scholarly journals The Role of Religiosity to Address the Mental Health Crisis of Students: A Study on Three Parameters (Anxiety, Depression, and Stress)

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rohmah Najihah Misran ◽  
Jamilah Hanum Abdul Khaiyom ◽  
Zul Azlin Razali
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Crisis ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Religiosity is a construct that has interesting implications in the mental health issues of youths. This study examines the role of religiosity on anxiety, depression, and stress using 148 Muslim students studying Islamic studies at undergraduate provision in an Islamic University as sample. Results indicated that the level of religiosity among the participants ranged from moderately religious to highly religious. The mean levels of anxiety, depression, and stress among the participants were moderate, and a significant number of students suffered from severe psychological distress. Female students were reported to experience significantly slightly more stress than male students. Furthermore, the relationship between religiosity, anxiety, and depression was significantly negative but not stressful. Further analysis found that religiosity serves as a protective factor for depression. Meanwhile, some religiosity components (i.e., avoidance of sinful acts and frequent conduct of recommended acts) were found to be a significant protective factor against anxiety and depression, respectively. Thus, in retrospect, mental health and religion appear to converge on managing psychological distress. As so to speak, this is a vital point in the emerging mental health services in which the incorporation of religious components into clinical practice may show good promising results in aiding the recovery process of psychological health issues. Likewise, embedding religiosity in one’s life, or being religiously minded, reflected in daily life manifestation, is linked with better mental health outcomes.

scholarly journals Coparenting Alleviated the Effect of Psychological Distress on Parental Psychological Flexibility

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongju Yu ◽  
Yan Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Psychological Flexibility ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Cognitive Defusion ◽  
Chinese Parents ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Parenting is full of challenges and responsibilities. It is particularly important for parents to be open to parental difficult experiences and adopt behaviors consistent with self-chosen values, which termed as parental psychological flexibility (PPF). However, few studies have focused on the effect of psychological distress (anxiety and depression) on different components of PPF. This study examined the effect of psychological distress on the three components of PPF (cognitive defusion, committed action, and acceptance) as well as the role of coparenting quality in Chinese parents. A total of 462 parents of children aged 1–18 years completed self-report measures of anxiety, depression, coparenting, and PPF. Our results revealed that higher level of PPF went along with less anxiety and depression, while it was also associated with better coparenting quality. Coparenting partially mediated the effect of anxiety on cognitive defusion and acceptance and fully mediated the effect of depression on cognitive defusion and acceptance. Moderation analyses showed that the link between anxiety and cognitive defusion, as well as the link between anxiety and acceptance were moderated by coparenting. We discussed the implications of coparenting as a protective factor in alleviating the negative effect of psychological distress on PPF.

scholarly journals Does COVID-19 pose a challenge to the diagnoses of anxiety and depression? A psychologist's view

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucy Johnstone
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Mental Health Crisis ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Normal Human ◽  
Way Of Thinking ◽  
Fear And Anxiety

Summary The COVID-19 pandemic has led to predictions of a widespread mental health crisis. However, this makes little sense when fear and anxiety are so understandable in context. The individualisation and medicalisation of normal human reactions disconnects us from our feelings and from the appropriate solutions, in relation to the pandemic and more generally. We have an opportunity to challenge this pervasive way of thinking, and thus be in a position to create a fairer society that is better for everyone's emotional well-being.

scholarly journals Is Posttraumatic Growth Helpful in Overcoming Mental Health Disorders Due to COVID-19?: The Moderating Effect of Posttraumatic Growth in the Relationship Between COVID-19 and Psychological Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Se-Ran Park ◽  
Sun-Young Im
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
Traumatic Experience ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of restrictions and concerns related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on depression, anxiety, and committed action, and examine whether posttraumatic growth (PTG) serves as a protective factor for mental health. In particular, this study evaluated the moderating effects of PTG on the changes in levels of anxiety, depression, and committed action according to changes in COVID-19-related restrictions and concerns using a short-term longitudinal design. The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory was administered to 100 adults with significant traumatic experience living in the Republic of Korea, and the participants were asked to complete diary questionnaires on anxiety, depression, committed action, and restrictions and concerns pertaining to COVID-19. The results showed that anxiety and depression decreased, and committed action increased with an increase in PTG. These results highlight a complex relationship between restrictions and concerns related to COVID-19 and psychological health; based on the results, we discussed the positive impact of PTG on psychological health.

The Immediate Physical and Mental Health Crisis in Residents Proximal to the Evacuation Zone After Japan's Nuclear Disaster: An Observational Pilot Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masaharu Tsubokura ◽  
Kazuo Hara ◽  
Tomoko Matsumura ◽  
Amina Sugimoto ◽  
Shuhei Nomura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Nuclear Power Plant ◽  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Clinical Parameters ◽  
Mental Health Crisis ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Nuclear Disaster

AbstractObjectiveThe 2011 earthquake and Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan have had devastating effects on residents near the damaged nuclear power plant, but quantifying its effect on their health has been difficult.MethodsAmong the 564 residents of Iitate Village and Soma City who enrolled in this study, we evaluated the changes of clinical parameters in 155 participants who underwent annual health evaluations in the previous year and after the earthquake. Psychological distress was also measured by using patient health questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9).ResultsParticipants (median age, 64 years) showed significant post-disaster increases in body weight, body mass index, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and triglyceride levels. PHQ-9 scores of 10 or greater were found in 12% of the subjects, indicating that a substantial number had major depression.ConclusionsThe findings in this study showed substantial deterioration in clinical parameters related to lifestyle diseases and the presence of general psychological distress among residents living near the damaged nuclear power plant after the Fukushima Daiichi disaster. In addition to controlling the levels of radiation exposure, aggressive management of immediate physical and mental health crisis for residents may be necessary in future nuclear accidents. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2014;0:1–7)

scholarly journals The psychological impact of COVID-19 on the mental health in the general population

QJM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 113 (8) ◽  
pp. 531-537 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Serafini ◽  
B Parmigiani ◽  
A Amerio ◽  
A Aguglia ◽  
L Sher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
General Population ◽  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Psychological Reactions ◽  
Chinese City ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Impact

Abstract As a result of the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in the Chinese city of Wuhan, a situation of socio-economic crisis and profound psychological distress rapidly occurred worldwide. Various psychological problems and important consequences in terms of mental health including stress, anxiety, depression, frustration, uncertainty during COVID-19 outbreak emerged progressively. This work aimed to comprehensively review the current literature about the impact of COVID-19 infection on the mental health in the general population. The psychological impact of quarantine related to COVID-19 infection has been additionally documented together with the most relevant psychological reactions in the general population related to COVID-19 outbreak. The role of risk and protective factors against the potential to develop psychiatric disorders in vulnerable individuals has been addressed as well. The main implications of the present findings have been discussed.

scholarly journals A looming mental health pandemic in the time of COVID-19? Role of fortitude in the interrelationship between loneliness, anxiety, and life satisfaction among young adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 008124632199103
Author(s):  
Tyrone Pretorius ◽  
Anita Padmanabhanunni
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Mental Health Crisis ◽  
Health Crisis

This study investigates loneliness, anxiety, and life satisfaction among a sample of young adults in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the role of fortitude in the interrelationship between these variables. Fortitude refers to the psychological strength to manage stress and stay well, and it is derived from positive appraisals of self, family, and support from others. Participants included 337 young adults who completed four self-report questionnaires: the UCLA Loneliness Scale, the State-Trait Anxiety Scale, the Satisfaction with Life scale, and the Fortitude Questionnaire. Stepwise regression analysis was performed to determine the direct, indirect, mediating, and moderating role of fortitude on psychological outcomes. The results demonstrated unprecedented levels of anxiety, loneliness, and reduced life satisfaction among the sample. These levels were significantly higher than those encountered in previous studies in other contexts, as well as in studies of similar populations conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Women reported higher levels of psychological distress than men. The results confirmed the mediating role of fortitude; however, they also suggested that the predictors (loneliness and anxiety) are the mediated pathways and fortitude is causally antecedent to loneliness and anxiety. These findings suggest a looming mental health crisis among young adults in South Africa and identify potential targets for intervention efforts. A strengths-based approach that focuses on enhancing individuals’ appraisals of coping and support may serve to build fortitude and potentially mitigate adverse mental health outcomes.

scholarly journals Loneliness and Psychological Distress: A Mediating Role of Meaning in Life during COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Murat Yıldırım
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Outcome ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Distress Symptoms ◽  
Distress Level

The COVID-19 pandemic represents a health crisis with a high amount of loneliness, which in turn may be associated with negative mental health outcome like psychological distress. This chapter aimed to investigate if meaning in life mediated the effect of loneliness on symptoms of psychological distress. A young adult sample (N = 605, 75.7% women) completed the measures of loneliness, psychological distress, and meaning in life. The results indicated that meaning in life mediated the relations between loneliness and psychological distress symptoms. This relation was significant at low, medium, and high levels of meaning in life. The study shows that experience of loneliness is associated with symptoms of psychological distress. Level of meaning in life differentiates the direct and indirect effect of loneliness on psychological distress. Knowledge about the effect of loneliness in response to a health crisis is important for developing treatment and prevention strategies for loneliness, psychological distress, and meaning in life.

scholarly journals Understanding the role of service providers, land use, and resident characteristics on the occurrence of mental health crisis calls to the police

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (8) ◽  
pp. 1961-1982 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clair White ◽  
Victoria Goldberg ◽  
Julie Hibdon ◽  
David Weisburd
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Land Use ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Mental Health Crisis ◽  
Health Crisis

Current Directions in Chicana/o Psychology

2001 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian W. McNeill ◽  
Loreto R. Prieto ◽  
Yolanda Flores Niemann ◽  
Marc Pizarro ◽  
Elizabeth M. Vera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Mexican Americans ◽  
Ecological Context ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Counseling Intervention

In this Major Contribution, we focus on the mental and psychological health issues relevant to Mexican Americans or Chicanas/os, and we identify and introduce some important contemporary areas of research that reflect the unifying theme of Current Directions in Chicana/o Psychology. These areas include counseling, assessment, and service-delivery issues; the content and influence of stereotypes; and the role of ethnic identity in the psychological health of Chicana/o people. To provide an ecological context for the series of articles that follow, identifying labels/terminology, demographics, cultural characteristics, and political barriers descriptive of Chicanas/os are addressed. Our hope is that the series of articles composing this issue serves to raise the awareness of mental health professionals about issues facing Chicanas/os and to provide guidelines for future counseling intervention and research.

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