Mental Health

Chronic-Illness-and-Long-term-Care-Level-2-2

Physical and mental health are fundamentally linked and share a unique relationship.

Understanding the relationship between the mind and body is crucial in managing co-existing physical and mental chronic conditions. This requires an exploration of the needs in mental illness across age-groups and disciplines, a systematic identification of practice and service gaps, and the design and development of targeted interventions. To achieve this, NUS Nursing continues to establish collaborations with national institutions, stakeholders, and community partners to work towards dismantling the stigma around mental health and building resilience in this population of patients, their families, and their healthcare providers.

Core Members: Dr Shawn GOH, Dr Piyanee (Klainin) YOBAS, Dr Darryl ANG

Publications

  • Koh GK, Ow Yong JQY, Lee ARYB, Ong BSY, Yau CE, Ho CSH, Goh YS.. Social media use and its impact on adult's mental health and well-being: A scoping review. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2024 May 12. doi: 10.1111/wvn.12727. Online ahead of print.. 10.1111/wvn.12727

  • Li J, Fong DYT, Lok KYW, Wong JYH, Man Ho M, Choi EPH, Pandian V, Davidson PM, Duan W, Tarrant M, Lee JJ, Lin CC, Akingbade O, Alabdulwahhab KM, Ahmad MS, Alboraie M, Alzahrani MA, Bilimale AS, Boonpatcharanon S, Byiringiro S, Hasan MKC, Schettini LC, Corzo W, De Leon JM, De Leon AS, Deek H, Efficace F, El Nayal MA, El-Raey F, Ensaldo-Carrasco E, Escotorin P, Fadodun OA, Fawole IO, Goh YS, Irawan D, Khan NE, Koirala B, Krishna A, Kwok C, Le TT, Leal DG, Lezana-Fernández MÁ, Manirambona E, Mantoani LC, Meneses-González F, Mohamed IE, Mukeshimana M, Nguyen CTM, Nguyen HTT, Nguyen KT, Nguyen ST, Nurumal MS, Nzabonimana A, Omer NAMA, Ogungbe O, Poon ACY, Reséndiz-Rodriguez A, Puang-Ngern B, Sagun CG, Shaik RA, Shankar NG, Sommer K, Toro E, Tran HTH, Urgel EL, Uwiringiyimana E, Vanichbuncha T, Youssef N.. Key lifestyles and health outcomes across 16 prevalent chronic diseases: A network analysis of an international observational study. J Glob Health. 2024 Apr 12;14:04068. doi: 10.7189/jogh-14-04068.. 10.7189/jogh-14-04068

  • Leo CSY, Cheng LJ, Lam XR, He H.. Global prevalence and factors associated with preoperative depression in women undergoing breast surgery: a meta-analysis and meta-regression. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2024 Mar 16. doi: 10.1007/s10549-023-07216-3. Online ahead of print.. 10.1007/s10549-023-07216-3

  • Wong JCM, Chua JYX, Chan PY, Shorey S.. Effectiveness of educational interventions in reducing the stigma of healthcare professionals and healthcare students towards mental illness: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Adv Nurs. 2024 Feb 25. doi: 10.1111/jan.16127. Online ahead of print.. 10.1111/jan.16127

  • Liow Y, Lazarus M, Loh V, Shorey S, Chee C, Young D, Valderas JM.. Primary care physicians' perspectives on the identification and management of postnatal mental health problems. Fam Pract. 2024 Apr 15;41(2):185-193. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmae003.. 10.1093/fampra/cmae003

  • Wong KW, Wu X, Dong Y.. Interventions to reduce burnout and improve the mental health of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials with meta-analysis. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2024 Apr;33(2):324-343. doi: 10.1111/inm.13251. Epub 2023 Nov 20.. 10.1111/inm.13251

  • Low NJH, Leow DGW, Klainin-Yobas P.. Effectiveness of Technology-Based Psychosocial Interventions on Psychological Outcomes Among Adult Cancer Patients and Caregivers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Semin Oncol Nurs. 2024 Feb;40(1):151533. doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2023.151533. Epub 2023 Nov 15.. 10.1016/j.soncn.2023.151533

  • Tan RXR, Goh YS.. Perceptions of community mental health services among culturally diverse adult Singaporeans with major depressive disorder: A descriptive qualitative study. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2024 Feb;33(1):143-158. doi: 10.1111/inm.13228. Epub 2023 Sep 24.. 10.1111/inm.13228

  • Shorey S, Tam TC, Thilagamangai, Mathews J, Lim SH, Shi L, Chua JS, Chan YH, Law E, Chee C, Chong YS.. 'Been there, experienced that': A qualitative study on the experiences and perceptions of online peer volunteers in supporting Singaporean mothers at risk of depression. J Adv Nurs. 2024 Mar;80(3):1072-1083. doi: 10.1111/jan.15867. Epub 2023 Sep 14.. 10.1111/jan.15867

  • Yeo BSY, Toh EMS, Lim NE, Lee RS, Ho RCM, Tam WWS, Ngo RYS.. Association of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo with Depression and Anxiety-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Laryngoscope. 2024 Feb;134(2):526-534. doi: 10.1002/lary.30957. Epub 2023 Aug 10.. 10.1002/lary.30957

  • Ching H, Chua JYX, Chua JS, Shorey S.. The effectiveness of technology-based cognitive behavioral therapy on perinatal depression and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2023 Oct;20(5):451-464. doi: 10.1111/wvn.12673. Epub 2023 Aug 9.. 10.1111/wvn.12673

  • Leung CLK, Li KK, In Wei W, Tam W, McNeil EB, Tang A, Wong SYS, Kwok KO.. Temporal variations of vaccine hesitancy amid the COVID-19 outbreaks in Hong Kong. Appl Psychol Health Well Being. 2024 Feb;16(1):216-234. doi: 10.1111/aphw.12480. Epub 2023 Aug 7.. 10.1111/aphw.12480

  • Heng TJT, Shorey S.. Experiences of moral distress in nursing students - A qualitative systematic review. Nurse Educ Today. 2023 Oct;129:105912. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105912. Epub 2023 Jul 17.. 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105912

  • Goh YSS, Ow Yong JQY, Li AZ.. Effectiveness of Illness Management and Recovery program on people with severe mental illnesses: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Psychiatry. 2023 May 15;14:1162288. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1162288. eCollection 2023.. 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1162288

  • Leow Y, Rashid NLBA, Klainin-Yobas P, Zhang Z, Wu XV.. Effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions on mental, cognitive outcomes and neuroplastic changes in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Adv Nurs. 2023 Dec;79(12):4489-4505. doi: 10.1111/jan.15720. Epub 2023 May 29.. 10.1111/jan.15720

  • Meng J, Xiao X, Wang W, Jiang Y, Jin Y, Wang H.. Sleep quality, social rhythms, and depression among people living with HIV: a path analysis based on social zeitgeber theory. Front Psychiatry. 2023 May 4;14:1102946. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1102946. eCollection 2023.. 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1102946

  • Zuo L, Dong Y, Hu Y, Xiang X, Liu T, Zhou J, Shi J, Wang Y.. Clinical Features, Brain-Structure Changes, and Cognitive Impairment in Basal Ganglia Infarcts: A Pilot Study. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2023 May 11;19:1171-1180. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S384726. eCollection 2023.. 10.2147/NDT.S384726

  • Depression in Medical Students Research Group; Zatt WB, Lo K, Tam W.. Pooled prevalence of depressive symptoms among medical students: an individual participant data meta-analysis. BMC Psychiatry. 2023 Apr 14;23(1):251. doi: 10.1186/s12888-023-04745-5.. 10.1186/s12888-023-04745-5

  • Quek LJ, Heikkonen MR, Lau Y.. Use of artificial intelligence techniques for detection of mild cognitive impairment: A systematic scoping review. J Clin Nurs. 2023 Sep;32(17-18):5752-5762. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16699. Epub 2023 Apr 10.. 10.1111/jocn.16699

  • Liu G, Chen Y, Ou P, Huang L, Qian Q, Wang Y, He HG, Hu R.. Effects of Parent-Child Sandplay Therapy for preschool children with autism spectrum disorder and their mothers: A randomized controlled trial. J Pediatr Nurs. 2023 Jul-Aug;71:6-13. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.02.006. Epub 2023 Mar 20.. 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.02.006

  • Siah CJR, Goh YS, Lee J, Poon SN, Ow Yong JQY, Tam WW.. The effects of forest bathing on psychological well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2023 Aug;32(4):1038-1054. doi: 10.1111/inm.13131. Epub 2023 Mar 2.. 10.1111/inm.13131

  • Thanoi W, Vongsirimas N, Sitthimongkol Y, Klainin-Yobas P.. Examining Predictors of Psychological Well-Being among University Students: A Descriptive Comparative Study across Thailand and Singapore. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jan 19;20(3):1875. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20031875.. 10.3390/ijerph20031875

  • Tan JXJ, Cai JS, Ignacio J.. Effectiveness of aromatherapy on anxiety and sleep quality among adult patients admitted into intensive care units: A systematic review. Intensive Crit Care Nurs. 2023 Jun;76:103396. doi: 10.1016/j.iccn.2023.103396. Epub 2023 Feb 2.. 10.1016/j.iccn.2023.103396

  • Lee ARYB, Leong I, Lau G, Tan AW, Ho RCM, Ho CSH, Chen MZ.. Depression and anxiety in older adults with cancer: Systematic review and meta-summary of risk, protective and exacerbating factors. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2023 Mar-Apr;81:32-42. doi: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2023.01.008. Epub 2023 Jan 25.. 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2023.01.008

  • Zhi-Xiang L, Lim WS, Chan EY.. Development and Validation of a Multidimensional Short Version Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI-9) for Caregivers of Persons With Cognitive Impairment. Alzheimer Dis Assoc Disord. 2023 Jan-Mar 01;37(1):59-65. doi: 10.1097/WAD.0000000000000537. Epub 2023 Jan 18.. 10.1097/WAD.0000000000000537

  • Wamala-Andersson S, Richardson MX, Landerdahl Stridsberg S, Ryan J, Sukums F, Goh YS.. Artificial Intelligence and Precision Health Through Lenses of Ethics and Social Determinants of Health: Protocol for a State-of-the-Art Literature Review. JMIR Res Protoc. 2023 Jan 24;12:e40565. doi: 10.2196/40565.. 10.2196/40565

  • Yang J, Zhang Z, Cheng LJ, Chen J, Wu VX.. The Prevalence of Anxiety among Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Protocol for A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Jan 11;20(2):1315. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20021315.. 10.3390/ijerph20021315

  • Luangphituck W, Boonyamalik P, Klainin-Yobas P.. The Effectiveness of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a Preventive Intervention in the Workplace to Improve Work Engagement and Psychological Outcomes: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JMIR Res Protoc. 2023 Jan 19;12:e38597. doi: 10.2196/38597.. 10.2196/38597

  • See C, Ng M, Ignacio J.. Effectiveness of music interventions in reducing pain and anxiety of patients in pediatric and adult emergency departments: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Emerg Nurs. 2023 Jan;66:101231. doi: 10.1016/j.ienj.2022.101231. Epub 2022 Dec 16.. 10.1016/j.ienj.2022.101231

  • Ong QS, Yang HZ, Kuek JHL, Goh YS.. Implementation of peer-support services in Asia: A scoping review. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs. 2023 Jun;30(3):309-325. doi: 10.1111/jpm.12879. Epub 2022 Nov 1.. 10.1111/jpm.12879

  • Peck CKH, Thangavelu DP, Li Z, Goh YS.. Effects of peer-delivered self-management, recovery education interventions for individuals with severe and enduring mental health challenges: A meta-analysis. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs. 2023 Feb;30(1):54-73. doi: 10.1111/jpm.12853. Epub 2022 Jul 18.. 10.1111/jpm.12853

  • Fung JYT, Lim H, Vongsirimas N, Klainin-Yobas P.. Effectiveness of eHealth mindfulness-based interventions on cancer-related symptoms among cancer patients and survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Telemed Telecare. 2024 Apr;30(3):451-465. doi: 10.1177/1357633X221078490. Epub 2022 Feb 25.. 10.1177/1357633X221078490

  • Ramachandran HJ, Bin Mahmud MS, Rajendran P, Jiang Y, Cheng L, Wang W.. Effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions on psychological well-being, burnout and post-traumatic stress disorder among nurses: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Nurs. 2023 Jun;32(11-12):2323-2338. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16265. Epub 2022 Feb 20.. 10.1111/jocn.16265

  • Shorey S, Chua JYX.. Effectiveness of peer support interventions for adults with depressive symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Ment Health. 2023 Apr;32(2):465-479. doi: 10.1080/09638237.2021.2022630. Epub 2022 Jan 7.. 10.1080/09638237.2021.2022630

  • Shorey S, Downe S, Chua JYX, Byrne SO, Fobelets M, Lalor JG.. Effectiveness of Psychological Interventions to Improve the Mental Well-Being of Parents Who Have Experienced Traumatic Childbirth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Trauma Violence Abuse. 2023 Jul;24(3):1238-1253. doi: 10.1177/15248380211060808. Epub 2021 Dec 13.. 10.1177/15248380211060808

  • Chan, M., Jiang, Y., Lee, C., Ramachandran, H. J., Teo, J., Seah, C., Lin, Y., & Wang, W. (2022). Effectiveness of eHealth-based cognitive behavioural therapy on depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Nursing, Doi; https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16212

  • Dong, Y., Yeo, M. C., Tham, X. C., Danuaji, R., Nguyen, T. H., Sharma, A. K., Rn, K., Pv, M., Tai, M. S., Ahmad, A., Tan, B. Y., Ho, R. C., Chua, M., & Sharma, V. K. (2022). Investigating Psychological Differences Between Nurses and Other Health Care Workers From the Asia-Pacific Region During the Early Phase of COVID-19: Machine Learning Approach. JMIR nursing, 5(1), e32647. https://doi.org/10.2196/32647

  • Fung, J. Y. T., Lim, H., Vongsirimas, N., & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2022). Effectiveness of eHealth mindfulness-based interventions on cancer-related symptoms among cancer patients and survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis Journal of Telemedicine and telecare. doi: 10.1177/1357633X221078490

  • Goh, Y.-S., Ow Yong, Q.Y., Soo, S.C., Wan, P.C.J. & Ng, V.C.K. (2022). Experiences and challenges faced by Community Mental Health Workers when providing care to people with mental health conditions: A qualitative descriptive study. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. 33(3). 591-600.

  • Ho, P. J., & Goh, Y. S. (2022). Health care professionals and care staff challenges and experiences of managing sexual expression among older adults ≥60 years in long-term care facilities: a qualitative review and meta-synthesis. Age and ageing, 51(1).  https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afab230

  • Klainin-Yobas, P., Chng, W.J., Ang, N.K.E. Lopez, L., Arunoda, A. P., Lau, Y. (2022) Effects of a Mindfulness Program on Stress and Psychological Outcomes Among Cancer Survivors: a Quasi-Experimental Study. Mindfulness 13, 982–992. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-022-01852-4

  • Ramachandran, H. J., Bin Mahmud, M. S., Rajendran, P., Jiang, Y., Cheng, L., & Wang, W. (2022). Effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions on psychological well-being, burnout and post-traumatic stress disorder among nurses: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 00, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.162655

  • Granland K., Thompson C.L., & Dong Y. (2021). ‘Train Your Brain’ Cognitive Intervention Group Program for Singaporean Older Adult Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Feasibility Study. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology. doi:10.1177/08919887211002661. *Corresponding Author. (IF: 2.7)

  • Goh, Y.-S., Ow Yong, Q.Y., & Tam., W.S.W. (2021). The effects of online stigma reduction program for people experiencing mental health conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12893

  • Goh, Y.-S., Ow Yong, Q.Y., Chen, H.T., Ho, S.H., Chee, I.Y.C, & Chee, T.T. (2021).  The Impact of COVID-19 on nurses working in a University Health System in Singapore: A qualitative descriptive study. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. 30(3). 643-652.

  • Klainin-Yobas, P., Vongsirimas, N., Ramirez, D., Fernandez, Z., & Sarmiento, J. (2021).  Evaluating the predicting effect of stress and resilience on psychological well-being among youths: A structural equation modelling approach. BMC Nursing https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-021-00645-9

  • Tam, W., Poon, S. N., Mahendran, R., Kua, E. H., & Wu, X. V. (2021). The effectiveness of reminiscence-based intervention on improving psychological well-being in cognitively intact older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International journal of nursing studies, 114, 103847. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103847

  • Yap, J. M., Tantono, N., Wu, V. X., & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2021). Effectiveness of technology-based psychosocial interventions on diabetes distress and health-relevant outcomes among type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of telemedicine and telecare, 1357633X211058329. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/1357633X211058329

  • Ge, X., Wang, B., Liu, S., Song, X., He, H., Hong, J., & Wang, W. (2020). The caring experience and supportive care needs of male partners for women with gynecologic cancer: a qualitative literature review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29(23-24), 4469-4481. doi: https://doi-org.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/10.1111/jocn.15501

  • Hao, F., Tan, W., Jiang, L., Zhang, L., Zhao, X., Zou, Y., Hu, Y., Luo, X., Jiang, X., McIntyre, R. S., Tran, B., Sun, J., Zhang, Z., Ho, R., Ho, C., & Tam, W. (2020). Do psychiatric patients experience more psychiatric symptoms during COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown? A case-control study with service and research implications for immunopsychiatry. Brain, behavior, and immunity, 87, 100–106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2020.04.069

  • Hu, D., Kong, Y., Li, W., Han, Q., Zhang, X., Zhu, L. X., Wan, S.W., Miu, J., He, H.G., & Zhu, J. (2020). Frontline nurses’ burnout, anxiety, depression, and fear statuses and their associated factors during the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China: A large-scale cross-sectional study. The Lancet- EClinicalMedicine, 24, 100424. doi:10.1016/j.eclinm.2020.100424

  • Roslee, N.L., & Goh, Y.-S (2020). Young adult’s perception towards the formation of stigma on people experiencing mental health conditions: A descriptive qualitative study. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. 30(1). 148 - 157.  https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12766

  • Syeda F. Husain, Tong-Boon Tang, Rongjun Yu, Wilson W. Tam, Bach Tran, Travis T. Quek, Shi-Hui Hwang, Cheryl W. Chang, Cyrus S. Ho, Roger C. Ho, (2020) Cortical haemodynamic response measured by functional near infrared spectroscopy during a verbal fluency task in patients with major depression and borderline personality disorder, EBioMedicine, 51,102586. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ebiom.2019.11.047

  • Tan, W., Hao, F., McIntyre, R. S., Jiang, L., Jiang, X., Zhang, L., Zhao, X., Zou, Y., Hu, Y., Luo, X., Zhang, Z., Lai, A., Ho, R., Tran, B., Ho, C., & Tam, W. (2020). Is returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic stressful? A study on immediate mental health status and psychoneuroimmunity prevention measures of Chinese workforce. Brain, behavior, and immunity, 87, 84-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2020.04.055

  • Klainin-Yobas, P., Kowitlawakul, Y., Lopez, V., Tang, C. T., Hoek, K. E., Gan, G. L., Lei, F., Rawtaer, I., & Mahendran, R. (2019). The effects of mindfulness and health education programs on the emotional state and cognitive function of elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia, 68, 211–217. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocn.2019.05.031

  • Tam, W., Lo, K., Pacheco, J. (2019) Prevalence of depressive symptoms among medical students: overview of systematic reviews.  Medical Education, 53, 345-54.  https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.13770 

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Grant - Tam, W. (PI), 2019-2021. Mind-Science Centre Seed Grant, Intergenerational Reminiscence and Narrative Therapy (ReNT) to enhance the mental health and intergenerational relationship. $50,000. Mind-Science Centre, NUS.

Chan, M., Jiang, Y., Lee, C., Ramachandran, H. J., Teo, J., Seah, C., Lin, Y., & Wang, W. (2022). Effectiveness of eHealth-based cognitive behavioural therapy on depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Nursing, Doi; https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16212

Fung, J. Y. T., Lim, H., Vongsirimas, N., & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2022). Effectiveness of eHealth mindfulness-based interventions on cancer-related symptoms among cancer patients and survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis Journal of Telemedicine and telecare. doi: 10.1177/1357633X221078490