Children, Youth & Family Consortium; Allen, KatherineItem CYFC Monthly, June 2015(Children, Youth & Family Consortium, 2015-06) Children, Youth & Family Consortium; Michaels, CariItem CYFC Monthly, March 2014(Children, Youth & Family Consortium, 2014-03) Children, Youth & Family Consortium; Jordan, CathyItem CYFC Monthly, May 2016(Children, Youth & Family Consortium, 2016-05) Children, Youth & Family Consortium; Chatterjee, Debanjana; Gloppen, Kari; Kessler, Kristen; McRee, Annie-LaurieItem Design and Implementation of Acute Emergency Decision Making Tools to Aid Case Managers: A Focus Group Study(University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy, 2013) Bradshaw, Marquita D.; Washington, Nicole B.; Munoz, Ricky; Brahm, Nancy C.Objectives: To evaluate and determine if use of specific reference cards for diabetes, stroke, and heat stroke [1] heightened understanding of the signs and symptoms of these conditions and [2] helped case managers (CMs) on the community-based integrated multidisciplinary program of assertive community treatment (IMPACT) team better evaluate patients. Background: Healthcare professionals who service those with a severe mental illness (SMI) diagnosis face many unique challenges. One particular challenge is medical assessment of patients with a SMI diagnosis. Often CMs do not have a background or work experience differentiating medical concerns from psychiatric signs and symptoms. Methods: Reference cards were developed at the request of the IMPACT team. Feedback was elicited through a one-time focus group session conducted by an independent party on the use of the reference cards as an educational tool. Anonymity was maintained. The responses were evaluated for themes. The moderator asked questions regarding the reference cards in each of the following areas: usability when answering questions about hypo- and hyperglycemia, stroke and heat stroke, understanding key points, recommendations for enhancement, and presentation of information. Results: Of the 8 CMs on the IMPACT team, 5 participated. Identified themes were quick reference and easily identifiable information. The use of pictures to illustrate the concepts was helpful. The language was appropriate for the cards and readily understandable. Suggestions for changes to the existing cards included use of a larger font, lighter background color, and moving medication information to the same side of the card. The limited availability of the heat stroke card in the summer was an identified limitation. Conclusions: The use of reference cards as an educational tool for CMs has not been extensively reviewed. Although data are limited from this pilot project, the CMs are enthusiastic about this resource and requested cards on additional topics.Item Elder Network Mental Health and Aging Study.(2001) Smith, JeddItem Exploring the Effects of Intergenerational Trauma and Parenting Strategies Among Second-Generation Vietnamese Americans(2020-12) Khuu, BelleThere are presently nearly 26 million refugees who have been forcibly removed from their homes as a result of war, mass violence, and political instability. These families in exile endure numerous adverse mental health effects during mass conflicts as well as after resettlement in the host country, affecting the individual and their family members and reverberating to generations. A small number of studies have begun to examine intergenerational trauma among Southeast Asian American refugee and immigrant families, including Vietnamese American families. This study sought to further explore the effects of intergenerational trauma through the second-generation Vietnamese American’s (SGVA) perspective. I employ interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) as the primary inquiry method to explore SGVAs’ perceptions of parental trauma’s effect on parenting. Eleven participants (8 mothers and 3 fathers) were recruited through a purposive sampling method and were interviewed for an hour to two hours through a semi-structured questionnaire. Data analysis yielded six themes of silence and disclosure, multiple traumas as part of daily life, SGVAs’ lived experience, first-generation Vietnamese Americans’ (FGVA) parenting shaped by culture and war, meaning-making of their family’s experience, and SGVAs’ multiple parenting strategies. The superordinate themes include the integral role of silence, the absence and desire for affection, and the contested spaces with multiple realities. The data offer insights into the lived experiences and meaning making of both affected generations. It explores how trauma continues to live on, manifests, and metabolizes the pain and suffering along with ways to cope and spaces to navigate in the world. The themes are discussed with provisions for clinical practice, policy, and further research.Item Guest Lisa Erwin: It's More Than That(2019-12-10) Pedersen, Paula; Lieberman, HannahVice Chancellor for Student Life, Lisa Erwin, is UMD's Title IX coordinator - a critical role for our campus. Dr. Erwin also oversees our students’ mental health concerns, bystander intervention, and conduct. What drives her work on this episode of “It’s More Than That.”Enjoy and be sure to hit subscribe for more stories that celebrate the human experience in higher education.Item Guest Neal Bhakta: It's More Than That(2020-04-07) Pedersen, Paula; Lieberman, HannahUMD Student Association President Neal Bhakta grew up in a lot of different places across the country. His experiences gave him the perspective needed to launch a mental health campaign that’s personally motivated and having a profound impact on our campus culture. Enjoy, and as always, be sure to hit subscribe for more stories that celebrate the human experience in higher education.Item The Influence of Private Equity on Eating Disorder Treatment Centers(2024-03) Thompson, LeslieThis systematic literature review analyzes the influence of private equity (PE) firms in the landscape of residential eating disorder treatment. Given the absence of peer-reviewed research on this topic, this review broadens its scope to include an examination of research on residential treatment facilities serving other vulnerable populations, including nursing homes and substance abuse facilities, and the grey literature specifically focused on residential eating disorder treatment. The synthesis of findings aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of PE firm influence on critical aspects of eating disorder treatment. Following the synthesis, research and policy recommendations are proposed to address the identified issues in the findings. Key themes explored in this review encompass the systematic preference for patients with specific insurance benefits and lower clinical complexity, discernible shifts in service provision after PE acquisitions, and differences in the quality of care in PE firm-owned healthcare facilities, such as staff-to-patient ratios. This review contributes to advancing the understanding of how the presence of PE shapes the landscape of residential eating disorder treatment by offering valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers.Item Mental Health Correlates of Children with Currently and Formerly Incarcerated Parents(2015-12) Davis, KarenReliable information about the families and children of incarcerated people is difficult to obtain; for this reason, major gaps exist in our understanding of the parent-child relationships and the health and well-being of children with incarcerated parents. This study examined indicators of mental health in young people using data from a statewide survey. The study aimed to determine whether children of incarcerated parents report higher levels of mental health problems than children without an incarcerated parent. I compared children with a currently incarcerated parent to children with a formerly incarcerated parent and children with no history of parental incarceration on seven indicators of mental health. I also examined whether strong parent-child relationships were protective against mental health concerns in children with incarcerated parents. Results indicate that children of currently and formerly incarcerated parents are at elevated risk for mental health problems. Furthermore, strong parent-child relationships partially buffered children from the risk for poor mental health associated with parental incarceration.Item Mental Health Needs Assessment for the Central School District in Norwood Young America, MN(Resilient Communities Project (RCP), University of Minnesota, 2016) Howard, Ellen; Linden, ErinThis project was completed as part of the 2015-2016 Resilient Communities Project (rcp.umn.edu) partnership with Carver County. The Central School District in Norwood Young America, located in west-central Carver County, experienced two public suicides in 2012. In addition to the suicides, students in the district reported higher-than-average mental health issues on several state assessments. Both the School District and the County were looking for ways to improve mental health services available to students. Carver County project lead Samantha Downs collaborated with two master of public health students in the Public Health Administration and Policy program to complete a community mental health needs assessment. Their research showed that students would benefit from animal-based therapy in schools, a mental awareness campaign, and a media-based campaign to promote existing mental health services. The students' final report, poster, and presentation are available.