Minna Anttila
Biographic Data
| ID | 7645249 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Minna Anttila |
| GIVEN NAMES | Minna |
| FAMILY NAME | Anttila |
| SIGNATURE | ANTTILA M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Turku |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4523-5324 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Risk factors for mental disorder development in asylum seekers and refugees resettled in Western Europe and Turkey
Background: In asylum seekers and refugees, the frequency of mental disorders, such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, is higher than the general population, but there is a lack of data on risk factors for the development of mental disorders in this population. Aim: This study investigated the risk factors for mental disorder development in a large group of asylum seekers and refugees resettled in high- and middle-income s…
An International Study of Correlates of Women’s Positive Body Image
Positive body image (PBI) has received attention in the recent research literature. Despite this, its role in daily functioning in different cultural contexts, particularly its potential relationship with academic outcomes, is still lacking. This study aimed to offer an international perspective on the association between PBI and body mass index (BMI), perceived academic achievement, and educational aspirations, as well as the mediating role of s…
Supporting Student’s Mental Health
Children’s and adolescents’ health problems are often related to mental health, and their wellbeing should be supported in schools. This study describes school nurses’ role and how equipped they are in recognizing students’ mental health needs and in supporting students’ mental health. Moreover, we explored the methods used and the barriers that exist for supporting students’ mental health. A national survey for members of the Finnish Public Heal…
School Nurses’ Perceptions, Learning Needs and Developmental Suggestions for Mental Health Promotion
School nurses have a key role in promoting the mental health of adolescents at school. However, there is still a lack of comprehensive understanding of the role and experiences of school nurses as they promote mental health at schools. A qualitative research design employing focus group interviews was used. School nurses ( n = 21) were purposively sampled from one city in Southern Finland. The data were analyzed using inductive content analysis, …
Impact of a Web Program to Support the Mental Wellbeing of High School Students
Little effort has been made to investigate the potential of web programs aimed to support the mental wellbeing of adolescents in school environments in middle-income countries. A quasi-experimental feasibility study was conducted in Thailand with adolescents (N = 180) in three conveniently sampled high schools and with teachers (N = 12) who acted as program tutors. The web program was used in small groups, independently, or it was not used at all…
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Impact of a Web Program to Support the Mental Wellbeing of High School Students
Little effort has been made to investigate the potential of web programs aimed to support the mental wellbeing of adolescents in school environments in middle-income countries. A quasi-experimental feasibility study was conducted in Thailand with adolescents (N = 180) in three conveniently sampled high schools and with teachers (N = 12) who acted as program tutors. The web program was used in small groups, independently, or it was not used at all…
School Nurses’ Perceptions, Learning Needs and Developmental Suggestions for Mental Health Promotion
School nurses have a key role in promoting the mental health of adolescents at school. However, there is still a lack of comprehensive understanding of the role and experiences of school nurses as they promote mental health at schools. A qualitative research design employing focus group interviews was used. School nurses ( n = 21) were purposively sampled from one city in Southern Finland. The data were analyzed using inductive content analysis, …
Supporting Student’s Mental Health
Children’s and adolescents’ health problems are often related to mental health, and their wellbeing should be supported in schools. This study describes school nurses’ role and how equipped they are in recognizing students’ mental health needs and in supporting students’ mental health. Moreover, we explored the methods used and the barriers that exist for supporting students’ mental health. A national survey for members of the Finnish Public Heal…
An International Study of Correlates of Women’s Positive Body Image
Positive body image (PBI) has received attention in the recent research literature. Despite this, its role in daily functioning in different cultural contexts, particularly its potential relationship with academic outcomes, is still lacking. This study aimed to offer an international perspective on the association between PBI and body mass index (BMI), perceived academic achievement, and educational aspirations, as well as the mediating role of s…
Risk factors for mental disorder development in asylum seekers and refugees resettled in Western Europe and Turkey
Background: In asylum seekers and refugees, the frequency of mental disorders, such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, is higher than the general population, but there is a lack of data on risk factors for the development of mental disorders in this population. Aim: This study investigated the risk factors for mental disorder development in a large group of asylum seekers and refugees resettled in high- and middle-income s…
Medicine (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Mental health (4 works) · Psychiatry (4 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Medical education (3 works) · Health, psychology, and well-being (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · School Health and Nursing Education (2 works)