Ahmad Y. Alqassim^*, Mohamed S. Mahfouz, Mohammed M. Hakami, Abdullah A. Al Faqih, Ahmad A. Shugairi, Malek R. Alsanosy, Ahmed Y. Rayyani, AbdulAziz Y. Albrraq, Mohammed A. Muaddi, Abdullah A. Alharbi

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.2, pp. 251-262, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.019000 - 18 January 2022

Abstract Background: Adolescence is a critical, multifactorial developmental phase. With the current pandemic of COVID-19, excessive using of electronic devices is a public health concern. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between depression and the use of electronic devices among secondary school children in Jazan, Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: The study is an observational, cross-sectional study. Data was collected using an anonymous online survey instrument. including the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale. Results: A total of 427 participants were included in the study. The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress… More >

Muhammad Adnan Khan^1,2, Sagheer Abbas³, Ali Raza³, Faheem Khan⁴, T. Whangbo^4,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.71, No.3, pp. 5911-5931, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.023557 - 14 January 2022

Abstract Progress in understanding multisensory integration in human have suggested researchers that the integration may result into the enhancement or depression of incoming signals. It is evident based on different psychological and behavioral experiments that stimuli coming from different perceptual modalities at the same time or from the same place, the signal having more strength under the influence of emotions effects the response accordingly. Current research in multisensory integration has not studied the effect of emotions despite its significance and natural influence in multisensory enhancement or depression. Therefore, there is a need to integrate the emotional More >

Wenyuan Jin¹, Jialing Miao², Yuanfang Zhan^3,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.1, pp. 1-12, 2022, DOI:10.32604/IJMHP.2022.018624 - 20 December 2021

Abstract Despite limited studies have found the negative relationships between calling and mental health symptoms, its underlying mechanism is still unknown. Drawing on the conservation of resources theory (COR), this study developed the resources model that explains the relationships between career calling, anxiety and depression, and the underlying mechanism. With a sample of 628 employees from the two-wave survey, the theorized model was tested. The results showed that career calling was able to decrease the levels of employees’ anxiety and depression, and two important resources (i.e., personal growth, and meaningful work) provided explanatory mechanisms for the More >

Jingjing Wang¹, Xiangli Guan^1,*, Sumei Yin¹, Sha Shen², Xuejiao Li¹, Md Zahir Ahmed³, Mary C. Jobe⁴, Oli Ahmed⁵

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.1, pp. 39-50, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.019635 - 20 December 2021

Abstract An individual’s perception, attitude, feeling and behavior about their body are important factors for mental health (depression). This study aims to explore the impact of body investment on depression, and the role of self-efficacy and self-esteem in this connection. A hypothetical model about the relationship between body investment, selfefficacy, self-esteem and depression was tested. Using convenient sampling methods, a self-rated cross-sectional survey comprised of paper-based and online modes was conducted among 1,164 college students in Yunnan Province, China from July 2021 to August 2021. The data collection used the body investment scale, self-efficacy scale, self-esteem… More >

Yun-Jung Choi¹, Mi-Ra Won², Dong-Hee Cho^1,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.1, pp. 85-94, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.018017 - 20 December 2021

Abstract As industries develop, fire disasters and their associated damage are increasing. Investigating the mental health of victims is imperative because this is an essential issue for community recovery after a disaster. This study was conducted to determine the efficacy of a program implemented by a community mental health center based on the investigation of the victims’ depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) levels immediately after the disaster and at one-year follow-up. As a result, victims’ depression and PTSD recovered over time, and more changes were confirmed. In particular, the high-risk group for PTSD showed a More >

Abdulqader M. Almars^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.71, No.2, pp. 3091-3106, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.022609 - 07 December 2021

Abstract Depression is a common mental health issue that affects a large percentage of people all around the world. Usually, people who suffer from this mood disorder have issues such as low concentration, dementia, mood swings, and even suicide. A social media platform like Twitter allows people to communicate as well as share photos and videos that reflect their moods. Therefore, the analysis of social media content provides insight into individual moods, including depression. Several studies have been conducted on depression detection in English and less in Arabic. The detection of depression from Arabic social media… More >

Dhiaa A. Musleh, Taef A. Alkhales, Reem A. Almakki^*, Shahad E. Alnajim, Shaden K. Almarshad, Rana S. Alhasaniah, Sumayh S. Aljameel, Abdullah A. Almuqhim

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.71, No.2, pp. 3463-3477, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.022508 - 07 December 2021

Abstract Depression has been a major global concern for a long time, with the disease affecting aspects of many people's daily lives, such as their moods, eating habits, and social interactions. In Arabic culture, there is a lack of awareness regarding the importance of facing and curing mental health diseases. However, people all over the world, including Arab citizens, tend to express their feelings openly on social media, especially Twitter, as it is a platform designed to enable the expression of emotions through short texts, pictures, or videos. Users are inclined to treat their Twitter accounts… More >

Fahd N. Al-Wesabi^1,2,*, Hadeel Alsolai³, Anwer Mustafa Hilal⁴, Manar Ahmed Hamza⁴, Mesfer Al Duhayyim⁵, Noha Negm^6,7

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.70, No.3, pp. 5803-5820, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.021195 - 11 October 2021

Abstract Corona Virus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) was reported at first in Wuhan city, China by December 2019. World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 as a pandemic i.e., global health crisis on March 11, 2020. The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns to curb the spread, not only affected the economic status of a number of countries, but it also resulted in increased levels of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress (DAS) among people. Therefore, there is a need exists to comprehend the relationship among psycho-social factors in a country that is hypothetically affected by high levels of stress and… More >

Kang Ai¹, Kimberley Curtin², Kaja Kastelic^3,4, Cain Clark⁵, Si-Tong Chen⁶, Xinli Chi^7,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.23, No.4, pp. 471-485, 2021, DOI:10.32604/IJMHP.2021.016473 - 28 October 2021

Abstract Research on the population in western world showed that, MSE (muscle-strengthening exercise) is beneficial to the treatment of mental disorders. However, the situation in Chinese adults is little known. For this reason, the study is performed to understand the connection between depression and MSE among college and university students in China aged between 18 to 24.1793 college students have been recruited, and their average age is 20.67. A questionnaire has been developed and it is self-reported and designed to collect information about MSE and participants, including body mass index and sex and so on. Sleep… More >

Kye S. Kim¹, Peter M. Kang¹, He Sook N. Kim^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.23, No.3, pp. 303-317, 2021, DOI:10.32604/IJMHP.2021.016470 - 23 July 2021

Abstract The extent of viral spread and strategies in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic have been different in each country. There are overall increased mental health concerns in many countries but it is unclear what the general public individuals who do not have heighten vulnerability to stressors for existing mental diseases or significant physical illnesses were experiencing during the pandemic. We evaluated the stressors and mental health of general public in South Korea that has a relatively low confirmed cases and deaths. Responses on the on-line survey questions were used to assess the mental and physical… More >