METHODS: Data from a longitudinal study of persons with RA, for which individuals are interviewed annually, were used. Two analyses (n = 344 and 310) were conducted because of differences in the way life activities were assessed over time. Each analysis covered 4 interviews (1989-1992 and ...
Creative pursuits can help counter depression, either through programs like art or music therapy or done informally on your own. Adult coloring isn't just for fun: In a small2017 study, young women assigned to a coloring group had significantly fewer depression symptoms afterwards, unlike parti...
This finding was especially unexpected given that a number of the women in the previously depressed group evidenced elevated levels of depression. The findings provide additional support to suggest that mild and severe depression do not lie on the same continuum, and raise questions regarding the ...
Physical activity is a powerful tool for improving mental health. Exercise releases endorphins, the body’s natural mood lifters. Whether it’s a brisk walk, a yoga session, or a full workout at the gym, regular physical activity can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. b. Outdoor A...
Effects of group musical therapy on inpatients with chronic psychoses: a controlled study. The objective of the present study was to examine the efficacy of group musical therapy for inpatients with DSM-IV schizophrenia or schizoaffective psychos......
10 questions measuring daily living activities of chronic pain patients were developed for 30 chronic pain patients. Test-retest reliability was .89, and internal consistency was .75. Validity, measured by global ratings (r = .63) and those by significant others (r = .77) was satisfactory. ...
Depressed mood was assessed at each EMA survey, and response choices for the prompt, “I feel depressed...,” were on a 5-point scale ranging from 1=not at all to 5=very much. Although not the main focus of this study, the current depression rating was included as a covariate in fol...
" Chancellor said, "While PAIs appear to be a potentially promising therapy for mild forms of depression," Doraiswamy cautioned, "they have not yet been fully studied in people with moderate to severe forms of depression. We need further studies before they can be applied to help such ...
Activities of daily living (ADLs) refers to self-help tasks such as bathing, dressing, and using the toilet. In psychology, activities of daily living (ADLs) refer to the basic tasks and activities that are necessary for a person to care . . .
PurposeThe aim of the study was to present the effects of the disease and analyze the relationship between activities of daily living (ADL) and self-care in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who have had the disease for the first 10 years.DesignThis study was a descriptive cross-sectional stud...