Xingchen Zhu¹, Haohan Zhao^2,*, Wencan Li^3,*, Zixu Wang¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078033

Abstract Backgrounds: Adolescent psychological well-being has become a pressing global concern, with rising levels of emotional distress among youth. Although prior research highlights the positive influence of teacher–student relationships, the underlying mechanisms—particularly the roles of school belonging, moral disengagement, and growth mindset—remain insufficiently understood. This study investigates the associations between teacher-student relationship quality and adolescent psychological well-being, examining school belonging and moral disengagement as potential mediators, and growth mindset as a moderator of these relationships. Methods: A total of 785 adolescents were recruited from six schools across Shanghai and Liaoning Province, China. Participants completed validated measures of… More >

Chae-Young Lee¹, Yun-Jung Choi^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.077116

Abstract Background: Adolescent suicide remains a pressing public health concern in South Korea and worldwide, ranking as one of the leading causes of death among youth. Identifying modifiable risk and protective factors is critical for prevention strategies. Physical activity has been suggested as one such factor due to its potential mental health benefits. This study aimed to examine whether associations between physical activity and suicidality differ by activity type and by stage of suicidal behavior, distinguishing suicidal ideation, planning, and attempts among Korean adolescents. Methods: This cross-sectional secondary analysis used data from the 20th Korea Youth Risk… More >

Shuqing Wang, Xiuqiu Liu, Siqi Yu, Meili Zheng, Shuhua Wei^*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.076977

Abstract Background: While parenting is crucial for adolescents’ academic adjustment, few studies have examined how parental autonomy support affects academic burnout or the underlying psychological processes. This study examined the sequential mediating roles of growth mindset and self-esteem in the association between parental autonomy support and academic burnout, using both variable-centered and person-centered approaches. Methods: A total of 1032 Chinese junior and senior high school students were recruited through cluster sampling. Using self-report questionnaires, participants were assessed on parental autonomy support, growth mindset, self-esteem, and academic burnout. Data were analyzed using mediation modeling and latent profile analysis. Results:… More >

Mahmut Selçuk^1,*, Fulden Cantaş Türkiş², Fatma Taşkın Koca³, Volkan Dizman⁴, Sevilay Yerlikaya Boz⁴

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.076391

Abstract Background: Self-esteem, life satisfaction, resilience, and coping strategies are closely linked to depression; however, their interrelationships and relative contributions to depressive outcomes remain insufficiently understood. This study aimed to examine these associations in individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) and healthy controls and to evaluate their predictive and mediating roles in depression. Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study included 311 participants (158 patients with MDD and 153 healthy controls) recruited from the Psychiatry Outpatient Clinics of Mugla Training and Research Hospital. Psychiatric diagnoses were confirmed using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5). Groups were balanced for… More >

Shuhua Wei^1,#, Hongkun Ji^1,#, Fang Kong², Bijuan Huang^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.076393

Abstract Background: Early adolescents (ages 11–15), mainly Chinese middle-school students, face academic tracking pressure for the high-school entrance exam and multiple stressors, with depressive symptoms detected in up to 21.9% of this group. Because this stage is a “critical window” for depression intervention and the Ministry of Education requires “stratified and classified interventions”, systematically identifying the patterns and dynamic transition patterns of adolescent depressive symptoms is of considerable practical and theoretical importance. This study aimed to identify the latent profiles and transitions of depressive symptoms among middle-school students and to examine how different types of stress, life… More >

Natalie Y. Luo¹, Edie L. Sperling^2,*, Juliette Lum²

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.074948

Abstract Objectives: Healthcare students experience significant stress due to their rigorous graduate school curricula. These levels of stress are associated with higher risks of depression, self-harm, and exhaustion. Coping interventions have been shown to help students develop healthy stress coping strategies. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to examine the diverse array of coping interventions and what characteristics of coping interventions were most effective at decreasing stress among healthcare students. Methods: Any intervention designed to address coping for academic stress was included among medical, dental, nursing, physician assistant, allied health, veterinary, psychology, etc. students.… More >

Xiaoting Hou¹, Jingjing Zhao¹, Yuxin Shi¹, Yuhua Li^2,*, Shufen Xing^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.074010

Abstract Background: The growing parenting stress among Chinese mothers in recent years raises concerns about its impact on adolescent internalizing problems. The purpose of this study was to examine the curvilinear relationship between maternal parenting stress and internalizing problems in adolescents, and further explore the moderating effects of family socioeconomic status (SES) and adolescent gender. Methods: Data were collected from 405 mothers and adolescents (203 boys, Mean_age = 12.23) across five cities (Beijing, Hebei, Shanxi, Shenzhen, and Shandong) in China, who completed self-report measures of maternal parenting stress and internalizing problems. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analyses were… More >

Jian Li^1,*, Yide Chen², Xinyi Zhao³, Eryong Xue^3,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.073286

Abstract Background: The mobility of people in rural areas may lead to more and more left-behind children (LBC) appearing, and being an LBC brings a lot of risks to mental health, which could greatly hinder children’s development and undermine their happiness and safety in life. Previous scholars have conducted plenty of studies that focused on Chinese rural LBCs’ mental health issues, such as what they exactly look like and some potential factors, but there remains a paucity of reviews about the relationship among certain mental health issues. We will try to figure out how the most common… More >

Guangdong Zhou^1,2, Qing Zhang¹, Meishuo Yu^3,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.076721

Abstract Background: Adolescence is a critical period for mental health development, during which individuals may experience emotional challenges such as anxiety and depression. However, the patterns of how these symptoms develop and change over time in high school students, as well as the factors that influence these patterns, remain unclear. This study aims to identify distinct anxiety-depression symptom profiles and their transitions over time, while examining the roles of gender, subjective well-being, and psychological resilience in shaping these profiles. Methods: Two-wave longitudinal questionnaire data were collected from 913 high school students (57% female) in Shandong Province, China,… More >

Biao Li^1,#, Xiao Hu^2,#, Pengzhan Wei³, Yunbin Deng^4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.073489

Abstract Objectives: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) represents a prominent and escalating concern within mental health, associated with considerable psychological and physical dangers. Peer victimization is identified as a significant predictor of NSSI behavior. Although prior research has explored the association between peer victimization and NSSI, the mechanisms underlying this relationship remain insufficiently understood. Utilizing social information processing theory frameworks, the present study seeks to examine the sequential mediating roles of a cognitive factor, future orientation, and a behavioral factor, social withdrawal, in middle school students. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was administered in China, involving 528 participants (261 females… More >