A national estimate of mental disorders and mortality outcomes in cancer survivors

Cancer, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 131(2)

Published: Jan. 8, 2025

Abstract Background This study evaluated the prevalence of various mental disorders and their influence on mortality outcomes in individuals with cancer. Methods The authors' institutional database included patients cancer diagnosed between 2011 2015 who had death information up to 2021. Mental nonaffective psychotic disorders, affective anxiety‐related stress‐related alcohol or drug misuse, mood without symptoms. causes were classified as all‐cause, cancer‐related, suicide. Individual matching was performed randomly match survivors according age at diagnosis, year sex, site. association risk assessed using a Cox proportional hazards model competing‐risk analyses. Results Among 637,491 (mean age, 58.9 years), there 238,654 deaths from any cause 2255 Incidence rates varied across highest observed for associated an increased all‐cause cancer‐related mortality. Adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) symptoms follows: HR, 2.49 (95% confidence interval [CI], 2.22–2.80); 2.38 CI, 2.21–2.57); 1.02 1.01–1.04); 2.13 1.87–2.43); 1.27 1.24–1.30), respectively, Suicide higher especially within first 6 months after diagnosis. Conclusions current findings underscore impact illness among Korea, specifically highlighting elevated anxiety, stress, disorders.

Language: Английский

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Follow-Up Timing After Discharge and Suicide Risk Among Patients Hospitalized With Psychiatric Illness

JAMA Network Open, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 6(10), P. e2336767 - e2336767

Published: Oct. 9, 2023

Although early outpatient follow-up after psychiatric inpatient discharge may prevent suicide, the association between care and a reduced risk of suicide has not been fully explored.To investigate determine whether timing first is associated with suicide.This population-based, retrospective cohort study used National Health Claim Database from 2017 to 2018 in Korea. Patients were observed until December 31, 2021, confirm occurrence suicide. The population included all patients aged 18 years or older who newly admitted hospitals illness except for dementia January 1, 2017, 2018. Statistical analysis was performed May 2023.The mental health within 30 days discharge.The outcome interest hospital discharge. visit Cox proportional hazard model explore follow-up.Of 76 462 2018, 225 (52.6%) male; 21 313 (27.9%) had primary diagnosis substance use disorder, 17 608 (23.0%) schizophrenia, 15 018 (19.6) depression; mean (SD) age 46.4 (16.3) years. A total 49 319 (64.5%) received period 30.8 (20.2) months, 1536 died during period. ratio 7 compared those did receive any 0.82 (95% CI, 0.80-0.83). earlier time care, lower bipolar depression.In this illness, These results suggest that at high hospitalization need intensive immediately

Language: Английский

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Facilitators and Barriers Associated With Mental Health Service Utilization Among Individuals With Alcohol Use Disorder in Korea

Psychiatry Investigation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(1), P. 1 - 9

Published: Jan. 16, 2025

The treatment rate for alcohol use disorder (AUD) in Korea is significantly lower than its prevalence rate. Because untreated AUD can have harmful consequences, it important to identify the factors that contribute individuals with seeking mental health services. We collected nationally representative data from National Mental Health Survey of 2021 and analyzed responses 643 AUD, which 76.8% were male. Factors related service utilization among classified into three categories: sociodemographic (such as sex, age, marital status, education, monthly household income), clinical (including symptom severity, psychiatric comorbidity, suicidality, physical illness), psychological characteristics (like perceived stigma, loneliness social isolation, resilience). used multiple logistic regression analyses examine each characteristic separately combined a single model determine most significant factors. models revealed illness, stigma are linked services AUD. Results comprehensive indicated only illness associations utilization. These findings assist developing targeted interventions

Language: Английский

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The age of trauma: the prevalence and psychological impact of potentially traumatic exposures in South Korea

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: March 19, 2025

Background Exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTE) is associated with a range of negative mental health outcomes, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (cPTSD). Although exposure PTEs highly prevalent, their impact on pervasive, research mostly limited diagnosed populations or specific trauma cohorts in the post-pandemic era. Methods We conducted an online survey 1,000 Seoul residents from October 6-12, 2023, using stratified sampling method. Participants were asked about experiences, experiences services. Results Most participants (98.8%) reported that they had experienced at least one PTE. The average number was 9.19 (SD=7.908). Ninety (9%) categorized as having probable (2.8% only, 6.2% cPTSD). sum direct indirect exposures individuals symptom severity. Only 34.4% patients received appropriate Conclusion Our results suggest PTE are self-awareness conditions utilization services low South Korea. Given lasting effects large untreated cases, this study highlights need for proactive responses better access short- long-term traumatized individuals.

Language: Английский

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Examining the mental health services among people with mental disorders: a literature review

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

Published: Aug. 20, 2024

Mental disorders are a significant contributor to disease burden. However, there is large treatment gap for common mental worldwide. This systematic review summarizes the factors associated with health service use.

Language: Английский

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Sex-based disparities in the association between uric acid levels and anxiety: a cross-sectional analysis of nationwide data in Korea

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

Published: Jan. 23, 2025

Abstract Background Uric acid has antioxidant properties, and several studies have suggested its neuroprotective effects. Despite reports of increased oxidative damage decreased antioxidants in anxiety disorders, findings remain inconclusive. This study investigated the association between serum uric levels symptoms, stratified by sex, using nationwide data from South Korea. Methods Data were derived Korea National Health Nutrition Examination Survey, which included 2,228 males 2,805 females. Presence symptoms was defined as a Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7) score ≥ 10. Study participants categorized into three groups based on levels: 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest). Multivariable logistic regression analyzed sex. Results Compared reference group 2, females had (odds ratio (OR) 2.28, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.48–3.49). When GAD-7 5, (OR 1.68, CI 1.30–2.16) 1.35, 1.04–1.74) both showed more than with U-shaped relationship symptoms. In males, weren't significantly linked Conclusions indicates that low are associated higher prevalence only females, suggesting involvement stress disorders sex-based variation.

Language: Английский

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Ten-year differences in the prevalence and related factors of depression and suicidal behavior in Korean older adults: A comparison of representative nationwide studies for mental disorders in 2011 and 2021

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Anxiety Symptoms and Associated Psychological and Job-Related Factors Among Hospital Nurses

Psychiatry Investigation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(1), P. 100 - 108

Published: Jan. 11, 2024

Objective Recently, burnout and mental health issues regarding nurses are reported increasingly. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of anxiety symptoms among hospital determine their association with psychological job-related factors.Methods Data on demographics, characteristics, burnout, Type A behavior patterns, self-esteem, happiness were collected from 515 working at a university in Korea. Anxiety assessed using subscale Hospital Depression Scale, scores 8 or higher indicating presence symptoms. Demographic, job-related, factors compared according anxiety. Logistic regression was conducted identify associated symptoms.Results Two hundred four (39.6%) participants had Self-esteem lower risk symptoms, whereas Furthermore, being female, having career less than five years, requiring counseling due stress Being younger, basic nurse; years; partaking shift work; experiencing job dissatisfaction; stress; exposed levels burnout; self-esteem all found be significantly correlated symptoms.Conclusion These findings suggest that promoting while reducing may beneficial preventing managing nurses.

Language: Английский

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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults with epilepsy: An indirect relationship with suicide risk

Epilepsy & Behavior, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 153, P. 109672 - 109672

Published: Feb. 17, 2024

Language: Английский

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Psychometrics of the Korean Version of the screen for adult anxiety related disorders (SCAARED)

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

Published: May 30, 2024

Abstract Background For enhanced management of anxiety disorders, early screening and accurate diagnostic differentiation are essential. The Screen for Adult Anxiety Related Disorders (SCAARED) has been developed to identify categorize thereby facilitating timely appropriate interventions. In line with this, we aimed translate validate the Korean version SCAARED questionnaire population. Methods original was translated into administered community adult population ( N = 119) ages 18–45 years old in South Korea. internal consistency test-retest reliability were evaluated. addition, its factor structure examined using confirmatory exploratory analysis. Concurrent validity evaluated by comparing Depression, Stress Scale-21 (DASS), Beck’s Inventory (BAI) State-Trait (STAI). Test-retest one week after first assessment. Results showed good (Cronbach’s α 0.945) (γ 0.883). had significant correlation DASS-21 subscales 0.655–0.701), BAI 0.788) STAI 0.548–0.736), confirming concurrent validity. results Exploratory Factor Analysis four factors comparable (Generalized anxiety, Somatic/Panic/Agoraphobia, Social Separation anxiety). area under curve receiver operating characteristic total each scores ranged from 0.724 0.942. Conclusions is a reliable valid instrument screen disorders populations.

Language: Английский

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