Epidemiology of depression and anxiety among undergraduate students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdallah Y Naser ◽  
Hassan Alwafi ◽  
Noor Ahmad Amara ◽  
Hamza Alhamad ◽  
Mohammad Atta Almadani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Epidemiology Of Depression

PSYCHOEMOTIONAL STATE OF KAZNMU STUDENTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Vestnik ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 309-314
Author(s):  
Д.А. Попова ◽  
Э.Р. Давлетгильдеев ◽  
Е.Е. Ерланова ◽  
А. К. Абикулова
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
General Medicine ◽  
Psychological Help ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Professional Psychological Help ◽  
Demographic Indicators ◽  
Financial Difficulties ◽  
Psychoemotional State ◽  
Severity Of Depression ◽  
Socially Isolated

В данной статье оценивается психоэмоциональное состояние студентов бакалавриата КазНМУ в условиях пандемии COVID-19, основанное на анкетировании. В исследовании приняли участие 490 человек: 370 человек (75,5%) со школы общей медицины, со школы общественного здравоохранения - 77 (15,7%), со школы педиатрии - 43 человека (8,8%). Была выявлена зависимость уровней депрессии и тревоги от таких показателей, как беспокойство за свое здоровье и здоровье своих близких, беспокойство за свою успеваемость и чувство возросшей учебной нагрузки, трудности с концентрацией при учебе, ощущение социальной изоляции и наличие финансовых трудностей. В то же время демографические показатели не влияли на выраженность депрессии и тревоги у студентов. При анализе методов борьбы с психоэмоциональным стрессом никто из ответивших не сказал об обращении за профессиональной психологической помощью в условиях пандемии, в связи с чем основной рекомендацией данной работы было посещение психолога. This article assesses the psycho-emotional state of undergraduate students of KazNMU in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, based on a questionnaire. The study involved 490 people: 370 people (75.5%) from the school of general medicine, from the school of public health - 77 (15.7%), from the school of pediatrics - 43 (8.8%). Depression and anxiety levels were found to be dependent on such indicators as concern for their health and the health of their loved ones, anxiety for their academic performance and a feeling of increased workload, difficulty concentrating while studying, feeling socially isolated and having financial difficulties. At the same time, demographic indicators did not affect the severity of depression and anxiety in students. When analyzing methods of dealing with psycho-emotional stress, none of the respondents said about seeking professional psychological help in a pandemic, and therefore the main recommendation of this work was to visit a psychologist.

scholarly journals Perfectionism, Depression, Anxiety, and Academic Performance in Premedical Students

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. e96-e104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melina Sevlever ◽  
Kenneth G. Rice
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Personal Standards ◽  
Premedical Students ◽  
Comparable Effect ◽  
High Standards ◽  
Personal Standards Perfectionism ◽  
Group Self

This study examined differences in perfectionism, depression, anxiety, and academic performance between premedical (N = 104) and non-premedical (N = 76) undergraduate students. Results indicated that premedical students did not differ significantly from non-premedical students in perfectionistic self-criticism, personal standards perfectionism, depression, or anxiety. Perfectionistic high standards were not correlated with depression or anxiety for either group. Self-critical perfectionism was positively correlated with depression and anxiety, with comparable effect sizes, for both groups of students. Premedical students and non-premedical students drastically differed in their reported academic performance (GPA). For premedical students, PS perfectionism was related to higher GPA, however PS perfectionism in non-premedical students had a negligible effect in increasing GPA. The implications of these results for interventions and future research are discussed.

The Relationship of Sex, Sex Role, and Mental Health

1980 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 573-580 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deana Dorman Logan ◽  
Ellyn Kaschak
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sex Role ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Attitudes Toward Women ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Role Identification ◽  
Health Differences ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Mental health differences due to sex, sex-role identification, and sex-role attitudes were investigated using 109 undergraduate students. Females reported higher levels of depression and anxiety. Both males and females with more liberal scores on the Attitudes Toward Women Scale scored higher on the Well-Being Scale of the California Psychological Inventory. No differences due to androgyny were found.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of an 8-Week Web-Based Mindfulness Virtual Community Intervention for University Students on Symptoms of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Randomized Controlled Trial

10.2196/18595 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. e18595 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christo El Morr ◽  
Paul Ritvo ◽  
Farah Ahmad ◽  
Rahim Moineddin ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Virtual Community ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Discussion Forums ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Background A student mental health crisis is increasingly acknowledged and will only intensify with the COVID-19 crisis. Given accessibility of methods with demonstrated efficacy in reducing depression and anxiety (eg, mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy [CBT]) and limitations imposed by geographic obstructions and localized expertise, web-based alternatives have become vehicles for scaled-up delivery of benefits at modest cost. Mindfulness Virtual Community (MVC), a web-based program informed by CBT constructs and featuring online videos, discussion forums, and videoconferencing, was developed to target depression, anxiety, and experiences of excess stress among university students. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of an 8-week web-based mindfulness and CBT program in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress (primary outcomes) and increasing mindfulness (secondary outcome) within a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with undergraduate students at a large Canadian university. Methods An RCT was designed to assess undergraduate students (n=160) who were randomly allocated to a web-based guided mindfulness–CBT condition (n=80) or to a waitlist control (WLC) condition (n=80). The 8-week intervention consisted of a web-based platform comprising (1) 12 video-based modules with psychoeducation on students’ preidentified life challenges and applied mindfulness practice; (2) anonymous peer-to-peer discussion forums; and (3) anonymous, group-based, professionally guided 20-minute live videoconferences. The outcomes (depression, anxiety, stress, and mindfulness) were measured via an online survey at baseline and at 8 weeks postintervention using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ9), the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and the Five Facets Mindfulness Questionnaire Short Form (FFMQ-SF). Analyses employed generalized estimation equation methods with AR(1) covariance structures and were adjusted for possible covariates (gender, age, country of birth, ethnicity, English as first language, paid work, unpaid work, relationship status, physical exercise, self-rated health, and access to private mental health counseling). Results Of the 159 students who provided T1 data, 32 were males and 125 were females with a mean age of 22.55 years. Participants in the MVC (n=79) and WLC (n=80) groups were similar in sociodemographic characteristics at T1 with the exception of gender and weekly hours of unpaid volunteer work. At postintervention follow-up, according to the adjusted comparisons, there were statistically significant between-group reductions in depression scores (β=–2.21, P=.01) and anxiety scores (β=–4.82, P=.006), and a significant increase in mindfulness scores (β=4.84, P=.02) compared with the WLC group. There were no statistically significant differences in perceived stress for MVC (β=.64, P=.48) compared with WLC. Conclusions With the MVC intervention, there were significantly reduced depression and anxiety symptoms but no significant effect on perceived stress. Online mindfulness interventions can be effective in addressing common mental health conditions among postsecondary populations on a large scale, simultaneously reducing the current burden on traditional counseling services. Trial Registration ISRCTN Registry ISRCTN12249616; http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN12249616

Epidemiology of Depression and Anxiety in Gout: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyssa Howren ◽  
Drew Bowie ◽  
Hyon K. Choi ◽  
Sharan K. Rai ◽  
Mary A. De Vera
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Search Strategy ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Random Effects Models ◽  
Cochrane Database ◽  
Epidemiology Of Depression

Objective.To conduct a systematic review of depression and anxiety among patients with gout that specifically evaluates the prevalence, incidence, determinants, and effects of these mental health comorbidities.Methods.We conducted a literature search in Medline, Embase, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, CINAHL, and PsycINFO using indexed terms and key words to identify studies reporting on depression/anxiety in patients with gout. This review included full-text articles published in English that reported on patients with gout, evaluated depression/anxiety using a routinely reported measure, and provided estimates or sufficient data on the prevalence, incidence, determinants, or effects of depression/anxiety. Metaanalyses were conducted using random effects models.Results.Twenty of 901 articles identified through the search strategy met our inclusion criteria. All 20 studies evaluated depression, while only 10 assessed anxiety (50%). Metaanalyses suggest a positive association between mental health disorders and gout, as resultant pooled OR were 1.29 (95% CI 1.07–1.56) for depression and 1.29 (95% CI 0.96–1.73) for anxiety. Findings from four studies reporting on the incidence of depression in patients with gout resulted in a pooled HR of 1.17 (95% CI 1.01–1.36). Significant determinants of depression included number of tophi, frequency of flares, and oligo/polyarticular gout.Conclusion.Our systematic review suggests that depression and anxiety are significantly associated with gout, highlighting the need for future research to focus on the onset of mental disorders after gout diagnosis. We also identify potential targets for intervention.

Epidemiology of depression and anxiety in patients with psoriatic arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 1481-1488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enav Z. Zusman ◽  
Alyssa M. Howren ◽  
Jamie Y.E. Park ◽  
Jan Dutz ◽  
Mary A. De Vera
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Psoriatic Arthritis ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Epidemiology Of Depression

Self-Compassion and Confucian Coping as a Predictor of Depression and Anxiety in Impoverished Chinese Undergraduates

2017 ◽  
Vol 120 (4) ◽  
pp. 627-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhou Lihua ◽  
Chen Gui ◽  
Jiang Yanghua ◽  
Liu Liqiong ◽  
Chen Jian
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Predictive Ability ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Impoverished Undergraduates ◽  
Chinese Undergraduates ◽  
Better Than

The ability of self-compassion and Confucian coping to predict anxiety and depression were examined in impoverished Chinese undergraduate students. Three hundred and thirty impoverished undergraduates completed measures of self-compassion, Confucian coping, depression, and anxiety. Results showed that higher self-compassion predicted lower depression and anxiety in impoverished undergraduates. Higher pro-setback thinking and responsibility thinking of Confucian coping were related with lower depression and anxiety. Higher fate thinking of Confucian coping was related with higher depression and anxiety. The predictive ability for depression and anxiety of self-compassion combined with fate thinking was better than self-compassion alone. Intervention to enhance self-compassion and reduce fate thinking may be beneficial to mental health in impoverished undergraduates.

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