Adolescent Health Development Research Articles

Associations between Sleep and Mental Health in Adolescents: Results from the UK Millennium Cohort Study.

(1) Background: There is a growing interest in investigating the relationship between sleep and mental health development in adolescents. This study aims to further investigate this relationship by identifying the specific associations between several sleep problems in adolescents and several mental health areas, and the role of gender in these associations. (2) Methods: Data from the Millennium cohort survey containing 11,553 individuals at 13–14 years old was included. Nighttime sleep duration and bedtime during weekdays and weekends, night awakening frequency, and sleep onset latency were assessed using self-reported questionnaires. Affective symptom and emotional and behavioural problems were examined with self-reported questionnaires. (3) Results: Regression analyses and path analysis models suggested that frequent night awakening was associated with all the outcomes, and hyperactivity/inattention was the outcome that presented a higher number of significant associations with sleep patterns. Long sleep onset latency and late bedtime at school days were associated with higher risk of emotional and behavioural difficulties. Further, poor sleep seems to manifest more externally in males, while more internally in females. (4) Conclusions: Specific sleep problems should be considered when assessing mental health in adolescence, which would allow more targeted prevention and intervention strategies. Further, special attention should be given to gender differences when addressing sleep and mental health.

E-sports and depression, opportunities and challenges : rational thinking based on adolescent health and exercise intervention

Teen E-sports and their negative impact should not be underestimated. The effects of gaming, as an emerging sport, should be examined to determine whether it plays an active role in contributing to the onset of adolescent depression. Therefore, this study outlines the development status of E-sports, analyzes the influence of E-sports on adolescent depression, and highlights the hidden concerns that E-sports pose for the mental health development of adolescents. While taking into account the advantages of E-sports and exercise intervention programs, an emphasis should be placed on the prevention of depression, and feasible suggestions and countermeasures should be put forward to promote E-sports, while at the same time safeguarding the healthy and orderly development of adolescent mental health. 【摘要】 青少年作为电子竞技运动的主体, 负面影响不容小觑, 但电竞作为新兴的体育项目, 对青少年抑郁症是否存在积 极作用引发思考。本文从电子竞技的发展现状人手, 分析电子竞技影响青少年抑郁的因素, 指出电子竞技发展对青少年心 理健康存在的隐忧。同时结合电子竞技的优势以及运动干预背景, 就电竞防治抑郁症提出对策和可行性建议, 以期促进电 子竞技健康有序发展的同时保障青少年心理健康。

Infectious diseases and adolescent health development

Adolescent health is related to the future physical and mental health and quality of life, and is an important basis for maintaining the health of the whole life cycle. Infectious diseases are still one of the major health problems among adolescents. To strengthen the prevention and control of common infectious diseases, attention must be paid to the health hazards brought by tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases to adolescents. Therefore, strengthening the prevention and control of infectious diseases can promote the overall healthy growth of adolescents. 【摘要】 青少年健康关系未来身心健康与生活质量, 是维护全生命周期健康的重要基础。传染病仍然是青少年主要健康 问题之一, 加强常见传染病预防控制同时, 必须关注肺结核、性传播疾病给青少年带来的健康危害。应加强传染病防控, 促 进青少年全面健康成长。

Correlation between Chinese adolescent mental sub-health and muscle strength index

Objective To understand the mental sub-health status of Chinese adolescents and its correlation with muscle strength index, and to provide information for relevant research in mental health and muscle strength development of Chinese adolescents. Methods A total of 16 545 adolescents aged 13–22 year-old in six administrative regions of China were administered with the Adolescent Sub-Health Multidimensional Assessment Questionnaire (MSQA). Muscle strength indicatros were tested and its relations with mental sub-health were analyzed. Results The detection rates of Chinese adolescents’ emotional problems, character problems, social adjustment difficulties, and mental sub-health status were 25.5%, 25.0%, 16.0%, and 19.7%, respectively. The detection rates of mental sub-health status of adolescents in the group of muscle index P 75 were 30.3%, 19.0%, and 10.4%, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant (χ 2 =522.03, P P 75 群体青少年的心理亚健康状 态检出率分别为30.3%, 19.0%, 10.4%, 差异有统计学意义(χ 2 =522.03, P <0.01)。Logistic回归分析显示, 初中( OR = 2.55), 高中( OR = 2.27), 男生( OR =1.15), 肌肉指数为< P 25 ( OR =3.81), P 25 – P 75 ( OR = 2.03)青少年与心理亚健康状态均呈现正向 关联( P 值均<0.01)。 结论 中国青少年肌肉力量指数与心理亚健康之间存在相关关系, 肌肉力量指数越高则心理亚健康 检出率越低。

Individuelle Gesundheitskompetenz von Lehrkr\xe4ften und deren (Un)Sicherheit im Umgang mit chronisch erkrankten Schulkindern und Notfallsituationen

ZusammenfassungHintergrundGesundheitskompetenz (GK) gilt als eine Schlüsseldeterminante im Hinblick auf die Gesundheitssicherung. Die Förderung von GK sollte so früh wie möglich beginnen, um späteren Gesundheitsrisiken vorzubeugen. Im Setting Schule haben Lehrkräfte hierbei eine zentrale Rolle, denn sie werden durch den Ganztagsschulbetrieb sowie die Inklusionsbestrebungen immer häufiger mit Gesundheitsproblemen Heranwachsender konfrontiert. Gleichwohl kann festgestellt werden, dass eine Vielzahl der Lehrkräfte selbst erhebliche Gesundheitsprobleme aufweist, u. a. bedingt durch hohe Arbeitsbelastungen.FragestellungIn dieser Arbeit wird das Niveau der GK von Lehrkräften ermittelt und ein möglicher Zusammenhang zwischen individueller GK der Lehrkräfte und deren Sicherheit im Umgang mit chronisch erkrankten Schulkindern untersucht.MethodenEs erfolgte eine Sekundärdatenanalyse von Daten aus einer quantitativen Befragung von n = 420 Lehrkräften. Zur Selbsteinschätzung ihrer GK wurde der „European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire“ (HLS-EU-Q16) verwendet. Weiterhin erfolgten Korrelationsanalysen zwischen der GK und dem Grad der Unsicherheit im Umgang mit ausgewählten Gesundheitsproblemen.ErgebnisseMehr als die Hälfte der Befragten weist eine eingeschränkte GK auf. Gleichzeitig ist ein deutlicher Zusammenhang zwischen GK und der Sicherheit im Umgang mit chronisch erkrankten Schüler/‑innen festzustellen. Insbesondere im Umgang mit psychischer Gesundheit bestehen Unsicherheiten.DiskussionEs besteht eine Diskrepanz zwischen den Anforderungen an die Lehrkräfte im Hinblick auf die Bewältigung von Gesundheitsproblemen im Setting Schule und ihrer dafür benötigten Gesundheitskompetenz und Souveränität im Umgang mit chronischen und psychischen Beeinträchtigungen. Die genannten Aspekte können einen Einfluss auf die kindliche GK sowie die gesundheitliche Entwicklung der Heranwachsenden nehmen.

A qualitative study exploring adolescents' experiences with a school-based mental health program.

BackgroundSupporting positive mental health development in adolescents is a major public health concern worldwide. Although several school-based programs aimed at preventing depression have been launched, it is crucial to evaluate these programs and to obtain feedback from participating adolescents. This study aimed to explore adolescents’ experiences with a -based cognitive-behavioral depression prevention program.MethodsEighty-nine adolescents aged 13–15 years were divided into 12 focus groups. The focus group interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.ResultsThree categories and eight subcategories were found to be related to the experience of the school-based program. The first category, intrapersonal strategies, consisted of the subcategories of directed thinking, improved self-confidence, stress management, and positive activities. The second category, interpersonal awareness, consisted of the subcategories of trusting the group and considering others. The third category, structural constraints, consisted of the subcategories of negative framing and emphasis on performance.ConclusionsThe school-based mental health program was perceived as beneficial and meaningful on both individual and group levels, but students expressed a desire for a more health-promoting approach.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12889-015-2368-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

Neuroscience of child and adolescent health development.

Recent advances in technology and neuroscience have increased our understanding of human neurodevelopment. In particular, research on neuroplasticity and psychosocial genomics lends compelling support to a biopsychosocial perspective by elucidating mechanisms through which psychosocial forces and environments shape neurobiology. This article summarizes selected results from recent investigations of neuroplasticity and psychosocial genomics, which demonstrate complex interaction between genes, epigenetic processes, and environmental experience that confers neural growth into adulthood. Counseling psychologists working with children and adolescents need to be familiar with recent literature to be more effective in their work so that they can provide developmentally appropriate counseling services. Social cognitive theory and resilience theory are introduced to illustrate how counseling psychologists can incorporate neuroscience research findings in a counseling context and hypotheses are proposed for future counseling psychology research.

Supporting positive mental health development in adolescents with a group cognitive intervention

Background: Supporting positive mental health development in adolescents is an important school health concern, but there is a need to investigate the suitability of the interventions used. Aim: The aim is to investigate the experiences of school health professionals in conducting a universal school-based programme aimed at preventing depressive symptoms in adolescents. Methods: Twenty-two school health professionals participated in four focus groups. The interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Findings: The overall theme identified in the study consists of ‘striking a balance between strictly following the manual and meeting the students’ needs’. Three subthemes emerged: ‘doing good and sowing seeds for the future’, working with insufficient tools, and ‘personal development as a professional and as an individual’. Conclusions: School health professionals conducting the programme found it valuable in a school setting, but considered support from the school administration essential.

Supporting student mental health in school: A case study

British Journal of School NursingVol. 8, No. 5 CommentSupporting student mental health in school: A case studySara ParnellSara ParnellSearch for more papers by this authorSara ParnellPublished Online:27 Sep 2013https://doi.org/10.12968/bjsn.2013.8.5.252AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View article FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsCited byGender differences in symptoms of depression among adolescents in Eastern Norway: Results from a cross-sectional study1 July 2017 | Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, Vol. 47, No. 2Supporting positive mental health development in adolescents with a group cognitive intervention23 May 2014 | British Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 9, No. 1 1 June 2013Volume 8Issue 5ISSN (print): 1752-2803ISSN (online): 2052-2827 Metrics History Published online 27 September 2013 Published in print 1 June 2013 Information© MA Healthcare LimitedPDF download

Developing empathy in school staff through emotional first aid

British Journal of School NursingVol. 6, No. 7 CommentDeveloping empathy in school staff through emotional first aidPaul JettenPaul JettenSearch for more papers by this authorPaul JettenPublished Online:16 Aug 2013https://doi.org/10.12968/bjsn.2011.6.7.353AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View article References Department for Education (2011) Productive Children's Services: A New Model. http://media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/productive%20chil-drens%20services%20a%20new%20model.pdf (accessed 20 May 2011) Google ScholarDepartment of Health (2011) No Health without Mental Health: A cross-government mental health outcome strategy for people of all ages. www.dh.gov.uk/mentalhealthstrategy (accessed on 13 May 2011) Google ScholarGemmell S, Kelly J, Smith D (2009) Here's Your Primary Emotional First Aid Course Handbook. Grishart, Southampton Google ScholarMoreton H, Tutte R, Board W, Simpson F, Floyd P, Harris E (2008) Me & U (My Emotions Understood). A real insight into the emotional experience of a young person today. Grishart, Southampton Google ScholarNHS Confederation (2007) Maintaining the Momentum: towards excellent services for children & young people's mental health. www.nhsconfed.org/Publications/reports/Pages/Maintainingthemomentum.aspx (accessed 20 May 2011) Google ScholarWistow R, Barnes D (2007) A Profile of Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services in England 2007/8. www.childrensmapping.org.uk/results/publications/CAMHS_Atlas_2007_08.pdf (accessed 2 September 2011) Google Scholar FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsCited byExploring the Effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid Program for Young People in South Africa16 November 2022Interventions for Better Mental Health LiteracySupporting positive mental health development in adolescents with a group cognitive intervention23 May 2014 | British Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 9, No. 1 1 September 2011Volume 6Issue 7ISSN (print): 1752-2803ISSN (online): 2052-2827 Metrics History Published online 16 August 2013 Published in print 1 September 2011 Information© MA Healthcare LimitedPDF download