Article
Psychology, Developmental
Hailey Reisert, Duy Pham, Eli Rapoport, Andrew Adesman
Summary: This study explores the association between chronic health conditions and bullying involvement in children. It finds that the severity of the condition is associated with bullying involvement. Additionally, it identifies 13 conditions related to victimization and 7 conditions related to perpetration. Moreover, the severity of conditions like ADHD, learning disabilities, and anxiety is associated with higher odds of being a victim or bully/bully-victim.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Amy Louise Finlay-Jones, Asha Parkinson, Fuschia Sirois, Yael Perry, Mark Boyes, Clare S. Rees
Summary: This study tested the efficacy of a self-guided web-based self-compassion training program on the well-being of young Australians with chronic medical conditions. The results showed positive effects of the program on self-compassion, well-being, and distress, but no effects on emotion regulation difficulties and maladaptive coping strategies. Self-compassion mediated the improvements in well-being.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Garima Sharma, Shiavax J. Rao, Pamela S. Douglas, Anne Rzeszut, Dipti Itchhaporia, Malissa J. Wood, Khurram Nasir, Roger S. Blumenthal, Athena Poppas, Jeffrey Kuvin, Andrew P. Miller, Roxana Mehran, Michael Valentine, Richard F. Summers, Laxmi S. Mehta
Summary: This study investigated the global prevalence of mental health conditions among cardiologists and found that one in four cardiologists worldwide experience mental health disorders. It also revealed that there is a relationship between mental health conditions and professional life.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Pamela Jo Johnson, Kari McClure Mentzer, Judy Jou, Dawn M. Upchurch
Summary: Midlife adults with severe psychological distress (SPD) and/or multiple chronic conditions (MCC) have substantial unmet healthcare needs, with higher prevalence of social disadvantage and delayed/foregone healthcare. Those with SPD/MCC are more likely to delay care due to limited office hours, and have higher odds of needing but not getting mental healthcare, prescription, or follow-up care. Coordination efforts by policymakers and healthcare systems are crucial to address the complex healthcare needs of this population at a critical stage of the life-course.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Myriam Casseus, JenFu Cheng
Summary: Youth with special healthcare needs have low rates of healthcare transition services, particularly those with neurodevelopmental disabilities and speech or other language disorders. There is a significant variation in the receipt of healthcare transition services based on the type of chronic health condition.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lulu Wei, Jessica Y. Islam, Eduardo A. Mascareno, Argelis Rivera, Denise C. Vidot, Marlene Camacho-Rivera
Summary: Adults with chronic respiratory conditions are at higher risk of experiencing physical and mental health symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Asthma and COPD patients are more likely to report various physical symptoms. Healthcare providers should prioritize discussing management of mental health symptoms as the pandemic continues to be a public health concern in the US.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maya Michelle Kumar
Summary: Youth with chronic health conditions are at a higher risk of developing eating disorders and disordered eating behaviors. This is due to the unique threats they face regarding body image, food and eating, as well as their mental health and self-esteem. Additionally, these youth may experience more severe medical complications and mortality from eating disorder behaviors because of the additional risks posed by their underlying conditions. This review provides clinical strategies to support these youth through early recognition of eating disorder behaviors, prompt referral to treatment, and proactive measures to reduce the risk of developing eating disorders by addressing risk factors and promoting a positive relationship with food and eating.
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Xue-Lei Fu, Yan Qian, Xiao-Hong Jin, Hai-Rong Yu, Hua Wu, Lin Du, Hong-Lin Chen, Ya-Qin Shi
Summary: This study quantified the suicide rates among people with serious mental illness (bipolar disorder, major depression, or schizophrenia). The findings showed high suicide rates, especially among individuals with major depression. Male patients were found to have a higher risk of suicide compared to females. Poisoning was the most common method of suicide. The study highlights the need for increased psychological assessment and monitoring, as well as further research on regional and age differences in suicide among this population.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Morteza Homayounnia Firouzjah, Morteza Pourazar, Saeed Nazari Kakvandi
Summary: This cross-sectional study investigated the physical and mental conditions of students at Farhangian University during virtual classes. The average weekly activity level was 634 Met/min for females and 472 Met/min for males. The results showed significant differences in self-esteem and depression between male and female students. The study suggests increasing physical activity levels to reduce body fat mass, improve mental health, and alleviate skeletal disorders through university planning and prioritizing the health of both genders.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Julio Belo Fernandes, Carlos Familia, Cidalia Castro, Aida Simoes
Summary: Stigma is a significant barrier in caring for individuals with mental illness, particularly among nursing students. This study aimed to assess the stigmatizing attitudes and beliefs of nursing students towards individuals with mental illness and examine its relationship with various psycho-socio-demographic variables. The results showed that nursing students had higher scores in the dimensions of help, pity, coercion, and avoidance. However, significant differences were observed based on the students' year of study, relationship, history of mental health treatment, and consideration of working in the mental health field. The study emphasizes the importance of clinical placements in reducing stigma and highlights the need for improvements in nursing curricula to provide comprehensive education on psychiatric nursing theory and clinical practice from the early years of the nursing degree.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Courtney A. Polenick, Kira S. Birditt, Angela Turkelson, Helen C. Kales
Summary: The study found that discordance in chronic conditions between individuals and their spouses can affect physical activity levels and changes over time. Inconsistency in managing chronic conditions at the individual level is associated with lower initial moderate activity, while inconsistency between spouses does not significantly impact physical activity.
Article
Pediatrics
Kathryn E. E. Kyler, Amy Houtrow, Matt Hall
Summary: Childhood obesity is associated with a higher prevalence of chronic conditions, including depression, autism spectrum disorder, and developmental delay. Understanding the link between obesity and chronic conditions can help healthcare providers assess the risk of morbidity among this at-risk group of children.
Article
Psychiatry
Anvar Sadath, M. Isabela Troya, Sarah Nicholson, Grace Cully, Dorothy Leahy, Ana Paula Ramos Costa, Ruth Benson, Paul Corcoran, Eve Griffin, Eunice Phillip, Eugene Cassidy, Anne Jeffers, Frances Shiely, Inigo Alberdi-Paramo, Katerina Kavalidou, Ella Arensman
Summary: This study examined the sociodemographic and clinical profile of individuals with frequent self-harm episodes and the association between physical and mental illness comorbidity, self-harm repetition, highly lethal self-harm methods, and suicide intent. The findings showed that individuals with frequent self-harm episodes were predominantly female, had higher suicide intent, and had a high comorbidity of physical and mental illness, particularly alcohol abuse and depression.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Mark A. Ferro, Samantha B. Meyer, Jennifer Yessis, Shannon V. Reaume, Ellen Lipman, Jan Willem Gorter
Summary: This study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on psychological distress of parents and youth with physical illness, compared parent-proxy and youth self-reported perceptions of COVID-19-related psychosocial health, and identified factors associated with distress. Results showed an increase in K6 scores for both parents and youth during the pandemic, with parent-proxy reports lower than youth self-reports. Factors like age, schooling, worries, and effects of social restrictions were associated with psychological distress.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Courtney A. Polenick, Nikita R. Daniel, Emily A. Perbix
Summary: The study found that individuals who reported more worry about COVID-19 infection, more financial strain, and greater loneliness experienced significantly more pandemic-related sleep disturbances, indicating heightened risk of sleep problems among older adults with chronic conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
(2021)