Mental Health Is a Family Affair—Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Associations between Mental Health Problems in Parents and Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(5), P. 4485 - 4485

Published: March 2, 2023

As a multidimensional and universal stressor, the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected mental health of children, adolescents, adults worldwide. In particular, families faced numerous restrictions challenges. From literature, it is well known that parental problems child outcomes are associated. Hence, this review aims to summarize current research on associations symptoms during pandemic. We conducted systematic literature search in Web Science (all databases) identified 431 records, which 83 articles with data over 80,000 were included 38 meta-analyses. A total 25 meta-analyses resulted significant small medium between (r = 0.19 0.46, p < 0.05). The largest effects observed for parenting stress outcomes. dysfunctional parent–child interaction has been as key mechanism transmission disorders. Thus, specific interventions needed foster healthy interactions, promote families, reduce negative impacts

Language: Английский

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The lived experience of long COVID: A qualitative study of mental health, quality of life, and coping

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(10), P. e0292630 - e0292630

Published: Oct. 13, 2023

The majority of people who contract COVID-19 experience a short period symptomatic infection. However, symptoms persist for months or years following initial exposure to the virus in some cases. This has been described as long COVID. Little is known about lived this condition, it only recently emerged. study aimed explore experiences mental health, quality life, and coping among living with A sample 47 adults participated web-based focus groups. Separate groups were held 24 individuals pre-existing health conditions 23 without conditions. Data analyzed using codebook thematic analysis approach. Five themes identified integral COVID experience: Emotional Landscape Long COVID, New Limits Daily Functioning, Grief Loss Former Identity, COVID-related Stigmatization, Learning Cope Persisting Symptoms. These findings illustrate immense impact on life. Minimal differences found between those conditions, both substantially impacted by condition. Attention perspectives necessary inform future directions research clinical practice.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 and mental health services in Sub-Saharan Africa: A critical literature review

Comprehensive Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 131, P. 152465 - 152465

Published: Feb. 17, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has wrought a profound impact on mental health in Sub- Saharan Africa, exacerbating existing disparities and rendering individuals undergoing treatment particularly susceptible. This comprehensive critical review delves into the scope, nature, extent of services while concurrently elucidating pivotal lessons exemplary practices learnt from periods lockdown.

Language: Английский

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Mental health, risk perception, and coping strategies among healthcare workers in Egypt during the COVID-19 pandemic

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(2), P. e0282264 - e0282264

Published: Feb. 27, 2023

Coronavirus disease-19 emerged in December 2019. Healthcare workers were exposed to this highly infectious virus during the pandemic and suffered several social psychological consequences, such as anxiety, distress, burnout.To assess depression, coping strategies, risk perception, attitude toward interprofessional teamwork among Egyptian healthcare COVID-19 pandemic.We conducted a cross-sectional online survey which consisted of five sections. The primary outcomes anxiety (GAD-7), depression (PHQ-9), perception towards COVID-19, attitude, strategies pandemic. web-based questionnaire was distributed from 20th April 2020 May 2020. A snowball sampling method used. Regression analysis test relationship between socioeconomic characteristics previously mentioned outcomes.A total 403 participants responded questionnaire. majority females (70.5%) within age group 26-40 years (77.7%), with 2-5 work experience (43.2%). Most pharmacists (33%) physicians (22.1%). Eighty-two (21%) reported moderate severe 79 (19.4%) depressive symptoms. In univariate model, marital status associated (OR 0.47, 95% CI 0.28-0.78), 0.52, 0.32-0.85), an (β = -1.96 -2.72 -1.2). Providing direct care patients lower symptoms (AOR 0.256, 0.094-0.697). More difficulties everyday life professional environment 4.246 3.3, P 0.003 0.01, respectively). Availability mental health facilities at workplace -0.79, -1.24 -0.34) more positive 2.77 1.38-4.15).According our results, mild Egypt, especially physicians. We recommend research targeting Egypt. If proven cost-effective needed, wide-scale screening public campaigns can facilitate effective prevention treatment strategies. addition, availability could alleviate some emergencies improve teamwork.

Language: Английский

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Stigma and mental health among people living with HIV across the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

BMC Infectious Diseases, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: April 22, 2024

Abstract Background Mental health (MH) is extremely relevant when referring to people living with a chronic disease, such as HIV (PLWH). In fact – although life expectancy and quality have increased since the advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART) PLWH carry high incidence mental disorders, this burden has been exacerbated during COVID-19 pandemic. scenario, UNAIDS set new objectives for 2025, linkage at least 90% people-centered, context-specific MH services. Aim study was determine prevalence MD in followed Clinic Infectious Diseases University Bari, Italy. Methods From January 10th September 10th, 2022, all patients accessing our outpatient clinic were offered following standardized tools: HAM-A anxiety, BDI-II depression, PC-PTSD-5 post-traumatic stress disorder, CAGE-AID alcohol-drug abuse. Factors associated testing positive four explored multivariable logistic regression model. Results 578 out 1110 HIV-patients agreed receive screening, 141 (24.4%) resulting one disorder. 15.8% ( n = 91), 18% 104), 5% 29) CAGE 6.1% 35). The showed higher probability being diagnosed depression disorder who reported severe stigma, social isolation, psychological deterioration pandemic those receiving dolutegravir (DTG)-based regimen. Moreover, history drug use (OR 1.13; [95% CE 1.06–4.35]), family stigma (2.42 [1.65–3.94]) isolation (2.72 [1.55;4.84]) found be risk substance Conclusions study, strong predictor among PLWH. Also, possible role factor onset disorders should considered clinical practice, DTG-containing regimens constantly monitored.

Language: Английский

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How Does the Normalization Process After the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Patients With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? A Longitudinal Study

The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 6, 2025

Abstract This study aims to investigate the effect of normalization process after pandemic on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) patients. During period, Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS), Padua Inventory–Washington State University Revision, Fear COVID-19 (FCV-19S), and an interview form inquiring sociodemographic characteristics were applied participant patients with OCD. process, reevaluated about 1 year. A significant decrease was found in patients' FCV-19S PE-WSUR total scores along all subscale as well Y-BOCS scores. The associated OCD symptoms both during period. final a score 12 under be statistically significantly lower than others. shows that symptom severity fear decreased process. pandemic-related stress may have positively affected

Language: Английский

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Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review of Mental Health Challenges, Interventions, and Long-Term Trajectories

Cureus, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 7, 2025

Language: Английский

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Mental-health before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in adults with neurodevelopmental disorders

Journal of Psychiatric Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 159, P. 230 - 239

Published: Jan. 30, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted mental health globally. Individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), are at elevated risk of difficulties. We investigated the impact on anxiety, depression wellbeing in adults NDDs using data from Avon Longitudinal Study Parents Children (n = 3058). Mental were collected pre-pandemic (age 21-25) three timepoints during (ages 27-28) Short Mood Feelings Questionnaire, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment-7, Warwick Edinburgh Wellbeing Scale. ADHD ASD defined validated cut-points Strengths Difficulties Questionnaire Autism Spectrum Quotient, self-reported age 25. used multi-level mixed-effects models to investigate changes those ADHD/ASD traits compared without. Prevalences depression, anxiety poor higher all (pre-pandemic pandemic) increased a greater extent (β 0.8 [0.2,1.4], p 0.01) 1.2 [-0.1,2.5], 0.07), while symptoms decreased, particularly females -3.1 [-4.6,-1.5], 0.0001). On average, decreased all, but lesser 1.3 [0.2,2.5], 0.03) 3.0 [0.2,5.9], 0.04). To conclude, disproportionately pandemic, however, related lockdowns may have provided protective environment for depressive same individuals.

Language: Английский

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Telehealth treatment of patients with major depressive disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic: Comparative safety, patient satisfaction, and effectiveness to prepandemic in-person treatment

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 323, P. 624 - 630

Published: Dec. 12, 2022

Language: Английский

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Media coverage and speculation about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on suicide: a content analysis of UK news

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(2), P. e065456 - e065456

Published: Feb. 1, 2023

Since the start of COVID-19 pandemic, there has been much concern and speculation about rises in suicide rates, despite evidence that suicides did not fact increase first year pandemic most countries with real-time data. This public narrative is potentially harmful, as well misleading, likely to be perpetuated by sensational news coverage.Using a bespoke database, we analysed quality content print online UK (including opinion pieces) on impact suicidality, based adherence international recommendations. χ2 tests were conducted examine variability relation key characteristics (eg, type publication) four 'restriction phases' (based government official lockdown measures) over 14 months pandemic.We identified 372 stories suicidality between (March 2020) May 2021 (when restrictions significantly eased UK). Throughout this period, third articles (39.2%) headlines (41.4%) claimed or predicted rise suicide, often attributed feelings entrapment poor mental health (especially among young people) fueled expert commentary speculation. Almost reports rated being negative (116, 31.2%), at least half included no signposting help support. However, reporting improved phases less stringent time, later including fewer statements predictions suicides, greater reliance academic evidence.As longer-term consequences develop, other national global events unfold, it increasingly important media, wider community experts shaping its narratives, strive for positive evidence-informed approach coverage suicide.

Language: Английский

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