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  1. Anxiety, Depression and Quality of Life—A Systematic Review of Evidence from Longitudinal Observational Studies

    1. Introduction. The World Health Organization [] estimates that 264 million people worldwide were suffering from an anxiety disorder and 322 million from a depressive disorder in 2015, corresponding to prevalence rates of 3.6% and 4.4%.While their prevalence varies slightly by age and gender [], they are among the most common mental disorders in the general population [2,3,4,5,6].

  2. The Impact of Mental Health Issues on Academic Achievement in High

    found mental health concerns can cause a student to have difficulty in school. with poor academic performance, even chronic absenteeism, and disciplinary. concerns. Weist (2005) notes that in the prior two decades, "school mental health. programs have increased due to the recognition of the crisis in children's mental.

  3. A qualitative study of mental health experiences and college student

    This qualitative study explores the lived experience of mental distress within college. student identity. The purposes of this study is to: (1) address a gap in extant literature on mental. health as an aspect of college identity from students' own voice, (2) add to literature that.

  4. Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Among Undergraduate Students during the

    COVID-19 and Student Mental Health. Empirical studies reported a high prevalence of college mental health issues during the early phase of COVID-19 around the world (Cao et al., 2020; Chang et al., 2020; Liu et al., 2020, Rajkumar, 2020; Saddik et al., 2020).In the U.S. a few, but a growing number of empirical surveys and studies were conducted to assess college students' mental health ...

  5. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the general population

    The COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented threat to mental health in high, middle, and low-income countries. In addition to flattening the curve of viral transmission, priority needs to be given to the prevention of mental disorders (e.g. major depressive disorder, PTSD, as well as suicide).

  6. The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: a Mixed-methods Research

    THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON MENTAL HEALTH: A MIXED-METHODS RESEARCH ...

  7. The Impact of Mental Health on Academic Performance: A ...

    The paper offers insights into the connections between learning and mental health, provides practical recommendations for educators and practitioners, and outlines directions for future research ...

  8. Frontiers

    The top research areas contributing to the publication of research on the mental health and well-being of university students are presented in Table 2.Nearly half of the records in the dataset are published in psychology journals. Another influential research area in the field is psychiatry, which captures almost 20% of the publications.Journals on education and educational research also ...

  9. Mental health literacy in a diverse sample of undergraduate students

    Mental health literacy—defined as knowledge and beliefs regarding psychological disorders, which in turn fosters the ability to identify, manage, and prevent such disorders—originated in Jorm et al.'s [] influential paper on this topic.Included in this definition are recognition of the symptoms of psychological disorders, knowledge of their causes and risk factors, attitudes regarding ...

  10. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health: An international study

    Background The COVID-19 pandemic triggered vast governmental lockdowns. The impact of these lockdowns on mental health is inadequately understood. On the one hand such drastic changes in daily routines could be detrimental to mental health. On the other hand, it might not be experienced negatively, especially because the entire population was affected. Methods The aim of this study was to ...

  11. Anxiety, Affect, Self-Esteem, and Stress: Mediation and ...

    Background Mediation analysis investigates whether a variable (i.e., mediator) changes in regard to an independent variable, in turn, affecting a dependent variable. Moderation analysis, on the other hand, investigates whether the statistical interaction between independent variables predict a dependent variable. Although this difference between these two types of analysis is explicit in ...

  12. Mental health before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal

    By late April, 2020, mental health in the UK had deteriorated compared with pre-COVID-19 trends. Policies emphasising the needs of women, young people, and those with preschool aged children are likely to play an important part in preventing future mental illness.

  13. Social media use and its impact on adolescent mental health: An

    As Table 1, Table 2, Table 3 show, 21 out of the 25 reviews agreed that the evidence on which their conclusions are based is primarily cross-sectional so that causal conclusions are not warranted. Other identified gaps involved the lack of attention to mediators to explain the association of SMU with mental health (e.g. [24, 32, 37]), and the lack of attention to risk and protective factors ...

  14. (PDF) A Correlational Study: Quality of Life and Mental Health of

    The quality of life and mental health of the participants are highly connected with their age, gender, year level, and family socioeconomic situation. ... Discover the world's research. 25 ...

  15. Full article: A systematic review: the influence of social media on

    Children and adolescent mental health. The World Health Organization (WHO, Citation 2017) reported that 10-20% of children and adolescents worldwide experience mental health problems.It is estimated that 50% of all mental disorders are established by the age of 14 and 75% by the age of 18 (Kessler et al., Citation 2007; Kim-Cohen et al., Citation 2003).

  16. 100+ Mental Health Research Topic Ideas (+ Free Webinar)

    Here are a few ideas to get you started. The impact of genetics on the susceptibility to depression. Efficacy of antidepressants vs. cognitive behavioural therapy. The role of gut microbiota in mood regulation. Cultural variations in the experience and diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

  17. A scoping review of the literature on the current mental health status

    A scoping review of the academic literature on the mental health of physicians and physicians-in-training in North America was conducted using Arksey and O'Malley's [] methodological framework.Our review objectives and broad focus, including the general questions posed to conduct the review, lend themselves to a scoping review approach, which is suitable for the analysis of a broader range ...

  18. Mental Health Problems among Young People—A Scoping Review of Help

    1. Introduction. Young people's mental health is a major public health issue. Mental health problems among young people contribute to impaired physical and mental health extending into adulthood [1,2,3].Promoting young people's mental health is an integral component in ensuring their development and improving health and social wellbeing across their lifespan [].

  19. (PDF) Mental Health among Adolescents

    The present research paper explored to study the level of mental health among adolescents. Method: The present study consisted sample of 40 subjects divided in two groups (Boys and Girls) each ...

  20. 55 Research Questions About Mental Health

    Mental health and related conditions are a hot-button healthcare topic in 2024. With an estimated one in five Americans living with a mental health condition, ongoing research into the causes, treatment options, and possible triggers has never been more necessary.. Research in the mental health space helps fill knowledge gaps and create a fuller picture for patients, healthcare professionals ...

  21. Commercial determinants of mental ill health: An umbrella review

    Introduction. Factors that determine mental health are both complex and interrelated [].Globally, around 1 in 8 people are living with a diagnosed mental health disorder [] - although this is likely an underestimate of the true proportion of people living with mental ill health.Existing research shows a focus on individual susceptibility and life experiences such as childhood trauma.

  22. User engagement in clinical trials of digital mental health

    Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) overcome traditional barriers enabling wider access to mental health support and allowing individuals to manage their treatment. How individuals engage with DMHIs impacts the intervention effect. This review determined whether the impact of user engagement was assessed in the intervention effect in Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) evaluating DMHIs ...

  23. The Effects of Mental Health Issues and Academic Performance

    The mental health of students has a significant impact on their academic performance. This study is aimed at investigating the effects of mental health issues on the academic performance of Albukhary International University students. A qualitative method and a semi-structured interview were used to answer the research questions. The results of the research study show that when students have ...

  24. Long COVID symptoms and demographic associations: A retrospective case

    The long-term effects of COVID-19 are still being studied, and the incidence rate of LC may change over time. In the UK, studies have explored LC symptoms and risk factors in non-hospitalised individuals using primary care records 4 and consolidated evidence on persistent symptoms and their associations in broader populations. 5 Additionally, there has been significant interest in Patient ...

  25. Video games can actually improve mental health

    SUITA, Japan — In a plot twist worthy of the most engaging video game, new research suggests that leveling up your gaming habits might just level up your mental health.The study turns the conventional wisdom about video games on its head, revealing that picking up a controller could be more than just a way to pass the time - it could be a power-up for your psychological well-being.

  26. Experience sampling methodology in mental health research: new insights

    Experience sampling methodology in mental health research: new insights and technical developments ... In a general population sample of women, ... The second and third author contributed equally to this paper. This work was supported by a Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) Odysseus grant (G0F8416N) and a European Research Council consolidator ...

  27. Mental Health Issues and Challenges in India: A Review

    Based on a sample of 30 respondents selected from the different villages of primary health center Badugam tulail, Gurez, the study uses a qualitative research design through structured interview ...

  28. Health Statistics

    Our statistical products cover a wide variety of health topics suitable for community health assessments, research, and public inquiry. All statistical reports and webpages are maintained by the Health Informatics Office within the Pennsylvania Department of Health. A fly er (PDF) listing our materials is available for download.

  29. September National Health Observances: Healthy Aging, Sickle Cell

    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sponsors National Recovery Month to raise awareness about mental health and addiction recovery. Share our MyHealthfinder resources on substance use and misuse — and be sure to check out Healthy People 2030's evidence-based resources related to drug and alcohol use.

  30. Social Media Use and Its Connection to Mental Health: A Systematic

    Abstract. Social media are responsible for aggravating mental health problems. This systematic study summarizes the effects of social network usage on mental health. Fifty papers were shortlisted from google scholar databases, and after the application of various inclusion and exclusion criteria, 16 papers were chosen and all papers were ...