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ISSN 2731-4383 · Springer · 494 articles in the index
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Experiences and challenges of early career researcher investigating youth suicidality in Nepal
Abstract This paper explores the methodological and ethical challenges encountered by an early career researcher investigating youth suicidality in Nepal. The study highlights the profound emotional and ethical complexities of researching such a sensitive topic. Key challenges include maintaining…
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A dual pathway intervention of tES and FMT enhances emotion regulation in stressed military personnel
Abstract This review explores novel strategies for enhancing emotion regulation in military personal under stress, based on the interaction mechanisms of the microbiota–brain–gut axis. Military stress often triggers emotional fluctuations, cognitive decline, and physiological dysregulation…
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Quality of life and influencing factors among caregivers of psychiatric patients in tertiary care hospitals in Ethiopia
Abstract Background The global burden of mental illness and inadequate care services often leaves non-professional caregivers responsible for patients. As such, caregivers face significant negative consequences, including economic and health-related issues, with effects heightened for those caring…
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Adverse childhood experiences negatively impact sustained attention in adulthood
Abstract Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) have been linked to reduced cognitive functioning in adulthood. This cross-sectional online study refines this picture by including emotional and physical domains of childhood trauma. Methods A total of 262 individuals completed the German…
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Cross platform social media analysis for mental health detection
Abstract While mental health challenges have increasingly become a major concern globally, social media platforms provide tremendous data for, among others, analyzing emotional and behavioral patterns. This survey synthesizes methodologies from a comprehensive set of various research papers…
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The combination of exercise and psychedelics for the treatment of major depressive disorder
Abstract Upwards of 50% of people do not respond to the primary treatment modalities for major depressive disorder (MDD), which has led to increased attention and use of alternative methods, including exercise and psychedelics. While interventions using either exercise or psychedelics have…
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Investigating the benefits of an arts-based mindfulness program conducted with varsity student athletes
Abstract This study explores the benefits of a holistic arts-based mindfulness group program implemented with varsity student athletes through a social group work lens. Recognizing the limitations of individualistic, deficit-based approaches to student athlete mental health, the program integrated…
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The widening mental health gap between American homeowners and renters: 2013–2023
Abstract Objective This research aimed to investigate the evolving disparities in mental health between homeowners and renters in the United States between 2013 and 2023. Methods This study analyzed trends in self-reported poor mental health days using a nationally representative dataset spanning…
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Exploring the effect of social ties on mental health outcomes among adolescents in selected peri-urban communities in Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana
Abstract Background This study investigated the relationship between social ties and adolescent mental health outcomes in Kumasi, Ghana. Methods A total of 384 adolescents from three peri-urban communities participated in this cross-sectional study. The independent variable, social ties, was…
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Intersectional patterns in dose-response associations between chronic diseases and mental health treatment utilization among New York City adults
Abstract Background This study assessed the intersectionality of chronic diseases (CDs) and sociodemographic characteristics on mental health treatment utilization among New York City (NYC) adults. Methods We analyzed the 2019–2020 NYC Community Health Survey data, a representative sample of…
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Association between mental health problems and nocturnal enuresis among children and adolescents in Ethiopia
Abstract Background Mental health problem impacts the life of children, adolescents, and their family. Different physiological factors were implicated as etiology of Nocturnal Enuresis (NE). Small body of research examined the impact of mental health problem on NE in children and adolescents…
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Explainable machine learning for mental health prediction from social media behavior: a nested cross-validation study with SHAP and LIME interpretability
Abstract Social media behavior is a promising source of early indicators for psychological distress; however, predictive models often lack transparency, limiting their adoption in mental health settings. This paper describes an explainable machine learning framework for predicting self-reported…
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Scoping review of preventive interventions for postpartum depression to inform policy and planning
Abstract Objective This study aimed to synthesize existing evidence on preventive interventions for postpartum depression and to explore how this evidence may inform the development of policy-relevant approaches in different healthcare contexts. Methods A scoping review of systematic reviews…
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Longitudinal randomized comparison study on the community resiliency model for addressing mental health challenges in survivors and perpetrators of genocide in Rwanda
Abstract Background In a post-genocide context, mental health disorders among Rwandan genocide survivors and released perpetrators remain a critical concern. To date, no study has evaluated the effectiveness of the Community Resiliency Model (CRM) skills in addressing the mental health needs of…
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Associations of perceived helpfulness of depression treatment modality with symptom severity and substance use disorder
Abstract Background Mental health treatment use remains low despite increasing major depressive episodes (MDE), suicidality, and substance use disorders (SUD). Aims To examine the associations of perceived treatment helpfulness with clinical characteristics (MDE, suicidality, and SUD) and treatment…
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Environmental social and governance determinants of mental health in Italian regions from 2004 to 2023
Abstract This paper examines the causal relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and regional mental health in Italy from 2004 to 2023. Although the single ESG factors have been linked to sustainability and public health, their combined and individual contributions…
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Sleep quality, mental health, lifestyle factors, and academic performance among medical students in three Syrian Universities: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Sleep quality significantly impacts cognitive function and mental health, yet medical students globally report high rates of sleep disturbances. This cross-sectional study investigates the prevalence of poor sleep quality and its associations with mental health and academic…
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Childhood trauma is associated with mobile phone dependency through self esteem and depressive symptoms in adolescents
Abstract This study aimed to examine the association between childhood trauma and mobile phone dependency among adolescents, as well as the mediating roles of self-esteem and depressive symptoms in this association. A questionnaire survey was conducted among 3,866 middle school students from…
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Psychosocial and cultural dynamics shaping substance use and internet fraud among Nigerian youths
Abstract Background The rapid expansion of digital technologies has introduced new psychosocial risks for young people, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In Nigeria, increasing rates of psychoactive substance use among youths have emerged alongside the growing prevalence of internet…
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Clinical and literature insights into the frontotemporal dementia and motor neuron disease spectrum
Abstract Background Frontotemporal dementia represents a heterogeneous group of neurodegenerative disorders primarily affecting the frontal and temporal lobes. The overlap between FTD and motor neuron disease is increasingly recognized, presenting a complex clinical syndrome characterized by…