scholarly journals Mental health issues of the medical workforce during COVID-19: a review

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilaria Domenicano
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Public Health Emergency ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Risk Environment ◽  
Medical Workforce ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Health Disorders

The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health emergency. As we write, the world counts more than 10 million positive cases and more than 500 thousand deaths. The difficult conditions faced by healthcare workers helping with the COVID-19 pandemic are leading to severe adverse mental health consequences.The aim of this review is to summarize and analyze the mental health issues that healthcare workers are experiencing during the COVID-19 outbreak. We conduct a systematic literature review to investigate the healthcare workforce’s mental health disorders. About 145 articles were retrieved for the period between January 1, 2020 and April 30, 2020. After screening, 27 articles were selected for full-text examination, 13 were included in the review. Of the studies included, 69% (9/13) and 61% (8/13) investigated depression and anxiety, respectively, although other mental health disorders such as insomnia, distress, stress, and fear were also assessed. Most of the healthcare workers in the studies reported high levels of stress, anxiety, and severe symptoms of depressions.Caregivers are working under high levels of pressure, in a high-risk environment, and are dealing with many physical and psychological challenges. Appropriate actions and well-timed psychological support to protect medical workers’ mental health should be considered.

"Importance of Mental Health" (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salman Muhammad Soomar
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Health It ◽  
Handling Stress ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Health Disorders

UNSTRUCTURED Health is the state of overall well-being which includes physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Good health is a resource for living everyday life. It is central for functioning properly, handling stress, living a longer and more active life. Physical well-being includes a healthful lifestyle to decrease the risk of disease. Mental health is equally important as physical health, it is integral and important component of health, it provides strength and enhance a person’s ability to complete regular tasks . Differences in socioeconomic and other living conditions can lead to health inequities which can impact on a person’s health especially mental health though this is not the case in every situation, however the risk to an individual’s mental health determine how the person is going to suffer with mental health issues as these risk factors are not only bounded to poor socio-economic class . Violence, rapid social change, stressful work conditions, gender discrimination, social exclusion, physically ill health, sexual abuse, and persistent socio-economic pressures are recognized as risk factors for poor mental health. Moreover, there are some personality factors and genetic factors that also make people vulnerable to mental health disorders . Mental health issues alone add a lot in the global burden of disease however it is associated with other diseases and conditions as well. Mental health disorders in different forms and intensities a large number of people in their lifetime which not only impact on their health but it causes economic burden on the person and family as well . Despite a greater population is affected from mental health illness, the estimates produced through research regarding are still underestimated the reasons may be overlapping between psychiatric and neurological disorder and keeping suicide behaviors associated with self-harm a separate category other than mental illness . The major reason of underestimation can be less no reporting for these illness due to stigma associated with it. Stigma is the negative attitude towards the illness which creates discrimination and is the main obstacle in seeking help and care .

Mental Health Issues of International Mainland Chinese College Students in Thailand

2020 ◽  
pp. 102831532096428
Author(s):  
Pengfei Chen ◽  
Hsuanpo Wang ◽  
Xiang You ◽  
Dui Chen ◽  
Renee Shiun Yee Chew
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Chinese College Students ◽  
Mainland Chinese ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Health Disorders

This study extends previous research by examining the mental health issues of international mainland Chinese college students in Thailand. The research specifically proposed that mental health issues originate from the relationship between life adaptation and mental health disorders, and this study was conducted to test this assertion. Nine hundred international mainland Chinese college students in Thailand participated in an online survey. The results showed that life adaptation in respect of family relationships, interpersonal relationships, emotions, and learning had a positive effect on mental health disorders and that female and junior students who stayed in Thailand for 1 to 2 years were likely to have significant mental health issues.

scholarly journals Representasi Re-Experiencing, Avoidance, dan Hyperarousal of Mental Health dalam Novel Lanang

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lutfi Azizah Madya Gumelar ◽  
Yessy Hermawati
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Traumatic Event ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
The State ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Trauma Symptoms ◽  
Literary Works ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Health Disorders ◽  
Painful Feeling

Man can express the state of their souls through literary works, and Man also gain experience of their souls by reading and appreciating literary works. This paper aims to see a description of trauma symptoms related to the mental health of Lanang figures, in the Lanang Novel by Yonathan Rahardjo. The inner conflict of the characters in this novel represents the symptoms of trauma resulting in mental health disorders. It is important to know that novel readers can understand mental health issues through the appreciation of literary works. This novel study uses the contentanalysis method and literary psychoanalysis approach carried out to describe psychological problems, especially related to mental health disorders in Novel Lanang. The results of the analysis show that the symptoms of trauma can be shown through three things, namely: 1) Re-experiencing or intrusion is the reappearance of a traumatic event in the self (flashback), 2) Avoidance is an uncomfortable or painful feeling that makes him try to avoid so as not too experienced a traumatic event. 3) Hyperarousal is excessive anxiety experienced by sufferers causing him to feel in a state of being threatened or a constant danger. These three things are reflected in the character of Lanang. The description of trauma symptoms in this novel can be used as an initial experience to understand mental health issues. Literary works can also be a source of knowledge about the state of human psychology.

Supporting caregivers of adolescents with mental health disorders using internet-based or mobile application interventions: a systematic review (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Li ◽  
Lorraine Holtslander ◽  
Tracie Risling ◽  
Don Leidl ◽  
Megan Kennedy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Health Disorders

BACKGROUND The number of adolescents with mental health issues has increased worldwide, which not only affects adolescents themselves but also their families, especially, their primary caregivers (mostly parents). Family caregivers are a lifelong resource in a child’s life, and play a crucial role in supporting and helping their children in their recovery journey, and provide unpaid care, mostly in the community, Yet they are the most unsupported of all groups of caregivers. With growing recognition of web-based or mobile application interventions playing a promising role in delivering programs in mental health related areas, caregivers of adolescents with mental health issues can benefit from the technologies that provide support for them. OBJECTIVE In this systematic review, we aimed to review the current existing literature on online-based programs or mobile applications that support caregivers of adolescents with mental health disorders. METHODS A systematic search of the literature using the PRISMA guideline was conducted on seven databases to identify any peer-reviewed articles published in English from 2009 to March 2019. The studies were screened, extracted, and the quality of the selected studies was appraised using the McMaster Critical Review. RESULTS This review revealed a paucity of studies that met the inclusion criteria. All five selected articles focus on evaluating online-based or mobile app interventions including online moderated social therapy, online parenting intervention program, online chat support groups, and smartphone application for suicidal adolescents and their parents. Acceptability, usability, and feasibility of the online-based or smartphone app interventions were confirmed in the studies while findings of improving mental health and well-being in the caregivers and adolescents were inconclusive. CONCLUSIONS With increased interests in web-based or mobile app interventions used in mental health related areas and its known benefits, more studies on supporting the caregivers using technologies are required.

Building positive relationships with students struggling with mental health

2019 ◽  
Vol 100 (6) ◽  
pp. 56-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Minahan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Positive Relationships ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Personal Connections ◽  
Health Disorders

Teachers today work in classrooms where a large proportion of students have mental health disorders. Yet, because these teachers lack training in mental health issues, they often react to these students in ways that cause them to shut down or escalate their aggressive behavior. Other teachers, however, seem to intuitively understand how to connect with these students. Behavioral analyst Jessica Minahan suggests that the strategies these teachers employ be treated as accommodations, similar to those provided for students with other special needs. Carefully articulating and writing down these interaction strategies will enable adults throughout the school to create personal connections that help students with mental health issues access the curriculum, instead of disengaging or being sent out of class for behavior they cannot control.

scholarly journals The psychiatric impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (12) ◽  
pp. 791-795
Author(s):  
Sonja Cabarkapa ◽  
Joel A King ◽  
Chee H Ng
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Related Stress ◽  
Trauma Stress

Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) are a vulnerable population who have been exposed to high work-related stress during the COVID-19 pandemic because of the high risk of infection and excessive workloads. HCWs are at greater risk of mental illness, particularly sleep disturbances, post-trauma stress syndromes, depression and anxiety. Objective The aim of this article is to highlight the psychiatric impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline HCWs, the need for screening and early diagnosis by general practitioners (GPs), and the appropriate psychosocial strategies and treatments to address this. Discussion Opportunistic screening for mental health issues among HCWs is especially important during the current pandemic. Various tools and strategies can be used for efficient assessment and treatment of the common mental health issues HCWs are likely to face.

scholarly journals Arsitektur Hunian untuk Penderita Gangguan Kesehatan Mental

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-173
Author(s):  
Sarvina Fitri Rizky ◽  
Aghnia Zahrah
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Design Issues ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Residential Design ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Health Disorders

This article aims to find out the attention of professionals in the field of architecture on housing and mental health issues. It has been found that a building can affect the physical and mental health of humans, so that focusing research on housing is considered very important where housing is a place where humans spend their time and hope to get comfort and tranquility. The study was conducted by tracing articles in journals by focusing on titles and discussions that raised residential design issues oriented to the prevention and healing of people with mental health disorders. The journals taken as the source of the articles are national and international journals that are within the accreditation range of Sinta (1-2) and Q1. This study found that the level of discussion that occurs regarding residential design oriented towards people with mental health disorders is low.AbstrakArtikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perhatian para profesional dalam bidang arsitektur pada masalah hunian dan kesehatan mental. Telah ditemukan fakta bahwa suatu bangunan dapat berpengaruh terhadap kesehatan fisik dan mental manusia, sehingga menfokuskan penelitian terhadap hunian di anggap sangat penting di mana hunian menjadi tempat manusia menghabiskan waktunya dan berharap mendapat kenyamanan dan ketenangan. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menelusuri artikel pada jurnal dengan memusatkan perhatian pada judul dan pembahasan yang mengangkat permasalah desain hunian yang berorientasi pada pencegahan maupun penyembuhan penderita gangguan kesehatan mental. Jurnal yang diambil sebagai sumber artikel adalah jurnal nasional dan internasional yang berada dalam rentang akreditasi Sinta (1-2) dan Q1. Penelitian yang telah dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa tingkat diskusi yang terjadi terkait desain hunian yang berorientasi pada penderita gagguan kesehatan mental adalah rendah.

scholarly journals Mental Health and the Juvenile Justice System: Issues Related to Treatment and Rehabilitation

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Katrina A. Hovey ◽  
Staci M. Zolkoski ◽  
Lyndal M. Bullock
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Juvenile Justice ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Juvenile Justice System ◽  
Learning Difficulties ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Race Ethnicity ◽  
Health Disorders

Children and youth with mental health issues and learning difficulties are common in the juvenile justice system andfinding ways to effectively rehabilitate, treat, and educate them is complicated, yet imperative. In this article, weexamine the prevalence rates of mental health disorders in youth involved in the juvenile justice system, discuss themyriad challenges involved youth face, present differences related to gender and race/ethnicity as well as provideinformation associated with how best to assist these youths. Additionally, significant influences such as cultural,behavioral, and educational issues related to detained youth will be presented. Developing a better understanding ofthe challenges faced by detainees as well as recognizing barriers to treatment and rehabilitation are key. Further,identifying effective support systems for rehabilitation and transition are addressed.

scholarly journals Pre-exposure and Post-exposure new prophylactic treatments against COVID-19 in healthcare workers

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
pp. 260-267
Author(s):  
Bachir Benarba ◽  
Adel Gouri
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Nutritional Intervention ◽  
B Vitamins ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Post Exposure ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-related Coronavirus 2 or novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection pandemic continues to spread. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 in Wuhan (China), healthcare workers have been infected and are considered at high risk of contamination. Moreover, in addition to the physical effects of COVID-19, the pandemic results in important mental health issues among healthcare workers such as anxiety, stress, depression, and further nervous or mental disorders. Despite the increasing number of clinical trials aiming to develop vaccines or test antiviral molecules, till now no efficient anti- SARS-CoV-2 drugs have been validated. The COVID-19 pandemic led us to call for an urgent nutritional intervention model that should be established to prevent and/or reduce the negative impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers. In the present paper, we suggest a safe nutritional supplementation of Mg-Zn- B vitamins (B1, B6, B9, and B12) in healthcare workers as pre-exposure and post-exposure new prophylactic treatments. Furthermore, the paper reports the scientific arguments and the possible mechanisms by which the Mg-Zn- B vitamins supplementation may exert its beneficial effects in the healthcare workers facing the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, the Mg-Zn- B vitamins supplementation would enhance the immune response against SARS-CoV2, prevent inflammatory processes and oxidative stress, fight or alleviate the COVID-19-related mental health issues, or even reduce the replication. Each element of the supplementation possesses important and promising effects contributing to the possible efficiency of the suggested Mg-Zn- B vitamins supplementation in healthcare workers. Keywords: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Supplementation, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamins B.

The Continuing Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Physical Well-Being and Mental Health of ICU Healthcare Workers in Turkey: A Single-Centre Cross-Sectional Later-Phase Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 088506662110707
Author(s):  
Huseyin Duru
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Heavy Workload ◽  
Median Change

Background This study aimed to evaluate the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on physical well-being and mental health of ICU healthcare workers (HCWs). Methods A total of 51 ICU HCWs working at a tertiary care hospital were included in this cross-sectional study conducted before (January 2019-January 2020) and during (January 2021-April 2021) COVID-19 pandemic. Data on sociodemographic and work-related characteristics, COVID 19 history and current mental health issues via Hospital Anxiety-Depression Scale (HADS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-40), Suicidal Ideation Scale (SIS) and Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) were recorded. Results Overall, 62.7% of participants were nurses, heavy workload (working ≥200 h/month) was reported by 76.5% of participants and previous history of COVID-19 was confirmed by 62.7%. Current mental health issues involved poor sleep quality in majority (96.1%) of participants, anxiety (51.0%), depression (51.0%) in at least half of them and a moderate degree of emotional exhaustion Heavy workload was associated with more remarkable decrease in sleep duration (median change: −0.5 vs. −1.0 h/day, P = .020), Vit B12 (median change: 60[−48-293] vs. −65[−371-262] pg/mL, P < .001) and Vit D (median change: −1.6[−13.1-20] vs. −9.7[−39.7-21.8] ng/mL, P = .004) during pandemic, while working hours per month were also significantly higher in those with versus without anxiety (264[150-390] vs. 240[150-264] h, P = .003) and with versus without depression (264[150-390] vs. 240[150-264] h, P = .037). Conclusion Our findings indicate high prevalence of mental health issues including anxiety and depression as well as poor sleep quality and emotional burnout among ICU HCWs, particularly those with heavy workload.

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