Appendix 3: MEW Topic: Self Confidence – Self Esteem – Assertiveness
RESOURCES:
Websites:
- https://www.healthyplace.com/
- https://www.mind.org.uk/
- https://health.cornell.edu/pdf-library/assertive-communication-skills
Publications:
Lin et al. 2008. Evaluation of assertiveness training for psychiatric patients. Journal of Clinical Nursing. [Online]. 17(0), 2875–2883. [17 March 2020]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2008. 02343.x
Link et al. 2001. The Consequences of Stigma for the Self-Esteem of People with Mental Illnesses. Psychiatric Services. [Online]. 52(12), 1621- 1626. [19 March 2020]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.52.12.1621
Oliveira, S, Carvalho, H & Esteves, F. 2016. Internalized stigma and quality of life domains among people with mental illness: the mediating role of self-esteem. Journal of Mental Health. [Online]. 25(1), 55 – 61. [17 March 2020]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/ 10.3109/09638237.2015.1124387
Orth, U & Robins, R. 2013. Understanding the Link Between Low Self-Esteem and Depression. Association for Psychological Science. [Online]. 22(6), 455 – 460. [18 March 2020]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1177/0963721413492763
Rizwan, M & Ahmad, R. 2015. Self-Esteem Deficits Among Psychiatric Patients. SAGE Open. [Online]. 5(2), 1 – 6. [20 March 2020]. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1177/2158244015581649
Silverstone, P.H & Salsali, M. 2003. Low self-esteem and psychiatric patients: Part I – The relationship between low self-esteem and psychiatric diagnosis. Annals of General Hospital Psychiatry. [Online]. 2(2), [23 March 2020]. Available from: http://www.general-hospital-psychiatry.com/content/2/1/2/
Silverstone, P.H & Salsali, M. 2003. Low self-esteem and psychiatric patients: Part II – The relationship between self-esteem and demographic factors and psychosocial stressors in psychiatric patients. Annals of General Hospital Psychiatry. [Online]. 2(3), [23 March 2020]. Available from: http://www.general-hospital-psychiatry.com/content/2/1/3/
Evidence Base:
iii)Assertiveness as a means to overcome mental health challenges
Purjali, F & Zarnaghash, M. 2010. Relationships between assertiveness and the power of saying no with mental health among undergraduate students. Procedia – Social and Behavioural Sciences. [Online]. 9(0), 137-141. [19 March 2020]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.12.126