A Prospective Twin Registry in Southwestern China (TRiSC): Exploring the Effects of Genetic and Environmental Factors on Cognitive and Behavioral Development and Mental Health Wellbeing in Children and Adolescents

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 312-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Huang ◽  
David Collier ◽  
Tao Li
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Parenting Style ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Behavioral Development ◽  
Southwestern China ◽  
Twin Registry ◽  
The Family ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
Genetic And Environmental Factors ◽  
Parental Health Status

AbstractThe goals, prospects and methods of the Prospective Twin Registry in Southwestern China (TRiSC) are described. The aim of this study is to measure children's behavioral development and psychopathology from phenotypic, genetic and environmental perspectives. It focuses on measuring children's behavior and psychopathology from child self-reports, as well as parental and teacher informant reports, and relating it to the children's general cognitive abilities, and to the parenting style in the family. Other variables of interest such as children's temperament and parental health status are discussed, as well as plans for further research.

scholarly journals Η επίδραση της γονικής κατάθλιψης στην ψυχική υγεία των παιδιών

2017 ◽  
Vol 2016 (1) ◽  
pp. 459
Author(s):  
Παρασκευή Κορωναίου ◽  
Alexandros - Stamatios Antoniou
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Parental Depression ◽  
Behavioral Difficulties ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Economic Problems ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
The Family ◽  
Mental Problems ◽  
Genetic And Environmental Factors ◽  
The Individual

The purpose of this research was to investigate the effects of depression on the mental health of their children, such as the risk of developing depression in adolescent and adulthood. Although the precise mechanisms of linking parental depression to child psychological problems are unknown, genetic and environmental factors seem to play an important role. Surveys have found that children whose parents were diagnosed with depression were two to three times more likely to develop mental problems than those whose parents did not have depression. Because of depression, the individual suffers in basic social and emotional areas and therefore parents with this disorder appear to have deficits in their interactions with their children, with negative consequences for the development of the latter. Parental depression may also affect children's behavior in indirect ways, such as intercourse and divorce in the family. With regard to mother, postpartum depression appears to have an important role, which may have later consequences for the behavior of girls and boys, and depression in the father is seen to have a greater impact on boys who are at greater risk of developing behavioral difficulties. In addition, the potential for emotional difficulties in children increases when the family coexists with both mental health and socio-economic problems, indicating that coping with the particular needs of these families is likely to prevent childhood mental problems.  

Self-Reports of Sexual Abuse, Mental Health Status, and Perceived Confusion of Family Roles: A Retrospective Study of College Students

1994 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 339-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthijs Koopmans
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Family Of Origin ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Good Prediction ◽  
Family Roles ◽  
The Family ◽  
Self Reports

This study examined the possibility that mental health problems which may result from sexual abuse are exacerbated by a confusion of family roles in the victim's perception of the family of origin. A sample of 234 undergraduate students completed a questionnaire. Analyses confirmed associations between (1) perceived sexual abuse and indicators of mental health problems, (2) confusion of family roles and perceived sexual abuse, and (3) mental health problems and confusion of family roles. A good prediction of the occurrence of mental health problems could only be obtained if both perceived sexual abuse and the confusion of family roles were considered.

scholarly journals The South Korean Twin Registry

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 606-608 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoon-Mi Hur ◽  
Man Chull Kang ◽  
Hoe-Uk Jeong ◽  
Il Cook Kang ◽  
Jong Woo Kim
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Twin Studies ◽  
Developmental Differences ◽  
The South ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Twin Registry ◽  
Gene By Environment Interactions ◽  
Physical Traits ◽  
Genetic And Environmental Factors ◽  
Adult Twins

AbstractThe South Korean Twin Registry (SKTR) is an ongoing nationwide volunteer registry of South Korean twins and their families. Since its inception, from preschooler to young adult, twins have been registered with the SKTR and have demonstrated that relative influences of genetic and environmental factors explaining individual differences in various psychological, mental health and physical traits in South Koreans are similar to those found in many Western twin studies. Currently, studies at the SKTR focus on identification of the process of gene-by-environment interactions as well as developmental differences in genetic and environmental influences on psychological and mental health traits in South Koreans. This report provides a brief overview, recruitment strategies, current samples, zygosity assessment, measures and future directions of the SKTR.

scholarly journals Effects of covid-19 on cognitive functioning

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
V Kovacic ◽  
D Lavtar
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Emotional Responses ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Everyday Activities ◽  
The Family ◽  
Cognitive Problems

Abstract We were interested in whether the covid-19 pandemic affects cognitive functioning in addition to emotional responses. To this end, we applied four questions related to everyday activities that inevitably involve fluid cognitive abilities, e.g., problems concentrating, remembering, and switching between different mental activities. Respondents self-assessed their cognitive abilities during the covid-19 pandemic compared to the period before the pandemic on a 7-point scale (1 - much easier than before, .. 4 - the same as earlier, .. and 7 - much harder than before). The results showed that, on average, respondents estimated slightly more cognitive problems during the covid-19 pandemic period than before the pandemic (4.21, where 4 means that the respondent does not notice changes). Nearly three-quarters of the respondents(72%) did not report changes in cognitive abilities. In comparison, 7% reported improved cognitive abilities, and as many as 21% of respondents self-assessed that their cognitive abilities deteriorated during the covid-19 pandemic. There were no differences between men and women in terms of self-assessment of cognitive abilities. More significant problems with their cognitive abilities during covid-19 pandemic reported younger as compared to older respondents, students as compared to other employment groups, less educated as compared to more educated, those living alone as compared to those living in the family, those whose financial situation had deteriorated, and, as expected, those with chronic illnesses, and those who also reported depressive and mental health symptoms. The results of the survey indicate the interdependence between different demographic factors, mood and mental health problems, and self-assessed changes in cognition. Therefore, interventions to mitigate the covid-19 pandemic should include peoples' emotional response and their cognitive problems.

scholarly journals Psikoedukasi meningkatan peran keluarga dalam merawat klien gangguan jiwa

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 191-198
Author(s):  
Masnaeni Ahmad ◽  
Zulhaini Sartika A.Pulungan ◽  
Hardiyati Hardiyati
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Family Roles ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
The Family ◽  
Paired T Test

Kesehatan jiwa masih menjadi problem kesehatan baik di dunia maupun di Indonesia.Keluarga adalah bagian penting dalam proses kesembuhan pasien jiwa. Dukungan keluarga sangat diperlukan oleh penderita gangguan jiwa dalam memotivasi mereka selama perawatan dan pengobatan.Psikoedukasi merupakan salah satu bentuk terapi perawatan kesehatan jiwa keluarga dengan cara pemberian informasi dan edukasi melalui komunikasi yang terapeutik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh psikoedukasi terhadap peningkatan peran keluarga dalam klien gangguan jiwa di Kabupaten Mamuju.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pra eksperimen dengan desain pre - post test without control group design. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah caregiver yang mempunyai anggota keluargagangguan jiwa di wilayah kerja PuskesmasTampapadang. Sampel diperoleh dengan purposive sampling berjumlah 23 keluarga. Data dianalisa menggunakan uji paired t-test untuk mengetahui kemampuan kognitif keluarga sebelum dan sesudah psikoedukasi.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ada peningkatan kemampuan kognitif keluarga setelah diberikan psikoedukasi dengan nilai p=0,000. Kesimpulannya psikoedukasi pada keluarga meningkatkan peran keluarga dalam merawat klien gangguan jiwa.   Kata kunci: psikoedukasi, peran keluarga, klien gangguan jiwa PYSCHOEDUCATION ENHANCES FAMILY ROLES IN CARING CLIENTS WITH MENTAL DISORDERS   ABSTRACT Mental health is still a health problem both in the world and in Indonesia. Family is an important part in the healing process of mental patients. Family support is needed by people with mental disorders in motivating them during care and treatment. Psychoeducation is a form of family mental health care therapy by providing information and education through therapeutic communication. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of psychoeducation on increasing the role of families in mental disorders clients in Mamuju Regency. This research is a pre-experimental research with pre-posttest design without control group design. The population in this study was caregivers who have family members with mental disorders in the working area of ​​Tampapadang Community Health Center. Samples were obtained by purposive sampling totaling 23 families. Data were analyzed using paired t-test to determine the cognitive abilities of the family before and after psychoeducation. The results showed there was an increase in family cognitive abilities after being given psychoeducation with a value of p = 0,000. In conclusion, psychoeducation on the family increases the role of the family in caring for clients with mental disorders.   Keywords: psychoeducation, family roles, clients with mental disorders

Mental Health of War-Affected Youth in Two Conflicts: The Role of the Family, Community and Classroom

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivelina Borisova ◽  
Theresa Betancourt ◽  
Wietse Tol ◽  
Ivan Komproe ◽  
Mark Jordans ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
The Family

Where is the family in global mental health?

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
James L. Griffith ◽  
Jessica Keane
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Global Mental Health ◽  
The Family

Mental health in relation to the family

Public Health ◽  
1947 ◽  
Vol 61 ◽  
pp. 123-128
Author(s):  
C.O. Stallybrass
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
The Family

Ketidakstabilan Emosi dan Mood Masyarakat Dimasa Pandemi Covid-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-34
Author(s):  
Dira Anjania Rifani ◽  
Dedi Rianto Rahadi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Emotional Instability ◽  
Business People ◽  
The Family ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Anxiety And Fear

The Covid-19 pandemic has a major impact on all aspects of life. One of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic is human mental health. Human mental health related to emotions and moods is an important factor in carrying out all human activities. The emotional stability and mood of an individual are influenced by heredity, environment and current circumstances. In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, everythings have changed drastically from usual, people are forced to be able to face the pressure that occurs from a social, economic and cultural side. Therefore, special attention is needed so that this pandemic can all be passed even though it is more difficult and complicated. The formulation of the problem is how the Emotional Instability and Mood of the Community During the Covid-19 Pandemic. This study uses a causal research design and adopts qualitative research methods with subjects consisting of parents, students, workers, and business people. The results of his research are that the Covid-19 pandemic certainly has a major negative impact on people's mental health, which begins with stress, anxiety and fear in the community and then leads to conflicts within the family, environment, and country.

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