2022
Difficulties in impulse control in adolescents with problematic use of the internet and self-injurious behaviors
Greenberg N, Zhai Z, Hoff R, Krishnan-Sarin S, Potenza M. Difficulties in impulse control in adolescents with problematic use of the internet and self-injurious behaviors. Psychiatry Research 2022, 317: 114919. PMID: 37732862, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2022.114919.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAn exploratory study of problematic shopping and problematic video gaming in adolescents
Greenberg NR, Zhai ZW, Hoff RA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Potenza MN. An exploratory study of problematic shopping and problematic video gaming in adolescents. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0272228. PMID: 35947621, PMCID: PMC9365157, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272228.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProblematic video gamingNegative reinforcementAddictive behaviorsVideo gamingAggressive behaviorMaladaptive copingHealth/High school studentsPsychosocial impairmentStress managementConnecticut high school studentsAdolescentsPhysical injuryGamingPossible interventionsPrevention effortsExploratory studySerious fightingInteraction analysisImpairmentMeasuresCopingFurther researchAnxietyRelationshipAn Exploratory Study of Shopping to Relieve Tension or Anxiety in Adolescents: Health Correlates and Gambling-Related Perceptions and Behaviors
Farhat LC, Zhai ZW, Hoff RA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Potenza MN. An Exploratory Study of Shopping to Relieve Tension or Anxiety in Adolescents: Health Correlates and Gambling-Related Perceptions and Behaviors. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health 2022, 19: 6169. PMID: 35627706, PMCID: PMC9140366, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19106169.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdolescent BehaviorAnxietyBehavior, AddictiveFemaleGamblingHumansRisk FactorsConceptsHealth correlatesDistress/impairmentCognition/behaviorDysphoria/depressionGambling attitudesProblematic gamblingGambling behaviorBehavioral addictionsNegative outcomesProblematic engagementSpecific correlatesUse of alcoholRewarding behaviorAnxietyHispanic youthPerceptions/attitudesExploratory fashionHigh school surveyGamblingAdolescentsCorrelatesHispanic studentsExploratory studyYouthPhysical fightingAn exploratory study of anxiety-motivated gambling in adolescents: Associations with minority status and gambling, health and functioning measures
Cardwell E, Hoff RA, Garakani A, Krishnan-Sarin S, Potenza MN, Zhai ZW. An exploratory study of anxiety-motivated gambling in adolescents: Associations with minority status and gambling, health and functioning measures. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2022, 151: 445-453. PMID: 35598502, PMCID: PMC9204846, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2022.03.052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdolescent BehaviorAnxietyBehavior, AddictiveGamblingHumansMinority GroupsStudentsConceptsProblem gamblingGambling-related measuresRisk/problem gamblingNon-strategic gamblingEmotion dysregulationEmotional dysregulationHealth/functioningHigh school studentsBehavioral correlatesGroup differencesConnecticut high school studentsGamblingRisky behaviorsAnxietyAdolescentsPermissive attitudesFeeling pressureGambling perceptionsMinority statusMotivationExploratory studyDrug useSpecific factorsMinority groupsMeasures
2021
Casino Gambling in Adolescents: Gambling-Related Attitudes and Behaviors and Health and Functioning Relationships
Farhat LC, Foster DW, Wampler J, Krishnan-Sarin S, Hoff RA, Potenza MN. Casino Gambling in Adolescents: Gambling-Related Attitudes and Behaviors and Health and Functioning Relationships. Journal Of Gambling Studies 2021, 38: 719-735. PMID: 34731390, DOI: 10.1007/s10899-021-10083-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGaming to relieve tension or anxiety and associations with health functioning, substance use and physical violence in high school students
Garakani A, Zhai ZW, Hoff RA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Potenza MN. Gaming to relieve tension or anxiety and associations with health functioning, substance use and physical violence in high school students. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2021, 140: 461-467. PMID: 34147933, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.05.055.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh school studentsAcademic performanceSubstance useNegative emotional statesMeasures of demographicsPoor academic performanceProblematic Internet useEmotional statesGaming disorderExtracurricular involvementHealth functioningConnecticut high school studentsDepression symptomsAsian adolescentsAnxietyAdolescentsIntervention strategiesSchool studentsExtracurricular activitiesViolent behaviorGamingPhysical violenceDrug usePhysical fightsAdditional researchLottery-Purchasing Adolescents: Gambling Perceptions, Problems, and Characteristics
Zhai ZW, Hoff RA, Howell JC, Wampler J, Krishnan-Sarin S, Potenza MN. Lottery-Purchasing Adolescents: Gambling Perceptions, Problems, and Characteristics. Journal Of Gambling Studies 2021, 37: 1177-1195. PMID: 33528742, PMCID: PMC8326295, DOI: 10.1007/s10899-021-10004-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGambling perceptionsGambling attitudesConnecticut high-school adolescentsProblem-gambling severityPast-year gamblingParental approvalOnline gamblingGambling typesGambling characteristicsLottery productsGambling behaviorGamblingHealth/functioningParenting contextAttitudesPrevention effortsPartnersPerceptionYouthPrevalent behaviorContext
2020
Problematic shopping and self-injurious behaviors in adolescents
Greenberg NR, Zhai ZW, Hoff RA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Potenza MN. Problematic shopping and self-injurious behaviors in adolescents. Journal Of Behavioral Addictions 2020, 9: 1068-1078. PMID: 33289692, PMCID: PMC8969728, DOI: 10.1556/2006.2020.00093.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExcitement-Seeking Gambling in Adolescents: Health Correlates and Gambling-Related Attitudes and Behaviors
Farhat LC, Wampler J, Steinberg MA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Hoff RA, Potenza MN. Excitement-Seeking Gambling in Adolescents: Health Correlates and Gambling-Related Attitudes and Behaviors. Journal Of Gambling Studies 2020, 37: 43-57. PMID: 32691199, PMCID: PMC7854802, DOI: 10.1007/s10899-020-09960-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProblem gamblingProblem-gambling severityHeavy alcohol useAlcohol useRisk/problem gamblingRisky gambling behaviorGambling-related attitudesAdolescent gamblersMotivational characteristicsPsychological assessmentAdolescent riskGambling behaviorNegative outcomesHealth correlatesGamblingAdolescentsCross-sectional dataGambling perceptionsSingle questionHigh school surveyMotivationPerceptionCorrelatesWeak relationshipAttitudes
2012
Previous Use of Alcohol, Cigarettes, and Marijuana and Subsequent Abuse of Prescription Opioids in Young Adults
Fiellin LE, Tetrault JM, Becker WC, Fiellin DA, Hoff RA. Previous Use of Alcohol, Cigarettes, and Marijuana and Subsequent Abuse of Prescription Opioids in Young Adults. Journal Of Adolescent Health 2012, 52: 158-163. PMID: 23332479, PMCID: PMC3552239, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.06.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrescription opioidsPrevious marijuana usePrevious substance usePrevious alcoholMarijuana useSubsequent abuseYoung womenSubstance useYoung adulthoodCommunity-dwelling individualsLogistic regression analysisCurrent abusePrevious alcohol useClinical dataOpioidsDrug useSubstance abuseAlcohol useCigarettesPrevention effortsPrevious useYoung adultsYoung individualsYoung menYear olds
2011
Stealing among high school students: prevalence and clinical correlates.
Grant JE, Potenza MN, Krishnan-Sarin S, Cavallo DA, Desai RA. Stealing among high school students: prevalence and clinical correlates. The Journal Of The American Academy Of Psychiatry And The Law 2011, 39: 44-52. PMID: 21389165, PMCID: PMC3671850.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Video-Gaming Among High School Students: Health Correlates, Gender Differences, and Problematic Gaming
Desai RA, Krishnan-Sarin S, Cavallo D, Potenza MN. Video-Gaming Among High School Students: Health Correlates, Gender Differences, and Problematic Gaming. Pediatrics 2010, 126: e1414-e1424. PMID: 21078729, PMCID: PMC3678538, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2009-2706.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProblematic gamingHealth correlatesMore externalizing behaviorsVideo game playingInternalizing symptomsHigh school studentsExternalizing behaviorsRegular cigarette smokingSerious fightNegative health correlatesGame playingIntervention strategiesGender differencesSchool studentsCorrelatesGamingHealth behaviorsHealth factorsDrug useGirlsBoysMore researchDepressionAggressionAdolescentsHealth advantage for black women: patterns in pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder
Pilver CE, Kasl S, Desai R, Levy BR. Health advantage for black women: patterns in pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder. Psychological Medicine 2010, 41: 1741-1750. PMID: 21108869, PMCID: PMC3404818, DOI: 10.1017/s0033291710002321.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPre-menstrual dysphoric disorderPre-menstrual symptomsWhite womenDysphoric disorderBlack womenHealth advantagesOral contraceptive useBody mass indexCollaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology SurveysDSM-IV criteriaLogistic regression modelingMultinomial logistic regression modelingPsychological risk factorsSmoking statusMass indexProvisional diagnosisRisk factorsContraceptive useMood disordersEpidemiology SurveysPsychiatric disordersWomen's healthRacial disparitiesSymptomsWomen
2009
Relationship of nicotine dependence, subsyndromal and pathological gambling, and other psychiatric disorders: data from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions.
Grant JE, Desai RA, Potenza MN. Relationship of nicotine dependence, subsyndromal and pathological gambling, and other psychiatric disorders: data from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. The Journal Of Clinical Psychiatry 2009, 70: 334-43. PMID: 19254518, PMCID: PMC3691098, DOI: 10.4088/jcp.08m04211.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAlcoholismAnxiety DisordersBipolar DisorderComorbidityCross-Sectional StudiesDepressive Disorder, MajorFemaleGamblingHealth SurveysHumansMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedPersonality DisordersPhobic DisordersRisk AssessmentSocioeconomic FactorsTobacco Use DisorderUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsNicotine dependenceNational Epidemiologic SurveyPsychiatric disordersAxis IEpidemiologic SurveyRelated conditionsPathological gamblingPathological levelsCurrent nicotine dependenceMultiple Axis IMain outcome measuresDSM-IV nicotine dependenceNicotine-dependent subjectsMultiple psychiatric disordersProblem/pathological gamblingOutcome measuresElevated riskDependent respondentsDiagnostic criteriaSubsyndromal levelsSpecific preventionSignificant psychopathologySignificant nicotinePathological gambling severityDisorders
2008
Suicide among Discharged Psychiatric Inpatients in the Department of Veterans Affairs
Desai RA, Dausey D, Rosenheck RA. Suicide among Discharged Psychiatric Inpatients in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Military Medicine 2008, 173: 721-728. PMID: 18751586, DOI: 10.7205/milmed.173.8.721.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Bed Closures and Incarceration Rates Among Users of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Services
Rosenheck RA, Banks S, Pandiani J, Hoff R. Bed Closures and Incarceration Rates Among Users of Veterans Affairs Mental Health Services. Psychiatric Services 2000, 51: 1282-1287. PMID: 11013328, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.51.10.1282.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge DistributionCrimeDiagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry)Health Facility ClosureHospitals, GeneralHospitals, PsychiatricHospitals, StateHospitals, VeteransHumansInpatientsMaleMental DisordersNew YorkOdds RatioOutpatientsPopulation SurveillanceRetrospective StudiesSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsMental health servicesVeterans Affairs (VA) mental health servicesVA mental health servicesHealth servicesMale patientsBed closuresGeneral HospitalVA service usersDual diagnosis patientsAge 40 yearsHealth system usersMental health disordersCommunity general hospitalProbabilistic population estimationMental health problemsBehavioral health careHealth care systemState mental hospitalSubstance abuse problemsDiagnosis patientsRates of incarcerationVA patientsNew York State countiesService useVA facilities
1998
Datapoints: Use of Alternative Medicine in Major Depression
Druss BG, Rohrbaugh R, Kosten T, Hoff R, Rosenheck RA. Datapoints: Use of Alternative Medicine in Major Depression. Psychiatric Services 1998, 49: 1397-1397. PMID: 9826237, DOI: 10.1176/ps.49.11.1397.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1996
Depression in former school-age mothers and community comparison subjects
Horwitz S, Bruce M, Hoff R, Harley I, Jekel J. Depression in former school-age mothers and community comparison subjects. Journal Of Affective Disorders 1996, 40: 95-103. PMID: 8882919, DOI: 10.1016/0165-0327(96)00047-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSchool-age mothersCommunity comparison subjectsDrug/alcohol abuseMajor depressive disorderDSM-III criteriaDepressive disorderLifetime prevalenceAlcohol abuseComparison subjectsSociodemographic characteristicsCommunity womenYoung mothersOnly factorMothersDepressionSame agePrevalenceWomenCohortDiagnosisStriking difference