Preparing for Post COVID-19 Stage

BioMedica ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (2S) ◽  
pp. 21-23
Author(s):  
Asad Zaheer
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Situation Analysis ◽  
Robust Measures ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

<p>Since the outbreak of COVID-19 has emerged, 2022 is predicted by researchers as the year for the return of normalcy. With every domain of life at halt, the tardiest recovery will be in education and research where 1.5 billion learners have been affected globally by the Pandemic. With meticulous but strong concomitant situation analysis by the universities, robust measures need to be taken to ensure (1) optimal mental and physical health of all faculty, staff and students, (2) balancing the financial and managerial crises and (3) development and implementation of long-term policies to stand-up to the challenges of this situation</p>

Crisis Intervention: Theoretical and Methodological Considerations

1971 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beverley Raphael
Keyword(s):  
Primary Prevention ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Crisis Intervention ◽  
Social Adaptation ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Methodological Considerations ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

This paper is a theoretical and methodological dissertation on the concept of crisis intervention as an instrument of primary prevention; appropriate current literature is reviewed. The concepts of crisis are discussed briefly, and a concept emphasizing the intrapsychic state of the individual is proposed. The relevance of crisis with its period of disturbed functioning and its potential immediate and long-term sequelae for mental and physical health and social adaptation is reviewed. The concepts of crisis intervention are explored and dealt with. Each is looked at from the aspects of epidemiologically established basis, forms of intervention, both actual and hypothesized, and methodology of evaluation of effectiveness.

scholarly journals Caregivers’ Mental Health and Somatic Symptoms During COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sung S Park
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Somatic Symptoms ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Short Term ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

Abstract Objectives This study examines differences in the mental and physical health of the U.S. population during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic among 3 groups: noncaregivers, short-term caregivers (1 year or less), and long-term caregivers (greater than 1 year). Methods Data from the Understanding America Study are used to describe group differences in reports of psychological distress and somatic symptoms. Logistic and negative binomial regression models are used to examine whether these differences persist after adjusting for demographic, socioeconomic, and prepandemic health conditions. To understand within-group differences in caregiving demands, the intensity of care provided by short-term and long-term caregivers, as well as selected patients’ health conditions are summarized. Results Adults’ mental and physical health varied substantially by caregiver status. Caregivers continued to fare worse than noncaregivers in terms of mental health and fatigue, and long-term caregivers were more likely to report headache, body aches, and abdominal discomfort than both short-term caregivers and noncaregivers, net of controls. The nature of caregiving differed between short-term and long-term caregivers, with the latter more likely to provide greater hours of care, and to be looking after patients with permanent medical conditions. Discussion Efforts to understand and mitigate the impact of the pandemic on population health should include caregivers, whose mental and physical health were already vulnerable before COVID-19.

Implications of long-term conditions for both mental and physical health: comparison of rheumatoid arthritis and schizophrenia

2009 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 699-707 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi Lempp ◽  
Graham Thornicroft ◽  
Morven Leese ◽  
Naomi Fearns ◽  
Helen Graves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Long Term Conditions ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

Spousal Breadwinning Across 30 Years of Marriage and Husbands’ Health: A Gendered Life Course Stress Approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen W. Springer ◽  
Chioun Lee ◽  
Deborah Carr
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cultural Expectations ◽  
Income Data ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Mental And Physical Health ◽  
Retirement Study

Objective: Wives increasingly outearn their husbands, and gender relations theory suggests this arrangement may undermine men’s well-being. We explore how long-term histories of spousal breadwinning may be associated with older men’s self-rated mental and physical health, and risk of nine health diagnoses. Method: Using 30 years of couple-level income data from the Health and Retirement Study ( n = 1,095 couples), we use latent class analyses to identify six classes that differ with respect to the timing and level of wife breadwinning. We link these classes to older husbands’ later-life health. Results: Classes that transitioned from husband breadwinning to wife breadwinning in early or later adulthood were associated with husbands’ poorer overall physical health and risk of cardiometabolic and stress-related diseases. Patterns persist net of sociodemographics, depressive symptoms, health behaviors, and adolescent health. Discussion: Violating cultural expectations, such as the masculinity ideal of male breadwinning, is associated with older men’s poorer health.

scholarly journals Are you still watching?

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-187
Author(s):  
Ilakkiah Chandran
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Online Services ◽  
Streaming Services ◽  
Long Term Consequences ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

Netflix and other streaming services have become extremely popular over the last few years. Although streaming through online services is often thought of as self-care and relaxation, binge-watching has become a common watching pattern. This opinion-editorial will report upon the ways binge-watching leads to daily challenges and long-term consequences when it comes to our mental and physical health, socialization and ability to reach goals. Furthermore, it will discuss important implementations that will reduce the negative effects associated with binge-watching to aid in the pursuit of self-control. 

scholarly journals Integrated care for people with long-term mental and physical health conditions in low-income and middle-income countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 174-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graham Thornicroft ◽  
Shalini Ahuja ◽  
Sarah Barber ◽  
Daniel Chisholm ◽  
Pamela Y Collins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Integrated Care ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

The impact of childhood sexual abuse on the mental and physical health, and healthcare utilization of older adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 415-422 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yumiko Kamiya ◽  
Virpi Timonen ◽  
Rose Anne Kenny
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Childhood Sexual Abuse ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Healthcare Utilization ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Reported Health ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

ABSTRACTBackground:The aim of this study is to examine the long-term association between childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and mental and physical health, especially with conditions related to hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis dysfunction such as mood disorders, cardiovascular disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, pain disorders, and measures of frailty and functional mobility. In addition, we examined the impact of CSA on self-reported health and healthcare utilization.Methods:Data from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing were employed (N = 8,178). The effects of CSA on mental health, physical health, and healthcare utilization in old age population were estimated by ordinal least square, logistic regression, and Poisson regression, controlling for demographic factors, childhood adversities, and behavioral health.Results:Six percent of respondents reported CSA with little variation by gender. A significant association was found between CSA and mental health. Those who reported CSA were more likely to have depression, anxiety, worry, loneliness, and low quality of life. Poor self-reported health, lung disease, arthritis, peptic ulcer, chronic pain as well as high levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein were associated with CSA. Further, those who reported CSA were more likely to report doctor and hospital visits than those without a history of CSA.Conclusions:Findings from the present study show that CSA has significant long-term mental and physical consequences, whereby early life events are linked to later life health outcomes.

scholarly journals Does Emotional Intelligence Matter in Tough Times? A Moderated Mediation Model for Explaining Health and Suicide Risk amongst Short- and Long-Term Unemployed Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 797
Author(s):  
Sergio Mérida-López ◽  
Natalio Extremera ◽  
Cirenia Quintana-Orts ◽  
Lourdes Rey
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Suicide Risk ◽  
Moderated Mediation ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Moderated Mediation Model ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

This study contributes to knowledge on psychosomatic research by examining a moderated mediation model in which emotional intelligence (EI) is related to mental health, physical health and suicide risk through perceived stress, in samples of short-term (n = 364) and long-term (n = 594) unemployed individuals. The moderating effect of emotional intelligence on the relationships between perceived stress and mental and physical health and suicide risk was tested. The results showed that emotional intelligence was positively associated with mental and physical health and negatively associated with perceived stress and suicide risk. The proposed model only predicted mental health and suicide risk in the long-term unemployed sample. This suggests that emotional intelligence may act as a buffer against the negative impact of unemployment-related stress on mental health and suicide risk when unemployment is prolonged. Therefore, interventions targeting both the promotion of mental health and the prevention of suicide risk via the promotion of emotional abilities may consider length of unemployment.

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