College Student Bereavement Experience in a Christian University

2012 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea C. Walker ◽  
John D. Hathcoat ◽  
Illene C. Noppe
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Student ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Christian University ◽  
Personal Support ◽  
University Personnel ◽  
University Climate

As part of the National College Grief Study, college student bereavement experience was examined specifically in a Christian university climate. Sex, year in school, and closeness to the deceased were measured in terms of academic and mental health outcomes and resources utilized. Females reported more mental health problems when close to the deceased, and seniors were less likely than first year students to utilize personal support resources of family and religion. During close losses, students experienced more mental health problems and negative social outcomes, but they did not access more resources. Recommendations for university personnel and suggestions for further research are given.

scholarly journals Epidemiologija problema mentalnog zdravlja u mladih s područja Osijeka, korištenjem upitnika snaga i teškoća (SDQ)

2020 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-68
Author(s):  
Dubravka Holik ◽  
Marija Kribl ◽  
Andrea Milostić-Srb ◽  
Danijela Nujić
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
First Year ◽  
Emotional Symptoms ◽  
Prosocial Skills ◽  
First Year Students

Introduction: Mental disorders begin at an early age. Screening is the first step in early intervention for the mental health problems of children and adolescents. The aim of this study was to analyse the prevalence of mental health problems among adolescents from Osijek, to early detect the risks of possible mental disorders, and to analyse gender differences. Materials and methods: The main screening instrument was The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), which assesses the emotional and behavioural difficulties of children and adolescents, as well as the prosocial skills. Over 5 school years (2012/13-2016/17), a total of 5787 students were examined. 5514 (95.3%) first-year students from 16 high schools and 273 (4.7%) seventh-grade students from 10 elementary schools were examined in the City of Osijek. Results: 10.4% of students had the borderline or abnormal score on the Total difficulties score. Girls had higher scores on the Total difficulties score (p<0.01), Emotional symptoms subscale (p<0.01), Prosocial behaviour subscale (p<0.01), and on the Hyperactivity/inattention subscale (p<0.01). On the Conduct problems subscale and the Peer relationships problem subscale, boys scored significantly higher than the girls (p<0.01). Conclusion: In the Osijek area, girls are more affected by mental problems than boys, scoring higher on the total scale, as well as on the emotional and hyperactivity scale. Whereas boys scored higher on the conduct and peer relationship scales. The data obtained through this screening allows for further planning of public health measures, preventive activities, treatment, and mental health promotion.

From Medical Student to Medical Resident

2017 ◽  
pp. 145-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Warren G. McDonald ◽  
Matt Martin ◽  
Lenard D. Salzberg
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Medical Residents ◽  
First Year ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Systematic Screening ◽  
Health Distress

The transition from medical school to board-certified medical practice includes a period of intense, practical training known as medical residency. Medical residents are at risk for greater mental health distress than the general population. Interns, which are first year residents, are most at risk for, at worst, depression and suicidal ideation, and, at best, negative outlooks on the medical profession. Risk factors include role transition, decreased sleep, relocation, isolation, stigma toward mental health problems and treatment, and health care industry changes. Untreated mental health problems can lead to burnout later during a physician's career. Residents thrive on social and organisational support which can include systematic screening and treatment of mental health problems. Although research regarding best practices for addressing mental health problems during residency is limited, we offer four core strategies for preventing and addressing mental health problems in medical residents: education, screening, treatment, and support.

scholarly journals A Case of a College Student Presenting With Mild Mental Health Problems

2018 ◽  
Vol 75 (12) ◽  
pp. 1298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolo Fusar-Poli ◽  
Cathy Davies ◽  
Ilaria Bonoldi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Student ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems

scholarly journals Experiences and attitudes towards mental health problems in first year German university students

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Koschig ◽  
Ines Conrad ◽  
Steffi G. Riedel-Heller
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
University Students ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
First Year ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
University System ◽  
Category System ◽  
First Year University

Abstract Objectives The study should show how familiar German first year university students are with mental health issues and what their attitudes are regarding mental illness. Methods The study sample consisted of 293 first year German university students (20.37 years ± 1.88), most of them women (82.9%). The majority (77.6%) was studying a social type subject. An additive focus group consisted of four experts. The participants of the quantitative part were recruited at prevention workshops that were offered during the induction week at the beginning of the semester at 15 German universities. Experts of the focus group were recruited by telephone call. In addition to quantitative analysis, we realized a focus group with experts of our target group concerns and university system. For statistical analysis, we used statistic software programme “SPSS” 24 to conduct t-tests. We used content-analytical evaluation to build a category system. Results Every fourth participant reported having had a mental health problem. Male participants had a slightly greater desire for social distance (p=0.008; df=288) and slightly stronger stereotypes (p<0.001; df=289). Conclusions The present study shows that first year university students in Germany have substantial experience with mental health problems.

scholarly journals The effect of intolerance of uncertainty on anxiety and depression, and their symptom networks, during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jack L Andrews ◽  
Meiwei Li ◽  
Savannah Minihan ◽  
Annabel Songco ◽  
Elaine Fox ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Intolerance Of Uncertainty ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
First Year ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Network Analyses ◽  
Over Time

Individuals vary in their ability to tolerate uncertainty. High intolerance of uncertainty is a known risk factor for mental health problems. In the current study we examined the degree to which intolerance of uncertainty predicted depression and anxiety symptoms and their interrelations across the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. We examined these associations across three time points (May 2020 – April 2021) in an international sample of adults (N = 2087, Mean age = 41.13) from three countries (UK, USA, Australia) with varying degrees of COVID-19 risk. We found that individuals with high and moderate levels of intolerance of uncertainty reported reductions in depression and anxiety symptoms over time. However, symptom levels remained significantly elevated compared to individuals with low intolerance of uncertainty. Individuals with low intolerance of uncertainty had low and stable levels of depression and anxiety across the course of the study. Network analyses further revealed that the relationships between depression and anxiety symptoms became stronger over time among individuals with high intolerance of uncertainty and identified that feeling afraid showed the strongest association with intolerance of uncertainty. Our findings are consistent with previous work identifying intolerance of uncertainty as an important risk factor for mental health problems, especially in times marked by actual health, economic and social uncertainty. The results highlight the need to explore ways to foster resilience among individuals who struggle to tolerate uncertainty, as ongoing and future geopolitical, climate and health threats will likely lead to continued exposure to significant uncertainty.

Persistence of mental health problems and needs in a college student population

2009 ◽  
Vol 117 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kara Zivin ◽  
Daniel Eisenberg ◽  
Sarah E. Gollust ◽  
Ezra Golberstein
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Student ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Student Population ◽  
College Student Population

scholarly journals Service innovation: the first year of a brief psychiatric screening clinic in primary care

2002 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 218-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ross Hamilton ◽  
Peter Gordon ◽  
Simon Naji
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Waiting Times ◽  
Psychiatric Morbidity ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
First Year ◽  
Attendance Rate ◽  
Screening Clinic ◽  
Brief Screening

AIMS AND METHODTo introduce a monthly screening clinic for new patients referred to the community mental health team with less severe mental health problems.RESULTSSixty patients were selected for screening in the first year. Their non-attendance rate of 48% was more than double the rate for all new patients. We did not diagnose severe mental illness in any patients on first assessment or during the 6 months of follow-up.CLINICAL IMPLICATIONSPatients referred from general practice with minor psychiatric morbidity may have particularly high rates of non-attendance. The brief screening clinic model offered us considerable savings in consulting time. The outcome for our service is shorter waiting times for patients with more severe mental health problems.

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