2025
Exposome-Wide Gene-By-Environment Interaction Study of Psychotic Experiences in the UK Biobank
Lin B, Pries L, Arias-Magnasco A, Klingenberg B, Linden D, Blokland G, van der Meer D, Luykx J, Rutten B, Guloksuz S. Exposome-Wide Gene-By-Environment Interaction Study of Psychotic Experiences in the UK Biobank. Biological Psychiatry Global Open Science 2025, 5: 100460. DOI: 10.1016/j.bpsgos.2025.100460.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGene-by-environment interactionsPRS-SCZUK BiobankExposome-wide association studyPsychotic experiencesPolygenic risk scoresAssociated with psychotic experiencesMental distressRisk scoreAssociation studiesSleep problemsBiobankAdditive interactionPsychosis riskAgnostic analysisCorrelation testXWASGenetic vulnerabilityDistressParticipantsScoresCorrelation analysisExposureStudyRisk
2024
Young adults, particularly young women, account for an increasingly large share of Dutch mental healthcare expenditure over the period between 2015 and 2021
Dijkstra L, Gülöksüz S, Batalla A, van Os J. Young adults, particularly young women, account for an increasingly large share of Dutch mental healthcare expenditure over the period between 2015 and 2021. Epidemiology And Psychiatric Sciences 2024, 33: e48. PMID: 39390846, PMCID: PMC11561524, DOI: 10.1017/s2045796024000404.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental healthcare expenditureMental healthcare costsHealthcare expendituresGeneral practitionersMental distressHealthcare costsPublic mental health approachYounger ageYoung adultsMental healthcare utilisationMental health approachPostal code levelYoung womenHealthcare utilisationOlder adultsSpecialist costsHealth approachMedical specialistsHealth insuranceMedical systemAge groupsTime pointsAdultsYoung peopleLinear regressionT78. GENE-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION STUDY ON THE CORRELATES FOR PSYCHOTIC EXPERIENCES IN THE UK BIOBANK
Lin B, Pries L, Magnasco A, Gülöksüz S. T78. GENE-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION STUDY ON THE CORRELATES FOR PSYCHOTIC EXPERIENCES IN THE UK BIOBANK. European Neuropsychopharmacology 2024, 87: 195-196. DOI: 10.1016/j.euroneuro.2024.08.388.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExposome-wide association studyPolygenic risk scoresPRS-SCZGene-environment interactionsGene-environment interaction studiesPsychotic experiencesAssociation studiesPhysical health outcomesLogistic regression modelsNon-psychotic disordersHealth outcomesUK BiobankMental distressNominal significanceRisk scoreMedical conditionsSleep problemsSelf-harm behaviorsRegression modelsAdditive interactionGxE interactionsAgnostic analysisGxEGenetic underpinningsExposure to PEAssociations Between Behavioral Addictions and Mental Health Concerns During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Alimoradi Z, Broström A, Potenza M, Lin C, Pakpour A. Associations Between Behavioral Addictions and Mental Health Concerns During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Current Addiction Reports 2024, 11: 565-587. DOI: 10.1007/s40429-024-00555-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental health problemsHealth problemsSystematic reviewBehavioral addictionsMeta-analysisAssociated with more mental health problemsCOVID-19 pandemicMental health concernsMagnitude of associationReviewThe COVID-19 pandemicPreferred Reporting ItemsNewcastle Ottawa ScaleStudy's primary aimISI Web of KnowledgeFisher's z scoresWeb of KnowledgeHealthcare providersSources of heterogeneityMental distressElevated mental distressReporting ItemsOttawa ScaleInternet-related behaviorsInvestigate associationsSecondary aimEstimating the direct effects of the genetic liabilities to bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and behavioral traits on suicide attempt using a multivariable Mendelian randomization approach
Cabrera-Mendoza B, Aydin N, Fries G, Docherty A, Walss-Bass C, Polimanti R. Estimating the direct effects of the genetic liabilities to bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and behavioral traits on suicide attempt using a multivariable Mendelian randomization approach. Neuropsychopharmacology 2024, 49: 1383-1391. PMID: 38396255, DOI: 10.1038/s41386-024-01833-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAssociated with higher oddsPsychiatric Genomics ConsortiumSubstance use disordersSocioeconomic factorsMendelian randomizationBipolar disorderGenetic liabilitySuicide attemptsHigher oddsTwo-sample Mendelian randomizationGenetic liability to bipolar disorderEffects of mental distressUK Biobank (UKBLiability to bipolar disorderMultivariable MR approachMendelian randomization approachComprehensive mental health assessmentGenome-wide association dataRisk of psychiatric disordersMental health assessmentBehavioral traitsAssociated with lonelinessHigh-risk individualsMental distressContext of SA
2022
A Preregistered, Systematic Review Considering Mindfulness-Based Interventions and Neurofeedback for Targeting Affective and Cognitive Processes in Behavioral Addictions
Brandtner A, Antons S, King D, Potenza M, Tang Y, Blycker G, Brand M, Liebherr M. A Preregistered, Systematic Review Considering Mindfulness-Based Interventions and Neurofeedback for Targeting Affective and Cognitive Processes in Behavioral Addictions. Clinical Psychology Science And Practice 2022, 29: 379-392. DOI: 10.1037/cps0000075.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMindfulness-based interventionsCognitive biasesInhibitory controlAddictive behaviorsBehavioral addictionsMindfulness-based cognitive therapyCognitive behavioral therapyEmpirical intervention studiesMindfulness-based techniquesMental distressCognitive processesNeurofeedback techniquesCognitive therapyMindfulness interventionBehavioral therapyTherapeutic changePromising interventionNeurofeedbackCore processesResearch evidenceDistressBiasesAddictionIntervention studiesInterventionSmartphone technology to monitor physical activity among medical students and its association with mental distress
Dissanayake Y, Warnasekara J, Agampodi S. Smartphone technology to monitor physical activity among medical students and its association with mental distress. Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2022, 16: 29. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v16i2.7702.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHousehold Food Insecurity, Mental Distress and Sleep Quality Among Latinas at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Bermúdez-Millán A, Segura-Pérez S, Wagner J, Grady J, Pérez-Escamilla R. Household Food Insecurity, Mental Distress and Sleep Quality Among Latinas at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes. Current Developments In Nutrition 2022, 6: 6009140. PMCID: PMC9193542, DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzac051.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPittsburgh Sleep Quality IndexPoor sleep qualitySleep qualityHousehold food insecurityRisk factorsDepressive symptomsPreliminary cross-sectional analysisMental distressIndependent risk factorFood insecureUS Household Food Security Survey ModuleSleep Quality IndexType 2 diabetesGroup differencesWorse sleep qualityHousehold Food Security Survey ModuleFood Security Survey ModuleCross-sectional analysisElevated anxiety symptomsHFI statusKidney diseaseFood insecuritySignificant associationSymptomsMarital statusTransactional sex work and HIV among women in conflict-affected Northeastern Uganda: a population-based study
Mootz JJ, Odejimi OA, Bhattacharya A, Kann B, Ettelbrick J, Mello M, Wainberg ML, Khoshnood K. Transactional sex work and HIV among women in conflict-affected Northeastern Uganda: a population-based study. Conflict And Health 2022, 16: 8. PMID: 35216637, PMCID: PMC8876753, DOI: 10.1186/s13031-022-00441-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV-positive serostatusTransactional sex workHIV infectionRisk factorsMultivariate logistic regression modelSignificant global health issueMultiple traumatic stressorsPopulation-based studyCross-sectional surveyDistrict of residenceSex workLogistic regression modelsGlobal health issueHIV outcomesPrevention settingHIV pandemicSerostatusHealth issuesMental distressUgandan districtsTransactional sexHealthcare servicesTraumatic stressorsInfectionExposure
2021
Armed conflict, HIV, and syndemic risk markers of mental distress, alcohol misuse, and intimate partner violence among couples in Uganda
Mootz JJ, Basaraba CN, Corbeil T, Johnson K, Kubanga KP, Wainberg ML, Khoshnood K. Armed conflict, HIV, and syndemic risk markers of mental distress, alcohol misuse, and intimate partner violence among couples in Uganda. Journal Of Traumatic Stress 2021, 34: 1016-1026. PMID: 34647647, PMCID: PMC8530966, DOI: 10.1002/jts.22740.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSyndemic problemsHIV statusRisk markersIntimate partner violenceSyndemic scoreAlcohol misuseMale partnersMental distressUnknown HIV statusPopulation-based studyRisk of maleHIV/AIDSFemale intimate partner violencePartner violencePsychosocial interventionsHIVSignificant total effectWomenProblem scoresHigh rateNortheastern UgandaMen's exposureExposureConflict exposureTotal effectPeer support work for people experiencing mental distress attending the emergency department: Exploring the potential
Brasier C, Roennfeldt H, Hamilton B, Martel A, Hill N, Stratford A, Buchanan‐Hagen S, Byrne L, Castle D, Cocks N, Davidson L, Brophy L. Peer support work for people experiencing mental distress attending the emergency department: Exploring the potential. Emergency Medicine Australasia 2021, 34: 78-84. PMID: 34490720, DOI: 10.1111/1742-6723.13848.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeer support workersPeer support workMental distressED staffSupport personsSupport workersPeer workersEmergency departmentED servicesFocus groupsED contextCo-produced qualitative studyExpert panelDistressEDQualitative studyMulti-disciplinary research teamSignificant workforceGroupWorkersStaffWell-Being of Health Care Professionals Treating Opioid Use Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results From a National Survey
Blevins D, Henry BF, Sung M, Edelman EJ, Black AC, Dawes M, Molfenter T, Hagle H, Drexler K, Cates-Wessel K, Levin FR. Well-Being of Health Care Professionals Treating Opioid Use Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results From a National Survey. Psychiatric Services 2021, 73: 374-380. PMID: 34369804, PMCID: PMC8825878, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.202100080.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultilevel multivariate logistic regression modelsCOVID-19COVID-19 pandemicMultivariate logistic regression modelOpioid use disorderHealth care professionalsCross-sectional surveyLogistic regression modelsHealth care deliveryBoard certificationParticipants' demographic characteristicsHCP experiencesCOVID-19 surveyMale genderCare professionalsUse disordersClinical practiceStaff illnessCare deliveryOlder agePractice settingsMental distressDemographic characteristicsAge-related concernsNational survey
2020
Treatment of Mental Illness
Mendiola Iparraguirre A, Prabhu M, Annamalai A. Treatment of Mental Illness. 2020, 229-240. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-47668-7_15.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNarrative Exposure TherapyCognitive behavioral therapyMental illnessMental distressMental health treatmentCommunity-based interventionsCommunity-based treatmentTrauma-focused approachesHigh riskCurrent evidenceHealth treatmentSensitive cognitive-behavioral therapyBehavioral therapyExposure therapyResettlement stressorsTreatmentTherapyIllnessPsychotherapeutic modalitiesDistressLack of resourcesVicarious traumatizationPsychoeducationRisk Factors and Prevalence of Mental Illness
Zimbrean P, Dahal R. Risk Factors and Prevalence of Mental Illness. 2020, 195-214. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-47668-7_13.ChaptersRisk factorsMental illnessPosttraumatic stress disorderMental distressMental health screeningCommon mental illnessHealth screeningMajor depressionIllnessStress disorderPrevalenceSomatic manifestationsAvailable literatureDistressPost-migration phasesDifferent studiesMethodological differencesPosttraumatic growthSyndromeFactors“Asking Is Never Bad, I Would Venture on That”: Patients’ Perspectives on Routine Pain Screening in VA Primary Care
Giannitrapani KF, Haverfield MC, Lo NK, McCaa MD, Timko C, Dobscha SK, Kerns RD, Lorenz KA. “Asking Is Never Bad, I Would Venture on That”: Patients’ Perspectives on Routine Pain Screening in VA Primary Care. Pain Medicine 2020, 21: 2163-2171. PMID: 32142132, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnaa016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPain screeningPrimary carePatient's perspectiveVA health care systemPain management strategiesVA primary careVeterans Health AdministrationMental health concernsHealth care systemRoutine carePatient recallPatients' perceptionsPatient recommendationsPainRoutine painHealth AdministrationHealth concernCare systemMental distressCarePatientsPsychological painScreeningTheme 1Theme 2
2019
Armed Conflict, Intimate Partner Violence, and Mental Distress of Women in Northeastern Uganda: A Mixed Methods Study
Mootz JJ, Muhanguzi F, Greenfield B, Gill M, Gonzalez MB, Panko P, Mangen PO, Wainberg ML, Khoshnood K. Armed Conflict, Intimate Partner Violence, and Mental Distress of Women in Northeastern Uganda: A Mixed Methods Study. Psychology Of Women Quarterly 2019, 43: 457-471. PMID: 35662739, PMCID: PMC9165613, DOI: 10.1177/0361684319864366.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental health experiencesMental health outcomesDepressive symptomsIntimate partner violenceHealth experiencesProbable major depressive disorderMajor depressive disorderGroup of womenPast-year intimate partner violenceMulti-pronged interventionsDepressive disorderMental health researchPartner violenceHealth outcomesPsychological symptomsIPV exposureSymptomsMental distressGlobal mental health researchWomenMixed-methods studyWomen's wellbeingHealth researchHigh rateNortheastern Uganda
2018
Social and Structural Determinants of Smoking Status and Quit Attempts Among Adults Living in 12 US States, 2015
Poghosyan H, Moen E, Kim D, Manjourides J, Cooley M. Social and Structural Determinants of Smoking Status and Quit Attempts Among Adults Living in 12 US States, 2015. American Journal Of Health Promotion 2018, 33: 498-506. PMID: 30071738, DOI: 10.1177/0890117118792827.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge FactorsAgedBehavioral Risk Factor Surveillance SystemCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPsychologyRisk FactorsSex FactorsSmokingSmoking CessationSocial Determinants of HealthSocioeconomic FactorsUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsBehavioral Risk Factor Surveillance SystemQuit attemptsSmoking statusIntermediary determinantsMental distressSecondary data analysis of cross-sectional dataHousing insecurityRisk Factor Surveillance SystemAnalysis of cross-sectional dataFrequent mental distressAdult smoking statusSmoking cessation interventionsSocial Context ModuleNon-Hispanic blacksRacially diverse adultsSmoking cessation ratesDetermination of smoking statusSecondary data analysisEnhance smoking cessation ratesHazardous alcohol useUS statesMultinomial logistic regressionCross-sectional dataCessation interventionsCurrent smoking
2016
Gender Differences in the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Their Association With Moderate Mental Distress in U.S. Adults With Migraines/Severe Headaches
Rhee TG, Harris IM. Gender Differences in the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Their Association With Moderate Mental Distress in U.S. Adults With Migraines/Severe Headaches. Headache The Journal Of Head And Face Pain 2016, 57: 97-108. PMID: 27885674, DOI: 10.1111/head.12986.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsModerate mental distressMigraines/severe headachesSevere headacheCAM useU.S. adultsMental distressAlternative medicineNon-institutionalized U.S. adultsPast year CAM useMultivariate logistic regression analysisNational Health Interview SurveyUse of ComplementaryHealth Interview SurveyLogistic regression analysisCross-sectional designOverall prevalenceDecreased oddsHeadacheHerbal supplementsInterview SurveyPrevalenceWomenCAM typesInteraction of genderPotential roleBiocultural research in global mental health: mapping idioms of distress onto blood pressure in a population survey
Sancilio A, Eggerman M, Panter‐Brick C. Biocultural research in global mental health: mapping idioms of distress onto blood pressure in a population survey. American Journal Of Human Biology 2016, 29 PMID: 27435220, DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.22899.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlood pressureMental healthGlobal mental healthSystolic/diastolic blood pressureDiastolic blood pressureBlood pressure medicationsBody mass indexMental Health SurveyConceptualizations of distressPopulation surveyHypertensive individualsMass indexInverse associationHealth SurveyPsychosocial dataPhysiological blood pressureMental distressSubstantial proportionMedicationsUtility of mappingBiopsychosocial understandingDistressSubjective reportsHealthIdioms of distressThe association between social support and smoking status in cancer survivors with frequent and infrequent mental distress: results from 10 US states, 2010
Poghosyan H, Darwish S, Kim S, Cooley M. The association between social support and smoking status in cancer survivors with frequent and infrequent mental distress: results from 10 US states, 2010. Journal Of Cancer Survivorship 2016, 10: 1078-1088. PMID: 27236586, DOI: 10.1007/s11764-016-0551-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFrequent mental distressLevels of social supportLow levels of social supportCancer survivorsMental distressSocial supportBehavioral Risk Factor Surveillance SystemSmoking statusIntensive smoking cessation interventionRisk Factor Surveillance SystemHigher levels of social supportCancer survivorship moduleAdult cancer survivorsSmoking cessation interventionsMethodsCross-sectional dataHealth care professionalsNon-Hispanic blacksNon-Hispanic whitesMental health differencesReceiving social supportUS statesCessation interventionsHealth differencesCare professionalsNever smokers
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