US Smoking Trends Among Young Adults with Serious Psychological Distress: 1997–2018

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abigail S. Friedman ◽  
Jamie Tam ◽  
Susan H. Busch
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Serious Psychological Distress ◽  
Smoking Trends

scholarly journals Factors associated with serious psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan: a nationwide cross-sectional internet-based study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. e051115
Author(s):  
Takashi Yoshioka ◽  
Ryo Okubo ◽  
Takahiro Tabuchi ◽  
Satomi Odani ◽  
Tomohiro Shinozaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Income Level ◽  
Economic Situation ◽  
Serious Psychological Distress ◽  
Sampling Weights ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Caregiving Burden ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Factors Associated

ObjectiveTo investigate the factors associated with serious psychological distress (SPD) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan.DesignNationwide cross-sectional study using survey data.SettingInternet survey using sampling weights for national estimates conducted between 25 August and 30 September 2020 in Japan.ExposuresDemographics (age, gender), socioeconomic status (income level, employment type, educational attainment, marital status, family composition and caregiving burden); the experience of domestic violence (DV), the state of emergency and fear of and stigma related to COVID-19.Main outcome measuresPrevalence of SPD, defined as Kessler 6 Scale score ≥13.ResultsAmong 25 482 respondents, 10.0% met the criteria of SPD. Overall, women (adjusted OR (aOR) 1.59; 95% CI 1.17 to 2.16; p=0.003), ages 15–29 (aOR 2.35 compared with ages 45–59 years; 95% CI 1.64 to 3.38; p<0.001), low-income level (aOR 1.70 compared with intermediate income; 95% CI 1.16 to 2.49; p=0.007), providing caregiving to family members (aOR 5.48; 95% CI 3.51 to 8.56; p<0.001), experiencing DV (aOR 5.72; 95% CI 3.81 to 8.59; p<0.001) and fear of COVID-19 (aOR 1.96; 95% CI 1.55 to 2.48; p<0.001) were associated with SPD. Among women aged 15–29 years, who have a higher risk of suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan, caregiving, DV, fear of COVID-19 and COVID-19-related stigma were associated with SPD.ConclusionsEconomic situation, caregiving burden, DV and fear of COVID-19 were independently associated with SPD during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among young women, similar factors, except economic situation, were associated with SPD. Targeted interventions based on age and gender may be more effective in mitigating the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the population’s mental health.

scholarly journals Predictors of Serious Psychological Distress in an Urban Population

2014 ◽  
Vol 51 (6) ◽  
pp. 708-714 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dritana Marko ◽  
Stephen H. Linder ◽  
Jessica M. Tullar ◽  
Thomas F. Reynolds ◽  
Larissa J. Estes
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Urban Population ◽  
Serious Psychological Distress

Negative Life Events and Psychological Distress among Young Adults

2002 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela Braboy Jackson ◽  
Montenique Finney
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Negative Life Events

State-based differences in the prevalence and characteristics of untreated persons with serious psychological distress

2009 ◽  
Vol 54 (S1) ◽  
pp. 9-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara W. Strine ◽  
Satvinder S. Dhingra ◽  
Catherine A. Okoro ◽  
Matthew M. Zack ◽  
Lina S. Balluz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Serious Psychological Distress

Physical and sexual intimate partner violence and reported serious psychological distress in the 2007 BRFSS

2009 ◽  
Vol 54 (S1) ◽  
pp. 37-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie J. Edwards ◽  
Michele C. Black ◽  
Satvinder Dhingra ◽  
Lela McKnight-Eily ◽  
Geraldine S. Perry
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Serious Psychological Distress ◽  
Sexual Intimate Partner Violence

Life, lifestyle and location: examining the complexities of psychological distress in young adult Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 541-549 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Davison ◽  
T. Nagel ◽  
G. R. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Indigenous Australians ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Self Harm

Mental health is fundamental to an individual’s health and well-being. Mental health disorders affect a substantial portion of the Australian population, with the most vulnerable time in adolescence and young adulthood. Indigenous Australians fare worse than other Australians on almost every measure of physical and mental health. Cross-sectional data from young adults (21–27 years) participating in the Life Course Program, Northern Territory, Australia, is presented. Rates of psychological distress were high in remote and urban residing Indigenous and urban non-Indigenous young adults. This rate was more pronounced in young women, particularly in Indigenous remote and urban residing women. Young adults with high psychological distress also had lower levels of positive well-being, higher perceived stress levels, experienced a higher number of major life events and were at an increased risk of suicidal ideation and/or self-harm. This study supports the need for a continued focus on early screening and treatment at this vulnerable age. The significant association seen between psychological distress and other markers of emotional well-being, particularly risk of suicidal ideation and/or self-harm, highlights the need for a holistic approach to mental health assessment and treatment. A concerted focus on improving the environs of young adults by lowering levels of stress, improving access to adequate housing, educational and employment opportunity, will assist in improving the emotional health of young adults.

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