The evaluation of mental health outcome at a community-based psychodynamic psychotherapy service for young people: A 12-month follow-up based on self-report data

2002 ◽  
Vol 75 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoffrey Baruch ◽  
Pasco Fearon
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Outcome ◽  
Young People ◽  
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Mental Health Outcome ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data

scholarly journals Weight-related psychological inflexibility as a mediator between weight self-stigma and health-related outcomes

2021 ◽  
Vol 85 (3) ◽  
pp. 316-330
Author(s):  
Julie M. Petersen ◽  
Carrie Durward ◽  
Michael Levin
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emotional Eating ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
High Weight ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Psychological Inflexibility ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Average Body Mass ◽  
Self Report Data

Weight self-stigma, the internalization of negative societal stereotypes, is a problem among populations with high weight. Weight self-stigma is associated with psychological inflexibility and maladaptive health-related behaviors. In this study, the authors explore how weight-related psychological inflexibility may influence weight self-stigma and health-related outcomes in 79 adults with high weight. Participants were primarily White (92.4%) and female (82.3%), with an average age of 39.56 years and average body mass index of 33.78. The study uses baseline, self-report data from a larger trial. Results indicate that weight self-stigma was negatively correlated with maladaptive eating behaviors, weight, and mental health. Weight-related psychological inflexibility was found as a significant mediator for the relationship between weight self-stigma and emotional eating, sedentary behavior, and mental health. Weight-related psychological inflexibility did not mediate the relationships between weight self-stigma and other eating measures and physical activity. These results support targeting weight-related psychological inflexibility and weight self-stigma in interventions.

Using statewide administrative data and brief mental health screening to estimate the prevalence of mental illness among probationers

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 236-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tonya B. Van Deinse ◽  
Gary S. Cuddeback ◽  
Amy Blank Wilson ◽  
Michael Lambert ◽  
Daniel Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Administrative Data ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Community Supervision ◽  
Mental Health Assessment ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data

There is little published information about the measures that probation agencies in the United States use to identify individuals with mental illnesses who are under community supervision. This study used statewide administrative data to estimate and compare the prevalence of mental illnesses among probationers using officer report and offender self-report data. Prevalence estimates of mental illnesses ranged from 15 percent to 19 percent, which is consistent with prior studies that used formal diagnostic assessments. In the absence of costly and time-consuming diagnostic assessments, probation agency-developed mental health scales can aid in identifying those who might be in need of additional mental health assessment.

scholarly journals History of childhood abuse is associated with less positive treatment outcomes in socially stable women with alcohol use disorder

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fides Schückher ◽  
Tabita Sellin ◽  
Ingemar Engström ◽  
Kristina Berglund
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Childhood Abuse ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorder ◽  
Self Report ◽  
History Of Childhood ◽  
End Of Treatment ◽  
History Of ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data

Abstract Background To examine the relationship between treatment outcome, as measured according to change in alcohol consumption, and a history of childhood abuse (emotional, physical, sexual) in socially stable women undergoing treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD). Methods Participants were assessed using the Addiction Severity Index and the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview at the beginning of treatment (n = 75), end of treatment (n = 59) and 12 month follow-up after treatment (n = 57). Self-report data on alcohol consumption were obtained at all three time-points using the Alcohol Habits Inventory-Revised 2. Self-report data on childhood maltreatment were obtained at the beginning of treatment using the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-short form. Study outcomes were changes in alcohol consumption (grams of pure alcohol per week), risk-drinking and reported abstinence. Results Of the 75 women enrolled, 38 (50.7%) reported a history of childhood abuse and the rest did not. Both groups showed a significant improvement in all three outcomes at the end of treatment and at 12-month follow-up. At the end of treatment, a significant inter-group difference was found for reported abstinence (non-abused group, 39.3% vs abused, 12.9%; p < 0.05). At 12-month follow-up, significant inter-group differences were observed for all treatment outcomes, with superior outcomes being found for the non-abused group, including a higher proportion of women with reported abstinence (55.6% vs 13.3%; p < 0.01). Conclusion The present findings suggest that an evaluation of a possible history of childhood abuse is warranted in all women seeking treatment for AUD, irrespective of social stability. In terms of clinical practice, the results suggest that additional interventions may be warranted in this population.

scholarly journals Symptoms of prolonged grief, posttraumatic stress, and depression in recently bereaved people: symptom profiles, predictive value, and cognitive behavioural correlates

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (6) ◽  
pp. 765-777 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul A. Boelen ◽  
Lonneke I.M. Lenferink
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Class Membership ◽  
Prolonged Grief ◽  
Maladaptive Cognitions ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data

Abstract Purpose Prior latent class analyses (LCA) have focused on people who were bereaved more than 6 months earlier. Research has yet to examine patterns and correlates of emotional responses in the first few months of bereavement. We examined whether subgroups could be identified among very recently (≤ 6 months) bereaved adults, based on their endorsement of symptoms of prolonged grief disorder (PGD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression. Associations of class membership with overall disturbed grief, PTSD, and depression—assessed concurrently and at 6 months follow-up—were examined. Furthermore, we examined differences between classes regarding socio-demographics, loss-related, and cognitive behavioural variables. Methods PGD, PTSD, and depression self-report data from 322 Dutch individuals bereaved ≤ 6 months earlier were subjected to LCA; N = 159 completed the follow-up assessment. Correlates of class membership were examined. Results Three classes were identified: a low symptom class (N = 114; 35.4%), a predominantly PGD class (N = 96; 29.8%), and a high symptom class (N = 112; 34.8%). PGD, PTSD, and depression scores (assessed concurrently and at 6 months follow-up) differed significantly between classes, such that low symptom class < predominantly PGD class < high symptom class. Being a woman, younger, more recently bereaved, experiencing deaths of a partner/child and unnatural losses, plus maladaptive cognitions and avoidance behaviours were associated with membership of the pervasive symptom classes. Conclusion In the first 6 months of bereavement, meaningful subgroups of bereaved people can be distinguished, which highlights the relevance of early detection of people with elevated bereavement-related distress and offering them preventive interventions that foster adaptation to loss.

Psychosocial Factors Associated with the Adjustment of Basic Trainees in the U. S. Army

1983 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 757-758 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judson J. Swihart ◽  
Theodore Borek ◽  
Walter R. Schumm
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
High School ◽  
Psychiatric Care ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Urban Background ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Adjustment Difficulties ◽  
Military Mental Health ◽  
Report Data ◽  
Self Report Data

Self-report data from 114 basic trainees referred to a military mental health facility at Fort Bragg for adjustment difficulties were compared to equivalent data obtained from a random sample of 40 trainees at the same installation in the summer of 1968. Greater adjustment difficulties were associated with involuntary enlistment, failure to complete high school, poorer grades in high school, previous arrest record or psychiatric care, urban background, abuse of drugs or alcohol, and self-description as a “loner.” No significant differences were found by race, age, or marital status.

Untreated Remission of Adolescents’ Mental Health Problems: Challenging the Treatment Gap?

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S222-S222
Author(s):  
D. Raven ◽  
F. Jörg ◽  
R.A. Schoevers ◽  
A.J. Oldehinkel
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Treatment Gap ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Residual Symptoms ◽  
First Results ◽  
Competing Interest

IntroductionMental health problems are highly prevalent and are associated with a high burden, but such problems are often left untreated. This is referred to as the “treatment gap”. The question of who is most likely to remit from their mental health problems without treatment has received surprisingly little attention. A few studies do suggest that untreated remission is common in the general population, but these are in particular limited by short follow-up times.ObjectivesThe aims of this study are to describe untreated remission of mental health problems in adolescence, and to assess the extent to which mental health problems recur after untreated remission.MethodsData from the Dutch community-based cohort study TRacking Adolescents’ Individual Lives Survey (TRAILS) were used. Depressive and anxiety problems were assessed using the Youth Self-Report at ages 11, 13, and 16, and the Adult Self-Report at ages 19 and 22.ResultsPreliminary analyses show high rates of untreated remission (approximately 80% over all waves). However, a substantial proportion of remitted cases still report sub clinical levels of mental health problems at follow-up. More elaborate analyses are ongoing, and will be presented at the conference.ConclusionsFirst results suggest that untreated remission is common in adolescents. The presence of residual symptoms may point towards an elevated risk of recurrence in adolescents who remit without treatment. Further knowledge about untreated remission is of vital importance for an accurate assessment of the treatment gap, and for prevention and early intervention programmes.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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