Comparative Study of the Long-Term Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health and Nutritional Practices Among International Elite and Sub-Elite Athletes: A Sample of 1420 Participants from 14 Countries

Sports Medicine - Open, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(1)

Published: Nov. 8, 2023

Although several studies have shown that the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown has had negative impacts on mental health and eating behaviors among general population athletes, few examined long-term effects elite sub-elite athletes. The present study aimed to investigate impact of COVID-19 in versus athletes two years into pandemic. A cross-sectional comparative was conducted between March April 2022, involving from 14 countries, using a convenient non-probabilistic snowball sampling method. total 1420 (24.5 ± 7.9 old, 569 elites, 35% women, 851 sub-elites, 45% women) completed an online survey-based questionnaire. questionnaire included sociodemographic survey, information about pandemic, Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale-21 Items (DASS-21) for assessment, Rapid Eating Assessment Participants (REAP-S) assessing behavior.The results showed compared lower scores DASS-21 (p = .001) its subscales depression .003), anxiety .007), stress < .001), as well REAP-S score indicating diet quality .013).In conclusion, were likelier better profiles than but surprisingly quality.

Language: Английский

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Psychological resilience and competence: key promoters of successful aging and flourishing in late life

GeroScience, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 45(5), P. 3045 - 3058

Published: July 7, 2023

Many individuals, both in the public and within field of psychology, often perceive aging as a burden that negatively impacts intellectual mental health. Our present study aims to challenge this notion by identifying crucial components positive health later life. These not only promote but also actively contribute it, even under difficult circumstances. To accomplish this, we first offer concise review well-being models highlight psychological aspects flourishing late We then introduce competence-based model for health, which aligns with concept aging. Subsequently, measurement tool suitable practical applications. Finally, provide comprehensive overview aging, drawing on methodological guidelines existing research findings concerning sustainable examine evidence indicating resilience (the capacity adapt recover from adversity or stress) competence (skills abilities effectively cope challenges across various life domains) significantly slowing down biological processes. Furthermore, discuss insights into relationship between factors derived Blue Zones (regions characterized higher proportion individuals experiencing longer, healthier lives).

Language: Английский

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The mental health of Australians bereaved during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic: a latent class analysis

Psychological Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 54(7), P. 1361 - 1372

Published: Jan. 5, 2024

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many areas of life, including culturally accepted practices at end-of-life care, funeral rites, and access to social, community, professional support. This survey investigated the mental health outcomes Australians bereaved during this time determine how these factors might have impacted bereavement outcomes. Methods An online indexing experiences, levels grief, depression, anxiety, health, work, social impairment. Latent class analysis (LCA) was used identify groups individuals who shared similar symptom patterns. Multinomial regressions identified pandemic-related, loss-related, sociodemographic correlates membership. Results 1911 Australian adults completed survey. LCA four classes: low symptoms (46.8%), grief (17.3%), depression/anxiety (17.7%), grief/depression/anxiety (18.2%). latter group reported highest death a child or partner an inability care for deceased due public measures were correlated with (with without depression anxiety). Preparedness person's pandemic-related loneliness isolation differentiated all classes. Unemployment associated grief). Conclusions had profound impacts way we lived died, effects that are likely ricochet through society into foreseeable future. These lessons learned must inform policymakers healthcare professionals improve ensure preparedness following future predicted pandemics prevent negative impacts.

Language: Английский

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Update on implementation of WPA Action Plan 2020‐2023

World Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 22(1), P. 165 - 166

Published: Jan. 14, 2023

Despite the ongoing impacts of COV­ID-19 pandemic and difficulties in getting connected1, 2, WPA has remained active its professional work meet­ing objectives during last two years. As situation is a bit better now, our to implement current tri­enni­um Action Plan also gets noticeable momentum3. The Executive Com­mittee different components as well Secretariat staff are committed fulfill their responsibilities4-8. strengthened virtual e-learning programmes among colleagues trainees around world, which led offering more online educational activities. Our portal providing an excellent resource membership, we were delighted produce several modules, courses, teaching sessions training programmes8. enhanced quicker development education learning management system promoted devel­opment new mod­ules. Like many other organi­za­tions, encouraged sup­port­ed membership use e-mental health tools techniques. por­tal gives ready access WPA's existing train­ing materials available languag­es. on edu­ca­tional include modules such those comorbidities mental disorders, mood dis­orders dementias. Recently held cours­es have attracted lot contacts, es­pecial­ly ICD-11, tele-​psychiatry yoga. Similarly, webinars early in­ter­ven­tion psychosis, updates psycho­phar­ma­col­o­gy, psychotherapy, child ad­olescent psychiatry par­ticipants. Various outlined Ac­tion 2020-2023 ongoing. Work­ing Groups implementing initiatives areas research, clinical updates. Activities by Working Managing Comorbidity Mental Physical Health, Early Intervention Psy­chosis, Public Pro­motion Psychiatry Among Medical Stu­dents drawing additional attention cur­rent needs opportunities these work9-11. support Scientific Sections playing vital role In highly stimulating way, Sections' great motivation young psy­chiatrists benefit from experts' contri­bu­tions. network Col­lab­orating Centres12 been involved various scientific initiatives, including joint seminars research related activ­ities. Collaborating Centre Group Students offered medical students psychiatric opportunity obtain travel fellowships attend 22nd World Congress Bangkok. Psychiatric invited submit essay topic "Forced displacement health: challenges resilience", while "Breaking silence: how stigma barrier health?". Over 40 submissions received 15 countries trainees, over 150 entries submitted 39 countries. quality was outstanding, judges pleased review assess so good essays encouraging reflection talent amongst future psychiatrists. Unfortunately, addition COVID-19 pandemic, adversities affected us parts world this triennium. established Advisory Committee for Responses Emergencies (ACRE), that brought together leaders larger Member Societies facilitate practical concrete need. This continued mobilizing fostering collaboration, information collection, local, national international strategies cope with consequences emergencies throughout 2021 2022. response war, due grave concerns about well-being Ukrainian people, particularly psychiat­ric patients staff, ACRE planned initiated Ukraine. Reflecting long-standing opposition non-defensive military activities mind­ful recent statements welfare organizations, vote United Nations Gen­eral Assembly con­demning invasion Ukraine, expressed concern at reports attacks civilian facilities private residences, schools hospitals, casualties, children, women, older per­sons, persons disabil­ities. trauma centre website professionals, Ukrainian, Russian languages, help people Ukraine currently facing. Support com­po­nents very encouraging13. Looking Afghanistan's deteriorating conditions, not only causing humanitarian crisis, but adding provisions delivery care general population, WPA, part project, worked fellow Afghan professionals offer through provision medicines, patient assessments training. buying psychotropic medicines Sri Lanka, country going worst economic crisis it faced history. With start eNewsletter 2021, facilitating sharing activi­ties membership. Newsletter emerged strong me­di­um visibility social media platform communication Asso­ciation14. Psychiatry, official journal, achieved unprecedented impact factor 79.683 continues ranking number one list journals Social Sciences Citation Index. journal published regularly three languages (English, Spanish Rus­sian), individual issues or articles (Chinese, French, Arabic, Turkish, Japanese, Romanian Polish). More than 60,000 re­g­ularly receive electronic print ver­sion journal. All back can be freely downloaded PubMed website. We much enjoyed successful hy­brid took place Bangkok August While adapt­ing innovating resources, able redesign programme ensured coverage most timely clinical, academic topics membership15. I am actively working next Vienna, Austria September 28 October 1, 2023. kick off year tri­ennium, positive will undoubtedly come, long-term following becomes evident, addressed effectively. enthusiastic fast changes look forward confidence future, remaining fully confident fulfilling triennium's goals, continuing efforts build up together.

Language: Английский

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Treatment and long-term outcome of mental disorders: the grim picture from a quasi-epidemiological investigation in 54,826 subjects from 40 countries

Psychiatry Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 116459 - 116459

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Is an increase in Japan’s suicides caused by COVID-19 alone?

Asian Journal of Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 78, P. 103320 - 103320

Published: Nov. 11, 2022

Similar to other countries, the Japanese government quickly undertook preventative measures against increasing suicides during pandemic, but could not suppress increase. Suicide mortality among both sexes under 20 and females aged 20-39 significantly increased unexpectedly had already slowed decreasing trends before pandemic onset. Furthermore, a higher complete unemployment rate contributed suicide of sexes, whereas positive relationship between mortalities rates was observed.

Language: Английский

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Somatic multicomorbidity and disability in patients with psychiatric disorders in comparison to the general population: a quasi-epidemiological investigation in 54,826 subjects from 40 countries (COMET-G study)

CNS Spectrums, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 29(2), P. 126 - 149

Published: Jan. 25, 2024

Abstract Background The prevalence of medical illnesses is high among patients with psychiatric disorders. current study aimed to investigate multi-comorbidity in disorders comparison the general population. Secondary aims were factors associated metabolic syndrome and treatment appropriateness mental Methods sample included 54,826 subjects (64.73% females; 34.15% males; 1.11% nonbinary gender) from 40 countries (COMET-G study). analysis was based on registration previous history that could serve as a fair approximation for lifetime various conditions. Results About 24.5% reported somatic 26.14% Mental by far most prevalent group Comorbidity any disorder 8.21%. One-third almost two-thirds also suffering depending severity multicomorbidity. Bipolar psychotic lesser extent depressives, manifested an earlier (15–20 years) manifestation multicomorbidity, severe disability, probably death. overwhelming majority not receiving or being treated way recommended. Antipsychotics antidepressants related development syndrome. Conclusions finding one-third suffered strongly suggests psychiatry field trans-specialty interdisciplinary value application points importance teaching health schools need more technocratically oriented training residents.

Language: Английский

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Trajectories and correlates of poor mental health in India over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic: a nationwide survey

BMJ Global Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(1), P. e013365 - e013365

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic had large impacts on mental health; however, most existing evidence is focused the initial lockdown period and high-income contexts. By assessing trajectories of health symptoms in India over 2 years, we aim to understand effect later time periods characteristics a lower-middle income context.

Language: Английский

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Resident Preferences for Urban Green Spaces in Response to Pandemic Public Health Emergency: A Case Study of Shanghai

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(9), P. 3738 - 3738

Published: April 29, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic represents a quintessential public health crisis, profoundly impacting the utilization patterns of urban green spaces through stringent quarantine and lockdown measures. However, existing research inadequately addresses specific concerns regarding future tends to oversimplify population divisions. This study delves into needs preferences Shanghai residents affected by measures, focusing on various aspects such as types spaces, facilities, landscape elements, spatial types. Multifactorial clustering was also performed. delineates following conclusions: (1) It is imperative afford access at least once week, even during periods. (2) Residents exhibited preference for accessible equipped with essential amenities, favoring unobstructed vistas plant-centric ecological landscapes pandemic. Additionally, there notable private among residents. (3) Post-pandemic, “affluent” group displays heightened overall demand “middle-class” shows conspicuous inclination towards space while “low-income” consistently exhibits low after underscores necessity developing human-centric promote equity resilience in face emergencies, rooted residents’ amidst crises.

Language: Английский

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Suicidal ideation in Chinese adolescents: prevalence, risk factors, and partial mediation by family support, a cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Aug. 2, 2024

Suicidal ideation is a pressing public health concern, particularly among adolescents. The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence and factors associated with suicidal in Chinese adolescents, addressing an important gap current research.

Language: Английский

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