Anxiety Disorders’ Effect on College and University Students’ Mental Health: A Common and Growing Concern

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-90
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Pesko
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
University Students ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Adult Student ◽  
College And University ◽  
The Past ◽  
Mental Health Settings

Anxiety disorders are commonly experienced by college and university students and should be routinely assessed in mental health settings. Epidemiological studies suggest that the burden of these illnesses has greatly expanded even over the past decade. Factors that contribute to the experience of an anxiety disorder in a young adult student population are considered herein. The best practice for evaluation and treatment of these disorders is presented based on the review of available literature in this field. Special attention is paid to the concept of resilience as it pertains to anxiety disorders in the student population.

scholarly journals Alcohol consumption, life satisfaction and mental health among Norwegian college and university students

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 100216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solbjørg Makalani Myrtveit Sæther ◽  
Marit Knapstad ◽  
Kristin Gärtner Askeland ◽  
Jens Christoffer Skogen
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
University Students ◽  
College And University

scholarly journals Student Perceptions of COVID-19 on Mental Health and Academic Success: A Comparison between University and Community College Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. p16
Author(s):  
Rose, Stephanie F. ◽  
Christian, Samantha A. ◽  
Sego, Anita ◽  
Demers, Denise
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Community College ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
University Students ◽  
Community College Students ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Supportive Services ◽  
College And University

Very little evidence addresses college students’ perceptions of mental health and supportive services available to assist them with being academically successful since the COVID-19 pandemic began. This is also true for comparing community college students and university students. This study examines the concepts of how COVID-19 has impacted overall student-perceptions of their mental health. Data on perceptions was collected from both community college and university students. A total of 932 students completed a survey regarding their views of mental health, academic success and supportive services Relationships between perceived mental health and supportive services rendered significant findings. Perceived differences between perceived mental health and supportive services were also significantly significant in the data. Recommendations for future research is also explored.

scholarly journals Developing Best Practice Guidance for Discharge Planning Using the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natasha Tyler ◽  
Claire Planner ◽  
Matthew Byrne ◽  
Thomas Blakeman ◽  
Richard N. Keers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Discharge Planning ◽  
Patient Flow ◽  
Psychiatric Nurses ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Post Discharge ◽  
Discharge Care ◽  
Senior Clinician ◽  
Mental Health Settings

Background: Discharge from acute mental health inpatient units is often a vulnerable period for patients. Multiple professionals and agencies are involved and processes and procedures are not standardized, often resulting in communication delays and co-ordination failures. Early and appropriate discharge planning and standardization of procedures could make inpatient care safer.Aim: To inform the development of a multi-component best practice guidance for discharge planning (including the 6 component SAFER patient flow bundle) to support safer patient transition from mental health hospitals to the community.Methods: Using the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness method, a panel of 10 professional stakeholders (psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, clinical psychologists, pharmacists, academics, and policy makers) rated evidence-based statements. Six hundred and sixty-eight statements corresponding to 10 potential components of discharge planning best practice were rated on a 9-point integer scale for clarity, appropriateness and feasibility (median ≥ 7–9) using an online questionnaire then remote online face-to-face meetings.Results: Five of the six “SAFER” patient flow bundle components were appropriate and feasible for inpatient mental health. One component, “Early Flow,” was rated inappropriate as mental health settings require more flexibility. Overall, 285 statements were rated as appropriate and feasible. Forty-four statements were considered appropriate but not feasible to implement.Discussion: This consensus study has identified components of a best practice guidance/intervention for discharge planning for UK mental health settings. Although some components describe processes that already happen in everyday clinical interactions (i.e., review by a senior clinician), standardizing such processes could have important safety benefits alongside a tailored and timely approach to post-discharge care.

scholarly journals First Year University Students Self-Reported Health Outcomes Over an Academic Semester

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
P.K Doyle-Baker ◽  
K.M. Verge ◽  
L. McClelland ◽  
T. Fung
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Work Load ◽  
Future Research ◽  
First Year ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
College And University ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

The transition to university can be a stressful time in a student’s life. Recent evidence demonstrates declining mental and physical health in college and university students compared to the general public. A prospective cohort study investigating mental and physical wellness over the course of a semester in a sample of first-year undergraduate students (N=74; 65%F) from nine faculties was completed at a large university in Canada. Sixty-eight (92%) students with a mean (SD, ±) age 18.2 ± 1.1 yrs., weight 67.9 ± 15.5 kg, height, 168.5 ± 11.6 cm and waist circumference 81.3 ± 9.8 cm completed the SF-36V2 quality of life questionnaire at the beginning and end of the semester in Fall 2014. A decrease in vitality (p=0.003), social functioning (p=0.004), emotional state (p=0.014), and mental health (p=0.019) outcomes as measured by the SF-36v2 occurred during the semester. In addition, aggregate mental health significantly declined from the beginning to the end of the semester (p <0.001), while physical health did not change (p=0.242). The importance of promoting and increasing awareness of campus wide mental health strategies should be considered a priority for first year undergrad students. Particularly, because students in their first year may take longer than one semester to adjust to the increased work load and although difficult to speculate it is possible that both mental and physical health would decline over the next (second) semester. Future research should aim for longer study duration.

scholarly journals First Year University Students Self-Reported Health Outcomes Over an Academic Semester

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
P.K. Doyle-Baker ◽  
K.M. Verge ◽  
L. McClelland ◽  
T. Fung
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Work Load ◽  
Future Research ◽  
First Year ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
College And University ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

The transition to university can be a stressful time in a student’s life. Recent evidence demonstrates declining mental and physical health in college and university students compared to the general public. A prospective cohort study investigating mental and physical wellness over the course of a semester in a sample of first-year undergraduate students (N=74; 65%F) from nine faculties was completed at a large university in Canada. Sixty-eight (92%) students with a mean (SD, ±) age 18.2 ± 1.1 yrs., weight 67.9 ± 15.5 kg, height, 168.5 ± 11.6 cm and waist circumference 81.3 ± 9.8 cm completed the SF-36V2 quality of life questionnaire at the beginning and end of the semester in Fall 2014. A decrease in vitality (p=0.003), social functioning (p=0.004), emotional state (p=0.014), and mental health (p=0.019) outcomes as measured by the SF-36v2 occurred during the semester. In addition, aggregate mental health significantly declined from the beginning to the end of the semester (p <0.001), while physical health did not change (p=0.242). The importance of promoting and increasing awareness of campus wide mental health strategies should be considered a priority for first year undergrad students. Particularly, because students in their first year may take longer than one semester to adjust to the increased work load and although difficult to speculate it is possible that both mental and physical health would decline over the next (second) semester. Future research should aim for longer study duration.

Attachment-informed interventions with the perinatal population

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 214-227
Author(s):  
Hannah Knafo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Attachment Theory ◽  
Clinical Material ◽  
Attachment Representations ◽  
Psychological States ◽  
Physical Body ◽  
Primary Maternal Preoccupation ◽  
Mental Health Settings ◽  
Therapy Sessions

With growing attention being paid to perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) in both medical and mental health settings, there is a need for further elaboration on meaningful and impactful treatments with this population. This article outlines some of the unique stressors and psychological states that come with pregnancy and parenting a newborn and infant. The concepts and experiences discussed include: primary maternal preoccupation (Winnicott, 1956), parental ambivalence, major changes to the physical body, and reorganisation of attachment representations and current family dynamics. Clinical material from therapy sessions with patients at a specialised perinatal centre is included in the discussion of using an approach informed by attachment theory (Bowlby, 1988).

A charter for trainers in the prevention and management of workplace violence in mental health settings

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-108
Author(s):  
Brodie Paterson ◽  
Kevin McKenna ◽  
Vaughan Bowie
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
Mental Health Settings ◽  
High Level ◽  
Level Of Agreement ◽  
Reference Document

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the results of a Delphi study of trainers in the prevention and safer management of violence in mental health settings that sought to identify and clarify what represents best practice at a European level. Design/methodology/approach – A Delphi method was used to garner the views of a sample of 54 trainers involved in the training of managing violence and aggression on a draft charter of best practice. Findings – A high level of agreement was found with the suggested indicators of best practice but the levels of agreement varied in some key areas and respondents identified a series of omissions from the charter and a number of potential challenges to its implementation. Research limitations/implications – The sample was restricted to Europe and further research is planned to seek the views of a wider sample. Practical implications – The charter will provide a reference document for best practice in the interim. Social implications – Its implementation will require trainers to consciously identify the ethical implications not just of the content of their training buts its overall approach. Originality/value – The study is presently unique in its focus and context but further research in this area is underway designed to complement this study.

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