Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jessica Ann Peterson, Grant Chesbro, Rebecca Larson, Daniel Larson, Christopher D. Black
Summary: The study found that social distancing policies during the COVID-19 pandemic have negative effects on people's mental health, leading to worsening depression, anxiety, and mood state. While physical activity levels did not change over time, they were closely associated with mental health conditions.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Nine E. Wolters, Lynn Mobach, Viviana M. Wuthrich, Peter Vonk, Claudia M. Van der Heijde, Reinout W. Wiers, Ronald M. Rapee, Anke M. Klein
Summary: Loneliness and social isolation are associated with depression, general anxiety, and social anxiety. Social loneliness is mainly explained by social isolation, while emotional loneliness is most strongly explained by social anxiety and depression. General anxiety is related to loneliness through depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mark Stevens, Jacqueline Lieschke, Tegan Cruwys, Diana Cardenas, Michael J. Platow, Katherine J. Reynolds
Summary: Engaging in physical activity within sport or exercise groups is associated with lower levels of depression symptoms, primarily through increased physical activity frequency and reduced loneliness. Clinical depression rates are significantly lower among group members compared to non-members.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Anwar S. Alroomi, Sherif Mohamed
Summary: This study examined the impact of social isolation and loneliness on oil and gas workers, finding that these physical isolation variables directly affect employees' safety behavior, while mental health also serves as a mediator between loneliness and safety behavior. These research results have important implications for interventions in the industry.
JOURNAL OF LOSS PREVENTION IN THE PROCESS INDUSTRIES
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Marthe Gruendahl, Martin Weiss, Lisa Maier, Johannes Hewig, Juergen Deckert, Grit Hein
Summary: A variety of factors contribute to feelings of loneliness and social isolation, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic or in states of immunodeficiency. The newly developed LISD scale measures state and trait aspects of loneliness and isolation, while also predicting anxiety and depression. The scale showed satisfactory fit in two independent samples and demonstrated strong predictive power for mental health outcomes.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Emerson Sebastiao, Daniel Mirda
Summary: This study highlights the importance of group-based physical activity in preventing and reducing social isolation and loneliness among older adults, potentially avoiding negative health consequences by enhancing levels of social connectedness.
AGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Margalida Cardona, Pilar Andres
Summary: Objective: This scoping review aimed to investigate the link between social isolation, loneliness, and cognition in cognitively healthy older adults. Results showed that both social isolation and loneliness were associated with poor cognition in ageing, with depression as a possible mediator between loneliness and poor cognition. Some studies also suggested bidirectional relationship between social isolation, loneliness and cognitive decline.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Meng Sha Luo, Lydia W. Li
Summary: This study examined the trajectories of both subjective and objective dimensions of social isolation and their relationship with depressive symptoms over time. Using data from the Health and Retirement Study, it was found that objective isolation increased non-linearly, subjective isolation decreased non-linearly, and depressive symptoms remained relatively stable. Higher levels of objective isolation were associated with smaller increases in objective isolation, and higher levels of subjective isolation were associated with smaller decreases in subjective isolation. Each dimension of social isolation was associated with the level of depressive symptoms, but only the rate of change in subjective isolation was positively associated with the rate of change in depressive symptoms.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lee Anne Siegmund, Karen S. Distelhorst, James F. Bena, Shannon L. Morrison
Summary: The study found a significant relationship between social isolation and depression, suggesting that older adults may suffer a higher emotional burden during periods of enforced social distancing.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jana Lieberz, Simone G. Shamay-Tsoory, Nira Saporta, Timo Esser, Ekaterina Kuskova, Birgit Stoffel-Wagner, Rene Hurlemann, Dirk Scheele
Summary: Loneliness is associated with decreased trust, larger social distances, and lower trustworthiness. Lonely individuals show reduced limbic and striatal activation, as well as weakened functional connectivity between the anterior insula and occipitoparietal regions during initial trust decisions.
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Nutchar Wiwatkunupakarn, Chanapat Pateekhum, Chanchanok Aramrat, Wichuda Jirapornchaoren, Kanokporn Pinyopornpanish, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon
Summary: This study aimed to examine the relationship between social networking sites (SNS) usage and social isolation, loneliness, and depression among older adults. Limited evidence was found to support associations between SNS use and depression, loneliness, and social isolation among older adults.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Anwar S. Alroomi, Sherif Mohamed
Summary: This study examines the relationship between physical isolation variables (social isolation and loneliness) and safety behavior (safety compliance and safety participation), and finds that mental fatigue plays a mediating role between loneliness and safety behavior. The results indicate that mental fatigue is associated with loneliness and has a negative effect on safety behavior.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Fan Jiang, Hannah Kuper, Chengchao Zhou, Wenzhe Qin, Lingzhong Xu
Summary: In older adults in China, there is a relationship between hearing loss and social isolation, loneliness, and depression symptoms. Social isolation and loneliness mediate the association between hearing loss and depression symptoms to some extent.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Thiago Sousa Matias, Julianne Fic Alves, Gislaine Terezinha Amaral Nienov, MarcusVinicius Veber Lopes, Diego Itibere Cunha Vasconcellos
Summary: This study investigated the association between clusters of obesogenic behaviors and social isolation among Brazilian adolescents. The results showed that adolescents with more positive behaviors were less likely to perceive themselves as lonely and without close connections.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Keng Wee Goh, Shuhei Ishikawa, Ryo Okubo, Ichiro Kusumi, Takahiro Tabuchi
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on loneliness and social isolation among populations with mental disorders. The results showed that patients with mental disorders were more likely to experience moderate-to-severe loneliness and high social isolation, which contributed to the exacerbation of their symptoms.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Allergy
Louis Jacob, Jae Il Shin, Guillermo F. Lopez-Sanchez, Josep Maria Haro, Ai Koyanagi, Karel Kostev, Laurie Butler, Yvonne Barnett, Hans Oh, Lee Smith
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between asthma and work absence in a large sample of US working adults, while controlling for several sociodemographic and health characteristics. The results showed that individuals with asthma were more likely to report at least one or three days of absence from work in the past 12 months than those without asthma. Furthermore, after adjusting for all control variables, asthma was positively and significantly associated with work absence.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yeon Jae Jeong, Seoyeon Park, Dong Keon Yon, Seung Won Lee, Kalthoum Tizaoui, Ai Koyanagi, Louis Jacob, Karel Kostev, Elena Dragioti, Joaquim Radua, Andrew Stickley, Hans Oh, Jae Il Shin, Lee Smith
Summary: Gout, a common rheumatic disease, has been understudied in non-industrialized countries. This study aimed to investigate the global burden of gout, including its associations with various factors. The findings revealed an increasing trend in the total number of gout patients and age-standardized prevalence rate from 1990 to 2019. Gout was most prevalent in Australasia and high-income North America, and higher sociodemographic index was associated with higher prevalence, incidence, and YLDs. High BMI and kidney dysfunction were identified as risk factors for gout, and gout showed correlations with other kidney diseases.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Article
Virology
Rosie Kwon, Min Ji Koo, Seung Won Lee, Yong Sung Choi, Youn Ho Shin, Jung U. Shin, Ai Koyanagi, Louis Jacob, Lee Smith, Sang Youl Rhee, Hyug-Gi Kim, Chanyang Min, Seong Ho Cho, Abdullah Ozgur Yeniova, So Young Kim, Jinseok Lee, Seung Geun Yeo, Jae Il Shin, Dong Keon Yon
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, physical activity among Korean youth, especially aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities, decreased. However, there was a recovery in these activities during the pandemic. Therefore, it is important to enhance public health policies and promote physical activity among young people.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Olawale Olanrewaju, Mike Trott, Lee Smith, Guillermo F. Lopez Sanchez, Christina Carmichael, Hans Oh, Felipe Schuch, Louis Jacob, Nicola Veronese, Pinar Soysal, Jae Il Shin, Laurie Butler, Yvonne Barnett, Ai Koyanagi
Summary: Multimorbidity poses a challenge for health systems and governments worldwide. Several studies have found a negative association between multimorbidity and quality of life (QoL). However, there is a lack of research on this association in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), especially among older adults, and little is known about the mediating factors. This study aimed to investigate the associations and mediating factors between multimorbidity and QoL among older adults in LMICs.
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
R. Lopez-Bueno, G. F. Lopez-Sanchez, L. Smith, E. Sundstrup, L. L. Andersen, J. A. Casajus
Summary: Prevention of disability is a major public health challenge, and promoting a healthy lifestyle with sufficient physical activity may be a solution. According to a survey, workers who engage in less than 600 MET-minutes/week of physical activity have a higher risk of activity limitation, especially within specific age ranges.
Article
Nursing
Davy Vancampfort, Erik De Soir, Carlos Pelayo Ramos-Sanchez, Ruud van Winkel, Quinette Abegail Louw, Grace McKeon, Simon Rosenbaum, Soraya Seedat
Summary: This cross-sectional study explores the associations between motivational reasons for physical activity and time spent exercising, walking, and engaging in incidental physical activity in firefighters. The study also investigates differences in motivational reasons between physically active and physically inactive firefighters. The findings suggest that firefighters who recognize the benefits of exercise, find pleasure or a personal challenge in it, tend to exercise more, while those who do not meet the recommended physical activity guidelines lack intrinsic motivation. The study highlights the importance of autonomous motives for an active lifestyle in firefighters.
WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Hans Oh, Jinyu Du, Lee Smith, Ai Koyanagi
Summary: This study examined the disparities in mental health issues among multiracial young adult college students. The findings indicated that multiracial students had higher rates of mental and behavioral health problems, self-injurious behaviors, and lifetime psychiatric disorders compared to monoracial students.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Lee Smith, Jae Il Shin, San Lee, Jae Won Oh, Guillermo F. Lopez Sanchez, Karel Kostev, Louis Jacob, Mark A. Tully, Felipe Schuch, Daragh T. McDermott, Damiano Pizzol, Nicola Veronese, Junmin Song, Pinar Soysal, Ai Koyanagi
Summary: This study investigated the association between physical multimorbidity and suicidality. The results showed a significant correlation between physical multimorbidity and suicidality, and cognitive problems and disability were identified as important mediators.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Pathology
Ji Hyun Park, Claudio Luchini, Alessia Nottegar, Kalthoum Tizaoui, Ai Koyanagi, Shuji Ogino, Jae Il Shin, Beom Jin Lim, Lee Smith
Summary: This study aims to investigate the prognostic role of CD274 (PD-L1) overexpression in malignant tumors. The meta-analysis of eligible studies suggests that CD274 (PD-L1) overexpression is a potential biomarker for multiple types of cancers and is associated with worse prognosis. However, further studies are needed to confirm these findings and reduce heterogeneity.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Garcia Ashdown-Franks, Catherine M. Sabiston, Brendon Stubbs, Michael Atkinson, Helen Quirk, Alice Bullas, Steve Haake
Summary: Engagement in recreational activities has positive impacts on the physical and mental health of individuals with mental health conditions. The study explores the impact of recreational-based volunteering, specifically parkrun, on the health, social, and wellbeing of individuals with mental health conditions. Results show that participating in both running/walking and volunteering at parkrun leads to a stronger sense of community and facilitates meeting new people compared to solely participating in running/walking. These findings highlight the importance of the volunteer aspect in recreational activities for individuals' recovery and well-being.
PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Rheumatology
Davy Vancampfort, Tine Van Damme, Ryan L. McGrath, Vanessa Albanio Machado, Felipe Schuch
Summary: This meta-analysis examined the physical activity levels in people with fibromyalgia and compared them with controls. The results showed that most people with fibromyalgia are not sufficiently physically active to achieve significant health benefits.
MUSCULOSKELETAL CARE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Eleonora Iob, Jean-Baptiste R. Pingault, Marcus R. Munafo, Brendon S. Stubbs, Mark S. X. Gilthorpe, Adam X. Maihofer, Andrea Danese
Summary: Observational studies suggest that physical activity can reduce the risk of mental health and substance use disorders. The bidirectional causal relationship of physical activity and sedentary behaviour with various mental health and substance use disorders was investigated using two-sample Mendelian Randomisation. The results indicated that physical activity was associated with a lower risk of depression and cigarette smoking, while sedentary behaviour decreased the risk of anorexia and schizophrenia.
MOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Md. Omar Faruk, Simon Rosenbaum
Summary: This study investigates the stigma toward mental illnesses among indigenous communities in the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) in Bangladesh, and identifies associated risk factors. The results demonstrate a gender difference with females experiencing more stigma. Age, gender, socioeconomic status, and monthly income are found to be associated with stigma among indigenous people. The findings provide valuable insights for developing anti-stigma interventions targeting indigenous communities in Bangladesh.
Article
Psychiatry
Helena F. Moura, Lisia von Diemen, Rugero A. Bulzing, Jacob Meyer, Igor Grabovac, Guillermo F. Lopez-Sanchez, Kabir P. Sadarangani, Mark A. Tully, Lee Smith, Felipe B. Schuch
Summary: This study examined alcohol use and perceived change in alcohol consumption among Brazilians during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as their associations with depressive, anxiety, and co-occurring depressive and anxiety symptoms. The findings showed that 68.5% of participants reported alcohol consumption during the pandemic, with 22.7% reporting increased alcohol use. Alcohol consumption was associated with anxiety and depressive symptoms. The study highlights the importance of actively monitoring and assessing the risks of alcohol use and consumption.
TRENDS IN PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Serkan Yildiz, Cihan Heybeli, Lee Smith, Pinar Soysal, Rumeyza Kazancioglu
Summary: This study aimed to determine predictors of loss of appetite among older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Logistic regression analysis was performed using demographic and clinical data to identify the predictors of loss of appetite. The results showed that loss of appetite is common in older adults with CKD and is associated with insomnia and depressive mood.
INTERNATIONAL UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jai Carmichael, Jennie Ponsford, Kate Rachel Gould, Gershon Spitz
Summary: The traditional approaches to measuring depression after traumatic brain injury (TBI) have limitations. This study adopted a symptom-oriented approach and found that post-TBI depression is highly heterogeneous. Different depressive symptoms have distinct associations with personal, injury-related, treatment, and outcome factors.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Xiaoning Sun, Min Chen, Guanghai Wang, Fan Jiang
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Aleksander Kwas
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Josine E. Verhoeven, Laura K. M. Han, Brenda W. J. H. Penninx
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Erin Crowe, Petra K. Staiger, Steven J. Bowe, Imogen Rehm, Richard Moulding, Caitlyn Herrick, David J. Hallford
Summary: This study aimed to integrate the evidence regarding the relationship between emotion regulation difficulties and TTM symptoms, and found that individuals with higher levels of TTM severity appear to exhibit decreased overall emotion regulation abilities and strategies.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Fjolla Berisha, Marjolaine Rivest-Beauregard, Jai Shah, Michelle Lonergan, Alain Brunet
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yi-Tseng Tsai, Tzu-Jung Chuang, Sriyani Padmalatha Konara Mudiyanselage, Han-Chang Ku, Yi-Lin Wu, Chung-Yi Li, Nai-Ying Ko
Summary: Sleep disturbances are associated with higher suicide rates, and this association is independent of depression. Paying attention to sleep disturbances among PLHIV is crucial when monitoring suicidal ideation.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Junyou Chen, Ingrid D. Lui, Yu Cheng Hsu, Paul S. F. Yip
Summary: Despite rapid social changes in Hong Kong, marriage remains a strong protective factor against suicide for both men and women, particularly among younger individuals. Increasing suicide rates among divorced/separated, never-married, or widowed individuals suggest a need for more psychosocial support.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
A. Perry, K. Gordon-Smith, K. J. S. Lewis, A. Di Florio, N. Craddock, L. Jones, I. Jones
Summary: This study found that the experience of losing at least one night of sleep was associated with an increased risk of postpartum psychosis in women with bipolar disorder. Sleep quality in late pregnancy was not associated with postpartum psychosis, and perinatal sleep disruption was not associated with postpartum depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Dear J. Affect Disord, Mark J. Niciu, Robert C. Meisner, Brent R. Carr, Ali A. Farooqui, David Feifel, Adam Kaplin, Paul M. Kim, Christopher D. Schneck, Jennifer L. Vande Voort, Sagar Parikh, E. Jeremy Kendrick
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Tao Wang, Li Yang, Lan Yang, Bao-Peng Liu, Cun-Xian Jia
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the association between psychological pain and suicidality in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). The results showed that psychological pain was a risk factor for suicidality in MDD patients, especially for those of advancing age. Reducing psychological pain in MDD patients is important for preventing suicidality.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Juan Carlos Hugues, Abel Nogueira-Lopeza, Maeva Flayellea, Cora von Hammersteind, Joel Billieuxa
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ogechi Cynthia Onyeka, Samuel D. Spencer, Alison Salloum, Katie Jiannetto, Eric A. Storch
Summary: This study examined the relationship among family accommodation (FA), posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), and functional impairment. The results showed that FA was significantly associated with PTSS and functional impairment. Baseline FA partially mediated the relationship between baseline PTSS and functional impairment. Changes in FA from pre- to post-treatment were associated with relevant outcome variables at post-treatment and 12-month follow-up.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yumeng Shi, Chao Yu
Summary: This study found a negative correlation between the intake of active microbes in the diet and depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Qiurui Nie, Yu Shen, Mengqin Luo, Zhiyong Sheng, Rui Zhou, Guangmin Li, Wei Huang, Shenjian Chen
Summary: The study assessed the sleep duration, sleep disorders, and trouble sleeping among adults in the United States from 2005 to 2018, revealing a high prevalence of abnormal sleep durations and increasing rates of sleep disorders and trouble sleeping.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)