scholarly journals Longitudinal changes in mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from the UK Household Longitudinal Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Michael Daly ◽  
Angelina R. Sutin ◽  
Eric Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Longitudinal Changes ◽  
Percentage Points ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had a range of negative social and economic effects that may contribute to a rise in mental health problems. In this observational population-based study, we examined longitudinal changes in the prevalence of mental health problems from before to during the COVID-19 crisis and identified subgroups that are psychologically vulnerable during the pandemic. Methods Participants (N = 14 393; observations = 48 486) were adults drawn from wave 9 (2017–2019) of the nationally representative United Kingdom Household Longitudinal Study (UKHLS) and followed-up across three waves of assessment in April, May, and June 2020. Mental health problems were assessed using the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12). Results The population prevalence of mental health problems (GHQ-12 score ⩾3) increased by 13.5 percentage points from 24.3% in 2017–2019 to 37.8% in April 2020 and remained elevated in May (34.7%) and June (31.9%) 2020. All sociodemographic groups examined showed statistically significant increases in mental health problems in April 2020. The increase was largest among those aged 18–34 years (18.6 percentage points, 95% CI 14.3–22.9%), followed by females and high-income and education groups. Levels of mental health problems subsequently declined between April and June 2020 but remained significantly above pre-COVID-19 levels. Additional analyses showed that the rise in mental health problems observed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic was unlikely to be due to seasonality or year-to-year variation. Conclusions This study suggests that a pronounced and prolonged deterioration in mental health occurred as the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in the UK between April and June 2020.

scholarly journals Longitudinal changes in mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from the UK Household Longitudinal Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Daly ◽  
Angelina Sutin ◽  
Eric Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Longitudinal Changes ◽  
Percentage Points ◽  
The Uk

BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a range of negative social and economic effects that may contribute to a rise in mental health problems. In this observational population-based study, we examined longitudinal changes in the prevalence of mental health problems from before to during the COVID-19 crisis and identified subgroups that are psychologically vulnerable during the pandemic. Methods Participants (N =14,393; Observations =48,486) were adults drawn from wave 9 (2017-2019) of the nationally representative United Kingdom Household Longitudinal Study (UKHLS) and followed-up across three waves of assessment in April, May, and June, 2020. Mental health problems were assessed using the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12). ResultsThe population prevalence of mental health problems (GHQ-12 score ≥3) increased by 13.5 percentage points from 24.3% in 2017-2019 to 37.8% in April, 2020 and remained elevated in May (34.7%) and June (31.9%), 2020. All sociodemographic groups examined showed statistically significant increases in mental health problems in April, 2020. The increase was largest among those aged 18-34 years (18.6 percentage points, 95% CI [14.3%-22.9%]), followed by females and high income and education groups. Levels of mental health problems subsequently declined between April and June, 2020 but remained significantly above pre-COVID-19 levels. Additional analyses showed that the rise in mental health problems observed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic was unlikely to be due to seasonality or year-to-year variation.Conclusions This study suggests that a pronounced and prolonged deterioration in mental health occurred as the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in the UK between April and June, 2020.

Development of Mental Health Problems and Overweight Between Ages 4 and 11 Years: A Population-Based Longitudinal Study of Australian Children

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pauline W. Jansen ◽  
Fiona K. Mensah ◽  
Susan A. Clifford ◽  
Henning Tiemeier ◽  
Jan M. Nicholson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Health Problems

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Mental Health Problems among Malaysian Children: A Large Population-Based Study

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Norhafizah Sahril ◽  
Noor Ani Ahmad ◽  
Idayu Badilla Idris ◽  
Rajini Sooryanarayana ◽  
Mohamad Aznuddin Abd Razak
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Lower Socioeconomic

Mental health problems are a major public health issue, particularly among children. They impair children’s development, academic achievement, and ability to live a productive life. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with mental health problems among children aged 5 to 15 years old in Malaysia. Data from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2015 were analyzed. A validated Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was used. The overall prevalence of mental health problems among children in Malaysia was 11.1%. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that for every year increment in age, mental health problems decreased by 5%. Further analysis found that children who had fathers with a non-formal education and worked in the private sector, had parents who were widowed or divorced, and had either parent with mental health problems were more likely to have mental health problems themselves. Children from the lower socioeconomic group and who had either parent with mental health problems had higher odds of having mental health problems in Malaysia.

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