Impact of neighborhood income inequality on adolescents' mental health. Results from the STARS study DOI Creative Commons

Frieda Haselbach,

Kirsten Mehlig, Peter Friberg

et al.

Health & Place, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 91, P. 103391 - 103391

Published: Dec. 12, 2024

Language: Английский

A call to action: the second Lancet Commission on adolescent health and wellbeing DOI
Sarah Baird,

Shakira Choonara,

Peter Azzopardi

et al.

The Lancet, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 405(10493), P. 1945 - 2022

Published: May 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Debate: Urban versus rural environments – which is better for mental health? The one good thing about a small town… DOI Creative Commons
Reínout W. Wiers, Hanan El Marroun, Claudi Bockting

et al.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 21, 2025

Urban environments are related to higher prevalences of common mental disorders (addictions, anxieties and mood disorders) in adults. The mechanisms underlying this relationship less clear. Cities function as a magnet, economic educational opportunities, but also urban stress low well‐being. areas have larger inequalities, people deprived at enhanced risk for health problems, which been both environmental factors like pollution perceptions the (social) environment, including perceived safety social support. interactions vulnerability different levels description (e.g., within‐person vs. neighborhood stressors) can be considered complex system. We here discuss what is known about growing up an versus rural with aim identify target points health‐related interventions youth. summarize three broad developmental periods: early life (first 1000 days), childhood, adolescence into young adulthood, implications interventions.

Language: Английский

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(Re)definiowanie wartości parku miejskiego – narracyjny przegląd literatury DOI Creative Commons
Joanna Kowalczyk‐Anioł, Melanie Smith

Konwersatorium Wiedzy o Mieście, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 37(9), P. 25 - 38

Published: April 16, 2025

Głównym celem artykułu jest zarysowanie zasadniczych kierunków toczącej się dyskusji naukowej wokół parków miejskich zarówno w perspektywie międzynarodowej, jak i polskiego piśmiennictwa. Na podstawie narracyjnego przeglądu literatury wyróżniono główne wątki. W debacie międzynarodowej istnieje silna tendencja do koncentrowania na społecznej ekologicznej, a także zwracania uwagi wpływ dobrostan człowieka, zwłaszcza psychiczny, któremu tym artykule poświęcono więcej uwagi. Polska literatura mniejszym stopniu skupia dobrostanie, wartość zdrowotną rzadko bierze pod uwagę. Zamiast tego większy nacisk kładzie tematy dotyczące zielonej infrastruktury, kształtowania krajobrazu usług ekosystemów.

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Coupling analysis of multi-systems urbanization: Evidence from China DOI Creative Commons

Junqiang Luo,

Weijing Ma, Shuang An

et al.

Ecological Indicators, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 170, P. 112977 - 112977

Published: Dec. 13, 2024

Language: Английский

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The Relationship Between the Neighbourhood Environment and Mental Health: Integrating Subjective and Objective Perspectives DOI Open Access
Guiqin Zhang, Yu Jia Liu, Ruhong Zhang

et al.

Journal of Advanced Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 16, 2025

ABSTRACT Aims To explore the relationship between neighbourhood environments and mental health by integrating subjective objective perspectives. Design A cross‐sectional study. Methods From September 2023 to January 2024, adult residents at physical examination centers of two public hospitals in China completed measurements environment, depressive anxiety symptoms, psychological stress, socio‐demographic characteristics. Geographic information systems (GIS) were employed extract environmental data including parks, bus stops, sports facilities, leisure residential housing, restaurants, food retail street connectivity within a buffer zone 500‐m radius participants' areas. Data analysed using univariate multiple logistic regression analyses. Results This study included 438 participants (mean age, 36.98 ± 11.05 years; 55.3% female). The mean scores for depression, anxiety, stress 3.55 2.99, 3.16 2.91, 13.11 4.88, respectively. total score environment was 78.33 10.63, with each dimension ranging from 5.14 23.76. After adjusting potential confounders, higher on density facility statistically significantly associated reduced risk symptoms stress. Additionally, walking social cohesion symptoms. Conclusions found that environments, cohesion, facilities independently China. Implications findings provide valuable insights healthcare providers consider specific health‐related factors develop tailored interventions promote residents. Impact Understanding is crucial developing effective intervention strategies, preventing issues, enhancing quality care, advancing policies research. Reporting Method reported following strengthening reporting observational studies epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines. Patient or Public Contribution No patient contribution.

Language: Английский

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Status and risk factors for depression, anxiety, and insomnia symptoms among adolescents in the post-pandemic era DOI Creative Commons

Xingjie Yang,

Libin Zhang,

Lei-Lei Wang

et al.

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Feb. 5, 2025

Owing to their vulnerability public health crises, adolescents' mental status, and related risk factors in the post-pandemic era China require examination. This study aimed lay a foundation for subsequent interventions disorder prevention among adolescents. An anonymous online survey was conducted January 8–18, 2023. The comprised two parts. first part collected personal information. second included nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire, seven-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Of 50,666 adolescent participants, 46.8% displayed depressive symptoms, 31.5% showed anxiety 47.9% experienced difficulties initiating sleep within 30 min, while 4.9% manifested depressive, anxiety, insomnia symptoms simultaneously. Chi-square tests revealed significant variations prevalence of these conditions according age, sex, coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) infection family increased screen time (P < 0.001). Logistic regression analysis indicated heightened rates depression, rural adolescents, females, those aged 16–18 years, individuals with history COVID-19, long COVID-19 illness, (all P status adolescents should be taken seriously, particularly that high school students, use electronic screens. Among such efforts, administrators strengthen connection psychologists, as early identification intervention are important preventing crises.

Language: Английский

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Role of strategies used by young people for dealing with emotional distress: a qualitative study in deprived urban neighborhoods in Latin America DOI Creative Commons
Isabela Osorio Jaramillo, Carlos Gómez‐Restrepo, Luis Ignacio Brusco

et al.

Discover Mental Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(1)

Published: Feb. 20, 2025

Abstract Background Many young people achieve recovery from mental health problems by using strategies to manage emotional distress and enhance well-being. Given that little is known about the functions of these strategies, especially in Latin American countries, this study aims describe usefulness resources used youth deprived urban neighborhoods Bogotá (Colombia), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Lima (Perú) managing distress. Methods 112 in-depth interviews for dealing with their perceived function were conducted three cities. The sample included adults adolescents a longitudinal cohort study. A thematic content analysis was carried out. Results Participants identify different linked cope or increase However, "coping distress," "perceived support," "distraction" are main them situations Each comprises several aspects, some which overlap between functions, such as motivation, expression, companionship, regulation. Conclusion variety well-being could guide facilitation favorable social interpersonal context through public policies community approach promotes people's access

Language: Английский

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Invisible and overlooked: young people’s perceptions of managing green spaces for mental wellbeing DOI Creative Commons
Meredith Whitten

Cities & Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 16

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

Language: Английский

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Neurological benefits of third places for young adults in healthy urban environments DOI Creative Commons

Leiqing Xu,

D. MENG, S. Tan

et al.

Frontiers of Architectural Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Safe spaces for youth mental health: A scoping review DOI Creative Commons
Salima Meherali, Saba Nisa, Yared Asmare Aynalem

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(4), P. e0321074 - e0321074

Published: April 4, 2025

Introduction Mental illness is a significant challenge during adolescence and youth period, posing threat to individuals’ mental health, well-being, productivity. Despite the global burden, comprehensive evidence on use of youth-safe spaces improve their health has been limited. Therefore, this review aims explore existing literature role safe in shaping outcomes youth. Methods We followed Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) scoping guidelines. This focused individuals aged 10 25. It explores for youth, including community centers, schools, clubs, online forums, promoting health. conducted search using PubMed/MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, grey sources. Study selection screening were done Covidence software, with two independent reviewers applying predefined criteria. used standardized table data extraction; findings presented graphical tabular formats alongside narrative synthesis. Reporting PRISMA extension reviews (PRISMA-ScR) framework. Results The included 23 studies from various regions, notably North America (USA) Europe. These found that spaces, primarily within offered support, resources, guidance. Additionally, organizations, outreach programs, primary care clinics identified as enhance well-being young adults. interventions these cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness multi-component approaches. Positive reduced posttraumatic stress disorders, anxiety, substance use, along improved interpersonal relationships. However, there needs be more focus methodological diversity research other regions. Geographic imbalances exist, beyond schools communities Intersectional factors are often overlooked. Conclusion emphasizes impact suggests fostering supportive environments recreational can significantly benefit well-being. highlight need expand space initiatives address people’s challenges developmental stage.

Language: Английский

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