청소년 자녀를 둔 부모와 중,고등학교 교사의 정신건강이해력

• Published in: 정신간호학회지 Vol. 24; no. 3; pp. 168 - 177
• Main Authors: 고희성, Heesung Ko, 최희승, Heeseung Choi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국정신간호학회 30.09.2015
• Subjects: Depression; Parents; Recognition; Schizophrenia; School teachers; 간호학; 부모; 우울증; 인식; 조현병; 학교 교사
• ISSN: 1225-8482; 2288-4653

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 x2 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.