Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Nondumiso Mthiyane, Antony M. Rapulana, Guy Harling, Andrew Copas, Maryam Shahmanesh
Summary: In sub-Saharan Africa, multi-level interventions can reduce mental health disorders among adolescents. Most interventions targeting community groups showed positive changes in mental health outcomes.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Yukun Kang, Huiyao Wang, Xiaojing Li, Yujie Tao, Xia Yang, Wei Deng, Jianying Yu, Qian Zhou, Tao Li, Wanjun Guo
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of a resource-saving brief web-based emotional-disorder self-screening plus a health self-education program (BWBED-SS + HSE) on mental health awareness and service-seeking attitudes among nonpsychiatric clinical patients. The results showed that participation in the program led to an increase in the rates of participants considering themselves as having an emotional disorder and willing to seek mental health services among those at high risk of anxiety and/or depression.
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Tholene Sodi, Emmanuel Nii-Boye Quarshie, Kwaku Oppong Asante, Makondelele Radzilani-Makatu, Mpsanyana Makgahlela, Shai Nkoana, Julia Mutambara
Summary: This proposed review aims to synthesize the available published primary evidence from sub-Saharan Africa on the status and measurement of mental health literacy among school-going adolescents. The review will be conducted using systematic methods and will assess the methodological quality of the included studies. The findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publication and conference presentations.
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Dana Hunt, Leigh Fischer, Kaitlin Sheedy, Samantha Karon
Summary: This study evaluated the implementation and outcomes of a multisite initiative to identify and intervene in adolescent substance use across various settings. The findings suggest the feasibility of implementing SBIRT (screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment) in different settings, but also identified challenges.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Carol M. Mangione, Michael J. Barry, Wanda K. Nicholson, Michael Cabana, Tumaini Rucker Coker, Karina W. Davidson, Esa M. Davis, Katrina E. Donahue, Carlos Roberto Jaen, Martha Kubik, Li Li, Gbenga Ogedegbe, Lori Pbert, John M. Ruiz, Michael Silverstein, James Stevermer, John B. Wong
Summary: Screening for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents aged 8 to 18 years is recommended by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). However, there is insufficient evidence to assess the benefits and harms of screening for anxiety in children 7 years or younger.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Asamnew Teklewold Gebremariam, Abenet Menene Gurara, Teresa Kisi Beyen
Summary: This study assessed the magnitude of depression, anxiety, and psychological distress in a secondary and preparatory school in Ethiopia. The results revealed high levels of these mental health issues, with depression linked to positive relationships with classmates, anxiety associated with alcohol consumption, and educational level related to psychological distress.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ryan S. Sultan, Alexander W. Zhang, Mark Olfson, Muhire H. Kwizera, Frances R. Levin
Summary: This cross-sectional study found that there is an association between non-disordered cannabis use (NDCU) and adverse psychosocial events among adolescents. Individuals with NDCU had approximately 2 to 4 times greater odds of experiencing adverse psychosocial events compared to non-users, including major depression, suicidal ideation, slower thoughts, difficulty concentrating, truancy, low grade point average, arrest, fighting, and aggression. This study highlights the negative impact of non-clinical cannabis use on the mental health of adolescents.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kerry Sudom, David Boulos, Bryan Garber
Summary: The objective of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) post-deployment screening is to provide early care for members with mental health issues. The study examined the association of self-reported mental health with recommendation for follow-up care. Logistic regression analysis was conducted using screening data from CAF members who deployed from 2009 to 2012.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Leane Ramsoomar, Andrew Gibbs, Esnat D. Chirwa, Mercilene T. Machisa, Deda Ogum Alangea, Adolphina Addoley Addo-Lartey, Kristin Dunkle, Rachel Jewkes
Summary: This study found associations between men's poor mental health and their perpetration of intimate partner violence and non-partner sexual violence, as well as the association between women's mental health and their experiences of IPV and NPSV.
Article
Psychiatry
Ana Radovic, Yaming Li, Doug Landsittel, Kayla R. Odenthal, Bradley D. Stein, Elizabeth Miller
Summary: In a pilot trial of a peer support website intervention for adolescents with depression or anxiety, lower-than-expected study enrollment was found after recruitment. Implementing education introducing the study into provider workflow was feasible and effective.
JMIR MENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Qianting Yu, Shuxian Wu, Mireille Twayigira, Xuerong Luo, Xueping Gao, Yidong Shen, Yicheng Long, Chunxiang Huang, Yanmei Shen
Summary: The study investigated the prevalence of school bullying and associated factors among Chinese college students, finding that gender, depression, anxiety, family income, and other factors are independently correlated with school bullying.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kamrun Nahar Koly, Md. Saiful Islam, Marc Potenza, Rashidul Alam Mahumud, Md. Shefatul Islam, Md. Salim D. Uddin, Md. Afzal Hossain Sarwar, Farzana Begum, Daniel Reidpath
Summary: Common psychosocial health problems (PHPs) such as depression and anxiety are prevalent among school-going adolescents in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic. A nationwide survey revealed that the prevalence of moderate to severe depression and anxiety were 37.3% and 21.7% respectively, with certain factors such as age, academic worries, and lifestyle changes being associated with these mental health issues.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kira E. Riehm, Emily Brignone, Joseph J. Gallo, Elizabeth A. Stuart, Ramin Mojtabai
Summary: The goal of this study was to examine the association of depression screening with emergency health services use and medically-treated suicidal behaviors among adolescents in the U.S. The results suggest that depression screening, as it is currently practiced, may not deter avoidable health services use among adolescents.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Keyi Zhou, Jiarui Chen, Chongmei Huang, Siyuan Tang
Summary: This systematic review aims to summarize the current evidence of the prevalence of and factors influencing depression and anxiety among Chinese adolescents. The researchers will conduct a comprehensive search of English and Chinese databases to identify eligible studies and extract data. The results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal or disseminated at relevant conferences.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Monica P. Bhatt, Jonathan Guryan, Harold A. Pollack, Juan C. Castrejon, Molly Clark, Lucia Delgado-Sanchez, Phoebe Lin, Max Lubell, Cristobal Pinto Poehls, Ben Shaver, Makenzi Sumners
Summary: This study examines the effectiveness of a school-based group counseling program for adolescent girls in mitigating trauma-related mental health issues. The randomized trial involving 3749 Chicago public high school girls shows that participating in the program for 4 months leads to a 22% reduction in posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, as well as significant decreases in anxiety and depression. The results demonstrate the potential of school-based programs to effectively address trauma-related harms and highlight the cost-effectiveness of such interventions.
Review
Ethnic Studies
Michaela Mack, F. Savila, W. Bagg, M. Harwood, B. Swinburn, F. Goodyear-Smith
Summary: This review aims to evaluate interventions for obesity prevention and management among Maori and Pacific adults. The majority of studies included in the review were of low quality, but some reported small improvements in weight and body mass index. Key enablers to intervention uptake included social connection, sustainable lifestyle changes, and culturally-centred interventions. Barriers to intervention uptake included lack of social support and equipment issues.
ETHNICITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Primary Health Care
Felicity Goodyear-Smith, Michael Kidd, Tijani Idris Ahmad Oseni, Nagwa Nashat, Robert Mash, Mehmet Akman, Robert L. Phillips, Chris van Weel
Summary: This report presents the approaches and policy implementation of COVID-19 primary healthcare in Australia, South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria. These countries have implemented different strategies based on their specific situations, but all of them emphasize the importance of integrating primary care with public health in response to the pandemic.
FAMILY MEDICINE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Primary Health Care
Sumeet Sodhi, Rifka Chamali, Devarsetty Praveen, Manushi Sharma, Marcelo Garcia Dieguez, Robert Mash, Felicity Goodyear-Smith, David Ponka
Summary: The study aims to describe the approach used by a diverse group of international primary healthcare professionals in delivering their COVID-19 vaccination programs and their perspectives on public health and primary care integration.
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE & FAMILY MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Susanna Every-Palmer, Marion L. Grant, Hiran Thabrew, Oliver Hansby, Mark Lawrence, Matthew Jenkins, Sarah Romans
Summary: The objective of this study was to explore the views of psychiatrists (including trainees) regarding the current state and future direction of specialist mental health and addictions services in New Zealand. The survey results revealed that most psychiatrists believe that the current resourcing for mental health services is insufficient and that future planning is not heading in the right direction. There is a need to urgently address staffing challenges and boost funding to adequately care for individuals with severe mental health and addiction needs.
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Himang Mujoo, Nicholas Bowden, Hiran Thabrew, Jesse Kokaua, Richard Audas, Barry Taylor
Summary: This study aimed to determine whether combining multiple screening measures could improve the prediction of neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) in preschool children. The results showed that a composite model combining the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, the Parental Evaluation of Developmental Status, vision screening, and biological sex had excellent predictive power compared to existing referral pathways. The composite model also improved sensitivity in NDD diagnosis detection without reducing specificity. Therefore, using a composite model that combines multiple screening measures can significantly improve the identification of preschool children with NDDs and provide them with academic, personal, and family support.
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Faasisila Savila, Truely Harding, Boyd Swinburn, Warwick Bagg, Dave Letele, Fuatino Laban, Felicity Goodyear-Smith
Summary: Brown Buttabean Motivation (BBM) is an organization that supports Pacific people and Indigenous Maori in managing their weight through community-based exercise sessions and social support. The study aims to build culturally-centered system dynamics logic models to enhance BBM's effectiveness, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Educational
Hiran Thabrew, Robert Biro, Harshali Kumar
Summary: This study investigates the current delivery of well-being and mental health interventions in New Zealand schools and identifies gaps between current practice and evidence-based interventions. The study also explores staff ideas for improvement and barriers to implementing evidence-based interventions. The findings suggest that a wide range of primarily non-evidence based interventions are currently being delivered, indicating a need for improvement in intervention quality and equity.
SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hiran Thabrew, Harshali Kumar, Evandah Steadman
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of the Village communication app, co-designed with young people and their family and friends from New Zealand. The results showed that the app performed well in terms of acceptability, usability, and safety, and the feasibility of conducting a larger randomized controlled trial was confirmed.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Sarah E. Hetrick, Matthew Hobbs, Sarah Fortune, Lukas Marek, Jesse Wiki, Joseph M. Boden, Reremoana Theodore, Troy Ruhe, Jesse J. Kokaua, Hiran Thabrew, Barry Milne, Nicholas Bowden
Summary: This study found a clear association between young people's proximity to alcohol outlets and hospital presentation for self-harm, particularly in large urban areas and rural areas. These findings may provide a mandate for government policies and interventions to reduce young people's access to alcohol outlets.
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Brooke C. Wilson, Jose G. B. Derraik, Benjamin B. Albert, Karen S. W. Leong, Ry Y. Tweedie-Cullen, Christine Creagh, Marysia Depczynski, Taygen Edwards, Tommi Vatanen, Hiran Thabrew, Wayne S. Cutfield, Justin M. O'Sullivan
Summary: This study aims to conduct an open-label pilot study on 20 females aged 16-32 years who meet the DSM-5 criteria for AN. Four healthy, lean female donors will provide stool samples, which will be encapsulated in delayed release, acid-resistant capsules for FMT treatment. The results will be published in peer-reviewed journals.
Article
Primary Health Care
Rachel Roskvist, Andy Wearn, Kyle Eggleton, Shomel Gauznabi, Felicity Goodyear-Smith
Summary: The study explored the experience of New Zealand general practitioners conducting clinical teaching with medical students during telehealth consultations. Clinicians needed guidance in considering remote teaching with students, highlighting changes in teaching formats and the challenges and advantages compared to face-to-face interactions. Telehealth teaching offers new learning opportunities but also presents challenges, suggesting the need for guidelines to be developed and integrated into medical education programs.
EDUCATION FOR PRIMARY CARE
(2023)
Article
Primary Health Care
Felicity Goodyear-Smith, Tim Stokes
JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Sarah E. Hetrick, Matthew Hobbs, Sarah Fortune, Lukas Marek, Jesse Wiki, Joseph M. Boden, Reremoana Theodore, Troy Ruhe, Jesse J. Kokaua, Hiran Thabrew, Barry Milne, Nicholas Bowden
Summary: This study aimed to understand the association between proximity to alcohol outlets and the likelihood of young people presenting to hospital following self-harm. The findings showed that the odds of hospital presentation for self-harm significantly decreased as the distance from the nearest alcohol outlet increased, and this association was consistent across different levels of urbanicity. These results provide support for government policies and interventions to reduce young people's access to alcohol outlets, although further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms.
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Primary Health Care
Siobhan Tu'akoi, Malakai Ofanoa, Samuela Ofanoa, Hinamaha Lutui, Maryann Heather, Rawiri McKree Jansen, Felicity Goodyear-Smith
Summary: This scoping review explores the range of interventions and initiatives in New Zealand aimed at preventing Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infection and rheumatic fever, with a focus on Pacific and Maori populations. Positive short-term outcomes were reported for some interventions, but long-term reduction in rheumatic fever rates have not been observed. Evaluation outcomes were lacking for many initiatives and Pacific and Maori communities were primarily involved in an advisory or delivery role rather than in co-design or leadership.
JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
(2023)
Review
Primary Health Care
Samuela Ofanoa, Malakai Ofanoa, Siobhan Tu'akoi, Hinamaha Lutui, Maryann Heather, Rawiri McKree Jansen, Nicola Dalbeth, Corina Grey, Felicity Goodyear-Smith
Summary: Gout in New Zealand remains an equity issue, with Pacific and Maori people experiencing higher prevalence. Current interventions, mainly using multifaceted or multi-practitioner approaches, have limited success in certain population groups.
JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
(2023)