Identifying unique subgroups in suicide risks among psychiatric outpatients

Background: The presence of psychiatric disorders is widely recognized as one of the primary risk factors for suicide. A significant proportion of individuals receiving outpatient psychiatric treatment exhibit varying degrees of suicidal behaviors, which may range from mild suicidal ideations to overt suicide attempts. This study aims to elucidate the transdiagnostic symptom dimensions and associated suicidal […]

Prevalence and correlates of severe anxiety in patients with first hospitalization for major depressive disorder combined with dyslipidemia: A large sample cross-sectional study

Background: Anxiety symptoms and dyslipidemia are common co-morbidities in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), and there are complex pathophysiologic as well as clinical mechanisms underlying the association between the three. In this study, we investigated the prevalence and associated factors of severe anxiety in first-time hospitalized patients with MDD with dyslipidemia. Methods: We included 708 patients […]

Emotional dysregulation in adolescents: Implications for the development of severe psychiatric

Well-tuned emotional regulation is fundamental for human life and psychological well-being. Negative physiological emotions are counterbalanced by positive ones, and this equilibrium is the mainstay of human physiological affective states. However, this mechanism may sometimes become dysfunctional when negative emotions are not correctly counterbalanced, causing maladaptive behaviors, especially during adolescence. A very interesting review by […]

Young adults’ views on the mechanisms underpinning the impact of pets on symptoms of anxiety and depression

Introduction: Emerging adulthood is considered a peak age for the onset of mental health difficulties with approximately 75% of mental health disorders being diagnosed during this developmental period. Companion animals confer both risk and benefits to mental health yet the potential underpinning mechanisms which explain such impacts are not fully understood. This study aimed to gather […]

Canadian guidelines for the assessment and treatment of anxiety in older adults 2024

The objective of these guidelines is to provide practical and evidence based guidance on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of anxiety in older adults. The target audience is health care providers caring for the mental health of older adults, including primary care physicians, nurses and nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other allied health […]

The relationship between ambivalence over emotional expression and nonsuicidal self-injury among Chinese adolescents: A longitudinal moderated mediation model

Background: Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) has become a significant mental health concern for adolescents. Previous empirical studies have shown that ambivalence over emotional expression is positively associated with negative emotions and behaviors. However, little is known about the relationship between ambivalence over emotional expression and NSSI among adolescents. Therefore, this study used a longitudinal design to examine […]

Racial and gender disparities in suicide and mental health care utilization in a pediatric primary care setting

Purpose: We examined racial and gender disparities in the underrecognition of mental health disorders in adolescents and young adults as defined by a suicide-related diagnosis without a previous mental or behavioral health diagnosis. Methods: We employed a series of adjusted mixed multilevel logistic regression models to determine the odds of specific mental health diagnoses (anxiety, […]

Linking trauma to mental health in the statewide Texas Youth Depression and Suicide Research Network (TX-YDSRN)

Rates of youth depression and suicide are rising worldwide and represent public health crises. The present study examined the relationship between trauma history and symptoms of depression, suicidal ideation, and anxiety among suicidal and depressed youth. A diverse group of 1000 8–20-year-olds enrolled in the statewide Texas Youth Depression and Suicide Research Network (TX-YDSRN) reported […]

Suicidal ideation among young adults in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from a population-based cross-sectional study

Using data from the 2020 and 2021 cycles of the Survey on COVID-19 and Mental Health,we examined suicidal ideation among adults in Canada aged 18 to 34 years. The prevalence of suicidal ideation among adults aged 18 to 34 years was 4.2% in fall 2020 and 8.0% in spring 2021. The subgroup of adults aged […]

Social anxiety and suicidal ideation among middle-school students in China: A mediation model of internet addiction

Background: Suicide is a fatal public health issue for adolescents, and it is of great significance to explore the precursors of suicidal behaviors, especially suicidal ideation. However, the relationship between social anxiety and suicidal ideation and its mechanism are still unclear. The study aims to examine the association between social anxiety and suicidal ideation and the […]

Seasonal trends in antidepressant prescribing, depression, anxiety and self-harm in adolescents and young adults: An open cohort study using English primary care data

Background There is an increasing demand for mental health services for young people, which may vary across the year. Objective To determine whether there are seasonal patterns in primary care antidepressant prescribing and mental health issues in adolescents and young adults. Methods This cohort study used anonymised electronic health records from general practices in England contributing to QResearch. […]

Low emotional intelligence: A precursor of mental health derangements among adolescents

Introduction: Emotional intelligence (EI) is the most researched psychological construct in the 21st century. It predicts success and happiness in life and is suggested as a predictor of mental health (MH). We aimed to assess whether low EI among adolescents acts as a precursor of their MH derangements. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was carried […]

Stepped-care versus therapist-guided, internet-based cognitive behaviour therapy for childhood and adolescent anxiety: A non-inferiority trial

Objective This preregistered randomized trial examined whether a stepped-care approach to internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT-SC) is non-inferior to therapist-guided ICBT (ICBT-TG) for child and adolescent anxiety. Method Participants were 137 Australians, aged 8–17 years (56 male), with a primary anxiety disorder. This randomized, non-inferiority trial compared ICBT-SC to an evidence-based, ICBT-TG program with assessments conducted at baseline, 12 weeks and […]

Prospective longitudinal associations between adverse childhood experiences and adult mental health outcomes: A protocol for a systematic review and meta‑analysis

Background Research cites a strong, dose–response relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and poor adult mental health outcomes including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), self-harm, suicidality, and psychotic-like experiences. Aim To systematically investigate the existence and strength of association between ACEs and adult mental health outcomes in prospective longitudinal studies. The review will focus […]

Uncertainty, anxiety and the post-pandemic economic environment

There is ample evidence from medical and social sciences that economic crises impact on individual mental health. This makes neuro-psychiatric dynamics and individual mental health, particularly that of entrepreneurs, relevant for economic policy designers. At the same time, economic policies can have an impact on mental health, reducing or increasing economic uncertainty and, consequently, changing […]

Depression and anxiety-related disorders and suicide among Swedish male elite football players: A nationwide cohort study

Objective To assess whether male elite football players, during and after their active career, were at increased risk of depression and anxiety-related disorders and suicide, as compared with the general male population. Methods We included male football players active in the Swedish top division 1924–2019 and general male population (matched to football players based on age and […]

Suicidal ideation among Canadian adults during the COVID‑19 pandemic: The role of psychosocial factors and substance use behaviours

Background Suicide is one of the most important and increasing public health agenda around the world. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns have been raised about the potential adverse impacts of the pandemic on suicide-related outcomes. The main objective of this study was to examine the association of psychosocial risk factors (mental health illnesses and social […]

Predictors of suicide risk and mental health outcomes among Hong Kong veterinarians: A cross-sectional study

The professional quality of life (ProQOL) in the veterinary profession has gained increasing attention, yet little is known about its association with the mental health status of Hong Kong veterinarians. This study aimed to examine the impact of elements that make up ProQOL on the risk of suicide, depression, and anxiety among Hong Kong veterinarians. […]

Assessing internalizing disorders and sleep in school-age children: A new parent report Behavioral Health Screen

Depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance are common among school-age children and can impair functioning. Schools are in a unique position to assess and refer these children for intervention services, but standardized screening is underutilized. One challenge with screening is the lack of psychometrically strong mental health screening tools that can be efficiently and effectively administered […]

A latent class analysis of mental health severity and alcohol consumption: Associations with COVID-19 related quarantining, isolation, suicidal ideations, and physical activity

The present study examined latent class cluster group patterns based on measures of depression and anxiety symptom severity and alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hypothesized correlates with latent class cluster groups including quarantining, self-isolation, suicidal ideations, sitting hours per day, and physical activity (vigorous intensity exercise in minutes per week) were examined. The delimited […]

Identifying the bridge between anxiety response to COVID-19 and depression symptoms in general population: A network analysis

Background: Previous studies have suggested links between anxiety response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and depression symptoms in general population. However, a symptom-level investigation has not been reported. Objective: This study aimed to use network analysis to identify central symptoms and bridge symptoms that link COVID-19 anxiety and depression. Methods: Data from 1788 participants were analyzed. Coronavirus anxiety […]

Depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation in young adults 5 years after undergoing bariatric surgery as adolescents

Purpose: Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is increasingly used in adolescents. The aim was to explore symptoms of depression and anxiety in young adults over 5 years’ follow-up after undergoing MBS. Methods: Beck Depression Inventory-2 and the Beck Anxiety Inventory were used to assess symptoms of depression and anxiety in 62 patients 1, 2, and 5 years […]

Bridge connection between depression and anxiety symptoms and lifestyles in Chinese residents from a network perspective

Background: Lifestyle habits are vital components of the culture of mental health treatment settings. We examined the bridge connection between depressive and anxiety symptoms and lifestyles from a network perspective using a population-based study. Methods: Face-to-face interviews were conducted with a provincially representative sample of 13,768 inhabitants from the Guangdong Sleep and Psychosomatic Health Survey based on […]