Fuaad Mohammed Freh^1,*, Muhand Mohammed Abdulsattar ALNuaimy², Carol S. North³

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.8, pp. 1117-1131, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.065203 - 29 August 2025

Abstract Background: The world is now experiencing many crises and adversities of great impact that pose serious threats to both physical and mental health. Threats to mental health include major depressive disorder, which can be severe and disabling. The current study aimed to identify the prevalence of one type of depressive disorder, reactive depression (RD), and its relationship to demographic and psychological variables. Methods: For this study, RD is defined as an abnormal emotional response to traumatic situations involving mood difficulties. This study created an online self-report reactive depression questionnaire consisting of 23 items distributed across… More >

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

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 >

Zizhong Zhang^1,2, Chen Luo^3,4,*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 61-67, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.066008 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Online gaming has become a daily norm, leading to unique forms of game-bullying distinct from traditional cyberbullying due to its immersive nature and ranking systems. This study examined how game-bullying victimization (GBV) affects depression via self-esteem, moderated by resilience and the state of flow, among 359 Chinese MOBA (Multiplayer-online-battle-arena) gamers (30.7% female, mean age = 23.8 years, SD = 4.57 years). The analysis revealed a direct link between GBV and depression. Self-esteem mediates this relationship, with higher GBV associated with lower self-esteem and subsequently greater depression. Resilience moderates both direct and indirect effects, mitigating GBV’s More >

Yujing Tao^*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 99-105, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065783 - 30 April 2025

Abstract This study investigated the relationship between college students’ awe and depression, along with the mediating roles of future self-continuity and presence of meaning. 891 Chinese college students (570 female; mean age 18.59; SD 1.34) from one university completed four surveys: Dispositional Awe Subscale, Future self-continuity Scale, Meaning in Life Scale and Depression Scale. Using structural equation modelling and the bootstrap method, the results delineated that awe negatively related to depression, and future self-continuity and presence of meaning had a serial mediation effect, reducing depression. The study implies educational institutions should foster a positive mental health More >

Siqi Ma^*, Pei Zhang

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 135-141, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065759 - 30 April 2025

Abstract This study aimed to explore how core self-evaluations and gender influence interpersonal adjustment and depression risk. Participants were 1748 college students (female = 59.73%, male = 40.27%, mean age = 18.71 years, SD = 0.78 years). The students completed the Interpersonal Adjustment Scale for College Students, Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, and Core Self-evaluation Scale. The results of Linear regression and mediated moderated effects modeling revealed that college students with higher interpersonal adjustment and core self-evaluation scores were at lower risk for depression. Core self-evaluation mediated the relationship between interpersonal adjustment and depression in More >

Haohan Zhao¹, Xingchen Zhu², Wencan Li^3,*, Xin Lin^4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.4, pp. 517-540, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.062739 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Background: Despite increasing attention to parental educational anxiety in China’s educational system, the underlying mechanisms through which this anxiety affects adolescent academic performance remain unclear. This study aims to investigate how parental educational anxiety influences academic outcomes through depression and self-efficacy while considering the role of problematic social media use in today’s digital age. Methods: Data analysis was conducted using stratified random cluster sampling techniques. Participants for this study were recruited from middle and high schools in China. The sample comprised 2579 traditional two-parent families, each consisting of a pair of parents and one child.… More >

Jun Qiu¹, Jinling Wang^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.4, pp. 485-505, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.059951 - 30 April 2025

Abstract Objectives: Suicidal ideation (SI) among university students is a growing concern, influenced by anxiety, depression, and bullying. However, family closeness and peer support may act as protective factors, reducing the risk of SI. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the key factors influencing SI among university students, focusing on the effects of anxiety, depression, and bullying, along with the roles of family closeness and peer support. The research also explores the interactions and mechanisms between these variables. Methods: A sample of 318 university students was surveyed, evaluating six main factors: anxiety, depression, bullying, family closeness, peer… More >

Pikkili Gopala Krishna^1,*, Jalari Somasekar²

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.40, pp. 235-259, 2025, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2025.063657 - 28 April 2025

Abstract Stress is mental tension caused by difficult situations, often experienced by hospital workers and IT professionals who work long hours. It is essential to detect the stress in shift workers to improve their health. However, existing models measure stress with physiological signals such as PPG, EDA, and blink data, which could not identify the stress level accurately. Additionally, the works face challenges with limited data, inefficient spatial relationships, security issues with health data, and long-range temporal dependencies. In this paper, we have developed a federated learning-based stress detection system for IT and hospital workers, integrating… More >

Wan Ying Gan^1,#,*, Wei-Leng Chin^2,3,#, Shih-Wei Huang^4,5, Serene En Hui Tung⁶, Ling Jun Lee¹, Wai Chuen Poon⁷, Yan Li Siaw⁸, Kerry S. O’Brien⁹, Iqbal Pramukti¹⁰, Kamolthip Ruckwongpatr¹¹, Jung-Sheng Chen¹², Mark D. Griffiths¹³, Chung-Ying Lin^{10,11,14,15,*}

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.3, pp. 319-331, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.060049 - 31 March 2025

Abstract Background: Weight-related self-stigma (WRSS) is prevalent among individuals with different types of weight status and is associated with a range of negative health outcomes. Social support and coping models explain how individuals may use different coping methods to deal with their mental health needs. Psychological distress (e.g., depression and stress) could lead to overuse of social media and smartphones. When using social media or smartphones, individuals are likely to be exposed to negative comments regarding weight/shape/size posted on the social media. Consequently, individuals who experience problematic social media use (PSMU) or problematic smartphone use (PSPU)… More >

Zachariah Taylor^1,*, Kayla Meyer², Danielle Terrenzio², Ryan Wong³, Sharon Larson⁴, Stephanie Kjelstrom⁴, Natalina Contoreggi⁵, Laurence Belkoff^1,6, Ilia Zeltser^1,6

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.32, No.1, pp. 21-27, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cju.2025.064705 - 20 March 2025

Abstract Purpose: While the mental health impact of a prostate cancer diagnosis, including low-risk prostate cancer, is well-documented, the effect of pre-existing anxiety and/or depression on adherence to active surveillance protocols in low-risk prostate cancer patients remains unclear. This study assessed the association between prior anxiety and/or depression and active surveillance adherence in men with low-risk prostate cancer. Methods: We conducted a retrospective, multicenter study involving 426 men diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer who were recommended active surveillance as the primary management strategy. Active surveillance adherence was defined by completion of both a prostate-specific antigen test… More >