Community interventions for anxiety and depression in adults and young people: A systematic review

Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 57(9), P. 1223 - 1242

Published: Feb. 1, 2023

Background: Growing evidence suggests that community-based interventions may be effective for anxiety and depression. This study aimed to describe studies of community delivered adults and/or young people, either in person or online, evaluated randomised controlled trials provide an indication as their effectiveness, acceptability, quality data where possible, mechanisms action. We included at by museums, art galleries, libraries, gardens, music groups/choirs sports clubs. Method: developed followed a preregistered protocol: PROSPERO CRD42020204471. Randomised people were identified extensive search with no date/time, language, document type publication status limitations. Studies selected according predetermined eligibility criteria independently extracted then assessed using Risk Bias 1. The deemed too heterogeneous meta-analysis therefore reported narrative synthesis. Results: Our analysis 31 studies, 2898 participants. Community most studied (12 1432 participants), exercise (14 955 participants) gardens/gardening (6 335 participants). majority from high-income countries – many specific populations (such those physical health problems) generally low quality. Dropout rates across the (1 participant on average per 100 inadequate description limited identification potential Discussion: uncertainty allows only weak recommendation support results suggest engagement is promising area wide-reaching implemented evaluated, but more high-quality are needed, especially under-represented communities.

Language: Английский

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Expanding the social cure: a mixed-methods approach exploring the role of online group dance as support for young people (aged 16–24) living with anxiety

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

Published: Oct. 17, 2023

There is an increased interest in whether online arts interventions support mental health and social connections. This study explored eight weeks of group dance as for young people (aged 16–24) living with anxiety. The applicability the ‘social cure’ theoretical framework to novel context class was sought. utilised embedded QUAL+quan design, incorporating participatory focus discussions ( n = 3 groups; 11 participants) one-on-one interviews 2 participants), creative reflections 16 ethnographic fieldnotes, a repeated measures design surveys at three timepoints (week 1, 27; week 4, 18; 8, 14). Thematic analysis identified two overarching themes demonstrating how classes (i) provided opportunity co-construct meaningful shared identity (ii) supported holistic wellbeing. quantitative findings this, suggesting lower anxiety, depression, loneliness higher wellbeing, self-esteem, self-efficacy, closeness. expands cure its application first time.

Language: Английский

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Mind-stimulating leisure activities: Prospective associations with health, wellbeing, and longevity

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Feb. 17, 2023

Introduction This study examines prospective associations within a 6-year perspective between three mind-stimulating leisure activities (relaxed and solitary: reading; serious doing number word games; social: playing cards games) 21 outcomes in (1) physical health, (2) wellbeing, (3) daily life functioning, (4) cognitive impairment, (5) longevity domains. Methods Data were obtained from 19,821 middle-aged older adults 15 countries participating the Survey of Health, Ageing, Retirement Europe (SHARE). Temporal using generalized estimating equations. All models controlled for prior sociodemographic, personality, lifestyle factors, health behaviors, pre-baseline activity values all outcome variables. The Bonferroni correction was used to correct multiple testing. E-values calculated examine sensitivity unmeasured confounding. Secondary analyses under complete case scenario, after excluding respondents with conditions, limited set covariates conducted provide evidence robustness results. Results relaxed solitary reading almost prospectively associated lower risk depression, experiencing pain, functioning limitations, loneliness scores, more favorable wellbeing outcomes. Engaging feeling full energy, death by any cause. Occasionally engaging these greater optimism impairment. social happiness, scores on scale, Alzheimer's disease, an increased cancer. Additionally, occasionally mobility limitations. These independent demographics, socioeconomic status, history diseases, lifestyle. provided substantial associations. Discussion Mind-engaging can be considered resource. Practitioners may consider them tools that help maintain their quality life.

Language: Английский

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Deep rest: An integrative model of how contemplative practices combat stress and enhance the body’s restorative capacity.

Psychological Review, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 131(1), P. 247 - 270

Published: Dec. 26, 2023

Engaging in contemplative practice like meditation, yoga, and prayer, is beneficial for psychological physical well-being. Recent research has identified several underlying biological pathways that explain these benefits. However, there not yet consensus on the overlapping physiological mechanisms of In this article, we integrate divergent scientific literatures interventions, stress science, mitochondrial biology, presenting a unified biopsychosocial model how practices reduce promote health. We argue engaging facilitates restorative state termed "deep rest," largely through safety signaling, during which energetic resources are directed toward cellular optimization away from energy-demanding states. Our thus presents framework enhance positive functioning by optimizing energy consumption. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Language: Английский

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Findings from a pragmatic cluster randomised controlled feasibility trial of a music and dance programme for community dwelling older adults.

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 122, P. 105371 - 105371

Published: Feb. 24, 2024

Functional decline, chronic illness, reduced quality of life and increased healthcare utilisation are common in older adults. Evidence suggests music dance can support healthy ageing This study explored the feasibility, potential for effect cost effectiveness Music Movement Health (MMH) programme among community-dwelling adults using a pragmatic cluster-randomised, controlled feasibility trial design.

Language: Английский

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