Editorial: Developmental trajectories in mental health between adolescence and adulthood DOI Creative Commons
Marco Colizzi, Dario Marin, Antonella Trotta

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Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: June 16, 2023

EDITORIAL article Front. Psychiatry, 16 June 2023Sec. Psychopathology Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1230996

Language: Английский

Impact of Remote Appointments on the Outcomes of Community Mental Health Nurses in Primary Care Since the Covid Pandemic: A Retrospective Observational Cohort Study DOI Creative Commons
Mark Kenwright,

P D Fairclough,

Charlotte Graham

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International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 34(2)

Published: April 1, 2025

ABSTRACT The move to remote working during the COVID‐19 pandemic has remained an integral method of mental health service delivery. Yet there is a lack evidence on longer‐term impact this change, or comparative effectiveness different formats. This retrospective observational cohort study examined effect delivery and practice Community Mental Health Nurses in primary care. Data from 1634 referrals was across three cohorts: Those treated face‐to‐face pre‐pandemic; those remotely restrictions; blended approach (remote face‐to‐face) up 16 months post‐pandemic. Means, standard deviations sizes for pre–post treatment change are reported all clinical measures. Logistic regression predictors reliable change. Despite increased severity problems treated, post‐pandemic (0.5–0.8) were comparable pre‐pandemic (0.5–0.9). use online video appointments predicted better engagement improvement. sole telephone complex lower rates

Language: Английский

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The Mental Health Toll of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Adolescents Receiving Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment DOI
Alison A. Tebbett-Mock, Ema Saito, Sunny X. Tang

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Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 14, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, prevalence of depression and anxiety among children adolescents significantly increased, along with number visits to emergency departments due suicidality and/or suicide attempts. Relatedly, health care workers experienced significant burnout symptoms anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder during this time. However, corresponding impact on psychiatric inpatient treatment has not yet been researched. We hypothesized that hospitalized in an acute unit had increased incidents attempts nonsuicidal self-injurious behaviors aggressive toward others, resulting greater use constant observation restraints.

Language: Английский

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Mental well-being of children and adolescents during COVID-19: evidence from the Italian context and possible future developments DOI Creative Commons

Francesco Orazi,

Federico Sofritti, Davide Lucantoni

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Frontiers in Sociology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: July 10, 2024

The article aims to discuss the increased emergence of mental health problems among children and adolescents, as an outcome COVID-19 pandemic.The results a research study conducted various professionals, such psychiatrists psychologists specialized in childhood adolescence, are presented. study, which uses both qualitative quantitative methods, investigates main consequences physical social distancing measures undertaken by Italian government during pandemic. line with evidence highlighted international underline particularly negative effects pandemic emergency on minors. It reports how limitation intersubjective relationships forced digitalization has triggered or caused multiple varied disorders psyche, also linked area reference (e.g., metropolitan, urban o remote areas), socio-economic cultural fragility families, well presence previous issues within them. Finally, emphasizes understanding management psychic these population groups, from organization point view, will be crucial address medium long-term emerging younger cohorts.

Language: Английский

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Development of Naphthalene-Derivative Bis-QACs as Potent Antimicrobials: Unraveling Structure–Activity Relationship and Microbiological Properties DOI Creative Commons
Nikita A. Frolov, Mary A. Seferyan, Elena V. Detusheva

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Molecules, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 29(23), P. 5526 - 5526

Published: Nov. 22, 2024

While the pandemic is behind us, world community faces a global threat of bacterial resistance outbreak. One key ways to combat spread multi-resistant bacteria infection prevention and control tactics using modern antiseptic disinfectant compositions. Herein, we continue path unravel structure–activity relationship (SAR) potent pyridine-derived biocide class bis-quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs). In this study, twenty dihydroxynaphthalene-derivative bis-QACs were subjected extensive microbiological analysis on planktonic cells biofilms ESKAPE microorganisms. Among them, hit superior in their bacteriostatic bactericidal action commercial mono-QACs comparable best bis-QAC market. SAR indicated that linker conformation does not significantly affect activity, though structure symmetry especially lipophilicity had an influence antibacterial performance. Furthermore, delve deeper investigation antimicrobial potential conducted variety assays, including time–kill kinetics, formation, cell morphology, cytotoxicity. Studies showed promising results for 5d 6d, indicating 2 3-fold less cytotoxicity hemotoxicity compared QACs. Moreover, SEM imaging revealed can cause severe membrane damage S. aureus P. aeruginosa strains, confirming great novel as disinfectant.

Language: Английский

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Promotion of Psychological Well-Being and Life Satisfaction in Pre-Adolescents Through Mindfulness Amidst COVID-19 DOI Creative Commons
Sofia Magalhães, Lénia Carvalhais, Patrícia Oliveira

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Mindfulness, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. 174 - 188

Published: Dec. 1, 2023

Abstract Objectives Mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) seem to be a popular way develop pre-adolescents’ regulation abilities, psychological health, and life satisfaction, especially in difficult times. However, research into the effects of MBPs factors influencing their effectiveness is still scarce mixed. In interest understanding how can effectively used enhance this study aimed (a) analyze compare two 16-week-MBPs with different implementation dosages (b) evaluate moderating role participants characteristics on MBP effects. Method During COVID pandemic, we conducted quasi-experimental study, which compared three groups Portuguese sixth graders ( n = 105): daily group (one long plus four short lessons per week), weekly lesson control receiving socioemotional instruction. particular, examined attentional control, emotion regulation, distress, satisfaction. Also, evaluated participants’ gender, age, socioeconomic status, baseline status these Results comparison other groups, showed lower expressive suppression stress symptoms as well higher Moreover, both reported greater cognitive reappraisal than group. While were found moderated by suppression, no additional observed. Conclusions These findings support perspective that serve broad preventive strategy, promoting health satisfaction during challenging Preregistration This not preregistered.

Language: Английский

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A time-series analysis of anxiety diagnoses and prescriptions from January 2018 to January 2023 DOI Creative Commons
Brianna M Goodwin Cartwright, Peter D. Smits, Patricia J Rodriguez

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medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 23, 2024

Abstract This research aimed to estimate whether first-time anxiety diagnoses and medication usage during after the COVID-19 pandemic differed from diagnosis rates prior pandemic, within groups stratified by age. We observed a significant increase in prescriptions for 12–17-year-olds April 2020-March 2021 compared January 2018-February 2020. These trends were not sustained subsequent periods. also an 18–29-year-olds same time. The study emphasizes importance of addressing mental health concerns, particularly among adolescents, both beyond pandemic.

Language: Английский

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A case series of COVID-19-related catatonia: A focus on immunological and neural mechanisms DOI Creative Commons
Claudia Del Grande,

Simone Gasparini,

Barbara Capovani

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Psychiatry Research Case Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(1), P. 100222 - 100222

Published: April 2, 2024

COronaVIrus Disease 19 (COVID-19) has led to a global health crisis and dramatically changed people's lifestyles. Several neuropsychiatric complications, including catatonia, have been reported as either para- or post-infectious complications of COVID-19. We describe three cases catatonia associated with COVID-19, presenting distinct psychiatric histories medical contexts. Putative pathogenic mechanisms COVID-19-related involve combination direct viral neuronal damage neuroinflammation secondary cytokine storm. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 can reach the central nervous system via axonal transport along sensory nerves haematogenous spread. The pathways activated by infection may also affect neurotransmission in basal ganglia involving gamma-aminobutyric acid, dopamine, glutamate systems. In some cases, COVID-19 lead anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis activating molecular mimicry. These highlight importance appropriate screening manifestations after early diagnosis catatonia. Therapeutic strategies include use benzodiazepines electroconvulsive therapy first-line treatments for although concerns related poor response infections. Mounting evidence suggests that augmentation NMDA antagonist is useful therapeutic option, especially treatment-resistant

Language: Английский

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Editorial: Developmental trajectories in mental health between adolescence and adulthood DOI Creative Commons
Marco Colizzi, Dario Marin, Antonella Trotta

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: June 16, 2023

EDITORIAL article Front. Psychiatry, 16 June 2023Sec. Psychopathology Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1230996

Language: Английский

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