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Longitudinal associations between loneliness, social isolation, and healthcare utilisation trajectories: a latent growth curve analysis
ConclusionLoneliness and social isolation are cross-sectionally related to complex patterns of different types of healthcare. There was no clear evidence that social deficits led to specific trajectories of healthcare utilisation, but nursing home stays may over time help provide social contact, supporting trajectories of isolation and potentially loneliness. Non-clinical services such as social prescribing could have the potential to address unmet social needs and further promote patients ’ health-seeking profiles for improving healthcare equity. (Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology)
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - March 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

The impact of minimum wage increase on suicidal ideation in South Korea: a difference-in-differences analysis using nationally representative panel data
ConclusionsOur study demonstrates that public policies employing a population-based approach, such as increasing minimum wages, could serve as an effective intervention to mitigate suicidal ideation among low-income workers. (Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology)
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - March 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Depression and suicidal ideation among Black individuals in Canada: mediating role of traumatic life events and moderating role of racial microaggressions and internalized racism
ConclusionThese findings underscore the importance of addressing racial microaggressions and internalized racism in therapy contexts among Black individuals to mitigate the potential negative impacts on their mental health. They also emphasize the need to develop effective, culturally sensitive, and racially adapted suicide prevention and intervention programs for Black communities in Canada. (Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology)
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - March 1, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Employing Bayesian analysis to establish a cut-off point and assess stigma prevalence in substance use disorder: a comprehensive study of the Chinese version of the Substance Use Stigma Mechanism Scale
ConclusionThe study is the first to identify a cut-off point for the SU-SMS-C by Naive Bayes classifier, bridging a major gap in stigma measurement research. SU-SMS-C may help treat and manage SUDs by reducing stigma. (Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology)
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - February 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Theorising the social in mental health research and action: a call for more inclusivity and accountability
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Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - February 26, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Perinatal depression and its associated risk factors during the COVID-19 pandemic in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsOur review demonstrates an increased prevalence of perinatal depression during the COVID-19 pandemic in LMICs. It sheds light on the significant burden faced by pregnant and postnatal women and emphasizes the necessity for targeted interventions during the ongoing and potential future crisis. (Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology)
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - February 20, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Understanding social and clinical associations with unemployment for people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders: large-scale health records study
ConclusionPeople with SMI experience high levels of unemployment, and we found that unemployment was associated with several clinical and social factors. Interventions to address low employment may need to also address these broader inequalities. (Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology)
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - February 20, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Racial disparities in law enforcement/court-ordered psychiatric inpatient admissions after the 2008 recession: a test of the frustration –aggression–displacement hypothesis
ConclusionsEconomic downturns may increase involuntary psychiatric commitments among African American males. Our findings underscore the unique vulnerability of racial/ethnic minorities during economic contractions. (Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology)
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - February 20, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Investigating changes in IQ scores over a decade in Brazil: factors at play
ConclusionsThis study emphasizes the importance of considering socio-economic and demographic factors when examining differences in IQ scores over time. Further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms of these findings. (Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology)
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - February 19, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Social and economic determinants of drug overdose deaths: a systematic review of spatial relationships
ConclusionsThis review highlights the evidence for area-level socioeconomic conditions are an important factor underlying the geospatial distribution of drug overdose deaths in the US and the need to understand the mechanisms underlying these associations to inform future policy recommendations. The current evidence base suggests that, at least in the United States, employment, income, and poverty interventions may be effective targets for preventing drug overdose mortality rates. (Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology)
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - February 14, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Suicide rates before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionNo significant change in suicide rates was observed during the COVID pandemic from a global perspective for the periods examined. A longer follow-up can provide additional insights into such suicide trends globally. Improvements in data reporting, specifically with implementation of real-time surveillance, is imperative to provide adequate suicide prevention and support. (Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology)
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - February 14, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

The importance of social context in explaining the relationship between later-life work transitions and mental well-being
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Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - February 14, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Household energy poverty and trajectories of emotional and behavioural difficulties in children and adolescents: findings from two prospective cohort studies
ConclusionsOur study demonstrates a potential association between early life EP and emotional and behavioural difficulties that may be transient and attenuate over time during childhood. Further studies are required to replicate these findings and to better understand if these associations are causal. (Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology)
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - February 12, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Addressing the challenges of integrating care for perinatal depression in primary care in Nigeria
ConclusionsSuccessful implementation of task-shared care for perinatal depression requires addressing staff shortages and adopting strategies that can improve identification by non-specialist providers.Trial registrationThis study was retrospectively registered 03 Dec 2019.https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN94230307. (Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology)
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - February 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

General practitioner consultations for mental health reasons prior to and following bereavement by suicide
ConclusionOur findings suggest that many of those bereaved by suicide seek assistance from primary health care, and that some are in need of prolonged follow-up from the GP. Health governments should be aware of this and seek to strengthen the GPs knowledge of the needs and challenges associated with this patient group. Measures should also be taken to remove barriers to contact the health care system, especially for men and bereaved siblings. (Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology)
Source: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology - February 6, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research