mental health

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..the assessment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression within the context of an epidemiological mental health survey among war-affected adolescents and young adults in northern Uganda...

..To describe the prevalence of DSM-IV disorders and comorbidity in a large population-based sample of British children and adolescents...

..Clearly, considerable research is required to better determine any therapeutic potential of targeting miRNAs; however, these agents may provide the next generation of effective therapies for psychiatric illnesses...

To promote early identification of mental health problems among combat veterans, the Department of Defense initiated population-wide screening at 2 time points, immediately on return from deployment and 3 to 6 months later...

..In this targeted review, we highlight four sets of insights that emerge from the literature on social ties and mental health outcomes (defined as stress reactions, psychological well-being, and psychological distress, including ..

Studies in Afghanistan have shown substantial mental health problems in adults. We did a survey of young people (11-16 years old) in the country to assess mental health, traumatic experiences, and social functioning.

The Working Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support was convened as part of the 2009 Harvard Humanitarian Action Summit...

Clinical studies indicate a strong association between tinnitus and mental health, but results from general population data are missing...

..and short term disability data at the patient level was analyzed to uncover the most costly physical and mental health conditions affecting American businesses...

..this study was to present a systematic review of psychological and psychosocial predictors of weight loss and mental health after bariatric surgery...

..divisive split between advocates of trauma-focused and psychosocial approaches to understanding and addressing mental health needs in conflict and post-conflict settings by emphasizing the role that daily stressors play in mediating ..

Implementation of current international consensus guidelines regarding mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies requires the consideration of findings from both the medical and social sciences...

We sought to investigate longitudinal trends and risk factors for mental health diagnoses among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.

..Although numerous studies have examined the role of latent variables in the structure of comorbidity among mental disorders, none has examined their role in the development of comorbidity...

..minority youths are overrepresented in the juvenile justice system, limited research is available on their mental health. In this study, differences in mental health problems between incarcerated adolescents of native Dutch and ..

..In addition, mental health service use is lower among members of minority communities, compared with non-Hispanic whites.

..e. drinking intensity and frequency, frequency of intoxication, drinking outside of meals, and beverage type) and subjective health was examined in a random sample of 3586 women and men...

The health status questionnaire Short-Form 36 (SF-36) includes subscales measuring both physical health and mental health. Psychometrically, the mental health subscale contains a mixture of mental symptoms and psychological well-being ..

Decades of armed conflict, suppression, and displacement resulted in a high prevalence of mental health symptoms throughout Afghanistan. Its Eastern province of Nangarhar is part of the region that originated the Taliban movement...

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..The growing interest in social risk factors for mental health coincides with the development of social capital research which may further inform the social model of mental ..

An interdisciplinary interrogation of primary evidence linking social capital and mental health sought to establish: (1) 'quality of evidence' (assessed in terms of study design, methods used to address stated questions, rigor of data ..

..Study (ACLS) provides the opportunity to evaluate associations between measures of physical activity and mental health in a large and well-characterized population of men and women...

The aim of this study was to examine the linkages between suicidal ideation and attempt in adolescence and subsequent suicidal behaviours and mental health in young adulthood.

..The paper provides the first syllabus on the prevalence of mental disorders in old-age focusing on surveys conducted in the 15 countries, which comprised the 'old' European Union...

..From both basic research and policy perspectives, confronting the origins of disparities in physical and mental health early in life may produce greater effects than attempting to modify health-related behaviors or improve access ..

High levels of social capital may be associated with positive mental health in adults. However, quantifying the various dimensions of social capital has presented a challenge due in part to the diverse definitions and measures used...

..These findings have implications for research, for public policy and for the design of technology...

..have shown that in addition to its beneficial effects, physical activity can also be associated with impaired mental health, being related to disturbances like "excessive exercise" and "overtraining syndrome"...

Good mental health literacy in young people and their key helpers may lead to better outcomes for those with mental disorders, either by facilitating early help-seeking by young people themselves, or by helping adults to identify early ..

A major use of the of the internet is for health information-seeking. There has been little research into its use in relation to mental health.

..people with dementia is associated with well-documented increases in burden, distress, and decrements in mental health and wellbeing...

The consequences of war violence and natural disasters on the mental health of children as well as on family dynamics remain poorly understood...

..This integrated biobehavioral profile leads to consequent accumulating risk for mental health disorders, major chronic diseases, and early mortality...

The National Institute of Mental Health established a special subgroup of its National Advisory Mental Health Council to review major research findings on child and adolescent psychiatric disorders over the past decade and to recommend ..

..Homeless adults, especially those with chronic medical illnesses, are frequent users of costly medical services, especially emergency department and hospital services...

..The association between mental health and HIV transmission risk (i.e...

..It comprises 14 positively phrased Likert-style items and fulfils classic criteria for scale development. We report here the internal construct validity of WEMWBS from the perspective of the Rasch measurement model...

..This program has established a large cohort of WTC rescue, recovery, and cleanup workers. We previously documented extensive pulmonary dysfunction in this cohort related to toxic environmental exposures...

..are measured at the individual and aggregate levels, and the distinct ways in which they affect general and mental health are explored. We adopt an ordered logistic regression using survey procedures in SAS version 9...

..The aim of this study was to identify significant sociodemographic predictors of psychological well-being among Malay elders...

The objective of this first population-based study in Hong Kong was to assess the impact of psychological abuse by an intimate partner on the mental health of pregnant women.

..The efficacy of standard mental health interventions, such as antidepressant treatment and psychotherapy, has been well-defined, and a small but ..

..DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: A multistage, cluster, population-based mental health survey was conducted from February 15 to 22, 2005, of random samples of displaced (n = 371) and nondisplaced ..

..diet are discussed in relationship to their aptitude to impact systems that sustain synaptic plasticity and mental health, and are therefore important for combating the effects of aging...

..This paper describes such data from the first 17 countries participating in the World Health Organization's (WHO's) World Mental Health (WMH) Survey Initiative.

b>Mental health disparities refer to the disproportionate amount of psychopathology found among persons of disadvantageous social standing, such as persons of low socioeconomic status (SES)...

..However, their association with mental health among economy-driven internal migrants in developing countries is rarely assessed...

..between structural and cognitive components of social capital with three forms of health - general health, mental health and physical functioning...

Analyses were conducted to obtain national estimates of mental health service use, unmet need for such services, and the prevalence of mental health problems among individuals reporting a cancer history.

..those with substance use treatment and pregnancy-, parenting-, or child-related services) on maternal mental health, we compiled a database of studies of integrated programs published between 1990 and 2007 with outcome data on ..

There is a growing consensus that mental health is not merely the absence of mental illness, but it also includes the presence of positive feelings (emotional well-being) and positive functioning in individual life (psychological well-..

..For patients with a history of at least three depressive episodes who are not acutely depressed, MBCT, added to TAU, may play an important role in the domain of relapse prevention in depression...

..To assess the relation between being bullied or being a bully at school, depression, and severe suicidal ideation...

To examine how socioeconomic position influences physical and mental health dynamics.

..individuals born in Canada were less likely than other Canadians to have contacted a health professional for mental health reasons in the previous year in the province of British Columbia...

..our analysis tests a model of change in self-rated health as predicted by respondents' baseline physical and mental health symptoms, social support, leisure physical activity, smoking, body mass index, and 2-yr changes in these ..

..This project compares the demographic characteristics and morbidity patterns of the underweight with those of acceptable weight and the overweight...

..This study describes the feasibility trial of a multimodal e-mental health intervention designed to enhance adherence and outcomes for depression...

We explored the association between traumatic events and mental health among girls and women trafficked for sexual exploitation.

The objective of the study was to estimate prevalence of depression and serious psychological distress (SPD) and mental health service receipt among reproductive-age women.

..S. military. The objectives of this study were to determine whether military deployment, combat exposures, and mental health conditions were related to the risk of newly reported diabetes over 3 years.

..Anticipated discrimination may have effects on the mental health of not only the affected minorities, but also on the mental health of the general population.

..deprived areas had a poorer outcome, as did older people and those referred from the enhanced community mental health team (CMHT)...

..Few randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have examined potential preventive agents in high-risk community populations...

This article provides an overview of current psychological research on mental health and sexual orientation, as well as clinical practice with sexual minorities...

Domestic spousal violence against women has far-reaching mental health implications.

..This paper seeks to compare the relationships between social capital and health for rural and urban residents of South Australia...

..The aim of this review is to synthesize recently published research and policy documents regarding the prevalence, characteristics, and mental health consequences of childhood adversity in low-income countries.

The aim of the present cross-sectional study was to examine work- and nonwork- related factors and physical and mental health outcomes associated with combined time- and strain-based work-life conflict (WLC) among adult employees living ..

..We examined whether cognitive performance predicted mental and physical health from midlife to early old age...

There is no long-term prospective study (>20 years) of the mental health of any refugee group.

Military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have involved the frequent and extended deployment of military personnel, many of whom are married. The effect of deployment on mental health in military spouses is largely unstudied.

..extent to which social disconnectedness and perceived isolation have distinct associations with physical and mental health among older adults...

The relationship between physical activity and mental health has been widely investigated, and several hypotheses have been formulated about it...

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This paper examines the associations between chronic disease, age, and physical and mental health-related quality of life (HRQOL), using data collected in 10 studies representing five chronic conditions...

We examined whether self-reported racial discrimination was associated with mental health status and whether this association varied with race/ethnicity or immigration status.

..the purposes of this descriptive study were to examine workplace stressors, ways of coping, and the levels of mental health of Chinese head nurses, as well as to identify the relationships among the workplace stressors, ways of coping,..

This paper reports the results of a literature review examining the effects of exercise on mental health and well-being...

..This study compared self-reported and electronic deployment data and explored differences in functional health...

..of evidence-based practices, it is currently less clear how to implement these practices into the broader mental health system. Dissemination and implementation research will play a critical role in addressing this uncertainty...

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Poor mental health has large social and economic consequences both for the individual and society. In Sweden, the prevalence of mental health symptoms has increased since the beginning of the 1990 s...

..Striking differences were found based on religious affiliation. Christian patterns of acculturation and mental health were consistent with acculturation theory...

To examine how physical and mental health quality of life (QOL) varies in relation to the socioeconomic status and ethnicity among breast cancer survivors; to determine key socioecologic factors influencing outcomes.

..Participants were interviewed about their mental health status and factors associated with a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or major depression...

..To determine the most important barriers to and facilitators of the level of everyday physical activity in persons with a spinal cord injury after discharge from the rehabilitation centre...

..Liberia's wars since 1989 have cost tens of thousands of lives and left many people mentally and physically traumatized...

..These issues may have an adverse effect on the health of military spouses. This study examined the mental health status, rates of care utilization, source of care, as well as barriers and stigma of mental health care ..

..We aimed to assess the long-term effects of trauma on mental health and disability in Vietnamese refugees resettled in Australia.

..Employees with psychological distress may take time off work but it appears that they make up for lost time possibly to stay up to speed with task driven occupations and avoid performance review...

We examined the association between daily smokers' mental health according to the five-item Mental Health Inventory and the core constructs of the transtheoretical model (TTM): stage of change, processes of change, smoking cessation self-..

..Studies have shown associations between health indices and access to "green" environments but the underlying mechanisms of this association are not clear...

..The number of asylum seekers, refugees and internally displaced people worldwide is rising. Western countries are using increasingly restrictive policies, including the detention of asylum seekers, and there is concern that this is harmful...

..These findings suggest that interventions targeting sexual risk behaviors of young gay and bisexual men may be more effective if they also address mental health concerns and aspects of the coming-out process.

..Evidence that social support influences health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in oncologic patients could be particularly important for head and neck cancer because this disease can affect speech, eating, and facial aesthetics...

..More research could clarify ways in which health care providers may provide more effective interventions, appropriate care, and ongoing support for those affected with FM...

HIV is disproportionately impacting Black men in the South, and the role of mental health determinants (e.g., perceived stress, depression, gender role conflict) and culturally-specific coping strategies (e.g...

The vision of mental health recovery promoted by the President's New Freedom Commission portends a transformation of services for psychiatrically disabled persons, yet empirical research on recovery has not kept pace with its ..

Participants in mental health research frequently differ from participants in other types of medical research in significant ways including: stigma, institutionalization, cognitive deficits, and poverty...

The purpose of this work is to assess mental health and mental health service utilization over time among a representative sample of Reserves and National Guard within a multivariate causal framework that takes into account life course ..

..and application of ethical principles and regulatory safeguards by researchers and IRBs involved in mental health research with prisoners...

..and application of ethical principles and regulatory safeguards by researchers and IRBs involved in mental health research with prisoners...

We seek support to continue mental health needs assessment tracking surveys in the Hurricane Katrina Community Advisory Group (CAG) beyond the two waves (baseline and one-year follow-up) for which we were originally funded...

..for Psychopathology Using Existing Data Sets) to examine the relationship between migration to the US and mental health in the transnational Mexican- origin population...

This project will analyze the changes in mental health care brought about by the California Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), focusing on the mechanisms by which change is achieved and the impact on client outcomes...

This project will analyze the changes in mental health care brought about by the California Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), focusing on the mechanisms by which change is achieved and the impact on client outcomes...

This project will analyze the changes in mental health care brought about by the California Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), focusing on the mechanisms by which change is achieved and the impact on client outcomes...

..Adolescents are the population at highest risk for STD/HIV. Studies have suggested that mental health problems, including depression, low self-esteem, and low self-efficacy, may play an important role in the ..

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the impact of emergency and post-disaster mental health services for New York City (NYC) residents following the World Trade Center disaster (WTCD)...

Access to mental health care and treatment engagement are major problems for vulnerable populations living in low-income communities...

..with severe implications for social and occupational functioning while increasing the burden and costs of mental health and social services...

..Cambodian survivors and reduce the desire for revenge, they may be able to reduce the burden of trauma-related mental health problems, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...

..Cambodian survivors and reduce the desire for revenge, they may be able to reduce the burden of trauma-related mental health problems, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...

In the extensive literature on the mental health treatment needs of minority populations, scant attention has been given to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons, particularly those living in ethnically-diverse, rural ..

The inter-relationship between the development of overweight and mental health problems is not well understood...

This is an application for a Senior Scientist Awar5d to study the new economic relationships in mental health services created through the advent and growth of managed care, capitation, decentralization, and market competition within the ..

HIV is disproportionately impacting Black men in the South, and the role of mental health determinants (e.g., perceived stress, depression, gender role conflict) and culturally-specific coping strategies (e.g...

..1 of the most destructive social problems for women and families: domestic violence and the co-morbidity of mental health problems...

The State of New Mexico will implement a major reform in managed mental health service delivery for low-income populations in July 2005...