| Title: |
Psychiatric Comorbidities among Undergraduate and Graduate Students Attending Spiritual-Mind-Body Interventions |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Micheline R. Anderson; Suza C. Scalora (ORCID 0000-0002-5524-7049); Abigail Crete; Elisabeth J. Mistur; Lisa Miller |
| Source: |
Journal of American College Health. 2024 72(9):3139-3142. |
| Availability: |
Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
4 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Mental Disorders; Comorbidity; Graduate Students; Undergraduate Students; Religious Factors; Depression (Psychology); Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; Intervention; Symptoms (Individual Disorders); Urban Universities; Private Colleges; School Health Services; Well Being; Student Participation |
| DOI: |
10.1080/07448481.2022.2161821 |
| ISSN: |
0744-8481; 1940-3208 |
| Abstract: |
Objective: This study examined rates of positive screens for depression and posttraumatic stress and their comorbidity among undergraduate (N = 77) and graduate (N = 136) students who participated in on-campus Spiritual-Mind-Body (SMB) wellness interventions. Methods: Participants completed the PHQ-9 and the PCL-C before starting an 8-week in-person SMB wellness intervention. Elevated depression was indicated by a score of [greater than or equal to]10 on the PHQ-9; elevated posttraumatic stress (PTS) was indicated by a score of [greater than or equal to]30 on the PCL-C. Results: There were unexpectedly high rates of posttraumatic stress among both undergraduate (39%) and graduate (32%) students without the presence of comorbid depression. A small minority of students experienced depression apart from elevated PTS symptoms. Overall, students reported high levels of clinically relevant psychopathology. Conclusion: On-campus wellness centers may offer an appropriate setting for the screening of trauma-related distress and depression and their comorbidity to address the psychiatric concerns of SMB wellness-seeking students. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1452158 |
| Database: |
ERIC |