New Approach to Estimating Mental Health Score Using a Communication Agent

2021 ◽  
pp. 239-247
Author(s):  
Satoshi Nakagawa ◽  
Shogo Yonekura ◽  
Hoshinori Kanazawa ◽  
Satoshi Nishikawa ◽  
Yasuo Kuniyoshi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Score ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Health Score ◽  
Communication Agent

scholarly journals Does social support moderate the association between hunger and mental health in youth? A gender-specific investigation from the Canadian Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nour Hammami ◽  
Scott T. Leatherdale ◽  
Frank J. Elgar
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Health Behaviour ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Mental Health Score ◽  
Health Score ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
The Social ◽  
Canadian Health ◽  
Gender Specific

Abstract Background Youth who go hungry have poorer mental health than their counterparts – there are gender differences in this relationship. This study investigated the role of social support in the association between hunger and mental health among a nationally representative sample of youth in Canada in gender-specific analyses. Methods We used a probability-based sample of 21,750 youth in grades 6–10 who participated in the 2017–2018 Canadian Health Behaviour in School-aged Children. Self-report data were gathered on hunger, mental health (measured via the World Health Organization-5 well-being index) and five sources of support – peer, family and teacher support as well as the school climate and neighborhood support. We conducted adjusted, gender-specific, multilevel regression analyses assessing the association between mental health, social support and hunger. Results We found that youth who reported lower support were more likely to experience going to bed hungry (relative to never hungry) across all support factors. As for the social support factors, all the social support factors were associated with a higher mental health score, even after controlling for hunger. Despite these results our final set of models showed that our measures of social support did not alleviate the negative association between hunger and mental health. As for gender-specific findings, the negative association between hunger and a mental health was more pronounced among females relative to their male counterparts. We also found that certain social support factors (i.e., family, teacher and neighborhood support) were associated with a higher mental health score among females relative to males while controlling for hunger status. Conclusions We find that five social support factors are associated with a higher mental health score among ever hungry youth; however, social support did not overpower the negative association between hunger and mental health. Food insecurity is a challenge to address holistically; however, hungry youth who have high social support have higher odds of better mental health.

scholarly journals Role of the central autonomic nervous system intrinsic functional organisation and psychosocial factors in primary microvascular angina and Takotsubo syndrome

Open Heart ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. e001315
Author(s):  
Magdalena Maria Cattaneo ◽  
Emanuele Pravatà ◽  
Micol Provenzi ◽  
Marco Moccetti ◽  
Alain Kaelin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Autonomic Nervous System ◽  
Takotsubo Syndrome ◽  
Mental Health Score ◽  
Microvascular Angina ◽  
Health Score ◽  
Autonomic Nervous ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Functional Organisation

Introduction and objectiveDysfunctional central autonomic nervous system network (CAN) at rest may result in aberrant autonomic responses to psychosocial stressors. We hypothesised that patients with primary microvascular angina (MVA) or Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) would exhibit a peculiar functional organisation of the CAN, potentially associated with psychological patterns.MethodsPatients underwent a psychosocial evaluation: a clinical diagnostic interview, Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory III, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory form Y and Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36). The strength of intrinsic functional connectivity (FC) between various nodes of the CAN was investigated using cerebral resting state functional MRI (RS-fMRI).ResultsWe evaluated 50 (46 women) stable patients: 16 patients with MVA, 17 patients with TTS and 17 patients with previous acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Compared with AMI, patients with MVA showed a lower (higher impairment) SF-36 Body-Pain score (p 0.046) and a higher SF-36 Mental-Health score (p 0.039). Patients with TTS showed the strongest FC between two nodes of the CAN (sympathetic midcingulate cortex and parasympathetic primary motor area) (F 6.25, p 0.005) using RS-fMRI.ConclusionsThe study implements an innovative collaborative research among cardiologists, neuroscientists and psychiatrists (‘Neuro-psycho-heart Team’). MVA showed a discrepancy between the highest level of self-reported body pain and the best mental health score, which might suggest a mechanism of somatisation. TTS exhibited an increased functional integration between two areas of the CAN involved in interoceptive pain awareness and negative emotional status. We implemented an innovative research collaboration among cardiologists, neuroscientists and psychiatrists. These data are hypothesis generating and suggest potential prospective investigations on pathophysiology and implementation of psychotherapy and stress-reducing techniques as therapeutic strategies.Trial registration numberNCT02759341.

scholarly journals A good-quality breakfast is associated with better mental health in adolescence

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 249-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Therese A O’Sullivan ◽  
Monique Robinson ◽  
Garth E Kendall ◽  
Margaret Miller ◽  
Peter Jacoby ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Mental Health Score ◽  
Additional Food ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Score ◽  
Food Diaries ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractObjectiveBreakfast consumption has been associated with better mental health in adulthood, but the relationship between breakfast and mental health in adolescence is less well known. The aims of the present study were to evaluate breakfast quality in a cohort of adolescents and to investigate associations with mental health.DesignCross-sectional population-based study. Breakfast quality was assessed by intake of core food groups at breakfast, as determined from 3 d food diaries. Mental health was assessed using the Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL), with higher scores representing poorer behaviour.SettingThe Western Australian Pregnancy Cohort (Raine) Study, Perth, Western Australia.SubjectsEight hundred and thirty-six males and females aged between 13 and 15 years.ResultsMean mental health score as assessed by the CBCL was 45·24 (sd11·29). A high-quality breakfast consisting of at least three food groups was consumed by 11 % of adolescents, while 7 % of adolescents did not consume any items from core food groups on average over the 3 d period. The two most common core food groups consumed at breakfast in this population were dairy products followed by breads and cereals. For every additional food group eaten at breakfast, the associated total mental health score decreased by 1·66 (95 % CI −2·74, −0·59) after adjustment for potential confounding factors, representing an improvement in mental health score.ConclusionThese findings support the concept that breakfast quality is an important component in the complex interaction between lifestyle factors and mental health in early adolescence.

Mental health of Canadian Veterans of the Reserve Force

2021 ◽  
pp. e20200057
Author(s):  
Julián Reyes-Vélez ◽  
Jill Sweet ◽  
MaryBeth MacLean ◽  
Alain Poirier ◽  
Linda D. VanTil
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Mental Health Score ◽  
Health Score ◽  
Service Characteristics ◽  
Class A

LAY SUMMARY The objective of this research was to explore the association between demographic and service characteristics and mental health in Canadian Veterans of the Reserve Force. Reserve Class C model showed that marital status, age, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and type of release were associated with mental health. The Reserve Class A/B model showed that age, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and type of release were associated with mental health. These results showed that similar factors were associated with the mental health score, with different degrees of association by Reserve Class. These results will help to better describe Reserve Force Veterans that may require mental health assistance.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Maternal Functioning and Mental Health after Childbirth in Iranian Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 1558
Author(s):  
Sevda Gholizadeh Shamasbi ◽  
Jennifer L. Barkin ◽  
Solmaz Ghanbari-Homayi ◽  
Ommlbanin Eyvazzadeh ◽  
Mojgan Mirghafourvand
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Infant Care ◽  
Mental Health Score ◽  
Health Score ◽  
Maternal Functioning ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Score Range

The postpartum period is critical for new mothers, in terms of performing maternal functions, which can be affected by physical or psychological complications. The purpose of the present study is to determine the relationship between maternal functioning and mental health in the postpartum period. This cross-sectional descriptive-analytic study was conducted on 530 eligible women who referred to health centers in Tabriz, Iran in 2018. The participants were selected through randomized cluster sampling, and data were collected by using a socio-demographic characteristics questionnaire, Mental Health Inventory (MHI), and the Barkin Index of Maternal Functioning (BIMF). These assessments were collected between 1 and 4 months postpartum. The relationship between maternal functioning and mental health was determined by conducting bivariate analysis via Pearson and Spearman correlation analysis and the general linear model (GLM) in a multivariate analysis. The mean (SD) mental health score in women was 79.1 (15.0) in the obtainable score range of 18 to 108, and the mean (SD) BIMF score in women was 97.4 (12.9) in the obtainable score range of 0 to 120. Based on Pearson or Spearman correlations, mental health and its sub-domains had positive, significant correlations with infant care, mother–child interaction, mental well-being, social support, management, adjustment, self-care, and maternal functioning (p < 0.001). Based on the GLM, increased maternal functioning was associated with higher total mental health score, having a moderate income, and receiving support for infant care (p < 0.05). High levels of postpartum mental health can have a positive impact on maternal functioning. Additionally, having support with infant care tasks can also improve functioning.

scholarly journals Mental health and its relationship with social support in Iranian students during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Ghafari ◽  
Mojgan Mirghafourvand ◽  
Mahsa Rouhi ◽  
Shirin Osouli Tabrizi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Inverse Correlation ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Mental Health Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Score ◽  
Support Score

Abstract Background In addition to physical problems, the COVID-19 crisis continues to impose serious psychological adverse effects on people's mental health, which plays a major role in the efficiency of every community. Students, especially medical sciences students, suffer from more stress as a result of exposure to COVID-induced stressors. It is, therefore, essential to measure mental health and its relationship with social support in medical sciences students during the COVID pandemic. The present study was conducted to determine the mental health status of students and its correlation with social support. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted using random sampling on 280 students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Iran in 2020. Socio-demographic profile scale, Mental Health Test (GHQ-28), and the scale of Perceived Social Support (PRQ-85) were used to collect data. Participants completed the questionnaires online. Results Considering the potential confounding variables, a general linear model (GLM) was utilized to determine the relationship between mental health and perceived social support. Mean (± standard deviation) of total mental health score 26.5 (12.5) was in the acceptable range of 0–63., and 56% of students suffered from a mental disorder. Mean (± standard deviation) of social support score 128.2 (21.0) ranged from 25 to175. According to Pearson's correlation coefficient, there was a significant inverse correlation between social support score and total mental health score and all its subscales [p < 0.001; r =  − 0.294 to − 0.536]. According to the GLM, mental health score decreased significantly with social support score [p = 0.0001; − 0.32 to − 0.20; CI 95%; B = 0.26]. Conclusions Given the inverse relationship between social support and mental health, it is suggested to increase the level of social support for students at all times, especially during the stressful COVID-19 pandemic to improve their mental health.

scholarly journals Mental Health of Working and Non Working Women in Ahmadabad

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiranben Vaghela
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Working Women ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Mental Health Score ◽  
Health Score ◽  
Women's Mental Health ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Positive Sense

Present researches have been done to know the effect of Working and Non Working Women’s mental health. For this Total number of sample was 60 in which 30 working women from the age group of 20 to 40 years; And 30 non working women were taken the same age group. For the data collection MHI (Mental Health Inventory) by Dr. A. K Shriwastav was used for data analysis and concluded result‘t’ test was used. For this dimension implies that in positive sense that there is significant difference between working and non working women. The result  indicate  that  working women a lot differ on mental health score as compared to non working women, working women have shown better mental health in compared to non working women .

scholarly journals Mental Health and its Relationship with Social Support in Iranian Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Ghafari ◽  
Mojgan Mirghafourvand ◽  
Mahsa Rouhi ◽  
Shirin Osouli-Tabrizi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Linear Model ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
General Linear Model ◽  
Mental Health Score ◽  
Health Score ◽  
Support Score

Abstract Background In addition to physical problems, the COVID-19 crisis continues to impose serious psychological adverse effects on people's mental health, which plays a major role in the efficiency of every community. Students, especially medical students, suffer more stress as a result of exposure to COVID induced stressors. It is, therefore, essential to measure mental health and its correlation with social support in medical students during the COVID pandemic. The present study was conducted to determine mental health status of students and its correlation with social support. MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted in 2020 on 280 students of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Iran using random sampling. Socio-demographic profile scale, Mental Health Test (GHQ-28) and the Scale of Perceived Social Support (PRQ-85) were used to collect data. Participants completed the questionnaires online. Results To determine the relationship between mental health and perceived social support, a general linear model was utilized considering the potential confounding variables.Mean (standard deviation) of total mental health score 26.5 (12.5) was in the acceptable range of 0 to 63. 56% students suffered from a mental disorder. Mean (standard deviation) of social support score 128.2(21.0) was within the range 25 to175. According to the Pearson's correlation coefficient, there was a significant inverse correlation between social support score and total mental health score and all its subscales [p<0.001; r=-0.294 to -0.536]. According to the general linear model, mental health score decreased significantly with social support score [p=0.0001;-0.32 to-0.20; CI 95%; B=0.26].ConclusionsGiven the inverse relationship between social support and mental health, it is suggested to increase the level of social support for students at all times, especially during the stressful COVID-19 pandemic to improve their mental health.

Vascular chronic Q fever: quality of life

2015 ◽  
Vol 143 (13) ◽  
pp. 2903-2909 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. C. J. P. HAGENAARS ◽  
P. C. WEVER ◽  
S. O. A. SHAMELIAN ◽  
A. S. VAN PETERSEN ◽  
M. HILBINK ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Q Fever ◽  
Mental Health Score ◽  
Health Score ◽  
Chronic Q Fever ◽  
The Mean

SUMMARYThe aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of life in patients with vascular chronic Q fever at time of diagnosis and during follow-up. Based upon the SF-36 questionnaire, the mean physical and mental health of each patient were assessed at 3-month intervals for up to 18 months. A total of 26 patients were included in the study. At time of diagnosis, the mean physical health and mental health score was 50·6 [95% confidence interval (CI) 46·7–54·4] and 44·6 (95% CI 41·6–47·5), respectively. During treatment, the mean physical health score declined significantly by 1·7 points each 3 months (P < 0·001) to 40·8 (95% CI 34·4–45·1). The mean mental health score significantly and steadily increased towards 51·2 (95% CI 46·9–54·3) during follow-up (P = 0·026). A total of 23% of patients were cured after 18 months of follow-up. In conclusion, quality of life at time of diagnosis for patients with vascular chronic Q fever is lower compared to a similar group of patients, matched for age and gender, with an aortic abdominal aneurysmal disease, and physical health decreases further after starting treatment. Considering the low percentage of cure, the current treatment of vascular chronic Q fever patients may require a separate strategy from that of endocarditis in order to increase survival.

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