scholarly journals Impact of concussion and severe musculoskeletal injuries on the onset of mental health symptoms in male professional rugby players: a 12-month study

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. e000693 ◽  
Author(s):  
Özgür Kilic ◽  
Phil Hopley ◽  
Gino M M J Kerkhoffs ◽  
Mike Lambert ◽  
Evert Verhagen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Musculoskeletal Injuries ◽  
Mental Health Symptoms ◽  
Severe Injuries ◽  
Health Symptoms ◽  
Observational Prospective Cohort Study ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
Rugby Players

ObjectiveThis study explored the association between concussion or musculoskeletal injuries, and the onset of mental health symptoms (MHS) in male professional rugby players over a 12-month period.MethodsObservational prospective cohort study with three measurements over a follow-up period of 12 months. At baseline, 573 participants provided informed consent. A total of 327 male professional rugby players (62% forwards, 38% backs) completed all follow-up assessments at baseline, 6 months and 12 months. The mean (±SD) age, height and weight of the participants at baseline was 25.9 (±4.4) years, 184.9 (±8.7) cm and 101.5 (±14.6) kg, respectively. Number of musculoskeletal injuries and number of confirmed concussions were assessed through single questions. Symptoms of distress, anxiety/depression, sleep disturbance, adverse alcohol use and eating disorders were assessed using validated questionnaires.ResultsProfessional rugby players who sustained a concussion within 12 months of baseline were more likely to develop MHS with ORs ranging from 1.5 (95% CI 1.0 to 2.1) for distress to 2.0 (1.2 to 3.6) for adverse alcohol use. Players who sustained a severe injury within 12 months of baseline were more likely to develop symptoms anxiety/depression with an OR of 1.5 (1.1 to 2.0). There was no significant association in both groups for other MHS.ConclusionsRugby players who sustained concussion or severe injuries are up to two times more likely to develop symptoms of distress, adverse alcohol use or anxiety/depression.

scholarly journals Narrative review of mental illness in cricket with recommendations for mental health support

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e000910
Author(s):  
Thomas McCabe ◽  
Nicholas Peirce ◽  
Paul Gorczynski ◽  
Neil Heron
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Mental Health Symptoms ◽  
Health Symptoms ◽  
Anxiety Depression

IntroductionEpidemiology reporting within the cricketing medical literature has emerged over the past 2 years, with a focus on physical injuries. Despite mental health in elite sport gaining increasing recognition, few studies have addressed mental health symptoms and disorders within cricket. Recently, cricketers have been prominent in the mainstream media describing their lived experiences of mental illness. As a result, some have withdrawn from competition and suggested there is an unmet need for mental health services within the sport.Objectives(i) To appraise the existing evidence on mental health symptoms and disorders amongst cricketers. (ii) To provide guidance on shaping mental health research and services within cricket.DesignA narrative review of the literature from inception of available databases until 26 July 2019, with analysis and recommendations.ResultsFive studies were included in this narrative review. Studies covered a range of mental health symptoms and disorders, including distress, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, suicide, adverse alcohol use, illicit drug use, eating disorders and bipolar disorder. Results indicated that cricketers are at high risk for distress, anxiety, depression and adverse alcohol use. When compared with the general population, cricketers are more likely to experience anxiety and depressive symptoms. Rates of suicide were proposed to be high for test cricketers. Overall, studies to date have been of low quality, demonstrating non-rigorous research methods. Some studies have relied on non-validated questionnaires to collect self-reported data on mental health symptoms and disorders, while others have presented biographical data obtained through searches of the media.ConclusionsThe results of this narrative review highlight the lack of evidence underpinning mental health services for athletes within cricket. We suggest the following recommendations for future research and practice: (i) normalising mental health symptoms and disorders; (ii) working with and helping vulnerable demographic segments within the target population; (iii) designing and implementing early recognition systems of mental health symptoms and disorders; (iv) addressing the mental health needs of cricketers on a population basis.

scholarly journals Patient satisfaction with treatment for alcohol use disorders: comparing patients with and without severe mental health symptoms

2016 ◽  
Vol Volume 10 ◽  
pp. 1489-1500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stacey McCallum ◽  
Jane Andrews ◽  
Matthew Gaughwin ◽  
Deborah Turnbull ◽  
Antonina Mikocka-Walus
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Symptoms ◽  
Health Symptoms ◽  
Satisfaction With Treatment

scholarly journals Alcohol Use, Mental Health Disability, and Violence Victimization in College Women: Exploring Connections

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 1314-1326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Bonomi ◽  
Emily Nichols ◽  
Rebecca Kammes ◽  
Carla D. Chugani ◽  
Natacha M. De Genna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
College Women ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Family Of Origin ◽  
Heavy Drinking ◽  
Mental Health Symptoms ◽  
Health Symptoms ◽  
Violence Victimization ◽  
Depth Interviews

The present study is an analysis of in-depth interviews with college women reporting a mental health disability and at least one experience of intimate partner violence (IPV) or sexual violence (SV) to elucidate how alcohol use is associated with both violence victimization and mental health symptoms. Our findings underscore salient alcohol-related themes in college women with histories of IPV/SV and mental health disability: alcohol use in their family of origin and/or with intimate partners, partying and heavy drinking as a normal college social context, abusive partners and SV perpetrators using alcohol as a mechanism for control and targeted rape, and worsening mental health symptoms after violence exposure, which prompted alcohol use to cope and was associated with vulnerability to more violence.

scholarly journals Correction: Mental disorders and mental health symptoms during imprisonment: A three-year follow-up study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. e0231593
Author(s):  
Caroline Gabrysch ◽  
Rosemarie Fritsch ◽  
Stefan Priebe ◽  
Adrian P. Mundt
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Symptoms ◽  
Health Symptoms ◽  
Follow Up Study

scholarly journals Examining Spouse/Partner Presence as a Moderator in the Relationship Between Mental Health Symptoms and Alcohol Use in OEF/OIF Veterans

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 366-375
Author(s):  
Alicia K. Klanecky ◽  
Jennifer M. Cadigan ◽  
Matthew P. Martens ◽  
Randall E. Rogers
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Mental Health Symptoms ◽  
Health Symptoms ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Occurrence of mental health symptoms and disorders in current and former elite athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (11) ◽  
pp. 700-706 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vincent Gouttebarge ◽  
João Mauricio Castaldelli-Maia ◽  
Paul Gorczynski ◽  
Brian Hainline ◽  
Mary E Hitchcock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Alcohol Misuse ◽  
Elite Athletes ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Mental Health Symptoms ◽  
Health Symptoms ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Former Elite Athletes ◽  
Anxiety Depression

ObjectivesTo present an overview of the existing epidemiological evidence regarding the occurrence of mental health symptoms and disorders among current and former elite athletes.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis.Data sourcesFive electronic databases were searched from inception to November 2018: PubMed (MEDLINE), SportDiscus via EBSCO, PSycINFO via ProQuest, Scopus and Cochrane.Eligibility criteria for selecting studiesWe included original quantitative studies that were written in English, were conducted exclusively among current or former elite athletes, and presented incidence or prevalence rates of symptoms of mental disorders.ResultsTwenty-two relevant original studies about mental health symptoms and disorders among current elite athletes were included: they presented data especially on symptoms of distress, sleep disturbance, anxiety/depression and alcohol misuse. Meta-analyses comprising 2895 to 5555 current elite athletes showed that the prevalence of mental health symptoms and disorders ranged from 19% for alcohol misuse to 34% for anxiety/depression. Fifteen relevant original studies about mental health symptoms and disorders among former elite athletes were included: they similarly presented data especially about symptoms of distress, sleep disturbance, anxiety/depression and alcohol misuse. Meta-analyses comprising 1579 to 1686 former elite athletes showed that the prevalence of mental health symptoms and disorders ranged from 16% for distress to 26% for anxiety/depression.ConclusionsOur meta-analyses showed that the prevalence of mental health symptoms and disorders ranged from 19% for alcohol misuse to 34% for anxiety/depression for current elite athletes, and from 16% for distress to 26% for anxiety/depression for former elite athletes.

Online Problem-Solving Training with and without Peer Support in Veterans with Unmet Mental Health Needs: A Pilot Study of Feasibility, User Acceptability and Patient Engagement (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle Possemato ◽  
Justina Wu ◽  
Carolyn Greene ◽  
Rex MacQueen ◽  
Daniel Blonigen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Mental Health Needs ◽  
Mental Health Symptoms ◽  
Health Symptoms ◽  
Unmet Mental Health

BACKGROUND Electronic health (eHealth) tools have the potential to meet the mental health needs of individuals who have barriers to accessing in-person treatment. However, most users have less than optimal engagement with eHealth tools. Coaching from peer specialists may increase engagement with eHealth. OBJECTIVE This pilot study aimed to 1) test the feasibility and acceptability of a novel, completely automated online system to recruit, screen, enroll, assess, randomize and then deliver an intervention to a national sample of military veterans with unmet mental health needs, 2) investigate whether phone-based peer support increased usage of an online problem-solving training compared to self-directed use and 3) generate hypotheses about potential mechanisms of action for problem-solving and peer support for future full-scale research. METHODS Veterans (n=81) with unmet mental health needs were recruited via social media advertising and enrolled and randomized to self-directed use of an online problem-solving training called Moving Forward (n=28), peer supported Moving Forward (n=27), or a waitlist control (n=26) (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03555435). Participants completed pre and post study measures (8 weeks later) of problem-solving skills and confidence as well as mental health symptoms. Satisfaction was assessed at post-treatment and objective use of Moving Forward was measured with number of log-ins. RESULTS Automated recruitment, enrollment and initial assessment methods were feasible and resulted in a diverse sample of veterans with unmet mental health needs from 38 states. Automated follow-up methods resulted in 46% retention. Peer support was delivered with high fidelity and was associated with favorable patient satisfaction. Participants randomized to receive peer support had significantly more Moving Forward logins than self-directed Moving Forward participants, and those who received peer support had greater decreases in depression. Problem-solving confidence was associated with greater Moving Forward use and improvements in mental health symptoms among participants both with and without peer support. CONCLUSIONS Enrolling and assessing individuals in eHealth studies without human contact is feasible, but different methods or designs are necessary to achieve acceptable participant engagement and follow-up rates. Peer support shows potential for increasing engagement in online interventions and in reducing symptoms. Future research should investigate when and for whom peer support of eHealth is helpful. Problem-solving confidence should be further investigated as a mechanism of action for online problem-solving training. CLINICALTRIAL ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03555435

scholarly journals Sexual Coercion and Mental Health Symptoms Among Heterosexual Men: The Pressure to Say “Yes”

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moisés Próspero ◽  
Peter Fawson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Sexual Coercion ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Male Victims ◽  
Mental Health Symptoms ◽  
Health Symptoms ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
Male University Students

The present study investigated the prevalence of female-to-male intimate partner violence (IPV) and mental health symptoms among 370 male university students. Participants completed surveys that measured three types of IPV victimization (sexual, physical, and psychological) and four types of mental health symptoms (anxiety, depression, hostility, and somatic symptoms). Correlations revealed strong positive associations between sexual, physical, and psychological IPV among male victims. Multiple regressions identified that males who reported psychological and sexual IPV from their female partner were more likely to report higher hostility, anxiety, and somatic symptoms. Further analyses identified that male victims experienced much higher levels of “insisted” sexual coercion rather than “forced” sexual coercion. Mental health practitioners should be aware of the possible mental health symptoms among male IPV victims, specifically from sexual coercion. The study posits that gender socialization does not allow men to refuse sex from an intimate partner and therefore elicit mental health symptoms.

scholarly journals Long-Term Outcomes of Service Women Injured on Combat Deployment

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Jessica R. Watrous ◽  
Cameron T. McCabe ◽  
Amber L. Dougherty ◽  
Abigail M. Yablonsky ◽  
Gretchen Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Behavioral Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Symptoms ◽  
Health Symptoms ◽  
Patient Reported

Sex- and gender-based health disparities are well established and may be of particular concern for service women. Given that injured service members are at high risk of adverse mental and behavioral health outcomes, it is important to address any such disparities in this group, especially in regard to patient-reported outcomes, as much of the existing research has focused on objective medical records. The current study addressed physical and mental health-related quality of life, mental health symptoms, and health behaviors (i.e., alcohol use, sleep, and physical activity) among a sample of service women injured on deployment. Results indicate that about half of injured service women screened positive for a mental health condition, and also evidenced risky health behaviors including problematic drinking, poor sleep, and physical inactivity. Many of the mental and behavioral health variables demonstrated statistically significant associations with each other, supporting the relationships between psychological health and behaviors. Results provide additional evidence for the importance of access to integrated and effective mental healthcare treatment for injured service women and the need for screening in healthcare settings that address the multiple factors (e.g., mental health symptoms, alcohol use, poor sleep) that may lead to poor outcomes.

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