Assets and depression in U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review

Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 59(4), С. 571 - 583

Опубликована: Окт. 15, 2023

Язык: Английский

---

Stability and shifts in the combined positive and negative mental health of clergy: A longitudinal latent class and latent transition analysis study of united methodist pastors before and after the onset of COVID-19

Social Science & Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 344, С. 116651 - 116651

Опубликована: Фев. 4, 2024

COVID-19 and its associated restrictions presented unprecedented challenges for those in the helping professions. In this study, we seek to understand how mental health of who belong one specific profession – clergy changed context COVID-19. Using longitudinal data a sample United Methodist pastors from North Carolina Clergy Health Initiative, conduct both cross-sectional person-centered analyses investigate overall occupational group changed, as well different subgroups fared within pandemic, depending on their well-being prior onset We found that suffered but individual changes differed based what combined positive negative patterns were which used latent class analysis identify Flourishing, Distressed, Languishing, or Burdened Fulfilled. Of these subgroups, having Flourishing pre-pandemic status was protective following COVID-19, whereas other three subgroups' statuses worsened. This study is first studies professionals has tracked before after Our findings demonstrate utility considering indicators together, they point certain groups can be targeted with resources during future periods acute abnormal stress.

Язык: Английский

---

More than a mask: Possible relationships between lifting of COVID-19 mask requirements and depression symptoms experienced by US adults with disabilities

Disability and health journal, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 17(3), С. 101611 - 101611

Опубликована: Март 6, 2024

Язык: Английский

---

Unmet Need for Mental Health Care is Common Across Insurance Market Segments in the US

Health Affairs Scholar, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 2(3)

Опубликована: Март 1, 2024

Abstract A substantial proportion of individuals with depression in the United States do not receive treatment. While access challenges for mental health care have been documented, few recent estimates unmet needs across insurance market segments exist. Using nationally representative survey data participant-reported symptom severity and use collected Spring 2023, we assessed to among similar levels commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, no insurance. Among who reported symptoms consistent moderately severe depression, 37.8% did a diagnosis (41.0%, 28.1%, 33.6%, 56.3% insurance), 51.9% see specialist (49.7%, 51.7%, 44.9%, 91.8%), 32.4% avoided due affordability past 12 months (30.2%, 34.0%, 21.1%, 54.8%). There was need treatment all segments, but especially without

Язык: Английский

---

Online interventions for individuals with symptoms of depression

Psychiatrie pro praxi, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 25(1), С. 22 - 31

Опубликована: Март 28, 2024

Depresivní porucha patří mezi časté psychické poruchy. Podstatná část pacientů s touto poruchou se nedostává k adekvátní terapii. Mezi hlavní důvody snížená dostupnost péče a strach ze stigmatizace. V řadě západních zemí, jako jsou Švédsko, Austrálie, Německo, Velká Británie, Nizozemí, Švýcarsko nebo Spojené státy, tyto bariéry snižují internetové terapeutické programy, které představují účinnou nízkonákladovou pomoc jedincům lehkými až středně závažnými příznaky deprese. Tyto programy zpravidla vychází z principů kognitivně behaviorální terapie psychoedukace, mají interaktivní obsah sebezkušenostní cvičení. Většina nabízí i vyškoleného terapeuta. Programy bez podpory terapeuta také účinné. Ukazuje však, že intervence intervencemi vykazují vyšší efektivitu. Některé země, je bohatou tradici výzkumu účinnosti těchto programů zařadily do krokové doporučených postupů léčby. České republice dosud chyběly. Česká platforma Mindwell internetový KBT program pro jedince těžkými Tento má 12 modulů, ve kterých systematicky rozvíjejí jednotlivé strategie účinné zmírňování současnosti dokončuje výzkum uživatelské přívětivosti programu, v blízké budoucnosti bude následovat analýza jeho účinnosti.

---

Exploring COVID-19 Vaccine Decision Making: Insights from ‘One-Shot Wonders’ and ‘Booster Enthusiasts’

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(8), С. 1054 - 1054

Опубликована: Авг. 12, 2024

Within the USA, uptake of updated COVID-19 vaccines is suboptimal despite health authority recommendations. This study used qualitative methods to examine factors influencing vaccine decision making and effects anxiety depression on these decisions within CHASING COVID Cohort (C3). Between October December 2023, we conducted 25 interviews with participants from 16 different US states, 14 whom endorsed recent symptoms and/or depression. Using grounded theory methodology for coding thematic analysis, categorized into "One-Shot Wonders" "Booster Enthusiasts". Our findings indicate that vaccination environment has shifted active promotion a notable absence discussions, leading reduced worry about infection severe illness, diminished perception benefits personal community levels, fewer cues action. Initially influential like family, experiences, physician recommendations lost impact over time. Although relationship between was not prominent, one case highlighted direct relationship. The emphasizes importance timely accurate public messaging adaptable individuals' needs misconceptions, highlighting need dynamic communication strategies in future initiatives rapidly changing landscapes.

Язык: Английский

---

Impact of COVID-19 on psychological distress in subsequent stages of the pandemic: The role of received social support

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19(9), С. e0310734 - e0310734

Опубликована: Сен. 25, 2024

This longitudinal study examined a sample of adult Poles (N = 1245), who were interviewed three times from July 2021 to August 2022, during the later stages COVID-19 pandemic. The had two primary objectives. first was assess impact pandemic on psychological distress, measured through symptoms depression and anxiety. pandemic’s effects evaluated using predictors: direct exposure COVID-19, related stressors, perceived threats COVID-19. second objective investigate role received social support in coping with hardships. Receipt by both quantity help quality that support. A Latent Growth Curve Model (LGCM) employed analyze distress across waves, controlling for sociodemographic variables, non-COVID life events, self-efficacy, Findings indicated stressors strongly consistently associated greater throughout period. limited. predicted higher whereas linked better mental health. Crucially, relationship between moderated Effective lowest levels, regardless amount received. Conversely, receiving large amounts low-quality detrimental In summary, ongoing psychosocial challenges significantly eroded health, highlighting importance over significant adversities.

Язык: Английский

---

Pre-pandemic mental health and coping strategy usage during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional analysis of the Southern Cities Study

BMC Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(1)

Опубликована: Июль 21, 2023

Little is known about the usage of coping strategies recommended by World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control Prevention during COVID-19 pandemic whether strategy varies pre-pandemic mental health. This study examined prevalence different associations their with health.Data were collected from adults residing in metropolitan areas U.S. South May/June 2020 using random-digit-dialing web-based surveys (n = 1,644). We estimated each strategy: (1) keeping up-to-date COVID-19; (2) taking breaks news or social media; (3) care physical health; (4) engaging relaxing activities; (5) reaching out to spending time others; (6) trying find comfort religious spiritual beliefs. association between use health modified Poisson regression, adjusting covariates. also analyzed number employed ordered logistic regression.The most prevalent were: "keeping COVID-19" (53%), "taking health" (52%), "reaching others" (52%). Good was associated an increased (adjusted ratio, 1.43; 95% confidence interval, 1.07-1.91). The other used did not vary health.Our findings suggest that people who had good more likely connect pandemic. Given well-documented impact support on disaster contexts, efforts promote safe connections those pre-existing concerns are needed.

Язык: Английский

---

Combatting negative bias: a mental contrasting and implementation intentions online intervention to increase help-seeking among individuals with elevated depressive symptomatology

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14

Опубликована: Июнь 15, 2023

There are many reasons why individuals with depression may not seek help. Among those elevated depressive symptomatology, some previous interventions aimed at increasing help-seeking have unintentionally decreased intentions. Beck's cognitive theory of posits that symptomatology process information differently from without (i.e., increased errors, negative bias); potentially explaining the iatrogenic results interventions. Mental contrasting and implementation intentions (MCII; a self-regulatory strategy) successfully influenced physical mental health behaviors. However, MCII has been used specifically for initiating depression. The goal this research was to ascertain whether an online intervention could increase

Язык: Английский

---

Disruptions to the social determinants of health and mental health indicators during the pandemic in eight countries

SSM - Mental Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 4, С. 100249 - 100249

Опубликована: Июль 23, 2023

The social determinants of health (SDoH) shape both the risk mental disorders and access to treatment. There is ample evidence detailing decline in during Covid-19 pandemic. However, there a gap our understanding association between disruptions SDoH adverse psychological indicators different contexts. Data were collected through multi-country, random, anonymous, opt-in, cross-sectional online survey eight geographically diverse countries—Brazil, China, Germany, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, United States. We documented relationship experiencing self/family job loss, financial problems, food/supplies shortages indicators—depression symptoms probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Almost one-third respondents who experienced at least one disruption had depression (32.3%, 95% CI: 30.3%–34.4%). This was consistent across countries, except Indonesia. Reporting related 1.26 (95% 1.14-1.39) times compared reporting no disruptions. Across significantly increased symptoms, for prevalence PTSD among reported 8.4% 7.3%–9.5%). comparably elevated within China. associated with greater odds overall adjusted model (OR=2.87, 2.31-3.59) models countries China Disruptions due pandemic an burden few exceptions particularly highlights need account broader consequences mitigation policies that potentially have impact on populations.

Язык: Английский

---