Su Li¹, Nooreen Noordin², Dan Wang^3,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.11, pp. 1797-1812, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.072301 - 28 November 2025

Abstract Background: Communication barriers are a critical yet underexplored determinant of psychological well-being in oncology care, particularly among rural Chinese patients treated in urban hospitals. This study examined how Mandarin proficiency influences emotional distress and identified implications for mental health promotion. Methods: A sequential mixed-methods design was adopted. Quantitative data were collected from 180 rural cancer patients using the Putonghua Proficiency Test (PSC), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and the Distress Thermometer (DT). Multiple linear regressions estimated covariate-adjusted associations between Mandarin proficiency and distress outcomes, controlling for demographic and clinical factors. Semi-structured interviews with 20… More >

Parul Dubey^1,*, Pushkar Dubey², Mohammed Zakariah^3,4,*, Abdulaziz S. Almazyad⁴, Deema Mohammed Alsekait⁵

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.2, pp. 3897-3919, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.066882 - 23 September 2025

Abstract Psychological distress detection plays a critical role in modern healthcare, especially in ambient environments where continuous monitoring is essential for timely intervention. Advances in sensor technology and artificial intelligence (AI) have enabled the development of systems capable of mental health monitoring using multi-modal data. However, existing models often struggle with contextual adaptation and real-time decision-making in dynamic settings. This paper addresses these challenges by proposing TRANS-HEALTH, a hybrid framework that integrates transformer-based inference with Belief-Desire-Intention (BDI) reasoning for real-time psychological distress detection. The framework utilizes a multimodal dataset containing EEG, GSR, heart rate, and activity… More >

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 >

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 >

Kuo-Yang Huang¹, Sheng-Chien Lin^2,3, Chun-Hung Su^4,5,6, Sheng-Wen Wu^4,7, Ching-Chi Tseng^8,9, Wei-Chin Hung¹⁰, Shih-Pin Chen^4,5, Yu-Hsiang Kuan^2,3,*

BIOCELL, Vol.49, No.2, pp. 315-334, 2025, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2025.061073 - 28 February 2025

Abstract ABSTRACT: Background: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is the major therapeutic dilemma associated with significant inflammation and severe pulmonary dysfunction. Liriodendrin is a bioactive compound extract from traditional Chinese medicine, historically utilized for modulating inflammatory responses and alleviating symptoms in multiple disease models. Methods: At present, BALB/c mice were used to explore the effects of liriodendrin on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced ARDS. Before LPS was administered, the mice were treated with either liriodendrin or dexamethasone. Leukocyte infiltration, lung edema, and alveolar-capillary barrier integrity were evaluated in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and pulmonary parenchyma. The expression of adhesion… More >

Mohamed Aashiq Abdul Ghayum^1,*, Maria Kiaffas^1,2, Ashley Warta¹, Melanie Kathol¹, David C. Mundy², Kelsey Brattrud¹, Nitin Madan^1,2

Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.6, pp. 647-651, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2025.058271 - 27 January 2025

Abstract Prominent coronary artery (CA) flow observed on a fetal echocardiogram has been associated with fetal growth restriction and myocardial dysfunction. We present two cases with this finding, in the presence of congenital heart disease (CHD) and absence of growth restriction or myocardial dysfunction. Both the cases rapidly progressed to extremis, necessitating emergent delivery. Our cases highlight the importance of recognizing prominent CA flow in fetuses with CHD as a potential marker for in utero distress. More >

Shikha Kukreti^1,#, Min-Chi Hsieh^2,#, Musheer A. Aljaberi³, Ru-Yi Huang^4,5,6, I-Ting Hwang⁷, Carol Strong², Jung-Sheng Chen⁸, Ming-Ta Hsieh^9,10,*, Mark D. Griffiths¹¹, Chung-Ying Lin^12,13,*, Nai-Ying Ko¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.12, pp. 987-996, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057708 - 31 December 2024

Abstract Background: The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted medical education and caused psychological distress and worry about clinical learning for those who received clinical medical education during this period. Although the acute phase of COVID-19 has now ended, understanding its impact is essential for strengthening medical system preparedness. Therefore, the present study examined the association between changes in medical education and worry about clinical learning, considering the mediating role of psychological distress among participants who received clinical training. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with 542 post-graduate year (PGY) doctors and allied health students from the… More >

Yu-Ting Huang^1,#, Daniel Kwasi Ahorsu^2,#, Emma Sethina Adjaottor^3,*, Frimpong-Manso Addo³, Mark D. Griffiths⁴, Amir H. Pakpour⁵, Chung-Ying Lin^1,6,7,8,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.11, pp. 875-885, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.057049 - 28 November 2024

Abstract Background: The present study evaluated the psychometric properties of Problematic Internet Use (PIU) instruments and their correlation with psychological distress and time spent on Internet activities among university students in Ghana. Methods: In the present cross-sectional survey design study, 520 participants (35.96% female) were recruited with a mean age of 19.55 years (SD = 1.94) from several university departments (i.e., Behavioral Sciences, Materials Engineering, Nursing and Midwifery, and Biochemistry and Biotechnology) of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) between 19 July and 04 August, 2023. Participants completed a survey that included the following… More >

Saffari Mohsen^1,2,#, Yi-Ching Lin^3,#, Po-Ching Huang⁴, Yu-Ting Huang⁵, Ru-Yi Huang^6,7, Chi Hsien Huang^8,9,*, Jung-Sheng Chen¹⁰, Wai Chuen Poon¹¹, Mark D. Griffiths¹², Chung-Ying Lin^5,13,14,15,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.8, pp. 633-641, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.053432 - 30 August 2024

Abstract Background: Physical inactivity is a major public health problem worldwide that results in physical and mental health problems. One major issue for physical inactivity is weight stigma (WS), especially perceived WS, which could lead to a tendency to avoid physical activity (PA). To better understand the association between perceived WS and PA, knowledge of the likely mediators in this association such as weight bias internalization (WBI) and psychological distress were investigated in the present study. Methods: Using a two-wave longitudinal study and convenient sampling, 388 Taiwanese participants (55% females; mean age = 29.7 years [SD… More >

Biru Chang^1,*, Shengqiang Zhu², Qian Xie^3,4, Yanghui Dai⁵

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.8, pp. 599-610, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.050302 - 30 August 2024

Abstract Background: With public health emergencies (PHE) worldwide increasing, the perceived risk of PHE has been one of the critical factors influencing college students’ psychological distress. However, the mechanisms by which the perceived risk of PHE affects college students’ psychological distress are not clear. The study’s purpose was to investigate the mediation roles of deviation from a balanced time perspective (DBTP) and negative coping styles between the perceived risk of PHE and psychological distress. Methods: A convenience sampling method was used to survey 1054 Chinese college students with self-reporting. Data was collected using the Public Risk… More >