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Gracia Cristina Villodres^1,#,*, Federico Salvador-Pérez², José Joaquín Muros¹, Rocío Vizcaíno-Cuenca^3,4,#
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 877-899, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.066137 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours and Mental Health in Children and Adolescents)
Abstract Background: University students face significant challenges in maintaining healthy physical activity (PA) and dietary habits, and they often fall short of global health recommendations. Psychological factors such as social physique anxiety, body image concerns, and self-objectification may act as barriers to PA engagement, influencing both mental and physical health. The present study constructed a structural equation model (SEM) to examine the relationship between body image-related psychological factors and resistance to PA in university students from southern Spain. Methods: A cross-sectional and correlational study was conducted with 519 university students (74% females, 26% males; Mean age… More >

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Jian Li^1,*, Yunshu He², Yahao Wang¹, Eryong Xue^2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 901-928, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.066538 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Exploring anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, executive functions, mental health, and other psychological and socio-emotional variables: psychological well-being and suicide prevention perspectives)
Abstract Background: Teachers from higher education commonly face substantial workloads, resulting in heightened stress and reduced well-being. This has spurred significant academic interest in the determinants of faculty well-being within higher education. Consequently, numerous studies have focused on both understanding these influencing factors and developing strategies to bolster teacher well-being, an area that has gained considerable traction as a research focus. Although systematic reviews have been conducted to elucidate the connections between well-being and particular attributes like emotional regulation, efficacy, and competency, there remains a paucity of reviews that holistically examine the multifaceted factors affecting the… More >

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Carlos Suso-Ribera^1,2,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 929-951, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.065646 - 31 July 2025
Abstract Objectives: Schizophrenia is a profoundly stigmatized mental health condition, characterized by misconceptions that affect societal attitudes, policy development, and the lived experiences of individuals with the condition. This study aimed to develop and validate a multidimensional scale for assessing societal stigma towards schizophrenia, while exploring how demographic factors influence such attitudes. Methods: Drawing on an extensive literature review and consultations, the study identified five domains of stigma: Workplace Capability, Intimate Relationships, Autonomy, Risk Perception, and Recovery. Using a two-phase methodology, a preliminary 38-item scale was administered to 729 participants from the general Spanish population, refining… More >

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Jin Peng, Jiabei He^*, Na Li^*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 953-977, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.066405 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Applying Cross-Cultural Parenting Insights to Prevent Childhood Trauma: Challenges, Strategies, and Outcomes)
Abstract Background: Parenting exerts a profound influence on children’s mental health and behavioral development. Despite the high prevalence of children’s emotional and behavioral problems (CEBP) in China, evidence-based parenting interventions remain scarcely investigated as preventive public health strategies. This pilot study evaluated a school-based intervention for preventing CEBP. Methods: We employed a quasi-experimental design with propensity score matching (PSM) to select 28 families (intervention: n = 13; control: n = 15) from two matched urban primary schools. Quantitative data from seven validated scales were analyzed using t-tests and ANCOVA. Qualitative insights were derived from 10 semi-structured interviews… More >

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Ya-Wen Chang^1,2, Hsiu-Chuan Chen³, Shih-Chi Chung⁴, Wai-Lam Lao⁵, Ching-Pyng Kuo^2,4,6,*, Shu-Hsin Lee^2,4,6,7,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 979-994, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.066026 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Social and Behavioral Determinants of Mental Health: From Theory to Practice)
Abstract Background: Cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) is a non-pharmacological intervention designed to improve cognitive function and emotional well-being in individuals with dementia. However, limited studies have evaluated its efficacy in Chinese-speaking populations. This study aimed to assess the effects of a 12-week cognitive stimulation intervention on cognitive function and depression in older adults with mild dementia. Methods: This quasi-experimental study employed a repeated measures design with a non-randomized experimental and control group. Participants (N = 40) 65 years and older with mild dementia (clinical dementia rating (CDR) = 0.5–1) were recruited from a regional hospital and… More >

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Jian-Hong Ye^1,2,#, Yongjian Wang^1,#, Weiguaju Nong^3,*, Jhen-Ni Ye⁴, Yuting Cui⁵
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 995-1012, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.066326 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Causes, Consequences and Interventions for Emerging Social Media Addiction)
Abstract Objectives: The addiction of the student population to short-form video platforms such as TikTok (Douyin) is becoming increasingly apparent and is rapidly expanding. This emerging addiction is also believed to have negative impacts on students’ academic, social, and emotional well-being. Consequently, video addiction has become an important public health issue on campuses around the world. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between two types of TikTok addiction (video and live streaming) and social and emotional learning (SEL), including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Methods: Previous research has indicated that… More >

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Mahshid Manouchehri^1,2,*, Musheer A. Aljaberi^3,4, Yi-Ching Lin⁵, Aiche Sabah⁶, Amira Mohammed Ali⁷, Chung-Ying Lin^8,9,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 1013-1028, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.061088 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Father/Mother Absence and Moral Emotion)
Abstract Background: While various factors contributing to delinquency have been explored, the role of self-esteem in this specific context has received little attention. Hence, this study aims to investigate the complex issue of adolescent delinquency in Iran by focusing on the mediating role of self-esteem in the relationship between parental attachment and delinquent behavior. Methods: Using the multistage cluster random sampling method, the research involved 528 high school students in Tehran. Each student completed validated scales assessing their parental attachment, self-esteem, and delinquency at school. Multiple regression analyses with the Sobel test and bootstrapping method were… More >

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Min Qu^1,2,#, Xiumei Chen^1,3,#, Yue Zhou⁴, Xuelian Wang^5,6,*, I-Hua Chen^7,8,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 1029-1044, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.065876 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Causes, Consequences and Interventions for Emerging Social Media Addiction)
Abstract Background: Despite growing research on parental technology use and its impacts on adolescent development, the influence of parental smartphone behavior on creativity remains understudied. This study addresses this gap by examining how parental phubbing affects adolescent creativity, exploring both direct and indirect pathways through creative self-efficacy as a mediator and problematic smartphone use (PSU) as a moderator. Methods: A total of 9111 Chinese vocational school adolescents (60.3% male; mean age = 16.88 years) were recruited via convenience sampling. Participants completed validated self-report questionnaires assessing creativity, parental phubbing, creative self-efficacy, and PSU. A moderated mediation model… More >

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Traci N. Adams^1,*, Carol S. North²
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 1045-1050, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.065144 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Safeguarding the Mental Health of Disaster Survivors and Frontline Healthcare Workers During Pandemics)
Abstract Physician mental health (MH) is in crisis, particularly in high-stress areas of medicine such as the emergency room and the intensive care unit. The high prevalence of burnout and psychiatric illness among critical care physicians, along with delays in seeking psychiatric care, can lead to suicide, ruined careers, damaged relationships, and medical errors. Psychoeducation programs can reduce MH sick leave days, increase empathy, and enhance help-seeking attitudes. The purpose of this brief communication is to demonstrate that physician psychoeducation programs can improve patient care, improve outcomes in physicians with psychiatric illness, and improve burnout rates, More >

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Hao Fang^1,2, Hongyun Guo¹, Yinchao Chen³, Hui Shi⁴, Yihan Gan⁵, Lin Li^6,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 1051-1069, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.066369 - 31 July 2025
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Emotional Regulation, Wellbeing, and Happiness)
Abstract Objectives: Emotional stress is a significant public health challenge. Virtual reality (VR) offers the potential for aiding emotional recovery. This study explores the impact of VR environment design factors on emotional recovery, examining underlying mechanisms through physiological indicators and behavioral responses. Methods: Two experiments were conducted. Experiment 1 employed a 4 [Scene Type: real environment (RE), virtual scenes that restore the RE (VR), virtual scenes that incorporate natural window view design (VR-W), and a no-scene control condition (CTL)] × 3 (Experimental Phase: baseline, emotion arousal, recovery) mixed design (N = 33). Participants viewed a 4-min… More >

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