Aerobic Training Performed at Ventilatory Threshold Improves Psychological Outcomes in Adolescents With Obesity

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 851-856
Author(s):  
Yara Fidelix ◽  
Mara C. Lofrano-Prado ◽  
Leonardo S. Fortes ◽  
James O. Hill ◽  
Ann E. Caldwell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Ventilatory Threshold ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Outcomes ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Vigorous Exercise ◽  
High Intensity Training ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Clinical Counseling

Background: Physical activity may be as effective as some drugs for improving psychological outcomes; however, vigorous exercise may be needed for improving these outcomes in adolescents with obesity. The aim of this study is to examine the effects of low- and high-intensity training on self-esteem and symptoms of depression and anxiety in adolescents with obesity. Methods: A total of 62 pubertal adolescents with obesity (age 15 [1.5] y, body mass index 34.87 [4.22] kg/m2) were randomized into high-intensity group (HIG, n = 31) or low-intensity group (LIG, n = 31) for 24 weeks. All participants also received nutritional, psychological, and clinical counseling. Body composition and measures of depressive symptoms, anxiety, and self-esteem were assessed at baseline and after 24 weeks. Results: Depressive symptoms decreased significantly in both HIG (d = 1.16) and LIG (d = 0.45) (P ≤ .01). Trait anxiety decreased after 24 weeks for HIG (d = 0.81, P = .002) and LIG (d = 0.31, P = .002). No changes were observed in state anxiety or self-esteem. Conclusions: Results from the present study demonstrate that 24 weeks of multidisciplinary intervention improves depression and anxiety symptoms in adolescents with obesity; however, the magnitude of changes is higher in HIG compared with LIG.

scholarly journals Systematic review: Symptoms of parental depression and anxiety and offspring overweight

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Paula Lobo Marco ◽  
Inaê Dutra Valério ◽  
Christian Loret de Mola Zanatti ◽  
Helen Gonçalves
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Common Mental Disorder ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Recurrent Depression ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the existing literature on the association between parents’ depression and anxiety and their influence on their children’s weight during childhood, identifying possible mechanisms involved in this association. METHODS: A systematic search of the literature was conducted in the PubMed, PsycINFO and SciELO databases, using the following descriptors: (maternal OR mother* OR parent* OR paternal OR father) AND (“common mental disorder” OR “mental health” OR “mental disorder” OR “depressive disorder” OR depress* OR anxiety OR “anxiety disorder”) AND (child* OR pediatric OR offspring) AND (overweight OR obes* OR “body mass index” OR BMI). A total of 1,187 articles were found after peer selection. RESULTS: In total, 16 articles that met the inclusion criteria were selected for the review. Most of them investigated depressive symptoms and only three, symptoms of maternal anxiety. The evaluated studies suggested a positive association between symptoms of maternal depression and higher risk of childhood obesity. The results diverged according to the chronicity of depressive symptoms (episodic or recurrent depression) and income of the investigated country (high or middle income). Mechanisms were identified passing by quality of parenthood, affecting behaviors related to physical activity and child-feeding, as mediators of the association. CONCLUSIONS: We conclude there is evidence of a positive relationship between the occurrence of maternal symptoms of depression and anxiety and childhood obesity. It is emphasized the need for a better understanding on the effect of depressive symptoms and the contextual factors involved in this relationship so that effective intervention strategies can be implemented.

scholarly journals THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM, NOT ANXIETY OR DEPRESSION: HOW INSOMNIA SYMPTOMS PREDICT ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S45-S45
Author(s):  
Courtney J Bolstad ◽  
Anisha L Thomas ◽  
Michael R Nadorff
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Early Bird ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Insomnia Symptoms

Abstract Symptoms of insomnia are associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults, yet less is known about the impact of specific forms of insomnia (i.e. onset, maintenance, and terminal insomnia). We explored how insomnia type predicted symptoms of anxiety and depression in older adults (n = 133; mean age 69, range 65-89). We hypothesized that onset and maintenance insomnia would have stronger relations to depression and anxiety than terminal insomnia. Regression analyses indicated that onset insomnia was the only significant predictor of anxiety symptoms, and maintenance was the only significant predictor of depressive symptoms. Thus, our findings suggest that despite overlap between depression and anxiety, insomnia may have different mechanisms of affecting each disorder. Implications for the treatment of anxiety and depressive symptoms by addressing insomnia problems will be discussed.

Mental distress in mothers of young children in Harrogate

1984 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 391-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Berg ◽  
Alan Butler ◽  
Jackson Houston ◽  
Ralph McGuire
Keyword(s):  
General Practice ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Mental Distress ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Personal Relationships ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression

SynopsisTwo hundred and forty women with young children who were patients in a Harrogate general practice were studied. About a third of them were found to be suffering from ‘mental distress’. Younger mothers were more affected. The number and spacing of their children were not related to symptoms of depression and anxiety, but poor personal relationships and difficulties getting out and about were so related, despite relatively affluent circumstances. Children of distressed mothers were more inclined to be disturbed. A controlled trial using amitryptyline involving 25 of the women suggested that this drug can improve depressive symptoms under these circumstances and that the improvement is likely to be maintained over the course of a year.

Abstract 135: Change in Cognition, Depression, and Anxiety Following Catheter Ablation

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane S Saczynski ◽  
Heather M Richardson ◽  
Alexandra Hajduk ◽  
Catarina I Kiefe ◽  
Robert J Goldberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Catheter Ablation ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Post Procedure ◽  
Clinical Benefits

Background: Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) commonly experience symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath and chest discomfort. The severity of AF-related symptoms is associated with psychosocial factors such as anxiety and depression. Limited data suggests that catheter ablation, a treatment option in symptomatic patients with AF, reduces depression and anxiety but its effect on cognitive function remains unclear. Methods: Participants were 38 AF patients (mean age = 63 years ±8; 68% male, 66% paroxysmal AF) undergoing an index catheter ablation for AF at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and interviewed pre-ablation and post ablation (1-week, 1 month and 3 months) as part of an ongoing study of AF treatment and psychosocial factors. A total of 150 ablation patients will be included in the final sample. Cognitive function was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Battery (impairment = score <27 on the 30 point scale), depression by the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) and anxiety by the Generalized Anxiety Score (GAD). Trajectories of depressive symptoms, anxiety and cognitive function were modeled before and after catheter ablation using linear mixed models adjusting for age, sex, AF type (paroxysmal vs other), and history of coronary artery disease or diabetes. Results: Patients reported high levels of depressive symptoms and anxiety and many (>50%) were cognitively impaired prior to ablation. Cognitive function increased following ablation, with improvements observed as early as one week after catheter ablation and continued to improve at 3-months post procedure (Table). Symptoms of depression and anxiety declined immediately following ablation and continued to decline through 3-months post procedure but changes were not statistically significant and may have been limited by power. Conclusions: Catheter-based ablation was associated with improved symptoms of depression and anxiety as well as cognitive function among patients with symptomatic AF. Knowledge of the patient-centered, as well as clinical, benefits of the various treatments for AF will guide patients, their families and their physicians make informed treatment choices.

scholarly journals Assessing Changes in Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety During Four Weeks of Cannabis Abstinence Among Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan E. Cooke ◽  
Jodi M. Gilman ◽  
Erin Lamberth ◽  
Natali Rychik ◽  
Brenden Tervo-Clemmens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Contingency Management ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Cannabis Use ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Significant Symptom

Background: Cannabis use is prevalent among adolescents, and many report using in attempts to alleviate negative mood and anxiety. Abstinence from substances such as alcohol and tobacco has been reported to improve symptoms of anxiety and depression. Few studies have examined the effect of cannabis abstinence on symptoms of anxiety and depression.Objective: To test the effect of 4 weeks of continuous cannabis abstinence on depressive and anxious symptoms.Methods: Healthy, non-treatment seeking adolescents who used cannabis at least weekly (n = 179) were randomized to either 4 weeks of cannabis abstinence achieved through a contingency management paradigm (CB-Abst) or cannabis use monitoring without an abstinence requirement (CB-Mon). Abstinence was assessed by self-report verified with quantitative assay of urine for cannabinoids. Anxiety and depressive symptoms were assessed weekly with the Mood and Anxiety Symptom Questionnaire (MASQ).Results: Symptoms of depression and anxiety decreased throughout the study for all participants (MASQ-AA: stnd beta = −0.08, p = 0.01, MASQ-GDA: stnd beta = −0.11, p = 0.003, MASQ-GDD: stnd beta = −0.08, p = 0.02) and did not differ significantly between randomization groups (p's &gt; 0.46). Exploratory analyses revealed a trend that abstinence may be associated with greater improvement in symptoms of anxiety and depression among those using cannabis to cope with negative affect and those with potentially hazardous levels of cannabis use.Conclusions: Among adolescents who use cannabis at least weekly, 4 weeks of cannabis abstinence was not associated with a significant change in anxiety or depressive symptoms compared to continued use. For recreational cannabis users who may be concerned about reducing their use for fear of increased symptoms of anxiety and depression, findings suggest that significant symptom worsening may not occur within the first 4 weeks of abstinence. Further studies are needed in clinical populations where anxiety and depression symptoms are measured more frequently and for a longer period of abstinence. Future studies are also needed to determine whether there are subgroups of adolescents who are uniquely impacted by sustained cannabis abstinence.

scholarly journals Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety, Self-Esteem and Educational Social Skills in Public School Teachers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aixa Hafsha
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Public School ◽  
School Context ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
World Population ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Public School Teachers ◽  
School Teachers

Depression and anxiety symptoms are increasingly common in the world population and may damage different aspects of life. In the school context, these symptoms may affect teachers’ self-esteem and educational social skills. This study aimed to evaluate and compare depression and anxiety symptoms, self-esteem and educational social skills in first and last grades elementary public school teachers, with 196 teachers, men and women, aged 18 years or older. The instruments applied were: a sociodemographic questionnaire, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Population Screening Scale for Depression Epidemiological Studies Center (CES-D), Depressive Symptoms Intensity Survey (LIS-D), the Anxiety Symptoms Intensity Survey (LIS-A), the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and the Inventory of Educational Social Skills-Teachers (IHSE). The main results indicate differences between the two teachers’ groups regarding the levels of depressive and anxiety symptoms, some educational social skills and self-esteem. Future studies with teachers should consider specific aspects of teaching work.

scholarly journals PENGARUH KELEKATAN AYAH TERHADAP GEJALA DEPRESI REMAJA PEREMPUAN DI KOTA BANDUNG

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-132
Author(s):  
Jannah Yuniar ◽  
Indri Utami Sumaryanti
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Attributional Style ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Simple Linear Regression ◽  
Teenage Girls ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Regression Test

Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of father-daughter attachment towards adolescent depressive symptoms in Bandung. The sampling technique in this study was purposive sampling with a questionnaire data collection method. The instruments used in this study were the Inventory of Parent And Peer Attachment (IPPA) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The sample in this study were 64 teenage girls in Bandung aged 15-24 years who have experienced three symptoms of depression for at least 2 weeks. The simple linear regression test results show that the higher the father attachment, the lower the depressive symptoms of female adolescents in Bandung. However, the magnitude of this influence is only 13.9%. For future researchers who are interested in investigating further about this variable, it is suggested to include control variables that can contribute to depressive symptoms, such as self-esteem, self-concept, self-efficacy, attributional style, and social support.

Perspectives and Determinants for Training-Intensity Distribution in Elite Endurance Athletes

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 1151-1156
Author(s):  
Jan G. Bourgois ◽  
Gil Bourgois ◽  
Jan Boone
Keyword(s):  
Intensity Distribution ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Ventilatory Threshold ◽  
Important Determinant ◽  
Endurance Athletes ◽  
Training Intensity ◽  
High Intensity Training ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Intensity Training ◽  
Over Time

Training-intensity distribution (TID), or the intensity of training and its distribution over time, has been considered an important determinant of the outcome of a training program in elite endurance athletes. The polarized and pyramidal TID, both characterized by a high amount of low-intensity training (below the first lactate or ventilatory threshold), but with different contributions of threshold training (between the first and second lactate or ventilatory threshold) and high-intensity training (above the second lactate or ventilatory threshold), have been reported most frequently in elite endurance athletes. However, the choice between these 2 TIDs is not straightforward. This article describes the historical, evolutionary, and physiological perspectives of the success of the polarized and pyramidal TID and proposes determinants that should be taken into account when choosing the most appropriate TID.

scholarly journals Effect of saffron supplementation on symptoms of depression and anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 77 (8) ◽  
pp. 557-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfgang Marx ◽  
Melissa Lane ◽  
Tetyana Rocks ◽  
Anu Ruusunen ◽  
Amy Loughman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Publication Bias ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Crocus Sativus ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Positive Effect

Abstract Context Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) has gained interest as a potential treatment in psychiatry. Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis sought to investigate the effect of saffron supplementation, as both an adjunctive therapy and monotherapy, on symptoms of depression and anxiety in clinical and general populations compared with pharmacotherapy or placebo. Data sources Using the PRISMA guidelines, a systematic literature review of randomized controlled trials was conducted. Data extraction A meta-analysis was conducted to determine treatment effect. Risk of bias was assessed using the Jadad scale. Results Twenty-three studies were included. Saffron had a large positive effect size when compared with placebo for depressive symptoms (g = 0.99, P < 0.001) and anxiety symptoms (g = 0.95, P < 0.006). Saffron also had a large positive effect size when used as an adjunct to antidepressants for depressive symptoms (g = 1.23, P = 0.028). Egger’s regression test found evidence of publication bias. Conclusions Saffron could be an effective intervention for symptoms of depression and anxiety; however, due to evidence of publication bias and lack of regional diversity, further trials are required. PROSPERO registration CRD42017070060.

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