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Huanli Yang1,#, Wenqian Jian2,#, Xudong Yang3,#, Xinyu Hu2, Yunong Han2, Sheng Xu2, Zixin Ye2, Lujun Zhu2, Yawen Zheng4,*, Yanhong Yi5,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.085743
Abstract Background: New-generation migrant workers in China, defined here as those born in or after 1980, experience psychological, family, and occupational pressures. This study evaluated candidate distal and proximal predictors of past-year suicidality and developed an interpretable risk-stratification model. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 1942 married new-generation migrant workers with children in the Yangtze River Delta region of China assessed suicidality, sociodemographic characteristics, and a range of distal and proximal factors. Participants were allocated to training (n = 1359) and validation (n = 583) sets. Candidate predictors were screened using univariable analyses and logistic least absolute shrinkage and… More >
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Hazwan Mat Din1,2, Mohd Noor Norhayati1,3,*, Nur Syahmina Rasudin4, Anusha Manoharan5, Beatrice Jee Ngee Ling6
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.086094
Abstract Background: Recent evidence suggests that the prevalence of severe stress has increased among the Malaysian low-income population over the past decade, especially among adults aged 40 years and above. Therefore, there is a need to further understand the mechanisms associated with stress among the Malaysian low-income population. This study was conducted to examine the associations between emotional intelligence, perceived stress and happiness among Malaysian low-income adults aged 40 years and above. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study where participants were sampled from a public clinic under a national healthcare initiative for low-income population. The required sample… More >
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Catherine Clarissa1,2, Chien Chen3, Lissette Aviles1, Lu-Yen Anny Chen4,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.086388
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Exploring the Psychological Impact of Disasters and Emergency Events)
Abstract Background: Gender may shape how nurses experience occupational exposure, psychosocial burden, and psychological distress during infectious disease emergencies. This study examined gender-related differences in pandemic experiences, and psychological distress among nurses in Taiwan. Methods: This secondary analysis used online survey data collected from January to June 2021. After excluding three gender-code-3 respondents, 2698 nurses remained. Gender comparisons used standard or Welch t-tests, the Mann–Whitney U test, and chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests, as appropriate. Hierarchical and gender-stratified linear regressions used listwise deletion, treated “I don’t know” responses as missing, and reported robust standard errors. Results: Participants included… More >
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Ha T. Ng1, Nguyen C. L.1,*, Giang T. Ng1, Dung H. D.2, Lang V. Ng3, Minh H. Ng4, Quan H. Ng5
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.085215
Abstract Background: Depressive symptoms in adolescents represent a growing public health and educational challenge, especially in rapidly urbanizing settings. However, empirical data on depression and its associated psychosocial factors among lower secondary school students in Vietnam remain sparse. This study, therefore, aimed to estimate the prevalence of depressive symptoms and to explore the demographic, academic, peer-related, and digital factors associated with these symptoms among lower secondary school students in Hanoi, Vietnam. Methods: A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 2587 students selected through multistage stratified sampling from public lower secondary schools in Hanoi, Vietnam. Depressive symptoms were… More >
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Hyangjin Park1, Jung Eun Kim2, So Yeon Yoo3,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.084570
Abstract Background: The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant psychological distress and increased the demand for mental health counseling. Counselors providing disaster psychological support are repeatedly exposed to trauma and may experience psychological burden and burnout. This study aimed to explore their experiences and to gain an in-depth understanding of the needs that emerged during the counseling process. Methods: This qualitative study collected data through focus group interviews with 22 counselors (18 women and 4 men) who provided mental health counseling to COVID-19 patients and individuals in quarantine. The data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results: The results revealed… More >
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Ziqin Huang1,2, Xinfeng Tang1,2, Yuchen Zhu1, Yina Wang3, Liqi Hou4,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.084973
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Risk Generation and Support Systems in the Mental Health of Special Populations)
Abstract Background: Negative life events (NLEs) are closely related to adolescent depression, yet less is known about how cognitive and interpersonal processes jointly account for this link among students in secondary vocational schools. This study tested whether automatic thoughts explained the association between NLEs and depressive symptoms and whether social connectedness altered this pathway. Methods: A questionnaire survey was administered to 664 adolescents from a vocational school in China. The participants were 15 to 19 years old (48.3% female, mean age = 16.39; SD = 0.96). Analyses were performed in SPSS 26.0 with the PROCESS macro. Model… More >
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Carolina Mele1,*, Lucia Miranda1, Vincenzo Martone2, Anna Trifonova3, Angelo Rega1
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.081244
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advancing Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative Disorder Diagnosis through Machine Learning and Technological Innovations)
Abstract Background: Attention deficit/Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is frequently associated with executive functions (EF) impairments (working memory, inhibitory control, planning, attention, and cognitive flexibility), underlying self-regulation, learning, and academic problems. In recent years, computerised executive function training (CCT) has been proposed as a non-pharmacological intervention tool designed to specifically stimulate EF through adaptive digital tasks. These programs are based on the hypothesis that repeated and progressive training of executive components can produce generalised improvements in cognitive functioning and, consequently, a positive impact on academic performance and school behaviour. However, the scientific literature on the effectiveness of CCT in… More >
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Zhibo Zhou1,#, Jie Yao2,#, Yuwei Wang1,*, Chu Chu3
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.086439
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Adolescence in Contemporary Times: Risks, Resilience and Mental Health)
Abstract Background: Adolescents’ intensive engagement with social media may expose them to multiple forms of digital stress, yet less is known about how such stress is associated with their efforts to regulate or reduce digital media use. This study aimed to examine the relationships among social media use intensity, multidimensional digital stress, psychological resilience, and self-regulated digital disconnection behaviors among Chinese adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 686 adolescents aged 13–18 years in China. Social media use intensity, digital stress, digital disconnection, and psychological resilience were measured and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation… More >
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Yuting Zhao1, Shaojie Wang1,*, Junchi Meng2, Jiayuan Chen1, Xinyi Li1, Xiumin Xu1, Shuling Luo1, Yaqi Kuang1, Zhengzhen Liang1
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.085638
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Promoting Mental Health and Cognitive Development Among Digital Natives)
Abstract Background: Adolescents’ online interactions are important contexts for emotional development, yet little is known about how personal belief in a just world (PBJW) is prospectively associated with emotional intelligence (EI) through online self-disclosure. This study aimed to examine whether honest online self-disclosure (HOSD) and positive online self-disclosure (POSD) were indirectly associated with the prospective relationship between PBJW and adolescents’ EI. Methods: A two-wave survey was conducted with 567 adolescents from two junior high schools in Guangdong Province, China, over approximately seven months. PBJW, HOSD, POSD, and EI were assessed at both waves. In the focal structural… More >
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Shota Suzumura1,2, Hiroaki Sakurai1, Soichiro Koyama1,*, Kazuya Takeda1, Kenta Fujimura1, Takuma Ii1, Chikusa Muraoka1, Tomomi Nakajima1, Akiko Maeda1, Shohei Mori1, Yoshikiyo Kanada1, Shigeo Tanabe1
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.083448
Abstract Background: Physical and occupational therapy students face academic and clinical stressors, but longitudinal changes in anxiety and its association with self-efficacy remain unclear. This study examined state anxiety across curriculum-based educational stages, including clinical practicum, and its association with self-efficacy in a Japanese cohort. Methods: This 3-year longitudinal observational study included 144 physical and occupational therapy students at one Japanese university. State anxiety (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory–Form JYZ) and General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) were assessed at six curriculum-aligned time points. A linear mixed-effects model included Time, gender, within-person GSES deviation, between-person mean GSES, and their interactions with… More >
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Yongjin Xu1,#, Chunchun Wu2,#, Yan Huang1, Fei Zhong3, Guang Yang1,*, Cong Huang4,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.086795
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Risk and Protective Factors, Assessment, Interventions and Lifespan Outcomes)
Abstract Background: Sedentary behavior is associated with increased depressive symptoms, but longitudinal studies on this topic are lacking. This 3-year prospective cohort study aimed to determine whether baseline learning and screen time were associated with the risk of depressive symptoms during follow-up among Chinese college students. Methods: This study analyzed information about 1318 college students at Shenyang Normal University who were assessed at baseline in November 2017 and followed up annually from 2018 to November 2020. Sedentary behavior was evaluated using self-reported questionnaires about learning and screen time, and depressive symptoms were identified using the Zung Self-Rating… More >
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Zhiheng Xiong1,#, Pingting Lin2,#, Guomin Li3, Xiangzhen Ma1,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.086465
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Teachers under Pressure: Unpacking the Relationship Between Well-being, Mental Health, Work Environment and Professional Fulfilment)
Abstract Background: Kindergarten teachers are particularly vulnerable to burnout because their work involves substantial emotional and caregiving demands, which may be associated with teaching quality and children’s development. Using a sample of kindergarten teachers in China, this study tested a moderated mediation model to examine how workplace friendship, job satisfaction, and relative deprivation were associated with kindergarten teachers’ burnout. Methods: Using a cross-sectional self-report design, 344 kindergarten teachers from Jiangsu Province, mainland China, completed measures of workplace friendship, relative deprivation, job satisfaction, and burnout. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analyses, mediation analysis, and moderated mediation analyses were conducted… More >
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Duygu Kocer1,*, Núria Farriols1,2, Ignacio Cifre1, Teresa Pretel-Luque1, Álvaro Frías1,2
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.083506
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Mental Health Promotion in Higher Education: Interventions and Strategies for the Psychological Well-being of Teachers and Students)
Abstract Background: University students and staff experience elevated levels of psychological distress, highlighting the need for accessible interventions that promote well-being, emotional regulation, and resilience within higher education settings. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the GestEm-U hybrid intervention in enhancing psychological well-being, mindfulness-related facets, and reducing psychopathological symptoms among university students and staff. Specifically, the research examines the impact of integrating mindfulness with values-based action and emotional regulation and observes how these internal shifts promote resilience within the academic environment. Methods: Students and staff from Ramon Llull University (Spain) were recruited (N = 188).… More >
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Qian Wang1,2,*, Amira Najiha Yahya1,*, Rafidah Aga Mohd Jaladin1, Jas Laile Jaafar1, Qiushi Zhang2, Rujie Liu2, Xing Yi1
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.084309
Abstract Background: Parental phubbing has become increasingly prevalent in the digital age and has been associated with adolescents’ maladjustment. However, less is known about the relational processes through which parental phubbing is associated with academic burnout, particularly among Chinese older adolescents. This study aimed to examine whether alienation was associated with the relationship between parental phubbing and academic burnout and whether perceived social support from different sources moderated these associations. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 511 Chinese older adolescents (Meanage = 17.01, SD = 0.88). Participants completed validated measures of parental phubbing, alienation, academic burnout, and… More >
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Sailigu Yalikun1,2,3,#, Gulimire Isak2,3,#, Jiawei Hu2,3, Zhihong Ren2,3,4,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.081487
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Exploring the Psychological Impact of Disasters and Emergency Events)
Abstract Objective: During major public health emergencies, lockdown and home quarantine measures restrict in-person interaction, making online social support an important means of sustaining social connection. Using the COVID-19 pandemic as a representative case of such emergencies, this study explores the content, functions, and influencing factors of online social support, aiming to inform the delivery of targeted psychosocial services. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted with semi-structured in-depth interviews among 20 young Chinese adults who had experienced online social support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thematic analysis, facilitated by NVivo software, was undertaken to identify, analyse, and report… More >
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Francisco Javier González-Riera1, Julio Torrejón-Martínez2, Luis El Khoury-Moreno2, Javier Fagundo-Rivera3, Juan Gómez-Salgado3,4,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.083647
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Exploring the Psychological Impact of Disasters and Emergency Events)
Abstract Background: Prisons represent highly vulnerable environments during public health emergencies because of overcrowding, limited healthcare resources, poor infrastructure, and the high prevalence of physical and mental health conditions among incarcerated populations. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed these structural vulnerabilities and highlighted the need to integrate psychological support into emergency preparedness and response. This Brief Communication aimed to examine the psychological challenges associated with public health emergencies in prison settings and to summarize evidence on strategies that may strengthen institutional preparedness and resilience. Methods: An analytical narrative review was conducted based on peer-reviewed publications, international guidelines, and reports… More >
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Lissette Aviles1, Shao-Jun Sun2,3, Catherine Clarissa1,4, Yun-Hsuan Shih2, Bih-Shya Gau2,5,6, Lu-Yen Anny Chen7,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.086458
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Exploring the Psychological Impact of Disasters and Emergency Events)
Abstract Background: Less is known about how the pattern of distress and related stressors differed across pandemic policy phases. Study’s purpose: This study examines whether nurses’ psychological burden differed across two independent survey waves. Methods: A repeated cross-sectional online survey recruited registered nurses through professional networks using snowball sampling. Wave 1 was conducted from January to June 2021, with 92.0% responding on or after 15 May; Wave 2 was conducted from September 2022 to May 2023. The questionnaire assessed preparedness, workplace and social experiences, and distress using the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R). Verified “Do not know” responses… More >
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Hyun-Ryun Kim1, Yun-Kyung Yang2,*, Haein Seo3,*, JaePil Seo4, Young-Kyun Sim5
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.086519
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Exercise, Sports, and Lifestyle Research for Healthy Living)
Abstract Background: Student-athletes’ moral behavior is shaped by significant others and cognitive-emotional responses to competition, yet the pathways linking parental engagement, coaching style, competitive rumination, burnout, and moral behavior remain unclear. This study examined the relationships among perceived parental engagement, autonomous and controlling coaching, competitive rumination, burnout, and moral behavior in sport. Methods: 483 student-athletes (Meanage = 15.96, SD = 1.43) registered with the Korea Olympic Committee completed validated questionnaires. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data. Results: Parental engagement positively predicted competitive rumination (β = 0.177, p < 0.01) and prosocial behavior (β = 0.356, p <… More >
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Asaka Kawamura1,*, Tomoyuki Kobayashi2
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.081796
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Cognitive and Metacognitive Pathways to Mental Health Promotion: Prevention, Resilience, and Well-Being)
Abstract Objective: Although many workers experience stress in daily life, psychological and practical barriers often prevent them from accessing mental health support before their difficulties become more severe. This exploratory study examined, among employed adults with no previous experience of using mental health services, whether self-stigma ratings differed according to the wording used to describe an interaction and the type of service provider. It also explored the service conditions that may facilitate initial access to preventive mental health support. Methods: An online survey was conducted with 349 workers in Japan. Participants reported their usual sources of consultation,… More >
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Sérgio Cunha1,*, Mariana Lima1, Sónia Rocha2, Daniela Machado1, Liliana Silva3
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.081383
Abstract Background: Health care professionals are exposed to occupational stressors that increase vulnerability to psychological distress and reduced well-being. Interventions grounded in positive mental health models may strengthen protective psychological resources in workplace settings. Methods: This quasi-experimental, single-group study examined changes associated with participation in the “Mais Por Ti” Positive Mental Health Promotion Program among health care professionals in an urban Portuguese health unit. Participants were assessed at baseline (T1), immediately post-intervention (T2), and six months later (T3) using the Positive Mental Health Questionnaire (PMHQ), the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), and the Psychological Vulnerability Scale (PVS).… More >
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Yifan Yang1, Yuhan Liu2, Zhiguang Fan2,3,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.084793
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Mental Health Promotion in Higher Education: Interventions and Strategies for the Psychological Well-being of Teachers and Students)
Abstract Background: International students encounter multiple acculturative stressors that challenge their psychological adaptation, and although self-control has been shown to promote psychological well-being in general populations, how its adaptive effects may be moderated by beliefs about being alone in intercultural transition contexts remains underexamined. This study investigated the association between self-control and intercultural psychological adaptation among international students, and whether beliefs about being alone moderate this relationship differently under positive versus negative belief conditions. Methods: This study used convenience sampling to recruit 174 international students in China. A hybrid experimental-correlational design was adopted, with self-control as the… More >
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Mehmet Akif Kay1, Cihangir Kaçmaz2,*, Yunus Tunç3, Mehmet Emin Çay4, Osman Tayyar Çelik4
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.085990
Abstract Background: Excessive pressure from parents to achieve academically has been acknowledged as a substantial risk factor associated with adolescents’ psychological adjustment. However, the mechanisms through which parental achievement pressure contributes to adolescents’ emotional and behavioral problems remain insufficiently understood. This study examined the relationship between parental achievement pressure and emotional and behavioral problems in adolescents, with parent–adolescent conflict and adolescent distress as sequential mediators. Methods: A total of 676 adolescents aged 12–15 years from the Batman province of Türkiye participated in the study. Data were collected using the Parental Achievement Pressure Scale, the Adolescent–Parent Conflict Scale,… More >
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Tianran Wang1,#, Yiran Wang1,2,#, Wenwen Liu1, Chenyu Yan1, Ning Zhang1,3, Yangxin Huang4,*, Sijiu Wang1,*, Wannian Liang1,5,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.084709
Abstract Background: Young and middle-aged adults are susceptible to depression, which may impose health and economic burdens on both individuals and society. eHealth literacy is the ability for individuals to obtain health information through digital channels, which may be beneficial to their mental health. This study aims to investigate the association between eHealth literacy and depression, as well as the mediating roles of lifestyle behaviors. Methods: The study adopted a cross-sectional survey to collect data from 1280 young and middle-aged participants (Meanage = 39.55 years, 56.72% females) in China. The Chinese version of the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS)… More >
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Liu Yang1, Qingru Zhang2,*, Jin Yan2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.083872
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Children and Adolescent Mental and Physical Health: The Role of Sleep, Nutrition, Stress, Anxiety, Arousal, and Physical Activity in Overweight and Obesity Factors, Assessment, Interventions, and Lifespan Outcomes)
Abstract Backgrounds: This study examined whether sleep duration may potentially mediate the association between moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and mental health between in a nationally representative sample of U.S. high school students. Methods: Data from 15,671 U.S. high school students participating in the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) were analyzed. MVPA was measured as weekly days achieving at least 60 min of activity, and frequent poor mental health was defined as reporting poor mental health most of the time or always during the past 30 days. Sleep duration was evaluated as a mediator. Survey-weighted regression and… More >
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Youngho Kim, Dojin An*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.082302
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Physical Activity and Structured Exercise Programs as Tools for Mental Health Promotion)
Abstract Background: Physical activity is an important contributor to health-related quality of life, while exercise imagery may serve as a cognitive strategy that supports greater engagement in physical activity. Objectives: This study investigated how exercise imagery, physical activity, and the physical and mental components of health-related quality of life are structurally associated among community-dwelling adults. Methods: A total of 571 adults living in Nowon-gu, a district in northern Seoul, South Korea, participated in this study. Exercise imagery was measured using the Korean version of the Exercise Imagery Scale. Physical activity was assessed with metabolic equivalent task scores calculated… More >
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So Sophia Lau1, Wenshan Fu2,3, Yulin Jiang4,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.085243
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Cognitive and Metacognitive Pathways to Mental Health Promotion: Prevention, Resilience, and Well-Being)
Abstract Objective: Although perfectionism has been identified as a correlate of poor sleep quality, the cognitive mechanisms that explain this association and the conditions under which it is amplified or attenuated remain underexplored, particularly in non-Western samples. Drawing on the integrative model of sleep processes, the present study examined whether rumination mediates the longitudinal relation between perfectionism and sleep quality, and whether dispositional mindfulness moderates this mediating pathway. Methods: A total of 437 Chinese college students (51.0% female; Meanage = 18.46 years, SD = 2.55) participated in a two-wave time-lagged study with a six-month interval between assessments. At… More >
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Maryanne Pais*, P. Padmakumari
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.083200
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Mental Health Promotion in Higher Education: Interventions and Strategies for the Psychological Well-being of Teachers and Students)
Abstract Background: An increase in the prevalence of mental illness among Indian university students has led to educational policies that make mental health education and services compulsory in educational settings. However, students’ perceptions of the effectiveness and role of these resources in meeting their mental health needs have not been sufficiently explored. The study used a qualitative exploratory design to understand participants’ perceptions of services and mental health education offered by their institutions. Methods: Data was collected from 16 South Indian university students using semi-structured interviews. It was analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Findings suggested that… More >
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Tri Laksono1,2, Yu-Pin Chen3,4, Yi-Jung Chen1, Kah-Ying Yap1, Fang-Wen Hu5,6,7, Chi Hsien Huang8,9,10,*, Lien-Chen Wu3,4,11, Yi-Jie Kuo3,4,11, Mark D. Griffiths12, Chung-Ying Lin1,5,13,14,15,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.082706
Abstract Background: Hip fractures among older adults lead to significant morbidity and mortality, often complicated by pre-existing cognitive impairment. Understanding the longitudinal trajectories of functional ability and quality of life (QoL) among this specific population is crucial for customized interventions development. The present study compared the three-month trajectories of functional ability and QoL among older adults after hip fracture, specifically differentiating between those with and without cognitive impairment. Methods: A three-month longitudinal comparison analysis was conducted with 647 older adults following hip fracture. Participants were stratified by cognitive status (intact [n = 377] vs. impaired [n =… More >
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Baole Tao*, Zhenwu Li, Hao Chen, Tianci Lu, Hanwen Chen, Jun Yan
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.083886
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Physical Activity and Structured Exercise Programs as Tools for Mental Health Promotion)
Abstract Background: Physical activity, sleep quality, and psychological resilience are closely associated with the mental health of junior high school students. However, the relative contributions of these factors and their combined patterns in this population remain insufficiently understood. Methods: A total of 2018 junior high school students completed the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Adolescent Psychological Resilience Scale, and the Mental Health Scale for Secondary School Students. Pearson correlation analysis, multiple linear regression, random forest analysis, network analysis, and latent profile analysis were conducted. Results: Mental health was positively associated… More >
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Yang Liu1, Danni Liao2,*, Alexander S. English3
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.083903
Abstract Background: While previous research has highlighted the pivotal role of sufficient social support in reducing psychological distress among international students, it has largely overlooked the discrepancy between the support they receive and the support they desire. Drawing on the support gaps framework, this study aims to examine international students’ experiences in China and the indirect effect of support gaps on their psychological distress, considering the types and sources of support. Methods: The participants in this study were international students in China (N = 232), aged 18 to 40 years at the time of data collection, and were… More >
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Gülsüm Zekiye Tuncer1,*, Zekiye Çetinkaya Duman1, Metin Tuncer2
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.081472
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: The Use of Generative AI (Chatbots) in Relation to Mental Health and Well-Being)
Abstract Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a psychiatric nurse–led, AI-supported online group guided self-help programme on eating behaviours, body image, and body mass index (BMI) among overweight and obese women nurses. Method: A randomised controlled experimental design with pre-test, post-test, and three-month follow-up assessments was employed. Forty-four overweight and obese women nurses were randomly assigned to intervention (n = 22) and control (n = 22) groups. The intervention consisted of an 8-week online group guided self-help programme supported by a large language model (LLM), under the leadership of a psychiatric nurse. Participants did… More >
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Xin Xu1, Shaobo Liang2,3,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.082789
Abstract Objectives: Whether emotional disorder (ED) and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) influence each other over time remains underexplored, particularly at the within-person level. This study examined the reciprocal longitudinal associations between ED and NSSI among mainland Chinese university students. Methods: Three-wave panel data were collected at six-month intervals from 574 Chinese university students at Wave 1 (51.22% female; mean age = 22.58 years, SD = 2.89). ED was assessed using the Multidimensional Emotional Disorder Inventory (MEDI), and NSSI frequency was measured using a validated six-item scale. A Random Intercept Cross-Lagged Panel Model (RI-CLPM) was used to separate stable… More >
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Yeon Ju Lee, Song Yi Lee*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.082997
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Mental Health Promotion in Higher Education: Interventions and Strategies for the Psychological Well-being of Teachers and Students)
Abstract Background: Mental health issues among university students are rising, leading to increased interest in curriculum-based meditation courses as an educational strategy in higher education. This study aims to identify university students’ subjective perception types regarding a formal curriculum-based meditation course and to describe the characteristics of each type. Methods: This study used Q methodology to explore university students’ subjective perceptions of meditation courses in the formal curriculum for mental health promotion. We recruited 46 students from Dongguk University in Seoul who completed a meditation course and asked them to participate in a Q-sorting process using 32… More >
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International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.087217
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Po-Ching Huang1,#, Chao-Ying Chen2,3,#, Hsing-Fen Tu4,5,6, Jung-Sheng Chen7, Kuan-Yu Chen8, Yun-Hsuan Chang9,10,11,12, Yun-Hsiang Hung13,*, Mark D. Griffiths14, Chung-Ying Lin15,16,17,18,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.083235
Abstract Background: Problematic digital use has been strongly associated with psychological disturbance, but it is less researched among highly distressed populations such as prenatal mothers. The present study longitudinally explored the predictors of problematic smartphone use (PSPU) and problematic social media use (PSMU) among prenatal mothers to inform the development of preventive strategies. Methods: Participants comprised 137 prenatal mothers (mean age = 31.89 years, SD = 4.29), with approximately half of them having their first baby (50.4%). The level of social support, quality of life (QoL), and psychological factors (including stress, anxiety, and depression), were collected at… More >
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Jubin Park, Jae-Chang Sim, Sun-Young Im*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.082397
Abstract Background: In the context of growing uncertainty and intersecting societal crises, trauma has become a common psychological experience that deeply affects individuals’ identities, beliefs, temporal orientation, and emotional regulation. Posttraumatic growth (PTG) emerges through processes of inner struggle and meaning reconstruction, and recovery should be understood as a complex system shaped by interacting cognitive and emotional factors. This study aimed to classify trauma-exposed individuals based on combinations of key psychological variables and examine predictors of latent profile membership, as well as differences in PTG across classes. Methods: A total of 388 Korean adults with trauma histories… More >
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Ye Hoon Lee1, Yoonjung Park2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.069800
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: From Tradition to High-Intensity: Examining the Psychological and Emotional Impacts of Exercise Types)
Abstract Objectives: Population aging is occurring at a rapid speed all over the world, bringing considerablepublic health challenges, including for the mental health of older adults. Considering that older populations are proneto depression and stress, the need for efective preventive interventions is critical. Tus, we conducted a study aimedat exploring the preventive impact of a community-based Tai Chi program over 8 weeks on depression and perceivedstress in healthy older adults in South Korea. Methods: A quasi-experimental design was utilized, with 63 olderadults participating (31 individuals in the Tai Chi group and 32 in the control group). Te Tai… More >
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Lizao Chen*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.027190
Abstract The relationship between friendship quality and loneliness belongs to an important aspect of peer relationships
and plays an important role in the individual growth of primary school students. Loneliness will seriously affect
the mental health level of primary school students, and good friendship quality can effectively alleviate loneliness
and promote the development of students’ mental health. Therefore, the relationship between friendship quality
and loneliness of primary school students based on meta-analysis and the analysis of intervention measures are
proposed. This paper discusses the relationship between the quality of friendship and loneliness of primary school
students… More >
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