Sharper minds: Feasibility and effectiveness of a mental health promotion package for university students targeting multiple health and self-care behaviours

Journal of Affective Disorders, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 378, С. 271 - 280

Опубликована: Март 4, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Mental Health Symptoms of University Students 15 Months After the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic in France

JAMA Network Open, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 5(12), С. e2249342 - e2249342

Опубликована: Дек. 29, 2022

Importance The Conséquences de la pandémie COVID-19 sur santé mentale des étudiants (COSAMe) survey was conducted among university students in France during the pandemic and found that although there a slight decrease anxiety, depression, stress between first lockdown (T1) 1 month after it ended (T2), prevalence of suicidal ideation had increased these periods 5 probable posttraumatic disorder (PTSD) at T2. These results emphasize need to explore long-term consequences pandemic. Objectives To measure mental health symptoms 15 months (T3) identify factors associated with outcomes. Design, Setting, Participants This cross-sectional study reports data from third measurement time repeated COSAMe survey, which took place July 21 August 31, 2021, through an online questionnaire sent all French students. Main Outcomes Measures thoughts, PTSD (PTSD Checklist for Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders [Fifth Edition] [PCL-5]), (Perceived Stress Scale), anxiety (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory), depression (Beck Depression Inventory) T3 were gender- degree-standardized compared rates T1 Multivariable logistic regression analyses identified risk factors. Results A total 44 898 completed questionnaires. They mainly women (31 728 [70.7%]), median (IQR) age 19 (18-21) years. Standardized stress, 20.6% (95% CI, 20.2%-21.0%), 23.7% 23.3%-24.1%), 15.4% 15.1%-15.8%), 13.8% 13.5%-14.2%), 29.8% 29.4%-30.2%), respectively. Compared decreased T2, increase (2.5% increase), (13.9% (22.2% increase). continued (10.6%) (13.8%), 3 T2 T3. Female nonbinary participants; participants without children living urban area; those financial difficulties, chronic condition, psychiatric history, social isolation, low perceived quality information received poor outcomes (eg, women: adjusted OR, 2.18; 95% 2.05-2.31; thoughts respondents: 5.09; 4.32-5.99; children: 0.68; 0.56-0.81; rural area: 0.80; 0.75-0.85). Conclusions Relevance suggest severe long-lasting on Prevention care access should be priority.

Язык: Английский

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Intimate Partner Violence and Mental Health during Lockdown of the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(5), С. 2535 - 2535

Опубликована: Фев. 22, 2022

Background: This study took place in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. The present research assesses association between lockdown conditions (such as time spent at home, living environment, proximity to contamination and social contacts), mental health (including intolerance uncertainty, anxiety depression) intimate partner violence within community. evaluates indirect effect depression on relationship uncertainty (physical assault psychological aggression). Methods: 1532 adults (80.8% women, Mage = 35.34) were recruited from Belgian general population through an online self-report questionnaire completed during (from April 17 1 May 2020). Results: results demonstrate that prevalence physical both perpetration victimization) was significantly higher men, whereas aggression women. Men reported more lockdown. Women, other hand, anxious intolerant uncertainty. No difference men women found for depression. Anxiety mediated aggression. Sex did not moderate mediation. Conclusion: Clinical implications public policy are highlighted.

Язык: Английский

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Higher Prevalence of Food Insecurity and Psychological Distress among International University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Australian Perspective

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(21), С. 14101 - 14101

Опубликована: Окт. 28, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic and related disruptions have not only affected university students’ learning academic outcomes, but also other issues, such as food security status, mental health employment. In Australia, international students faced additional pressures due to sudden border closures lack of eligibility for government-provided financial support. This study explored the experiences domestic residing in Australia during early stages across a range outcomes. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted between July September 2020 at Macquarie University Sydney, Australia. included insecurity (psychological distress), study, employment sleep. total 105 (n = 66 n 39 international) completed survey. Respondents reported having (41.9%) psychological distress (52.2%, with high very levels), reporting significantly higher (OR 9.86 (95% CI 3.9–24.8), p < 0.001) scores (t(90) 2.68, 95% CI: 1.30 8.81, 0.009) than students. About one quarter all respondents status around time When asked what government support should be provided students, ‘financial aid’ most frequently suggested form research may help governments educational institutions design appropriate support, particularly psychological, both

Язык: Английский

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One-year into COVID-19 pandemic: Decision-making and mental-health outcomes and their risk factors

Journal of Affective Disorders, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 309, С. 418 - 427

Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Predicting Compliance with Sanitary Behaviors among Students in Higher Education During the Second COVID-19 Wave: The Role of Health Anxiety and Risk Perception

Psychologica Belgica, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 63(1), С. 1 - 15

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023

To limit the spread of COVID-19, public authorities have recommended sanitary behaviors such as handwashing, mask-wearing, physical distancing, and social distancing. We recruited a large sample higher education students in Belgium (N = 3201–3441) to investigate role sociodemographic variables, mental health, previous COVID-19 infections, academic involvement, risk perception on adherence these behaviors. This cross-sectional study took place during second wave Belgium, between February March 2021. Analyses showed that living alone, being female, later curriculum, having general health anxiety, were positively associated with four aforementioned Conversely, infection been quarantined negative predictors. Our results show set predictors highly similar for discuss potential initiatives increase this group educated youngsters.

Язык: Английский

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Advancing personal and academic growth, community engagement, and skill development through an assistance dog training minor

Journal of American College Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 8

Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2025

Objective: Describe the experiences of students in an undergraduate Assistance Dog Training Program (ADTP) academic minor. Participants: Students enrolled ADTP at a large, public research university. Methods: Qualitative and quantitative survey data historical program evaluation were analyzed to describe student experiences. Furthermore, PERMA (positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, accomplishments) theory well-being was used as theoretical lens understand participant well-being. Results: provided opportunities for meaningful service learning, working with animals, developing career interests, fulfilling personal meeting degree requirements. participation positively influenced experience by advancing growth life skill development. Finally, Conclusions: Lessons learned strengthen identified are discussed. The can be model replication on other campuses meet need more assistance dogs potentially support community

Язык: Английский

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Students’ well-being and factors impacting it during COVID-19 pandemic – early findings from Delft University of Technology

European Journal of Engineering Education, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 49(1), С. 192 - 211

Опубликована: Май 2, 2023

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, student well-being was highlighted as an important public health issue. The study aims to gain insights into exact factors that bachelor and master students from engineering fields at Delft University of Technology are impacted by. Multiple interviews were performed identify key areas impact then incorporated a comprehensive survey. questionnaire divided five blocks: course work factors, thesis, communication, environment, pandemic disseminated between June September 2021. A convenience sample 165 responses collected Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) test employed quantify students. survey analysis found different scores programs concluded having consistent environment played role in students' welfare. COVID-19-related findings revealed recordings lectures remote studying most appreciated. thesis-related section showed clarity objectives thesis writing particularly impactful. Although some university specific, recommendations could be considered by other universities they refer general indicators relationships.

Язык: Английский

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A systematic review on the relationship between socioeconomic conditions and emotional disorder symptoms during Covid-19: unearthing the potential role of economic concerns and financial strain

BMC Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2024

Covid-19 has disrupted the lives of many and resulted in high prevalence rates mental disorders. Despite a vast amount research into social determinants health during Covid-19, little is known about whether results are consistent with gradient health. Here we report systematic review studies that investigated how socioeconomic condition (SEC)-a multifaceted construct measures person's standing society, using indicators such as education income, predicts emotional (depression anxiety) risk pandemic. Furthermore, examined which classes SEC would best predict symptoms

Язык: Английский

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Evaluating the impact the Self‐Compassion App has on levels of compassion, psychological distress and well‐being

Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Окт. 16, 2024

Abstract Introduction The Self‐Compassion App is the first commercially available, smartphone app based upon ideas and practices of Compassion‐Focused Therapy. Through 28 sessions, supports individuals to develop compassionate minds and, in doing so, promotes well‐being reduces psychological distress (e.g. self‐criticism shame). Aim This study evaluated impact had on participants' levels compassion, well‐being, distress. Methodology Fifty‐two participants—consisting staff students at University Salford—took part this study. Pre‐, post‐ follow‐up measures were collected explore changes self‐criticism, emotion regulation, Findings Statistically significant increases observed self‐compassion, self‐reassurance, regulation skills well‐being. Significant reductions found anxiety stress, post‐study, participants became more open receiving compassion from others. Implications Results are promising suggest that using enhances Considering interventions utilise technology with aim boosting reducing potentially important given difficulties many educators experience, current waitlist times for help support. Further Research A randomised control trial longitudinal would be beneficial long‐term benefits app. studies, clinical non‐clinical populations, will clarify how might benefit people what type engagement necessary derive change.

Язык: Английский

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