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Psichiatria e Psicoterapia ; 40(2):103-117, 2021.
Article in Italian | APA PsycInfo | ID: covidwho-2275503

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Objective: The spread of the Covid-19 pandemic led to a lockdown that caused a widespread discomfort among the Italian-and worlwide-population, as evidenced by several national and international studies. GliPsicologiOnline (GPO) was conceived as a reaction to this scenario of great difficulty. GPO is a free online service that aims at addressing the citizens' needs of listening and support, as well as dealing with psychoeducational issues. The aim of this study was to describe the population that has requested psychological support using the GPO platform, with particular focus on the distribution throughout Italy and the type of problems that emerged in relation to age. Furthermore, the time of onset of the specific problem reported and the type of intervention implemented by therapists of the Institute for the Study and Research of Psychic Disorders (ISeRDiP) was also taken in consideration. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with data collected by a group of ISeRDiP researchers, who were also involved as clinicians in the active phase of the project. The database allowed analysis using descriptive statistics and qualitative comparison of infra-cluster results. Results: 157 individuals joined the project (138 women, 19 men), with an average age of 29 years. 74% went through only one session (15% two, 11% three sessions). The GPO service was contacted by 15 different Italian regions with a greater participation by the Lombard population (32%). The majority of the sample (93%) did not request help for symptoms directly related to Covid-19, but rather for psychological problems that developed in the context of isolation due to lockdown. Notably, in 44% of cases, the perceived discomfort was experienced for the first (mainly of the anxious type, 19%). Strong variability in the reasons for seeking help has also emerged. Conclusions: The service offered by the GPO project gave the Italian population an opportunity to receive free support, prevent negative psychological outcome, improve psychoeducation and learn about the potential of online support services. It is not surprising that the majority of the help seeking individuals came from the Lombardy region, which was more affected than others by the pandemic. Moreover, the variability of the reasons for seeking help seems to be in line with difficulties throughout development phases and life cycle typically reported in the age group taken into consideration. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved) Abstract (Italian) Oggetto: La diffusione della pandemia da Covid-19 ha portato a un lockdown che ha visto l'emergere, nella popolazione italiana, ma non solo, di un disagio diffuso, come evidenziato da diversi studi nazionali e internazionali. In questa situazione di forte difficolta nasce "GliPsicologiOnline" (GPO), un progetto creato per rispondere gratuitamente ai bisogni di ascolto, psicoeducazione e supporto, attraverso l'utilizzo di una piattaforma online. Obiettivo del presente studio e quello di descrivere la popolazione che ha richiesto supporto psicologico attraverso l'utilizzo della piattaforma GPO, con particolare riferimento alla distribuzione sul territorio italiano e al tipo di problematiche emerse in relazione all'eta. Particolare attenzione e stata inoltre posta all'individuazione dell'epoca di insorgenza della problematica rappresentata e ai tipi di interventi di aiuto prevalenti messi in atto dai terapeuti dell'Istituto per lo Studio e la Ricerca sui Disturbi Psichici (ISeRDiP). Metodo: Sulla base dei dati e stato condotto uno studio descrittivo trasversale con raccolta dati crosssezionale da parte di un gruppo di ricercatori ISeRDiP, coinvolti anche come clinici nella fase attiva del progetto. La creazione di un database, ove sono state indicate le variabili di interesse, ha permesso di procedere a un'analisi tramite statistiche descrittive e comparazione qualitativa dei risultati infracluster. Risultati: Al progetto hanno aderito 157 soggetti, (138 donne, 19 uomini), con un'eta media di 29 anni. Il servizio GPO e stato contattato da 15 diverse regioni italiane con una maggior partecipazione da parte della popolazione lombarda (32%). La maggioranza del campione (93%) non ha richiesto aiuto per una sintomatologia direttamente connessa al Covid ma per problematiche psicologiche sviluppatesi nell'ambito dell'isolamento dovuto al lockdown;nel 44% dei casi, infatti, il disagio emerso era di nuova insorgenza (prevalentemente di tipo ansioso, 19%). E' emersa altresi una forte variabilita nei motivi della richiesta di aiuto. Conclusioni: Il servizio offerto dal progetto GPO ha rappresentato un'opportunita per la popolazione italiana di ricevere un sostegno gratuito, fare prevenzione sul danno psicologico, migliorare la cultura psicologica e conoscere le potenzialita dei servizi di supporto online. Non stupisce che la maggior richiesta di aiuto sia pervenuta dalla regione Lombardia, piu colpita di altre dalla pandemia, e la variabilita dei motivi della richiesta di aiuto che, in base alla fascia d'eta presa in considerazione, sembra essere in linea con le problematiche tipiche delle fasi di sviluppo e del ciclo di vita. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)

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Lessons from COVID-19: Impact on Healthcare Systems and Technology ; : 241-262, 2022.
Article in English | Scopus | ID: covidwho-2027807

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The provision of services to people with mental health problems and their families has been substantially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Often face-to-face clinical work had to be replaced with telehealth, in line with COVID-19 regulations of social distancing. Currently, different types of online services have been implemented to meet the mental health needs of the population. This change from face-to-face to online service provision has been disruptive to many South Africans and at times resulted in people not being able to access these services. Aim: This chapter aims to describe specifically the use of online psychological service delivery pre-COVID-19 and during the lockdown. Method: We conducted a literature review exploring the delivery of psychological services through online channels pre-COVID-19 and during the lockdown. We highlight lessons learned and opportunities for psychological service provision beyond the pandemic. Conclusion: We conclude that online service platforms can increase access to psychological services and identify strategies that can be adopted to strengthen service provision. © 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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