Patient satisfaction with treatment for alcohol use disorders: comparing patients with and without severe mental health symptoms

The present study is an analysis of in-depth interviews with college women reporting a mental health disability and at least one experience of intimate partner violence (IPV) or sexual violence (SV) to elucidate how alcohol use is associated with both violence victimization and mental health symptoms. Our findings underscore salient alcohol-related themes in college women with histories of IPV/SV and mental health disability: alcohol use in their family of origin and/or with intimate partners, partying and heavy drinking as a normal college social context, abusive partners and SV perpetrators using alcohol as a mechanism for control and targeted rape, and worsening mental health symptoms after violence exposure, which prompted alcohol use to cope and was associated with vulnerability to more violence.

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Examining Spouse/Partner Presence as a Moderator in the Relationship Between Mental Health Symptoms and Alcohol Use in OEF/OIF Veterans

Military Psychology ◽

10.1037/mil0000048 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 26 (5-6) ◽

pp. 366-375

Author(s):

Alicia K. Klanecky ◽

Jennifer M. Cadigan ◽

Matthew P. Martens ◽

Randall E. Rogers

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Alcohol Use ◽

Mental Health Symptoms ◽

Health Symptoms ◽

The Relationship

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Long-Term Outcomes of Service Women Injured on Combat Deployment

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18010039 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 39

Author(s):

Jessica R. Watrous ◽

Cameron T. McCabe ◽

Amber L. Dougherty ◽

Abigail M. Yablonsky ◽

Gretchen Jones ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Alcohol Use ◽

Health Behaviors ◽

Behavioral Health ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Mental Health Symptoms ◽

Health Symptoms ◽

Patient Reported

Sex- and gender-based health disparities are well established and may be of particular concern for service women. Given that injured service members are at high risk of adverse mental and behavioral health outcomes, it is important to address any such disparities in this group, especially in regard to patient-reported outcomes, as much of the existing research has focused on objective medical records. The current study addressed physical and mental health-related quality of life, mental health symptoms, and health behaviors (i.e., alcohol use, sleep, and physical activity) among a sample of service women injured on deployment. Results indicate that about half of injured service women screened positive for a mental health condition, and also evidenced risky health behaviors including problematic drinking, poor sleep, and physical inactivity. Many of the mental and behavioral health variables demonstrated statistically significant associations with each other, supporting the relationships between psychological health and behaviors. Results provide additional evidence for the importance of access to integrated and effective mental healthcare treatment for injured service women and the need for screening in healthcare settings that address the multiple factors (e.g., mental health symptoms, alcohol use, poor sleep) that may lead to poor outcomes.

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Narrative review of mental illness in cricket with recommendations for mental health support

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine ◽

10.1136/bmjsem-2020-000910 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. e000910

Author(s):

Thomas McCabe ◽

Nicholas Peirce ◽

Paul Gorczynski ◽

Neil Heron

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Mental Illness ◽

Alcohol Use ◽

Mental Health Services ◽

Health Services ◽

Unmet Need ◽

Narrative Review ◽

Mental Health Symptoms ◽

Health Symptoms ◽

Anxiety Depression

IntroductionEpidemiology reporting within the cricketing medical literature has emerged over the past 2 years, with a focus on physical injuries. Despite mental health in elite sport gaining increasing recognition, few studies have addressed mental health symptoms and disorders within cricket. Recently, cricketers have been prominent in the mainstream media describing their lived experiences of mental illness. As a result, some have withdrawn from competition and suggested there is an unmet need for mental health services within the sport.Objectives(i) To appraise the existing evidence on mental health symptoms and disorders amongst cricketers. (ii) To provide guidance on shaping mental health research and services within cricket.DesignA narrative review of the literature from inception of available databases until 26 July 2019, with analysis and recommendations.ResultsFive studies were included in this narrative review. Studies covered a range of mental health symptoms and disorders, including distress, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, suicide, adverse alcohol use, illicit drug use, eating disorders and bipolar disorder. Results indicated that cricketers are at high risk for distress, anxiety, depression and adverse alcohol use. When compared with the general population, cricketers are more likely to experience anxiety and depressive symptoms. Rates of suicide were proposed to be high for test cricketers. Overall, studies to date have been of low quality, demonstrating non-rigorous research methods. Some studies have relied on non-validated questionnaires to collect self-reported data on mental health symptoms and disorders, while others have presented biographical data obtained through searches of the media.ConclusionsThe results of this narrative review highlight the lack of evidence underpinning mental health services for athletes within cricket. We suggest the following recommendations for future research and practice: (i) normalising mental health symptoms and disorders; (ii) working with and helping vulnerable demographic segments within the target population; (iii) designing and implementing early recognition systems of mental health symptoms and disorders; (iv) addressing the mental health needs of cricketers on a population basis.

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Insomnia severity as a mediator of the association between mental health symptoms and alcohol use in young adult veterans

Drug and Alcohol Dependence ◽

10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2017.03.031 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 177 ◽

pp. 221-227 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Mary Beth Miller ◽

Angelo M. DiBello ◽

Kate B. Carey ◽

Brian Borsari ◽

Eric R. Pedersen

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Young Adult ◽

Alcohol Use ◽

Mental Health Symptoms ◽

Health Symptoms ◽

Insomnia Severity

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Impact of concussion and severe musculoskeletal injuries on the onset of mental health symptoms in male professional rugby players: a 12-month study

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine ◽

10.1136/bmjsem-2019-000693 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. e000693 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Özgür Kilic ◽

Phil Hopley ◽

Gino M M J Kerkhoffs ◽

Mike Lambert ◽

Evert Verhagen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Alcohol Use ◽

Musculoskeletal Injuries ◽

Mental Health Symptoms ◽

Severe Injuries ◽

Health Symptoms ◽

Observational Prospective Cohort Study ◽

Anxiety Depression ◽

Rugby Players

ObjectiveThis study explored the association between concussion or musculoskeletal injuries, and the onset of mental health symptoms (MHS) in male professional rugby players over a 12-month period.MethodsObservational prospective cohort study with three measurements over a follow-up period of 12 months. At baseline, 573 participants provided informed consent. A total of 327 male professional rugby players (62% forwards, 38% backs) completed all follow-up assessments at baseline, 6 months and 12 months. The mean (±SD) age, height and weight of the participants at baseline was 25.9 (±4.4) years, 184.9 (±8.7) cm and 101.5 (±14.6) kg, respectively. Number of musculoskeletal injuries and number of confirmed concussions were assessed through single questions. Symptoms of distress, anxiety/depression, sleep disturbance, adverse alcohol use and eating disorders were assessed using validated questionnaires.ResultsProfessional rugby players who sustained a concussion within 12 months of baseline were more likely to develop MHS with ORs ranging from 1.5 (95% CI 1.0 to 2.1) for distress to 2.0 (1.2 to 3.6) for adverse alcohol use. Players who sustained a severe injury within 12 months of baseline were more likely to develop symptoms anxiety/depression with an OR of 1.5 (1.1 to 2.0). There was no significant association in both groups for other MHS.ConclusionsRugby players who sustained concussion or severe injuries are up to two times more likely to develop symptoms of distress, adverse alcohol use or anxiety/depression.

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