Relationships Between Treatment Attitudes, Psychological Symptoms, Emotional Competence, and Help‐Seeking Intentions

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (3) ◽  
pp. 250-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin F. Ward‐Ciesielski ◽  
Anne R. Limowski ◽  
Samuel N. Kreper ◽  
Michael J. McDermott
Keyword(s):  
Help Seeking ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Emotional Competence ◽  
Treatment Attitudes

Psychological distress among recent immigrants from the former Soviet Union to Israel, II. The effects of the Gulf War

1996 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 503-510 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Lerner ◽  
N. Zilber
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Soviet Union ◽  
Former Soviet Union ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Gulf War ◽  
Recent Immigrants ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Post War

SynopsisThe psychological effects of the Gulf War were studied on a group of Israeli civilians particularly at risk, viz. recent immigrants from the former Soviet Union. A quasi-experimental design was used. A sample of immigrants who had already been screened for psychological distress just before the war were reassessed after the war with the same instrument (PERI demoralization questionnaire). Various parameters related to the war period were also assessed. Psychological symptoms during the war were significantly associated with pre-war level of distress and with actual physical harm from the missiles, but not with exposure to danger (proximity of residence to areas hit by missiles). Correlates of behaviour in the face of life-threatening danger during the war (change of residence and help-seeking behaviour) were also identified. Overall the level of post-war psychological distress was not found to be higher than pre-war levels. This was explained by the immigrants' feelings of shared fate, belonging and sense of cohesion, which characterize the general Israeli population during war time.

scholarly journals Outcome of major depression in Ethiopia

2006 ◽  
Vol 189 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Souci Mogga ◽  
Martin Prince ◽  
Atalay Alem ◽  
Derege Kebede ◽  
Robert Stewart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Major Depression ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Composite International Diagnostic Interview ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Diagnostic Interview ◽  
Residual Symptoms ◽  
Depressed Group ◽  
Persistent Depression

BackgroundThe outcome and impact of major depression in developing countries are not clear.AimsTo describe the outcome of major depression and compare the disability and patterns of service use among different outcome groups.MethodIn a case cohort study, nested within a population-based survey of 68 000 participants using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI), 300 participants were randomly selected from those with current major depression and 300 from those with no lifetime history. Participants were re-interviewed after 18–62 months to ascertain current diagnosis, psychological symptoms, disability and use of health services.ResultsOf participants with major depression at baseline 26% also met criteria for major depression at follow up. Mortality ratio standardised for age and gender was 3.55 (95% CI 1.97 to 6.39). All indices of measure of disability were significantly higher in the persistently depressed group compared with the completely recovered group. Participants who had recovered partially resembled participants with persistent depression. Two-thirds of those with persistent depression had not sought any help.ConclusionsMajor depression was associated with mortality and disability Those with residual symptoms remained disabled. Help-seeking was unusual.

scholarly journals Depression and anxiety in healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 149 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Weibelzahl ◽  
J. Reiter ◽  
G. Duden
Keyword(s):  
Help Seeking ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Clinical Samples ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
Work Related Stressors

Abstract Healthcare staff have been at the centre of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, facing diverse work-related stressors. Building upon studies from various countries, we aimed to investigate (1) the prevalence of various work-related stressors among healthcare professionals in Germany specific to the COVID-19 pandemic, (2) the psychological effects of these stressors in terms of clinical symptoms, and (3) the healthcare professionals' help-seeking behaviour. To this end, N = 300 healthcare professionals completed an online survey including the ICD-10 Symptom Rating checklist (ISR), event-sampling questions on pandemic-related stressors and self-formulated questions on help-seeking behaviour. Participants were recruited between 22 May and 22 July 2020. Findings were analysed using t tests, regressions and comparisons to large clinical and non-clinical samples assessed before and during the pandemic. Results show that healthcare professionals were most affected by protective measures at their workplace and changes in work procedures. Psychological symptoms, particularly anxiety and depression, were significantly more severe than in a non-clinical pre-pandemic sample and in the general population during the pandemic. At the same time, most professionals indicated that they would not seek help for psychological concerns. These findings indicate that healthcare employers need to pay greater attention to the mental health of their staff.

scholarly journals Help-Seeking as a Maladaptive Coping Style in the Pandemic Scenario: What Worked and What Did Not for Facing This New Stressor

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 319
Author(s):  
Luca Simione ◽  
Camilla Gnagnarella ◽  
Giulia Spina ◽  
Giuseppe Bersani
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Previous Literature ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Brief Cope ◽  
Engagement And Disengagement ◽  
Global Population

The spread of COVID-19 and its related confinement measures were important stressors for a large part of the global population, with massive effects on both physical and mental health. Assessing how individuals coped with such a stressor and which strategies were effective is one of the main challenges for psychological research. In this study, we aimed to investigate the coping strategies implied during the COVID-19 lockdown and their effectiveness. We recruited 374 Italian participants through convenience sampling during the first pandemic wave (April 2020). We administered to our participants an online battery of questionnaires including the Brief COPE, the use of alternative coping strategies proposed by the WHO to help people facing lockdown stress, and a range of psychological symptoms. An exploratory factor analysis conducted on the subscales of the Brief COPE revealed a three-factor structure. Following the previous literature, we named these factors engagement, disengagement, and help-seeking coping styles. In the pandemic scenario, the engagement and disengagement styles revealed the typical correlation patterns with psychological symptoms (i.e., the engagement was adaptive while the disengagement was maladaptive). Instead, contrary to previous literature, help-seeking was positively related to psychological symptoms, suggesting a mismatch between searching for help and finding it during the lockdown. This result supports the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of coping strategies in the pandemic scenario, to give more compelling and precise advice to the population.

Adult patients’ experiences of symptom management during pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis: A thematic synthesis of qualitative research

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 245-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Schmid-Mohler ◽  
Janelle Yorke ◽  
Rebecca Spirig ◽  
Christian Benden ◽  
Ann-Louise Caress
Keyword(s):  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Symptom Management ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Symptom Experience ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Patient Reported

Objective The aim of this review was to describe how patients experience an exacerbation of cystic fibrosis in terms of symptom management. Methods A systematic literature search was performed in MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PSYCINFO and ASSIA. Studies were included that contained any direct quotes or summaries of quotes from patients with cystic fibrosis aged 16 or older and were related to symptom experience and management during an exacerbation. Framework analysis, guided by Symptom Management Theory, was used to present the findings. Results The review included 18 qualitative studies. In addition to physiological symptoms, patients highlighted the significant role of psychological symptoms. Delayed help-seeking was a common first response. Participants choose their self-management strategies taking both physiological and psychological symptoms into account. Maintaining normality was an important short-term outcome for patients, leading to conflict with health professionals. Patients’ symptom management during exacerbation was greatly influenced by the structure of cystic fibrosis care. Discussion Our findings provide an initial understanding of factors influencing patient self-management during an exacerbation. The transferal of these findings into clinical practice will provide a basis for shared goal setting and intervention planning. In addition, our findings have implications for future development of patient-reported outcome measures and intervention research.

scholarly journals ‘Sharing things with people that I don’t even know’: help-seeking for psychological symptoms in injured Black men in Philadelphia

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 777-795 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara F. Jacoby ◽  
John A. Rich ◽  
Jessica L. Webster ◽  
Therese S. Richmond
Keyword(s):  
Black Men ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Psychological Symptoms

scholarly journals The effect of psychological well-being, psychological help-seeking attitudes and self-esteem on psychological counselor candidates’ psychological symptomsPsikolojik iyi oluş, yardım arama tutumu ve benlik saygısının psikolojik danışman adaylarının psikolojik belirtilerine etkisi

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 3571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Firdevs Savi Çakar ◽  
F. Ebru İkiz
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Model ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Psychological Help ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Help Seeking Attitudes

The aim of this research is to examine the effect of psychological well-being, psychological help-seeking attitudes and self-esteem on  psychological counselor candidates’ psychological symptoms. A total of 439 students of Psychological Counseling and Guidance Department in the Faculty of Educational Sciences from two universities participated in the research. Research data were obtained by using Psychological Well-Being Scale, Psychological Help-Seeking Attitudes Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and Brief Symptom Inventory.  In the research, LISRELL program-Structural Equation Model and SPSS 20 software were employed. In analyses, it was concluded that results of confirmatory factor analysis results and fit indices of structural equation model were generally acceptable. Accordingly, it has been verified with the structural equation model that psychological counselor candidates’ levels of psychological well-being, psychological help-seeking attitudes and psychological symptoms have effect on their level of psychological symptoms. In this respect, it can be understood that considering counseling students’ levels of psychological well-being and self-esteem is important during their educational processes. By supporting counselor candidates’ mental health, a significant contribution will be provided to their personal and professional developments. ÖzetBu araştırmanın amacı, psikolojik danışman adaylarının psikolojik iyi oluşu, psikolojik yardım arama tutumu ve benlik saygısının onların psikolojik belirti düzeylerine etkisinin incelenmesidir. Araştırmaya iki farklı üniversitenin Eğitim Fakültesi Psikolojik Danışmanlık ve Rehberlik bölümünde öğrenim gören 439 danışman adayı katılmıştır. Araştırmanın verileri Psikolojik İyi Oluş Ölçeği, Psikolojik Yardım Almaya İlişkin Tutum Ölçeği,  Rosenberg Benlik Saygısı Ölçeği ve Kısa Semptom Envanteri ile elde edilmiştir.  Araştırma model geliştirme ve model test etmeye yönelik olup, LİSRELL programı-Yapısal Eşitlik modeli kullanılmıştır. Yapılan analizlerde, doğrulayıcı faktör analizi sonuçlarının ve yapısal eşitlik modeli uyum indekslerinin genel olarak kabul edilebilir düzeyde olduğu belirlenmiştir. Buna göre psikolojik danışman adaylarının psikolojik iyi oluşu, psikolojik yardım arama tutumu ve benlik saygılarının psikolojik belirti düzeyleri üzerinde etkisi olduğu hipotezi doğrulanmıştır. Bu doğrultuda, danışmanlık öğrencilerinin öğretim süreçleri devam ederken psikolojik belirtilerinin incelenmesi, ihtiyaç duyan öğrencilere psikolojik yardım sağlanması ve ruh sağlığının desteklenmesi ile onların profesyonel gelişimlerine de önemli katkı sağlanacağı düşünülmektedir.

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