scholarly journals Biochemical terrorism: Too awful to contemplate, too serious to ignore

2003 ◽  
Vol 183 (6) ◽  
pp. 491-497
Author(s):  
David Alan Alexander ◽  
Susan Klein
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Major Trauma ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Response Strategy ◽  
Nuclear Accidents ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Terrorist Incident ◽  
The Face ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Professional Confidence

BackgroundIt is important not to foster unnecessary public anxiety with regard to the risk of a biochemical terrorist incident, but the authorities need to consider their response strategy, particularly with regard to mental health issues.AimsTo describe the likely effects of a terrorist incident involving biochemical agents and to identify important response issues.MethodLiterature survey.ResultsObservations following conventional terrorist incidents and other major trauma, including biochemical and nuclear accidents, suggest that a biochemical terrorist incident would have widespread public effects. The mental health services should play a major role in designing an effective multi-disciplinary response, particularly with regard to the reduction of public anxiety, identifying at-risk individuals and collaborating with medical and emergency services, as well as providing care for those who develop post-traumatic psychopathology.ConclusionsWe should not feel helpless in the face of a biochemical threat; there is considerable knowledge and experience to be tapped. Awell-designed, well-coordinated and rehearsed strategy based on empirical evidence will do much to reduce public anxiety and increase professional confidence.

scholarly journals Biochemical terrorism: Too awful to contemplate, too serious to ignore

2003 ◽  
Vol 183 (06) ◽  
pp. 491-497 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Alan Alexander ◽  
Susan Klein
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Major Trauma ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Response Strategy ◽  
Nuclear Accidents ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Terrorist Incident ◽  
The Face ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Professional Confidence

BackgroundIt is important not to foster unnecessary public anxiety with regard to the risk of a biochemical terrorist incident, but the authorities need to consider their response strategy, particularly with regard to mental health issues.AimsTo describe the likely effects of a terrorist incident involving biochemical agents and to identify important response issues.MethodLiterature survey.ResultsObservations following conventional terrorist incidents and other major trauma, including biochemical and nuclear accidents, suggest that a biochemical terrorist incident would have widespread public effects. The mental health services should play a major role in designing an effective multi-disciplinary response, particularly with regard to the reduction of public anxiety, identifying at-risk individuals and collaborating with medical and emergency services, as well as providing care for those who develop post-traumatic psychopathology.ConclusionsWe should not feel helpless in the face of a biochemical threat; there is considerable knowledge and experience to be tapped. Awell-designed, well-coordinated and rehearsed strategy based on empirical evidence will do much to reduce public anxiety and increase professional confidence.

Mental Health Outcomes of Peer-led Therapeutic Adventure for Military Veterans

2021 ◽  
pp. 105382592110495
Author(s):  
Joanna Ellen Bettmann ◽  
Ileana Anderson ◽  
Joe Makouske ◽  
Adam Hanley
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Military Veterans ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Group Model ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Community Based Interventions ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Adventure Program

Background: Skepticism of therapy and stigma are significant barriers for veterans with mental health issues. Therapeutic adventure shows promise in addressing veterans’ mental health needs while circumventing the stigma many veterans face in initiating treatment. Purpose: Given the small group model of therapeutic adventure programs, such programs may be ideal to provide social support for veterans and reduce mental health symptomology. The present study investigated: can a brief peer-led therapeutic adventure program modify veterans’ mental health symptoms? Methodology/Approach: The study's sample included 56 participants attending one Sierra Club Military Outdoors trip lasting at least three days and two nights and involving camping. Participants completed study measurements assessing depression, anxiety, stress, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms, substance misuse symptoms, and suicidality at pre-trip, post-trip, one-month post trip, six-months post trip, and 12-months post trip. Six-month and 12-month post-trip data was collected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings/Conclusions: Results indicated significant reduction in mental health symptomology from pre-trip to post-trip, but showed few longer-term changes in mental health symptomology. Implications: The present study's findings are consistent with research suggesting improvements in overall psychological well-being immediately following a nature-based intervention and suggest the need for on-going, community-based interventions to support optimally military veterans’ mental health.

scholarly journals They Deserve Better: Preventing Suicide in Skilled Nursing Facilities

2021 ◽  
pp. 60-65
Author(s):  
Caitlyn Allen
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Skilled Nursing Facilities ◽  
Montgomery County ◽  
Nursing Facilities ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Skilled Nursing ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Insight Into

Suicide in skilled nursing facilities—centers that provide around-the-clock treatment and rehabilitation—is a serious issue. Chronic physical ailments often take precedent over mental health issues, which can make it easy to overlook them. Tony Salvatore, director of Suicide Prevention at Montgomery County Emergency Services, provides insight into the problem and how we can better quantify it, and some simple fixes that can have a big impact.

scholarly journals The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in nurses in the pre-hospital emergency syste

Rescue Press ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
Walter De Luca ◽  
Yari Barnabino ◽  
Flavio Gheri ◽  
Enrico Lucenti
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Disaster Mental Health ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Hospital Emergency ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Respiratory Assistance ◽  
The Impact

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the crucial role of nurses and their commitment to their work in facing the situation. Italy has seen a substantial increase in the number of requests for respiratory assistance, and nurses employed on emergency vehicles have been overwhelmed by the situation, with psychological and physical repercussions such as depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disease (PTSD). The study aims to assess the impact of the pandemic on nurses in the Local Emergency System (SET). Method Depression and PTSD via “Screening Questionnaire for Disaster Mental Health”. The questionnaire was distributed among Italian SET nurses with non-probability sampling between 1 December 2020 and 31 January 2021. Results A total of 441 Italian nurses participated in the study, with an average age of 43.28 years (SD ± 9.38) and average working experience in EMS of 11.68 years (SD ± 7.98). 6.12% of the participants worked in an Operations Centre (CO), 72.34% worked in local emergency services and 21.54% worked in both settings. 17.01% of the sample were at high risk for PTSD and 15.65% for depression.

scholarly journals Black men’s conversations about mental health through photos

2020 ◽  
pp. 147332502092229
Author(s):  
Frank Keating
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Black Men ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Community Life ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Safe Spaces ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Right ◽  
Research Action

This paper presents findings from a photovoice project that was aimed at engaging with a diverse range of black men in a London Borough. The key objectives were to find a different way to get men to talk about their concerns and to raise awareness about mental health. Photovoice is a participatory research action technique that was developed to enable communities to document their concerns and experiences of community life that is meaningful to them. Nineteen men participated in the project. It has been suggested that men, in particular, black men do not find it easy to talk about mental health issues. This study found that through the use of photovoice methods, black men were able to talk about a range of emotions when they were offered the right medium and safe spaces to share their experiences. It found that they can and want to take control of their lives, but at times may require life skills training. Another finding was that black men have to balance expectations about being strong whilst ‘containing’ vulnerabilities in racialised contexts – being hard on the outside and human on the inside, and that their experiences are characterised by journeys of significant struggle and resilience in the face of adversity. The paper concludes that mental health services should find ways of engaging with black men differently, i.e. reaching out rather than the traditional mantra of ‘outreach’.

Psychiatric and post-traumatic stress disorders among COVID-19 survivors

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 157-160
Author(s):  
Ammar Ahmed ◽  
Naeem Aslam Chughtai, PhD ◽  
Qurat- Ul- Ain
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Brain Injuries ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Stress Disorders ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Traumatic Stress Disorders ◽  
Post Traumatic

Evidences related to neuropsychological impact of COVID-19 and its long-term side effects are beginning to emerge that may take years to catalogue the number of diseases and their treatments. Nonetheless, as neuropsychologists are evaluating COVID-19 survivors, a debate related to the psychiatric and neurocognitive sequels of past outbreaks, along with the recurrent co- occurrence of PTSD and acquired brain injuries, may be enlightening. This paper is highlighting the emergence of mental health issues that can be addressed and treatments can be provided according to the need of time. Technology has also been increasing day by day according to the current needs of public. COVID- 19 crisis has now shifted the focus towards the role of digital health care. For ensuring the best and right use of tele-health and app tools in such crises, it is suggested that there is a need for training of mental health professionals to ensure proper protocols for improved efficacy.

Emotion Based Music Recommendation System

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1674-1680
Author(s):  
Dhruv Piyush Parikh
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Facial Expression ◽  
Facial Expressions ◽  
Recommendation System ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Expression Recognition ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Face

Abstract: Our world today is driven by machines of various complexities. From a basic one like a computer to a highly complex humanoid robot, everything is a product of human intelligence. A lot of industries are being benefited from such new technologies. Facial Expression Recognition is one of these technologies. It has a wide range of applications and is an area that is constantly evolving. The analogy behind it is, when we gaze at someone, the eyes send signals to the brain. The face patterns of that specific person are carried by these messages. These patterns are then compared to those stored in the brain's memory. Inspired by such innovations, our research collects human expressions and analyses their emotions using our vast dataset, offering some necessary strategies to change their facial expressions. Due to the competitive environment, the youth of our generation has been inclined to a lot of mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. Our generation's youth has been predisposed to a variety of mental health issues. Our idea attempts to provide a relaxing atmosphere to a person based on his or her facial expressions. Keywords: Facial Expression, Face Recognition, Python, PyWhatkit, OpenCV.

scholarly journals Breaking Through Barriers and Building Disaster Mental Resilience: A Case Study in the Aftermath of the 2015 Nepal Earthquakes

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (16) ◽  
pp. 2964 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alisha KC ◽  
Connie Cai Ru Gan ◽  
Febi Dwirahmadi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Present Context ◽  
The Face ◽  
Considerable Impact ◽  
Mental Resilience ◽  
The Government

Introduction: Nepal was hit by two devastating earthquakes in 2015 that disrupted its socio-economic system and shattered many lives, resulting in increased mental health issues during the post-earthquake phase. Disasters can have severe mental health impacts on the affected population, making it necessary to enhance resilience within communities and to help them to adapt well in the face of adversities. From these earthquakes, this study looks to identify measures needed to develop community mental resilience for disaster preparedness in Nepal. Method: We conducted this research using the qualitative case study method and thematic analysis (TA). Result: Several activities were carried out by organizations to support the psycho-social aspects of communities, but were challenged by existing barriers. After considering the present context, this study presents five recommendations for mental resilience and also suggests the utilization of existing resources, such as faith-based organizations and teachers in the communities. Despite the considerable impact, communities demonstrate their own resilience, to some extent, through the culture of sharing and helping each other. Conclusions: A firm commitment is required from the government to enhance resilience by mainstreaming mental health in all areas of disaster management and planning.

The Aftermath of the Gulf War: Mental Health Issues Among Iraqi Gulf War Veteran Refugees in the United States

2004 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 295-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hikmet Jamil ◽  
Sylvia C. Nassar-McMillan ◽  
Richard Lambert
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
United States ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
The United States ◽  
Gulf War ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic

Iraqi Gulf War (GW) veteran refugees, or those who fled the Hussein regime and were subsequently granted refugee stated by the United States, are at high risk for the same mental health maladies that afflict U.S. GW veterans. We conducted a pilot survey on a group of Iraqi GW veteran refugees to assess levels of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, panic, and anxiety. We hypothesized that significantly more participants with PTSD would report depression, panic, and anxiety symptoms than their non-PTSD counterparts. We further expected that those with PTSD would report significantly higher mean scores on depression, panic, and anxiety than those participants not identified as having PTSD. Results indicated high levels of each of the symptom categories among the PTSD groups. PTSD sufferers conjointly assessed with significantly elevated levels of depression and panic as compared to their non-PTSD counterparts.

Resilience in Later Life

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy A. Pachana ◽  
Nicola W. Burton ◽  
Deirdre McLaughlin ◽  
Colin A. Depp
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Mental Distress ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Substantial Evidence ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
The Face

Research on healthy aging has begun to address mental health issues in later life. Despite the debates about exactly what constitutes healthy aging and which are the most useful or valid determinants of this construct to study, there is substantial evidence for several determinants of successful aging, including physical activity, cognitive stimulation, and social networks. All three of these determinants support mental health, including cognition, in later life. Resilience is another construct that plays an important role in healthy aging, but it has not received as much research attention at the end of life as in earlier periods. Factors that reduce the risk of mental distress or promote resilience with respect to mental health in the face of challenges in later life remain fruitful areas for further investigations.

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