Understanding and Fostering Mental Health and Well-Being among University Faculty: A Narrative Review

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 12(13), С. 4425 - 4425

Опубликована: Июнь 30, 2023

In recent years, there has been increasing recognition of mental health concerns in academia, with stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression being reported among faculty members. The demanding work environment, the need to balance personal professional duties, constant pressure productivity while navigating multiple tasks teaching, research, mentorship, development, service all impact overall well-being faculty. Higher education institutions have structurally changed as research landscape. These changes well faculty-specific student-specific factors coupled effect COVID-19 pandemic led profound effects on academics. This paper is a narrative review pertinent literature describing well-being. It summarizes available evidence influencing shows prevalence depression, burnout from various academic fields along whole ladder. Using suggested framework that collates efforts leaders faculty, concludes by exploring strategies promote work–life academics suggesting effective interventions improve their outcomes.

Язык: Английский

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COVID-19 and common mental health symptoms in the early phase of the pandemic: An umbrella review of the evidence

PLoS Medicine, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(4), С. e1004206 - e1004206

Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2023

Background There remains uncertainty about the impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on mental health. This umbrella review provides a comprehensive overview association between and common disorders. We qualitatively summarized evidence from reviews with meta-analyses individual study-data in general population, healthcare workers, specific at-risk populations. Methods findings A systematic search was carried out 5 databases for peer-reviewed prevalence depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms during published December 31, until August 12, 2022. identified 123 which 7 provided standardized mean differences (SMDs) either longitudinal pre- to or cross-sectional compared matched pre-pandemic data. Methodological quality rated Assessment Multiple Systematic Reviews checklist scores (AMSTAR 2) instrument generally low moderate. Small but significant increases and/or health were reported people preexisting physical conditions, children (3 reviews; SMDs ranged 0.11 0.28). Mental depression significantly increased periods social restrictions (1 review; 0.41 0.83, respectively) anxiety did not (SMD: 0.26). Increases larger longer-lasting 0.16 0.23) than those (2 reviews: 0.12 0.18). Females showed increase males review: SMD 0.15). In disorders, any patient group, adolescents, students, no found SMD’s ranging −0.16 0.48). 116 pooled rates PTSD 9% 48% across Although heterogeneity studies high largely unexplained, assessment tools cut-offs used, age, sex gender, COVID-19 exposure factors be moderators some reviews. The major limitations are inability quantify explain included shortage within-person data multiple studies. Conclusions small consistent deterioration particularly early has been population chronic somatic Also, associations stronger females younger age groups others. Explanatory individual-level, exposure, time-course scarce inconsistencies For policy research, repeated assessments panels including vulnerable individuals recommended respond current future crises.

Язык: Английский

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A hidden pandemic? An umbrella review of global evidence on mental health in the time of COVID-19

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14

Опубликована: Март 8, 2023

Background The mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic remain a public concern. High quality synthesis extensive global literature is needed to quantify this impact and identify factors associated with adverse outcomes. Methods We conducted rigorous umbrella review meta-review present (a) pooled prevalence probable depression, anxiety, stress, psychological distress, post-traumatic (b) standardised mean difference in depression anxiety pre-versus-during period, (c) comprehensive narrative poorer Databases searched included Scopus, Embase, PsycINFO, MEDLINE dated March 2022. Eligibility criteria systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses, published post-November 2019, reporting data English on outcomes during pandemic. Findings Three hundred thirty-eight were included, 158 which incorporated meta-analyses. Meta-review symptoms ranged from 24.4% (95%CI: 18–31%, I 2 : 99.98%) for general populations 41.1% 23–61%, 99.65%) vulnerable populations. Prevalence depressive 22.9% 17–30%, 99.99%) 32.5% 17–52%, 99.35) distress PTSD/PTSS 39.1% 34–44%; 99.91%), 44.2% 32–58%; 99.95%), 18.8% 15–23%; 99.87%), respectively. comparing pre-COVID-19 revealed standard differences 0.20 (95%CI = 0.07–0.33) 0.29 0.12–0.45), Conclusion This first synthesise longitudinal show that significantly higher than pre-COVID-19, provide some evidence adolescents, pregnant postpartum people, those hospitalised experienced heightened health. Policymakers can modify future responses accordingly mitigate such measures

Язык: Английский

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Consumers’ Emotional Responses to AI-Generated Versus Human-Generated Content: The Role of Perceived Agency, Affect and Gaze in Health Marketing

International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 21

Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on college student mental health: A longitudinal examination of risk and protective factors

Psychiatry Research, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 305, С. 114254 - 114254

Опубликована: Окт. 30, 2021

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence and correlates of depression and anxiety among Chinese international students in US colleges during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 17(4), С. e0267081 - e0267081

Опубликована: Апрель 14, 2022

Previous studies showed that the COVID-19 outbreak increased levels of depression and anxiety in heterogeneous populations. However, none has explored prevalence correlates among Chinese international students studying US colleges during pandemic.This study examines enrolled universities pandemic identifies associated factors, including habits, social psychological support, sleep quality, remote learning.Between June July 2020, we conducted a cross-sectional through Wenjuanxing, web-based survey platform. Participants were recruited with snowball sampling 21 student associations universities. The consisted demographic questions, Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS), Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), self-constructed questions on academic performance, financial concerns, use media, physical exercise, support. Cut-off scores 10 used for both PHQ-9 GAD-7 to determine binary outcomes anxiety, respectively. Bivariant analyses multivariable logistic regression performed identify factors.Among 1881 participants, found (PHQ-9 score⩾ 10) at 24.5% (GAD-7 20.7%. A higher risk was recent exposure traumatic events, agreement pandemic's negative impacts status, strong learning personal relationships, ISI score. lower disagreement performance future careers, willingness seek professional help emotional issues, SSRS In addition, lot workloads, often staying up online classes, score.This high pandemic. Multiple correlates-including pandemic-related workload, learning, help, quality-were identified. It is critical further investigate this population provide more flexible options access services.

Язык: Английский

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The Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Remote Learning in Higher Education

Education Sciences, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 11(9), С. 473 - 473

Опубликована: Авг. 27, 2021

Stressful events can cause a significant impact on education; however, it is not yet clear how the interplay between anxiety, work, and social dysfunction relates to learning impairments. In this study, we investigated of COVID-19 pandemic students’ mental health. This study was conducted during four modules remote Psychopharmacology course 5 October 20 December 2020. We collected data from 28 Psychology undergraduate students at University São Paulo, Brazil. used pre- post-test multiple-choice questions obtain quantitative measure learning. Students completed an online survey report demographic information, functional impairment (Work Social Adjustment scale; WSAS), generalized anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder GAD-7), coronavirus (Brazilian adapted version Coronavirus Scale; CAS-BR), self-perception with lectures’ methodology. our sample, 42.9% respondents experienced symptoms disorders (GAD-7 ≥ 15), 53.6% had moderate severe (WSAS > 20). also observed overlapping profile highly anxious dysfunctional students. A chi-square test independence revealed relation pairs answers GAD-7 scores, indicating that less were more likely perform better in post-tests. Intriguingly, correlational analysis suggested scores 20) change incorrect correct answer suggests psychological distress states might influence ability coordinate work activities performance Although evaluated small sample students, highlights importance investigating measures as part remote-learning curriculum.

Язык: Английский

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Changes in Adolescents’ Psychosocial Functioning and Well-Being as a Consequence of Long-Term COVID-19 Restrictions

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 18(16), С. 8755 - 8755

Опубликована: Авг. 19, 2021

This work studied self-reports from adolescents on how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed their behaviors, relationships, mood, and victimization. Data collection was conducted between September 2020 February 2021 in five countries (Sweden, USA, Serbia, Morocco, Vietnam). In total, 5114 high school students (aged 15 to 19 years, 61.8% females) responded our electronic survey. A substantial proportion of reported decreased time being outside (41.7%), meeting friends real life (59.4%), performance (30.7%), while reporting increased do things they did not have for before (49.3%) using social media stay connected (44.9%). One third exercise felt that more control over life. Only a small substance use, norm-breaking or The overall impact adolescent gender-specific: we found stronger negative female students. results indicated majority could adapt dramatic changes environment. However, healthcare institutions, municipalities, schools, services benefit findings this study meet needs those young people who signaled worsened psychosocial functioning, stress,

Язык: Английский

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The Impact of Online Learning on Physical and Mental Health in University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(5), С. 2966 - 2966

Опубликована: Март 3, 2022

Higher education organizations have been influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. During school closures, online teaching and learning has become a new routine that may lead to changes in lifestyles adversely affect university students’ health. Therefore, this study was understand potential impact of on physical mental health investigating differences activity, psychological distress, student life stress Taiwanese students between in-class periods. A total 181 were recruited from local university. All participants requested complete an survey self-report periods, respectively. The results indicated significant reduction activity various intensities (p < 0.05). Specifically, male showed greater decrease vigorous compared their female peers. Yet, there no increase distress period period. In summary, drastically reduces during students. Notably, be at risk insufficient participation activity.

Язык: Английский

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Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19 Pandemic Period in the European Population: An Institutional Challenge

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(15), С. 9347 - 9347

Опубликована: Июль 30, 2022

The worldwide spread of SARS-CoV-2 has been responsible for an infectious pandemic, with repercussions on socio-economic aspects and the physical mental health general population. present systematic review aimed to evaluate data belonging European framework, analyzing population by age group. Original articles reviews state have researched starting from 2021. Initially, a total 1764 studies were found, among which 75 selected. Youth group most affected pandemic consequences health, emotional behavioral alterations observed third more than half children adolescents examined. Among both adults, female gender had higher prevalence psychopathological symptoms. main risk factors poor social support, economic difficulties, and, in particular, unemployment or job changes. Additional individual perception loneliness, presence pre-pandemic illness/distress, some personality traits, such as neuroticism, impulsiveness, use maladaptive coping strategies. Unexpectedly, elderly maintained good resilience towards change, even if stress factor was represented feeling loneliness contact. As regards suicidal behaviors, adolescents, there increase attempts 25%, greater gender. This increased also association symptoms anxiety depression, socio-environmental conditions. In conclusion, groups found be at psychological burden during waves, thus representing priority targets socio-health interventions.

Язык: Английский

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