Ethnicity, Aging and Mental Health

The relationship between ethnicity and mental health deserves more consideration than it usually receives if we are to understand how values translate into behavior. This question could be explored productively with a variety of subgroups, but in this paper the emphasis will be on the aged. What is the relationship between ethnicity and the mental health problems of the elderly in American society? This paper offers some suggestions and reviews some data that might encourage further efforts in this area.

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Attachment to God and Quest as Moderators of the Relationship between Religious Doubt and Mental Health

Journal of Psychology and Theology ◽

10.1177/0091647121992409 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 009164712199240

Author(s):

Noah S. Love ◽

Cassidy A. Merlo ◽

M. Elizabeth Lewis Hall ◽

Peter C. Hill

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Positive Relationship ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Negative Relationship ◽

Health Problems ◽

Positive Mental Health ◽

Attachment To God ◽

Religious Doubt ◽

Avoidant Attachment ◽

The Relationship

The present study examined attachment to God and quest as potential moderators of the relationship between religious doubt and mental health. A sample of Christian participants ( N = 235) completed a survey which included measures of attachment to God, quest, religious doubt, and mental health. As hypothesized, attachment to God and quest significantly moderated an individual’s experience of religious doubt. Low avoidant attachment to God (i.e., a more secure attachment) was associated with a more negative relationship between cognitive religious doubt and positive mental health than high avoidant attachment. In contrast, low avoidant attachment to God also ameliorated the positive relationship between affective religious doubt and mental health problems. Low anxious attachment was associated with a stronger negative relationship between both measures of religious doubt (i.e., cognitive and affective) and positive mental health. In addition, high soft quest weakened all four of the relationships between measures of religious doubt and mental health. High hard quest ameliorated the positive relationship between both measures of religious doubt and mental health problems. These results indicate that an individual’s attachment to God and the way an individual is oriented toward religion each play a role in the mental health outcomes associated with religious doubt.

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Trauma, Sleep and Mental Health Problems in Low-Income Young Adults

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18031145 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 1145

Author(s):

Rachel A. Fusco ◽

Yan Yuan ◽

Hyunji Lee ◽

Christina E. Newhill

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Young Adults ◽

Low Income ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Trauma Exposure ◽

Health Problems ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Poor Sleep ◽

Depression And Anxiety ◽

The Relationship

Low-income young adults are more likely to have exposure to trauma, which increases risk for mental health problems. Although adequate sleep promotes good health, people with histories of trauma are more likely to have sleep problems. The current study explored whether poor sleep mediated the relationship between trauma exposure and mental health. A sample of 143 low-income 18–24-year-old young adults completed depression, anxiety, and trauma exposure measures and wore sleep monitors for four nights. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to examine both direct and indirect effects of variables. Results showed that higher trauma exposure was associated with depression and anxiety. Mean sleep hours per night was fewer than six, far below recommended guidelines for optimal health and functioning. Fewer sleep hours partially mediated the relationship between both trauma exposure and depression and anxiety, and the direct effect from trauma remained significant after adjusting for the partial mediation from sleep.

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FACTORS AFFECTING EARLY DETECTION OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS OF THE ELDERLY AND SERVICE USE IN KOREA

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igx004.4374 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (suppl_1) ◽

pp. 1202-1202

Author(s):

Y. Park ◽

D. Son ◽

K. Park ◽

E. Park ◽

Y. Choi

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Early Detection ◽

Service Use ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

The Elderly ◽

Health Problems ◽

Factors Affecting

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Self-Report Depression Scales in the Elderly: The Relationship between the CES-D and ZUNG

The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine ◽

10.2190/8xgr-yufh-0gvm-k4xb ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 325-338 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Bruce R. Deforge ◽

Jeffery Sobal

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Sex Differences ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Psychological Symptoms ◽

Somatic Symptoms ◽

The Elderly ◽

Self Report ◽

Common Mental Health Problems ◽

Depression Scales ◽

The Relationship

Depression is one of the most common mental health problems in the elderly, but there is little consensus about the best way to assess depression in the aged. The relationship between the CES-D and the ZUNG self-report depression scales was investigated in seventy-eight elderly people with osteoarthritis (mean age 71). The correlation between the scales was r = .69, with the CES-D classifying 15 percent of the participants as depressed, as compared to 6 percent by the ZUNG. Psychological symptoms had the strongest relationship with overall depression scores on both scales. No sex differences were found on psychological items on either scale, but females reported more somatic symptoms on the ZUNG. People over age seventy-four reported more psychological symptoms than their younger counterparts.

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The relationship between self-reported health and mental health problems among older adults in New Zealand: Experiential avoidance as a moderator

Aging & Mental Health ◽

10.1080/13607860601086587 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 11 (5) ◽

pp. 596-603 ◽

Cited By ~ 44

Author(s):

D. H. Andrew ◽

P. L. Dulin

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Older Adults ◽

New Zealand ◽

Experiential Avoidance ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Health Problems ◽

Reported Health ◽

The Relationship

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Relationships Among the Internal Health Locus of Control, Mental Health Problems, and Subjective Well-Being of Adults in South Korea

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare9111588 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (11) ◽

pp. 1588

Author(s):

Sunhwa Shin ◽

Eunhye Lee

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Locus Of Control ◽

South Korea ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Health Locus Of Control ◽

Well Being ◽

Health Problems ◽

Mediating Effect ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to confirm the relationship between internal health locus of control, mental health problems, and subjective well-being in adults during the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, the mediating effect of mental health problems on the relationship between internal health locus of control and subjective well-being was examined. A cross-sectional descriptive design was conducted via online survey. The participants were 600 adults over 20 years of age living in South Korea. The collected data were analyzed using hierarchical regression analysis and SPSS Process Macro (Model 4). As a result of the study, the internal health locus of control had a significant negative effect on mental health problems. In addition, in the process of the internal health locus of control affecting subjective well-being, the mediating effect of mental health problems was significantly shown. In the period of an infectious disease pandemic such as COVID-19, it is necessary to establish a strong internal health locus of control of individuals and to promote monitoring and treatment introduction for those with a low internal health locus of control. In addition, it was discussed that controlling mental health problems can improve subjective well-being, which is life satisfaction and happiness.

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Romanian GPs Involvement in Caring for the Mental Health Problems of the Elderly Population: A Cross-Sectional Study

Frontiers in Neurology ◽

10.3389/fneur.2021.641217 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Raluca Sfetcu ◽

Daciana Toma ◽

Catalina Tudose ◽

Cristian Vladescu

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Care ◽

Mental Health Care ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Financial Incentives ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Early Recognition ◽

The Elderly ◽

Health Problems ◽

National Society

The mental health of the elderly is a matter of increased concern in the context of an aging population since currently only a small fraction of this population is receiving adequate care. The provision of treatment in primary care by the General Practitioners (GPs) has been proposed for over a decade as a potential solution, as services offered by GPs are more accessible, less susceptible to stigma, and have a more comprehensive view of the other health care problems that the elderly might suffer from. In this study, we explored the perception of Romanian GPs regarding their practice and roles in caring for the mental health of the elderly as well as the willingness to increase their future involvement in the management of dementia and other mental health problems. Data was collected via an online questionnaire structured on four dimensions: (1) GPs' sociodemographic profile and practice characteristics, (2) GPs assessment of the services available for elderly with mental health problems, (3) GPs current involvement in mental health care for different categories of problems, and (4) factors that might influence the future involvement of GPs in providing care for elderly with mental health problems. The survey was sent via the member mailing lists of the National Society for Family Medicine. Results show that GPs are currently limited by prescribing possibilities, available resources and knowledge in the area, but they are willing to expand their role in the areas of early recognition and prevention of mental health problems as well as providing disease management and collaborative care. An improved communication with mental health care professionals, a better access to resources and having more financial incentives are the three most important categories for GPs to increase their involvement. In conclusion, increasing the access to personal and professional resources and setting up functional communication channels with specialized mental health care could motivate GPs to provide timely mental health support to elderly patients.

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