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  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is linked to serious health issues like venous thromboembolism and higher death rates, making early post-traumatic prophylaxis (PTP) important for patient recovery.
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A longitudinal study of healthcare workers' mental health during Western Australia's unique policy response to COVID-19.

BJPsych Open

December 2024

School of Population Health, Curtin University, Australia; Curtin enAble Institute, Perth, Australia; and Centre for Clinical Interventions, North Metropolitan Health Service, Perth, Australia.

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  • - Western Australia effectively managed COVID-19 public health measures, but healthcare staff still faced significant mental health risks, particularly during the pandemic's early years.
  • - A study involving 183 healthcare workers found stable rates of post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety over time, but those with initially lower symptoms experienced greater increases, while those with higher symptoms saw smaller declines—a phenomenon described as a "catch-up" effect.
  • - Key risk factors for psychological symptom changes included workplace stress, sleep problems, and trauma exposure, while supportive workplace and social networks helped protect mental health, indicating a need for improvements in systemic support for healthcare professionals.
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  • The study surveyed 4,254 Chinese students during the Omicron pandemic to evaluate their mental health, focusing on symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD along with their social support networks.
  • Key protective factors against mental health issues included regular exercise and strong social support, while risk factors involved excessive alcohol use, comorbidities, Omicron infection, and irregular sleep patterns.
  • The findings highlight the heightened vulnerability of students during the pandemic, emphasizing the need for better social support and healthier lifestyle habits to improve their mental well-being.
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Background And Objectives: Post-traumatic brain injury (TBI) lesions, which combine brain atrophy and white matter injuries, can lead to progressive post-traumatic encephalopathy. However, the specific involvement of the cerebellum, which participates in cognitive, executive, and sensory functions, has been little studied. The aim of this work was to explore the long-term cerebellar consequences of severe TBI.

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