scholarly journals Incidence of psychological illness after coronavirus outbreak: a meta-analysis study

2021 ◽  
pp. jech-2020-215927 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fang Cheng Fan ◽  
Shu Yao Zhang ◽  
Yong Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
The Relationship

BackgroundThe COVID-19 has had an enormous impact worldwide and is still spreading. Globally confirmed infections have surpassed 41.1 million, of which more than 1 million resulted in deaths. Considering the relationship between public health disasters and emotional disorders, it is essential to examine psychological well-being related to this pandemic.MethodWe performed a systematic search on psychological problems from PubMed to 10 October 2020, and conducted a meta-analysis using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis V.3 software.ResultsThe results showed a 19.4% and 26.8% pooled incidence for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), respectively, during the SARS and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)-related coronavirus outbreaks. However, overall prevalence of depression was somewhat higher at 27.0% during the COVID-19 period. The pooled incidence of PTSD during COVID-19 compared with SARS and MERS outbreaks, was lower, at 16.4%.ConclusionThe results suggest that there are shared and distinct psychological responses following SARS, MERS and COVID-19, and show pessimistic estimates of a wide range of potentially upcoming psychological problems.

Religion and psychiatry: recent developments in research

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 262-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harold G. Koenig ◽  
Faten Al-Zaben ◽  
Tyler J. VanderWeele
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Religious Involvement ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
The Relationship

SUMMARYThe evidence base on the relationship between religion and mental health is growing rapidly, and we summarise the latest research on the topic. This includes studies on religious involvement and depression, bipolar disorder, suicide, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorders, personality disorder, chronic psychotic disorder, marital/family stability, social support and psychological well-being. We also review a relatively new topic in psychiatry, moral injury, which often accompanies PTSD and may interfere with its treatment. We describe a theoretical model that explains how religion might affect mental health and briefly discuss its applications in clinical practice, including a discussion of religiously integrated therapies for depression, anxiety and other emotional problems. Overall, studies indicate that religious involvement often serves as a powerful resource for patients, one that can be integrated into psychiatric care. At times, however, religion may impede or complicate treatment. This article will help clinicians determine, on the basis of the latest research, whether religion is an asset or a liability for a particular patient.

scholarly journals The relationship between sense of coherence and post-traumatic stress: a meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1562839 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. K. Schäfer ◽  
N. Becker ◽  
L. King ◽  
A. Horsch ◽  
T. Michael
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
The Relationship

Featured Article: The Relationship Between Parent and Child Distress in Pediatric Cancer: A Meta-Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (10) ◽  
pp. 1121-1136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana M Bakula ◽  
Christina M Sharkey ◽  
Megan N Perez ◽  
Hannah C Espeleta ◽  
Kaitlyn L Gamwell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Cancer ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Parental Distress ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Child Distress ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objective Parents and children affected by pediatric cancer are at risk for psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. A link is believed to exist between parent and child distress; however, no systematic analysis of this relationship has occurred. A meta-analysis was conducted to assess the relationship between parent and child distress among families affected by pediatric cancer. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted using EBSCO (searching PsycINFO, MEDLINE, Academic search Premiere, and Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition) and PubMed. The initial search yielded a total of 29,118 articles. Inclusion criteria were that studies assessed the relation between parent and child distress in the context of pediatric cancer, were written in English, and were published in peer-reviewed journals. 28 articles met inclusion criteria. Results A statistically significant association was found between overall parent and child distress (r = .32, p < .001), such that increased parent-reported distress was associated with increased distress in their children. Significant relationships were also present among each type of parental distress (i.e., depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and global distress; rs = .31–.51, ps < .001) and overall child distress. Moderation analyses via meta-regression indicated that parent proxy-report of child symptoms was associated with a stronger relationship between parent and child distress than child self-report of their own distress. Conclusions Aligned with the social–ecological framework, familial factors appear to be highly relevant in understanding distress following pediatric cancer diagnosis. Indeed, greater parent distress was associated with greater child distress.

The relationship between meaning in life and post-traumatic stress symptoms in US military personnel: A meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 277 ◽  
pp. 658-670
Author(s):  
Ian C. Fischer ◽  
Mackenzie L. Shanahan ◽  
Adam T. Hirsh ◽  
Jesse C. Stewart ◽  
Kevin L. Rand
Keyword(s):  
Military Personnel ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Us Military ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
The Relationship
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