scholarly journals Coda: Exploring Male Depression and the Stigma Associated with Depression

K ta Kita ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-287
Author(s):  
Sheena Sugiarto
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Main Character ◽  
Mental Health Condition ◽  
Creative Thesis ◽  
Male Depression ◽  
Personal Stigma ◽  
Emotional Strain ◽  
Commit Suicide

This creative thesis aims to show depressive symptoms in men, the stigma associated with depression, and the way stigma impacts depressed individuals by means of a screenplay. Using drama as the genre and psychological drama as the sub-genre, I exploit the emotional strain of the main character to show the struggles of male depression as well as the brutal consequences of stigma. The screenplay, titled Coda, follows Arya, a boy who struggles with depression and stigma associated with depression. As the story progresses, Arya’s mental health condition increasingly declines. Arya exhibits depressive symptoms although they are not typically recognized as depression. These include frequent irritability and inappropriate anger, escapists behavior, physical symptoms, problems with drug use, and risky behavior. In addition to that, Arya also experiences personal stigma from his family, which gradually affects their relationship and ultimately leads him to impulsively commit suicide. Keywords: Male depression, stigma, impact

scholarly journals Mental health condition of college students compared to non-students during COVID-19 lockdown: the CONFINS study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. e053231
Author(s):  
Julie Arsandaux ◽  
Ilaria Montagni ◽  
Mélissa Macalli ◽  
Nathalie Texier ◽  
Mathilde Pouriel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Mental Health Condition ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Suicidal Thoughts

ObjectivesTo estimate the effect of student status on mental health condition during COVID-19 general lockdown in France.DesignCross-sectional analysis comparing students and non-students recruited in the same study.SettingParticipants of the web-based CONFINS study implemented during the general lockdown in France in spring 2020.Participants2260 participants (78% women) including 1335 students (59%).Primary and secondary outcome measuresThrough an online questionnaire, participants declared if they have experienced suicidal thoughts, coded their perceived stress on a 10-points scale and completed validated mental health scales (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 for depressive symptoms, Generalised Anxiety Disorder-7 for anxiety symptoms) during the last 7 days. The effect of college student status on each mental health condition was estimated using multivariate logistic regression analyses. Stratified models for students and non-students were performed to identify population-specific factors.ResultsStudent status was associated with a higher frequency of depressive symptoms (adjusted OR (aOR)=1.58; 95% CI 1.17 to 2.14), anxiety symptoms (aOR=1.51; 95% CI 1.10 to 2.07), perceived stress (n=1919, aOR=1.70, 95% CI 1.26 to 2.29) and suicidal thoughts (n=1919, aOR=1.57, 95% CI 0.97 to 2.53). Lockdown conditions that could be potentially aggravating on mental health like isolation had a higher impact on students than on non-students.ConclusionsCollege students were at higher risk of mental health disturbances during lockdown than non-students, even after taking into account several potential confounding factors. A close follow-up and monitoring of students’ mental health status is warranted during lockdown periods in this vulnerable population.

scholarly journals Gejala Depresi Tokoh Utama dalam Novel Represi Karya Fakhrisna Amalia

GERAM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-162
Author(s):  
Siti Maemunah
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Main Character ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Secondary Data Sources ◽  
Data Collection Technique

Symptoms of Depression in the Main Character in Fakhrisna Amalia's Refresi Novel. According to Aaron Beck, the problem in this study is more focused on the main character's depressive symptoms, who analyzes his depressive symptoms through 4 depressive symptoms. The method used in this research is qualitative. The reason for using this method is that the data presentation and data analysis in this study are presented in sentences and descriptions. The data used in this study are excerpts from dialogues from primary data sources, namely the novel Represi by Fakhrisna Amalia. The secondary data sources are obtained from reference books or documents related to the research object by reading, studying, and understanding. The data collection technique used is to collect data using reading and note-taking techniques. Read the entire contents of the novel carefully, mark the essential things in the novel, describe all the data that has been obtained from the data. In collecting the data, the form of sentences containing the psychological aspects of the main character in the novel Refresi by Fakhrisna Amalia, which is described. Based on the research results conducted in the novel Represi by Fakhrisna Amalia, there are symptoms of depression experienced by the main character: emotional, cognitive, motivational, and physical symptoms.

Suicide in men

2021 ◽  
pp. 343-352
Author(s):  
Wolfgang Rutz ◽  
Zoltán Rihmer
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Major Depression ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Clinical Condition ◽  
Suicidal Behaviour ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Antisocial Behaviour ◽  
Atypical Depression ◽  
Male Depression ◽  
Commit Suicide

Male life expectancy in Europe is between 5 and 15 years lower than women. This might be related to the fact that men, in general, approach and consume medical services only half as often as females. Between 70 and 90% of all suicides are committed in a clinical condition of major depression, paradoxically, men commit suicide 3–10 times more often than women despite being diagnosed as depressive half as often. Male depressive symptoms are different from those reported by females, mainly because of men’s alexithymic problems in recognizing and reporting their own depressive symptoms. Additionally, male depression can manifest itself more atypically as abusive, aggressive, risk-taking, or antisocial behaviour. Moreover, in the case of suicidal behaviour, males more frequently use violent or lethal methods. Training of healthcare workers to better detect male depression and increasing public awareness for male’s often atypical depression are promising tools in the prevention of suicide.

Depression, psychosocial correlates, and psychosocial resources in individuals with mast cell activation syndrome

2021 ◽  
pp. 135910532110145
Author(s):  
Jennifer Nicoloro SantaBarbara ◽  
Marci Lobel
Keyword(s):  
Mast Cell ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cell Activation ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Mast Cell Activation ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome ◽  
Disease Experience ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Activation Syndrome

Individuals with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), a rare chronic disease, experience unpredictable physical symptoms and diagnostic challenges resulting in poor emotional states. The prevalence and correlates of depressive symptoms were examined among 125 participants who completed the CES-D and relevant instruments. The majority reported a clinically-significant level of depression which was especially common among younger participants and those who reported greater loneliness or more disease-specific stressors. Greater magnitude of depressive symptoms was associated with greater illness intrusiveness, less social support, and lower optimism. Results highlight the value of interventions targeting loneliness and stressors unique to this population.

scholarly journals Parental mental health conditions and use of healthcare services in children the first year of life– a register-based, nationwide study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Signe Heuckendorff ◽  
Martin Nygård Johansen ◽  
Søren Paaske Johnsen ◽  
Charlotte Overgaard ◽  
Kirsten Fonager
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Mental Health Condition ◽  
Parental Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Conditions ◽  
First Year Of Life ◽  
Paternal Mental Health ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Parental mental health conditions have been associated with increased morbidity and use of healthcare services in offspring. Existing studies have not examined different severities of parental mental health conditions, and the impact of paternal mental health has been overlooked. We examined the association between two severities of parental mental health conditions and use of healthcare services for children during the first year of life and explored the impact of both maternal and paternal mental health conditions. Methods This register-based cohort study included all live-born children born in Denmark from 2000 to 2016. Information on socioeconomics, diagnoses, drug prescriptions, and healthcare contacts was extracted from nationwide public registries. Parents were grouped according to severity of mental condition based on the place of treatment of the mental health condition. Negative binominal regression analyses were performed to estimate the incidence rate ratio (IRR) of contacts to general practice (GP), out-of-hour medical service, emergency room (ER), and out- and inpatient hospital contacts during the first 12 months of the child’s life. Results The analyses included 964,395 children. Twenty percent of the mothers and 12 % of the fathers were identified with mental health conditions. Paternal mental health conditions were independently associated with increased risk of infant healthcare contacts (GP IRR 1.05 (CI95% 1.04–1.06) and out-of-hour IRR 1.20 (CI95% 1.18–1.22)). Risks were higher for maternal mental health conditions (GP IRR 1.18 (CI95% 1.17–1.19) and out-of-hour IRR 1.39 (CI95% 1.37–1.41)). The risks were even higher if both parents were classified with a mental health condition (GP IRR 1.25 (CI95% 1.23–1.27) and out-of-hour contacts IRR 1.49 (CI95% 1.45–1.54)), including minor mental health condition (GP IRR 1.22 (CI95% 1.21–1.24) and out-of-hour IRR 1.37 (CI95% 1.34–1.41)). This pattern was the same for all types of healthcare contacts. Conclusions Both maternal and paternal mental health conditions, including minor mental health conditions, were associated with increased utilization of healthcare services. Focus on both parents’ mental health conditions (even if minor) may be warranted in service planning.

scholarly journals Self-reported suboptimal sleep and receipt of sleep assessment and treatment among persons with and without a mental health condition in Australia: a cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra P. Metse ◽  
Caitlin Fehily ◽  
Tara Clinton-McHarg ◽  
Olivia Wynne ◽  
Sharon Lawn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Mental Health Condition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sleep Assessment ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Sleep Parameters

Abstract Background Poor sleep and poor mental health go hand in hand and, together, can have an adverse impact on physical health. Given the already disproportionate physical health inequities experienced by people with a mental health condition worldwide, the need to consider and optimise sleep has been highlighted as a means of improving both physical and mental health status. Sleep recommendations recently developed by the United States’ National Sleep Foundation incorporate a range of sleep parameters and enable the identification of ‘suboptimal’ sleep. Among community-dwelling persons with and without a 12-month mental health condition in Australia, this study reports: [1] the prevalence of ‘suboptimal’ sleep and [2] rates of sleep assessment by a health care clinician/service and receipt of and desire for sleep treatment. Methods A descriptive study (N = 1265) was undertaken using self-report data derived from a cross-sectional telephone survey of Australian adults, undertaken in 2017. Results Fifteen per cent (n = 184) of participants identified as having a mental health condition in the past 12 months. Across most (7 of 8) sleep parameters, the prevalence of suboptimal sleep was higher among people with a mental health condition, compared to those without (all p < 0.05). The highest prevalence of suboptimal sleep for both groups was seen on measures of sleep duration (36–39% and 17–20% for people with and without a mental health condition, respectively). In terms of sleep assessment and treatment, people with a mental health condition were significantly more likely to: desire treatment (37% versus 16%), have been assessed (38% versus 12%) and have received treatment (30% versus 7%). Conclusions The prevalence of suboptimal sleep among persons with a mental health condition in Australia is significantly higher than those without such a condition, and rates of assessment and treatment are low for both groups, but higher for people with a mental health condition. Population health interventions, including those delivered as part of routine health care, addressing suboptimal sleep are needed.

Somatic symptoms, drinking, and mental distress among Russian female patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A pilot study

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S510-S510
Author(s):  
K. Yoshimasu ◽  
S. Takemura ◽  
E. Myasoedova ◽  
S. Myasoedova
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Stepwise Logistic Regression ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Drinking Habits ◽  
Drinking Status

IntroductionDrinking has been shown to be a protective factor against the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). On the other hand, high prevalence of depressive symptoms has been observed among RA patients.ObjectiveTo evaluate the association between depressive symptoms and somatic factors as well as drinking habits in RA patients.MethodsDrinking habits and physical symptoms in 182 female RA outpatients in Ivanovo, Russia (average [standard deviation] of age, 62.0 [11.7] years), were investigated. Drinking status was classified as current drinkers (alcohol consumption within the previous 12 months) and others. Depressive symptoms were evaluated with MINI, HADS and CES-D questionnaires. Outcomes were (a) presence or history of major depressive disorder, presence of melancholic major depressive disorder, presence of dysthymia, or 1 point or greater of suicidal risk score in MINI, (b) 8 points or greater in HADS-depression, (c) 8 points or greater in HADS-anxiety, and (d) 16 points or greater in CES-D. Stepwise logistic regression was used to evaluate somatic factors associated with depressive symptoms, with age and drinking status included.ResultsDrinking was rather protective against depression, but did not reach statistical significance. Symptomatic parts in the extremities associated with the outcomes were shoulders for MINI, elbows and knees for HADS-depression, shoulders for HADS-anxiety, and hands, elbows and shoulders for CES-D. In the stepwise selection, some symptoms in the extremities were positively associated with the outcomes.ConclusionSymptoms chiefly in large joints contributed to depressive symptoms.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Light Therapy for QoL/Depression in AYA With Cancer: A Randomized Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kayla N LaRosa ◽  
Erin MacArthur ◽  
Fang Wang ◽  
Hui Zhang ◽  
Haitao Pan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Red Light ◽  
Light Therapy ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Self Report ◽  
School Functioning ◽  
Bright White Light

Abstract Objective Secondary outcomes from a published feasibility and acceptability trial were examined to explore the effect of bright white light (BWL) on quality of life (QoL) and depressive symptoms compared to dim red light (DRL) control in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) receiving cancer-directed therapy. Methods Fifty-one AYAs (12–22 years, 51% male) newly diagnosed with cancer were randomized to receive 8 weeks of BWL (n = 26) or DRL (n = 25). The CDI-2 (total score, negative mood/physical symptoms, interpersonal problems, ineffectiveness, and negative self-esteem) and parent- and self-report PedsQL (total score and subscales of physical, emotional, social, and school QoL) were completed at multiple timepoints. Results BWL produced improvements in self-reported total depression (d = −.64; 95% confidence interval [CI] = −1.26, −0.01), negative self-esteem (d = −.80; 95% CI = −1.43, −.14), negative mood/physical symptoms (d = −.73; 95% CI = −1.36, −0.08), ineffectiveness (d = −.43; 95% CI = −1.04, .19), total self-reported QoL (d = .41; 95% CI = −.16, .96), emotional (d = .78; 95% CI = .19, 1.37), school functioning (d = .48; 95% CI = −.09, 1.04), and parent-reported school functioning (d = .66; 95% CI = 0.02, 1.33). BWL reported a greater rate of improvement than DRL for total depression (β = .49, p &lt; .05) and self-esteem (β = .44, p &lt; .05), and parent-reported school functioning (β = −1.68, p &lt; .05). Conclusions BWL improved QoL and depressive symptoms for AYAs with cancer. These findings will inform larger randomized controlled trials.

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