scholarly journals The impact of pandemic on our daily life: the case of the India

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 44-53
Author(s):  
Debajyoti Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Online Mode ◽  
Network Problems ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Long Time ◽  
The Impact

We feel lonely from time to time and these feelings of loneliness sometimes have a serious effect on our mental health. However, in this pandemic this feeling of loneliness was a long time scenario. It has been seen that the long-term loneliness is associated with an increased risk of certain mental health problems, including depression, anxiety and increased stress. During this Pandemic we have seen a different situation and a change this change has a serious impact on everyone’s life. Due to Covid-19 there was a serious lock down in the country. This lock down has created a feeling of separation and loneliness in the life’s of every individual, due to this lockdown all schools, colleges and Universities have been closed and due to this everything was in an online mode. Many students living in the villages in India had to face a lot of network problems and it was a problem for them to do online classes. All the markets and shops were closed and there was also a rise in the prices and the small shops have to face a lot of losses due to this pandemic situation. Hope everyone can get a better life after this pandemic. My work is focused on all over India but especially on Tripura.

scholarly journals Health risk assessment and countermeasure analysis of the elderly population exposed to PM2.5 microenvironment

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Yan Xu ◽  
Wantian Cui
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Exposure Concentration ◽  
Physical Diseases ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND: China’s atmospheric PM2.5 pollution is serious, and PM2.5 exerts a negative impact on the human respiratory system, cardiovascular, and mental health, and even more serious health risk for the elderly with weak immunity. OBJECTIVE: This work aims to analyse the impacts of PM2.5 microenvironment exposure on the health of the elderly and provide corresponding countermeasures. METHODS: The survey subjects are 118 retired elderly people in the community. PM2.5 exposure concentrations are monitored in summer (June 10 ∼ July 10, 2019) and winter (November 25 ∼ December 25, 2019). RESULTS: The exposure concentration in winter is higher than that in summer, with statistical difference (P <  0.05). Under the impact of PM2.5 microenvironment exposure, smoking in the elderly can increase the concentration of PM2.5, and long-term exposure to PM2.5 in the elderly can cause mental health problems. CONCLUSION: Long-term exposure of the elderly to the PM2.5 microenvironment leads to physical diseases and even psychological problems, which requires attention.

Children and war: Risk, resilience, and recovery

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 553-558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmy E. Werner
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Multiple Informants ◽  
Risk And Resilience ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis article reviews and reflects on studies that have explored the effects of war on children around the world. Most are cross-sectional and based on self-reports. They describe a range of mental health problems, related to dose effects and to the negative impact of being a victim or witness of violent acts, threats to and loss of loved ones, prolonged parental absence, and forced displacement. The more recent the exposure to war, and the older the child, the higher was the likelihood of reported posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. Especially vulnerable to long-term emotional distress were child soldiers, children who were raped, and children who had been forcibly displaced. In adulthood, war-traumatized children displayed significantly increased risks for a wide range of medical conditions, especially cardiovascular diseases. Among protective factors that moderated the impact of war-related adversities in children were a strong bond between the primary caregiver and the child, the social support of teachers and peers, and a shared sense of values. Among the few documented intervention studies for children of war, school-based interventions, implemented by teachers or locally trained paraprofessionals, proved to be a feasible and low-cost alternative to individual or group therapy. More longitudinal research with multiple informants is needed to document the trajectories of risk and resilience in war-affected children, to assess their long-term development and mental health, and to identify effective treatment approaches.

scholarly journals Mental health problems and correlates among 746 217 college students during the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak in China

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Ma ◽  
J. Zhao ◽  
Y. Li ◽  
D. Chen ◽  
T. Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
College Students ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Acute Stress ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Senior Year ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Aims Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a major public health concern all over the world. Little is known about the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the general population. This study aimed to assess the mental health problems and associated factors among a large sample of college students during the COVID-19 outbreak in China. Methods This cross-sectional and nation-wide survey of college students was conducted in China from 3 to 10 February 2020. A self-administered questionnaire was used to assess psychosocial factors, COVID-19 epidemic related factors and mental health problems. Acute stress, depressive and anxiety symptoms were measured by the Chinese versions of the impact of event scale-6, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, respectively. Univariate and hierarchical logistic regression analyses were performed to examine factors associated with mental health problems. Results Among 821 218 students who participated in the survey, 746 217 (90.9%) were included for the analysis. In total, 414 604 (55.6%) of the students were female. About 45% of the participants had mental health problems. The prevalence rates of probable acute stress, depressive and anxiety symptoms were 34.9%, 21.1% and 11.0%, respectively. COVID-19 epidemic factors that were associated with increased risk of mental health problems were having relatives or friends being infected (adjusted odds ratio = 1.72–2.33). Students with exposure to media coverage of the COVID-19 ≥3 h/day were 2.13 times more likely than students with media exposure <1 h/day to have acute stress symptoms. Individuals with low perceived social support were 4.84–5.98 times more likely than individuals with high perceived social support to have anxiety and depressive symptoms. In addition, senior year and prior mental health problems were also significantly associated with anxiety or/and depressive symptoms. Conclusions In this large-scale survey of college students in China, acute stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms are prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Multiple epidemic and psychosocial factors, such as family members being infected, massive media exposure, low social support, senior year and prior mental health problems were associated with increased risk of mental health problems. Psychosocial support and mental health services should be provided to those students at risk.

scholarly journals Psychological Responses According to Gender during the Early Stage of COVID-19 in Spain

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3731
Author(s):  
Lucía del Río-Casanova ◽  
Milagrosa Sánchez-Martín ◽  
Ana García-Dantas ◽  
Anabel González-Vázquez ◽  
Ania Justo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Psychological Responses ◽  
Impact Of Event Scale ◽  
Event Scale ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Impact

Background: Current research has pointed out an increased risk of mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in women compared to men, however the reason for this difference remains unclear. The aim of this research is to study early psychological responses to the pandemic in the Spanish general population, focusing on gender differences. Methods: Nine to 14 days after the declaration of a state of emergency an online survey was conducted assessing sociodemographic, health, behavioral and COVID-19-related variables. Mental health status was evaluated by the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R), and the Self-Care Scale (SCS). Results: The study included 3520 respondents: 2611 women and 909 men. Women scored significantly higher in DASS-21 and IES-R (p < 0.05) and were more likely to somatize, suffer from hypochondriasis, sleeping disturbances and claustrophobia (p < 0.05). Being a woman can be considered a risk factor for intrusive thoughts, avoidance mechanisms, stress and anxiety (Odd Ratio = 2.7/2.3/2.3/1.6). The risk of presenting posttraumatic symptoms and emotional distress was greater in women (Odd Ratio = 6.77/4.59). General linear models to predict IES-R and DASS-21 scores clarified which variables were gender specific, such as main concerns. Conclusions: This study provides evidence that at early stages of the pandemic, women mental health was more impacted and that both genders show different concerns. Gender perspective in secondary and tertiary prevention strategies must be taken into account when facing the distress associated with the pandemic.

scholarly journals The impact of torture on mental health in the narratives of two torture survivors

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-139
Author(s):  
Simone M. De la Rie ◽  
Jannetta Bos ◽  
Jeroen Knipscheer ◽  
Paul A Boelen
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Therapeutic Process ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Torture Survivors ◽  
Clinical Case Study ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: Torture survivors risk developing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as well as other mental health problems. This clinical case study describes the impact of torture on two survivors who were treated for their PTSD with Narrative Exposure Therapy. Methods: The reports of the narratives of two torture survivors were qualitatively analyzed. It was hypothesized that torture yields overaccommodating cognitions, as well as mental defeat, which in turn, are related to severity of psychological complaints. Results: Both patients have experienced an accumulation of traumatic events. The psychological and physical torture they experienced lead to increased anticipation anxiety, loss of control and feelings of hopelessness, as well as overaccommodating cognitions regarding self and others. Conclusions: Cognitions, culture and beliefs, as well as issues of confidence and a more long-term perspective affect therapeutic work. Building trust, pacing the therapeutic process, and applying tailor-made interventions that focus on cognitions regarding self-esteem, trust in relationships, as well as safety and control are warranted.

scholarly journals The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Those Supported in the Community with Long-Term Mental Health Problems: A Qualitative Analysis of Power, Threat, Meaning and Survival

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawn Leeming ◽  
Mike Lucock ◽  
Kagari Shibazaki ◽  
Nicki Pilkington ◽  
Becky Scott
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Positive Coping ◽  
Template Analysis ◽  
Third Sector Organisations ◽  
The Impact

AbstractResearch suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on those already living with mental health problems, though there is also evidence of resilience. However, to date there has been limited in-depth qualitative investigation. We interviewed 15 people living with long-term mental health problems who, before the pandemic, were being supported by third sector organisations, to explore how they experienced lockdowns and accessing services remotely. Template analysis was informed by the Power Threat Meaning Framework and suggested that participants experienced significant threats to their mental wellbeing and recovery which were exacerbated by current or previous powerlessness and inequality. Although participants described positive coping strategies, several described a return of unhelpful behaviours that had contributed to the original difficulties. The findings illustrate the wider contributions of social and economic context to mental health problems and the importance of ensuring that people do not feel abandoned and are proactively supported.

Incidence and Predictors of Mental Health Outcomes Among Survivors of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer: A Population-Based Study Using the IMPACT Cohort

2021 ◽  
pp. JCO.20.02019
Author(s):  
Riddhita De ◽  
Rinku Sutradhar ◽  
Paul Kurdyak ◽  
Suriya Aktar ◽  
Jason D. Pole ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Psychotic Disorder ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
Adolescent And Young Adult ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Impact

PURPOSE Risk and predictors of long-term mental health outcomes in survivors of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers are poorly characterized. Mental health is consequently neglected in long-term follow-up. METHODS We identified all AYA in Ontario, Canada age 15-21 years when diagnosed with one of six common cancers between 1992-2012 using a population-based database, and compared them with matched controls. Linkage to provincial healthcare data allowed analysis of rates of outpatient (family physician and psychiatrist) visits for psychiatric indications and time to severe psychiatric events (emergency room visit, hospitalization, and suicide). Demographic-, disease-, and treatment-related predictors of adverse outcomes, including treatment setting (adult v pediatric), were examined. RESULTS Among 2,208 survivors and 10,457 matched controls, 5-year survivors experienced higher rates of outpatient mental health visits than controls (671 visits per 1,000 person-years v 506; adjusted rate ratio [RR] 1.3; 95% CI, 1.1 to 1.5; P = .006). Risk of a severe psychiatric episode was also increased among survivors (adjusted hazard ratio [HR], 1.2; 95% CI, 1.1 to 1.4, P = .008). Risk of a psychotic disorder–associated severe event was doubled in survivors (HR, 2.0, 95% CI, 1.3 to 2.4; P = .007) although absolute risk remained low (15-year cumulative incidence 1.7%; 95% CI, 1.0 to 2.7). In multivariable analysis, survivors treated in adult centers experienced substantially higher outpatient visit rates compared with those treated in pediatric settings (RR 1.8; 95% CI, 1.0 to 3.1; P = .04). CONCLUSION Survivors of AYA cancer are at substantially increased risk of adverse mental health outcomes, with those treated in adult centers at particular risk. Although absolute incidence was low, survivors were at increased risk of psychotic disorder–associated severe events. Long-term mental health surveillance is warranted, as is research into effective interventions during or after cancer treatment.

scholarly journals Impact and Challenges of Coronavirus on Daily Life and Living: A Cloud Based Communication Assistant during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 06 (09) ◽  
pp. 97-101
Author(s):  
Shahnawaz Ahmad, Nazim Ali Khan and Shabana Mehfuz
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Healthcare Resources ◽  
International Crisis ◽  
Death Rates ◽  
High Infection ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: The COVID-19, Coronavirus Disease 2019, emerged as a hazardous disease that led manycausalities across the world. Maintaining physical distancing, a critical task with minimum trips has become ahot trend nowadays. To keep up with patient care amidst an international crisis that is exhausting online healthcare resources, physical distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic has brought telemonitoring to theforefront. Physical distancing measures are of utmost importance for understanding and managing health-relatedconcerns resulting. Objectives: To describe and analyze the impact, challenges, and solutions of Coronavirus on daily life andlivingassociated with cloud based telemonitoring during the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: We presented a cloud-based communication assistant for the treatment of any customers withrecommender systems. Proposed Cloud-Based Communication Assistant (CBCA) aims first to identify thecustomer's query and then based on his/her need to provide better assistant at home. It categorized the customer’squery based on questionnaires. As customer register themselves online on the CBSCA in real time, it createsthe database for the same. Results: This database helps to improve communication accuracy as it contains latest updates from realworldcases data. A team of shopkeepers, vendors, consultants are integrated with the CBCA for better consultationand prevention. Conclusion: The ultimate aim of this proposed theory of CBCA is to take a control over unnecessary trips anddeaccelerate its rate of transmission among the society. Widespread adoption of telemonitoring-favoring policies are necessary and mostly needed to address mental health problems that may arise in areas of high infection and death rates.

scholarly journals Collective Trauma and Mental Health in Adolescents: A Retrospective Cohort Study of the Effects of Retraumatization

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah Pazderka ◽  
Matthew R. G. Brown ◽  
Vincent I. O. Agyapong ◽  
Andrew James Greenshaw ◽  
Caroline Beth McDonald-Harker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Trauma History ◽  
Symptom Profile ◽  
Trauma Informed ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Informed Treatment ◽  
The Impact

In the wake of the massive Canadian wildfire of May 2016 in the area of Fort McMurray Alberta, we observed increased rates of mental health problems, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in school-aged adolescents (ages 11–19). Surprisingly, we did not see these rates decline over the 3.5-year follow-up period. Additionally, our research suggested that the impact of this mass incident resulted in other unanticipated effects, including the finding that children who were not present for and relatively unaffected by the wildfire showed a similar PTSD symptom profile to children more directly involved, suggesting some degree of spillover or stress contagion. A potential explanation for these high rates in individuals who were not present could be undiagnosed retraumatization in some of the students. To investigate this possibility, we compared two groups of students: those who reported the wildfire as their most significant trauma (n = 740) and those who had their most significant trauma prior to the wildfire (n = 295). Those with significant pre-existing trauma had significantly higher rates of both depression and PTSD symptoms, although, unexpectedly the groups exhibited no differences in anxiety level. Taken together, this evidence suggests retraumatization is both longer-lasting and more widespread than might be predicted on a case-by-case basis, suggesting the need to reconceptualize the role of past trauma history in present symptomatology. These findings point to the need to recognize that crises instigated by natural disasters are mass phenomena which expose those involved to numerous unanticipated risks. New trauma-informed treatment approaches are required that incorporate sensitivity to the collective impact of mass crises, and recognize the risk of poorer long-term mental health outcomes for those who experienced trauma in the past.

scholarly journals Obesity, food insecurity, and depression among females

2020 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manik Ahuja ◽  
Thiveya Sathiyaseelan ◽  
Rajvi J. Wani ◽  
Praveen Fernandopulle
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Nutritional psychiatry is an emerging field of research and it is currently exploring the impact of nutrition and obesity on brain function and mental illness. Prior studies links between obesity, nutrition and depression among women. However, less is known how food insecurity may moderate that relationship. Methods Data were employed from the Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Surveys (CPES), 2001–2003. Two logistic regression models were Logistic regression was used to determine the association between obesity, gender, food insecurity, and past year Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). We then stratified by gender, and tested the association between obesity and past year MDD, and if food insecurity moderated the association. Results Obesity was associated with an increased risk for past year Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) among females (AOR = 1.35; 95% CI 1.17–1.55) and was not associated among males (AOR = 1.07; 95% CI, 0.86–1.32). Women who reported that reported both obesity and food insecurity reported higher odds of past year MDD episode (AOR = 3.16; 95% CI, 2.36–4.21, than women who did not report food insecurity (AOR = 1.08; 95% CI, 1.02–1.38). Conclusion With rising rates of mental health problems, females should be closely monitored to understand how poor diets, food insecurity, and obesity play a role in mental health outcomes. It is recommended that clinicians and treatment providers consider the patient’s diet and access to nutritious foods when conducting their assessment.

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