scholarly journals Tracking the mental health of a nation: prevalence and correlates of mental disorders in the second Singapore mental health study

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Subramaniam ◽  
E. Abdin ◽  
J. A. Vaingankar ◽  
S. Shafie ◽  
B. Y. Chua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorder ◽  
Lifetime Prevalence ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Dsm Iv ◽  
Mental Health Study

Abstract Aims The second Singapore Mental Health Study (SMHS) – a nationwide, cross-sectional, epidemiological survey - was initiated in 2016 with the intent of tracking the state of mental health of the general population in Singapore. The study employed the same methodology as the first survey initiated in 2010. The SMHS 2016 aimed to (i) establish the 12-month and lifetime prevalence and correlates of major depressive disorder (MDD), dysthymia, bipolar disorder, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) (which included alcohol abuse and dependence) and (ii) compare the prevalence of these disorders with reference to data from the SMHS 2010. Methods Door-to-door household surveys were conducted with adult Singapore residents aged 18 years and above from 2016 to 2018 (n = 6126) which yielded a response rate of 69.0%. The subjects were randomly selected using a disproportionate stratified sampling method and assessed using World Health Organization Composite International Diagnostic Interview version 3.0 (WHO-CIDI 3.0). The diagnoses of lifetime and 12-month selected mental disorders including MDD, dysthymia, bipolar disorder, GAD, OCD, and AUD (alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence), were based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) criteria. Results The lifetime prevalence of at least one mood, anxiety or alcohol use disorder was 13.9% in the adult population. MDD had the highest lifetime prevalence (6.3%) followed by alcohol abuse (4.1%). The 12-month prevalence of any DSM-IV mental disorders was 6.5%. OCD had the highest 12-month prevalence (2.9%) followed by MDD (2.3%). Lifetime and 12-month prevalence of mental disorders assessed in SMHS 2016 (13.8% and 6.4%) was significantly higher than that in SMHS 2010 (12.0% and 4.4%). A significant increase was observed in the prevalence of lifetime GAD (0.9% to 1.6%) and alcohol abuse (3.1% to 4.1%). The 12-month prevalence of GAD (0.8% vs. 0.4%) and OCD (2.9% vs. 1.1%) was significantly higher in SMHS 2016 as compared to SMHS 2010. Conclusions The high prevalence of OCD and the increase across the two surveys needs to be tackled at a population level both in terms of creating awareness of the disorder and the need for early treatment. Youth emerge as a vulnerable group who are more likely to be associated with mental disorders and thus targeted interventions in this group with a focus on youth friendly and accessible care centres may lead to earlier detection and treatment of mental disorders.

The Romanian Mental Health Study, main aspects of lifetime prevalence and services use of DSM-IV disorders

2009 ◽  
Vol XIII (3) ◽  
pp. 22-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Florescu ◽  
Marius Ciutan ◽  
Georgeta Popovici ◽  
Mihaela Galaon ◽  
Maria Ladea ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Lifetime Prevalence ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Dsm Iv ◽  
Mental Health Study ◽  
Services Use

scholarly journals SY03-2-2 * NIDA-ISAM FELLOWSHIP LIFETIME PREVALENCE OF ALCOHOL USE DISORDERS IN PERU: FINDINGS FROM THE WORLD MENTAL HEALTH STUDY

2014 ◽  
Vol 49 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. i6-i6
Author(s):  
J. Ponce-Terashima ◽  
A. Mozena ◽  
K. Hoffman ◽  
D. McCarty ◽  
F. Fiestas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Lifetime Prevalence ◽  
Health Study ◽  
World Mental Health ◽  
The World ◽  
Mental Health Study

Body mass index and risk of mental disorders in the general population: Results from the Singapore Mental Health Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mythily Subramaniam ◽  
Louisa Picco ◽  
Vincent He ◽  
Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar ◽  
Edimansyah Abdin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
General Population ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Mental Health Study

scholarly journals Mental Health in UK Biobank Revised – development, implementation and results from an online questionnaire completed by 157,366 participants

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrina A. S. Davis ◽  
Jonathan R. I. Coleman ◽  
Mark Adams ◽  
Naomi Allen ◽  
Gerome Breen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorder ◽  
Bipolar Affective Disorder ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Common Finding ◽  
Uk Biobank ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Mental Health Questionnaire

AbstractThis paper corrects and updates a paper published in BJPsych Open 2018 “Mental Health in UK Biobank” (https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2018.12) that was voluntarily retracted following the finding of errors in the coding of the variable for alcohol use disorder. Notably, the percentage of participants reaching threshold for alcohol use disorder on the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Tool increased from 7% to 21%.BackgroundUK Biobank is a well-characterised cohort of over 500,000 participants that offers unique opportunities to investigate multiple diseases and risk factors. An online mental health questionnaire completed by UK Biobank participants expands the potential for research into mental disorders.MethodsAn expert working group designed the questionnaire, using established measures where possible, and consulting with a service user group regarding acceptability. Operational criteria were agreed for defining likely disorder and risk states, including lifetime depression, mania/hypomania, generalised anxiety disorder, unusual experiences and self-harm, and current post-traumatic stress and alcohol use disorders.Results157,366 completed online questionnaires were available by August 2017. Comparison of self-reported diagnosed mental disorder with a contemporary study shows a similar prevalence, despite respondents being of higher average socioeconomic status. Lifetime depression was the most common finding in 24% of participants (37,434), with current alcohol use disorder criteria met by 21% (32,602), while other criteria were met by less than 8% of the participants. There was extensive comorbidity among the syndromes. Mental disorders were associated with a high neuroticism score, adverse life events and long-term illness; addiction and bipolar affective disorder in particular were associated with measures of deprivation.ConclusionsThe questionnaire represents a very large mental health survey in itself, and the results presented here show high face validity, although caution is needed due to selection bias. Built into UK Biobank, these data intersect with other health data to offer unparalleled potential for crosscutting biomedical research involving mental health.

scholarly journals The economic burden of mental disorders among adults in Singapore: evidence from the 2016 Singapore Mental Health Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Edimansyah Abdin ◽  
Siow Ann Chong ◽  
Vithiya Ragu ◽  
Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar ◽  
Saleha Shafie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Economic Burden ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Mental Health Study

scholarly journals Prevalence of Mental Disorders and Suicidality in Canadian Provinces

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (11) ◽  
pp. 761-769
Author(s):  
Joshua Palay ◽  
Tamara L. Taillieu ◽  
Tracie O. Afifi ◽  
Sarah Turner ◽  
James M. Bolton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorder ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
The Past ◽  
Canadian Provinces

Objective: There is limited information to guide health-care service providers and policy makers on the burden of mental disorders and addictions across the Canadian provinces. This study compares interprovincial prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD), bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), alcohol use disorder, substance use disorders, and suicidality. Method: Data were extracted from the 2012 Canadian Community Health Survey—Mental Health ( n = 25,113), a representative sample of Canadians over the age of 15 years across all provinces. Cross tabulations and logistic regression were used to determine the prevalence and odds of the above disorders for each province. Adjustments for provincial sociodemographic factors were performed. Results: The past-year prevalence of all measured mental disorders and suicidality, excluding GAD, demonstrated significant interprovincial differences. Manitoba exhibited the highest prevalence of any mental disorder (13.6%), reflecting high prevalence of MDD and alcohol use disorder compared to the other provinces (7.0% and 3.8%, respectively). Nova Scotia exhibited the highest prevalence of substance use disorders (2.9%). Quebec and Prince Edward Island exhibited the lowest prevalence of any mental disorder (8.5% and 7.7%, respectively). Manitoba also exhibited the highest prevalence of suicidal ideation (5.1%); however, British Columbia and Ontario exhibited the highest prevalence of suicidal planning (1.4% and 1.3%, respectively), and Ontario alone exhibited the highest prevalence of suicide attempts (0.7%). Conclusions: Significant interprovincial differences were found in the past-year prevalence of mental disorders and suicidality in Canada. More research is necessary to explore these differences and how they impact the need for mental health services.

scholarly journals Retrospective observation of mental disorders during postpartum period: Results from the Singapore mental health study

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vathsala Sagayadevan ◽  
Siau Pheng Lee ◽  
Edimansyah Abdin ◽  
Janhavi Vaingankar ◽  
Helen Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Mental Health Study

scholarly journals Lifetime Prevalence and Comorbidity of Mental Disorders in the Two-wave 2002–2018 Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-up Survey (CAFVMHS): Prévalence et Comorbidité de Durée de vie Des Troubles Mentaux Dans l’Enquête de Suivi Sur la Santé Mentale Auprès des Membres des Forces Armées Canadiennes et Des ex-Militaires (ESSMFACM) en Deux Cycles de 2002 à 2018

2021 ◽  
pp. 070674372110006
Author(s):  
Jitender Sareen ◽  
Shay-Lee Bolton ◽  
Natalie Mota ◽  
Tracie O. Afifi ◽  
Murray W. Enns ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Lifetime Prevalence ◽  
Canadian Forces ◽  
Canadian Armed Forces

Objective: The current study used the Canadian Armed Forces Members and Veterans Mental Health Follow-up Survey (CAFVMHS) to (1) examine the incidence and prevalence of mental disorders and (2) estimate the comorbidity of mental disorders over the follow-up period. Method: The CAFVMHS (2018) is a longitudinal study with two time points of assessment. The sample is comprised of 2,941 Canadian Forces members and veterans who participated in the 2002 Canadian Community Health Survey: Canadian Forces Supplement. The World Health Organization Composite International Diagnostic Interview (WHO-CIDI) was utilized to diagnose Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive episode (MDE), generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder (SAD), and alcohol abuse and dependence. Self-report health professional diagnoses were assessed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mania, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and personality disorder. We established weighted prevalence of mental disorders and examined the association between mental disorders using logistic regression. Results: In 2018, lifetime prevalence of any WHO-CIDI-based or self-reported mental disorder was 58.1%. Lifetime prevalence of any mood or anxiety disorder or PTSD was 54.0% in 2018. MDE (39.9%), SAD (25.7%), and PTSD (21.4%) were the most common mental disorders. There was a substantial increase in new onset or recurrence/persistence of mental disorders between the two measurement points (16-year assessment gap); 2002–2018 period prevalences were 43.5% for mood and anxiety disorder and 16.8% for alcohol abuse or dependence. The prevalence of self-reported ADHD, OCD, any personality disorder, and mania were 3.3%, 3.0%, 0.8%, and 0.8%, respectively. Comorbidity between mental disorders increased over the follow-up. Conclusions: This study demonstrates a high burden of mental disorders among a large Canadian military and veteran cohort. These findings underscore the importance of prevention and intervention strategies to reduce the burden of mental disorders and alcohol use disorders in these populations.

scholarly journals Co-occurrence of DSM-IV mental disorders and alcohol use disorder among adult Chinese males

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (16) ◽  
pp. 2811-2822 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. G. Cheng ◽  
M. R. Phillips ◽  
X. Li ◽  
J. Zhang ◽  
Q. Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Alcohol Dependence ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorder ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Comorbid Disorders ◽  
Dsm Iv

BackgroundStudies from high-income countries report moderate-to-strong positive associations between alcohol use disorder (AUD) and other mental disorders, but there is little evidence about the comorbidity of AUD from low-and-middle-income countries.MethodsA sample of 74 752 adults from five provinces that account for >12% of China's adult population was screened using the General Health Questionnaire, and the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV was administered by psychiatrists to a subsample of 9619 males. The associations between AUD and other mental disorders at each site and the characteristics of men with AUD with and without comorbid mental disorders were estimated using logistic regression and summarized across sites using meta-analysis. Generalized estimation equations estimated the associations between the clinical features of alcohol dependence and comorbidity.ResultsRobust inverse associations were found between current AUD and any mood disorder (adjusted OR = 0.6, 95% CI = 0.4–0.8) and any anxiety disorder (OR = 0.5, 95% CI = 0.3–1.0). Compared with men without AUD, men with AUD without comorbid disorders were more likely to be middle-aged, to be currently married, and to have higher family incomes. Men with comorbid AUD and other disorders were more likely to have the clinical features of alcohol dependence than men with AUD without comorbid disorders.ConclusionsInverse associations between AUD and other mental disorders and the higher social status of men with AUD than men without AUD found in this large, representative sample of community-dwelling Chinese males highlight the importance of considering the local substance-use culture when designing clinical or preventive interventions for addictive conditions.

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