A5032408940- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Gambling Behavior and Treatments
- Mind wandering and attention
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Personality Traits and Psychology
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
University of Manitoba
2018-2023
Thompson Rivers University
2017
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in massive disruptions to society, the economy, and daily life. Some people may turn alcohol cope with stress during pandemic, which put them at risk for heavy drinking alcohol-related harms. Research is needed identify factors that are relevant coping-motivated these extraordinary circumstances inform interventions. This study provides an empirical examination of coping motive pathways problems early stages pandemic. Methods Participants (N =...
We conducted a longitudinal study to examine person-centered heterogeneity in problem drinking risk during the 2019 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. aimed differentiate high- from low-risk subgroups of drinkers pandemic, report on follow-up baseline sample reported Wardell et al. (Alcohol Clin Exp Res, 44, 2020, 2073), and how differed coping-related pre-pandemic alcohol vulnerability factors.Canadian users (N = 364) were recruited for study. Participants completed surveys at four...
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in massive disruptions to society, the economy, and daily life. Some people may turn alcohol cope with stress during pandemic, which put them at risk for heavy drinking alcohol-related harms. Research is needed identify factors that are relevant coping-motivated these extraordinary circumstances inform interventions. This study provides an empirical examination of coping motive pathways problems early stages pandemic. Participants (N = 320; 54.6% male; mean...
Alcohol misuse and emotional problems (ie, depression anxiety) are highly comorbid among Canadian young adults. However, there is a lack of integrated, accessible, evidence-based treatment options for these adults.The main goal this study to develop test the efficacy an online self-help program designed target both alcohol problems.A two-arm randomized controlled trial design will be used compare integrated psychoeducational control group. A sample 214 participants recruited randomly...
Depression and alcohol use disorders are highly comorbid. Typically, peaks in emerging adulthood (e.g., during university), many people also develop depression at this time. Self-medication theory predicts that depressed adults drink to reduce negative emotions. While research shows related problems undergraduates, far less is known about the continuity of association after university. Most "mature out" heavy drinking; however, some do not go on an disorder. Depressed may continue heavily...
Given prevalent alcohol misuse-emotional comorbidities among young adults, we developed an internet-based integrated treatment called Take Care of Me. Although the had impact on several secondary outcomes, effects were not observed for primary outcome. Therefore, goal current study was to examine heterogeneity in responses. The initial RCT randomized participants either a or psychoeducational control condition. We conducted exploratory latent class analysis distinguish individuals based...
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, social interactions were constrained by physical distancing guidelines. Consequently, some individuals may have turned to video games cope with isolation and negative emotions. Previous studies shown that people who struggle anxiety depression are at particular risk for developing problem gaming behaviours. However, there is a paucity of longitudinal research testing pathways from emotionality behaviours, especially during pandemic. Accordingly, we conducted...
Many young adults struggle with comorbid alcohol misuse and emotional problems (i.e., depression anxiety). However, there is currently a paucity of evidence-based, integrated, accessible treatment options for individuals these comorbidities. The main goal this study was to examine efficacy novel online, minimally guided, integrated program in adults. Method: an open-label two-arm RCT. Participants (N = 222, Mage 24.6, 67.6% female) were randomized one two conditions: the Take Care Me (an...
ABSTRACT Objectives: The objective of this study was to longitudinally engagement in video gaming throughout the first 11 months COVID-19 pandemic using latent growth curve modeling. Methods: A total 332 Canadian adults ( M age =33.79, 60.8% men) who played games were recruited from crowdsourcing site Prolific. Participants responded 4 waves surveys (spaced 3 mo apart) April 2020 March 2021. main outcome interest time spent gaming, measured hours past 30 days before each assessment wave....
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Alcohol misuse and emotional problems (ie, depression anxiety) are highly comorbid among Canadian young adults. However, there is a lack of integrated, accessible, evidence-based treatment options for these </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> The main goal this study to develop test the efficacy an online self-help program designed target both alcohol problems. <title>METHODS</title> A two-arm randomized controlled trial design will be used compare integrated...
Background: Emerging adulthood is associated with heavy drinking. Despite overall use, studies show considerable heterogeneity in emerging adult drinking habits. Lau-Barraco and colleagues (2016 b) identified three subtypes (high, moderate, low) of drinkers based on patterns use across common situations. Heavy situational had more alcohol problems, mental health symptoms, coping/conformity motives for use.Objective: Our goal was to replicate extend the aforementioned study, expecting find...