scholarly journals Developing Technology-Enabled Solutions for College Students to Cope with Factors Leading to Health Problems

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-60
Author(s):  
Timaf Ishak ◽  
Angelica Torres ◽  
Onur Asan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues

The purpose of this paper is to identify the leading causes of mental health issues among college students and determine a possible solution to mitigate these problems. The data presented was gathered through interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The study concluded that college students typically use various technologies to alleviate their stress.

Media, Social Media, and the Securitization of Mental Health Problems in Nepal

2021 ◽  
pp. 838-859
Author(s):  
Sudeep Uprety ◽  
Rajesh Ghimire
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mainstream Media ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Securitization Theory ◽  
Journalistic Professionalism

This chapter attempts to unfold the trend and nature of mainstream and social media coverage on mental health issues in Nepal through suicide case of Yama Buddha, a popular musician. Using the securitization theory and concepts of threat construction and threat neutralization, major findings through content analysis and key informant interviews reveal reputed mainstream media following cautious route towards threat neutralization and therefore, maintaining a level of journalistic professionalism. However, especially in the other online media, blogs, and other social media, there were sensationalist words and tone used to attract the audience, triggering various sorts of emotional responses, thereby fulfilling the act of securitization. Major recommendations from this chapter include more awareness and understanding about the nature and type of mental health problems; capacity building of journalists and media professionals to better understand and report on mental health problems; development and proper implementation of media guidelines on reporting mental health issues.

scholarly journals Global prevalence of mental health issues among the general population during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Surapon Nochaiwong ◽  
Chidchanok Ruengorn ◽  
Kednapa Thavorn ◽  
Brian Hutton ◽  
Ratanaporn Awiphan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
General Population ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Global Prevalence ◽  
Mental Health Issues

AbstractTo provide a contemporary global prevalence of mental health issues among the general population amid the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. We searched electronic databases, preprint databases, grey literature, and unpublished studies from January 1, 2020, to June 16, 2020 (updated on July 11, 2020), with no language restrictions. Observational studies using validated measurement tools and reporting data on mental health issues among the general population were screened to identify all relevant studies. We have included information from 32 different countries and 398,771 participants. The pooled prevalence of mental health issues amid the COVID-19 pandemic varied widely across countries and regions and was higher than previous reports before the COVID-19 outbreak began. The global prevalence estimate was 28.0% for depression; 26.9% for anxiety; 24.1% for post-traumatic stress symptoms; 36.5% for stress; 50.0% for psychological distress; and 27.6% for sleep problems. Data are limited for other aspects of mental health issues. Our findings highlight the disparities between countries in terms of the poverty impacts of COVID-19, preparedness of countries to respond, and economic vulnerabilities that impact the prevalence of mental health problems. Research on the social and economic burden is needed to better manage mental health problems during and after epidemics or pandemics. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD 42020177120.

scholarly journals Mental Health and Academic Success of First-Year College Students

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tammy Jordan Wyatt ◽  
Sara B Oswalt ◽  
Yesenia Ochoa
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
First Year Experience ◽  
First Year ◽  
College Health ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues

The prevalence and severity of mental health issues are increasing among college students, and such issues pose a threat to health and academic performance. Responses from 66,159 undergraduate students about mental health and academics from the American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment II were examined using regression analyses. Differences in mental health diagnoses were found by classification with first-year students reporting higher rates of self-injury and seriously considering suicide. Upperclassmen reported higher rates of academic impact from mental health factors. Findings indicate one’s first-year of college as the prime time to promote awareness of and strategies to prevent mental health issues or negative academic effects; implications for first-year experience programs are discussed. 

Mental Health Issues in Institutionalized Adolescent Orphans

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aijaz Ahmed Bhat ◽  
Dr. Sadaqat Rahman ◽  
Nasir Mohammad Bhat
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Dependence ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Separation Anxiety ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Separation Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Mental Health Issues

The aim of the study was to determine the nature and extend of Mental Health issues in institutionalized adolescent orphans of District Kupwara. A case study of orphans aged 11 to 17 years from 04 orphanages in Kupwara. A structured and internationally standardized interview schedule MINI Kid (Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview for Kids) was used for data collection and socio-demographic sheet was also used for additional information. Kapuswaour’s scale was used to see the Socio-economic status of kids. Data were cleaned and analyzed by SPSS version 16.00 windows. Eleven participants (13.75%) met DSM 1V criteria for MDE, 6.5% reported suicidal tendencies, 11.25% showed dysthymic symptoms, 10% panic disorder, 20% agoraphobia, 7.5% separation anxiety disorder, 16.25% social phobia, 15% specific phobia, 6.25% PTSD symptoms, 1.25% substance dependence (Non-alcoholic), 3.75% ADHD, 1.25% conduct disorder, 3.75% ODD, 8.75% GAD and nineteen participants i.e. 23.75% showed co-morbid conditions. Orphan-hood brings a host of various mental health vulnerabilities. A cultural recognition of Mental Health problems and the long term negative consequences of these issues need to be developed and interventions to address these vulnerabilities and risks for mental health problems among institutionalized orphans.

Mental Health Issues Facing a Diverse Sample of College Students: Results from the College Student Mental Health Survey

NASPA Journal ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Soet ◽  
Todd Sevig
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
College Student ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Student Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
College Student Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Survey

Over the past 5 years there has been increased attention given to mental health issues on college and university campuses across the country. However, few research efforts have been conducted to systematically investigate the mental health of college students. The College Student Mental Health Survey was undertaken as a first step towards gaining a better understanding of the broad range of mental health issues that face the college student population. This exploratory study describes the mental health history and current distress and coping of 939 college students from a large Midwestern public university, with an approximate enrollment of 40,000 students. Implications for research, policy, and practice are discussed.

scholarly journals Assessment of Mental Health Problems of School Children Aged 11-17 Years Using Self Report Strength and Difficulty Questionnaire (SDQ)

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hem Sagar Rimal ◽  
Archana Pokharel
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
School Children ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Emotional Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
P Value ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Total Strength ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
High Prevalence

Introduction: It is now recognized that psychological disorders, among children and adolescents have high prevalence rate. Currently, there is limited data on the prevalence of mental health problems among adolescents especially in the developing country like Nepal. The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of mental health issues among school children aged 11-17 years. Materials and Methods: The self rated version of Strength and Difficulty Questionnaire (SDQ-YR1) were given to the students and answers were collected and the data was analyzed using SPSS version 16.1. The questions were in the Likert scale 0(not true), 1(somewhat true) and 2(certainly true). The data collected also included parent’s educational and occupational status. Results: A total of 159 students participated in the study after receiving well informed consent from the parents. There were 96(60%) boys and 63 (40%) girls’ participants in the study. Among all the participants in this study 18.6% had a total-Strength and Difficulty Questionnaire (SDQ) score that can be classified as abnormal by published cutoffs. The emotional problems (24.5%) and peer relationship problem (22%) were the two common problems screened as an abnormal SDQ score. Girls were significantly more likely to have emotional problems than boys (p value <0.05) where as boys were significantly more likely to have Hyperactivity/inattention score in SDQ than girls (p value<0.05).Gender difference was also significant statistically as girls had higher abnormal total SDQ score than boys (p value < 0.05). Conclusion: There is high prevalence of mental health issues in children but a study in large sample is recommended. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i3.8752 J. Nepal Paediatr. Soc. 2013;33(3):172-176

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