Category: Mental Health
Attachment and Adolescents’ Mental Health
This study examines the link between attachment styles and mental health outcomes among Iranian adolescents. The research aims to evaluate …
The Effect of Self-Esteem on the Development of Complex PTSD Symptoms: A Synthesis of Longitudinal Findings from Five Chinese-Speaking Samples
Low self-esteem has been implicated in the onset of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Upon the inclusion of complex PTSD as …
Enhancing Eating Disorder Mental Health Literacy and Confidence in Adolescents: Effectiveness of a School-Based Prevention Program
Eating disorders are significant mental health challenges, particularly among adolescents. Poor mental health literacy can hinder treatment effectiveness and discourage …
Recognizing the Wounds of Teachers: An Exploration of the Teacher Trauma-Informed Support Integration Model
When faced with students who may experience adversity, teachers are often the first individuals, aside from family members, to recognize …
Resilience in Caregivers of Schizophrenia Patients While Dealing with Caregiver Stress
Background: Family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia often experience significant distress, impacting their physical, psychological, social, and financial well-being. Purpose: …
Psychosocial Correlates of Mental Health and Behavioral Outcome: Gender Differences
The study collected data from a sample of 400 primary and secondary healthcare professionals, with 200 males and 200 females, …
From Accompanying to Leading: Introducing a Mental Health Program for Expat Partners
In today’s competitive business environment, enhanced professional mobility significantly impacts not only individual employees but also their partners, often referred …
Exploring the Psychological Well-being of People Living With HIV/Aids in Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape: South Africa
The purpose of the study is to look at the psychological health of people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) …
The Double-Edged Sword: ADHD in the Lived Experiences of Filipino Women Diagnosed in Adulthood
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in women often goes undiagnosed until adulthood, particularly due to the different ways it can manifest compared …
Exploring Mental Health Challenges and Counseling Needs Among Distance Learners: A Case Study of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University
This investigation examines the determinants of mental health outcomes among students enrolled at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) and evaluates …
Mood as the Mediator of the Relationship Between Interoceptive Sensibility and Alexithymia
Alexithymia is a personality construct characterised by difficulties describing and identifying emotions. Alexithymia was evident to be associated with interoception, …
Living with Aphasia: An Exploratory Study of Clients’ and Caregivers’ Experiences in an Online Choir Group in Singapore
Aphasia is an acquired communication impairment caused by damage to the brain’s left hemisphere that controls language. Persons with aphasia …
Developing the Digital Islamic Mindful Parenting Intervention (D-IMPPAC): A Thematic Analysis for Supporting Parents of Atypical Children
Parenting is a complex task, especially for families with children who have developmental disabilities. These families often face significant psychological …
Interactive Virtual Reality Experiences and State Anxiety: A Pilot Study Among College Students
The mental health and well-being of young adults is greatly impacted due to lifestyle and peer influences. The prevalence of …
Improving the Mental Health of Student-Artists Through the Life Skills Intervention Program: An Evaluation Study
This paper aims to evaluate the life skills intervention program in terms of improving the mental health of student-artists. In …
The Mediating Role of Brooding Rumination in the Relationship Between Positive Strivings Perfectionism and Depressive Symptoms
Perfectionism is a complex characteristic linked to psychological distress and reduced well-being. This study explores the potential mediation of brooding …
Relationship Among Caste Identity, Chastity Beliefs and Psychological Distress in Urban and Rural Rajasthan (India)
The socio-cultural fabric of Rajasthan distinctly values the institution of caste. Additionally, caste is related to patriarchal beliefs which shape …
Self-Stigma and the Ideation-to-Action Framework of Suicide Among Chinese College Students: A Multi-Wave Study
Suicide stigma is a multifaceted social issue with far-reaching consequences for mental health. While previous research has linked it to …
Strengthening Resilience Against Vicarious Trauma: A Counselor-Developed Training Program for Physician Residents
The increasing prevalence of vicarious trauma among physician residents in Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs poses significant challenges to both …
Educators Managing Physician-Residents Struggling with Mental Health Concerns
Educators in the field of academic medicine are needing to equip themselves with the knowledge, skills and ability to manage …
Counseling and Coaching: Exploring the Core Similarities in Concepts, Behaviors, and Techniques
The boundaries between counseling and coaching have become increasingly blurred as both disciplines recognize the value of shared competencies and …
Effect of Expressive Arts Therapy on the Mental Health Challenges of Women Deprived of Liberty
The study investigated the effect of Expressive Arts Therapy-based intervention (EAT-based) on the following mental health challenges: depression, aggression, trauma, …
Social Media and Mental Health Discourse: Insights and Implications
In the digital age, social media has become a sanctuary for countless individuals. This study employs quantitative methods and descriptive …
A Mixed Methods Study Exploring Business Leaders’ Perspectives on Workplace Mental Health and Related Services in Iloilo City, Philippines
This study aimed to explore the context and perspectives of business leaders on mental health and related services in the …
Coping Strategies and Fatigue Among Undergraduate Students
This research aims to study and compare the differences of coping strategies and fatigue among undergraduate students. The sample included …
From Imagination to Buying Things: Exploring the Moderation Role of Fear of Missing Out in Parasocial Relationship and Purchasing Intention
One of the unique research topics studied is purchasing merchandise among fandoms or communities that have specific interests, such as …
Gender Differences and Social Comparison Orientation on the Relationship Between Fomo, SME, and Psychological Well-Being
The present study investigated the relationship between the fear of missing out, social media engagement, and psychological well-being of college …
Self-Esteem, Family Satisfaction, and Cognitive Distortion of Young People with Visual Impairment: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Approach
Young people with visual impairment need holistic and pragmatic support to be able to maximize their potential to the fullest. …
Prevalence of Prolonged Grief Disorder Adult Bereavement in East Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Death is an inevitable and natural part of life, however, the emotional state of grief and pain after the passing …
Occupational Wellbeing in the Post-pandemic Era: Employee Insights and Experiences from a Higher Education Institution in Oman
Background: Globally, COVID-19 posed multifaceted challenges to the educational system and employees were driven into completely unfamiliar territory. As the …
Effectiveness of EMDR – IGTP in Reducing Distress and Promoting Well-being Amongst Uniformed Reserves During the Enhanced Community Quarantine
The Philippine Society was appalled with the massive disruption and threat of Covid when it was announced to have local …
Caring in the Shadows: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Indigent Primary Caregivers of Patients With Schizophrenia in Rural Philippines
Diagnosis within the schizophrenia spectrum places a huge burden not only on the patients but also on their caregivers, who …
A Formative Assessment of the Mental Health (MH) and Wellbeing (Wb) of Students Enrolled in the Heroes Development Programme (HDP)
The Heroes Foundation investigated youth Mental Health and Wellbeing as part of the HDP due to the increased reports of …
The Mediating Role of Exercise Self-Efficacy on the Relationship Between Depressive Symptoms and Exercise Participation of Team Sports Student-Athletes
The purpose of this study was to examine the association between depressive symptoms and exercise participation among student athletes in …
Psychological Factors Facilitative to Sports Injury Rehabilitation Adherence Among Filipino Injured Athletes: A Basis for Intervention Program
Injury is a detrimental event in an athlete’s life that has been happening for years now in Philippine Sports. The …
Mental Health Difficulties Among Asian Psychologists and Trainees
There is a lack of representation of Asian faculty and trainees in clinical and counseling psychology, and their mental health …
Intercultural Adaptation Among Long-Term Chinese Residents in Japan: A Study Examining Acculturation, Acculturation Stress and Demographic Variables
To examine the relationship between acculturation, acculturation stress, demographic variables, and psychologic adaptation among long-term Chinese residents in Japan, an …
Mental Health and Academic Performance in the New Normal
Mental health is still relatively new concern, in recent years there has been a shift toward a more socially acceptable …
Online Survey About Depression and e-Psychotherapy in Kosovo During the COVID-19 Outbreak
The COVID-19 outbreak hit also Kosovo. Experts around the globe called for research and action in mental health field. Kosovo …
Exploring Guided Imagery, Mindfulness Meditation and Cognitive Restructuring As Therapeutic Techniques for Treating Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD occurs due to direct or indirect exposure to traumatic events, leading to prolonged psychological distress. Its symptomatology ranges from …
An Exploration of Middle School Students’ Experiences of Mindfulness Training in an International School Environment
The following study explores middle school students' experiences of mindfulness training within an international school environment in The Netherlands. A …
Hospital to Home and Community Experiences of Discharged Adult Psychiatric Patients: A Phenomenological Study
Transition experiences of psychiatric patients are crucial in their recovery, and may or may not lead to psychiatric re-hospitalization. In …
The Role of Resilience as a Protective Factor in COVID-19 Lockdown Fatigue
Introduction: The effect of COVID-19 across the globe has been colossal. Though critical physical symptoms are experienced by patients, the …
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder as a Predictor of Quality of Life Among Late Adolescents in India During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The rapid progress of the COVID-19 pandemic is known as a period of psychological stress and can negatively affect the …
Potential Assessment Instruments for the APA Proposed Internet Gaming Disorder: A Systematic Review
The US has had commercial access to the Internet since 1990 at which individuals have been developing problematic online gaming …
I Can’t Feel It: Link Between Alexithymia and Interpersonal Relations of Selected Filipinos Suffering From Substance Abuse
Alexithymia, a condition described as the seeming inability to understand emotion, has been reported among substance abusers. There has been …
Online Mindfulness-based Logotherapy Program: Targeting Depressive Symptoms of Cyberbullied Adolescents During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has led to the intensive use of the internet for educational and recreational purposes, …
Body Image During Pregnancy in the Era of COVID-19: The Role of Heterogeneous Patterns of Perceived Social Support
Objectives. The aim of this study was to explore the profiles of pregnant women on perceived social support with regard …
Conflict Resolution Styles and Marital Satisfaction in Men and Women: Study in the First Five Years of Marriage
Men and women have differences in conflict resolution styles that tend to be used to resolve their marital conflicts, affecting …
Bullying Victimization, Self-compassion, and Depressive Mood as Predictors for Resilience in Thai Junior High School Students
Past empirical findings suggested the significance of resilience in adolescents. Those with a higher level of resilience coped better when …
Psychometric Properties of Chinese Translated Body Compassion Scale
According to the structure of self-concept, physical is considered as one of the elements affecting a person’s evolvement of self. …
Psychological Distress and Its Relationship to Burnout Among Academicians in Malaysia
Introduction: Academicians has multiple roles such as teaching and learning responsibilities, producing impactful publications, applying grants and administrative duties. The …
The Dynamics of Depressive Symptoms on Criminal Investigators in Semarang (North Central Java) Police
According to Sulistyanto (Assistant of Human Resources of Indonesian National Police), a large percentage of police suicide is related to …
Clients’ Experiences of Counseling Engagement in Thailand
This qualitative study aimed to explore clients’ lived experiences of counseling engagement, which is regarded as the common factor contributing …
Applying Morita Therapy to University Students – A Program in Progress
With the push to “internationalize” university departments, Japanese students are encouraged (and in some cases required) to participate in study …
Self-compassion Buffers the Negative Psychological Impact of Stigma Stress on Sexual Minorities
The present study aimed to test the associations of stigma stress with negative cognitive outcomes (i.e., self-stigma content and process), …
Can Mental Health Be Predicted? A Study About Anxiety Degree, Impulsive Behavior, and Mental Distress of College Students
As more and more college students have impulsive behavior and even cause mental distress because of depression or anxiety. The …
Roles of Core Components in Emotional Awareness to the Severity of Anxiety With the Moderator of Sleeping Quality in Youth
The aim of this research is to examine the roles of six core components in emotional awareness in the severity …
Factors in Teachers’ Help-seeking Preferences: From the viewpoint of teachers with new appointment terms
This research examines the factors that influence teachers’ help-seeking preferences using a structural equation model. Teachers with new appointment terms …
Being a Supersib: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Being a Supersib Within Singapore
There is increased awareness of the needs of siblings of children with a disability. They are likely to experience difficult …
Chinese Permanent Residents in Japan: A Qualitative Study on Acculturation Attitudes and Mental Health
The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between mental health and acculturation attitudes of Chinese who have …
Identifying Risk Factors Associated with Online Gaming Addiction among Female College Students in Singapore
Online Gaming Addiction (OGA) is characterized by excessive preoccupation, urge, and impaired control over internet gaming despite negative consequences. Literature …
A Study on the Relationship among Depression Status, Anxiety Degree and Self-injury Tendency of the College Students
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship among depression status, anxiety degree and self-injury of the college …
Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy to Reduce the Anxiety Being Experienced by Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Who Required Hemodialysis
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and hemodialysis are conditions that potentially trigger negative emotional responses such as anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, …
Sailing Through: The Assessment of a Philippine Grief Support Program Using Bible-Based Lessons and Art Therapy
The Sailing Through workshops began in 2018 by my father and I through the Christian Advocacy Reaching Everyone (CARE) Foundation, …
Gaming Disorder among Singapore Adolescents: Influences of Parental Work and Gaming Behavior, Parent-Child Conflicts, and Family Communication
Gaming disorder is a behavioral problem characterized by impaired control over gaming, increasing priority given to gaming over other activities, …
Caregiver Burden, Psychological Distress and Marital Dissatisfaction among the Spouses of Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
Major depressive disorder is a debilitating mental disorder. Providing care to a family member with any psychological disability can cause …
Perceived Barriers to, and Benefits of Physical Activity Among Injured or Sick British Military Veterans: A Behaviour Change Wheel Perspective
Background
Physical activity (PA) has been shown to have many positive benefits for wounded, injured, and/or sick (WIS) British military …
A Microlongitudinal Assessment of Subjective Age and Mental Health During Rehabilitation following Acute Medical Conditions
Objectives: Recent works have focused on how older adults view their own aging process, and the effect of these views …
Depressive Symptoms, Self-harm, and Suicide Among Filipino University Students: Preliminary Findings From the Diwa Mental Health Survey
University students are navigating through a transitional period that comes with cognitive, affective, and behavioral risk factors associated with mental …
The Impact of Maladaptive Eating Behaviours on BMI, Body Dissatisfaction and Quality of Life in Children: A Structural Equation Modeling
Aim: Despite many implementation research, the prevalence of excessive body weight among children is constantly increasing. Therefore, new determinants of …
Food-related Behaviours and Nutritional Status: A Parent-Child Dyad Approach
Aim: The purposes of the present study were to: (1) explore child’s and parent’s perspectives on food-related behaviours and nutritional …
Testing the Moderating Role of Self-Reliance and Social Support on the Mediated Relationship of Help-Seeking Attitudes and Behavior through Intentions
Studies have shown that mental health problems have become a growing public health concern. Despite this, a gap still exists …
Art Therapy in Decreasing the Anxiety Score of an Only Child Adolescent with Divorced Parents due to Domestic Violence
Domestic violence or Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is known as the cause of psychological disorders in victims, perpetrators and their …
The Value of Incorporating Spirituality Into Mental Health Practice: A Professional Imperative for the Global 21st Century
Spirituality is increasingly recognized as a critical yet challenging and often neglected aspect of effective, ethical, and holistic mental health …
Political Values Polarization and Unification: A Functional Contextual Viewpoint
Hampden-Turner (1981) in Maps of the Mind claimed that Martin Luther King considered segregation as "not merely dividing person from …
Parental Stress and Coping Strategies in Mothers of Children with Cochlear Implant
Background: Children with hearing problems usually suffer from psychological problems that extend to their families. In Algeria, it is believed …
Psychological Well-being and Psychological Loneliness Among Retirees With High Blood Pressure
Background: Retirees are generally suffering from various physical and psychological problems. One of which is high blood pressure which is …
Self-Integration in Culture: A Case Study of Indonesian Individuals’ Self-Processes
The self is built of internal and external processes. Humans are cultural beings with independent and interdependent values that are …
The Power of Integrated Treatment for Caregivers of Dementia Patients
Study Premises There is great power in a model of psychosocial treatment that works well. Caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients are …
Psychological Well-Being and Bullying/Victimisation among Adolescents from Polygamous and Monogamous Families in Saudi Arabia
Introduction: Family structure is an important context for children's upbringing. Polygamy is a type of marriage that effects the structure …
Job Stress and Occupational Burnout among Police Personnel: Moderating Roles of Gender and Marital Status
Concern about health of police personnel has dominated the focus of research in recent time. Previous studies on occupational burnout …
Sensitivity and Interpretativity- Between Schizoaffective Disorder and Paranoid Schizophrenia
Motivation of topic: A differential diagnosis between schizoaffective disorder and paranoid schizophrenia in this case is difficult to make, patient …
Cumulative Perspective of Expression Pathological Love (Libidinal Fixation)
Motivation of topic: The issue of couple relationships represents a benchmark topic in everyday life. Regarding this case, it hides …
Reminiscence Therapy for Older People Suffering from Loneliness, Anxiety and Depression: A Literature Review
Reminiscence therapy is a type of psychotherapy that is usually used to treat mental health problems. Reminiscence therapy uses the …
The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Therapy Group Counseling on Anger and Aggression Among Prisoners in Malaysia
The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy group counseling in reducing anger and …
A Study of Using Muscle Relaxation and Music on Aggressive Behaviors of Schizophrenic Patients, Sakaeo Rajanakarindra Psychiatric Hospital.
The purpose of this study was to compare the aggressive behaviors of schizophrenic patients before and after receiving muscle relaxation …
The Effect of Yoga Training on Emotion Regulation
Emotion has a significant role in a human life. Mechanism of good emotion regulation makes peoples to be accepted in …
The Relation between Acculturation Attitudes and Depression among Japanese People in Brazil
We focused on depression in Japanese people living in Brazil and a bidimensional model of acculturation considering orientation toward home …
The Relationship Between Over-Adaptation Towards Peers, Psychological Stress, and School Adjustment in Japanese Junior High School Students.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between over-adaptation towards peers, psychological stress, and subjective adjustment to …
Risk Management and Counseling Chinese Students and Scholars in United States
Rising mental health issues have been recorded across university campuses in the United States alongside the increase in the Chinese …
The War 2003 Aftermath Post Traumatic Growth Among Iraqi Students
Background: Iraqi society has suffered from several wars and violence over three decades, the worst is after 2003. Post traumatic …