Beyond symptom reduction: wellbeing in psychosis research | A/Prof Ana Blasco-Belled & Kiira Sarasjärvi

This engaging conversation explores the integration of wellbeing into psychiatric research and practice, highlighting innovative approaches, systemic challenges, and future directions in mental health care.Paper discussed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41253742/ Key topicsIntegration of wellbeing in psychiatric research and practiceSystemic barriers to holistic mental health careInnovative approaches to mental wellbeing and preventionChapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions00:54 How the Guests Met and Their Research Backgrounds01:56 The Role of Origin in Mental Health Research03:14 Discussions on Mental Wellbeing Promotion in Psychiatry08:39 Challenges of Advocating for Wellbeing in Psychosis Research11:15 The Duality of Health and Illness in Psychiatry14:47 Current Research and Future Directions in Mental Wellbeing19:42 Measuring Wellbeing and the Limitations of Current Scales24:55 Systemic Barriers and Cultural Resistance in Healthcare29:38 Innovative Interventions and Ecological Momentary Assessment32:37 Outcomes of Wellbeing Interventions and Long-term Benefits37:05 Shared Decision-Making and Agency in Mental Health Care41:03 The Social and Cultural Context of Mental Wellbeing44:46 Variation in Mental Wellbeing in Population and Clinical Samples49:57 The Urgency of Translating Wellbeing Research into Practice55:10 The Need for Structural and Systemic Change in Mental Health59:47 Ideal Care Models and Future Directions01:03:55 The Balance Between Objective Measures and Subjective Experience01:06:24 Closing Remarks and Future Outlook