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{"title":"Physical activity, leisure-time management, perceived barriers to physical activity and mental well-being among Turkish university students.","authors":"Yunus Emre Kundakcı, Sultan Karaman, Medine Sıla Ateş","doi":"10.1007/s44192-024-00109-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-024-00109-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined the relationship between physical activity (PA) level, free time management, mental well-being, and perceptions of barriers to PA among university students. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 723 Turkish university students, which included four questionnaires to assess participants' PA levels, conditions of mental well-being, free time management, and perceived barriers to PA. Multivariate linear regression was performed to identify factors associated with the participants' PA level. The study found that 216 (29.9%) of participants were inactive, 325 (45%) were minimally active, and 182 (25.1%) were health-enhancing active. While 25.23% of males were inactive, 42.02% were minimally active, and 31.45% were health-enhancing active, these rates were 31.4, 45.98, and 22.62% for females, respectively. These findings highlight that 3/4 of university students have inadequate PA levels. Changes in barriers to PA (p < 0.001), free time management (p = 0.040), and mental well-being (p < 0.001) were associated with PA levels. According to the regression analysis, only increased barriers to PA was a significant predictor of PA (p < 0.001). Given the role of health science students in public health, this study could help policymakers develop new strategies to promote healthy living and address barriers to PA, such as students' free time and mental health.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"4 1","pages":"54"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11557791/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142633897","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Shedding light on maternal mental health in LMICs: a cornerstone of maternal and child health care.","authors":"Alisha Handa, Abhay Gaidhane, Sonali Choudhari","doi":"10.1007/s44192-024-00111-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-024-00111-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Maternal and Child Health (MCH) programs have long been integral to global public health initiatives, aiming to safeguard the well-being of both mothers and their offspring. However, amidst the comprehensive approach to physical health, the mental well-being of mothers has often been overlooked, representing a critical gap in these programs. This paper examines the importance of addressing maternal mental health within the framework of MCH programs, highlighting its significance and the repercussions of its neglect. Despite its profound impact on maternal and child outcomes, issues such as postpartum depression, anxiety, and maternal stress are frequently disregarded in MCH interventions. This oversight not only undermines the holistic nature of maternal health but also perpetuates cycles of poor mental health within families and communities. Herewith, an effort was made to highlight the importance of maternal mental health and the need to focus and strengthen awareness about it through policy and programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"4 1","pages":"55"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11557746/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142633952","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gym and swim: a co-facilitated exercise program that improves community connection, confidence, and exercise habits in a community mental health service.","authors":"Sophie Forlico, Andrew Baillie, Kate Keys, Peter Woollett, Georgia Frydman, Andrew Simpson","doi":"10.1007/s44192-024-00110-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-024-00110-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>High rates of cardiometabolic disease and poor physical health outcomes contribute to significant premature mortality in people living with severe mental illness (PLWSMI). Lifestyle interventions such as exercise are known to improve both physical and mental health outcomes, however the best way to deliver exercise programs for PLWSMI remains a challenge. This paper uses a pragmatic program evaluation of a co-delivered low-cost community-based exercise program implemented over a 6-month period. Of 46 referrals in the first half of 2023 to the SLHD Gym and Swim program, 13 gave consent to participate in standardised measures and qualitative interviews. Findings revealed an increase in average hours of sport/exercise, improvements in confidence to exercise independently and within group settings, as well as achievement of individualised goals. The success of the program was in part due to the co-facilitation between peer support workers and exercise physiologists, community connection and the established partnership between the public health service and the local government council. Results offer evidence to adopt and implement accessible and low-cost exercise opportunities in the community external to health services to address barriers of attendance for PLWSMI.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"4 1","pages":"53"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11554995/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142633893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychiatric disorders endorsed by trauma-exposed premenopausal women enrolled in a cardiovascular research study: a 2-year report.","authors":"Chowdhury Tasnova Tahsin, Zynab Ahmed, Azhaar Mohamed, Chowdhury Ibtida Tahmin, Redeat Wattero, Chasity Corbin, Ida T Fonkoue","doi":"10.1007/s44192-024-00108-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-024-00108-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Women are more likely than men to experience interpersonal trauma, with 1 in 3 women affected globally. This paper aims to give a 2-year report of the demographics, trauma history [i.e., non-interpersonal and interpersonal including adverse childhood event (ACEs)] and psychiatric disorders endorsed by premenopausal women screened for our cardiovascular research study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Premenopausal women were recruited from the Twin-Cities area using flyers. Interested participants were screened for this study via REDCap. Age, race, history of psychiatric disorders, menopausal status, contraceptives, and current medications were collected. Participants who met the eligibility criteria were enrolled and completed additional questionnaires focusing on trauma exposure and mental health.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The first 2 years our study was open to accrual, a total of 447 premenopausal women were screened. The majority (~ 71%) of our participants were between 18 and 30 years old. Among the 447 women, 35% reported a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while 46% reported depression and 53% an anxiety disorder, according to DSM-5. Further, we found that women between the ages of 21-25 years reported the most (23%) psychiatric disorders, mainly PTSD. The main type of trauma reported was interpersonal trauma (~ 62%), of which 76% were ACEs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Among the trauma-exposed women enrolled in our study, the age group between 21 and 25 years old endorsed the most psychiatric disorders, possibly stemming from ACEs. Our findings shed the light on the rising rate of psychiatric disorders in premenopausal women and support the growing public health burden of trauma exposure, particularly in childhood.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"4 1","pages":"52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11549263/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142633913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Suicidal behavior in ADHD: the role of comorbidity, psychosocial adversity, personality and genetic factors.","authors":"Georg C Ziegler, Silke Groß, Andrea Boreatti, Monika Heine, Rhiannon V McNeill, Thorsten M Kranz, Marcel Romanos, Christian P Jacob, Andreas Reif, Sarah Kittel-Schneider, Klaus-Peter Lesch","doi":"10.1007/s44192-024-00103-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-024-00103-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adult ADHD is associated with increased risk for suicide attempts, as indicated by investigations of population- and community-based cohorts. However, there is little data regarding suicide attempts in a clinical setting. To address this, we used a comprehensively phenotyped clinical adult ADHD (aADHD) cohort to assess to which extent comorbidity, psychosocial adversity, personality, and ADHD symptoms contribute to suicidal behavior in ADHD. Furthermore, we investigated a triallelic variation in the serotonin transporter-linked polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR), which has previously been associated with suicidal behavior. Depression, substance use, eating, and posttraumatic stress disorders were independently associated with past suicide attempts, whereas anxiety, somatoform, and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders showed no association. Pulmonary diseases also showed an association with suicidal behavior. Psychosocial factors including occupational status, marital status/living situation, externalizing behavior and psychiatric family history were strongly associated with past suicide attempts. ADHD symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity were not associated with past suicide attempts after adjustment for psychiatric comorbidity and psychosocial adversity. However, the personality trait of neuroticism fully mediated the association between depression and suicidal behavior. 5-HTTLPR was not associated with suicidal behavior, but an interaction with ADHD symptoms and subtype was found. Our data suggest that psychiatric comorbidity and psychosocial adversity are key factors for suicidal behavior in aADHD, with neuroticism representing a critical mediator of the association between depression and suicidality. Further research, preferentially with longitudinal study designs is needed to better understand causal factors for suicidal behavior to enable effective preventive action.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"4 1","pages":"51"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11538115/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142585098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychological difficulties and the needs for psychological services for high school students.","authors":"Cong Minh Le, Son-Van Huynh, Vu Hoang Anh Nguyen, Vy Truc Le, Huyen-Trang Luu-Thi, Vinh-Long Tran-Chi","doi":"10.1007/s44192-024-00101-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-024-00101-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adolescents experience numerous changes, both psychologically and physically, and they are also the age group with a high prevalence of mental problems that need counseling help. The study aims to assess the difficulties and the needs for psychological support, factors affecting the need to use psychological services among adolescents. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 672 high school students in Thu Duc City, Vietnam. The results showed that there was a statistically significant difference between grades 10-12 in student's difficulties (DS) and a statistically significant difference in needs for psychological services (NPS, RPS). Additionally, there was a statistically significant difference in academic performance for DS. The findings also implied that RPS was predicted by a DS, NPS, and factors affecting the need to use psychological services (FA), in which NPS and DS were mediators in the relationship between FA and RPS. The study significantly contributes to research practices and the theoretical framework that the parliament and the government use to make counselors mandatory in schools. Meanwhile, the study suggested that school counselors, educators, and teachers must appropriately evaluate students' counseling needs and psychological difficulties; this is essential to providing support and interventions when students deal with challenges promptly.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"4 1","pages":"50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11535085/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142570468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integrating personality functioning in brief psychotherapy for substance use disorders: a case study.","authors":"Rojo Shalom George, Gitanjali Narayanan, Arun Kandasamy","doi":"10.1007/s44192-024-00107-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-024-00107-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A large treatment gap exists for substance use disorders (SUDs) in India. Among other factors, personality vulnerabilities are widely implicated in the initiation and maintenance of SUDs leading to poor outcomes. Available brief interventions do not adequately address this. Longer term therapies are resource intensive and therefore difficult to incorporate in tertiary care settings due to poor treatment provider-patient ratio. Further, trait-based and categorical models have limited application in brief psychotherapies. Core pathology seen across personality disorders such as the impairments in self and interpersonal functioning present as modifiable characteristic adaptations of more stable personality structures. Therefore, the present article attempts to explore the possibility of integrating the personality functioning model as proposed by the alternative model of personality disorders (AMPD) in the DSM-5, within brief psychotherapies for SUDs. Modifications to the routine treatment structure, assessment, formulation and content are suggested with a focus on personality functioning. The clinical utility of the level of personality functioning scale (LPFS) is also demonstrated using a brief case illustration. Further research is required to explore the feasibility and effectiveness of utilizing a personality functioning model among patients with SUDs in India.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"4 1","pages":"49"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11522255/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142549307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mental health needs of tribal college students in Araku Valley.","authors":"Rishitha Swathi Karuturi, Suneetha Kandi","doi":"10.1007/s44192-024-00105-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-024-00105-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The indigenous tribal population in India, often residing in remote and underserved regions, represents a marginalized minority with limited access to healthcare, particularly mental health services. Despite the pressing need, there is a scarcity of research focusing on the mental health challenges faced by adolescents and young adults within these communities. This study addresses this gap by examining the mental health needs of tribal college students in the Araku Valley region of Andhra Pradesh, India. The study sample comprised 291 participants (118 males, 173 females), representing adolescents and young adults from various tribal backgrounds. Utilizing the Students Counseling Needs Questionnaire and the General Health Questionnaire-30, the study identified alarmingly high prevalence rates of mental health concerns, including uncontrollable disturbing thoughts (73.18%), loneliness (62.19%), depression (57.04%), phobias (54.97%), and suicidal ideation or attempts (39.16%). Notably, the study revealed a trend of decreasing mental health needs with advancing age, suggesting that adolescents are more vulnerable than young adults. Furthermore, significant gender differences were observed, with female students reporting higher family-related needs compared to male students. These findings provide critical insights into the mental health challenges faced by tribal college students and have important implications for policy development and educational practices aimed at addressing the unique needs of this population. Educators at tribal institutions can use these findings to address the mental health needs of tribal students.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"4 1","pages":"47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11519254/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142523766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Social support and mental health outcomes in palestinian children victims of bullying and cyberbullying during the covid-19 pandemic: an exploratory investigation.","authors":"Guido Veronese, Shahd Mansour, Fayez Mahamid, Dana Bdier","doi":"10.1007/s44192-024-00100-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-024-00100-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Studies have shown that COVID-19 negatively impacted mental health by increasing depression and anxiety. Additionally, bullying might deteriorate children's psychological functioning. Nevertheless, social support has been studied as a positive buffer for mental well-being.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Thus, our study aimed to examine the consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak on children's mental health when they are a victim of bullying and cyberbullying. Moreover, we tested the effect of social support as a mediating variable. A sample of 141 children (63 boys and 78 girls) 9 to 13 years old (M = 10.31, SD = 2.26) who reported having experienced bullying participated in the research. All were Palestinians living in Israel, attending primary schools.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data was collected using the following measures, the Multidimensional Bullying Victimization Scale (MBVS), the Adolescents Cyber-Victimization Scale (CYBVICS), the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), a questionnaire measuring the effect of COVID-19 on mental health outcomes, the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS), and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Structural equation modelling was applied to test the association between variables and mediating effects.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>A positive correlation between Fear of COVID-19 and traditional bullying, cyberbullying, depression, and anxiety were found. Moreover, social support was negatively correlated with traditional forms of bullying and cyberbullying. Also, statistically significant differences between traditional bullying, cyberbullying, depression, and parents' difficulties emerged from parental marital status.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>findings might help victims of bullying by training teachers and guiding parents to construct intervention plans to empower the social networks of children victims.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"4 1","pages":"48"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11519265/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142523767","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Influence of postpartum depression on maternal-infant bonding and breastfeeding practices among mothers in Abeokuta, Ogun state.","authors":"Simbiat O Sanni, Ikeola A Adeoye, Tolulope T Bella-Awusah, Oluwasomidoyin O Bello","doi":"10.1007/s44192-024-00104-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-024-00104-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a severe mental health condition that adversely affects mothers and their infants. The influence of PPD on maternal-infant bonding and breastfeeding practices has been scarcely reported in Nigeria. Therefore, we examined the prevalence of PPD, the associated factors, and the relationship with maternal-infant bonding and breastfeeding practices in Abeokuta, Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 600 mothers within the extended postpartum period (≤ 1 year) from three government-owned immunisation clinics at primary, secondary, and tertiary health facilities in Abeokuta, Ogun State. PPD was assessed using the Edinburgh postnatal depression Scale (EPDS ≥ 13), and maternal-infant bonding was evaluated using the Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire (PBQ ≥ 50). We also examined breastfeeding practices (i.e. the time to initiation by 30 min, exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and early commencement of complementary feeding by 2 months). Data was analysed using chi-square and logistics regression models at a 5% significance level.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence of PPD was 21.8%, 95% CI (18.7-25.3). Factors associated with PPD were maternal age: 25-34 years [AOR = 0.52; 95% CI (0.29-0.90)]; ≥ 35 years [AOR = 0.44; 95% CI (0.20-0.96)], being married [AOR = 0.43; 95% CI (0.21-0.85)], perceived stress increased the odds of PPD: moderate stress level [AOR = 8.38; 95% CI (3.50-19.9)]; high-stress level [AOR = 47.8; 95% CI (8.65-263.7)] and self-reported history of emotional problems [AOR = 3.25; 95% CI (1.43-7.38)]. There was a significant direct association between PPD and poor maternal-infant bonding [AOR = 3.91; 95% CI (1.04-4.60)]. PPD reduces the odds of early breastfeeding initiation [AOR = 0.43; 95% CI (0.28-0.68)], but no association was found between PPD and exclusive breastfeeding [AOR = 1.07; 95% CI (0.07-1.67)].</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The prevalence of PPD was high in our study population and associated with poor maternal-infant bonding and late breastfeeding initiation but not with exclusive breastfeeding. Promoting maternal mental health to foster stronger mother-infant relationships and better breastfeeding practices has become crucial.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"4 1","pages":"46"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11511802/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142514062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}