Prevalence of and factors contributing to anxiety,depression and cognitive disorders among urban elderly in Odisha – A study through the health systems’ Lens

IntroductionGrowing geriatric mental health needs of urban population in India pose several programmatic challenges. This study aimed to assess anxiety, depression and cognitive disorders among urban elderly, and explore availability of social support mechanisms and of a responsive health system to implement the national mental health programme.Methods244 respondents were randomly selected from Berhampur city. We administered a semi-structured interview schedule to assess substance abuse, chronic morbidity, anxiety, depression and cognitive abilities. Further, in-depth interviews were conducted with 25 key informants including district officials, psychiatrists, and programme managers. We used R software and ‘thematic framework’ approach, respectively, for quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Ethical standards were complied with.ResultsAbout half of the respondents were economically dependent; 57.3% had moderate to severe anxiety; 46.7% had moderate to severe depression; while about 25% had severe cognitive impairments. We found association of chewing tobacco (1.34(0.28–2.40)) and depression (0.52(0.37–0.68)) with anxiety; negative perception about elderly-friendly society (1.64(0.75–2.53)) and physical inactivity (2.88(1.60–4.16)) with depression; and age (-0.11(-0.20 – -0.02)) and physical inactivity (-3.44(-5.13 – -1.74)) with cognitive disorders. Qualitative analysis revealed lack of awareness, social stigma, poor availability of trained human resources, and poor political commitment as important systemic barriers to early detection and treatment of mental ailments among the elderly.ConclusionEstablishing tobacco cessation centres, sensitizing community about mental health needs of elderly, incentivizing physical activity of elderly, integrating mental health with primary care, multi-skilling providers and developing a cadre of community counsellors need urgent attention of policy makers and programme implementers.     

循经冥想训练干预大学生抑郁情绪的效果分析

背景　现有研究表明，抑郁是影响大学生心理健康的重要原因之一。因此，有必要采取有效的方法干预大学生抑郁情绪。目的　探究循经冥想训练干预大学生抑郁情绪的效果。方法　2018年4月，在以循经冥想课题组的名义招募的某大学本科生中，发放抑郁自评量表（SDS），筛选出自愿接受循经冥想训练的60人。根据受试者性别比例，采用随机数字表法随机分为循冥组和静息组。其中循冥组30人进行4周循经冥想训练，在开始循经冥想训练前和循经冥想训练结束后填写SDS并进行E-prime情绪图片评价任务。静息组30人进行静息训练，其余与循经冥想组相同。比较两组前测、后测及前后测差值有无差异。结果　两组前测积极、中性、消极情绪图片评分比较，差异均无统计学意义（P>0.05）；两组后测积极、中性、消极情绪图片评分比较，差异均无统计学意义（P>0.05）；两组积极、中性、消极情绪图片评分前测与后测差值比较，差异均无统计学意义（P>0.05）。静息组前测与后测积极、中性、消极情绪图片评分比较，差异均无统计学意义（P>0.05）。循冥组后测积极情绪图片评分低于前测、消极情绪图片评分高于前测（P<0.05）。两组前测SDS评分比较，差异无统计学意义（P>0.05）。循冥组后测SDS评分低于静息组，SDS评分前测与后测差值高于静息组（P<0.05）。循冥组和静息组后测SDS评分均低于前测（P<0.05）。结论　循经冥想能降低大学生抑郁水平，可能是由于其能够改变人的情绪认知评价和睡眠质量，使人变得平和。     

抑郁症患者血浆孤啡肽含量研究

目的为探讨抑郁症的可能病因,对抑郁症患者血浆孤啡肽(OFQ)含量进行了对照研究。方法抽取29例抑郁症患者和24例正常人的静脉血,用放射免疫(RIA)的方法分别测其血浆中OFQ含量,比较抑郁症患者和正常人血浆OFQ含量有无差异,抑郁症患者OFQ含量与汉密顿抑郁量表(HAMD)评分的相关性,及抑郁症患者血浆OFQ含量的影响因素。结果与正常人比较,抑郁症组OFQ含量明显升高(t=8．70,P＜0．0001)；OFQ含量与HAMD评分呈正相关(r=0．63,P＜0．01)；OFQ含量主要与抑郁情绪、夸大、失眠、自卑感、自杀、强迫症状、教育水平、关注身体健康等因素相关,而年龄、性别、职业、病程、曾用药等其他因素与OFQ含量无明显相关。结论通过测量血浆OFQ含量可作为抑郁症诊断的参考指标。     

Frustration Intolerance Beliefs: Their Relationship with Depression, Anxiety, and Anger, in a Clinical Population

Beliefs regarding the toleration of frustration and discomfort are often described as underlying psychological disturbance, and represent a fundamental concept in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Nevertheless, there has been little systematic analysis of the content of these beliefs, which are often treated as a unidimensional construct. This paper investigates the relationship between a multidimensional Frustration Discomfort Scale (FDS) and measures of depressed mood, anxiety, and anger, in a clinical population. Results indicated that FDS sub-scales were differentially related to specific emotions, independent of self-esteem and negative affect. The entitlement sub-scale was uniquely associated with anger, discomfort intolerance with depressed mood, and emotional intolerance with anxiety. These results supported the validity of the FDS, the importance of distinguishing between frustration intolerance dimensions, and of separating these beliefs from those related to self-worth.Copies of the Frustration Discomfort Scale are available from the author on request     

医学生抑郁情绪与家庭及生活事件的相关性研究

目的 探讨医学专业大学生抑郁情绪与家庭及生活事件的相关性，为早期干预提供科学理论依据。方法 采用自拟量表对482名医学专业在校大学生调查，并做影响因素分析。结果 大学生无抑郁或极轻微192人占39．8％；轻度209人占43．4％；中度58人占12％；重度23人占4．8％。生源地、父亲文化程度、专业满意度、人际关系的敏感、学习压力的大小、丧失因子、受惩罚因子和健康适应因子对大学生抑郁情绪的产生有显著影响，而性别、家庭类型和经济情况对医学专业大学生抑郁情绪产生关系不大（P〉0．05）。结论 要重视学生中存在的抑郁情绪问题，采取积极有效措施帮助学生消除抑郁情绪。     

氯米帕明和米氮平治疗抑郁症的疗效比较

目的比较氯米帕明和米氮平治疗抑郁症的疗效。方法80例门诊抑郁症患者随机分为氯米帕明和米氮平治疗组,疗程8周,用汉密尔顿抑郁量表(HAMD),临床疗效总评量表(CGI)和副反应症状量表(TESS)在治疗前及治疗后第2、4、8周末行评定。结果治疗8周后氯米帕明组和米氮平组HAMD减分率分别为71．89%和71．74%,两组治疗前、后比较差异均有显著性(P＜0．01),但两组间比较差异无显著性(P＞0．05)。氯米帕明副反应发生率33．25%,米氮平22．21%两组间比较差异有显著性(P＜0．05)。结论米氮平治疗抑郁症疗效与氯米帕明相当,副反应轻。     

高中一年级学生抑郁情绪及相关因素的研究

目的调查高中一年级学生的抑郁情绪及与其个性、心理健康水平、应对能力和家庭环境的关系。方法采用整群抽样方法和问卷式调查,共调查高一学生488名,资料填写完整者449人(92.01%)。结果449名高一学生SDS平均得分(标准分)为(47.27±10.86),抑郁情绪的发生率为37.86%,不同性别和文理科之间差异无统计学意义。抑郁情绪组性格内向、情绪稳定性差和精神质表现较为突出,其SCL-90的9个因子评分均高于对照组,个人积极应对能力和解决问题的能力差,消极应对和自责表现突出,家庭的亲密度、情感表达、娱乐性和组织性均较对照组差,矛盾性较对照组突出。结论抑郁情绪已是高一学生中较为常见而且需要关注的心理卫生问题,严重影响其心身健康发展,抑郁情绪与个性、心理健康评分、个人应对方式和家庭环境均具有显著关系。     

心血管疾病并发焦虑抑郁症状2050例心理干预治疗分析

目的:了解心血管疾病并发焦虑抑郁症状的情况并探讨心理干预等对焦虑抑郁症状的影响。方法:对住院的2050例心血管疾病并发焦虑抑郁症状的患者进行回顾性分析。结果:心血管疾病患者中并发有焦虑抑郁症状者占56%;其常表现为类似心绞痛、左心衰竭症状,可并发有心律失常;高血压病并发有焦虑抑郁患者对血压升高的耐受性差,动态血压检查以非勺型改变者居多;单纯使用心血管药物治疗效果欠佳,心理干预,焦虑抑郁症状严重者结合抗焦虑抑郁药物疗效显著。结论:心血管疾病患者常并发焦虑抑郁症状,心理干预治疗等可有效改善患者的症状。     

瑞美隆与氯丙咪嗪治疗抑郁症的对照研究

目的 :探讨瑞美隆与氯丙咪嗪治疗抑郁症患者的疗效与不良反应特点。方法 :随机选取 85例抑郁症患者 ,分别给予瑞美隆与氯丙咪嗪单一治疗 ,并分别于治疗前 ,治疗后第 1、 2、 4、 6周进行汉密尔顿抑郁量表(HAMD) ,临床疗效总评量表 (CGI) ,副反应量表 (TESS)评定。结果 :6周时瑞美隆总显进率为 81 4 % ,明显优于氯丙咪嗪组 (6 1 9% ) (P <0 0 5 ) ;1、 2周时瑞美隆治疗好转率分别为 4 8 8%和 81 4 % ,均分别显著高于同期氯丙咪嗪组 (P <0 0 1和P <0 0 5 ) ,且瑞美隆组HAMD总分第 1周时相对治疗前有显著性差异 (P <0 0 5 )。瑞美隆组TESS分和脱落率显著低于氯丙咪嗪组 ,尤其在口干 ,视物模糊和便秘上均存显著性差异 (P <0 0 1 )。结论 :瑞美隆治疗抑郁症起效快 ,疗效肯定 ,副反应少且轻微 ,依从性好 ,值得在抑郁症患者中广泛应用。