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

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.

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

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igz038.174 ◽

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.

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Mental distress in mothers of young children in Harrogate

Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/s0033291700003639 ◽

1984 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 391-399 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

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.

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P021: Impulsivity and depressive symptoms in people with HIV diagnosed with a common mental disorder from an HIV clinic in Mexico City

Journal of the International AIDS Society ◽

10.7448/ias.18.3.20152 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 18 (3 (Suppl 2)) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hamid Vega-Ramirez ◽

Victor Rodriguez ◽

Jeremy Cruz ◽

Harumi Hirata ◽

Daniela Ferreyra ◽

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Keyword(s):

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Mental Disorder ◽

Mexico City ◽

Common Mental Disorder

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Not all depressive symptoms matter equally: Ratings of the relative importance of nine DSM symptoms in a sample of Indian adolescents

10.31234/osf.io/j35gu ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Akash R Wasil ◽

Sarah Gillespie ◽

Suh Jung Park ◽

Robert DeRubeis

Keyword(s):

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Diagnostic Criteria ◽

Global Mental Health ◽

Importance Rating ◽

Middle Income ◽

Symptoms Of Depression ◽

Indian Adolescents ◽

Patient Health ◽

Subjective Importance ◽

Specific Symptoms

Background: There is widespread debate about the extent to which western diagnostic criteria for depression are appropriate cross-culturally. A key aspect of this debate involves the extent to which individual symptoms are considered important, impairing, and concerning by individuals in low- and middle-income countries. Here, we describe a novel method to understand the degree to which symptoms of depression are most important to individuals, and we illustrate its application in a non-western sample.Methods: We surveyed 1,237 Indian adolescents (47.8% female, Mage= 14.11). Adolescents received the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, a measure of nine DSM-derived depressive symptoms. For each symptom, participants answered three questions designed to assess the degree to which they perceive the symptom as distressing and impairing. The three scores were averaged to form a Subjective Importance Rating (SIR) for each symptom.Results: Anhedonia received the highest SIR, followed by Sad Mood, Suicidal Ideation, and Feeling like a Failure; Psychomotor Problems received the lowest SIRs. Females reported greater SIRs than males, and older students reported greater SIRs than younger students. There was a non-linear relationship between participants' own depressive symptoms and SIRs.Limitations: Participants were recruited from the general population; findings may not generalize to patients or individuals in other countries.Conclusion: Not all symptoms of depression were viewed as equally important. We discuss how the SIR approach can help global mental health researchers identify specific symptoms that are considered most concerning, evaluate the cross-cultural relevance of western diagnostic criteria, and inform the validation of measurement tools.

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

Circulation Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes ◽

10.1161/circoutcomes.7.suppl_1.135 ◽

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.

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

Frontiers in Psychiatry ◽

10.3389/fpsyt.2021.689957 ◽

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 > 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.

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Temperament, character and symptoms of anxiety and depression in the general population

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2005.09.003 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 21 (6) ◽

pp. 389-395 ◽

Cited By ~ 95

Author(s):

Pekka Jylhä ◽

Erkki Isometsä

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Family History ◽

General Population ◽

Mental Disorder ◽

Health Care Use ◽

Harm Avoidance ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Symptoms Of Depression ◽

The Past ◽

History Of

AbstractFew studies have investigated the relationship of temperament and character, as conceptualized in the Temperament and Character Inventory–Revised (TCI-R), to symptoms of depression and anxiety in the general population. In this study a random sample of subjects (20 to 70 years), in two Finnish cities, were surveyed with the TCI-R, Beck Depression and Anxiety Inventories, plus questions related to diagnosed lifetime mental disorders, health care use for psychiatric reasons during the past 12 months, and history of mental disorders in first-degree relatives. Altogether 347 subjects (38.6%) responded. Of the TCI-R dimensions, Harm Avoidance correlated with symptoms of depression (rs = 0.555, p < 0.001), anxiety (rs= 0.560, p < 0.001), self-reported lifetime mental disorder (rs = 0.272, p< 0.001), health care use for psychiatric reason during the past 12 months (rs = 0.241, p< 0.001) and family history of mental disorder (rs = 0.202, p<0.001). Self-directedness correlated negatively with symptoms of depression (rs = -0.495, p< 0.001), anxiety (rs = -0.458, p < 0.001), lifetime mental disorder (rs = 0.225, p< 0.001) and health care use (rs = -0.135, p = 0.013). Overall, Harm Avoidance and Self-directedness seem to associate moderately with depressive and anxiety symptoms, and somewhat predict self-reported use of health services for psychiatric reasons, and lifetime mental disorder. High harm avoidance may associate with a family history of mental disorder.

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

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2018-0193 ◽

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.

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Psychiatric outcomes 10 years after treatment with antidepressants or anxiolytics

The British Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1192/bjp.bp.107.043430 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 193 (4) ◽

pp. 327-331 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Ian Colman ◽

Tim J. Croudace ◽

Michael E. J. Wadsworth ◽

Diana Kuh ◽

Peter B. Jones

Keyword(s):

Mental Disorder ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

Short Term ◽

Beneficial Effects ◽

Symptoms Of Depression ◽

Willingness To Seek Help ◽

Psychiatric Outcomes ◽

Treatment Analysis ◽

Term Maintenance

BackgroundAntidepressants and anxiolytics have demonstrated short-term efficacy; however, little is known about the long-term effectiveness of these drugs.AimsTo investigate long-term psychiatric outcomes following antidepressant and/or anxiolytic use during an episode of mental disorder in mid-life.MethodMembers of the 1946 British birth cohort were assessed for symptoms of depression and anxiety at age 43. Among 157 with mental disorder, those using antidepressants and/or anxiolytics were compared with those not using medications on psychiatric outcomes at age 53.ResultsUse of antidepressants or anxiolytics was associated with a lower prevalence of mental disorder at age 53 (odds ratio (OR)=0.3, 95% CI 0.1–1.0) after adjustment for eight variables in a propensity-for-treatment analysis. Only 24% of those being treated with medications at age 43 were still using them at 53.ConclusionsUse of antidepressants or anxiolytics during an episode of mental disorder may have long-term beneficial effects on mental health. This may be because of a demonstrated willingness to seek help rather than long-term maintenance therapy.

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

Nutrition Reviews ◽

10.1093/nutrit/nuz023 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 77 (8) ◽

pp. 557-571 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

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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