scholarly journals Prevalence of mental disorders in university students who are users of psychological service

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-30
Author(s):  
Olga María Vargas Ramos ◽  
Mariantonia Lemos Hoyos ◽  
Beatriz Eugenia Toro ◽  
Nora Helena Londoño Arredondo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
University Students ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Major Depressive Episode ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Primary Group ◽  
Generalized Anxiety ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Psychological Service

The purpose of this investigation was to estimate the prevalence of mental disorders in university students who attend Welfare Psychological Service, as well as the evaluation of psychosocial factors present in the population studied. The sample was comprised of 67 students, who were interviewed with the MINI structured interview and a checklist of psychosocial and environmental problems. The highest prevalent disorder was major depressive episode, followed by generalized anxiety and social phobia. Most common psychosocial problems were related to primary environment, education and social environment. Association was found between the state of mood disorders and problems related to primary group, which points out the importance of family in the origin and maintenance of these disorders.

scholarly journals Common mental disorders among patients attending monk healers and primary health care centres in Thailand: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Supa Pengpid ◽  
Karl Peltzer
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Common Mental Disorder ◽  
Somatization Disorder ◽  
Generalized Anxiety ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Health Centres

Abstract Background This study aimed to assess the rate of common mental disorders in patients consulting monk healers or health centres in Thailand. Methods Patients consecutively consulting monk healers or health centres were assessed with screening measures of three common mental disorders (major depressive, general anxiety and somatization disorder). Results The prevalence of any common mental disorder was significantly higher in patients attending monk healers (31.1%) than those attending primary care health centres (22.3%) (P < 0.001). Likewise, the prevalence of each common mental disorder was significantly higher in clients attending monk healers (major depressive disorder 21.0%, generalized anxiety disorder 8.1%, and somatization disorder 19.0%) than in patients attending health centres (major depressive disorder 15.8%, generalized anxiety disorder 3.5%, and somatization disorder 12.5%). In adjusted logistic regression analysis among patients of monk healers, female sex, being single, divorced, separated or widowed, and low social support were associated with any common mental disorder. Among patients of a health centre, lower education, not employed, high debt status and low social support were associated with any common mental disorder. Conclusion The study found a higher prevalence of common mental disorders in patients consulting monk healers than primary care centre attendees, calling for integrated management of common mental disorders.

scholarly journals Major depressive episode among university students in Southern Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Betina Daniele Flesch ◽  
Gbènankpon Mathias Houvèssou ◽  
Tiago Neuenfeld Munhoz ◽  
Anaclaudia Gastal Fassa
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Depressive Episode ◽  
Major Depressive Episode ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Prevalence Ratio ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Major Depressive Episodes ◽  
Depressive Episodes

INTRODUCTION: Depression is the leading cause of disability around the world, and it has been increasingly affecting young people. This study evaluates the prevalence and factors associated with major depression in university students, with emphasis on the influence of the academic field, chosen study area and the environment they are inserted. METHODS: A census of students who entered the university in the first semester of 2017 was held at a university in Southern Brazil. The outcome of major depressive episode was evaluated using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, considered when the individual had five or more depressive symptoms for at least one week. Its prevalence was estimated, and the associated factors were examined by the hierarchical multivariable analysis using the Poisson regression model. RESULTS: A total of 32% (95% confidence interval 29.9–34.2) of university students presented a major depressive episode, and the problem was more frequent among women (prevalence ratio [PR] = 1.59); people aged 21 to 23 years (PR = 1.24); those with a family history of depression (PR = 1.27); minorities’ sexual orientation (homosexuals, PR = 1.64, and bisexuals, PR = 1.69); who lived with friends or colleagues (PR = 1.36); students in the area of applied social and human sciences (PR = 1.28), and linguistics, language and literature, and art (PR = 1.25). The worst academic performance (PR = 2.61), alcohol abuse (PR = 1.25), and illicit drug use (PR = 1.30) were also positively associated with major depressive episode. CONCLUSION: In addition to individual, family, and behavioral aspects, already described as risk factors for major depressive episodes in the general population, academic aspects also influence the occurrence of depression among university students. Considering the high prevalence of major depressive episode and its negative impact on health, public and institutional policies are necessary to focus on students’ mental health promotion and care.

Annual transition of major depressive episode in university students using a structured self-rating questionnaire

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toru Uehara ◽  
Kazuo Takeuchi ◽  
Fumio Kubota ◽  
Kihachi Oshima ◽  
Osamu Ishikawa
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Depressive Episode ◽  
Major Depressive Episode ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Self Rating

scholarly journals Agresivitatea, trăsăturile accentuate de personalitate, depresia și locul controlului la deținuții cu abuz de substanțe.

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 36-54
Author(s):  
Norberth-Ioan Okros
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Depressive Episode ◽  
Major Depressive Episode ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Psychometric Tests ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Violent Offenses

The purpose of this research is to highlight and analyze the psychological and judicial characteristics of inmates with substance abuse. The prisoners were divided into three groups: inmates with alcohol abuse (n= 30), inmates with drug abuse (n= 30) and inmates without substance abuse (n= 30). They were also divided into two categories: inmates convicted for offenses with violence against persons (n= 48) and inmates convicted for non-violent offenses (n= 42). They completed a structured interview for diagnosing the major depressive episode and a series of psychometric tests for assessing aggression, personality traits, and locus of control. No significant differences between inmates with substance abuse and those without abuse in terms of aggression, nor between those convicted for crimes with violence against the person and those without violence against the person. It was found that there is a positive significant relationship between aggression and feature "Unrestrained" and between Locus of Control and the feature "Unrestrained". Finally, it has been found that there are differences between prisoners without depression regarding the type of offense, namely: prisoners with alcohol and without depression are prone to commit crimes with violence against persons and those with drug abuse, crimes without violence against persons.

scholarly journals Agresivitatea, trăsăturile accentuate de personalitate, depresia și locul controlului la deținuții cu abuz de substanțe.

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 36-54
Author(s):  
Norberth-Ioan Okros
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Depressive Episode ◽  
Major Depressive Episode ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Psychometric Tests ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Violent Offenses

The purpose of this research is to highlight and analyze the psychological and judicial characteristics of inmates with substance abuse. The prisoners were divided into three groups: inmates with alcohol abuse (n= 30), inmates with drug abuse (n= 30) and inmates without substance abuse (n= 30). They were also divided into two categories: inmates convicted for offenses with violence against persons (n= 48) and inmates convicted for non-violent offenses (n= 42). They completed a structured interview for diagnosing the major depressive episode and a series of psychometric tests for assessing aggression, personality traits, and locus of control. No significant differences between inmates with substance abuse and those without abuse in terms of aggression, nor between those convicted for crimes with violence against the person and those without violence against the person. It was found that there is a positive significant relationship between aggression and feature "Unrestrained" and between Locus of Control and the feature "Unrestrained". Finally, it has been found that there are differences between prisoners without depression regarding the type of offense, namely: prisoners with alcohol and without depression are prone to commit crimes with violence against persons and those with drug abuse, crimes without violence against persons.

scholarly journals Erratum

1990 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 746-746
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Depressive Episode ◽  
Major Depressive Episode ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
The Past ◽  
Final Sentence

Newman et al. 'The efficiency of two-phase designs in prevalence surveys of mental disorders' (Vol. 20, pp. 183–193). In Table 6, which appears on page 189, the final sentence in the Table heading should read 'The illness is DIS/DSM-III major depressive episode in the past month'.

scholarly journals Association between Depression and Renal Hyperfiltration in a General Chinese Population

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (6) ◽  
pp. 1441-1452
Author(s):  
Miao Lin ◽  
Huibin Huang ◽  
Jin Yao ◽  
Jixing Liang ◽  
Liantao Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Depressive Episode ◽  
Major Depressive Episode ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Renal Hyperfiltration ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Major Depressive Episodes ◽  
Depressive Episodes

Background: Depression is prevalent in patients with all stages of CKD and is associated with adverse outcome. Abnormally elevated GFR, or hyperfiltration, may play a crucial role in the initiation and progression of CKD. However, the association between depression and hyperfiltration is not known. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between depression and hyperfiltration. Methods: This was an observational cross-sectional study. A total of 3,716 volunteers (1,303 males and 2,413 females) aged 40–75 years without CKD from a community in China were included for the study. Depressive symptoms and the presence of a minor or major depressive episode were assessed with the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th edition)-based structured interview, respectively. Results: The mean age of the participants in the present study was 53.8 ± 9.0 years. 115 participants had clinically relevant depression, and 122 participants had a minor or major depressive episode. In a multivariable logistic regression analysis adjusted for potential confounders, the association between clinically relevant depression and renal hyperfiltration remained significant in men but not in women. As compared with men without depression (PHQ <5) or depressive episodes, those with clinically relevant depression (PHQ ≥10) had a significantly higher risk of renal hyperfiltration. The fully adjusted OR (95% CI) was 4.81 (1.62–14.30, p = 0.005), those with a major depressive episode had a higher risk of renal hyperfiltration (OR 7.45; 95% CI 2.04–27.21, p = 0.002). Conclusion: Depressive symptoms and major depressive episodes are associated with renal hyperfiltration in middle-aged and elderly Chinese men without CKD. Future studies are needed to verify and clarify the role of depression in the development of abnormally high eGFR and CKD.

scholarly journals Determination of mental status of the university students and related risk factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Erden Cengiz ◽  
A Topuzoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
University Students ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Psychotic Symptoms ◽  
Generalized Anxiety ◽  
The Family ◽  
Mental Problems

Abstract University time is one of the most challenging periods of a person’s life. It’s also peak period of many mental illnesses. Mental disorders are the most important cause of disability in people aged 10-24 and contribute to 45% of the disease burden. The aim of this study is to determine the frequency of mental illness of university students in the research population and to assess the possible risk factors. This study is a cross-sectional study. 345 students systematically selected by population weighting method were included in the study. Dependent variable of the study is depression, generalized anxiety, bipolar disorder and presence of psychotic symptoms. Mental disorders were evaluated using the CIDI and the DSM-5 Oriented Diagnostic Interview Form. 30.1% of the students had depression, 25.2% had generalized anxiety disorder, 9% had bipolar disorder and 2.9% had psychotic symptoms. The mean age of the participants is 20.4 ± 1.6. According to the binary logistic regression analysis, mother with mental problems, sexual abuse, person with special needs in family, pessimistic personality were found as risk factors for depression. Female gender, stay in a dormitory, poor economic condition of the family, mother with mental problems, alcohol/substance use of parent, pessimistic personality, lack of confidence were risk factors for generalized anxiety disorder. Alcohol use was risk factor for bipolar disorder. Poor academic achievement, having the family excluded by society were risk factors for psychotic symptoms. Average income level was a protective factor for bipolar disorder. Approximately one out of every 3 students use alcohol, and one out of every 20 students found to be at risk by using drugs. The incidence of mental disorders in university students is high. Many factors play a role in the emergence of mental problems. Early recognition of mental disorders, effective control and intervention studies are highly valuable in universities. Key messages The social negative attitude developed against psychiatric diseases and patients has a direct effect on the prevention, early recognition and treatment of mental disorders. University students should be seen as a risky group for substance use, policies should be developed to prevent substance use at universities immediately.

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