LOGO Different perception of Thai older adults and health personnel on mental health Writers in the 2009 Write Workshop (Journal of cross cultural psychology) Chanita praditsathaporn

Hot Tip  Perception of mental health is significant for health care services.  Mental health promotion planning do not concern enough on stakeholders  Mental health promotion could be more effective if the results from this study help all stakeholders to share common understanding Different perception of Thai older adults and health personnel on mental health

 Mental health is differently perceived by stakeholders in mental health promotion.  The perception of mental health is a result of social and cultural processes. These results provide much impact on health care planning and services.  Cooperation and common understanding from multi-discipline would lead to more effective health promotion.  Literatures show very rare studies that explain mental health perceived by stakeholders. Puzzle

Diagram How do health personnel perceive mental health? How do Thai older adults perceive mental health? Research Questions

Hot Tip  To explore perception of mental health among Thai older adults and health personnel. Research objective

Content analysis in filed note Diagram 90 Older adults with different religious and location 12 Health personnel Methodology

Diagram Baseline concept from conceptual framework is accepted (confirmed) Older adults, no matter what religious they follow, perceive their mental health according to religious belief and practices. Most people concern on superficial traditions more than core concepts of each religions. Medical approach is more common in health personnel in providing cares for persons with mental illness. Results

Hot Tip  Health personnel are more focus on medical approach while older adults concern more on psycho-social approach.  All stakeholders should involve in planning and in every process for sustainable and participation in promoting mental health.  The authority to form multi-disciplinary committee should revise strategic plan for mental health promotion. Conclusion

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