scholarly journals COVID-19 and Psychological Distress—Changes in Internet Searches for Mental Health Issues in New York During the Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 180 (12) ◽  
pp. 1703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefan Stijelja ◽  
Brian L. Mishara
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
New York ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Internet Searches

scholarly journals Detection and Treatment of Mental Health Issues by Pediatric PCPs in New York State: An Evaluation of Project TEACH

2015 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 430-433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bonnie D. Kerker ◽  
Ka Ho Brian Chor ◽  
Kimberly E. Hoagwood ◽  
Marleen Radigan ◽  
Matthew B. Perkins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
New York ◽  
New York State ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
York State ◽  
Mental Health Issues

scholarly journals Mental health education in New York state schools : the teachers' perspective

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Neethu Arikupurathu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
New York ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
New York State ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Education ◽  
York State ◽  
Mental Health Issues

In response to the rise in mental health issues among youth, New York State (NYS) now requires all schools' curriculums to include mental health education. The purpose of this study was to understand the perspectives of high school teachers in NYS -- on school-based mental health education, its implementation, its effectiveness, and its impact on student and teacher mental health outcomes. The Theory of Organizational Readiness for Change can be used in an organization, such as a school system, to determine if the necessary factors are present for the successful implementation of new policies as incorporating a mental health educational program into the existing curriculum. Participants (N=20) with a minimum of 3 years of classroom experience were recruited through Facebook and snowball sampling. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, a semi-structured, open-ended interview guide was developed and used to interview participants. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyze interviews and derive common themes. The main themes that emerged included the following: (a) a broken system, (b) mental health issues impact teachers and the classroom environment, (c) student mental health challenges in schools are complex and multifaceted, and (d) effective school mental health education needs a multi-faceted approach. Teachers play a pivotal role in the academic, social, and emotional development of students. This study highlights a need for policy changes that will support teachers in dealing with mental health issues in the classroom.

The association between living in socially fragmented neighbourhoods and psychological distress among immigrant and non-immigrant people aged 45 and over in NSW, Australia

2020 ◽  
pp. 000486742098141
Author(s):  
Hossein Tabatabaei-Jafari ◽  
Tehzeeb Zulfiqar ◽  
Jennifer Welsh ◽  
Nasser Bagheri
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Economic Advantage ◽  
Socioeconomic Disadvantage ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Psychological Distress ◽  
Social Fragmentation ◽  
Mental Health Issues

Objective: Immigrants’ mental health is a growing public health concern. Neighbourhood characteristics in the host society may contribute to the poor mental health observed among immigrants. In this study, we aimed to investigate the association between neighbourhood-level social fragmentation and socioeconomic characteristics with psychological distress among immigrants and non-immigrants living in Australia. Methodology: We conducted cross-sectional secondary data analysis of 228,039 participants from the Sax Institute’s 45 and Up Study, with psychological distress measured with the Kessler 10 (K10) and area-level social fragmentation and economic advantage/disadvantage measured at the statistical area level 1 (areas containing approximately 400 people). Multilevel logistic models were used to examine the extent to which differences across the least and most fragmented and economic advantage/disadvantage neighbourhoods contributed to the prevalence of high psychological distress (K10 score ⩾ 22). Results: Immigrants accounted for about 23% of the sample. Slightly more immigrants (34.8%) compared to non-immigrants (32.9%) lived in fragmented areas. Although immigrants were over represented in areas with socioeconomic advantage (40% vs 33.9%), the prevalence of high psychological distress in neighbourhoods with higher social fragmentation and socioeconomic disadvantage was higher in immigrants than non-immigrants. Immigrants had 17% (95% confidence interval = [12%, 22%]) higher odds of having high psychological distress compared to non-immigrants. There was no evidence of an interaction between social fragmentation or socioeconomic disadvantage and immigrant status. Living in fragmented or socioeconomically disadvantaged areas was associated with higher psychological distress among immigrants and non-immigrants. English as a second language and low annual income were significant predictors of psychological distress in immigrants over and above area-level characteristics. Conclusion: Immigrants are vulnerable to mental health issues, but the characteristics of the area they live in are also important. Helping immigrants settle into well-integrated and economically advantaged areas may decrease the possibility of mental health issues.

scholarly journals An e-mental health intervention to support burdened people in times of the COVID-19 pandemic: CoPE It

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 647-648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Bäuerle ◽  
Johanna Graf ◽  
Christoph Jansen ◽  
Nora Dörrie ◽  
Florian Junne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Health Intervention ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Mental Health Intervention ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues

Abstract The outbreak of the novel SARS CoV-2-virus (COVID-19) is pushing national and international healthcare systems to their limits. The aspect of mental health issues, which has been neglected (so far) in times of social isolation and governmental restrictions, now demands innovative and situation-based approaches to support psychological burdened people. The developed e-mental health intervention ‘CoPE It’ offers manualized, evidence-based psychotherapeutic/psychological support to overcome psychological distress in times of COVID-19. E-mental health approaches offer great possibilities to support burdened people during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic effectively.

scholarly journals Exploring the impacts of COVID-19 related social distancing on loneliness, psychological needs and symptomatology

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Faustino ◽  
António Branco Vasco ◽  
João Delgado ◽  
António Farinha-Fernandes ◽  
José Carlos Guerreiro
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Loneliness may be a consequence of social distancing, a measure imposed by several governments to try to reduce the contagion of severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Despite being necessary, this measure may have thus caused a rise in mental health issues, leading to higher psychological distress and symptomatology. Thus, it is also important to explore how loneliness relates to the regulation of psychological needs. This study aims to explore the relationships between loneliness, symptomatology, and the regulation of psychological needs. 142 individuals (M age=32.7, SD=10.9), answered self-report questionnaires in a cross-sectional design. Results show that loneliness is positively correlated with symptomatology and difficulties in the regulation of psychological needs, with these relationships being mediated by psychological distress and psychological well-being. We discuss our results with a focus on loneliness and related psychopathological symptomatology, as they seem to be core factors in the regulation of psychological needs.

scholarly journals Psychological Distress Is Associated with Unhealthy Dietary Behaviors in Young Adults (P18-023-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jagdish Khubchandani ◽  
Jayanthi Kandiah ◽  
Maurita Greene ◽  
Jerome Kotecki
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
White Students ◽  
Dietary Behavior ◽  
Dietary Behaviors ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Response Options ◽  
High Sodium ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Sodium Consumption

Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the relationship between psychological distress & unhealthy dietary behaviors in college students. Methods A 30-item electronic survey was sent to undergraduate students at a Midwestern University after being tested for face, content, & construct validity. Kesslers-6 (K6) scale was used to measure psychological distress & likelihood of serious mental illness (6 items assessing distress over the past month-response options ‘none of the time’ to ‘all of the time’). Dietary behaviors related to sugar, fat, & sodium consumption in a week were assessed through 7 items- response options ranging from ‘never’ to ‘always’. Results A total of 1170 students completed the survey (response rate = 80%). Majority were Whites (78%), females (66%), 18–20 years old (74%), pursuing a non-health related degree (61%). The mean diet scores were: sugary foods (8.36 ± 2.37), fatty foods (5.51 ± 1.69), high sodium foods (Mean = 5.65 ± 1.67). These items were added to create a composite unhealthy dietary behavior score (Mean = 19.52 ± 4.52). Statistically significant differences in consumption of sugary & fatty foods were found based on gender (males more likely to consume fatty foods & females more likely to consume sugary foods) & race (non-white students had higher composite unhealthy dietary behavior scores, P < 0.05). K6 scores (population mean = 15.50 ± 4.93, range = 6–30) were significantly higher among females, younger, & non-white students (P < 0.05). In multivariate linear regression, K-6 psychological distress scores were statistically significant predictors of dietary behaviors for sugar (r = 0.45), fat (r = .33), & high sodium consumption (r = 0.51). Even after adjusting for race, age, gender, year in college, & academic major, K-6 scores remained a significant predictor of unhealthy dietary behavior scores (i.e., higher K-6 score led to greater unhealthy dietary food consumption). Conclusions While college counselors & mental health professionals across the nation continue to address stress & mental health issues in college students, they should work with registered dietitian nutritionists to address nutrition problems that may be associated with mental health issues (e.g., unhealthy dietary practices & eating disorders). Funding Sources No funding was acquired for this study.

Emergency Mental Health: Lessons Learned From Flight 3407

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 326-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory G. Homish ◽  
Bonita S. Frazer ◽  
Daniel P. McCartan ◽  
Anthony J. Billittier
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
New York ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Future Planning ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Emergency Mental Health ◽  
Vital Component

ABSTRACTEmergency mental health (EMH), a field that is often not well represented when considering emergency preparedness, is nonetheless a vital component to any disaster response. Emergency mental health issues must be considered not only for victims of disasters and their families, friends, and coworkers but also for both on-scene and off-scene responders and members of the community who may have witnessed the disaster. This article describes the EMH preparation for and response to the crash of Continental Airlines flight 3407 in western New York on February 12, 2009, killing all 49 crew and passengers on board and 1 person on the ground. It describes aspects of the response that went as planned and highlights areas for improvement. The lessons learned from this EMH preparation and response can be used to inform future planning for disaster response.(Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2010;4:326-331)

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