Yi Shi, Fangfang Shangguan^*, Jing Xiao^*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.12, pp. 1257-1263, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.030516 - 29 December 2023

Abstract Background: Social support is related to depression, but the gender differences and related factors that contribute to low social support among adolescents with subthreshold depression remain to be elucidated. This study explores the relationship between social support and depression, in addition to the gender difference in the incidence of low social support among adolescents with subthreshold depression and its related factors. Methods: A total of 371 Chinese adolescents with subthreshold depression were recruited. All subjects were rated on the Social Support Scale for Adolescents, the Response Style Scale, the Self-Perception Profile for Children, the Individualism-collectivism… More >

Namyun Kil^1,*, Jin Gun Kim², Emily Thornton¹, Amy Jeranek³

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.10, pp. 1117-1125, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.022981 - 03 November 2023

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Mental health conditions in children and adolescents can be improved by slow mindful nature connection known as forest therapy or bathing. Forest therapy has recently received growing attention as an enabler of relaxation and preventive health care with demonstrated clinical efficacy. However, it is not well-known that forest therapy also decreases mental health issues among individuals with mental health disorders. This study explored the psychological and physiological health benefits of structured forest therapy programs for children and adolescents with mental health disorders. A one-group pre-test-posttest design was employed for our study participants. Twelve participants (aged 9–14

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Xiaojie Cao¹, Qinyu Zhang², Xinqiao Liu^3,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.9, pp. 1009-1018, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.029365 - 10 August 2023

Abstract The relationship between physical activity time, openness and depression symptoms among adolescents is a cutting-edge research direction in the field, yet it remains unclear. This study is based on a sample of 7924 students from a nationally representative China Education Panel Survey database and examines the bidirectional relationships between physical activity time, openness and depression symptoms among Chinese adolescents. Descriptive analysis showed that during the 7th and 8th grades, the average physical activity time decreased to less than one hour per day, accompanied by a decreasing trend in openness and a slight worsening in depression… More >

Mohammed Al Jaffal^*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.8, pp. 881-890, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.028982 - 06 July 2023

Abstract Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience delays in the development of social and communications skills, which can limit their opportunities in higher education and employment resulting in an overall negative impact to their quality of life. This systematic review identifies 15 studies that explored the effectiveness of Video-Based Interventions (VBIs) for those with ASD during the critical years of adolescence and young adulthood. The 15 studies described herein found this to be an effective intervention for this population for the improvement of their vocational, daily living, and academic skills. In addition, VBIs allow… More >

Brigitta Munkácsi^1,*, Enikő Felszeghy¹, Flóra Kenyhercz², Beáta Erika Nagy¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.8, pp. 961-969, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.027319 - 06 July 2023

Abstract The most common comorbid psychiatric disorders in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) are depression, anxiety and behavioral disorders. Patients with comorbid psychopathology are less capable of psychically adjusting to the new life situation resulting from T1DM, which may negatively affect glycemic control and adherence related to the treatment. We aimed to investigate the association between mental health and type 1 diabetes including illness representation. 115 children and adolescents with T1DM were recruited through the outpatient clinic in Debrecen, Hungary. Measures: PRISM-D, Child Depression Inventory (CDI), Cantril Ladder and Self-Rated Health, Glycosylaeted haemoglobin (HbA1C) More > Graphic Abstract

M. Pitel, N. El Haïk-Wagner,C. Flahault

Psycho-Oncologie, Vol.17, No.2, pp. 55-64, 2023, DOI:10.3166/pson-2022-0233

Abstract Chaque année en France, 1 850 enfants de moins de 15 ans et 450 adolescents de 15 à 17 ans déclarent un cancer, et 20 % de ces cancers pédiatriques restent incurables. Les jeunes peuvent alors être amenés à être accompagnés par une équipe de soins palliatifs pédiatriques, en collaboration étroite avec les services d’oncologie pédiatrique. Ces équipes ont entre autres pour mission de favoriser la poursuite de la scolarité du jeune, en milieu ordinaire lorsque cela est possible médicalement et souhaité par ce dernier. Or, très peu d’études se sont intéressées aux spécificités de More >

Jing Wang, Shuanghu Fang^*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.4, pp. 433-448, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.025304 - 01 March 2023

Abstract Objectives: This study reviewed published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and evaluated the efficacy of internet-based acceptance and commitment therapy (IACT) on adolescent mental health. Methods: Searches were conducted in PubMed, ProQuest, APA (PsycNET/PsycINFO), and Web of Science from inception to January 2022 to identify RCTs evaluating the effects of IACT on adolescents. The included studies were assessed for quality and risk of bias. This study was performed using the standard mean difference and associated 95% confidence interval of effective measures. Review Manager 5.4 software was adopted to calculate the effect size. Results: Compared to adolescents in control… More >

Yue Yuan^1,*, Aibao Zhou^1,*, Tinghao Tang¹, Manying Kang², Haiyan Zhao¹, Zhi Wang³

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.4, pp. 563-577, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.022161 - 01 March 2023

Abstract Objective: In this research, we tried to explore how short-term mindfulness (STM) intervention affects adolescents’ anxiety, depression, and negative and positive emotion during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design: 10 classes were divided into experiment groups (5 classes; n = 238) and control (5 classes; n = 244) randomly. Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) were used to measure participants’ dependent variables. In the experiment group, we conducted STM practice interventions every morning in their first class from March to November 2020. No interventions were conducted in the control group. Methods: Paired-sample t-tests were used to identify… More >

Haowen Wu¹, Zhanli Yi¹, Tianyou Guo^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.3, pp. 375-387, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.021505 - 21 February 2023

Abstract Background: Adolescents are highly vulnerable to depressive symptoms worldwide partially because of limited social supports. However, it still remains largely unknown regarding the associations between social support(s) and depressive symptoms among adolescents living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The aim of this study aimed to explore the associations between different types of social support and depressive symptoms in adolescents from LMICs. Methods: Data were retrieved from the Global School-based Health Survey (GSHS) in which 92,551 adolescents (50.6% females) were included with mean of 15.6 years. Depressive symptoms in the past one month as the dependent… More >

Umaira Tabbasam¹, Amjad Islam Amjad², Tariq Ahmed¹, Xing Qiang^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.3, pp. 389-402, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.024130 - 21 February 2023

Abstract Adolescents’ emotions and preferences are influenced by their childhood experiences. In today’s world, there is a pervasive eagerness for happiness. Happiness has been linked to feelings of self-strength, seeking help, and psychological health. The current quantitative research was designed with a positive psychological perspective to compare Pakistani and Chines adolescents’ self-strength, seeking help, and happiness. The research design of the study was causal-comparative. The study population consisted of 400 Pakistani and 409 Chinese adolescents studying in the elementary grades of both countries. The sample was selected by using a simple random sampling technique. It consisted… More >