Behavioral Sciences,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(8), С. 655 - 655
Опубликована: Авг. 4, 2023
Sexual
minority
young
adults
(SMYAs),
compared
to
heterosexual
(HYAs),
are
a
uniquely
high-risk
population
for
problematic
substance
use,
disparity
perhaps
exacerbated
by
the
COVID-19
pandemic.
This
study
tested
whether
SMYAs
had
more
use
than
HYAs
during
pandemic
due
isolation
and
loneliness
as
well
lower
family
closeness.
Participants
(N
=
141)
aged
23–29
completed
self-report
surveys
in
2014–2015
college
students
summer
of
2021
(59%
White,
26%
Black/African
American,
9%
Asian/Middle
Eastern,
6%
Hispanic/Latino,
<1%
American
Indian/Alaska
Native).
Results
multivariate
regression
multiple
group
path
analyses
did
not
support
hypothesized
effects—SMYAs
have
greater
increases
HYAs,
were
significant
mediators,
closeness
was
moderator.
However,
experienced
lack
social
safety—increased
decreased
closeness—compared
HYAs.
Further
research
is
needed
investigate
both
impact
underlying
processes
this
safety
on
SMYA
well-being
beyond
better
inform
tailored
supports
interventions.
Behavioral Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(3), С. 251 - 251
Опубликована: Фев. 22, 2025
Two-year
college
students
represent
35%
of
U.S.
undergraduates,
yet
substance
use
among
them
is
understudied.
Grounded
in
Social
Norms
Theory,
the
present
study
examined
alcohol
and
cannabis
prevalence
associations
between
perceived
peer
(descriptive
norms),
approval
(injunctive
personal
2-year
students.
We
also
explored
whether
identification
with
reference
group
or
age
moderated
associations.
Data
were
collected
from
May
through
August
2020
1037
Washington
State
(screening
sample)
aged
18–29.
Of
these,
246
participants
who
reported
recent,
moderate
and/or
completed
a
follow-up
survey.
Screening
survey
past-month
demographics,
while
provided
data
on
descriptive
injunctive
norms
identification.
drinking
an
average
3.32
(SD
=
7.76)
drinks
weekly
being
high
for
8.18
h
20.95).
Follow-up
overestimated
use.
Regression
analyses
showed
positively
associated
use,
related
to
alcohol-related
consequences.
Differences
by
student
observed.
Findings
suggest
are
risk
factors
behaviors
Tailored
normative
feedback
interventions
may
reduce
high-risk
this
underserved
population.
BMJ Open,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(3), С. e086141 - e086141
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
This
study
explores
the
drug
use
behaviour
in
US
general
population
early
days
of
COVID-19
pandemic
with
a
focus
on
relationship
between
sociopsychological
factors,
mobility
restrictions
from
March
to
June
2020
and
mental
health
conditions.
A
retrospective
anonymous
online
survey
representing
cross-section
2020.
qualified
panel
500
000
Qualtrics
participants
stratified
by
gender,
race,
age
geographical
region
represent
population.
3340
voluntarily
consented
respond.
Outcome
measure
for
illicit
non-medical
prescription
drugs
based
National
Institute
Drug
Abuse-Modified
Alcohol,
Smoking
Substance
Involvement
Screening
Test
Level-2
Use
Adult
Questionnaire
predictor
measures
include
self-reports
behaviours,
demographics
states
using
psychometrically
validated
scales.
χ2
tests
showed
that
those
who
stayed
home
reported
higher
odds
(p<0.05)
across
all
10
types
drugs.
Logistic
regression
revealed
children
at
home,
larger
social
circles,
pain,
depression
or
trauma
had
odds,
but
older
individuals
women
lower
use.
Mobility
restriction
was
risk
factor
Demographics
conditions
were
important
covariates,
underscoring
need
further
research
unintended
consequences
infection
control
policies
during
national
crises.
In
recent
years,
mental
health
professionals
have
diffusely
treated
“early
psychosis”
(EP),
an
unspecified
clinical
condition
characterized
by
the
first
manifestation
of
psychotic
symptoms
(especially
hallucinations,
delusions,
and
disorganized
speech),
including
attenuated
prodromal
ones.
This
term
is
currently
used
for
provisional
diagnosis,
with
detailed
categorical
definitions
pending.
The
EP
immediately
recalls
its
antecedents
symptoms,
leading
us
back
to
early
detection
identification
“At-Risk
Mental
States”
(ARMSs)
psychosis.
Although
helpful
treatments
reducing
duration
untreated
psychosis,
conceptualization
remains
unclear,
especially
in
psychopathological
trajectories.
Does
refer
onset
functioning
decline
or
instance
psychological
distress
simply
contact
healthcare
services?
There
a
“nebula”
which
multiplicity
conditions
may
exist,
often
undefined
unspecified,
sinking
their
roots
very
patient’s
life.
this
paper,
we
discuss
some
suggestions
better
understand
complexity.
Moreover,
based
on
common
experiences,
hypotheses
development
change
current
methodological
approach
intervention
will
be
advanced.
Finally,
different
definition
“normality”
(also
taking
into
account
modern
digital
revolution,
instability
life
phases,
increasingly
poor
confidence
future)
proposed
as
element
characterizing
new
young
generations
potential,
broader
interpretation
conceptualization.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
20(19), С. 6834 - 6834
Опубликована: Сен. 26, 2023
Public
health
initiatives,
including
lockdowns
to
reduce
the
spread
of
COVID-19,
have
resulted
in
societal
stressors
like
loneliness,
job
loss,
and
economic
collapse
linked
worsening
mental
outcomes,
such
as
depression,
anxiety,
coping-related
substance
use.
The
various
psychosocial
caused
by
pandemic
potentially
led
increased
use
substances
across
globe,
particularly
among
emerging
adults.
current
study
summarises
literature
on
adults
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
terms
“coronavirus”,
“COVID-19”,
“substance
use”,
abuse”,
“drug
drug
“emerging
adults”,
“young
adults”
were
all
used
different
combinations
throughout
search,
using
Scopus,
PubMed,
JSTOR
databases.
Using
this
method,
a
total
28
English-language
citations
published
between
2020
2023
obtained.
Following
articles
mentioned
above,
16
papers
removed.
remaining
12
included
review.
Even
though
dropped
when
began,
it
rose
restrictions
removed,
those
with
prior
Studies
related
need
assess
use,
many
cope
distress,
isolation
which
are
part
crisis
The
current
study
sets
out
to
examine
the
extent
which
college
students’
trajectories
of
mental
health
symptoms
(depression,
social
anxiety,
impulsivity,
and
aggression)
problematic
alcohol
use
changed
as
COVID-19
pandemic
progressed;
we
hypothesize
increases
in
all
levels
slopes
outcomes
over
time
following
pandemic’s
onset.
We
also
greater
(i.e.,
higher
time)
among
individuals
who
experienced
loneliness,
financial
strain,
anxiety
at
Emerging Adulthood,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(4), С. 494 - 508
Опубликована: Март 27, 2024
Emerging
adulthood
is
associated
with
change
and
distress.
The
System
for
Adult
Growth
Emergence
–
Foundations
(SAGE-F)
treatment
program,
a
six-week
outpatient
DBT
intensive,
was
developed
to
improve
emotional
functioning
such
individuals.
Utilizing
single-group
design,
the
current
study
aims
re-examine
(
n
=
48)
expand
83)
initial
therapeutic
findings
of
SAGE-F.
Participants
were
administered
an
assessment
battery
at
pre-treatment,
upon
immediate
completion
SAGE-F,
six-weeks
after
baseline,
three
months
following
program
completion.
Results
comparable
pilot
study:
when
compared
reductions
in
mood
dysregulation
self-harm,
improvements
capacities,
gains
sustained
least
months.
Further,
improved
skill
use,
individuals
demonstrating
more
insight
dysfunction
rather
than
growth.
continue
support
that
SAGE-F
provides
both
long-term
benefits.
