scholarly journals Coronaphobia in Patients With Fibromyalgia.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sevinc Kulekcioglu ◽  
Merve Akyüz ◽  
Özenç İnan ◽  
Alp Çetin
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Specific Phobia ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sociodemographic Data ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
The World

Abstract Background: Throughout the world, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant effect on human health and daily life. Recent data in literature showed that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased mental health problems. One of these problems, including specific phobia called as “coronaphobia”. The aim of this study was to measure the level of specific phobia created by the COVID-19 pandemic in fibromyalgia (FMS) patients, and to compare this with levels of coronaphobia in patients without FMS.Results: Sixty-one patients participated in the study. Thirty patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia were included in the fibromyalgia group and 31 patients without a diagnosis of fibromyalgia in the control group. The sociodemographic data of all the patients and the presence of chronic disease were determined. All the patients in both groups were instructed to complete the COVID-19 Phobia Scale (C19P-S). The C19PS total score and psychological, psychosomatic, social, and economic subgroups scores were determined to be statistically significantly higher in the FMS group than in the control group (23.2 vs 16.3, 10.9 vs 7.1, 18.4 vs 12.1, and 10.5 vs 6.5 respectively).Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrated that FMS patients have more concerns in this extraordinary global pandemic situation. Early determination of COVID-19 phobia in individuals predisposed to psychological disorders, such as those with FMS, must be kept in mind in respect of providing timely psychological support and being able to keep the disease under control.

scholarly journals Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Increases Mental Wellbeing and Emotion Regulation During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Synchronous Online Intervention Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maya Sanilevici ◽  
Omer Reuveni ◽  
Shahar Lev-Ari ◽  
Yulia Golland ◽  
Nava Levit-Binnun
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Individual Growth ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

The COVID-19 pandemic imposed extreme living conditions of social distancing, which triggered negative mental health problems and created challenges in seeking mental health support. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been found to enhance wellbeing and mental health by reducing stress and anxiety and improving emotion regulation. Preliminary evidence suggests that online, synchronous MBIs may produce beneficial effects similar to face-to-face programs. However, the effectiveness of such online-MBIs to support mental health in highly stressful times, such as a global pandemic, requires further study. To this end, we investigated the effect of an online 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program on aspects of mental health during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants (N=92) who expressed interest in discounted online-MBSR programs were recruited for the study. The division into experimental and control groups was based on actual enrollment to the courses. Those who enrolled in a program were assigned to the experimental condition and those who decided not to enroll served as controls. Participants were assessed pre-intervention, post-intervention, and 1-month post-intervention for levels of mindfulness, perceived stress, anxiety, emotion regulation, and intolerance of uncertainty. Differences between the groups were tested using the general linear mixed effects model (GLMM) and Individual Growth Curve Models (IGCM) in intent to treat analysis. The findings indicated that, relative to the control group, MBSR improved mindfulness abilities (p <0.001), decreased anxiety (p <0.001), and stress (p <0.001) and increased emotion regulation (p <0.001). These effects were found to persist 1 month after the end of the program, despite the increased governmental public-health restrictions due to COVID-19 at that time. The ability to tolerate uncertainty, a central characteristic of the pandemic, was not found to be affected by the program. A mediation analysis revealed that the effect of the intervention on mental health improvement was partially mediated by the improvement in emotion regulation. Overall, the findings provide positive evidence for the feasibility of an online-MBSR program to support the mental health of individuals from the general population through the mediation of emotion regulation in challenging times, such as a global pandemic.

scholarly journals Impact and Challenges of Coronavirus on Daily Life and Living: A Cloud Based Communication Assistant during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 06 (09) ◽  
pp. 97-101
Author(s):  
Shahnawaz Ahmad, Nazim Ali Khan and Shabana Mehfuz
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Healthcare Resources ◽  
International Crisis ◽  
Death Rates ◽  
High Infection ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: The COVID-19, Coronavirus Disease 2019, emerged as a hazardous disease that led manycausalities across the world. Maintaining physical distancing, a critical task with minimum trips has become ahot trend nowadays. To keep up with patient care amidst an international crisis that is exhausting online healthcare resources, physical distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic has brought telemonitoring to theforefront. Physical distancing measures are of utmost importance for understanding and managing health-relatedconcerns resulting. Objectives: To describe and analyze the impact, challenges, and solutions of Coronavirus on daily life andlivingassociated with cloud based telemonitoring during the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: We presented a cloud-based communication assistant for the treatment of any customers withrecommender systems. Proposed Cloud-Based Communication Assistant (CBCA) aims first to identify thecustomer's query and then based on his/her need to provide better assistant at home. It categorized the customer’squery based on questionnaires. As customer register themselves online on the CBSCA in real time, it createsthe database for the same. Results: This database helps to improve communication accuracy as it contains latest updates from realworldcases data. A team of shopkeepers, vendors, consultants are integrated with the CBCA for better consultationand prevention. Conclusion: The ultimate aim of this proposed theory of CBCA is to take a control over unnecessary trips anddeaccelerate its rate of transmission among the society. Widespread adoption of telemonitoring-favoring policies are necessary and mostly needed to address mental health problems that may arise in areas of high infection and death rates.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) increases mental wellbeing and emotion regulation during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: a synchronous online intervention study. (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maya Sanilevici ◽  
Omer Reuveni ◽  
Shahar Lev-Ari ◽  
Yulia Golland ◽  
Nava Levit-Binnun
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

UNSTRUCTURED The COVID-19 pandemic imposed extreme living conditions of social distancing and stay-at-home orders, which not only triggered negative mental health problems, but also created challenges in seeking mental health support. Consequently, many support services and programs were forced to rapidly shift into online platforms. Mindfulness-based programs have been found to enhance wellbeing and mental health, by reducing stress and anxiety and improving emotion regulation. Preliminary evidence suggests that online, synchronous mindfulness-based programs may produce beneficial effects similar to face-to-face programs. However, the effectiveness of such online mindfulness programs to support mental health in extremely stressful times such as a global pandemic requires more study. To test the effect of an online 8-week mindfulness-based program (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, MBSR) on anxiety and stress levels, and on emotion regulation and tolerance of uncertainty abilities during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals/Participants (N=92) who expressed interest in discounted online-MBSR programs were recruited to the study. Division into experimental and control groups was based on actual enrollment to the courses. Those who decided to enroll to one of the programs were assigned to the experimental condition and those who decided not to enroll served as controls. Participants were assessed pre-intervention (T1), post-intervention (T2) and one-month post-intervention (T3) for levels of mindfulness, perceived stress, anxiety, emotion regulation and intolerance of uncertainty. The study was conducted in April 2020, at the peak of the first wave of COVID-19 in Israel and ended in July at the beginning of the second wave. The findings indicate that relative to the control group, MBSR improved mindfulness abilities (p=.004), decreased anxiety (p=.021) and stress (p<.001) and increased emotion regulation (p<.001). These effects persisted even a month after the end of the program, although governmental public-health restrictions due to COVID-19 were worsened at that time. Ability to tolerate uncertainty, a central characteristic of the pandemic, was not significantly affected by the program. The interventions effect on mental health improvement was partially mediated by the improvement in emotion regulation (β = 0.24, CI = [0.054, 0.373]) Overall, our findings provide positive evidence for the feasibility of an online-MBSR program to support mental health of individuals from the general population through the mediation of emotion regulation, in challenging times such as a global pandemic.

scholarly journals Corona is an Era of Tension

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdallah J
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
The Past ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
The World ◽  
Common Mental Health Problems ◽  
Anxiety Levels

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems in the world, which has led to drastic changes in humans that have occurred in all aspects of our lives during the past months, to an increase in anxiety levels, especially among parents, who feel increasingly concerned about the health of their children and relatives, so the feeling of anxiety More than just a feeling of tension or anxiety, there are natural reactions that we all feel at some point in our life and it may be a new tension or anxiety other than what we used to do before the Corona, but constant anxiety appears as if it is permanent fear and if the situation worsens, it may control your life and prevent you from doing business The normal daily routine. Tension and deep fatigue make you feel anxious, tired and inability to concentrate at all times. This may disrupt sleep and daily life and make you feel depressed.

Mental Health Among Adolescents from Returned Portuguese Immigrant Families

2010 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 131-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Félix Neto
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Immigrant Families ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Older Adolescents ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Portuguese Adolescents

This study investigated mental health problems and their predictors among adolescents from returned immigrant families. The sample consisted of 360 returned adolescents (mean age = 16.8 years; SD = 1.9). The mean duration of a sojourn in Portugal for the sample was 8.2 years (SD = 4.5). A control group of 217 Portuguese youths were also included in the study. Adolescents from immigrant families reported mental health levels similar to those of Portuguese adolescents who have never migrated. Girls showed more mental health problems than boys. Younger adolescents showed fewer mental health problems than older adolescents. Adaptation variables contributed to mental health outcomes even after acculturation variables were accounted for. Implications of the study for counselors are discussed.

scholarly journals COVID-19 pandemic: A review of the global lockdown and its far-reaching effects

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
pp. 003685042110198
Author(s):  
Helen Onyeaka ◽  
Christian K Anumudu ◽  
Zainab T Al-Sharify ◽  
Esther Egele-Godswill ◽  
Paul Mbaegbu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
World Health ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
The World ◽  
Education Delivery ◽  
Environmental Air ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Impact

COVID-19, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on the 11th of March 2020, leading to some form of lockdown across almost all countries of the world. The extent of the global pandemic due to COVID-19 has a significant impact on our lives that must be studied carefully to combat it. This study highlights the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on crucial aspects of daily life globally, including; Food security, Global economy, Education, Tourism, hospitality, sports and leisure, Gender Relation, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Mental Health and Environmental air pollution through a systematic search of the literature. The COVID-19 global lockdown was initiated to stem the spread of the virus and ‘flatten the curve’ of the pandemic. However, the impact of the lockdown has had far-reaching effects in different strata of life, including; changes in the accessibility and structure of education delivery to students, food insecurity as a result of unavailability and fluctuation in prices, the depression of the global economy, increase in mental health challenges, wellbeing and quality of life amongst others. This review article highlights the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown across the globe. As the global lockdown is being lifted in a phased manner in various countries of the world, it is necessary to explore its impacts to understand its consequences comprehensively. This will guide future decisions that will be made in a possible future wave of the COVID-19 pandemic or other global disease outbreak.

Prof. Ketevan Inasaridze

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ketevan Inasaridze
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Psychological Counseling ◽  
Science Culture ◽  
The World ◽  
Education Science

In 2020, the situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic in the world, including in Georgia, led to the emergence of a number of mental health problems in the population. The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia has started to establish a psychological hotline to solve the psychological problems in the Georgian educational space. This article aims to increase the knowledge of the psychologists involved in the psychological hotline service about the main issues of psychological counseling

scholarly journals Nationwide assessment of the mental health of UK Doctoral Researchers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cassie M Hazell ◽  
Jeremy Niven ◽  
Laura Chapman ◽  
Paul Roberts ◽  
Sam Cartwright-Hatton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Preventative Measures ◽  
Common Mental Health Problems

Doctoral Researchers (DRs) are an important part of the academic community and, after graduating, make substantial social and economic contributions. Despite this importance, DR wellbeing has long been of concern. Recent studies have concluded that DRs may be particularly vulnerable to poor mental health problems, but direct comparisons of the prevalence of mental health problems between them and a control group is lacking. Here, by comparing DRs with educated working controls, we show that DRs report significantly greater anxiety and depression, and that this difference is not explained by a higher rate of pre-existing mental health problems. Moreover, most DRs perceive poor mental health as a ‘normal’ part of the PhD process. Thus, our findings suggest a hazardous impact of PhD study on mental health, with DRs being particularly at risk of developing common mental health problems. This provides an evidence-based mandate for universities and funders to reflect upon practices related to DR training and mental health. Our attention should now be directed towards understanding what factors may explain heightened anxiety and depression among DRs so as to inform preventative measures and interventions.

scholarly journals Economic burden of silent mental disorders: a case study of agnosia in schizophrenia

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 401
Author(s):  
Vijay Kumar Chattu ◽  
Paula Mahon
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
World Health ◽  
Economic Output ◽  
The World

Mental health problems affect society as a whole, and not just a small, isolated segment. In developed countries with well-organized healthcare systems, between 44% and 70% of patients with mental disorders do not receive treatment whereas in developing countries the treatment gap being close to 90%. Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder affecting more than 21 million people worldwide. People with schizophrenia are 2-2.5 times more likely to die early than the general population. The case study highlights about agnosia in a schizophrenic patient in a primary care setting and how to address the management at a broader perspective using the appropriate antipsychotic medication and ensuring the support from a family without violating the human rights of the patient. The World Economic Forum estimated that the cumulative global impact of mental disorders in terms of lost economic output will amount to US$ 16 trillion over the next 20 years, equivalent to more than 1% of the global gross domestic product. Mental health should be a concern for all of us, rather than only for those who suffer from a mental disorder. The mental health action plan 2013-2020, endorsed by the World Health Assembly in 2013, highlights the steps required to provide appropriate services for people with mental disorders including schizophrenia. A key recommendation of the action plan is to shift services from institutions to the community. Mental health must be considered a focus of renewed investment not just in terms of human development and dignity but also in terms of social and economic development.

scholarly journals The Effect of Physiotherapy Group Intervention in Reducing Pain Disorders and Mental Health Symptoms among Syrian Refugees: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (24) ◽  
pp. 9468
Author(s):  
Wegdan Hasha ◽  
Jannicke Igland ◽  
Lars T. Fadnes ◽  
Bernadette Kumar ◽  
Jasmin Haj-Younes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Complex Interventions ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Syrian Refugees ◽  
The Impact

Chronic pain is common among refugees, and often related to mental health problems. Its management, however, is often challenging. A randomized waitlist-controlled trial was designed to study the effect of group physiotherapy activity and awareness intervention (PAAI) on reducing pain disorders, and secondarily improving mental health, among Syrian refugees. A total of 101 adult Syrian refugees suffering from chronic pain were randomized to either the intervention group or the control group, which thereafter also received PAAI after a waiting period. Pain intensity measured by the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) was the primary outcome. Scores from the Impact of Events Scale-Revised (IES-R 22) and the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) were secondary outcomes. Intention-to-treat analyses (ITT) showed no effect of the intervention on either pain levels (regression coefficient [B {95% CI} of 0.03 {−0.91, 0.96}], IESR scores [4.8 {−3.7, 13.4}] or GHQ-12 scores [−0.4 {−3.1, 2.3}]). Yet, participants highly appreciated the intervention. Despite the negative findings, our study contributes to the evidence base necessary to plan targeted and effective health care services for refugees suffering from chronic pain and highlights the challenge of evaluating complex interventions adapted to a specific group.

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