scholarly journals Mental health problems and speech development in toddlers with physical illnesses

2015 ◽  
Vol 68 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 162-167
Author(s):  
Jasminka Markovic ◽  
Teodora Romic
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Language Development ◽  
Emotional Reactivity ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Speech Development ◽  
Language Delay ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Significant Difference

Introduction. Mental health problems develop more and more frequently in children and adolescents. Children with physical illnesses are at a particular risk of developing associated mental health problems and it is important to study this association in order to detect and treat these problems on time. This study was aimed at determining whether there were differences in the presence of mental health problems and delayed speech development in children with physical illnesses between 18 and 36 months of age compared to the presence of these problems in healthy children. Material and Methods. The study was carried out as an observational cross-sectional study. It included 100 children, of both sexes, aged up to 3 years. The first group consisted of 50 children with physical illnesses that were hospitalized at the Institute for Child and Youth Health Care of Vojvodina, and the control group consisted of 50 healthy children of the same age who attended kindergarten ?Radosno detinjstvo? in Novi Sad. The instrument of the study was ?A checklist of child behavior for children aged 1.5 to 5 years?. The hypothesis was checked with t-test for independent samples. ?A survey of language development for children aged 18 to 35 months? was used for assessing the language development. The second part of the hypothesis was checked with chi-square test. Results. A statistically significant difference was detected in the following dimensions of the questionnaire: emotional reactivity, anxiety / depression, withdrawal, aggression, stress, internalization, externalization, and total problems. A statistically significant difference was also found in the area of language delay. Conclusion. It has been concluded that mental health problems, as well as the language delay, are more pronounced among the children with physical illnesses than in the control group of children.

scholarly journals Mental Health and Marital Satisfaction Changes of Pregnant and Lactating Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahshid Gharagozloo ◽  
Shahideh Jahanian Sadatmahalleh ◽  
Mahnaz Bahri Khomami ◽  
Ashraf Moini ◽  
Anoshirvan Kazemnejad
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Marital Satisfaction ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Lactating Women ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Background: Women during pregnancy and in the first year after childbirth are vulnerable to mental disorders in the outbreaks of infectious diseases such as Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). There is a relationship between mental health and marital satisfaction. This study aimed to assess mental health, anxiety, depression, and marital satisfaction among pregnant and lactating women and compared the results with non-pregnant/lactating (as control group) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran.Methods: A cross-sectional study among married women in range of 18 to 45 years via online questionnaires was conducted from 20 March to 25 April, 2020. A total of 604 valid questionnaires were analyzed, including 200 pregnant women, 203 lactating women, and 201 non-pregnant/lactating women. Mental health, COVID-19-related anxiety, and marital satisfaction were respectively assessed by the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), the Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS), and ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale (EMS Scale). The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. Results: The scores of mental health problems in pregnant and lactating women were significantly higher than the control group (18.86±12.56 and 18.83±13.99 vs. 13.01±8.15, P<0.00). The total CDAS score in the control group was significantly less than pregnant women (30.87±10.56 vs. 26.05±6.12, P<0.001) and lactating women (30.80±11.37 vs. 26.05±6.12, P<0.001). The mean of marital satisfaction was significantly lower in the pregnant women (28.06±2.67 vs. 29.64±3.18, P < 0.001) and lactating women (28.74±3.58 vs. 29.64±3.18, p = 0.01) compared with the control group. There was no statistically significant difference in the depression among three groups (P < 0.05).Conclusions: Pregnant and lactating women had more mental health problems, more anxiety and less marital satisfaction in comparison to non-pregnant/lactating women in the course of COVID-19 outbreaks. Further study is needed to investigate the effect of COVID-19 prevalence on mental health and marital satisfaction of pregnant and lactating women, considering the socioeconomic status.

scholarly journals A Comparison of the Use of Physical and Mental Health Services by Homeless People With Severe Mental Health Problems in the Moncton Area Through the At Home/Chez Soi Program

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Pakzad ◽  
Paul-Émile Bourque ◽  
Jimmy Bourque ◽  
Tim Aubry ◽  
Lise Gallant ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Use Of Health Services ◽  
At Home

The At Home / Chez Soi demonstration project was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of the Housing First model in 5 Canadian cities. Using a randomized controlled trial design, this study evaluates the impact of this project on the use of health services by people with severe and persistent mental health problems and a history of homelessness in the greater Moncton area. The sample comprised 193 homeless persons, 95 in the control group and 98 in the treatment group. The results show a significant difference between the 2 groups only in the number of days of hospitalization, particularly in the psychiatric unit. Factors associated with the use of health services by people who are homeless and who have severe mental health problems need to be further investigated.

Mental Health Among Adolescents from Returned Portuguese Immigrant Families

2010 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 131-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Félix Neto
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Immigrant Families ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Outcomes ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Older Adolescents ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Portuguese Adolescents

This study investigated mental health problems and their predictors among adolescents from returned immigrant families. The sample consisted of 360 returned adolescents (mean age = 16.8 years; SD = 1.9). The mean duration of a sojourn in Portugal for the sample was 8.2 years (SD = 4.5). A control group of 217 Portuguese youths were also included in the study. Adolescents from immigrant families reported mental health levels similar to those of Portuguese adolescents who have never migrated. Girls showed more mental health problems than boys. Younger adolescents showed fewer mental health problems than older adolescents. Adaptation variables contributed to mental health outcomes even after acculturation variables were accounted for. Implications of the study for counselors are discussed.

scholarly journals Nationwide assessment of the mental health of UK Doctoral Researchers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cassie M Hazell ◽  
Jeremy Niven ◽  
Laura Chapman ◽  
Paul Roberts ◽  
Sam Cartwright-Hatton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Preventative Measures ◽  
Common Mental Health Problems

Doctoral Researchers (DRs) are an important part of the academic community and, after graduating, make substantial social and economic contributions. Despite this importance, DR wellbeing has long been of concern. Recent studies have concluded that DRs may be particularly vulnerable to poor mental health problems, but direct comparisons of the prevalence of mental health problems between them and a control group is lacking. Here, by comparing DRs with educated working controls, we show that DRs report significantly greater anxiety and depression, and that this difference is not explained by a higher rate of pre-existing mental health problems. Moreover, most DRs perceive poor mental health as a ‘normal’ part of the PhD process. Thus, our findings suggest a hazardous impact of PhD study on mental health, with DRs being particularly at risk of developing common mental health problems. This provides an evidence-based mandate for universities and funders to reflect upon practices related to DR training and mental health. Our attention should now be directed towards understanding what factors may explain heightened anxiety and depression among DRs so as to inform preventative measures and interventions.

scholarly journals Mental health problems of children and adolescents, with and without migration background, living in Vienna, Austria

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Teresa Gutmann ◽  
Metin Aysel ◽  
Zeliha Özlü-Erkilic ◽  
Christian Popow ◽  
Türkan Akkaya-Kalayci
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Migration Background ◽  
Migrant Children ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Related Stress

Abstract Background Compared to their indigenous peers, migrant children and adolescents are at increased risk for mental health problems. The aim of our study was to compare psychological disorders of children and adolescents with Turkish migration background and their native Austrian peers. Methods We analysed 302 children and adolescents aged between 7 and 18 years. The sample consisted of 100 Austrian and 100 Turkish outpatients with mental health problems, and 102 healthy controls, 52 with Austrian and 50 with Turkish background, recruited from various Viennese local child and youth centres. Results Native patients had more frequently externalizing problems (42.1%) compared to the Turkish-speaking sample (28%). However, in the control group, Turkish-speaking children and adolescents had higher levels of internalizing, depressive and anxiety symptoms compared to their native peers. Conclusions We found noticeable differences in psychological problems among children and adolescents with and without migration background. We assume that migration-related stress factors are responsible for these differences. Also, children and adolescents with migration background seek for psychological help less frequently than their indigenous peers.

scholarly journals Maternal mental health and infant emotional reactivity: a 20-year two-cohort study of preconception and perinatal exposures

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 827-837 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Spry ◽  
Margarita Moreno-Betancur ◽  
Denise Becker ◽  
Helena Romaniuk ◽  
John B. Carlin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Emotional Reactivity ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Maternal Mental Health ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Prior Exposure ◽  
Differential Sensitivity ◽  
Perinatal Mental Health ◽  
Pregnancy And Postpartum

AbstractBackgroundMaternal mental health during pregnancy and postpartum predicts later emotional and behavioural problems in children. Even though most perinatal mental health problems begin before pregnancy, the consequences of preconception maternal mental health for children's early emotional development have not been prospectively studied.MethodsWe used data from two prospective Australian intergenerational cohorts, with 756 women assessed repeatedly for mental health problems before pregnancy between age 13 and 29 years, and during pregnancy and at 1 year postpartum for 1231 subsequent pregnancies. Offspring infant emotional reactivity, an early indicator of differential sensitivity denoting increased risk of emotional problems under adversity, was assessed at 1 year postpartum.ResultsThirty-seven percent of infants born to mothers with persistent preconception mental health problems were categorised as high in emotional reactivity, compared to 23% born to mothers without preconception history (adjusted OR 2.1, 95% CI 1.4–3.1). Ante- and postnatal maternal depressive symptoms were similarly associated with infant emotional reactivity, but these perinatal associations reduced somewhat after adjustment for prior exposure. Causal mediation analysis further showed that 88% of the preconception risk was a direct effect, not mediated by perinatal exposure.ConclusionsMaternal preconception mental health problems predict infant emotional reactivity, independently of maternal perinatal mental health; while associations between perinatal depressive symptoms and infant reactivity are partially explained by prior exposure. Findings suggest that processes shaping early vulnerability for later mental disorders arise well before conception. There is an emerging case for expanding developmental theories and trialling preventive interventions in the years before pregnancy.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Usefulness of a Serious Game to Raise Awareness about Mental Health Problems in a Sample of High School and University Students: Relationship with Familiarity and Time Spent Playing Video Games

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1504 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cangas ◽  
Navarro ◽  
Aguilar-Parra ◽  
Trigueros ◽  
Gallego ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
High School ◽  
Video Games ◽  
University Students ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Psychological Disorders ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Serious Game ◽  
Control Group

Background: One of the main challenges in the field of mental health today is the stigma towards individuals who have psychological disorders. Aims: This study aims to analyse the usefulness of applying a serious game developed for the purpose of raising awareness among students about mental health problems and analyse whether its usefulness can be influenced by the type of video games or the time that students usually devote to playing with this type of entertainment. Method: The serious game introduces four characters who display the symptoms of different psychological disorders. A total of 530 students participated in the study, 412 of whom comprised the experimental group and 118 the control group, 291 came from secondary school classes and 239 were university students. Results: The findings show that this serious game significantly reduced total stigma among students. Variables like time habitually spent playing video games or video game preference had no bearing on the results. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that the serious game is an appropriated tool to reduce stigma, both in high school and university students, independently of the type of video games that young people usually play, or time spent playing video games.

Quality of life and psychological co-morbidities in children and adolescents with cardiac pacemakers and implanted defibrillators: a cohort study in Eastern Germany

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 549-559
Author(s):  
Christian Paech ◽  
Victoria Ebel ◽  
Franziska Wagner ◽  
Stephanie Stadelmann ◽  
Annette M. Klein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Reference Group ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Significant Difference

AbstractIntroduction:The implantation of a pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator during childhood may reduce quality of life and lead to mental health problems. This study aimed to evaluate potential mental health problems (i.e., depressive and anxiety symptoms) and quality of life in children with cardiac active devices in comparison to healthy peers.Methods:We analysed data of children with pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators aged 6–18 years. Quality of life, depressive and anxiety symptoms were assessed by standardised questionnaires. The results were compared to age-matched reference groups.Results:Children with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator showed significant lower quality of life in comparison to reference group (p = 0.03), but there was no difference in quality of life between children with pacemaker and reference group. There was no significant difference in depressive symptoms between children with a cardiac rhythm device compared to reference group (self-report: p = 0.67; proxy report: p = 0.49). There was no significant difference in anxiety (p = 0.53) and depressive symptoms (p = 0.86) between children with pacemaker and children with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.Conclusions:Living with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in childhood seems to decrease the patients’ quality of life. Although children with pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator don’t seem to show more depressive and anxiety symptoms in comparison to their healthy peers, there still can be an increased risk for those children to develop mental health problems. Therefore, treating physicians should be aware of potential mental health problems and provide the patients and their families with appropriate therapeutic offers.

scholarly journals Biofeedback Intervention for Stress, Anxiety, and Depression among Graduate Students in Public Health Nursing

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Ratanasiripong ◽  
Orawan Kaewboonchoo ◽  
Nop Ratanasiripong ◽  
Suda Hanklang ◽  
Pornlert Chumchai
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Public Health Nursing ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
The Public ◽  
Health Nursing

Globally, graduate students have been found to have high prevalence of mental health problems. With increasing severity of mental health problems on university campuses and limited resources for mental health treatment, alternative interventions are needed. This study investigated the use of biofeedback training to help reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. A sample of 60 graduate students in public health nursing was randomly assigned to either the biofeedback intervention or the control group. Results indicated that biofeedback intervention was effective in significantly reducing the levels of stress, anxiety, and depression over the 4-week period, while the control group had increases in symptoms of anxiety and depression over the same timeframe. As future leaders in the public health nursing arena, the more psychologically healthy the graduate students in public health nursing are, the better the public health nursing professionals they will be as they go forth to serve the community after graduation.

scholarly journals Prevalence and experience of harassment of people with mental health problems living in the community

2003 ◽  
Vol 183 (06) ◽  
pp. 526-533 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn M. Berzins ◽  
Alison Petch ◽  
Jacqueline M. Atkinson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
General Population ◽  
Detrimental Effect ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Verbal Abuse ◽  
Control Group

Background The levels and experiences of harassment of people with mental health problems in the community compared with those of the general population have not been explored. Aims To measure the levels and experience of harassment experienced by people with mental health problems in the community in Scotland and compare them with the general population. Method Experiences of harassment were collected by interviewing 165 individuals with mental health problems and a control group of 165 people from the general population. Results Harassment in the community was found to be twice as common for individuals with mental health problems (41%) than for those in the general population (15%). The harassment commonly involved verbal abuse referring to the individual's mental health problems and was committed primarily by teenagers and neighbours. Conclusions Harassment has a significantly higher prevalence among individuals with mental health problems living in the community and is believed to have a detrimental effect on mental health.

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