Human social isolation and stress: a systematic review of different contexts and recommendations for future studies

Tonon, André Comiran; Abreu, Ana Carolina O V de; Silva, Mariana Mendonça da; Tavares, Patrice de Souza; Nishino, Fernanda; Versignassi, Paula; Amando, Guilherme Rodriguez; Constantino, Débora Barroggi; Pilz, Luísa K.; Steibel, Eduardo; Suchecki, Deborah; Amaral, Fernanda Gaspar do; Hidalgo, María Paz Loayza

doi:10.47626/2237-6089-2021-0452

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“…For example, students who expressed the importance of socialization as an integral element of the intervention also expressed the feeling of social isolation because of the pandemic restrictions during the discussion. This is also evident in many other studies conducted during the pandemic [ 36 ].…”

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Exploring the Perceptions of mHealth Interventions for the Prevention of Common Mental Disorders in University Students in Singapore: Qualitative Study

Salamanca-Sanabria¹,

Jabir²,

Lin³

et al. 2023

J Med Internet Res

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Background Mental health interventions delivered through mobile health (mHealth) technologies can increase the access to mental health services, especially among university students. The development of mHealth intervention is complex and needs to be context sensitive. There is currently limited evidence on the perceptions, needs, and barriers related to these interventions in the Southeast Asian context. Objective This qualitative study aimed to explore the perception of university students and mental health supporters in Singapore about mental health services, campaigns, and mHealth interventions with a focus on conversational agent interventions for the prevention of common mental disorders such as anxiety and depression. Methods We conducted 6 web-based focus group discussions with 30 university students and one-to-one web-based interviews with 11 mental health supporters consisting of faculty members tasked with student pastoral care, a mental health first aider, counselors, psychologists, a clinical psychologist, and a psychiatrist. The qualitative analysis followed a reflexive thematic analysis framework. Results The following 6 main themes were identified: a healthy lifestyle as students, access to mental health services, the role of mental health promotion campaigns, preferred mHealth engagement features, factors that influence the adoption of mHealth interventions, and cultural relevance of mHealth interventions. The interpretation of our findings shows that students were reluctant to use mental health services because of the fear of stigma and a possible lack of confidentiality. Conclusions Study participants viewed mHealth interventions for mental health as part of a blended intervention. They also felt that future mental health mHealth interventions should be more personalized and capable of managing adverse events such as suicidal ideation.

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Exploring the Perceptions of mHealth Interventions for the Prevention of Common Mental Disorders in University Students in Singapore: Qualitative Study

Salamanca-Sanabria¹,

Jabir²,

Lin³

et al. 2023

J Med Internet Res

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COVID-19 infection associated with poorer mental health in a representative population sample

Batterham,

Dawel,

Shou

et al. 2024

Journal of Psychosomatic Research

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Exploring the Perceptions of mHealth Interventions for the Prevention of Common Mental Disorders in University Students in Singapore: Qualitative Study (Preprint)

Salamanca-Sanabria¹,

Jabir²,

Lin³

et al. 2022

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BACKGROUND Mental health interventions delivered via mobile technologies (mHealth) can increase access to mental health services, especially among university students. The development of mHealth intervention is complex and needs to be context-sensitive. There is currently limited evidence on the perceptions, needs, and barriers related to these interventions in the Southeast Asia context. OBJECTIVE This qualitative study aims to explore the perception of university students and mental health supporters on mental health services, campaigns and mHealth interventions with a focus on conversational agent interventions for the prevention of common mental disorders such as anxiety and depression. METHODS We performed six online Focus Group Discussions with thirty university students (N=30) and one-to-one online interviews with mental health supporters consisting of faculty members with student pastoral care, a mental health first-aider, counsellors, psychologists, clinical psychologist, and psychiatrist (N=11). The qualitative analysis followed a reflexive thematic analysis framework. RESULTS Six main themes were identified: (1) healthy lifestyle as students; (2) access to mental health services; (3) the role of mental health promotion campaigns; (4) preferred mHealth engagement features; (5) factors influencing the adoption of mHealth interventions; and (6) cultural relevance of mHealth interventions. Our findings showed that students were reluctant to use mental health services due to fear of stigma and a potential lack of confidentiality. CONCLUSIONS mHealth interventions for mental health were seen as important primarily as a part of a blended intervention. Finally, they felt future mHealth interventions for mental health should be more personalised and able to manage adverse events like suicidal ideations.

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Human social isolation and stress: a systematic review of different contexts and recommendations for future studies

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Exploring the Perceptions of mHealth Interventions for the Prevention of Common Mental Disorders in University Students in Singapore: Qualitative Study

Exploring the Perceptions of mHealth Interventions for the Prevention of Common Mental Disorders in University Students in Singapore: Qualitative Study

COVID-19 infection associated with poorer mental health in a representative population sample

Exploring the Perceptions of mHealth Interventions for the Prevention of Common Mental Disorders in University Students in Singapore: Qualitative Study (Preprint)

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