Availability and use of institutional support programs for emergency department healthcare personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. by Karin F Hoth, Patrick Ten Eyck, Karisa K Harland, Anusha Krishnadasan, Robert M Rodriguez, Juan Carlos C Montoy, Linder H Wendt, William Mower, Kelli Wallace, Scott Santibañez, David A Talan, Nicholas M Mohr, Project COVERED Emergency Department Network

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>The COVID-19 pandemic placed health care personnel (HCP) at risk for stress, anxiety, burnout, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To address this, hospitals developed programs to mitigate risk. …”
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Genome-wide association study identifies four pan-ancestry loci for suicidal ideation in the Million Veteran Program. by Allison E Ashley-Koch, Nathan A Kimbrel, Xue J Qin, Jennifer H Lindquist, Melanie E Garrett, Michelle F Dennis, Lauren P Hair, Jennifer E Huffman, Daniel A Jacobson, Ravi K Madduri, Hilary Coon, Anna R Docherty, Jooeun Kang, Niamh Mullins, Douglas M Ruderfer, VA Million Veteran Program (MVP), MVP Suicide Exemplar Workgroup, International Suicide Genetics Consortium, Philip D Harvey, Benjamin H McMahon, David W Oslin, Elizabeth R Hauser, Michael A Hauser, Jean C Beckham

“…Conditional analysis on PTSD and MDD attenuated most pan-ancestry and EA GWS signals for SI without SA to nominal significance, with the exception of EXD3 which remained GWS. …”
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Prevalence, predictors, and economic burden of mental health disorders among asylum seekers, refugees and migrants from African countries: A scoping review. by Wael Osman, France Ncube, Kamil Shaaban, Alaa Dafallah

“…Furthermore, mental illnesses, such as PTSD and depression, are not only persistent, but can also be transmitted to children. …”
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Psychological and neuropsychological clinical impact in brain cancer patients and evidence-based psychological intervention: a systematic review of the literature by Pasquale Caponnetto, Giulia Schilirò, Marilena Maglia, Graziella Chiara Prezzavento, Chris Baeken, Maria Catena Quattropani

“…Various medical, surgical, and interventional procedures, alongside the distinct tumor localization, have been linked to an elevated predisposition towards psychological disorders, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and cognitive impairments. # Objective To systematically review the literature on neurocognitive rehabilitation of patients before and after brain cancer…”
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Prevalence and Predictors of Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms among Uyghurs Abroad by Semire Erkuygur, Sena Akbay-Safi, Ibrahim Senay

“…Being intimidated or bothered predicted PTSS among the participants who exhibited possible signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD; N = 116), and worrying about one’s own family was a predictor of PTSS symptoms in the total sample.…”
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Casual associations between frailty and nine mental disorders: bidirectional Mendelian randomisation study by Yong Zhou, Jiayue Duan, Jiayi Zhu, Yunying Huang, Tao Tu, Keke Wu, Qiuzhen Lin, Yingxu Ma, Qiming Liu

“…Additionally, higher frailty levels are associated with anxiety and PTSD, and suicide attempts are correlated with increased frailty. …”
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Implementation of Peer-Led Seeking Safety for Women in Jail by Kathryn M. M. Nowotny, Danielle Lee Estes, Krystle Nicole Culbertson, Ladies Empowerment and Action Program

“…Women are the fastest-growing segment of the incarcerated population and experience high rates of cumulative trauma exposure, mental illness, and PTSD. The aim of this study is to assess the implementation of a peer-led Seeking Safety (an evidence-based intervention for addressing trauma and addiction) pilot program for women in jail. …”
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Wanting to Forget: Intrusive and Delusional Memories from Critical Illness by Lauren Doig, Kevin Solverson

“…Intrusive memories contribute to psychological morbidity post critical illness, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and reduced health-related quality of life. …”
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Long COVID-19: Psychological symptoms in COVID-19 and probiotics as an adjunct therapy by Angel Yun-Kuan Thye, Loh Teng-Hern Tan, Jodi Woan-Fei Law, Priyia Pusparajah, Vengadesh Letchumanan

“…This review discusses the possible causes, prevalence, and risk factors of COVID-19 associated psychological manifestations, namely anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although the exact cause is yet to be determined, it is likely multifactorial involving environmental, biological, and psychological factors due to the pandemic. …”
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Immediate shock and residual stress: Unmasking the dual dynamics of covid-19 on the mental health of health professionals in China by Suyi Duan

“… # Results The study confirms anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, PTSD, and burnout among medical personnel as immediate shock and residual stress, along with its demographic variations. …”
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Trauma healing for children affected by the Pasaman, West Pasaman earthquake by Elfendi Rudi, Asrawati

“…The study highlights the importance of early psychological interventions, such as CBT, to prevent the long-term effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety in children. Observational data revealed that about 57.9% of the children experienced sleep disturbances post-earthquake, with significant improvements following the trauma healing activities. …”
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A Case of Persistent Generalized Retrograde Autobiographical Amnesia Subsequent to the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 by Yuji Odagaki

“…He also experienced some symptoms associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), such as intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and nightmares. …”
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A scoping review of the Trauma Recovery Center model for underserved victims of violent crime by Annette M. Dekker, Jennifer Wang, Jason Burton, Breena R. Taira

“…Individuals who completed mental health services showed improvement in PTSD, anxiety, and depression symptoms, while experiencing lower rates of injury recidivism. …”
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The mental health of Ukrainian refugees: a narrative review by Emily Ellis, Cassie Hazell, Oliver Mason

“…Four themes were identified: (1) General Psychological Distress, (2) Common Mental Health Problems, (3) PTSD and Trauma, and (4) Coping and Resilience. This review sheds light on the current mental health of Ukrainian refugees and highlights a number of risk and mitigating factors in relation to specific mental health conditions. …”
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Volunteer-aholism: A comprehensive model of personality, burnout, and mental distress in a sample of healthcare first responders of the Italian Red Cross Auxiliary Corps by Livio TARCHI, Pietro CRESCENZO, Giovanni CASTELLINI, Valdo RICCA, Kristian TALAMONTI, Fabio RISPOLI, Sefa BULUT, Amelia RIZZO, Salvatore ZAFFINA, Gabriele GIORGI, Francesco CHIRICO

“…An online questionnaire was proposed as composed of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment, Patient Health Questionnaire, Single-item PTSD Screener, Maslach Burnout Inventory, and Big Five Inventory. …”
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Conflict-related and sexual trauma in treatment-seeking Arabic-speaking men: a cross-sectional studyResearch in context by Max Vöhringer, Freya Specht, Christine Knaevelsrud, Birgit Wagner, Maria Böttche, Yuriy Nesterko

“…The ST + CRT group scored higher on measures of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to all other groups; significant differences between the groups were found on both these primary outcomes (depression: F(df) = 3.65 (3, 503.33), p < 0.05; PTSD: F(df) = 5.71 (3, 507.57), p < 0.01). …”
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Biallelic SLC13A1 loss-of-function variants result in impaired sulfate transport and skeletal phenotypes, including short stature, scoliosis, and skeletal dysplasia by Christina G. Tise, Katie Ashton, Lachlan de Hayr, Kun-Di Lee, Omkar L. Patkar, Emma Krzesinski, Jennifer A. Bassetti, Erin M. Carter, Cathleen Raggio, Andreas Zankl, Anas M. Khanshour, Kristhen N. Atala, Jonathan J. Rios, Carol A. Wise, Ying Zhu, Futao Zhang, Tony Roscioli, Michael Buckley, Robert J. Harvey, Paul A. Dawson

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Addressing all the psychosocial risk factors in the workplace requires a comprehensive and interdisciplinary strategy and specific tools by Francesco CHIRICO, Gabriele GIORGI, Nicola MAGNAVITA

“…Work-related stress and high emotional demands can lead to chronic stress adaptation disorders, anxiety, depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), mainly affecting healthcare professionals. …”
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Psychological differences in food addiction and binge eating in a general Polish population by Jagoda Różycka, Ari Nowacki, Marta Łukowska, Maryla Sokołowska, Joanna Zielińska, Roksana Duszkiewicz, Monika M. Stojek

“…Abstract The aim of the study was to identify the prevalence of food addiction (FA) and binge eating (BE) in a general Polish population, to explore the differences between these constructs, and to examine psychological differences among FA, BE, and FA + BE groups. 2123 participants completed the questionnaires: Yale Food Addiction Scale 2.0, Binge Eating Scale, The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5, Life Events Checklist, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Short UPPS-P scale (impulsive traits), Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale − 21 items. 492 participants reported clinically significant symptoms of FA, BE, or both. …”
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