Article
Clinical Neurology
Julia S. Yarrington, Jana Lasser, David Garcia, Jose Hamilton Vargas, Diego Dotta Couto, Thiago Marafon, Michelle G. Craske, Andrea N. Niles
Summary: The study found that during the acute phase of the pandemic, anxiety increased while tiredness, calmness, happiness, and optimism decreased. In the sustained phase, feelings of sadness, depression, and gratitude increased, while anxiety, stress, and tiredness decreased. Overall, despite initial negative impacts, many Americans showed resilience in the following months.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ahmed Suparno Bahar Moni, Shalimar Abdullah, Mohammad Farris Iman Leong Bin Abdullah, Mohammed Shahjahan Kabir, Sheikh M. Alif, Farhana Sultana, Masudus Salehin, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam, Wendy Cross, Muhammad Aziz Rahman
Summary: This study found that individuals affected financially, drinking alcohol, having a medical history, and high fear of COVID-19 were more likely to experience psychological distress. Additionally, those who self-isolated and had high psychological distress were more fearful. Participants who cared for a family member/patient with suspected COVID-19 were more resilient.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Minggang Jiang, Xu Shao, Shengyi Rao, Yu Ling, Zhilian Pi, Yongqiang Shao, Shuaixiang Zhao, Li Yang, Huiming Wang, Wei Chen, Jinsong Tang
Summary: This study investigated the emotional and psychological state of healthcare workers in China and explored the association between sociodemographic factors/profession-related condition and emotional state. The results showed that gender, educational level, department category, job title, experience of workplace violence, job enthusiasm, and professional self-identity are the most important influencing factors of physician's anxiety and depression.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Shijie Yang, Xiequn Xu
Summary: This study assessed the mental health of postoperative thyroid patients during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in China and found a significant proportion of patients experiencing insomnia, anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress symptoms. Age, marital status, education level, income, general health, surgery timeline, follow-up situation, and searching COVID-19-related information on social media were associated with mental health status.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Rob Saunders, Joshua E. J. Buckman, Judy Leibowitz, John Cape, Stephen Pilling
Summary: The study found that implementing community transmission and national lockdown measures in the UK led to a significant increase in anxiety symptom scores, but depression scores decreased during the lockdown period; as restrictions were eased, there was a re-increase in depression and anxiety symptoms.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hiu Tin Leung, Wei-Jie Gong, Shirley M. M. Sit, Agnes Y. K. Lai, Sai Yin Ho, Man Ping Wang, Tai Hing Lam
Summary: Pandemic fatigue is becoming a serious public health concern during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This study examined pandemic fatigue in Hong Kong adults and its associations with sociodemographic and psycho-behavioral factors. The findings showed that 43.7% of the participants reported high pandemic fatigue. High pandemic fatigue was associated with depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, loneliness, fear of COVID-19, and alcohol use, but negatively associated with self-rated health, personal happiness, adversity coping capability, family well-being, family communication quality, and frequent home exercise.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Tetsuya Matsubayashi, Yumi Ishikawa, Michiko Ueda
Summary: This study found that the economic crisis induced by the COVID-19 pandemic has a serious impact on population mental health. Individuals who experienced major job-related adverse changes are more likely to have depressive and anxiety symptoms, and this impact is present in both females and males.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Review
Psychiatry
Elisabeth S. Linde, Tibor V. Varga, Amy Clotworthy
Summary: This systematic review found that both individuals with diagnosed OCD and those without prior OCD diagnosis generally experienced worsened OCD symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the responses were heterogeneous and various factors other than the pandemic seemed to influence the development of OCD symptoms. Close monitoring of OCD patients and public education are essential to prevent symptom impairment and the development of new cases. Further multinational and cross-cultural longitudinal studies are needed to gain more insights on this topic.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Diana C. Oviedo, Maria Sofia Pinzon, Sofia Rodriguez-Arana, Adam E. Tratner, Elianne Pauli-Quiros, Carlos Chavarria, Camilo Posada Rodriguez, Gabrielle B. Britton
Summary: This study examined the psychosocial response to the COVID-19 pandemic in adults residing in Panama. The majority of participants reported negative effects from the pandemic, with women experiencing higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms compared to men. Age, self-perceived health status, social support, and social isolation were also found to be associated with psychological symptoms.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Giordano D'Urso, Mattia Vittorio Pomes, Alfonso Magliacano, Carla Iuliano, Hekla Lamberti, Marco Manzo, Teresa Sissy Mariniello, Felice Iasevoli, Andrea de Bartolomeis
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions have had a significant impact on the mental health of both the general population and psychiatric patients. This study investigated the changes in depression and anxiety symptoms in OCD and AD patients, as well as in a control group, during different phases of the pandemic. The results showed varying levels of symptom severity among the groups, with OCD patients consistently having higher scores than AD patients and the control group. The symptom course also differed within each group, with OCD patients experiencing a sharp worsening of symptoms during the first lockdown, while AD and control groups experienced fluctuations in symptoms following the changes in restriction provisions.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ye Zhao, Yang Yu, Ruofan Zhao, Yiming Cai, Shuai Gao, Ye Liu, Sheng Wang, Huifeng Zhang, Haiying Chen, Youdong Li, Haishui Shi
Summary: Hoarding behavior can improve people's ability to resist risks, but excessive hoarding reduces quality of life. The COVID-19 pandemic leads to hoarding behavior and economic problems. Educational background and social status have different effects on hoarding behavior, and negative emotions mediate this relationship.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Ioana Mesterelu, Raluca Rimbu, Petronela Blaga, Simona Stefan
Summary: The study found that OCD symptoms and responsibility beliefs have an impact on coronavirus-related anxiety and adaptive and maladaptive behaviors. OCD symptoms may represent both protective and vulnerability factors during the coronavirus pandemic.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Anne Roche, Paul J. Holdefer, Emily B. K. Thomas
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of the pandemic on college students' mental health symptoms. The findings indicated that college students in the post-pandemic period reported significantly higher levels of stress, depression, and anxiety symptoms, especially among advanced students. However, there were no significant differences in obsessive-compulsive symptoms between the two samples.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kamila Rachubinska, Mariusz Panczyk, Marcin Sygut, Przemyslaw Ustianowski, Elzbieta Grochans, Anna Maria Cybulska
Summary: This study investigated the contributors to nurses' depression and found that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the psychological health of medical staff, particularly through increased stress and anxiety symptoms. The prevalence of depression among nurses is significantly affected by anxiety levels and insomnia.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anna Rutkowska, Blazej Cieslik, Agata Tomaszczyk, Joanna Szczepanska-Gieracha
Summary: The study found that 58% of students experienced increased stress levels, 56% showed symptoms of depression, and 18% of participants had suicidal thoughts. High stress levels and factors related to e-learning were the most significant predictors of depression, such as isolation from friends and acquaintances, negative impact on knowledge level, reduced motivation to learn, and worsening grades.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Fernanda Talarico, Sucheta Chakravarty, Yang S. Liu, Andrew J. Greenshaw, Ives Cavalcante Passos, Bo Cao
Summary: This article provides a systematic review of the psychiatric adverse effects of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, comparing clinical trials, populational studies, and case report studies. The current literature suggests that both drugs carry a risk of short-term psychiatric adverse effects.
ANNALS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Yang S. Liu, Lawrence Kiyang, Jake Hayward, Yanbo Zhang, Dan Metes, Mengzhe Wang, Lawrence W. Svenson, Fernanda Talarico, Pierre Chue, Xin-Min Li, Russell Greiner, Andrew J. Greenshaw, Bo Cao
Summary: A machine learning model based on representative large-scale health data was developed and prospectively validated for predicting individual OUD cases.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY-REVUE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Psychiatry
Jonathan Jin, Lisa Burback, Andrew J. Greenshaw, Olga Winkler
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY-REVUE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Psychiatry
Eric Vermetten, Chelsea Jones, Lorraine Smith MacDonald, Jackie June ter Heide, Andrew James Greenshaw, Suzette Bremault-Phillips
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Sugai Liang, Bo Cao, Wei Deng, Xiangzhen Kong, Liansheng Zhao, Yan Jin, Xiaohong Ma, Yingcheng Wang, Xiaojing Li, Qiang Wang, Wanjun Guo, Xiangdong Du, Pak C. Sham, Andrew J. Greenshaw, Tao Li
Summary: This study investigated the aberrant resting-state functional connectivity of anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (BP), and its relationship with clinical manifestations. The results showed that different subregions of ACC exhibited varying connectivity patterns in patients with schizophrenia, psychotic BP, and nonpsychotic BP. Transdiagnostic dysconnectivity was found in ACC subregions associated with cortical, limbic, striatal, and cerebellar regions. The study also identified disorder-specific dysconnectivity in patients with schizophrenia and psychotic BP, which were correlated with specific clinical symptoms.
SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Belinda Agyapong, Reham Shalaby, Wesley Vuong, April Gusnowski, Shireen Surood, Andrew J. Greenshaw, Yifeng Wei, Vincent Israel Opoku Agyapong
Summary: This study assessed the impact of the online mental health service Text4Hope on the psychological well-being of young adults. The results showed that young adults who received daily supportive text messages for six weeks experienced a significant reduction in stress, anxiety, and depression. This service is an effective tool for supporting young adult mental health and preventing suicide.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Medard Kofi Adu, Reham Shalaby, Ejemai Eboreime, Adegboyega Sapara, Mobolaji A. Lawal, Corina Chew, Shelley Daubert, Liana Urichuck, Shireen Surood, Daniel Li, Mark Snaterse, Mike Mach, Pierre Chue, Andrew J. Greenshaw, Vincent I. O. Agyapong
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the initial clinical effectiveness of rTMS treatment with and without iCBT for TRD patients. The results showed that there was no significant difference in the impact on depression severity, suicidal ideations, subjective depression, and health quality between the two interventions. Therefore, the use of combined rTMS + iCBT treatment for TRD management is not supported.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Wanying Mao, Reham Shalaby, Vincent Israel Opoku Agyapong
Summary: This scoping review aims to understand interventions to reduce psychiatric patient readmission and emergency department (ED) use. The review identified 26 studies that examined interventions such as the High Alert Program, the Patient-Centered Medical Home, and the Collaborative Care Program. Most interventions showed a positive effect on reducing psychiatric ED visits. There is a need for more accessible interventions and a comprehensive community healthcare system.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Gloria Obuobi-Donkor, Reham Shalaby, Wesley Vuong, Belinda Agyapong, Marianne Hrabok, April Gusnowski, Shireen Surood, Andrew J. Greenshaw, Vincent I. O. Agyapong
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of a daily supportive text message program, Text4Hope-Addiction Support, on cravings and mental health symptoms in subscribers. The results showed that receiving supportive text messages reduced the desire to use drugs and improved mental well-being. This study suggests that mobile-based supportive strategies can be used as complementary treatments for addiction.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Belinda Agyapong, Reham Shalaby, Katherine Hay, Rachal Pattison, Ejemai Eboreime, Mark Korthuis, Yifeng Wei, Vincent Israel Opoku Agyapong
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in psychological disorders among adolescents and young adults. This study found a relatively high prevalence of anxiety and depression among subscribers of MoreGoodDays, a supportive text message program. The desire to receive counseling was predictive of anxiety and depression. It is important to provide readily accessible interventions, such as supportive text messages, to support the psychological well-being of this group.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jonathan Jin, Rachel Goud, Huda Al-Shamali, Anja Dzunic, Tirzah Lyons, Matthew Reeson, Hanna Pazderka, Liz Dennett, Wanda Polzin, Yifeng Wei, Peter H. Silverstone, Andrew J. Greenshaw
Summary: This review examines the value of reflective functioning assessment and intervention studies in caregiver-child dyads. The findings indicate significant health disparities in these studies, highlighting the need for further research to address these gaps.
PSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ernest Owusu, Reham Shalaby, Hossam Elgendy, Wanying Mao, Nermin Shalaby, Belinda Agyapong, Angel Nichols, Ejemai Eboreime, Nnamdi Nkire, Mobolaji A. Lawal, Vincent I. O. Agyapong
Summary: "This study aimed to evaluate the challenges faced by individuals with mental health issues who were recently discharged from acute mental health care into the community. The results showed no significant changes in resilience, personal recovery, and quality of life six weeks post-discharge."
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Bonnie K. Lee, Samuel M. Ofori Dei, Matthew M. R. Brown, Olu A. Awosoga, Yanjun Shi, Andrew J. Greenshaw
Summary: A randomized trial conducted at outpatient addiction clinics in Canada compared the effectiveness of systemic congruence couple therapy (CCT) and individual-based treatment-as-usual (TAU) on multiple clinical outcomes. The results showed that CCT was more effective than TAU in both primary and secondary outcomes. Additionally, the improvement in primary clients and partners was largely equivalent between the two treatments.