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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Carina Hartz, Georgi Dragolov, Regina Arant, Jan Delhey, Kai Unzicker, Klaus Boehnke
Summary: This article presents findings from three large-scale representative survey studies conducted in the German federal state of Baden-Wurttemberg. These studies are part of the Social Cohesion Radar research initiative of Bertelsmann Stiftung. The research explores the role of social cohesion in the relationship between COVID-related objective and subjective strain, and future optimism among different age groups. The results suggest that while perceived social cohesion has modest effects on the relationship between strain and future optimism, individuals affected by COVID tend to be more optimistic about the future compared to those who were not affected.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Eduardo Fonseca-Pedrero, Adriana Diez-Gomez, Alicia Perez-Albeniz, Susana Al-Halabi, Beatriz Lucas-Molina, Martin Debbane
Summary: This study validated the effectiveness of PHQ-9 in a school-based sample of nonclinical adolescents. The results showed that the questionnaire had a good fit and strong measurement invariance across gender. It can be used as a tool to assess depressive symptoms in adolescents and is associated with anxiety symptoms, emotional and behavioral problems, prosocial behavior, and quality of life.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Courtney K. Blackwell, Maxwell Mansolf, Phillip Sherlock, Jody Ganiban, Julie A. Hofheimer, Charles J. Barone, Traci A. Bekelman, Clancy Blair, David Cella, Shaina Collazo, Lisa A. Croen, Sean Deoni, Amy J. Elliott, Assiamira Ferrara, Rebecca C. Fry, Richard Gershon, Julie B. Herbstman, Margaret R. Karagas, Kaja Z. LeWinn, Amy Margolis, Rachel L. Miller, T. Michael O'Shea, Christina A. Porucznik, Rosalind J. Wright
Summary: Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic-related family hardships have a negative impact on the psychological well-being of caregivers and youth, especially adolescent females. Family engagement and social support help promote the life satisfaction of youth.
Article
Psychiatry
Juan Pablo Carrasco, Anne-Marie Saucier, Rob Whitley
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the tone and content of Spanish newspaper articles about mental disorders in youth during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that the majority of the news articles had a positive tone, with only a few articles being stigmatizing or related to violence. However, there was a lack of help-seeking information and quotes from adolescents and children. The thematic analysis revealed three main themes: violence and victimization, the COVID-19 pandemic, and technology and social media.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lisa D. Hawke, Peter Szatmari, Kristin Cleverley, Darren Courtney, Amy Cheung, Aristotle N. Voineskos, Joanna Henderson
Summary: The study analyzed longitudinal data to understand the evolution of youth mental health and substance use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most participants experienced increased mood concerns early in the pandemic, which declined over summer and increased again in autumn. Substance use remained stable, while COVID-19-related worries followed a similar trajectory to mood symptoms. Girls/young women, urban or suburban youth, those in larger households, and with poorer baseline mental and physical health were the most vulnerable to mental health concerns and worries during the pandemic.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Nadia Nandlall, Lisa D. Hawke, Em Hayes, Karleigh Darnay, Mardi Daley, Jacqueline Relihan, Joanna Henderson
Summary: This study examined the school-related experiences of youth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings showed that youth appreciated the flexibility of online learning, but also reported a lack of support from their schools and a need for instructor training on virtual classes. Future research should investigate factors that influence student engagement with virtual learning and strategies to improve long-term career development support for students.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fei Men, Frank J. Elgar, Valerie Tarasuk
Summary: This research shows that the severity of food insecurity is associated with mental health problems among Canadian youth, independent of household income and other socioeconomic differences. Targeted policy interventions to alleviate food insecurity may improve youth mental health.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Ietza Bojorquez-Chapela, Lina Lopez-Lalinde, Ricardo Regules-Garcia, Isabel Vieitez-Martinez
Summary: This study analyzed data from an online survey conducted in Mexico from November 2020 to March 2022 to describe changes in the prevalence of mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed a decrease in the prevalence of common mental disorders and an increase in alcohol and drug use. These changes were more prominent among female and non-binary participants.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lars de Vroege, Anneloes van den Broek
Summary: The mental health of professionals, including healthcare workers in mental health care, was affected during the pandemic. A previous survey showed increased stress levels and negative emotions among mental health professionals. A follow-up study found that mental health complaints were higher during the pandemic compared to post-pandemic, highlighting the importance of resilience and work/life balance.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Jennifer E. Khoury, Masako Tanaka, Melissa Kimber, Harriet L. MacMillan, Tracie O. Afifi, Michael Boyle, Laura Duncan, Divya Joshi, Katholiki Georgiades, Andrea Gonzalez
Summary: This study found unique associations between specific PCM subtypes and YM subtypes with youth mental health problems. After considering other maltreatment subtypes, the impact of parent emotional abuse on youth internalizing and externalizing problems became nonsignificant. The involvement of multiple informants in youth mental health problems is crucial.
CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Alice Aizza, Blaire M. Porter, Jessica A. Church
Summary: The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic presented stressors that could lead to psychological difficulties in children and adolescents. Executive functioning and processing speed were found to predict emotional, cognitive, and social experiences during the pandemic. Better cognitive abilities were associated with more difficulties, indicating a potential downside of higher executive functioning in youth.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Gregory E. Chase, Morgan T. Brown, Michaeline Jensen
Summary: In the past decade, there has been a growing concern about the impact of digital technology engagement on young people's mental health. Previous research has not provided conclusive evidence, partly due to the varied measurement strategies used. This cross-sectional study examines the association between youth engagement with digital technology and mental health, considering different measurement approaches and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results suggest that there are few observable associations between digital technology engagement and mental health, and social connections with friends may provide potential protections.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Carlos Roncero, Armando Gonzalez-Sanchez, Angela Perez-Laureano, Carmen Ortiz-Fune, Sara Diaz-Trejo, Miriam Bersabe-Perez, Maria Dolores Braquehais, Javier Perez-Rodriguez, Jose Angel Maderuelo-Fernandez, Jose Antonio Benito-Sanchez
Summary: The importance of implementing protocols to respond to the mental health demands of the population during the COVID-19 pandemic has been demonstrated. The study found that providing early care to COVID-19 patients, relatives, and health professionals through telephone interventions can help reduce the negative impact on these individuals during crises.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alex Abramovich, Nelson Pang, Kawon Victoria Kim, Rowen K. K. Stark, Shannon Lange, Michael Chaiton, Carmen H. H. Logie, Hayley A. A. Hamilton, Sean A. A. Kidd
Summary: This study aimed to examine the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on various dimensions of wellbeing among 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. Three online surveys were conducted over a 12-month period to assess mental health, substance and alcohol use, health care access, and violence. The results showed that youth participants experienced mental health challenges and reduced access to mental health care during the early waves of the pandemic, but improvements were observed throughout the pandemic.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yaoshan Dun, Jeffrey W. Ripley-Gonzalez, Nanjiang Zhou, Baiyang You, Qiuxia Li, Hui Li, Wenliang Zhang, Randal J. Thomas, Thomas P. Olson, Jie Liu, Yuchen Dong, Suixin Liu
Summary: This study observed weight change in Chinese youth during a 4-month COVID-19 lockdown and found associations between weight change and mental health, physical activity, sedentary time changes, and dietary habits. Results suggest an increased risk of weight gain in Chinese youth during the lockdown, highlighting the need for strategies to reduce sedentary time and improve mental health to mitigate weight gain during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Valeria Markova, Gro M. Sandal, Stale Pallesen
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha M. Harris, Gro M. Sandal
Summary: This study aimed to examine groups at risk for psychological distress in connection with the COVID-19 outbreak and the role of trust in the healthcare system as a possible moderator. Data from a large sample of the Norwegian population were collected through the Norwegian Citizen Panel. The study found that certain demographic factors and COVID-19 related risk factors predicted psychological distress levels, with trust in the healthcare system moderating the relationship in some groups.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stine Lehmann, Jens Christoffer Skogen, Ellen Haug, Silje Maeland, Lars Thore Fadnes, Gro Mjeldheim Sandal, Mari Hysing, Ragnhild Bjorknes
Summary: The study found that the lockdown during the COVID-19 period had certain impacts on adolescents in terms of learning outcomes, family relationships, and infection concerns, with variations observed across different age, gender, socioeconomic status, and country of birth groups.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
V Aarethun, G. M. Sandal, E. Guribye, V Markova, H. H. Bye
Summary: The study found that refugees attribute symptoms of PTSD and depression to extreme situations and external stressors, and the changes in stressors resulting from migration and resettlement lead to differences in their help-seeking behavior.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Silje Maeland, Ragnhild Bjorknes, Stine Lehmann, Gro Mjeldheim Sandal, William Hazell, Asgeir Kjetland Rabben, Oystein Vedaa, Jens Christoffer Skogen, Lars Thore Fadnes
Summary: The majority of the adult general population in Norway found the non-pharmaceutical interventions during the first six weeks of the COVID-19 lockdown manageable. However, individuals under 30 faced difficulties with social distancing, while those over 70 lacked digital tools and knowledge. More attention should be paid to monitoring immigrant access to health services.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tonje Fyhn, Vigdis Sveinsdottir, Silje E. Reme, Gro M. Sandal
Summary: The study investigated supervisors' and employees' assessments of job seekers with different forms of disabilities, health issues, or minority background. Cultural minorities were generally assessed more positively than other groups, while previous experience with a specific group of colleagues was associated with a more positive assessment.
WORK-A JOURNAL OF PREVENTION ASSESSMENT & REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Samantha Marie Harris, Per-Einar Binder, Esperanza Diaz, Vebjorn Ekroll, Gro M. Sandal
Summary: The study found few and relatively small effects of patient background and gender on GPs' clinical decisions. Somali and Norwegian vignette characters had similar clinical decisions, with some differences in diagnoses and treatments, such as Somalis more frequently receiving PTSD diagnoses and Norwegians receiving diagnoses of feeling depressed.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Marie Harris, Gro M. Sandal, Hege H. Bye, Lawrence A. Palinkas, Per-Einar Binder
Summary: Despite the higher need for mental health services among refugees in Europe, they tend to underuse these services. Syrian refugees in Norway are more likely to seek help from Allah/God and their partners when experiencing mental health problems than from their general practitioner. While the GP is considered a possible source of help, perceived barriers exist that may hinder refugees from seeking help from them.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ellen Haug, Silje Maeland, Stine Lehmann, Ragnhild Bjorknes, Lars Thore Fadnes, Gro Mjeldheim Sandal, Jens Christoffer Skogen
Summary: The study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, most adolescents increased their gaming time, which was associated with a decrease in physical activity. Therefore, the importance of physical activity among youth should be emphasized, and effective strategies to prevent problematic gaming should be developed.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Family Studies
Ragnhild Bjorknes, Gro Mjeldheim Sandal, Silje Maeland, Ellen Haug, Stine Lehmann
Summary: This study explores the worries of youth during COVID-19 lockdown, revealing concerns about family members getting infected, the impact of measures on present life and future outlook, and unequally distributed costs leading to mental health issues. Listening to youth voices, keeping school closure thresholds high, and providing early intervention for mental health problems are important strategies for practitioners, educators, and policymakers.
CHILD & FAMILY SOCIAL WORK
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Stine Lehmann, Ellen Haug, Ragnhild Bjorknes, Gro Mjeldheim Sandal, Lars T. Fadnes, Jens Christoffer Skogen
Summary: This study aimed to examine the health-related quality of life of young people aged 11-19 in Norway during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found a significant decline in physical and psychological wellbeing from March to December 2020, while scores for social support and peer relationships increased. Sociodemographic and COVID-19-related factors had minimal impact on the estimates overall, but factors such as infection concerns, older age, being female, and being born outside Norway were associated with a steeper decline in health-related quality of life. Special attention should be given to the recovery of youth's physical and psychological wellbeing in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ragnhild Bjorknes, Jens Christoffer Skogen, Ane Naerde, Gro Mjeldheim Sandal, Ellen Haug, Silje Maeland, Lars T. Fadnes, Stine Lehmann
Summary: This two-wave longitudinal study investigated levels of parental stressors and rewards among parents of children aged 1-18 during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Norway. The study found that overall levels of parental stress did not significantly change, but younger parents were more vulnerable to increased stress. It suggests the importance of increasing awareness and competence among professionals working with young parents and their children to prevent negative consequences.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Dixie Brea Larios, Gro Mjeldheim Sandal, Eugene Guribye, Valeria Markova, David Lackland Sam
Summary: This study investigates the Explanatory Models (EM) of depression and PTSD among Afghan refugees resettled in Norway. The study found that these models varied with gender, age, generation, and migration stories, and individuals from different backgrounds had different perceptions on the causes and management of depression and PTSD symptoms.
Article
Environmental Studies
Nathan Smith, David Keatley, Gro M. Sandal, Anders Kjaergaard, Ollie Stoten, Jamie Facer-Childs, Emma C. Barrett
Summary: Expedition teams in Polar environments face various challenges that can impact their physical and psychological health. The study of a British Army team in Antarctica found that daily events and coping strategies influenced fluctuations in the team members' health throughout the 68-day ski-traverse.
ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIOR
(2021)
