scholarly journals Creating a Protocol for Campus EMS Response to Mental Health Complaints

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 4-9
Author(s):  
Inaya Riaz ◽  
Gal Lapid ◽  
Mihir Kumar ◽  
Ravi Trivedi ◽  
Sulley Park
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Complaints

scholarly journals ENgage YOung people earlY (ENYOY): a mixed-method study design for a digital transdiagnostic clinical – and peer- moderated treatment platform for youth with beginning mental health complaints in the Netherlands

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. van Doorn ◽  
A. Popma ◽  
T. van Amelsvoort ◽  
C. McEnery ◽  
J. F. Gleeson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Young People ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
Health Complaints ◽  
Stress Biomarkers ◽  
Smart Watch

Abstract Background The onset of mental disorders typically occurs between the ages of 12 and 25, and the burden of mental health problems is the most consequential for this group. Indicated prevention interventions to target individuals with subclinical symptoms to prevent the transition to clinical levels of disorders, even leading to suicide, have shown to be effective. However, the threshold to seek help appears to be high. Digital interventions could offer a solution, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. This implementation study will investigate the digital indicated prevention intervention ENgage YOung people Early (ENYOY), the Dutch version of the original Moderated Online Social Therapy Platform (MOST+) from Australia. In addition, the relationship between stress biomarkers, symptoms and outcome measures of youth using the platform will be investigated in this study. Methods The MOST+ platform will be adapted, translated and developed for the situation in the Netherlands in collaboration with a Youth Panel. A prospective cohort of 125 young people (16–25 years) with beginning mental health complaints will be on the platform and followed for a year, of which 10 participants will have an additional smart watch and 10 participants will be asked to provide feedback about the platform. Data will be collected at baseline and after 3, 6 and 12 months. Outcome measures are Psychological Distress assessed with the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), Social and occupational functioning (measures by the SOFAS), positive mental health indicators measured by the Positive Health Instrument, stress biomarkers with a smart-watch, website journeys of visitors, and feedback of youth about the platform. It will be a mixed-method study design, containing qualitative and quantitative measures. Discussion This trial will specifically address young people with emerging mental health complaints, and offers a new approach for treatment in the Netherlands. Considering the waiting lists in (child and adolescent)-psychiatry and the increase in suicides among youth, early low-threshold and non-stigmatizing help to support young people with emerging psychiatric symptoms is of crucial importance. Moreover, this project aims to bridge the gap between child and adolescent and adult psychiatry. Trial registration Netherlands Trial Register ID NL8966, retrospectively registered on the 19th of October 2020.

scholarly journals Online Indicated Preventive Mental Health Interventions for Youth: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilon van Doorn ◽  
Laurens A. Nijhuis ◽  
Mees D. Egeler ◽  
Joost G. Daams ◽  
Arne Popma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Health Complaints ◽  
Preventive Interventions ◽  
Online Interventions ◽  
Preventive Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Interventions

Objective: Between the ages of 12 and 25 the onset of mental disorders typically occurs, and the burden of mental health problems is greatest for this group. Indicated preventive interventions to target individuals with subclinical symptoms to prevent the transition to clinical levels of disorders have gained considerable traction. However, the threshold to seek help appears to be high even when help is needed. Online interventions could offer a solution, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This scoping review will present an overview of the recent research of indicated online preventive interventions for youth (12–25 years) experiencing the early stages of mental health complaints with the aim of identifying the nature and extent of the research evidence.Methods: The 5-stage framework by Arksey and O'Malley was used. Academic literature published from 2013 onwards in printed or electronic format was included from Scopus, PsychINFO, and Ovid MEDLINE(R) ALL.Results: The search yielded 11,122 results, with the final selection resulting in inclusion of 30 articles for this review. In total, the articles included 4,950 participants. 26.7% of the selected articles focused on youth between 12 and 25 years. Of the articles 60% did not screen for, nor exclude participants with clinical levels of symptoms. Most studies used a common evidence-based therapy for the disorder-category targeted. More than half of the online interventions included some form of human support. Adherence levels ranged between 27.9 and 98%. The results indicate general effectiveness, usability and acceptability of online indicated preventive interventions. The most commonly used approach was CBT (n = 12 studies). Studies varied in their size, rigor of study, effectiveness and outcome measures. Online interventions with a combination of clinical and peer moderation (n = 3 studies) appear to result in the most stable and highest effect sizes.Conclusion: Online indicated preventive mental health interventions for youth with emerging mental health issues show promise in reducing various mental health complaints, and increasing positive mental health indicators such as well-being and resilience. Additionally, high levels of usability and acceptability were found. However, the included studies show important methodological shortcomings. Also, the research has mainly focused on specific diagnostic categories, meaning there is a lack of transdiagnostic approaches. Finally, clear definitions of- as well as instruments to measure- emerging or subclinical mental health symptoms in youth remain are missing.

scholarly journals The relationship between perseverative cognitions and mental health and physical health complaints among college students

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1475878 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Zawadzki ◽  
Adriel Boals ◽  
Nick Mathews ◽  
Keke Schuler ◽  
Shana Southard-Dobbs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Health Complaints ◽  
The Relationship

Profiling Frequent Presenters to the Emergency Department for Mental Health Complaints: Socio-Demographic, Clinical, and Service Use Characteristics

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 420-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Digel Vandyk ◽  
Elizabeth G. VanDenKerkhof ◽  
Ian D. Graham ◽  
Margaret B. Harrison
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Health Complaints

scholarly journals Association of Household Food Insecurity with the Mental and Physical Health of Low-Income Urban Ecuadorian Women with Children

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Margaret Weigel ◽  
Rodrigo X. Armijos ◽  
Marcia Racines ◽  
William Cevallos ◽  
Nancy P. Castro
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Household Food Insecurity ◽  
Health Complaints ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Epidemiologic Transition ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

Chronic physical and mental health conditions account for a rising proportion of morbidity, mortality, and disability in the Americas region. Household food insecurity (HFI) has been linked to chronic disease in US and Canadian women but it is uncertain if the same is true for low- and middle-income Latin American countries in epidemiologic transition. We conducted a survey to investigate the association of HFI with the physical and mental health of 794 women with children living in low-income Quito, Ecuador, neighborhoods. Data were collected on HFI and health indicators including self-reported health (SF-1), mental health (MHI-5), blood pressure, and self-reported mental and physical health complaints. Fasting blood glucose and lipids were measured in a subsample. The multivariate analyses revealed that HFI was associated with poorer self-rated health, low MHI-5 scores, and mental health complaints including stress, depression, and ethnospecific illnesses. It was also associated with chest tightness/discomfort/pain, dental disease, and gastrointestinal illness but not other conditions. The findings suggest that improving food security in low-income households may help reduce the burden of mental distress in women with children. The hypothesized link with diabetes and hypertension may become more apparent as Ecuador moves further along in the epidemiologic transition.

scholarly journals Unge jenters oppfatning av hvordan stress påvirker kroppen deres

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Kjersti Steffenak ◽  
Mette Hjellestad Hauge ◽  
Else Berit Steinseth
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Mental Distress ◽  
The Body ◽  
Health Complaints ◽  
Young Girls ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Stress Influences ◽  
Selection Of

Målet med denne studien er å undersøke hvilke oppfatninger unge jenter har av hvordan stress påvirker kroppene deres. Blant jenter har det vært en økning av psykiske helseplager. De rapporterer mer stress og fysiske helseplager enn gutter. Studien er kvalitativ med en fenomenografisk tilnærming. Det ble gjennomført 23 individuelle intervjuer av jenter mellom 15 og 18 år. Utvalget var strategisk valgt. Stress, når det gjelder eksterne og interne krav, påvirker jentenes kropper og uttrykkes som smerte, ubehag og misnøye med kroppen. Jentene ignorerer eller merker ikke kroppssignalene. De forsømmer egen kropp og dens behov. Gjentatte vaner kan føre til ytterligere stress og ubehag som kan føre til psykisk lidelse. Young girls' conceptions of how stress influences their bodies Abstract The aim of this study is to describe young girls' conceptions of how stress can influence their bodies. There has been an increase in mental health complaints, especially among girls. They report more stress and physical health complaints than boys. The study is qualitative with a phenomenographic approach. Individual interviews were conducted with a strategic selection of 23 informants between 15 and 18 years. Stress, in terms of external and internal requirements, influence the girls` bodies and are expressed as pain, discomfort and dissatisfaction with their bodies. The girls ignore or do not notice body signals. They neglect their own body and what the body needs. Repeating habits can lead to further stress and discomfort, and this may eventually lead to mental distress.

scholarly journals Economic hardship and mental health complaints during COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 117 (44) ◽  
pp. 27277-27284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dirk Witteveen ◽  
Eva Velthorst
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Labor Force ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Health Anxiety ◽  
Economic Hardship ◽  
Occupational Prestige ◽  
Health Complaints ◽  
Income Loss ◽  
Health Deterioration

The COVID-19 economic crash is idiosyncratic because of its virtual standstill of economic activity. We therefore ask how individual labor market experiences are related to the development of mental health complaints in the spring of 2020. As clinical data collection was compromised during the lockdowns, standardized surveys of the European labor force provide an opportunity to observe mental health complaints as the crisis unfolded. Data are representative of active members of the labor force of six European nations that contained varying levels of COVID-19 burdens in terms of mortality and lockdown measures. We document a steep occupational prestige level gradient on the probability of facing economic hardship during the lockdowns—looming job loss, income loss, and workload decline—which evidently exacerbate socioeconomic inequalities. Analyses indicate a striking positive relationship between instantaneous economic hardships during the COVID-19 lockdown and expressing feelings of depression and health anxiety. Importantly, the magnitude of the association between such hardships and indicators of mental health deterioration is highly dependent on workers’ occupational standing, revealing a second layer of exacerbating inequality.

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