Yen-Chun Wang¹, Kamolthip Ruckwongpatr², Amornthep Jankaew³, Apiradee Pimsen⁴, Chirawat Paratthakonkun⁵, I-Hua Chen⁶, Jung-Sheng Chen⁷, Hsin-Chi Tsai^8,9,*, Nadia Bevan¹⁰, Chung-Ying Lin^1,11,12,13,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.11, pp. 1645-1661, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.071081 - 28 November 2025

Abstract Background: Weight stigma is prevalent and has multiple sources, which have significant effects on individual, social, physical, and psychological health. This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Thai version of WeSEI to provide a valid tool to assess weight stigma in Thai young adults. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey recruited 517 Thai university students from October 2024 to May 2025. All participants completed demographic information and standardized self-reported instruments, including WeSEI, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress scale 21 (DASS-21), Weight Self-Stigma Questionnaire (WSSQ), and Perceived Weight Stigma Scale (PWSS). The psychometric properties of the Thai version… More >

Fenghua Wang¹, Jianguo Gao^1,*, Zhi-Ying Yao², Kenneth Po-Lun Fung³, Cun-Xian Jia², Sheng-Li Cheng¹, Josephine Pui-Hing Wong⁴

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.10, pp. 1497-1514, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.069458 - 31 October 2025

Abstract Background: Limited mental health literacy (MHL) among university service providers is a significant obstacle to effective psychological support. Developing and systematically assessing evidence-based interventions is an urgent priority, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Acceptance & Commitment to Empowerment: Linking Youths AND ‘Xin’ (Hearts) (ACE-LYNX) intervention in reducing stigma, improving psychological well-being, and enhancing the MHL and empowerment practices of university mental health providers in China. Methods: A total of 124 trained providers participated in this longitudinal study. Quantitative data were collected at baseline, immediately… More >

Si-Yu Gao¹, Siu-Man Ng^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.10, pp. 1471-1482, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.068702 - 31 October 2025

Abstract Background: Existing Chinese stigma scales focus on the perceptions of people with mental illness (PMI) without assessing the general public’s attitudes toward integrating PMI into the community. Developing a valid and reliable Chinese instrument measuring the attitude domain will be helpful to future research in this area. The current study aimed to validate a shortened Chinese version of the Community Attitudes towards the Mentally Ill Scale (C-CAMI-SF). Methods: Four hundred participants who are (1) Chinese; (2) aged 18 years and above; and (3) able to complete the Chinese questionnaire in a self-reported manner participated in… More >

Carlos Suso-Ribera^1,2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 929-951, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.065646 - 31 July 2025

Abstract Objectives: Schizophrenia is a profoundly stigmatized mental health condition, characterized by misconceptions that affect societal attitudes, policy development, and the lived experiences of individuals with the condition. This study aimed to develop and validate a multidimensional scale for assessing societal stigma towards schizophrenia, while exploring how demographic factors influence such attitudes. Methods: Drawing on an extensive literature review and consultations, the study identified five domains of stigma: Workplace Capability, Intimate Relationships, Autonomy, Risk Perception, and Recovery. Using a two-phase methodology, a preliminary 38-item scale was administered to 729 participants from the general Spanish population, refining… 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 >

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 >

Di Hu¹, Shouli Yi^1,*, Di Lin², Suping Gao³, Ting Lei³, Wenji Li⁴, Tingdan Xu¹, Songlin Jiang¹

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.4, pp. 681-697, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.049166 - 29 April 2024

Abstract In plants, heteromorphic self-incompatibility (HetSI) is a strategy for avoiding self-pollination and promoting outcrossing, and during this process, numerous protein-protein interaction events occur between the pistil and pollen. Previous studies in Primula and Fagopyrum that focused on HetSI systems have provided interesting insights; however, the molecular mechanism underlying HetSI remains largely unknown. In this study, we profiled the proteome of Plumbago auriculata stigmas before and after self-incompatible (SI) and self-compatible (SC) pollination. Comparative analyses were conducted by 4D-DIA (Four-dimensional data independent acquisition), a promising technology that increases the sensitivity and reduces the spectral complexity of proteomic analysis… More >

Zia Ullah¹, Esra AlDhaen², Fatema Saleh AlDhaen², Bee-Lia Chua³, Heesup Han^4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.12, pp. 1245-1256, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.030577 - 29 December 2023

Abstract Apart from socio-economic disparities, indigenous people of the Himalayan range in Asia face an increasing trend of suicides. The tragic suicidal events usually go unaddressed, and no strategies are presently in place to mitigate suicides in the future. This study aims to explain the prevailing causes of suicidal ideation to come up with some policy recommendations. Through a preliminary survey, we identified social stigma, social isolation, lack of healthcare facilities, and domestic violence as the potential reasons for suicidal ideation. We identified individuals with suicide ideation for further data collection to test the relationships between… More >

Andy Man Yeung Tai^1,*, Janet Suen², Mostafa Mamdouh Kamel², Georg Schomerus³, Angelo Giovanni Icro Maremmaniz⁴, Reinhard Michael Krausz¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.9, pp. 985-993, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.030087 - 10 August 2023

Abstract Objectives: In 2019, the Insititue for Health Metrics and Evaluation reported that 16% of life lost were attributed to mental health. As a result, global shortage of psychiatrists is a pressing issue due to the increasing burden of mental illness. In 2016, a mere 5% of US medical students chose psychiatry as a career, a trend mirrored in Germany and Italy. As the medical students of 2016 have graduated or transitioned into residency in 2023, their attitudes towards psychiatry could have contributed to today’s shortage of psychiatrists. The global mental health burden has only been… More >

Yue Wang^1,#, Xiujie Li^2,#, Yusen Wu², Zhonghui Cai¹, Bo Li², Zhaosen Xie^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.92, No.6, pp. 1859-1871, 2023, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2023.027067 - 11 April 2023

Abstract It is generally agreed that many Vitis vinifera L. cultivars are self-fertile, where self-pollination often occurs before capfall in a process called cleistogamy. Therefore, it is difficult to identify the right time to remove stamens before self-pollination during the cross-breeding of grape. For this paper, we observed the process of grape flowering and measured the pollen viability and stigma receptivity of grape flowers of ‘Shine Muscat’ in order to identify the starting time of self-pollination before capfall and to provide useful information for improving the efficiency of cross-breeding. The results demonstrate that the anther is not… More >