Mental health problems and suicidal behavior from adolescence to young adulthood in college: linking two population-based studies - Sivertsen B, O'Connor RC, Nilsen SA, Heradstveit O, Askeland KG, B øe T, Hysing M.
It is well established that mental health problems are highly recurrent and persistent from childhood to adolescence, but less is known to what extent mental health problems also persist from adolescence into young adulthood. The aim of the current study w... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Suicide ideation among Brazilian college students: relationship with academic factors, mental health, and sexual abuse - Altavini CS, Asciutti APR, Santana GL, Solis ACO, Andrade LH, Oliveira LG, Andrade AG, Gorenstein C, Wang YP.
BACKGROUND: Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among youth and its occurrence among college students is a matter of great concern. Challenges of transitional adulting and mental illness increase the likelihood of suicidal cognition in students. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Long COVID Patients Show Lower Levels of Brain Oxygen
THURSDAY, March 2, 2023 -- People who have long COVID— lingering symptoms after a COVID-19 infection— may also have lower brain oxygen levels, cognitive problems and psychiatric troubles, such as anxiety and depression.
Researchers... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 2, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Your Houseplants Have Some Powerful Health Benefits
Every morning, I spring out of bed, eager to check on my housemates: Alvin the monstera albo, Allison the other albo, Dominic the philodendron domesticum variegated, and Connie the Thai constellation monstera. Yes, my vegetal friends all have names—which you understand if you’re a plant person, too.
Collecting and caring for houseplants boomed in popularity during the pandemic, especially among younger adults who often don’t have abundant outdoor space. Americans spent $8.5 billion more on gardening-related items in 2020 than in 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Vibrant communities blossomed on s...
Source: TIME: Health - March 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Angela Haupt Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Research Wellbeing Source Type: news
Warning chocolate lovers... ultra-processed foods might make you depressed, study claims
A diet packed with chocolate and crisps won't just make you fat but it could also trigger depression, claim Brazilian researchers. The study links ultra-processed food to depression. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
VA: Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program Funding Opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces the availability of funds for suicide prevention grants under the Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP). The purpose of the SSG Fox SPGP is to reduce veteran suicide by expanding suicide prevention programs for veterans through grants to entities that will provide or coordinate the provision of suicide prevention services to eligible individuals and their families. This is a 1-year award with the option to renew for an additional year, pending availability of funds and grantee performance. Applications are due by May 19, 2023. (Source: Federal R...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - March 2, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Effects of Tai chi on sleep quality as well as depression and anxiety in insomnia patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - Yang M, Yang J, Gong M, Luo R, Lin Q, Wang B.
To systematically review the effects of Tai chi on sleep quality, depression, and anxiety in patients with insomnia. The electronic databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), WanFan... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
Impact of social support on depressive symptoms among postgraduates during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: a moderated mediation analysis - Wan P, Hu J, Li Q.
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread worldwide, and its related stressors are causing a high prevalence of mental health problems among graduate students. This has the potential for long-term effects on their mental well-being. H... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Young Adults Source Type: news
Cyberbullying, social media addiction and associations with depression, anxiety, and stress among medical students in Malaysia - Lee MHL, Kaur M, Shaker V, Yee A, Sham R, Siau CS.
This study aims to determine the prevalence and factors associated with cyberbullying and social media addiction. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 270 medical students from a public university in Kuching, Malaysia. The instruments used in thi... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Young Adults Source Type: news
The characteristics, life problems and clinical management of older adults who self-harm: findings from the Multicentre Study of Self-Harm in England - Patel A, Ness J, Kelly S, Waters K, Townsend E, Kapur N, Clements C, Farooq B, Geulayov G, Casey D, Hawton K.
BACKGROUND: Older adults have a high risk of suicide following self-harm. Contemporary information on self-harm in this population is needed to inform care provision. OBJECTIVES: To examine subgroup differences in the incidence of self-harm, sociod... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Family functioning and suicide attempts in Mexican adolescents - Ortiz-S ánchez FA, Brambila-Tapia AJL, Cárdenas-Fujita LS, Toledo-Lozano CG, Samudio-Cruz MA, Gómez-Díaz B, Garcia S, Rodríguez-Arellano ME, Zamora-González EO, López-Hernández LB.
In this study, we focused on evaluating family cohesion and adap... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Factors associated with suicidal ideation and suicide attempt in Brazilian transgender youth - Chinazzo R, Fontanari AMV, Costa AB, Lobato MIR.
The rates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among transgender youths are high. However, in Brazil, there are no studies about these outcomes in this population. The present study aims to investigate the prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicide a... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Effects of adverse childhood experiences and chronic health conditions on current depression - Van Overloop E, Arms-Chavez C, Carol RN, Lobello SG.
This study investigated the ability of three adverse childhood experience (ACE) types (household dysfunction, emotional/physical abuse, and sexual abuse) to predict current depression among adults. We also determined the contribution of ACEs to current dep... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Depression and anxiety mediate the association between sleep quality and self-rated health in healthcare students - Zhu Y, Jiang C, Yang Y, Dzierzewski JM, Spruyt K, Zhang B, Huang M, Ge H, Rong Y, Ola BA, Liu T, Ma H, Meng R.
This study aimed to investigate factors associated with sleep quality in healthcare students and to determine whether depressive and anxiety symptoms may explain some of the associations between sleep quality and self-rated health. STUDY DESIGN... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Decline in independent activity as a cause of decline in children's mental wellbeing: summary of the evidence - Gray P, Lancy DF, Bjorklund DF.
It is no secret that rates of anxiety and depression among school-aged children and teens in the United States are at an all-time high. Recognizing this, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Children'... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
