scholarly journals The clinical consequence of positive mental health in psychotherapy

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Fulcheri ◽  
Danilo Carrozzino
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Clinical Consequence ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Psychotherapeutic Intervention ◽  
Psychotherapeutic Treatment ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Evidence Based Model ◽  
Benefits And Costs

The current commentary is aimed at critically analyzing the document Psychotherapies for Anxiety and Depression: benefits and costs by focusing on specific theoretical concepts and empirical evidences arising from research studies fulfilled in the area of study of Clinical and Health Psychology. Specifically, the following were the main topics on which we are focused on: i) the clinical consequence potentially resulting from considering the psychological well-being and the euthymia condition as the main targets of a psychotherapeutic treatment; ii) a critical reappraisal of the clinical inadequacy of the evidence based model in psychotherapy; iii) clinimetrics as a clinically based measurement method for evaluating the psychological well-being of a patient after a psychotherapeutic intervention.

scholarly journals Variation in psychological well-being and symptoms of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from a three-wave panel survey

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Kim Mannemar Sønderskov ◽  
Peter Thisted Dinesen ◽  
Helene Tilma Vistisen ◽  
Søren Dinesen Østergaard
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Panel Survey ◽  
Psychological Well Being

scholarly journals ON THE ISSUE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS DURING DISTANCE LEARNING

2022 ◽  
Vol 1 (15) ◽  
pp. 242-246
Author(s):  
Ekaterina Panchuk
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
The Individual

The article discusses the concept, theoretical concepts of psychological well-being of the individual, analyzes the structure of this phenomenon. The analysis of the results of empirical studies of the psychological well-being of students transferred to distance learning in the conditions of the spread of coronavirus is given

scholarly journals Work engagement and perceived work ability: An evidence‐based model to enhance nurses’ well‐being

2019 ◽  
Vol 75 (9) ◽  
pp. 1933-1942 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Tomietto ◽  
Eleonora Paro ◽  
Riccardo Sartori ◽  
Rita Maricchio ◽  
Luciano Clarizia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Work Engagement ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Perceived Work Ability ◽  
Evidence Based Model

scholarly journals Efficacy of meaning-centered group psychotherapy for cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (11) ◽  
pp. 1990-2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. van der Spek ◽  
J. Vos ◽  
C. F. van Uden-Kraan ◽  
W. Breitbart ◽  
P. Cuijpers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Group Psychotherapy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Personal Meaning ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Mental Adjustment

BackgroundThe aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of meaning-centered group psychotherapy for cancer survivors (MCGP-CS) to improve personal meaning, compared with supportive group psychotherapy (SGP) and care as usual (CAU).MethodA total of 170 cancer survivors were randomly assigned to one of the three study arms: MCGP-CS (n = 57); SGP (n = 56); CAU (n = 57). The primary outcome measure was the Personal Meaning Profile (PMP; total score). Secondary outcome measures were subscales of the PMP, psychological well-being (Scales of Psychological Well-being; SPWB), post-traumatic growth (Posttraumatic Growth Inventory), Mental Adjustment to Cancer (MAC), optimism (Life Orientation Test-Revised), hopelessness (Beck's Hopelessness Scale), psychological distress (anxiety and depression, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; HADS) and quality of life (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire; EORTC QLQ-C30). Outcome measures were assessed before randomization, post-intervention, and after 3 and 6 months of follow-up (FU).ResultsLinear mixed model analyses (intention-to-treat) showed significant differences between MCGP-CS, SGP and CAU on the total PMP score, and on (sub)scales of the PMP, SPWB, MAC and HADS. Post-hoc analyses showed significantly stronger treatment effects of MCGP-CS compared with CAU on personal meaning (d = 0.81), goal-orientedness (d = 1.07), positive relations (d = 0.59), purpose in life (d = 0.69); fighting spirit (d = 0.61) (post-intervention) and helpless/hopeless (d = −0.87) (3 months FU); and distress (d = −0.6) and depression (d = −0.38) (6 months FU). Significantly stronger effects of MCGP-CS compared with SGP were found on personal growth (d = 0.57) (3 months FU) and environmental mastery (d = 0.66) (6 months FU).ConclusionsMCGP-CS is an effective intervention for cancer survivors to improve personal meaning, psychological well-being and mental adjustment to cancer in the short term, and to reduce psychological distress in the long run.

scholarly journals The Role of Gender in the Association Among the Emotional Intelligence, Anxiety and Depression

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Rita Sergi ◽  
Laura Picconi ◽  
Marco Tommasi ◽  
Aristide Saggino ◽  
Sjoerd J. H. Ebisch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Premature Death ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Negative Events ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Psychological Well Being

Recent epidemiological data show an increase of depression and anxiety that cause a loss of about 3–4% of the gross domestic product in Europe, as a consequence of a reduced productivity and a premature death of people. Gender differences in both psychopathologies were found from mid-to-late adolescence until 55 years, and data indicate an increase of depression in women. Considering these data, new interventions focused on promoting psychological well-being were designed. A predictive factor of psychological disorders is Emotional Intelligence (EI), the ability to understand and regulate our own emotions, as well as those of others. EI is associated with psychological well-being, as well as with the treatment of mental illness, but gender differences in the association among EI, anxiety and depression remains unclear. The present study aims at analyzing the nomological associations among EI, anxiety and depression. Furthermore, the possible moderating role of gender in the relation between EI, depression and anxiety is investigated in a sample of 1725 healthy participants. Our results show that the ability to recognize and to control emotions in the social context helps us to reduce the risk to be affected by depression and anxiety. Moreover, our study shows that the association of EI with anxiety and depression wasn’t gender moderated. In conclusion, the findings highlight that EI can help people to manage emotions linked to negative events and to successfully understand emotions in others. In addition, we found no moderation role of gender in the association between EI, anxiety and depression.

The impact of anxiety and depression in the quality of life and psychological well-being of Greek hematological cancer patients on chemotherapy

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 201-213
Author(s):  
Thalia Bellali ◽  
Georgios Manomenidis ◽  
Eirini Meramveliotaki ◽  
Evgenia Minasidou ◽  
Petros Galanis
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Hematological Cancer ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Problematic Smartphone and Social Media Use Among Bangladeshi College and University Students Amid COVID-19: The Role of Psychological Well-Being and Pandemic Related Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Saiful Islam ◽  
Md. Safaet Hossain Sujan ◽  
Rafia Tasnim ◽  
Rashenda Aziz Mohona ◽  
Most. Zannatul Ferdous ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
University Students ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
College And University ◽  
The Impact

Background: Smartphone and social media use are an integral part of our daily life. Currently, the impact of excessive smartphone and social media use during the COVID-19 pandemic is poorly understood. The present study aimed to investigate problematic smartphone use (PSPU) and problematic social media use (PSMU) among Bangladeshi college and university students during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out involving 5,511 Bangladeshi college and university students (male: 58.9%; mean age: 21.2 years [SD = 1.7]; age range: 18–25) during the social-distancing in the COVID-19 pandemic (July 2020). A self-reported survey containing questions regarding socio-demographic, lifestyle, and home quarantine activities along with four psychometric scales was completed by participants.Results: The mean scores of PSPU and PSMU were 20.8 ± 6.8 (out of 36) and 14.7 ± 4.8 (out of 30). Based on a hierarchical regression analysis, PSPU and PSMU were positively associated with lower age, poor sleep, social media use, watching television, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, PSMU was linked to being female, living with nuclear family, having urban residence, irregular physical exercise, poor engagement with academic studies, and avoiding earning activities, whilst being male, being married, living with lower-income family, and alcohol consumption were linked to PSMU.Conclusions: The findings indicate that PSPU and PSMU were linked to poor psychological well-being (i.e., anxiety and depression) and other factors (especially lower age, poor sleep) during the pandemic, further suggesting the need for interventions including virtual awareness programs among college and university students.

scholarly journals Healing by Gentle Touch Ameliorates Stress and Other Symptoms in People Suffering with Mental Health Disorders or Psychological Stress

2007 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare Weze ◽  
Helen L. Leathard ◽  
John Grange ◽  
Peter Tiplady ◽  
Gretchen Stevens
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Treatment Changes ◽  
Standard Medical Treatment ◽  
Analogue Scales ◽  
Impaired Quality

Previous studies on healing by gentle touch in clients with various illnesses indicated substantial improvements in psychological well-being, suggesting that this form of treatment might be helpful for people with impaired quality of mental health. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of healing by gentle touch in subjects with self-reported impairments in their psychological well-being or mental health. One hundred and forty-seven clients who identified themselves as having psychological problems received four treatment sessions. Pre- to post-treatment changes in psychological and physical functioning were assessed by self-completed questionnaires which included visual analogue scales (VAS) and the EuroQoL (EQ-5D). Participants recorded reductions in stress, anxiety and depression scores and increases in relaxation and ability to cope scores (allP< 0.0004). Improvements were greatest in those with the most severe symptoms initially. This open study provides strong circumstantial evidence that healing by gentle touch is safe and effective in improving psychological well-being in participants with self-reported psychological problems, and also that it safely complements standard medical treatment. Controlled trials are warranted.

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