scholarly journals Benefits of Using Activity Recommender Technology for Self-management of Depressive Symptoms

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Darius A. Rohani ◽  
Maria Faurholt-Jepsen ◽  
Lars V. Kessing ◽  
Jakob E. Bardram
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Recommender System ◽  
Behavioral Activation ◽  
Social Contact ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Activity Scheduling ◽  
Health Goals ◽  
Clinically Depressed ◽  
Activity Types ◽  
Quantitative Results

Behavioral Activation (BA)therapy has shown to be effective in treating depression. Recommending healthy activities is a core principle in Behavioral Activation (BA), which is typically done by the therapist. However, most BA smartphone applications do not recommend specific activities. This article reports quantitative results from an 8-week feasibility study of a previously presented smartphone-based BA recommender system. The system supports the planning and enacting of pleasurable activities and promotes activation of diverse activity types. Enrollment included 43 clinically depressed patients who installed the system on their phone and initiated activity scheduling. Twenty-nine patients used the system daily for more than a week.These patients presented a significant reduction in depressive symptoms during the study period. They displayed a more personalized usage approach and created recurring health goals comprising of their own customized activities. Furthermore, they took inspiration within various types of activities, thereby displaying more activity diversity. This study suggests that enacting a diverse mixture of activities that promote good sleep, personal hygiene, exercise, social contact, and leisure time can be essential in managing depressive symptoms. A smartphone-based activity recommender system can help patients achieve this.

MUBS: A Personalized Recommender System for Behavioral Activation in Mental Health

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darius A. Rohani ◽  
Andrea Quemada Lopategui ◽  
Nanna Tuxen ◽  
Maria Faurholt-Jepsen ◽  
Lars V. Kessing ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Recommender System ◽  
Behavioral Activation ◽  
Personalized Recommender System

A randomized study on the effect of modified behavioral activation treatment for depressive symptoms in rural left-behind elderly

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 372-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianfei Xie ◽  
Guoping He ◽  
Siqing Ding ◽  
Chen Pan ◽  
Xia Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Behavioral Activation ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
Left Behind

scholarly journals Depression and family arguments: disentangling reciprocal effects for women and men

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-55
Author(s):  
Jessie J Wong ◽  
Nickolas D Frost ◽  
Christine Timko ◽  
Adrienne J Heinz ◽  
Ruth Cronkite
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Depressed Patients ◽  
The Family ◽  
Clinically Depressed ◽  
Path Models ◽  
Observational Design ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Reciprocal Influences

Abstract Background Depression is a debilitating condition that affects the individual and the family. Objective This study sought to identify potential reciprocal influences between family arguments and depressive symptoms among clinically depressed patients over a 23-year span. Methods The present study employed a longitudinal, observational design with 424 depressed patients. Separate cross-lagged path models examined longitudinal associations for women and men over 23 years while adjusting for age, income, and marital and parental status. Results Among depressed men, more severe baseline depressive symptoms predicted more family arguments 10 years later. Among depressed women, more severe baseline depressive symptoms predicted fewer family arguments 1 year later, while more severe depressive symptoms at 10-year follow-up predicted more family arguments at 23-year follow-up. More family arguments predicted more severe depressive symptoms among women and men, with some variation in the time intervals of these associations. Conclusion These findings suggest that while depressive symptoms may temporarily diminish family arguments among women, such symptoms were associated with more family arguments over longer time intervals. Moreover, family arguments put depressed men and women at risk for more severe depressive symptoms. These results support the use of screening for family arguments and interventions to help depressed individuals develop skills to manage interpersonal conflict.

Predictors of affect following discharge from partial hospitalization: a two-week ecological momentary assessment study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Marie Forgeard ◽  
Courtney Beard ◽  
Danielle Shayani ◽  
Alexandra L. Silverman ◽  
Eli Tsukayama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Momentary Assessment ◽  
Close Relationships ◽  
Behavioral Activation ◽  
Social Contact ◽  
Stressful Events ◽  
Partial Hospitalization ◽  
Affective States ◽  
Daily Experiences ◽  
Ecological Momentary ◽  
Momentary Assessment

Abstract Background Little is known about the everyday experiences of individuals transitioning from acute to outpatient psychiatric care, an important period of risk for mood symptom relapse. This study used ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to examine whether specific daily experiences were related to momentary affective states following discharge from a partial hospitalization program (PHP). Methods A sample of 114 adults (Mage = 36 years old, 52% female, 83% White) completed four brief EMA surveys every day for 2 weeks assessing intensity/type of stressful events and social contact, as well as positive/negative affect (PA/NA). Half of participants reported therapeutic skills use. Results Stress severity ratings prospectively predicted increased NA. NA predicted spending less time with close relationships. However, interacting with close relationships predicted increased positive affect (PA). Finally, PA predicted spending time with more people. The use of two skills (behavioral activation and interpersonal effectiveness) was concurrently, but not prospectively, associated with improved affect. Conclusions Examining daily experiences of individuals discharging from partial hospitalization provides important information about factors that may influence affective states during the transition from acute to outpatient care. Findings from this study can be used to help prepare patients for discharge and develop interventions for the post-acute period.

scholarly journals Effect of Three Types of Activities on Improving Mood and Enjoyment in a Brief Online Depression Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Caitriona Tilden ◽  
Melissa H. Bond ◽  
Taylor N. Stephens ◽  
Tyler Lyckberg ◽  
Ricardo F. Muñoz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Activation ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Temporal Analysis ◽  
Amazon Mechanical Turk ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Depression Status ◽  
Activity Types ◽  
Study Participants

The goal of this study is to determine whether different types of activities have a differential effect on mood and enjoyment. Methods. A secondary analysis of the data of 754 participants (Mage = 35.8 years, SDage = 12.6; MPHQ-9 = 7.6, SDPHQ-9 = 7.0) who were recruited via Amazon Mechanical Turk (AMT) to participate in a brief online study. Participants completed an activity log and reported retrospectively about three types of activities (Pleasant, Meaningful, and Mastery) at baseline and one week follow-up. A mixed effects ANOVA was used to analyze the effect of weekly activities on mood, and a temporal analysis model was used to test for the effect of daily activities on enjoyment. Results. Participants who reported higher number of Mastery activities for the week had higher mood ratings at follow-up (F (1, 39) = 4.89, p<.05), regardless of depression status at baseline. Pleasant and Meaningful activities did not have a significant effect on mood. Daily engagement in any of the three activity types increased enjoyment of that day (Pleasant: b=0.312, t (1811) = 46.73, p<.001; Meaningful: b=0.254, t (1814) = 11.65, p<.001; Mastery: b=0.290, t (1816) = 13.07, p<.001]. Conclusions. These findings contribute to the understanding on how brief behavioral activation interventions delivered online may influence participants’ mood and enjoyment, and can inform clinicians’ recommendations about types of activities.

Trajectories of maternal depressive symptoms predict child problem behaviour: The Generation R Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. A. M. Cents ◽  
S. Diamantopoulou ◽  
J. J. Hudziak ◽  
V. W. V. Jaddoe ◽  
A. Hofman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Brief Symptom Inventory ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Repeated Measure ◽  
Maternal Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Problem Behaviour ◽  
Problem Behaviours ◽  
Clinically Depressed ◽  
Linear Regressions

BackgroundIt is unclear how the course of maternal depressive symptoms affects child development. We modelled trajectories of maternal depressive symptoms from mid-pregnancy to 3 years after childbirth to better determine their associations with child problem behaviour.MethodMother–child dyads (n = 4167) participated in a population-based prospective cohort in The Netherlands. Depressive symptoms were assessed with the Brief Symptom Inventory during pregnancy and at 2, 6 and 36 months postnatally. When children were 3 years old, problem behaviour was assessed with the Child Behaviour Checklist completed by each parent. A group-based modelling technique was used to model trajectories of maternal depressive symptoms and to examine their association with child problem behaviour. The added value of trajectory modelling was determined with successive linear regressions.ResultsWe identified four trajectories of maternal depressive symptoms; ‘no’ (34%), ‘low’ (54%), ‘moderate’ (11%) and ‘high’ (1.5%). Child problem behaviour varied as a function of maternal trajectory membership. Whether rated by mother or father, children of mothers assigned to higher trajectories had significantly more problem behaviours than children of mothers assigned to lower trajectories. The model including trajectories had additive predictive value over a model relying only on a summed repeated measure of severity and a predefined chronicity variable.ConclusionsDepending on their course, maternal depressive symptoms have different effects on child problem behaviour. More information is gained by studying trajectories of symptoms, than only predefined measures of severity and chronicity. Moreover, trajectories can help identifying clinically depressed mothers who are possible candidates for early interventions.

Situational-Specificity of Motivational Differences between Depressed and Nondepressed Subjects

1987 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 860-862 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra T. Sigmon ◽  
Rosemery O. Nelson ◽  
Suzanne E. Brannon
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
College Women ◽  
Beck Depression Inventory ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Situational Specificity ◽  
Clinically Depressed ◽  
Motivational Deficit

Performance on an easy or a difficult coding task for 4 90-sec. repetitions by 15 college women who showed depressive symptoms on the Beck Depression Inventory and the MMPI-Depression Scale and 15 who did not indicated no support for a psychological or motivational deficit in depression. Replication with clinically depressed persons is recommended.

scholarly journals The Emotional State and Physical Condition of Indonesian College Students: An Emerging Situation during the Coronavirus Disease-19 Crisis in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (T1) ◽  
pp. 261-267
Author(s):  
Andi Imam Arundhana ◽  
Muhammad Iqbal ◽  
Siti Annisa Maharani ◽  
Aminuddin Syam
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Physical Condition ◽  
Emotional State ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

BACKGROUND: Since the first cases in Wuhan China have been reported, the Coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 cases increased exponentially over the world. This disease might affect physical and mental well-being. AIM: This study was aimed to examine the emotional state and physical condition of college students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. METHODS: The study used a cross-sectional survey design in April 2020. The participants of the survey were adult that currently enrolled at one of the universities in Indonesia from diploma-1 to master’s degree. Information from a total of 1044 participants could be obtained. We used the developed self-reported questionnaire to collect information regarding socio-demographic, personal hygiene and healthy lifestyle, anthropometric measurement data, and depressive symptoms. Pearson Chi-square and Fisher’s exact test were performed using SPSS v.24 with a significant level of P < 0.05. RESULTS: This study found that 31.1% of participants are possible depressed. Of 1044 students, 35.3% were malnourished (16.5% underweight and 18.8% overweight/obese). Factors associated with depressive symptoms are sleep longer than usual, gathering with family members, and working (for income-generating). CONCLUSION: The COVID-19 probably affected the majority of Indonesian college students, especially for emotional and physical condition. The government should not neglect this group by providing clinical and social supports for their well-being.  

scholarly journals Alone but not lonely: The relationship between COVID-19 social factors, loneliness, depression, and suicidal ideation

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e0261867
Author(s):  
Ana Rabasco ◽  
Vincent Corcoran ◽  
Margaret Andover
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Social Contact ◽  
Online Support ◽  
Social Connection ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
The Relationship

Objective Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been concerns that social distancing may negatively impact mental health, particularly with regards to loneliness, depressive symptoms, and suicidality. The current study explored how aspects of social distancing, communication, and online support from October 2020 to December 2020 related to loneliness, depressive symptoms, and suicidal ideation. Method Participants (n = 216) who self-identified as having mental health diagnoses were recruited and completed questionnaires online. Results Findings showed that COVID-19 related social contact, particularly electronic social contact, is associated with decreased loneliness, suicidal ideation, and depression. Online emotional support was significantly associated with decreased loneliness and depressive symptoms. Social distancing practices were not associated with increased loneliness, suicidal ideation, and depression. Conclusions Our findings underscore the importance of leveraging electronic methods of social connection, especially among individuals who are at risk for suicide or depression.

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