Association between change in suicidal ideation, and distinct symptoms of depression and sleep changes during COVID-19.

COVID-19 has created a situation that has never been experienced before, challenging the mobilization of adaptive coping strategies. There has been a marked increase in suicides and suicidal ideation following the onset of COVID-19 likely reflecting the toll of the pandemic on mental health. The aim of our study to investigate the associations between depressive symptoms and distinct symptom clusters and lifestyle changes related to sleep, eating and physical activity and change in suicidal thoughts and thinking about death during the pandemic. Analyses involved data from the Hungarian part of the COMET-G (COVID-19 Mental health in Ternational for the General population) study, including 763 Hungarian adults, who completed a detailed questionnaire focusing on changes in behavior, lifestyle, activity and mental health during the pandemic. The dataset was analyzed using ordinal regression models adjusted for age and sex. Depression, as well as its symptom clusters, including anhedonia and depressed mood and somatic complaints had a significant, but small effect increasing suicidal ideation, while the effect of irritability and social relationship problems was more marked. In case of lifestyle factors no associations was found between change in eating habits or physical activity and change in suicidal ideations, however, sleeprelated changes were associated with a significant increase in suicidal thoughts during the pandemic. Our findings show that not all symptoms related to mood disturbance have an equally marked effect on suicidal ideating and thus suicide risk, emphasizing the role of detailed screening and evaluation even in subclinical populations in times of such crises, and also highlight the importance of considering sleep problems when evaluating suicide risk. Thus, our findings help identify relevant targets for screening and intervention in decreasing suicide risk during crises. (Neuropsychopharmacol Hung 2022; 24(3): 134-143).

[Invisible barriers - food allergies in children in family context]. / Láthatatlan akadályok ­ súlyos gyermekkori ételallergia a családban.

Childhood food allergy is a chronic immunological condition that affects approximately 6-8% of children. Food protein-induced immune reactions can vary in intensity from mild to fatal. There is a risk of anaphylactic shock in the case of severe food allergies, which requires immediate emergency intervention. In the lack of symptoms, food allergy is invisible to outsiders, which could often cause difficulties in communication and avoidance behavior in involved families. Parents are responsible for representing their child's condition in everyday life. The current study focuses on the caregiver's perspective and draws attention to the challenges of severe childhood food allergies and the complexity of adaptive disease management. The study aims to provide insight into what difficulties the affected parents face, what characteristics they show, and what psychological methods and techniques can help them adapt and cope better, according to the existing recommendations and intervention studies. In this way, adequate adherence to medical treatments is also ensured, contributing to the healthier personality development of children. Orv Hetil. 2022; 163(47): 1855-1861.

Association between Lifestyle- and Circadian Rhythm-Related Changes, and Different Depression Symptom Clusters during COVID-19.

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic brought along a new situation for the population worldwide. The most important safety measures and lockdown expected extreme adaptability and flexibility impacting mental well-being. The aim of our study was to identify associations between changes in lifestyle and circadian rhythm and depression during the pandemic. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Our analysis has been carried out on the Hungarian data set of the COMET-G study including information on lifestyle and circadian rhythm-associated factors and severity of depression and its 3 symptom clusters. Associations were assessed using linear regression models adjusted for age and sex. RESULTS: All variables reflecting changes in quality and quantity of sleep showed significant associations with overall depression scores and the three distinct symptom cluster scores. All variables reflecting importance and changes in physical activity during the pandemic were similarly significantly associated with all depression measures. However, only changes in quality of diet, but not quantity was associated with depression scores. CONCLUSIONS: Our results may confirm the association of circadian rhythm and lifestyle-related environmental factors in deterioration of mental health during COVID and help devise prevention and intervention methods and targets for similar situations.