DSM-5 pathological personality domains as vulnerability factors in predicting COVID-19-related anxiety symptoms

Background Neuroticism and stress are important vulnerability factors in the development and outcome of anxiety symptoms. However, as neuroticism is a heterogeneity trait, it is still unclear how different neuroticism factors contribute to anxiety symptoms independently or in conjunction with stress. Thus, different factors of neuroticism were extracted in the present longitudinal study using the bi-factor model. The prediction effect of these different factors on anxiety symptoms and their combined effects with stress in both adolescent and adult samples were examined. Method Participants (592 adolescents and 638 young adults) in Hunan China were included. In the initial assessment in our longitudinal study, participants were asked to complete measurements that assessed neuroticism, stress, and anxiety symptoms. Next, a monthly assessment of stress and anxiety symptoms was completed for the subsequent 6 months. The bi-factor model was used to extract different factors of neuroticism. The hierarchical linear model was used to analyze longitudinal multi-wave data. Result Several model fit indices were used to evaluate the bi-factor model fit for neuroticism (adolescent: Tucker-Lewis index (TLI) = 0.957, comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.973, RMSEA = 0.040, Chi-Square = 80.471; early adults: TLI = 0.957, CFI = 0.973, RMSEA = 0.042, Chi-Square = 88.465). The results of hierarchical linear modeling analyses indicated that the general factor of neuroticism possessed a predictive effect on anxiety symptoms (adolescents: F = 36.77, p < 0.0001, early adults: F = 30.44, p < 0.0001); The negative effect factor only had the prediction effect on anxiety symptoms in early adults (adolescents: F = 0.65, p > 0.05; early adults: F = 4.84, p < 0.05); No prediction of self-reproach factor was found on anxiety symptoms (adolescents: F = 3.79, p > 0.05; early adults: F = 0.02, p > 0.05); the interactive effects of the general factor and stress on anxiety symptoms were only found in early adulthood (adolescents: F = 0.13, p > 0.05; early adults: F = 11.55, p < 0.01). Conclusion Our results suggested that the bi-factor model achieved a satisfactory fit for neuroticism measurement and supported that the anxiety symptoms were induced by the main effects of the general factor in both age samples and the negative factor only in adults. The general factor of neuroticism, but not the negative factor could make an additive effect for anxiety symptoms in face of stress, which meant that the homogeneity of neuroticism played a more significant role in further anxiety symptoms than heterogeneity when coping with stress.

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Predictors of change in anxiety symptoms of older persons: results from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam

Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/s0033291799001956 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 30 (3) ◽

pp. 515-527 ◽

Cited By ~ 60

Author(s):

E. DE BEURS ◽

A. T. F. BEEKMAN ◽

D. J. H. DEEG ◽

R. VAN DYCK ◽

W. VAN TILBURG

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Life Events ◽

Older Persons ◽

Late Life ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Stressful Event ◽

Stress Model ◽

Vulnerability Factors ◽

Logistic Regression Models

Background. Data on the course of anxiety in late life are scarce. The present study sets out to investigate the course of anxiety, as measured by the HADS-A (Zigmond & Snaith, 1983) in community dwelling older persons, and to evaluate predictive factors for change over 3 years in anxiety symptoms following the vulnerability/stress model.Method. Based on the first anxiety assessment, two cohorts were formed: subjects with and subjects without anxiety symptoms. In the non-anxious cohort (N = 1602) we studied risk factors for the development of anxiety symptoms; in the anxious cohort (N = 563) the same factors were evaluated on their predictive value for restitution of symptoms. Risk factors included vulnerability factors (demographics, health status, personality characteristics and social resources) and stressors (life events occurring in between both anxiety assessments). Logistic regression models estimated the effects of vulnerability factors, stress and their interaction on the likelihood of becoming anxious and chronicity of anxiety symptoms.Results. It was indicated that the best predictors for becoming anxious were being female, high neuroticism, hearing/eyesight problems and life-events. Female sex and neuroticism also increased the likelihood of chronicity of anxiety symptoms in older adults, but life events were not related to chronicity. The main stressful event in late life associated with anxiety was death of one's partner. Vulnerability factors and stress added on to each other rather than their interaction being associated with development or chronicity of anxiety.Conclusion. The vulnerability/stress model offers a useful framework for organizing risk factors for development and chronicity of anxiety symptoms in older persons, but no support was attained for the hypothesis that vulnerability and stress amplify each others effects. Finally, the results indicate to whom preventive efforts should be directed: persons high in neuroticism, women, and those who experience distressing life events.

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Mental health and loneliness in the German general population during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to a representative pre-pandemic assessment

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-94434-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Manfred E. Beutel ◽

Nora Hettich ◽

Mareike Ernst ◽

Gabriele Schmutzer ◽

Ana N. Tibubos ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

General Population ◽

Anxiety Symptoms ◽

Socioeconomic Disparities ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Vulnerability Factors ◽

Future Studies ◽

Face To Face ◽

Younger Age ◽

Mental Health Interventions

AbstractDuring the pandemic, the extent of subsequent mental health strains is an important issue. A representative face-to-face survey was conducted to assess mental health consequences in the general population and to identify mental health risk factors. In a representative German sample (N = 2,503), we assessed depression and anxiety symptoms by the PHQ-4 and loneliness by a validated item. An earlier survey (2018) which used the same methods and had comparable response rates served as comparison. Scores of depression and anxiety symptoms increased from an average of 0.89 (SD = 1.21) and 0.77 (SD = 1.17) in 2018 to 1.14 (SD = 1.23) and 1.05 (SD = 1.31) in 2020. Loneliness did not increase (M = 1.35, SD = 0.68 in 2018; M = 1.38, SD = 0.78 in 2020), affecting about one in four participants to some degree. Younger participants and women were most likely to report depression, anxiety, and loneliness. As in the previous survey, social inequality factors contributed to distress and loneliness. The small overall increase of distress was consistent with recent German panel studies. In future studies and mental health interventions female sex, younger age, and socioeconomic disparities need to be considered as vulnerability factors for distress.

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La dissociation de Janet au DSM-5

French Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/s2590-2415(19)30049-2 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 ◽

pp. S22

Author(s):

C. Hingray

Keyword(s):

Dsm 5

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Onlinesucht – Realität auch ohne offizielle Diagnose

Therapeutische Umschau ◽

10.1024/0040-5930/a000559 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 71 (10) ◽

pp. 599-607 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Martin Neuenschwander

Keyword(s):

Soziale Netzwerke ◽

Klinische Praxis ◽

Dsm 5 ◽

Empirische Studien ◽

Digitale Medien ◽

Icd 10

Digitale Medien sind mittlerweile unentbehrlich in Schule, Beruf, Familie und Freizeit und durchdringen unseren Alltag immer stärker. Dazu vermögen sie die Menschen aller Altersstufen zu faszinieren dank vielfältiger und immer neuer Nutzungsmöglichkeiten für Kommunikation, Unterhaltung und Spiel. Von großer Relevanz sind diesbezüglich insbesondere soziale Netzwerke und Onlinespiele, an denen sich täglich Millionen beteiligen. Der Großteil der Bevölkerung nutzt diese interaktiven Medien funktional, selbstbestimmt und genussvoll. Andererseits belegen empirische Studien, dass eine Minderheit von 1 % bis 6 % ein dysfunktionales, suchtartiges Verhalten zeigt, typischerweise bei der Onlinekommunikation, beim Computerspiel oder beim Konsum von erotisch-pornografischem Bildmaterial. Das Störungsbild „Onlinesucht“ ist zwar eine Realität, figuriert bisher aber nicht als offizielle Diagnose in den Klassifikationssystemen ICD-10 und DSM-5. Die Fachdiskussion über die nosologische Einordnung des Störungsbildes ist noch im Gang. Für die klinische Praxis existieren allerdings bereits jetzt valide diagnostische Hilfestellungen. Da das zur Verfügung stehende professionelle Beratungs- und Therapieangebot nur spärlich in Anspruch genommen wird, kommt der medizinischen Grundversorgung für die Früherkennung und Triage hinsichtlich adäquater Interventionen eine wichtige Bedeutung zu. Im deutschsprachigen Raum stehen verschiedene webbasierte Plattformen für Prävention, Beratung und Therapie zur Verfügung.

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DSM-5 alcohol use disorder features among treatment-seeking older adults

SUCHT - Zeitschrift für Wissenschaft und Praxis / Journal of Addiction Research and Practice ◽

10.1024/0939-5911/a000550 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 64 (4) ◽

pp. 185-196 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Silke Behrendt ◽

Barbara Braun ◽

Randi Bilberg ◽

Gerhard Bühringer ◽

Michael Bogenschutz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Alcohol Use ◽

Alcohol Use Disorder ◽

The Elderly ◽

Treatment Seeking ◽

Controlled Clinical Trial ◽

Dsm 5 ◽

Wide Range ◽

And Gender ◽

International Multicenter

Abstract. Background: The number of older adults with alcohol use disorder (AUD) is expected to rise. Adapted treatments for this group are lacking and information on AUD features in treatment seeking older adults is scarce. The international multicenter randomized-controlled clinical trial “ELDERLY-Study” with few exclusion criteria was conducted to investigate two outpatient AUD-treatments for adults aged 60+ with DSM-5 AUD. Aims: To add to 1) basic methodological information on the ELDERLY-Study by providing information on AUD features in ELDERLY-participants taking into account country and gender, and 2) knowledge on AUD features in older adults seeking outpatient treatment. Methods: baseline data from the German and Danish ELDERLY-sites (n=544) were used. AUD diagnoses were obtained with the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview, alcohol use information with Form 90. Results: Lost control, desired control, mental/physical problem, and craving were the most prevalent (> 70 %) AUD-symptoms. 54.9 % reported severe DSM-5 AUD (moderate: 28.2 %, mild: 16.9 %). Mean daily alcohol use was 6.3 drinks at 12 grams ethanol each. 93.9 % reported binging. More intense alcohol use was associated with greater AUD-severity and male gender. Country effects showed for alcohol use and AUD-severity. Conclusion: European ELDERLY-participants presented typical dependence symptoms, a wide range of severity, and intense alcohol use. This may underline the clinical significance of AUD in treatment-seeking seniors.

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Therapie alkoholbezogener Störungen im Alter: Ergebnisse der deutschen Stichprobe der randomisiert-kontrollierten ELDERLY-Studie bis zum 12-Monats-Follow-up

SUCHT - Zeitschrift für Wissenschaft und Praxis / Journal of Addiction Research and Practice ◽

10.1024/0939-5911/a000595 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 65 (2) ◽

pp. 101-114 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Barbara Braun ◽

Silke Behrendt ◽

Daniela Piontek ◽

Ludwig Kraus ◽

Gerhard Bühringer

Keyword(s):

Sich Eine ◽

Complete Case ◽

Intention To Treat ◽

Dsm 5

Zusammenfassung. Zielsetzung: Der demographische Wandel lässt eine höhere Anzahl älterer Personen mit Alkoholproblemen erwarten, deren therapeutische Versorgung bislang unzureichend ist. Mit der internationalen, randomisiert-kontrollierten ELDERLY-Studie wurden zwei Varianten einer ambulanten psychotherapeutischen Behandlung für Personen ab 60 Jahren mit einer Alkoholkonsumstörung nach DSM-5 (AS) in drei Ländern erprobt. Methodik: Nach der Baseline-Befragung wurden die zufällig zugeordneten Behandlungsgruppen nach 1, 3, 6 und 12 Monaten erneut untersucht. Erfasst wurden Veränderungen (Zeit und Gruppe) hinsichtlich Trinkmenge, Anzahl abstinenter Tage, Anzahl Tage Rauschtrinken und Tage risikoarmen Konsums sowie Anzahl zutreffender DSM-5-Kriterien für AS. Complete-Case- und Intention-to-treat-Analysen werden für die deutsche Teilstichprobe vorgestellt (n=203). Ergebnisse: Für beide Behandlungsgruppen ergaben sich stabil bis zu 12 Monate nach Baseline ein Anstieg der Abstinenzrate (18 %; t0: 4 %), des Anteils der Personen ohne einen Tag mit riskantem Konsum (45 %, t0: 4 %) sowie ohne Rauschtrinken (68 %, t0: 15 %). Auch zeigte sich eine Verringerung der Trinkmenge (Median bei 27 g Reinalkohol pro Trinktag; t0: 58 g) und Anzahl erfüllter AS-Kriterien (Median bei 2; t0: 5). Schlussfolgerungen: Die Verbesserungen des Trinkverhaltens und der AS-Symptome waren trotz relativ kurzer Behandlungsdauer stabil. Motivierende Interventionen, insbesondere die persönliche Rückmeldung zum Trinkverhalten, bewirken auch bei älteren Personen mit alkoholbezogenen Störungen Verhaltensänderungen. Ein therapeutischer Nihilismus ist unangebracht; vielmehr sollten spezifische Bedürfnisse der Zielgruppe beachtet und in passenden Versorgungsangeboten umgesetzt werden.

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Comparison of Alcohol Use Disorders in DSM and ICD

SUCHT - Zeitschrift für Wissenschaft und Praxis / Journal of Addiction Research and Practice ◽

10.1024/0939-5911/a000663 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 66 (3) ◽

pp. 143-153

Author(s):

Jessica W. M. Wong ◽

Friedrich M. Wurst ◽

Ulrich W. Preuss

Keyword(s):

Alcohol Use Disorders ◽

International Classification Of Diseases ◽

Clinical Use ◽

Diagnostic Systems ◽

Statistical Manual ◽

Diagnostic And Statistical Manual ◽

Dsm 5 ◽

Classification Of Diseases ◽

Historical Developments

Abstract. Introduction: With advances in medicine, our understanding of diseases has deepened and diagnostic criteria have evolved. Currently, the most frequently used diagnostic systems are the ICD (International Classification of Diseases) and the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) to diagnose alcohol-related disorders. Results: In this narrative review, we follow the historical developments in ICD and DSM with their corresponding milestones reflecting the scientific research and medical considerations of their time. The current diagnostic concepts of DSM-5 and ICD-11 and their development are presented. Lastly, we compare these two diagnostic systems and evaluate their practicability in clinical use.

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