Risk of Mental Disorders and Difficulties or Conflict in Relationships in Young Adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S95-S95
Author(s):  
S. Gorbeña ◽  
P. Penas ◽  
E. Calvete ◽  
I. Crespo ◽  
I. Iraurgi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Romantic Partners ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Competing Interest

IntroductionHigher risk of mental health problems has been linked with problems in relationships, including the experience of relational conflict with significant others and peers. Conversely, positive relations with others have been established as a key factor of psychological well being.ObjectivesWe hypothesized that psychological maladjustment will be related to the number, nature and severity of relational stressors. Furthermore, there would be a higher likelihood of risk of mental disorders for those who experience more relational hardships and of greater severity. Positive relations with others will protect from risk of mental health problems.MethodA total of 4461 university students completed a health and well-being survey, including the GHQ-12 (centesimal and 3-point cut-off scores), Ryff psychological well-being scale and a scale of 25 life stressors. Indexes of number and severity of difficulties in relationships were calculated with 10 items including romantic partners, friends, family, and classmates.ResultsCorrelations were significant. Logistic regression showed a risk effect for all stressors with OR values above 1.32. Overall perceived severity had the highest value (OR = 2.38, 95% CI = 2.16–2.61) and amongst the 10 stressors, gender related abuse/violence was also the highest (OR = 1.90, 95% CI = 1.73–2.09). Positive relations showed a protective effect (OR = 0.60, 95% CI = 0.56–0.54).ConclusionsFindings can inform health promotion, prevention and therapeutic interventions so as to improve the quality of personal relationship and conflict management skills, and to strengthen well-being associated with positive relations with others. Academic institutions committed to student welfare and the promotion of healthy environments should play a major role in young adults’ mental health.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Current Problems in the Mental Health Field

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
Kilda Çela Gusha ◽  
Irena Shala ◽  
Remila Kalo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Infrastructure Health

Mental health problems are conditions that do not meet the criteria for disease but affect the normal quality and continuity of everyday life. They are the emotional and psychological difficulties of the individual, which occur as a result of circumstantial or persistent stresses or of a reflection of the emotions between the individual and the environment where he lives (WHO, 2005). Health is seen as "not just a lack of sickness or disability," but rather as "a complete physical, mental and social well-being." This definition significantly expands the concept of mental health, which should not be defined in a restrictive manner as the absence of mental disorders, but should be defined in a positive and comprehensive view (WHO, 1985). Ultimately, mental health is defined as "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own potential, is able to cope with daily life concerns, is productive and fruitfully in his work, and is capable of delivering his contribution to the community where he lives (WHO, 2001). Mental health problems are usually associated with important concerns in social, professional, or other important activities. In many cases, there appears to be a continuity between mental health problems and mental disorders, making the diagnosis even more complex (CDC, 2011). Policies and Legislative Frameworks. Law on MS – 1996. Implementation of LLL remains low as a consequence of inadequate infrastructure (health, social and legal). There is no national or local body to monitor human or patient rights in the institutions of the MS.Policy on the Development of Mental Health Services in Albania - March 2003. Action Plan for the Development of Mental Health Services in Albania - May 2005. Mental and emotional problems are a concern for many elderly people. Depression often occurs as a result of the death of a spouse or close friends. Even this kind of loss and even more important and more common is the loss of respect of others. With retirement an individual does not feel more useful to his family, to society, and even more to himself.

Teacher satisfaction with school and psychological well-being affects their readiness to help children with mental health problems

2013 ◽  
Vol 73 (4) ◽  
pp. 382-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merike Sisask ◽  
Peeter Värnik ◽  
Airi Värnik ◽  
Alan Apter ◽  
Judit Balazs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Teacher Satisfaction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Psychological Well Being

scholarly journals Mental Health Conditions in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Asexual Youth in Brazil: a call for action

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tauana Terra ◽  
Julia L. Schafer ◽  
Pedro M. Pan ◽  
Angelo Brandelli Costa ◽  
Arthur Caye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Gender Identity ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Sampling Weights

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Asexual (LGBTQA+) youth have a greater odds of experiencing stressful life events like discrimination and violence when compared to their cisgender heterosexual peers, which can lead to mental health problems. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of mental disorders among LGBTQA+ youths from the 3rd wave of the Brazilian High-Risk Cohort for Psychiatric Disorders (n= 1,475). Mental disorders were assessed using the Brazilian version of the Development and Well-Being Behavior Assessment. Sexual orientation, gender identity and biological sex were assessed using specific questions of a self-report confidential questionnaire. Data were analyzed using sampling weights to account for attrition and our oversampling design. The mean age was 18.14 years (SD=2.00) and 15.18% of the sample described themselves as LGBTQA+ (n=221). The LGBTQA+ group presented higher rates of anxiety disorders (30.14% vs. 13.37%; OR= 3.66; 95%CI: 2.82 - 4.75; p<0.001), depressive disorders (27.75% vs. 15.34%; OR= 2.51; 95%CI: 1.92 - 3.27, p<0.001) and post-traumatic stress disorder (4.98% vs. 2.25%, OR= 4.21, 95%CI: 2.54 - 6.96, p<0.001), if compared with the cisgender heterosexual group. No difference was found for conduct disorders (2.97% vs. 5.21% OR= 0.81; 95%CI: 0.39 - 1.69; p=0.577) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (5.92% vs. 3.28%, OR= 1.29; 95%CI: 0.74 - 2.25; p=0.361). Our results elucidate the mental health disparities between LGBTQA+ people and cisgender heterosexuals in Brazil. It highlights the need to promote the inclusion of this population in policy formulation and to support actions to mitigate and prevent the suffering and mental health problems related to sexual orientation and gender identity.

Attitude Toward Mental Health in the Republic of Georgia

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S517-S517
Author(s):  
E. Chkonia ◽  
O. Nino ◽  
S. Morgoshia ◽  
G. Nino
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Institutional Care ◽  
Community Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Republic Of Georgia ◽  
People With Mental Illness ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Competing Interest

The stigma, discrimination and human rights violations that individuals and families affected by mental disorders suffer are intense and pervasive.In order to study attitude toward mental health problems, more than 1000 population from the different region of Georgia have been interviewed within 3 months (May-July 2015) in their household.The scope of questions used in the survey were based on the questionnaire proposed by the NHS Information Centre, Mental Health and Community.The population of Georgia showed high levels of understanding and tolerance of mental disorders. Despite of this, the fear and exclusion toward people with mental illness were almost twice as more, compare to the countries, where community mental health services are developed. More than half of the interviewed reported that institutional care is quite sufficient for providing treatment and suggested that person with mental disorder should not have rights to a job. Social status, income and occupation did not play any role in terms of attitude.Majority of the respondents thought that mentally ill patient is a person who is violent or who need isolation due to the disturbed or inadequate behavior.The survey revealed that the attitude toward persons with mental disorders in the republic of Georgia less likely is based on evidence and objective information. The lack of knowledge and awareness of mental health issues increase stigma and discrimination regarding the people with mental health problems and prevent them from the integration into the society.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Family Type Predicts Mental Health Problems in Young Adults: A Survey of Students at a University in Botswana

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kennedy Amone-P'Olak ◽  
Boniface Kealeboga Ramotuana
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Single Mother ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intact Family ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Family Types

In Africa, the structure of the family is changing rapidly. The effects of this change on mental health remain unknown. This study investigated the extent to which different family types (intact, single-mother, and multiple) predict mental health problems in young adults in Botswana (N = 264, mean age = 21.31, SD = 2.40). In a cross-sectional design, the study sampled students registered at various faculties at the University of Botswana. The revised symptoms checklist (SCL-90-R) was used to assess symptoms of mental health problems (depression, anxiety and hostility). Binary logistic regression analyses were performed to obtain odds ratios (ORs) and 95 per cent confidence intervals (CIs) of mental health problems for mother-only and multiple family types relative to the intact family type. Compared to the intact family type, single-mother (OR = 2.34; 95% CI: 1.21, 4.51) and multiple family types (OR = 1.56; CI: 0.88, 2.78) were associated with an increased risk of depression. For anxiety, the ORs were 2.27 (CI: 1.18, 4.38) and 1.10 (CI: 0.56, 1.82) for single-mother and multiple family types respectively. For hostility, the ORs were 2.60 (CI: 1.34, 5.04), and 0.79 (CI: 0.44, 1.42) for single-mother and multiple family types, respectively. Family types predict mental health problems in young adults and therefore the interventions to mitigate the effects should consider family backgrounds and the ramifications of family types for treatment and care.

Comparing the social networks of service users with long term mental health needs living in community with those in a general adult in-patient unit

2021 ◽  
pp. 002076402110175
Author(s):  
Roberto Rusca ◽  
Ike-Foster Onwuchekwa ◽  
Catherine Kinane ◽  
Douglas MacInnes
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Patient Group ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Practical Support ◽  
The Social

Background: Relationships are vital to recovery however, there is uncertainty whether users have different types of social networks in different mental health settings and how these networks may impact on users’ wellbeing. Aims: To compare the social networks of people with long-term mental illness in the community with those of people in a general adult in-patient unit. Method: A sample of general adult in-patients with enduring mental health problems, aged between 18 and 65, was compared with a similar sample attending a general adult psychiatric clinic. A cross-sectional survey collected demographic data and information about participants’ social networks. Participants also completed the Short Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale to examine well-being and the Significant Others Scale to explore their social network support. Results: The study recruited 53 participants (25 living in the community and 28 current in-patients) with 339 named as important members of their social networks. Both groups recorded low numbers in their social networks though the community sample had a significantly greater number of social contacts (7.4 vs. 5.4), more monthly contacts with members of their network and significantly higher levels of social media use. The in-patient group reported greater levels of emotional and practical support from their network. Conclusions: People with serious and enduring mental health problems living in the community had a significantly greater number of people in their social network than those who were in-patients while the in-patient group reported greater levels of emotional and practical support from their network. Recommendations for future work have been made.

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