Associations Between the Coping Self in Adolescence and Mental Health in Early Adulthood

Kinnunen, Pirjo; Laukkanen, Eila; Kiviniemi, Vesa; Kylmä, Jari

doi:10.1111/j.1744-6171.2010.00230.x

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“…In particular, we examined mood as measured by depressive symptoms in this population and focused on the effect of homeless young adults’ coping style on their depressive symptomatology. As the coping styles developed during adolescence largely determine those employed in adulthood (Kinnunen, Laukkanen, Kiviniemi & Kylma, 2010), it is important to identify poor coping strategies before they become entrenched. Findings from this study indicate that the homeless young adults in our study sample experienced poor mental health, a finding consistent with other studies (Kidd, 2006; Nyamathi et al, 2005).…”

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Correlates of Depressive Symptoms Among Homeless Young Adults

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Adolescent homelessness has received increasing attention due to its fast growth throughout the United States and the poor mental outcomes experienced by homeless young people. This cross-sectional study (N = 156) identified correlates of depressive symptomatology among homeless young adults and investigated how depressive symptoms are influenced by the coping strategies these young adults employ. The findings are based on analysis of baseline data collected for a hepatitis vaccination intervention pilot study conducted in partnership with a young adult’s drop-in center in Santa Monica, California. Standardized tools assessed drug use history, coping ability, and psychiatric symptomatology. Linear regression modeling was used to identify correlates of depressive symptom severity. Poor perceived physical health, recent crack cocaine use and recent use of tranquilizers were significantly associated with increased severity of depressive symptoms. Self-destructive escape, non-disclosure/avoidance, passive problem-solving and thoughts of harming self were also associated with increased severity of depressive symptoms.

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“…This kind of conversation is grounded in caring . Because suffering in relation to mental health is a growing problem in Sweden and around the world , it may be important for healthcare professionals to create opportunities for young adults to talk about their existential concerns to avoid mental illness . Not addressing existential concerns could lead to mental illness in the future .…”

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Healthcare professionals’ lived experiences of conversations with young adults expressing existential concerns

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“…Anxiety disorders are the most frequent mental disorders in children and adolescents, followed by behavior disorders, the mood disorders and substance use disorders [ 3 ]. In Finland, approximately 14 % of children aged eight to nine years suffer from some kind of mental health problems, and this share steeply arises along with the onset of puberty to 15–25 % in adolescent population [ 4 ]. Psychiatric disorders are the most important disorder group that impairs adolescents’ functional ability [ 5 ], and perceived stress is shown to increase the risk of subsequent mental disorders and their symptoms [ 6 – 8 ].…”

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Healthy Learning Mind - a school-based mindfulness and relaxation program: a study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial

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BackgroundMindfulness has shown positive effects on mental health, mental capacity and well-being among adult population. Among children and adolescents, previous research on the effectiveness of mindfulness interventions on health and well-being has shown promising results, but studies with methodologically sound designs have been called for. Few intervention studies in this population have compared the effectiveness of mindfulness programs to alternative intervention programs with adequate sample sizes.Methods/designOur primary aim is to explore the effectiveness of a school-based mindfulness intervention program compared to a standard relaxation program among a non-clinical children and adolescent sample, and a non-treatment control group in school context. In this study, we systematically examine the effects of mindfulness intervention on mental well-being (primary outcomes being resilience; existence/absence of depressive symptoms; experienced psychological strengths and difficulties), cognitive functions, psychophysiological responses, academic achievements, and motivational determinants of practicing mindfulness.The design is a cluster randomized controlled trial with three arms (mindfulness intervention group, active control group, non-treatment group) and the sample includes 59 Finnish schools and approx. 3 000 students aged 12–15 years.Intervention consists of nine mindfulness based lessons, 45 mins per week, for 9 weeks, the dose being identical in active control group receiving standard relaxation program called Relax. The programs are delivered by 14 educated facilitators.Students, their teachers and parents will fill-in the research questionnaires before and after the intervention, and they will all be followed up 6 months after baseline. Additionally, students will be followed 12 months after baseline. For longer follow-up, consent to linking the data to the main health registers has been asked from students and their parents.DiscussionThe present study examines systematically the effectiveness of a school-based mindfulness program compared to a standard relaxation program, and a non-treatment control group. A strength of the current study lies in its methodologically rigorous, randomized controlled study design, which allows novel evidence on the effectiveness of mindfulness over and above a standard relaxation program.Trial registrationISRCTN18642659. Retrospectively registered 13 October 2015.

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Associations Between the Coping Self in Adolescence and Mental Health in Early Adulthood

Abstract: Adolescents' perceptions of their emotional health and mastery are important factors to consider in attempts to promote mental health.

Cited by 14 publications

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Correlates of Depressive Symptoms Among Homeless Young Adults

Correlates of Depressive Symptoms Among Homeless Young Adults

Healthcare professionals’ lived experiences of conversations with young adults expressing existential concerns

Healthy Learning Mind - a school-based mindfulness and relaxation program: a study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial

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