Investigating Lesbians' Mental Health and Alcohol Use: What Is an Appropriate Comparison Group?

2006 ◽  
pp. 167-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tonda L. Hughes ◽  
Sharon C. Wilsnack ◽  
Timothy P. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Comparison Group

Psychological Health of Men with Partners who have Post-Partum Depression

2006 ◽  
Vol 40 (8) ◽  
pp. 704-711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah L. Roberts ◽  
Sarah L. Roberts ◽  
John A. Bushnell ◽  
Sarah L. Roberts ◽  
John A. Bushnell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Depressive Disorder ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Postnatal Period ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Index Group ◽  
Psychological Impairment

Objective: To compare the psychological health of men with partners who have postpartum depression (PPD; index group) with that of men with partners without PPD (comparison group). Method: Using a cross-sectional survey, psychological symptoms and disturbances of index group men (n = 58) and comparison group men (n = 116) were compared. Validated self-report measures were used to assess five key areas of mental health: depression, anxiety, non-specific psychological impairment, aggression and alcohol use. Results: Index group men had more symptoms of depression, aggression and nonspecific psychological impairment, and had higher rates of depressive disorder, nonspecific psychological problems and problem fatigue than comparison group men. Index group men were also more likely to have three or more comorbid psychological disturbances. There was no difference between the groups on measures of anxiety and alcohol use. Conclusions: Although many men in the postnatal period experience a variety of mental health problems, those who have a partner with PPD are themselves at increased risk for experiencing psychological symptoms and disturbances. Differentiation of psychological syndromes is important; higher rates of depressive disorder, non-specific psychological problems and problem fatigue were found, but rates of anxiety disorder and hazardous alcohol use did not differ between the groups. More attention from health professionals to men's mental health in the postnatal period may be beneficial to the entire family system.

scholarly journals Alcohol use and mental health during COVID-19 lockdown: A cross-sectional study in a sample of UK adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 219 ◽  
pp. 108488
Author(s):  
Louis Jacob ◽  
Lee Smith ◽  
Nicola C. Armstrong ◽  
Anita Yakkundi ◽  
Yvonne Barnett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Disciplinary Approaches for Cannabis Use Policy Violations in Canadian Secondary Schools

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2472
Author(s):  
Megan J. Magier ◽  
Scott T. Leatherdale ◽  
Terrance J. Wade ◽  
Karen A. Patte
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Cannabis Use ◽  
School Year ◽  
Progressive Discipline

The objective of this study was to examine the disciplinary approaches being used in secondary schools for student violations of school cannabis policies. Survey data from 134 Canadian secondary schools participating in the Cannabis use, Obesity, Mental health, Physical activity, Alcohol use, Smoking, and Sedentary behaviour (COMPASS) study were used from the school year immediately following cannabis legalization in Canada (2018/19). Despite all schools reporting always/sometimes using a progressive discipline approach, punitive consequences (suspension, alert police) remain prevalent as first-offence options, with fewer schools indicating supportive responses (counselling, cessation/educational programs). Schools were classified into disciplinary approach styles, with most schools using Authoritarian and Authoritative approaches, followed by Neglectful and Permissive/Supportive styles. Further support for schools boards in implementing progressive discipline and supportive approaches may be of benefit.

Utilization of Mental Health Services and Risk of 12-month Problematic Alcohol Use

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 392-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Galle Encrenaz ◽  
Viviane Kovess-Masfty ◽  
David Sapinho ◽  
Christine Chan Chee ◽  
Antoine Messiah
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Problematic Alcohol ◽  
Problematic Alcohol Use

scholarly journals Mental Health Over Time in a Military Sample: The Impact of Alcohol Use Disorder on Trajectories of Psychopathology After Deployment

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 547-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Sampson ◽  
Gregory H. Cohen ◽  
Joseph R. Calabrese ◽  
David S. Fink ◽  
Marijo Tamburrino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorder ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Over Time

scholarly journals Patient satisfaction with treatment for alcohol use disorders: comparing patients with and without severe mental health symptoms

2016 ◽  
Vol Volume 10 ◽  
pp. 1489-1500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stacey McCallum ◽  
Jane Andrews ◽  
Matthew Gaughwin ◽  
Deborah Turnbull ◽  
Antonina Mikocka-Walus
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Use Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Symptoms ◽  
Health Symptoms ◽  
Satisfaction With Treatment

Improving lives not just saying no to substances: Evaluating outcomes for a young people’s substance use team trained in the AMBIT approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 490-504
Author(s):  
Peter Fuggle ◽  
Laura Talbot ◽  
James Wheeler ◽  
Jessica Rees ◽  
Emily Ventre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Young People ◽  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Integrative Therapy ◽  
The Impact

Adaptive Mentalization Based Integrative Therapy (AMBIT) is a systemic, mentalization based intervention designed for young people with multiple problems including mental health problems. The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of this approach both on clinical and functional outcomes for young people seen by a specialist young people’s substance use service between 2015 and 2018. About 499 cases were seen by the service during this period. Substance use outcomes were obtained for 383 cases using the Treatment Outcome Profile (TOP). Cannabis and alcohol use were the key substance use problems for 81% and 63% respectively. Functional outcomes using the AMBIT Integrative Measure (AIM) were obtained for 100 cases covering domains of daily living, socio-economic context, peer relationships and mental health. At treatment end, cannabis use reduced significantly ( t = 10.78; df = 311; p = .00; Cohen’s d ES.61 as did alcohol use ( t = 6.938; df = 242; p = .000; ES 0.44). Functional improvements were shown in five out of seven domains with highly significant total functional improvements on key problems selected by the client ( t = 14.01; df = 99; p = .000; ES1.34). Measuring functional as well as clinical outcomes appears to reflect more accurately the overall benefit of the service to clients.

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