scholarly journals Sleep and Mental Health in Truck Drivers: Descriptive Review of the Current Evidence and Proposal of Strategies for Primary Prevention

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 1852 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergio Garbarino ◽  
Ottavia Guglielmi ◽  
Walter Sannita ◽  
Nicola Magnavita ◽  
Paola Lanteri
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Prevention ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
The Road ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Working And Living Conditions

Background: Professional truck drivers (TDs) are exposed to stressful working (and living) conditions and are vulnerable. They report physical and mental health problems and psychological distress more frequently than the general population and their problems can affect safety on the roads. Actions to improve TDs’ health and reduce the risks of (co-)morbidity or unsafe driving are imperative. Methods: The published studies dealing with the TDs’ sleep habits and mental health were reviewed to define the scenario and organize the preventive strategies proposed thus far. Results: Awareness among TDs of the high risk for health and safety due to (often co-existing) untreated sleep and mental health problems is critical. Alcohol and prescribed or illicit drugs are often misused to compensate for depression, anxiety, job strain, fatigue, and social isolation. Polypharmacy and dependence increase the chance of unsafe behaviors on the road. The TDs’ access to healthcare services is scant, and participation in industry-sponsored wellness programs is limited. Conclusions: Primary prevention is a first unavoidable step to deal with sleep and mental health problems. Educational programs, online support and tele-health assessment/monitoring would help improve the well-being, safety and health of professional TDs and increase safety on the road.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of sleep disorders during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic scoping review protocol

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samia Tasnim ◽  
Mariya Rahman ◽  
Priyanka Pawar ◽  
Liye Zou ◽  
Abida Sultana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Professional Community ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Scoping Reviews

Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is impacting human health globally. In addition to physical health problems, a growing burden of mental health problems has become a global concern amid this pandemic. Sleep disorders are major mental health problems associated with increased psychosocial stressors; however, no research synthesis is available on the epidemiology of sleep disorders. In this systematic scoping review, we aim to assess the current evidence on the epidemiological burden, associated factors, and interventions from the existing literature on sleep disorders. Methods: We will search seven major health databases and additional sources to identify, evaluate, and synthesize empirical studies on the prevalence and correlates of sleep disorders and available interventions addressing the same. We will use the Joanna Briggs Institute Methodology for Scoping Review and report the findings using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) checklist. Conclusion: This review will identify the epidemiological burden of and interventions for sleep disorders. The findings of this review will be widely communicated with the research and professional community to facilitate future research and practice.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of mental health problems in COVID-19: a review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Mahbub Hossain ◽  
Samia Tasnim ◽  
Abida Sultana ◽  
Farah Faizah ◽  
Hoimonty Mazumder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Somatization Disorder ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Physical And Mental Health

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has become a pandemic affecting health and wellbeing globally. In addition to the physical health, economic, and social implications, the psychological impacts of this pandemic are increasingly being reported in the scientific literature. This narrative review reflected on scholarly articles on the epidemiology of mental health problems in COVID-19. The current literature suggests that people affected by COVID-19 may have a high burden of mental health problems, including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, panic attack, irrational anger, impulsivity, somatization disorder, sleep disorders, emotional disturbance, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and suicidal behavior. Moreover, several factors associated with mental health problems in COVID-19 are found, which include age, gender, marital status, education, occupation, income, place of living, close contact with people with COVID-19, comorbid physical and mental health problems, exposure to COVID-19 related news and social media, coping styles, stigma, psychosocial support, health communication, confidence in health services, personal protective measures, risk of contracting COVID-19, and perceived likelihood of survival. Furthermore, the epidemiological distribution of mental health problems and associated factors were heterogeneous among the general public, COVID-19 patients, and healthcare providers. The current evidence suggests that a psychiatric epidemic is cooccurring with the COVID-19 pandemic, which necessitates the attention of the global health community. Future epidemiological studies should emphasize on psychopathological variations and temporality of mental health problems in different populations. Nonetheless, multipronged interventions should be developed and adopted to address the existing psychosocial challenges and promote mental health amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of interventions for reducing subjective and objective social isolation among people with mental health problems: a systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (7) ◽  
pp. 839-876 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruimin Ma ◽  
Farhana Mann ◽  
Jingyi Wang ◽  
Brynmor Lloyd-Evans ◽  
James Terhune ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Intervention Development ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Physical And Mental Health

Abstract Purpose Subjective and objective social isolation are important factors contributing to both physical and mental health problems, including premature mortality and depression. This systematic review evaluated the current evidence for the effectiveness of interventions to improve subjective and/or objective social isolation for people with mental health problems. Primary outcomes of interest included loneliness, perceived social support, and objective social isolation. Methods Three databases were searched for relevant randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Studies were included if they evaluated interventions for people with mental health problems and had objective and/or subjective social isolation (including loneliness) as their primary outcome, or as one of a number of outcomes with none identified as primary. Results In total, 30 RCTs met the review’s inclusion criteria: 15 included subjective social isolation as an outcome and 11 included objective social isolation. The remaining four evaluated both outcomes. There was considerable variability between trials in types of intervention and participants’ characteristics. Significant results were reported in a minority of trials, but methodological limitations, such as small sample size, restricted conclusions from many studies. Conclusion The evidence is not yet strong enough to make specific recommendations for practice. Preliminary evidence suggests that promising interventions may include cognitive modification for subjective social isolation, and interventions with mixed strategies and supported socialisation for objective social isolation. We highlight the need for more thorough, theory-driven intervention development and for well-designed and adequately powered RCTs.

FC16-02 - Workshop: culutrally adapting CBT

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1905-1905
Author(s):  
F. Naeem ◽  
N. Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Effective Treatment ◽  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Sufficient Evidence ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Psychological Interventions ◽  
The Uk

There is sufficient evidence to suggest that CBT is an effective treatment for mental health problems. Current evidence suggests that ethnic minorty clients are less likely to engage in psychological interventions. We have adapted CBT for ethnic minorities in the UK. The aim of this workshop is to help the participants to realize the barriers posed by ethnic minority clients in therapy and how to overcome these.Our work has highlighted that culture, capacity of the system and cognitions and beliefs are the areas which need addressing in this regard. We found that although therapists do not need to make major changes in therapy techniques they need to be aware of issues related to culture and patients beliefs about therapy. This workshop will especially focus on difficult areas such as assessment of ethnic minority clients and their engagement with therapy.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of sleep disorders during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic scoping review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samia Tasnim ◽  
Mariya Rahman ◽  
Priyanka Pawar ◽  
Xinli Chi ◽  
Qian Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Sleep Disorder ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
High Prevalence

AbstractBackgroundA growing burden of mental health problems has become a global concern amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Sleep disorders are major mental health problems associated with increased psychosocial stressors; however, no research synthesis is available on the epidemiology of it. In this systematic scoping review, we aimed to assess the current evidence on the epidemiological burden, associated factors, and interventions from the existing literature.MethodSeven major health databases and additional sources were searched to identify, evaluate, and synthesize empirical studies on the prevalence and correlates of sleep disorders and available interventions. The Joanna Briggs Institute Methodology for Scoping Review were used, and the findings were reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) checklist.ResultsA total of 78 articles were retrieved, the prevalence of sleeping disorders ranged from 2.3% to 76.6%. Age, sex, level of education, physical and mental health, COVID-19 related factors, occupation especially being health care workers (HCW) were the main associated factors. Only two intentions were identified to address the issue.ConclusionThe finding of this review indicated a high burden of sleep disorder with limited interventions that necessitate informing policymakers and practitioners to facilitate future research and implementations.Brief summaryCurrent Knowledge/Study RationaleDespite the paramount importance of sleep for the physical and mental wellbeing of individuals, sleep hygiene is often neglected which resulted in a high prevalence of sleep disorders across the globe. This condition is likely to worsen amid this pandemic. This is the first systematic scoping review of sleep disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic.Study ImpactThe findings of our study suggest a high prevalence of sleep disorder and highlight a wide range of socio-demographic factors to identify population groups vulnerable to the adverse outcomes of sleep disorder with limited interventions. These pieces of evidence will guide clinicians to make informed choices for better management of patients and aid public health professionals to prevent sleep disorder epidemic concurring with the current pandemic.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of mental health problems in COVID-19: a review

F1000Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 636 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Mahbub Hossain ◽  
Samia Tasnim ◽  
Abida Sultana ◽  
Farah Faizah ◽  
Hoimonty Mazumder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Somatization Disorder ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Physical And Mental Health

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a pandemic affecting health and wellbeing globally. In addition to the physical health, economic, and social implications, the psychological impacts of this pandemic are increasingly being reported in the scientific literature. This narrative review reflected on scholarly articles on the epidemiology of mental health problems in COVID-19. The current literature suggests that people affected by COVID-19 may have a high burden of mental health problems, including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, panic attack, irrational anger, impulsivity, somatization disorder, sleep disorders, emotional disturbance, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and suicidal behavior. Moreover, several factors associated with mental health problems in COVID-19 are found, which include age, gender, marital status, education, occupation, income, place of living, close contact with people with COVID-19, comorbid physical and mental health problems, exposure to COVID-19 related news and social media, coping styles, stigma, psychosocial support, health communication, confidence in health services, personal protective measures, risk of contracting COVID-19, and perceived likelihood of survival. Furthermore, the epidemiological distribution of mental health problems and associated factors were heterogeneous among the general public, COVID-19 patients, and healthcare providers. The current evidence suggests that a psychiatric epidemic is cooccurring with the COVID-19 pandemic, which necessitates the attention of the global health community. Future epidemiological studies should emphasize on psychopathological variations and temporality of mental health problems in different populations. Nonetheless, multipronged interventions should be developed and adopted to address the existing psychosocial challenges and promote mental health amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sleep Habits, Sleep Problems, Sleep Hygiene, and Their Associations With Mental Health Problems Among Adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 223-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinwen Zhang ◽  
Zhiwei Xu ◽  
Kena Zhao ◽  
Ting Chen ◽  
Xiuxia Ye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Sleep Hygiene ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Full Spectrum ◽  
Adolescent Sleep ◽  
Sleep Behaviors

BACKGROUND: Studies in adults suggested that sleep could be a significant contributor to mental health. However, little is known about their relationship in adolescents. OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to examine the overall associations of full-spectrum sleep behaviors, including sleep habits, sleep problems, and sleep hygiene, with mental health problems among adolescents in Shanghai, China. DESIGN: A stratified, cluster random sample of 4,823 adolescents aged 11 to 20 years participated in a cross-sectional survey. The Adolescent Sleep Disturbance Questionnaire and the modified Adolescent Sleep Hygiene Scale were used to examine sleep behaviors. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire was used to evaluate mental health problems. RESULTS: Five sleep variables were found to be associated with adolescents’ mental health. The five factors covered three sleep domains: sleep habits (later bedtime during weekdays), sleep problems (maintaining sleep difficulties, disorders of arousal), and sleep hygiene (poor emotion at bedtime, unstable sleep schedule). CONCLUSIONS: The clinical significance of the findings lies in the emphasis of comprehensive screening of sleep in the predicting, diagnosis, nursing, and intervention of adolescents’ mental health problems.

scholarly journals Psychiatry, the law and death on the roads

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 439-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harvey Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Road ◽  
History Of ◽  
On The Road

The motor vehicle on the road has a history of only just over 100 years. It is a major form of personal and public transport, but is also associated with hazards and risks. Many more people are killed on the roads each year in Britain than are the victims of homicide. General and forensic pyschiatric evaluation of offenders charged with or convicted of motoring offences is, however, infrequent, despite the presence of mental health problems in some of them. I describe psychiatric, criminological and legal factors associated with driving of motor vehicles, as many psychiatric patients have driving licences and have access to a vehicle or, indeed, may decide to drive unlicensed.

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