A Study on the Prevalence of Psychological Impact During the COVID19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Srikant Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Clinical Effects ◽  
Normal Ranges ◽  
The Face

Purpose-COVID-19 caused a great deal of anxiety across the world. In addition to the apparent clinical effects in patients contaminated with it, general mental wellbeing has been severely affected. India implemented a lockdown, like other nations, to control and restrict spread of corona virus. Current research aims to address the psychological impact among Indians caused due to preventive measures suggested by WHO. Design/methodology/approach- An online based survey of questions on psychological impact has been carried out among two thousands adult populations. A multi-criteria decision making approach along with statistical analysis have been used to evaluate the data. Findings- Despite the current situation, stress, anxiety, and depression were found to be in normal ranges for mental health among the individuals highlighting their capabilities to remain normal in times of COVID-19. Limitations/implications- Firstly, the sample size was very limited in some categories. Secondly, online Google-forms is used by researchers to gather data that avoids a wider segment of the population, that have no internet, and also particularly underprivileged people. Practical implications- Taking the results of this study into account, it is necessary to develop time-based strategies and enforce national surveillance plans that will better control the outbreak and encourage public mental health in the face of COVID-19 induced psychological difficulties. Originality/value- This article is amongst the first to focus on the link between the multicriteria decision making and statistical analysis

scholarly journals Correction to: Using behavioral insights to design implementation strategies in public mental health settings: a qualitative study of clinical decision-making

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Briana S. Last ◽  
Simone H. Schriger ◽  
Carter E. Timon ◽  
Hannah E. Frank ◽  
Alison M. Buttenheim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Mental Health Settings

An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.

Mental health and moral injury among nurses: practical self-compassionate care to alleviate the psychological impact of COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-27
Author(s):  
Kimberley Cairns
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Moral Injury ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Compassionate Care ◽  
The Moment

COVID-19 and mental health are both topics on everyone′s radar at the moment—but what about the mental wellbeing of those on the frontline? Kimberley Cairns explores and details the ways in which the mental health of medical personnel can be maintained and improved

Impact of Police Violence on Mental Health: A Theoretical Framework

2020 ◽  
Vol 110 (11) ◽  
pp. 1704-1710
Author(s):  
Jordan DeVylder ◽  
Lisa Fedina ◽  
Bruce Link
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Violence Exposure ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
The United States ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Police Violence ◽  
Health And Illness ◽  
Potential Factors

Police violence has increasingly been recognized as a public health concern in the United States, and accumulating evidence has shown police violence exposure to be linked to a broad range of health and mental health outcomes. These associations appear to extend beyond the typical associations between violence and mental health, and to be independent of the effects of co-occurring forms of trauma and violence exposure. However, there is no existing theoretical framework within which we may understand the unique contributions of police violence to mental health and illness. This article aims to identify potential factors that may distinguish police violence from other forms of violence and trauma exposure, and to explore the possibility that this unique combination of factors distinguishes police violence from related risk exposures. We identify 8 factors that may alter this relationship, including those that increase the likelihood of overall exposure, increase the psychological impact of police violence, and impede the possibility of coping or recovery from such exposures. On the basis of these factors, we propose a theoretical framework for the further study of police violence from a public mental health perspective.

scholarly journals Immediate and delayed psychological effects of province-wide lockdown and personal quarantine during the COVID-19 outbreak in China

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yiqun Gan ◽  
Jinjin Ma ◽  
Jianhui Wu ◽  
Yidi Chen ◽  
Huanya Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Personal Control ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Government Support ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected public health and wellbeing. In response to the pandemic threat of the coronavirus epidemic, several countries, including China, adopted lockdown and quarantine policies, which may cause psychological distress. This study aimed to explore the psychological impact of province-wide lockdown and personal quarantine during the COVID-19 outbreak in China as well as the corresponding risk factors and protective factors. Methods We examined the immediate (2-week) and delayed (2-month) impact of province-wide lockdown and personal quarantine on psychological distress in a national sample of 1390 Chinese residents. Results No immediate impact of province-wide lockdown on psychological distress was observed, whereas personal quarantine increased individuals’ anxiety, fear, and anger. Despite the lack of initial association, psychological distress increased among those in province-wide lockdown. Self-stigma and personal control both significantly moderated the association between lockdown and psychological distress, but in different directions. Those with higher self-stigma and lower personal control were more impacted by the lockdown. Government support moderated the impact of quarantine on psychological distress, but not that of lockdown. Conclusions The delayed effects of lockdown and quarantine on psychological distress were observed, and self-stigma, social support, and perceived control moderate the relationships. This study is the first to demonstrate the psychological costs of province-wide lockdowns on individuals’ mental health, providing evidence of the need for mitigation strategies and timely public mental health preparedness in countries with recent outbreaks of COVID-19.

scholarly journals Moral decision-making and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Romero-Rivas ◽  
Sara Rodríguez-Cuadrado
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Moral Dilemmas ◽  
The Self ◽  
Moral Decision ◽  
Moral Decision Making ◽  
Psychological Burden ◽  
Psychological Conditions ◽  
Decision Making Processes

The COVID-19 pandemic entails challenging psychological conditions for the population, requiring them to make many decisions under stress. In this study, 641 participants were presented with different moral decision-making tasks, and completed a survey on mental health status and experiences, concerns, behaviors and beliefs related to the COVID-19. Results showed that the pandemic is placing a great psychological burden on the population. Also, that decision-making processes are being affected during the crisis, in a dichotomous way. Altruistic behaviors are promoted when people are suffering with high levels of psychological impact, and when they are concerned about others contracting the disease. However, egoistic behaviors are facilitated when concerns affect the self. Similarly, psychological impact, concerns about the self, and worsened physical health predict more automatic responses to framing problems and moral dilemmas. Nevertheless, when concerns relate to the others, or when people are more informed and/or carefree, more controlled responses emerge.

scholarly journals Using behavioral insights to design implementation strategies in public mental health settings: a qualitative study of clinical decision-making

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Briana S Last ◽  
Simone H Schriger ◽  
Carter E. Timon ◽  
Hannah E Frank ◽  
Alison M. Buttenheim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Traumatic Experience ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Mental Health Settings

Abstract Background: Trauma focused-cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based intervention for youth with posttraumatic stress disorder. An important component of TF-CBT is the trauma narrative (TN), a phase in the intervention in which youth are guided to process the memories, thoughts, and feelings associated with their traumatic experience(s). Previous work has shown that only half of TF-CBT clinicians complete the TN with their clients. Drawing from the behavioral insights literature—an interdisciplinary field studying judgment and decision-making—the present study seeks to understand what determines clinician use of the TN and to generate strategies that target these determinants. Methods: Through semi-structured qualitative interviews, we sought the perspectives of trained TF-CBT clinicians working in public mental health settings across the city of Philadelphia (n=17) to understand their decisions to use the TN with clients. We analyzed the qualitative data using a coding approach informed by the behavioral insights literature. We used an iterative process of structured hypothesis generation, aided by a behavioral insights guide, and rapid validation informed by behavioral insights to uncover the determinants of TN use. We then generated implementation strategies that targeted these determinants using the “Easy Attractive Social Timely” framework, a behavioral insights design approach. Results: We generated and validated three broad themes about what determines clinician implementation of the TN: decision complexity, clinician affective experience, and agency norms. We hypothesized the behavioral insights that underlie these implementation determinants and generated a list of nine behavioral insights strategies that theoretically may facilitate TN implementation. Conclusions: Our study investigated why an effective component of an evidence-based intervention is difficult to implement. We leveraged robust scientific theories and empirical regularities from the behavioral insights literature to understand clinician perspectives on TN implementation. These factors were theoretically linked to implementation strategies. Our work revealed the potential for using behavioral insights in the diagnosis of evidence-based intervention determinants and the design of implementation strategies.

scholarly journals A Survey on Mental Wellbeing among Indian Population during Lockdown-2 of COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 06 (03) ◽  
pp. 20-26
Author(s):  
Rakesh Roushan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
The Government

Introduction: COVID-19 emerged as a global pandemic and its disastrous effects have been felt all over the world. In India, people faced two phases of lockdown. The Government imposed several restrictions on the residents which increased temporary unemployment for many workers. The pandemic has caused a serious impact on the mental health of the people. This survey was done on the verge of lockdown-2, by using DASS-42 scale questionnaire. The aim of this present study was to access the effect of lockdown-2 on mental wellbeing in the Indian population. Methods: It was a study conducted during the second wave of COVID-19 via an online survey using DASS-42 scale questionnaire in the Google Forms bilingually. The outcome of the questionnaire was the assessment of the degree of depression, anxiety, and stress on Likert scale. Results: 170 individuals participated in this study. All participants experienced stress, anxiety and depression during lockdown. The results revealed that the lockdown affects psychological health of people. There was no association between men and women in terms of the degree of depression, anxiety, and stress on Likert scale. Conclusion: During the second lockdown in India due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the residents suffered from a moderate level of depression, moderate level of stress, and mild level of anxiety. It is also evident that different age groups have experienced a psychological impact of the pandemic. The outbreak of this pandemic indicates the need to pay greater attention to mental health to prevent and diminish the psychological outcomes of the pandemic.

scholarly journals Psychological impact of an epidemic/pandemic on the mental health of healthcare professionals: a rapid review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzannah Stuijfzand ◽  
Camille Deforges ◽  
Vania Sandoz ◽  
Consuela-Thais Consuela-Thais Sajin ◽  
Cécile Jaques ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Drug Misuse ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Evidence Based

Abstract Background: Epidemics or pandemics, such as the current Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis, pose unique challenges to healthcare professionals (HCPs). Caring for patients during an epidemic/pandemic may impact negatively on the mental health of HCPs. There is a lack of evidence-based advice on what would be effective in mitigating this impact. Objectives: This rapid review synthesizes the evidence on the psychological impact of pandemics/epidemics on the mental health of HCPs, what factors predict this impact, and the evidence of prevention/intervention strategies to reduce this impact. Method: According to rapid review guidelines, systematic searches were carried out in Embase.com, PubMed, APA PsycINFO-Ovid SP, and Web of Science (core collection). Searches were restricted to the years 2003 or later to ensure inclusion of the most recent epidemic/pandemics, such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Papers written in French or English, published in peer-reviewed journals, and of quantitative design using validated measures of mental health outcomes were included. Of 1308 papers found, 50 were included. The full protocol for this rapid review was registered with Prospero ( reg.no. CRD42020175985). Results: Results show that exposed HCPs working with patients during an epidemic/pandemic are at heightened risk of mental health problems in the short and longer term, particularly: psychological distress, insomnia, alcohol/drug misuse, and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, burnout, anger, and higher perceived stress. These mental health problems are predicted by organizational, social, personal, and psychological factors and may interfere with the quality of patient care. Few evidence-based early interventions exist so far. Discussion: HCPs need to be provided with psychosocial support to protect their mental wellbeing if they are to continue to provide high quality patient care. Several recommendations relevant during and after an epidemic/pandemic, such as COVID-19, and in preparation for a future outbreak, are proposed.

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