Mental Health

Did Covid-19 impact mental health of Adolescent girls?

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3 years ago

June 8, 2021

Dr.Tidy

Did Covid-19 impact mental health of Adolescent girls?

There is absolutely no doubt as how strongly the Covid-19 impacted the lives of people around the world. Now shockingly, a large study published in The Lancet Psychiatry said that the Coronavirus has had a significant, detrimental impact on adolescent mental health, especially in girls. The research was conducted by a team of Icelandic and North American behavioural and social scientists analysed over 59,000 Icelandic adolescents.

The study found that negative mental health outcomes were disproportionately reported by girls and older adolescents (13-18-year-olds), compared to same-age peers prior to the pandemic.

The study further revealed a decline in cigarette smoking, e-cigarette usage and alcohol intoxication among 15-18-year-old adolescents during the pandemic.

“The decrease observed in substance use during the pandemic may be an unintended benefit of the isolation that so many adolescents have endured during quarantine,” said John Allegrante, Professor of Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.

The study represents a “landmark contribution to what we now know about just how psychologically devastating being socially isolated from peers and friends during the ongoing pandemic has been for young people”, added Thorhildur Halldorsdottir, a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychology at Reykjavik University in Iceland.

“Isolation during the pandemic has been universal and it is global, and it is having a clinically important, negative impact on young people who have not been in school during the pandemic,” Allegrante observed.

“Whether an adolescent was an Icelander in Reykjavik who had been at home for most of the last year or an American in New York City, living under the same circumstances – being at home, engaged in remote learning and separated from friends — the consequences of not going to school not only set back their learning but also negatively affected their mental health. What we don’t know is by how much,” he said.

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Why fresh air is important for mental health ?

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2 years ago

June 7, 2022

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Why fresh air is important for mental health ?

Fresh air boosts your mental health:

Studies have shown that fresh air can rejuvenate the mind and improve alertness.Breathing fresh air increases the amount of oxygen available to your brain and body, which boosts a sense of mental clarity.

Fresh air strengthens your immune system :

Fresh air strengthen your immune system. People who walk in nature have a more excellent respiratory function, which leads to better immunity. You can also breathe in more oxygen and exhale more carbon dioxide, which stimulates your immune system and protects you against infections.

Fresh air can reduce stress and depression :

Spending time in nature helps you release more endorphins, which are neurotransmitters that produce a feeling of happiness. People who spend time near plants have lower cortisol levels, the stress hormone, than those who don’t.

Fresh air improves your sleep :

Fresh air improves your sleep as it helps you relax an boosts your mood.the fresh air free from pollution feeds your brain with oxygen, reducing stress and making you feel more relaxed. Fresh air causes the body to secrete melatonin, a sleep hormone that helps you relax.

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Does allergies impact mental health ?

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2 years ago

June 7, 2022

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Allergies :

Allergies are our body’s reaction to a normally harmless substance such as pollen, molds, animal dander, later, certain foods and insect stings. Allergies are very widespread.Symptoms of allergies range from mild-rash or hives, itchiness, runny nose, watery/re eyes –to life-threatening.

Allergies impacts on mental health :

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million people experience allergy symptoms every year.people living with allergies may be prone to experiencing mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression. The correlation between mental health and allergies is an ongoing debate, but recent studies have shed light on parallels that may treatment for patients.

Common allergy symptoms may include :

Itchiness in the eyes
Sneezing, sniffing, and coughing
Hives, which form a raised rash
Heavy breathing through the mouth
Wheezing and shortness of breath
Headaches
Coughing
Ear pain and ear infections
Nose bleeding
Gastrointestinal issues

Mental Health

What is clinical depression ?

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2 years ago

May 17, 2022

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A mental disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.Possible causes include a combination of biological, psychological and social sources of distress. Increasingly, research suggests that these factors may cause changes in brain function, including altered activity of certain neural circuits in the brain.

Symptoms:

People may experience

Mood: anxiety, apathy, general discontent,guilty, hopelessness,loss of interest or pleasure in activities, mood swings, or sadness.
Behavioural :agitation, excessive crying,irritability,restlessness,or social isolation
Sleep:early awakening, excess sleepiness, insomnia,or restless sleep
Whole body:excessive hunger, fatigue,or loss of appetite
Cognitive:lack of concentration, slowness in activity.
Weight:weight gain or weight loss
Also common:poor appetite or repeatedly going over thoughts