scholarly journals Psychosocial Impact of COVID-19: Stigma and Xenophobia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dogancan Sonmez ◽  
Cicek Hocaoglu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Psychosocial Effects ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Economic Problems ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Stigmatizing Attitudes

The novel type of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which affected the whole world and resulted in the death of many people, caused problems in various fields in societies. The effects of the pandemic, especially on health and the economy, have reached important points and studies in these areas have intensified. It is also a known fact that the pandemic causes psychosocial problems in humans. Existing problems have also had negative effects on mental health. Measures, restrictions, and quarantine practices are taken to control the epidemic have caused psychological, social, and economic problems. The spread of the disease and changes in living conditions have led to an increase in negative attitudes among people. The pandemic has also caused discriminatory and stigmatizing attitudes among people. In addition, xenophobic attitudes, defined as fear, hatred, and prejudice against foreigners, have become widespread during the pandemic process. People exposed to stigma and xenophobic attitudes due to the pandemic have experienced social and economic inequalities. It is important to prevent stigmatizing and xenophobic attitudes during the pandemic process in order to ensure social cohesion in society. In this section, the psychosocial effects of stigma and xenophobia associated with COVID-19 will be discussed in light of literature.

scholarly journals Assessing the Level of Mental Health of Medical Staff at a Private Hospital at the Time of Corona Virus Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
hadi alimoradi ◽  
mahsa nazari ◽  
reza jafari nodoushan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Private Hospitals ◽  
Social Media Networks ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: Corona epidemic and quarantine enforcement, various effects on the psychological and social aspects of the population has left. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between depression, anxiety and relationship with medical staff and mental health is caused by corona. Methods: For this purpose, samples of 650 health personnel of private hospitals were selected. Inventory DASS, HADS, and selected social cohesion (Keyes) and the Internet and through social media networks were evaluated. To analyze the data, Pearson correlation and regression analysis were used. Results: The results showed that straw anxiety corona) to negative (and social cohesion caused by corona) to positive (mental health correlates. It was also found that anxiety and social cohesion caused by corona, respectively 47 and 26 percent predict changes in mental health. Conclusion: These results show the positive and negative effects of psychosocial interventions in quarantine and it have practical implications in the development of the epidemic crisis is Corona.

scholarly journals Psychosocial effects of homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic: Differences between seven European countries and between children with and without mental health conditions

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa B Thorell ◽  
Charlotte Borg Skoglund ◽  
Almudena Giménez de la Peña ◽  
Dieter Baeyens ◽  
Anselm Fuermaier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Mental Health Condition ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Psychosocial Effects ◽  
Positive Effects

The aim of the present study was to examine parental experiences of homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic in families with or without a child with a mental health condition across Europe. The study included 6720 parents (2002 parents with a child with a mental health condition and 4718 without) from seven European countries: the United Kingdom (n=508), Sweden (n=1436), Spain (n=1491), Belgium (n=508), the Netherlands (n=324), Germany (n=1662) and Italy (n=794). Many parents found homeschooling to be of poor quality, with insufficient support from schools and general negative effects on both children and parents. In most countries, online teaching was uncommon, leaving parents with primary responsibility for managing their child’s schooling. Parents also reported increased levels of stress, worry, social isolation, and domestic conflict. A small number of parents reported increased parental alcohol/drug use. Some differences were found between countries and some effects were more pronounced in families with a child with a mental health condition. However, group differences were generally small, indicating that negative effects were present in many families across countries. It should also be noted that some parents reported positive effects of homeschooling for their child or themselves. The adverse effects of homeschooling will likely have a long-term impact and contribute to increased inequalities. Given that school closures have been argued to be less effective than other social distancing interventions, policymakers need to carefully consider the negative consequences of homeschooling during a possible second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and future pandemics.

scholarly journals Perceived Neighborhood Disorder, Social Cohesion, and Depressive Symptoms among Spousal Caregivers

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 1049-1049
Author(s):  
Yeon Jin Choi ◽  
Jennifer Ailshire
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Spousal Caregivers ◽  
Neighborhood Disorder ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Neighborhood Social Cohesion

Abstract Most prior research on caregivers’ mental health focused on individual or household factors, we know much less about the influence of neighborhood factors on mental health of spousal caregivers. The current study fills the gap in our knowledge by examining the association of neighborhood characteristics (i.e., perceived neighborhood disorder and neighborhood social cohesion) and depressive symptoms among spousal caregivers. We used data from 2006 to 2016 waves of the Health and Retirement Study, which includes 2,362 spousal caregivers. Negative binomial regression models were estimated to examine the association of perceived neighborhood disorder and neighborhood social cohesion with depressive symptoms. A greater perceived neighborhood disorder was associated with higher CES-D scores, which indicates more depressive symptoms. On the other hand, a higher level of neighborhood social cohesion was associated with lower CES-D scores. When they were included in the same model, the association between neighborhood disorder and depression disappeared, while respondents who reported higher levels of neighborhood social cohesion continue to exhibit lower CES-D scores than those lived in less cohesive neighborhoods. This study highlights the importance of neighborhood contexts in understanding caregivers’ well-being. Findings of this study suggest that neighborhood social cohesion may attenuate the negative effects of neighborhood disorder. Therefore, enhancing positive characteristics of the neighborhood may promote well-being of spousal caregivers.

Understanding and Addressing the Stigma in Mental Health Within the Asian and Asian-American Culture

2021 ◽  
pp. 943-970
Author(s):  
Ben Tran
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Asian Americans ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Mental Health Stigma ◽  
Asian Culture ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Stigmatizing Attitudes ◽  
History Of

Mental health stigma can be defined as the display of negative attitudes, based on prejudice and misinformation, in response to a marker of illness. Stigma creates mental distress for individuals, which furthers stigmatizing attitudes, thereby making it a relentless force and as incompetent in achieving life goals such as living independently or having a good job. Over the years, researchers have consistently highlighted the problem of mental health service underutilization within the Asians and Asian-Americans communities. As such, understanding the cultural contexts that facilitate good outcomes may offer a lever or stigma reduction. Thus, the purpose of this chapter is to understand and address the sociocultural and psychological paradigms of the stigma in mental health within Asians and Asian-Americans. This chapter will cover the history of stigma within the Asian culture, Asian's mental health, mental health services utilization within the Asian culture, and methods of addressing the stigma within the Asian culture to promote the utilization of mental health services.

Understanding and Addressing the Stigma in Mental Health Within the Asian and Asian-American Culture

2018 ◽  
pp. 70-107
Author(s):  
Ben Tran
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Asian Americans ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Mental Health Stigma ◽  
Asian Culture ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Stigmatizing Attitudes ◽  
History Of

Mental health stigma can be defined as the display of negative attitudes, based on prejudice and misinformation, in response to a marker of illness. Stigma creates mental distress for individuals, which furthers stigmatizing attitudes, thereby making it a relentless force and as incompetent in achieving life goals such as living independently or having a good job. Over the years, researchers have consistently highlighted the problem of mental health service underutilization within the Asians and Asian-Americans communities. As such, understanding the cultural contexts that facilitate good outcomes may offer a lever or stigma reduction. Thus, the purpose of this chapter is to understand and address the sociocultural and psychological paradigms of the stigma in mental health within Asians and Asian-Americans. This chapter will cover the history of stigma within the Asian culture, Asian's mental health, mental health services utilization within the Asian culture, and methods of addressing the stigma within the Asian culture to promote the utilization of mental health services.

scholarly journals Psychosocial effects of homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic: Differences between seven European countries and between children with and without mental health conditions

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Thorell ◽  
Charlotte Borg Skoglund ◽  
Almudena Giménez de la Peña ◽  
Dieter Baeyens ◽  
Anselm Fuermaier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Mental Health Condition ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Psychosocial Effects ◽  
Positive Effects

The aim of the present study was to examine parental experiences of homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic in families with or without a child with a mental health condition across Europe. The study included 6720 parents (2002 parents with a child with a mental health condition and 4718 without) from seven European countries: the United Kingdom (n=508), Sweden (n=1436), Spain (n=1491), Belgium (n=508), the Netherlands (n=324), Germany (n=1662) and Italy (n=794). Many parents found homeschooling to be of poor quality, with insufficient support from schools and general negative effects on both children and parents. In most countries, online teaching was uncommon, leaving parents with primary responsibility for managing their child’s schooling. Parents also reported increased levels of stress, worry, social isolation, and domestic conflict. A small number of parents reported increased parental alcohol/drug use. Some differences were found between countries and some effects were more pronounced in families with a child with a mental health condition. However, group differences were generally small, indicating that negative effects were present in many families across countries. It should also be noted that some parents reported positive effects of homeschooling for their child or themselves. The adverse effects of homeschooling will likely have a long-term impact and contribute to increased inequalities. Given that school closures have been argued to be less effective than other social distancing interventions, policymakers need to carefully consider the negative consequences of homeschooling during a possible second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and future pandemics.

THE IMPACT OF THE -19 EPIDEMIC ON THE ELDERLY MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT

2021 ◽  
pp. 1043-1049
Author(s):  
Ю. А. Бубеев ◽  
В. В. Козлов ◽  
Л. Д. Сыркин ◽  
И. Б. Ушаков ◽  
В. М. Усов
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Impact

Распространение эпидемии COVID -19 сопровождается психосоциальными проблемами, имеющими негативные последствия для психического здоровья и качества жизни большей части населения. Особому риску при этом подвержены лица пожилого возраста (65+), имеющие хронические соматические заболевания и снижение резервов адаптации. В целом эпидемия высветила нарастающие проблемы психосоциальной работы с когортой 65+ в условиях прогрессивного старения населения многих развитых и развивающихся стран. Эти проблемы непосредственно связаны с сохранением психического здоровья и качества жизни пожилых лиц, лиц с ограниченными возможностями здоровья, инвалидов и других. Для поддержки этих категорий лиц необходимо изыскивать дополнительные резервы. В частности, актуально применение средств дистанционного телеконсультирования и ассистивных информационных технологий, расширяющих возможности коммуникации пожилых лиц. В статье выполнен анализ публикаций, предлагающих практические рекомендации для снижения негативных последствий пандемии COVID -19 применительно к когорте лиц 65+. В качестве отправной точки дискуссии рассмотрены положения статьи А. Г. Голубева и соавт., в которой вопросы поддержки обществом лиц 65+ причислены к наиболее актуальным в области геронтологии в условиях экстренного реагирования на распространение эпидемии COVID -19. The spread of the COVID -19 epidemic is accompanied by psychosocial problems that have negative consequences for the mental health (MH) and quality of life (QoL) of the majority of the population. The elderly (65+ individuals) with chronic somatic diseases and reduced adaptation reserves are particularly at risk. In General, the epidemic highlighted the growing problems of psychosocial work with the 65+ cohort in the conditions of progressive aging of the population of many developed and developing countries. These problems are directly related to the preservation of MH and QoL of elderly people, people with disabilities, and others. Additional reserves should be sought to support these categories of individuals. In particular, the use of remote tele-consulting and assistive information technologies that enhance the communication capabilities of older persons is relevant. The article analyzes publications that offer practical recommendations for reducing the negative effects of the COVID -19 pandemic on MH and QoL in a cohort of 65+ individuals. As a starting point of the discussion, the article by A. G. Golubev et al., in which the issues of public support for 65+ persons are considered to be the most relevant in the field of gerontology in the context of emergency response to the spread of the COVID -19 epidemic, is considered.

The Effect of Suicide-Related Internet Use on Users’ Mental Health

Crisis ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 348-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hajime Sueki
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Suicide Methods ◽  
Internet Users

Background: Previous studies have shown that suicide-related Internet use can have both negative and positive psychological effects. Aims: This study examined the effect of suicide-related Internet use on users’ suicidal ideation, depression/anxiety tendency, and loneliness. Method: A two-wave panel study of 850 Internet users was conducted via the Internet. Results: Suicide-related Internet use (e.g., browsing websites about suicide methods) had negative effects on suicidal ideation and depression/anxiety tendency. No forms of suicide-related Internet use, even those that would generally be considered positive, were found to decrease users’ suicidal ideation. In addition, our results suggest that the greater the suicidal ideation and feelings of depression and loneliness of Internet users, the more they used the Internet. Conclusion: Since suicide-related Internet use can adversely influence the mental health of young adults, it is necessary to take measures to reduce their exposure to such information.

Cultural Values Influence Mental-Health Help-Seeking in Asian and Latinx College Students

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elayne Zhou ◽  
Yena Kyeong ◽  
Cecilia Cheung ◽  
Kalina Michalska;Michalska
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Mental Health Treatment ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviors ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Ethnic Group Membership

The current study examined the influence of cultural values on mental health attitudes and help-seeking behaviors in college students of diverse ethnic backgrounds. Asian and Latinx college students (N = 159) completed an online survey in which they reported their adherence to cultural values and general attitudes towards mental health and help-seeking behavior. Factor analysis revealed two common factors of cultural values irrespective of ethnic background: Interdependent Orientation (IO) and Cultural Obligation (CO). Regardless of ethnicity, the more students endorsed IO values, the less likely they were to perceive a need for mental health treatment. IO value adherence also predicted more negative attitudes towards mental health. CO values were not predictive of perceived need or help-seeking behaviors. Findings highlight the importance of assessing certain cultural values independently from ethnicity and considering how the multidimensionality of culture may help explain shared mental health behaviors across ethnic group membership.

Validation to Spanish version of the COVID-19 Stress Scale

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edgar Guillermo Pulido
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Psychosocial Effects ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Global Consensus ◽  
Reliability Indicators ◽  
Effective Assessment

There is a global consensus about the potential of the COVID-19 pandemic to affect people's mental health. In this context, and prior to the formulation of mitigation strategies, tools are required that allow an objective and effective assessment of mental health risk. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric characteristics of COVID-19 Stress Scale, formulated by Taylor et al. (2020), based on the concept of COVID-19 Stress Syndrome. A national sample of 1214 participating adults was taken in Colombia, who answered a translated version of the scale. Evidence of a hexa-dimensional structure was obtained whose goodness of fit indicators were Chi2 = 1215,759, Sig. =. 000, CMIN / DF = 2.202, RMSEA = .044, NFI = .943, TLI = .964, CFI =. 968 and FMIN = 1,967. Regarding reliability, an α = .924 and Spearman-Brown = .824 were obtained for the entire scale; the reliability indicators of the 6 subscales were also high. The similarities and differences in the findings with respect to the original psychometric study of the scale are discussed, as well as the utility and importance of the instrument as a tool in future efforts to mitigate the psychosocial effects of the pandemic.

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