A preliminary study on the effectiveness of a stress management program for healthcare‐related undergraduates with at‐risk mental state

Wang, Fong-Gang; Lou, Mei-Ling; Lu, Siang-Han; Yen, Wen‐Jiuan; Tsai, Ching-Lun; Ma, Wei‐Fen

doi:10.1111/ppc.12528

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“…The study subjects were referred by psychiatrists from psychiatric clinics. They were enrolled into this study if they (1) were 13-45 year old males or females; (2) were under high mental risk, which included one of the following: total Scale of Prodromal Symptoms [SOPS] score 20 [28], total Chinese Version of Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire-Brief (CSPQ-B) score 17 [29], or total Chinese Mandarin State and Trait Anxiety Inventory Form Y (CMSTAI-Y) score 60 [11,30]; (3) were physically capable of doing exercise; and (4) agreed to participate in the study and provided written informed consent after complete description of the study. For the subjects < 20 years old, a parent also cosigned the written informed consent.…”

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“…The goals of the Online Health-Promotion Program (OHPP) were to reduce mental risk, stabilize mood, and improve both physical and psychological well-being through online counseling. The main topics for the online counseling were modified from the HASL program as conducted in the previous studies, which included exercise [31], stress management [11], and health responsibility [19]. The online counseling materials included a total of three topics and were released on social media, in the manner of one topic every two weeks.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This study had seven assessment tools, including (1) demographic inventory, (2) Chinese Version of Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire-Brief (CSPQ-B) [29], (3) Brief Self-Report Questionnaire for Screening Putative Pre-Psychotic States (BQSPS) [33], (4) Scale of Prodromal Symptoms (SOPS) [28], (5) Chinese Mandarin State and Trait Anxiety Inventory Form Y (CMSTAI-Y) [11,30], (6) 3-Month Physical Activity Checklist (3MPAC) [34], and (7) physiological index and blood serum examination.…”

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“…The optimal cutoff score was 17, obtained from 618 undergraduate students, and the sensitivity and specificity were 80.0% and 85.9%, respectively [29]. CSPQ-B had also been used in 149 ketamine-dependent patients aged 18-65 [36], 52 healthcare-related undergraduates with ARMS [11], and 92 young adults aged 19-26 with ARMS [19].…”

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“…The individual with at-risk mental state (ARMS) may be more vulnerable due to having a higher level of perceived stress and anxiety than the general public [10,11]. Although their diseases have not yet been fully developed, the symptoms have already affected their life function.…”

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Efficiency of an Online Health-Promotion Program in Individuals with At-Risk Mental State during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Mental health issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic greatly impact people’s daily lives. Individuals with an at-risk mental state are more vulnerable to mental health issues, and these may lead to onset of full psychotic illnesses. This study aimed to develop and evaluate an online health-promotion program for physical and mental health of the individuals with at-risk mental state during the COVID-19 pandemic. A single group study with pre- and post-tests was conducted in 39 young adults with at-risk mental state. The participants were provided with the online health-promotion program after completing the pretest. Via social media, the online counseling program released one topic of material (about 15–20 min) every two weeks and provided interactive counseling for specific personal health needs on the platform. Study questionnaires, physiological examination, and blood serum examination were completed at both pre- and post-tests. The participants showed significant improvements in mental risk, anxiety, and physical activity after participating in the program. Furthermore, those who did not complete the program had significantly more severe negative symptoms. These results imply that the online health-promotion program is effective and accessible under certain barriers such as the COVID-19 pandemic, but not for individuals with higher risk of more negative mental health symptoms.

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The exploration of a screen model for detecting undergraduates at higher risk for developing psychosis: A cross‐sectional study in a medical university

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Purpose: To examine a screen model for detecting undergraduates with higher risk for developing psychosis (HRDP).Design and Methods: A cross-sectional design with convenience sampling was used.The screen model included exploration stage by self-report scales and confirmation stage by face-to-face interviews.Findings: A total of 273 students were detected from 4744 surveys during 4 years.Of them, 120 students with HRDP were identified and 7 had been diagnosed as schizophrenia or bipolar disorders at 12-month follow-up.Practice Implications: This screen model can be used in early detection for undergraduates with HRDP from large general samples.

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The Exploration of Prolonged Mask Use on Appearance Anxiety during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Taiwan

Siao,

Chen,

2023

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(1) Background: This study aimed to explore how prolonged mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic affected appearance anxiety; (2) Methods: It implemented a quantitative–qualitative mixed-research approach based on a convenience sample of young people in Taiwan; (3) Results: A total of 1,118 participants completed the online questionnaire. A total of 49 participants reached the 55-point threshold of Appearance Anxiety Scale. Higher score of appearance anxiety was correlated to higher state anxiety statistically (r = 0.4, p < 0.001). Ten participants were interviewed and qualitative content analysis revealed 5 main themes and 16 subthemes. Three of the main themes were related to the positive effects of wearing masks for pandemic prevention and reducing appearance anxiety: “Wearing masks indicates compliance with the epidemic prevention requirement,” “Wearing masks functions as protection against lack of confidence in appearance,” and “Wearing masks helps mitigate the fear of being judged by others.” The remaining two “Wearing masks shifts attention from appearance to figure” and “Prolonged mask wearing exacerbates the anxiety about taking it off” were related to the impacts of long-term mask use; (4) Conclusions: results enhance understanding of negative emotional experiences and anxiety related to physical appearance.

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A preliminary study on the effectiveness of a stress management program for healthcare‐related undergraduates with at‐risk mental state

Cited by 8 publications

References 28 publications

Efficiency of an Online Health-Promotion Program in Individuals with At-Risk Mental State during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Efficiency of an Online Health-Promotion Program in Individuals with At-Risk Mental State during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The exploration of a screen model for detecting undergraduates at higher risk for developing psychosis: A cross‐sectional study in a medical university

The Exploration of Prolonged Mask Use on Appearance Anxiety during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Taiwan

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