Article
Psychology, Clinical
Daniel Kwasi Ahorsu, Chung-Ying Lin, Vida Imani, Mohsen Saffari, Mark D. Griffiths, Amir H. Pakpour
Summary: The Fear of COVID-19 Scale is a reliable and valid tool for assessing fear of COVID-19 among the general population and can help alleviate individual fears of COVID-19.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Alize J. Ferrari, Damian F. Santomauro, Ana M. Mantilla Herrera, Jamileh Shadid, Charlie Ashbaugh, Holly E. Erskine, Fiona J. Charlson, Louisa Degenhardt, James G. Scott, John J. McGrath, Peter Allebeck, Corina Benjet, Nicholas J. K. Breitborde, Traolach Brugha, Xiaochen Dai, Lalit Dandona, Rakhi Dandona, Florian Fischer, Juanita A. Haagsma, Josep Maria Haro, Christian Kieling, Ann Kristin Skrindo Knudsen, G. Anil Kumar, Janni Leung, Azeem Majeed, Philip B. Mitchell, Modhurima Moitra, Ali H. Mokdad, Mariam Molokhia, Scott B. Patten, George C. Patton, Michael R. Phillips, Joan B. Soriano, Dan J. Stein, Murray B. Stein, Cassandra E. Szoeke, Mohsen Naghavi, Simon Hay, Christopher J. L. Murray, Theo Vos, Harvey A. Whiteford
Summary: The Global Burden of Diseases Study in 2019 showed that mental disorders remained among the top ten leading causes of burden worldwide, with no reduction in burden since 1990. The majority of the burden in disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) came from years lived with disability (YLDs).
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Marco Solmi, Joaquim Radua, Miriam Olivola, Enrico Croce, Livia Soardo, Gonzalo Salazar de Pablo, Jae Il Shin, James B. Kirkbride, Peter Jones, Jae Han Kim, Jong Yeob Kim, Andre F. Carvalho, Mary V. Seeman, Christoph U. Correll, Paolo Fusar-Poli
Summary: This study emphasizes the importance of promoting good mental health, prevention, and early intervention before the onset of mental disorders. It found that different types of mental disorders have different age at onset characteristics, providing valuable guidance for the timing of interventions for specific mental disorders.
MOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Ulrike Ravens-Sieberer, Anne Kaman, Michael Erhart, Janine Devine, Robert Schlack, Christiane Otto
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the mental health and health-related quality of life of children and adolescents in Germany. Over two-thirds of the participants reported being highly burdened by the pandemic, with those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with migration backgrounds, and limited living spaces being significantly more affected.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Eric Robinson, Angelina R. Sutin, Michael Daly, Andrew Jones
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, there was an overall increase in mental health symptoms observed, which declined over time and returned to pre-pandemic levels by mid-2020 among most population sub-groups and symptom types.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Lilly Shanahan, Annekatrin Steinhoff, Laura Bechtiger, Aja L. Murray, Amy Nivette, Urs Hepp, Denis Ribeaud, Manuel Eisner
Summary: This study examines the emotional distress experienced by young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, comparing it to their pre-pandemic distress levels. The study finds that pre-pandemic distress, as well as economic and psychosocial stressors during the pandemic, are strongly associated with emotional distress. COVID-19-related health risk exposures do not have a significant impact on emotional distress. Effective coping strategies include maintaining a daily routine, engaging in physical activity, and positive reappraisal or reframing.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Felicia Ceban, Susan Ling, Leanna M. W. Lui, Yena Lee, Hartej Gill, Kayla M. Teopiz, Nelson B. Rodrigues, Mehala Subramaniapillai, Joshua D. Di Vincenzo, Bing Cao, Kangguang Lin, Rodrigo B. Mansur, Roger C. Ho, Joshua D. Rosenblat, Kamilla W. Miskowiak, Maj Vinberg, Vladimir Maletic, Roger S. McIntyre
Summary: Post-COVID-19 syndrome, characterized by persistent symptoms after resolution of acute infection, is associated with significant fatigue and cognitive impairment. This study aimed to quantify the proportion of individuals experiencing fatigue and cognitive impairment 12 or more weeks after COVID-19 diagnosis, and to explore the inflammatory and functional consequences of post-COVID-19 syndrome. The results showed that a significant proportion of individuals continue to experience fatigue and cognitive impairment even after 12 or more weeks of COVID-19 diagnosis. Additionally, some individuals showed elevated levels of inflammatory markers and significant functional impairment.
BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Daniel Freeman, Bao S. Loe, Andrew Chadwick, Cristian Vaccari, Felicity Waite, Laina Rosebrock, Lucy Jenner, Ariane Petit, Stephan Lewandowsky, Samantha Vanderslott, Stefania Innocenti, Michael Larkin, Alberto Giubilini, Ly-Mee Yu, Helen McShane, Andrew J. Pollard, Sinead Lambe
Summary: The study aimed to estimate the willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, identify predictive socio-demographic factors, and determine potential causes in order to provide guidance on information provision. The findings showed that willingness to take the vaccine is closely linked to recognition of its collective importance, and factors such as conspiracy beliefs lower vaccine uptake. Socio-demographic factors such as age, gender, income, and ethnicity also played a role in vaccine hesitancy.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Daniel Freeman, Felicity Waite, Laina Rosebrock, Ariane Petit, Chiara Causier, Anna East, Lucy Jenner, Ashley-Louise Teale, Lydia Carr, Sophie Mulhall, Emily Bold, Sinead Lambe
Summary: In England, there is a significant endorsement of conspiracy beliefs about the coronavirus. These beliefs are associated with less compliance with government guidelines and a greater unwillingness to undergo future tests and treatment. They are also connected to other forms of mistrust.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Urvashi Panchal, Gonzalo Salazar de Pablo, Macarena Franco, Carmen Moreno, Mara Parellada, Celso Arango, Paolo Fusar-Poli
Summary: This study reviews the existing literature on the impact of COVID-19 lockdown measures on the mental health of children and adolescents. The findings show that anxiety and depression symptoms are common, and children and adolescents frequently experience irritability and anger. Special needs, pre-existing mental disorders, and excessive media exposure are significant risk factors for anxiety, while good parent-child communication can be protective.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Michael Daly, Angelina R. Sutin, Eric Robinson
Summary: This observational study examines changes in mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK. The findings show a significant increase in the prevalence of mental health problems, with certain demographic groups being more vulnerable.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Mariah T. Hawes, Aline K. Szenczy, Daniel N. Klein, Greg Hajcak, Brady D. Nelson
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased depression and anxiety symptoms among adolescents and young adults in Long Island, New York, particularly among females. Concerns related to school and home confinement during the pandemic were independently associated with changes in symptoms.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Begum Satici, Mehmet Saricali, Seydi Ahmet Satici, Mark D. Griffiths
Summary: This study aims to investigate the psychological consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results show that intolerance of uncertainty has a direct impact on mental wellbeing, and this relationship is mediated by rumination and fear of COVID-19.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Hasina Samji, Judy We, Amilya Ladak, Caralyn Vossen, Evelyn Stewart, Naomi Dove, David Long, Gaelen Snell
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant negative impact on the mental health of children and adolescents, leading to increased fear, depressive and anxious symptoms compared to before the pandemic. Older adolescents, girls, and those with neurodiversities or chronic physical conditions are more likely to experience adverse mental health outcomes, while factors like physical exercise, access to entertainment, positive familial relationships, and social support are associated with better mental health outcomes.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Paolo Soraci, Ambra Ferrari, Francesco A. Abbiati, Elena Del Fante, Rosanna De Pace, Antonino Urso, Mark D. Griffiths
Summary: The study examined the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) and found that it has satisfactory validity and reliability. The scale showed good correlations with other assessment tools, indicating its effectiveness in measuring fear of COVID-19 among the Italian population.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Najmuj Sakib, A. K. M. Israfil Bhuiyan, Sahadat Hossain, Firoj Al Mamun, Ismail Hosen, Abu Hasnat Abdullah, Abedin Sarker, Mohammad Sarif Mohiuddin, Istihak Rayhan, Moazzem Hossain, Tajuddin Sikder, David Gozal, Mohammad Muhit, S. M. Shariful Islam, Mark D. Griffiths, Amir H. Pakpour, Mohammed A. Mamun
Summary: The study aimed to translate and validate the FCV-19S scale in Bangla and evaluate its reliability and validity. The Bangla version of FCV-19S showed good internal reliability and consistency, and was significantly correlated with other questionnaires. It can be a useful tool for assessing the psychological impact of fear from COVID-19 infection in the Bangla-speaking population.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Review
Neurosciences
Naomi P. Friedman, Trevor W. Robbins
Summary: Concepts of cognitive control and executive function are defined in relation to goal-directed behavior versus habits, controlled versus automatic processing, and the functions of the prefrontal cortex and related regions and networks. There is unity and diversity in cognitive control constructs, including general cognitive control and components specific to mental set shifting and working memory updating. The relationships of cognitive control with psychopathology, impulsivity, genetic studies, and psychiatric classification are also explored.
NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Katherine Tombeau Cost, Jennifer Crosbie, Evdokia Anagnostou, Catherine S. Birken, Alice Charach, Suneeta Monga, Elizabeth Kelley, Rob Nicolson, Jonathon L. Maguire, Christie L. Burton, Russell J. Schachar, Paul D. Arnold, Daphne J. Korczak
Summary: This study examined the impact of COVID-19 emergency measures on child/adolescent mental health, finding that most children/adolescents experienced deterioration across various domains, with those with pre-existing psychiatric diagnoses experiencing more severe deterioration. Increased stress from social isolation was associated with deterioration, while economic concerns were linked to improvement in certain mental health domains. Enhancing social interactions for children/adolescents will be crucial in mitigating the effects of current and future waves of COVID-19.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Joanna Moncrieff, Ruth E. Cooper, Tom Stockmann, Simone Amendola, Michael P. Hengartner, Mark A. Horowitz
Summary: The serotonin hypothesis of depression, which suggests that depression is caused by lowered serotonin activity or concentrations, lacks consistent evidence based on the synthesis and evaluation of research in this field. This umbrella review found no substantial association between serotonin and depression, while suggesting that long-term antidepressant use may reduce serotonin concentration.
MOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Letter
Psychology, Clinical
Gul Deniz Salali, Mete Sefa Uysal
Summary: The study found that vaccine hesitancy for COVID-19 is significant, especially in Turkey. Belief in the natural origin of the novel coronavirus is associated with higher acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine. Wider communication of the scientific consensus on the origin of the virus may help address vaccine hesitancy.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
