scholarly journals Correlation of psychosocial support concerns and depression in Deaf adults at Nairobi and Kajiado Counties, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joyce Wangari Ngugi ◽  
Dana Basnight-Brown ◽  
Josephine N. Arasa
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Deaf Adults ◽  
Significant Depression

The Deaf are considered persons with disabilities owing to societal stigma resulting in inequality and discrimination. The sequential mixed methodology utilized a cross-sectional approach, with interviews translated and administered in Kenyan Sign Language. The MMSE screened for mental status, while PHQ-9 assessed for depression and WSAS for Psychosocial Support Concerns (PSS) concerns. Researcher-designed in-depth interviews explored qualitative themes. In addition, Focus Group Discussions, ethnographic observation checklist, and mental health providers’ key informant interviews corroborated data. Deaf adults (N=100, 83% response rate) reported inadequate counseling access (62%) while 55% reported no depression. However, 45% depicted clinically significant depression levels, with a notable 28% of Deaf adults also indicating suicidality. Content analyses revealed family, socioeconomic welfare and stigma as the topmost PSS concerns. The study found a significant positive correlation between depression and overall PSS concerns at 0.225 (p=0.024), and home management PSS concern with depression at 0.253 (p=0.011). ANOVA analyses revealed statistically significant differences between the depression categories’ effects on PSS concerns, F = 3.22, p =.026. T-tests analyses indicated that means for None and Mild Depression (M=8.93, SD=8.80) were significantly lower than for Severe depression, t (13) = -3.16, p = .007, 95% CI [-15.15, -2.85]; and Moderately Severe (M=12.64, SD=7.40) were significantly lower than for Severe depression, t (13) -2.67, p = .019, 95% CI [-9.57, -1.00]. The study implications are to design Deaf-friendly assessments. The study recommends Deaf-centric interventions and for further study, national census on Deaf mental health and development of instruments normed for Kenyan Deaf populations.

scholarly journals La depresión: una realidad masculina

Enfoques ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Nubia Álvarez Vargas ◽  
Ángela Paola Ochoa Gaitán
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Adult Men ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

 Currently Depression is a serious mental health problem, which significantly affects the individuals; thus requires an appropriate psychological management. Numerous studies have been conducted around this problem which repeatedly shows the presence of depression in women more than in men. However, considering that in the male population has increased the risk of the disease, especially if you consider that has not produced a specific etiology of depression in the male population; making it difficult for mental health professionals make diagnoses and treatments. Thus, the present study aims to determine the existence of depression in male employees of an institution of higher education. The research corresponds to a non-experimental cross-sectional design, quantitative and descriptive approach. The non-random sample of intentional or convenience way consisted of 45 men. The instrument of data collection is known as CDH (Questionnaire depression for men) through which to assess depressive symptoms in adolescent and adult men. Partial results helped identify 44% no depression, 40% mild depression, 11% with moderate depression and 5% severe depression. The discussion and analysis of the results will be finalized on completion of the implementation phase. 

scholarly journals Prevalence of depression among three cohorts of medical students

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Georgieva ◽  
M Vatansever ◽  
A Velkova ◽  
N Hristov ◽  
P Pesheva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Depression Prevalence ◽  
Health Studies ◽  
Medical University

Abstract Background Medical education is often related to serious distress for students, that affects negatively their mental well-being. Depression, poor academic performance, increased alcohol consumption, suicidal thoughts, are some of the detrimental effects of diminished mental health. Studies on depression in medical students reveal a higher prevalence (1.4-73.5%) than in the general population. This study aimed to assess and compare depression prevalence and severity in three cohorts of medical students in Bulgaria and Turkey. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional online survey with 257 Bulgarian and 288 foreign medical students from Medical University-Sofia, Bulgaria, and with 270 Turkish medical students from Ankara in the winter semester of 2019-2020 academic year. We used the Beck depression inventory (BDI) as valid and reliable instrument to assess depression. The students were categorised according to BDI scores in three groups: with mild depression (10- 18 points); moderate depression (19-29); severe depression (30- 63). Data were analysed with program product Python 3 (v3.6.9) with Pandas v0.25.3 and Scipy v1.4.1. Results Depressive symptoms reported 71.5% of Turkish students, 47.1% of Bulgarian and 48.7% of foreign medical students. The depression frequency among Turkish and Bulgarian medical students was significantly different (chi2 = 35.31; p = 0,001). Mean BDI scores were similar for Bulgarian medical students (11.0) and foreign medical students, studying in Bulgaria (11.6). Turkish medical students scored highest on BDI (15.3). Severe depression was detected in 5.6% of foreign, 4.3% of Bulgarian and 6.3% of Turkish students. Conclusions Depression prevalence was high in all studied medical students cohorts, with Turkish cohort affected most, probably because of cultural and curriculum differences. Key messages Support of student’s mental health should be an integral part of the educational policies of all Medical Universities worldwide. Depression among medical students has to be prevented by comprehensive approach.

Evaluation of Depression among Medical Students of Gujarat during COVID-19 Pandemic

Healthline ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-79
Author(s):  
Saumya Joshi ◽  
Heer Patel ◽  
Nirmika Patel
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Depression Score ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Early Evaluation ◽  
Moderate Depression ◽  
Severity Of Depression

Introduction: The Covid-19 pandemic is a public health emergency with both physical and mental health risks. During this pandemic general medical complications have received the most attention, whereas only few studies address the potential direct effect on mental health of SARS-CoV-2 and the neurotropic potential. Objectives: To evaluate the depression score of an individual based on PHQ-9 scoring scale and to further classify the severity of depression among medical students. Method: It was a cross-sectional observational study, where primary quantitative data was collected using the PHQ-9 scale to assess the level of depression among the medical students of Gujarat through Google forms. Results: Most of the participants were from 1st year MBBS (>50%) and 2nd year MBBS (37%) and rest were from 3rd year. Around 29.4% students suffered from minimal depression, 34% has mild depression, 19% had moderate depression, 12% had moderately severe depression and 5.6% students suffered from severe depression. Conclusion: COVOD-19 pandemic is having impact on mental health of the medical students. Early evaluation of depression may help to decide intervention to reduce further depression among the students.

Development of a Scale to Assess Mental Health Providers' Mindfulness in Session

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill Calderon ◽  
Paul E. Hagan ◽  
Jennifer A. Munch ◽  
Crystal Rofkahr ◽  
Sinead Unsworth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers

Addressing COVID-19 Worry and Social Isolation in Home-Based Primary Care

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Elizabeth Weiskittle ◽  
Michelle Mlinac ◽  
LICSW Nicole Downing
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Home Based Primary Care ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Socially Isolated

Social distancing measures following the outbreak of COVID-19 have led to a rapid shift to virtual and telephone care. Social workers and mental health providers in VA home-based primary care (HBPC) teams face challenges providing psychosocial support to their homebound, medically complex, socially isolated patient population who are high risk for poor health outcomes related to COVID-19. We developed and disseminated an 8-week telephone or virtual group intervention for front-line HBPC social workers and mental health providers to use with socially isolated, medically complex older adults. The intervention draws on skills from evidence-based psychotherapies for older adults including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Problem-Solving Therapy. The manual was disseminated to VA HBPC clinicians and geriatrics providers across the United States in March 2020 for expeditious implementation. Eighteen HBPC teams and three VA Primary Care teams reported immediate delivery of a local virtual or telephone group using the manual. In this paper we describe the manual’s development and clinical recommendations for its application across geriatric care settings. Future evaluation will identify ways to meet longer-term social isolation and evolving mental health needs for this patient population as the pandemic continues.

Blank Screens (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrienne Lapidos
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Clinical Psychologist ◽  
Mental Health Providers ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Theoretical Orientations ◽  
Self Disclosure

UNSTRUCTURED With the advent of COVID-19, psychiatry video visits have become commonplace practically overnight. Patients and mental health providers are now presented with new opportunities and risks with respect to self-disclosure. In this Viewpoint, a clinical psychologist grapples with the new self-disclosure landscape as she and a patient both connect to therapy from their homes. The piece explores how various theoretical orientations in psychotherapy have addressed self-disclosure historically, and how video visit technologies have changed the boundaries of what can be shared.

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