To be or not to be satisfied in your romantic relationship: evaluating the reliability and validity of the Valentine scale

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 25

Published: Feb. 10, 2025

An intimate partner relationship is one of the most significant life goals for humans. Romantic relationships can promote healthy behavior and buffer against development psychiatric disorders. However, reliable valid measures satisfaction are lacking. The Valentine scale a freely available brief measure (https://osf.io/fb72s), intended to provide an easily interpretable index satisfaction. Across two studies, we evaluated reliability, validity, factor structure scale. Study One (n = 851) explored scale, assessed its test–retest criterion-related validity. Two 527) confirmed measurement invariance, further results supported unidimensional Furthermore, exhibited good internal reliability (Cronbach's alpha .75 .81 in Two, respectively), high (ICC3 .80 at two-week follow-up One), appropriate validity demonstrating positive correlations with other affect, as well negative psychopathology. Together, these findings support usage quantify

Language: Английский

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Design of a mobile application for universal screening for women of child-bearing age engaged in comprehensive addiction and recovery environments (WE-CARE) for substance use and women from the general population

Digital Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Objective Formative research was conducted to identify barriers universal screening for alcohol/substance use, depression, and anxiety in women of childbearing age (WOCA,18–44 years age) drawn from the general population a residential treatment program alcohol and/or drug use. Methods E-surveys ( n = 467), focus groups with aged 18–44 30), in-depth interviews (IDIs) healthcare providers (HCPs, 8) were create user-centered design mHealth application. Results revealed that 80% asked about use at visit their HCP, while 70% Only 35% respondents indicated an HCP discussed answers them. Two WOCA minimal no prior knowledge risk factors related substance Barriers identified included lack readiness change, cost, social support systems, perceived sense public stigma. In-depth HCPs not all screenings due time conduct screening, unfamiliarity standardized tools, insufficient training provide proper follow-up care, mandates requiring such screenings, concern asking questions may negatively impact relationship client. Conclusion formative studies used inform development WE-CARE app prototype. The prototype, which includes educational content on disorders (SUDs), moderated discussion forum, FAQs, Chatbot encourage participants make appointment SUD center if indicated, is undergoing pilot testing.

Language: Английский

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Depression, Anxiety, and Quality of Life in a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Without Dedicated Mental Health Resources Post-Myocardial Infarction

Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(3), P. 92 - 92

Published: March 4, 2025

Anxiety and depression are common after a myocardial infarction (MI), so psychological psychiatric mental health (MH) interventions recommended during Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs (CRP). We aim to evaluate anxiety symptoms quality of life in MI sufferers followed CRP without dedicated MH resources. prospectively included 164 patients our Patient Health Questionnaire 2-item (PHQ-2) Generalized Disorder (GAD-2) questionnaires for screening (altered if ≥3 points) the 36-Item Short Form Survey Instrument (SF-36) analyze four components Mental Component Summary (MCS) were assessed at beginning CRP. The mean age was 61.35 ± 10.76 years, most male (86.6%). A significant improvement SF-36 (from +5.94 27.98 +8.31 25 points, p < 0.001) SF-36-MCS (+1.85 10.23 = 0.02) noted, as well reduction PHQ-2 GAD-2 (p 0.001). However, 33 (20.1%) showed positive and/or end program. These younger (56.6 8.05 vs. 62.55 11.05 0.004) significantly worse initial scores components, PHQ-2, conclude that Phase 2 resources can achieve improvements well-being MI. one-fifth population had substantial This subset, characterized by scores, may benefit from specific

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Mental health and post-traumatic stress among unprivileged people in the aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic in Southwest Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

Cogent Mental Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 4(1), P. 1 - 25

Published: March 26, 2025

Language: Английский

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Discrimination, Depression, and Anxiety Among US Adults

JAMA Network Open, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 8(3), P. e252404 - e252404

Published: March 28, 2025

Importance Examining how discrimination is associated with mental health across different demographic groups can guide efforts to improve well-being. Objectives To analyze associations between and explore these may vary by race ethnicity sex. Design, Setting, Participants Cross-sectional data of 29 522 adults weighted represent a population 258 237 552 US from the 2023 National Health Interview Survey were analyzed. Exposures Exposure was measured using Everyday Discrimination Scale, which assesses frequency being treated less courtesy, receiving poor service, as not smart, feared, experiencing harassment. A summative scale nominal variable (none, low, high) degree levels exposure. Main Outcomes Measures included depression (measured Patient Questionnaire-2 scale) anxiety Generalized Anxiety Disorder-2 scale), scores 3 or greater indicating positive screening results for each scale. Multinomial logistic regression analyses examined interest tests interaction explored effect modification Results Among sample (mean age, 48.1 years [95% CI, 47.8-48.4 years]; 51.1% female; 17.5% Hispanic Latino, 2.5% multiracial other, 6.2% non-Hispanic Asian, 11.6% non-Latino Black, 62.2% White), unit increase in exposure increased odds (odds ratio [OR], 1.15 1.12-1.17]), (OR, 1.14 1.12-1.16]), both 1.19 1.16-1.21]). Compared no discrimination, low high (low exposure: OR, 2.20 1.77-2.72]; 5.39 3.61-8.04]), 1.97 1.66-2.33]; 4.98 3.59-6.91]), 2.60 2.13-3.18]; 8.84 6.44-12.14]). Associations alone ( F 4,607 = 3.35; P .01) 2.80; .03) varied ethnicity. did differ Conclusions Relevance Findings this cross-sectional study suggest an association adults, emphasizing need further evaluation awareness groups.

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The role of mind wandering and anxiety in the association between internet addiction and hyperactivity-impulsivity: a serial mediation model

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: April 7, 2025

Language: Английский

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Diagnostic and Clinical Utility of the Generalised Anxiety Disorder‐2 (GAD‐2) for Screening Anxiety Symptoms in Individuals With Persistent Musculoskeletal Pain Attending Physiotherapy

Musculoskeletal Care, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 23(2)

Published: April 7, 2025

ABSTRACT Introduction This cross‐sectional study assesses the diagnostic and clinical utility of 2‐item Generalised Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD‐2) for screening anxiety symptoms in individuals with persistent musculoskeletal pain attending physiotherapy. Methods In total, 450 patients (mean age = 53.3 ± 12.2 years; 109 male; mean illness duration 0.5 8.8 years) were recruited 84 private physiotherapy practices. Patients completed Disorder‐7 (GAD‐7) GAD‐2. Internal consistency was calculated both measures. Area under receiver operating characteristics curve (AUC) Youden's J to determine optimal GAD‐2 cutoff score identifying clinically significant symptoms, as defined by previously validated GAD‐7 ≥ 11 patients. Results good (Cronbach α 0.89) acceptable ( 0.71). Both measures moderately correlated r 0.39, p < 0.001). had moderate overall accuracy (AUC 0.70; 95% confidence interval, 0.66–0.74). A 3 provided most balance sensitivity (59%) specificity (75%). Alternatively, a 2 better (70%) but worse (56%). Discussion The is useful psychometrically tool Conclusion has potential identify who are at risk disorders may benefit from additional mental health support.

Language: Английский

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Mental health during and after the COVID-19 pandemic – a longitudinal study over 42 months in five European countries

European journal of psychotraumatology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: April 22, 2025

Background: The mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is well documented. However, only a few studies investigated in later phases and after its official end. Moreover, little known about people's psychological burden related to other global crises post-pandemic.Objective: Study's first objective was compare outcomes general population over course ten months post-pandemic. second explore regarding pandemic, comparison current wars, climate crises, inflation, poor government management and/or corruption post-pandemic era.Method: Participants from Austria, Croatia, Germany, Greece, Portugal (68.8% female, Mage = 41.55) were assessed online up four times between June 2020 March 2024 (baseline sample: N 7913). Adjustment Disorder New Module - 8 (ADNM-8), Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2), World Organization-Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5) used measure adjustment disorder, depression, well-being. Prevalence rates calculated repeated measures ANOVAs applied assess at time points. One-way ANOVA run how different participants' burden.Results: Temporal variations evident across assessment waves, with highest levels probable disorder depression winter 2020/2021 (T2). A slight improvement found Current wars inflation greatest sources assessment, revealing some cross-country differences.Conclusion: Although differences not as pronounced acute phase psychosocial support still needed This likely be due that take toll on health.

Language: Английский

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Implementation trial I: Clinical outcomes and acceptability of an internet-delivered intervention for anxiety and depression delivered as part of routine care for university students in New Zealand

Internet Interventions, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 38, P. 100791 - 100791

Published: Nov. 21, 2024

Language: Английский

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Uncertainty breeds anxiety and depression: The impact of the Russian invasion in Ukraine on a Swedish clinical population receiving internet-based psychotherapy

Clinical Psychology in Europe, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(1)

Published: March 26, 2024

Recent global crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, have contributed to a rise in prevalence anxiety depressive disorders. This study examines indirect impact Ukraine war on emotional disorders within Swedish clinical population.

Language: Английский

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