Treating self-harm behaviors in prisons: implementation of the STEPPS program by Rosa Lorente-Català, Irene Jaén, Xavier Buscà-Huertas, Berta Framis, Azucena García-Palacios

“…Abstract Background Improving mental health within correctional facilities, specifically to address self-harm behaviors, is a crucial endeavor. …”
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Multilevel analysis of factors associated with suicide attempts: Evidence from 2022/2023 Mozambique Demographic and Health Survey. by Angwach Abrham Asnake, Beminate Lemma Seifu, Bezawit Melak Fente, Hiwot Altaye Asebe, Meklit Melaku Bezie, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Mamaru Melkam

“…Additionally, the results highlight the need for targeted interventions and mental health promotion strategies that consider the identified individual and community-level factors to reduce suicide rates in Mozambique.…”
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Exploring nature-based art therapy: a scoping review by Elīna Gulbe, Aija Ozola, Beāte Vītola, Elīna Akmane, Jasmina Pacek, Kristīne Mārtinsone

“…Interest in nature-based mental health approaches surged, particularly following the COVID-19 lockdowns, as research highlights nature’s role in health restoration and sustainability. …”
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Parent skills training for parents of children or adults with developmental disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Corrado Barbui, Chiara Servili, Brian Reichow, Cary Kogan, Isaac Smith, M Taghi Yasamy

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A simple and reliable method for claustrum localization across age in mice by Tarek Shaker, Gwyneth J. Dagpa, Vanessa Cattaud, Brian A. Marriott, Mariam Sultan, Mohammed Almokdad, Jesse Jackson

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Validity of a smartphone application for self-monitoring psychiatric symptoms in patients with schizophrenia by Sung-Wan Kim, Jae-Kyeong Kim, Min Jhon, Ju-Wan Kim, Seunghyong Ryu, Ju-Yeon Lee, Jae-Min Kim

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Associations between parental bonding and health-related quality of life in a clinical sample of youths aged 14–35 years in Singapore by Yoke Boon Tan, Eng Hong Tay, Shazana Shahwan, Yunjue Zhang, Rajeswari Sambasivam, Mythily Subramaniam

“…Short Form-12 measured physical health (physical component summary [PCS]) and mental health (mental component summary [MCS]) components of HRQOL, and the 8-item Patient Health Questionnaire assessed depressive symptoms. …”
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Poor school attendance and exclusion: a systematic review protocol on educational risk factors for self-harm and suicidal behaviours by Sophie Epstein, Emmert Roberts, Rosemary Sedgwick, Katie Finning, Tamsin Ford, Rina Dutta, Johnny Downs

“…We will publish reports in health and education journals, present our work at conferences focused on school mental health and communicate our findings to practitioners and managers in public health, education and child mental health.PROSPERO registration number CRD42018088608.…”
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Blinded by the Mind: Exploring the Hidden Psychiatric Burden in Glaucoma Patients by Jeniffer Jesus, João Ambrósio, Dália Meira, Ignácio Rodriguez-Uña, João Melo Beirão

“…These psychiatric issues are often exacerbated by the gradual, irreversible, and typically silent progression of the disease, contributing to increased mental health challenges for affected individuals. A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines across six different databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library) and one gray literature source (Google Scholar), covering the period from 2013 to 2024. …”
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Assessing psychosocial risk factors in children with Sickle Cell Disease by Nicole Frey, Julia E. LaMotte, Jillian R. Bouck, Lauren Fancher, Genese T. Parker, Allie Carter, Seethal A. Jacob

“…Dyads that scored in the Targeted or Clinical categories were more likely to report financial hardship, caregiver mental health concerns, and family stressors (p < 0.001). …”
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Personality organization and anxiety symptoms: Investigating the mediation of perfectionism by Krisztina Csáky-Pallavicini, Zsolt Horváth, Zsolt Unoka, Bernadette Kun, Zsolt Demetrovics

“…Background and aims: Personality functioning has increasing significance in the assessment of mental health and mental disorders. Otto Kernberg's model of personality organization is an extensively applied, theoretically grounded approach to categorizing the severity of personality impairment based on intrapsychic and interpersonal functioning. …”
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A scoping review of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) people's health in India. by Venkatesan Chakrapani, Peter A Newman, Murali Shunmugam, Shruta Rawat, Biji R Mohan, Dicky Baruah, Suchon Tepjan

“…Findings suggest that LGBTQI+ health research in India needs to move beyond the predominant focus on HIV, and gay men/MSM and transgender women, to include mental health and non-communicable diseases, and individuals across the LGBTQI+ spectrum. …”
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The Causal Relationship of the Feature Personality Traits Following Mediation Therapy Perceived Social Support in Female Cancer Patients by Maryam Mardani, Manijeh Firoozi, Tina Vosoughi

“…Introduction: Treatment adherence is a critical issue in both physical and mental health, as it plays a vital role in saving the lives of many individuals. …”
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Psychological stressors of imprisonment and coping of older incarcerated persons: a qualitative interview study by Stuart McLennan, Leila Meyer, Tenzin Wangmo, Jens Gaab, Bernice Elger, Helene Seaward

“…The proportion of older imprisoned persons is dramatically increasing worldwide, and they are likely to have greater physical and mental health needs compared to younger persons in prisons. …”
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Using a Consumer Wearable Activity Monitoring Device to Study Physical Activity and Sleep Among Adolescents in Project Viva: Cohort Study by Yutong Zhang, Nicole Bornkamp, Marie-France Hivert, Emily Oken, Peter James

“… Abstract BackgroundThe increasing prevalence of physical inactivity and insufficient sleep in adolescents likely contribute to worsening cardiometabolic and mental health. However, obtaining accurate behavioral measures is a challenge. …”
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Social Inequalities in Adolescents’ Psychological and Somatic Complaints: Cross-National Trends Between 2002 and 2022 and the Role of Societal Changes by Mathilde E. Brons, Paola Berchialla, Marco Helbich, Maxim Dierckens, Michela Lenzi, Joanna C. Inchley, Gonneke W. J. M. Stevens

“…ObjectivesCross-national differences in long-term trends in social inequalities in adolescents’ mental health remain poorly understood, as does the impact of societal changes. …”
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Comparison of inhaled versus intravenous anesthesia for laryngoscopy and laryngeal electromyography in a rat model by M. Gazzaz, J. Saini, S. Pagliardini, B. Tsui, C. Jeffery, H. El-Hakim

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The influence of volleyball classes on the physical fitness and health outcomes of college students by Lyudmila Shesterova, Daria Piatnytska, Lyudmila Gryshchenko, Krzysztof Wnorowski

“…This study aimed to examine the impact of volleyball training on the physical fitness and mental health of college students in this context. Physical activity and sports have been shown to have numerous benefits for both physical and mental health. …”
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The Relationship between Depression, Doing Exercise, Age and Cigarettes Smoking in ARV - HIV Patients by Vu Hoang Anh Nguyen, Uyen Thi Bich Nguyen, Thanh Nguyen Ai Tran, Yen Thi Hoai Phan, Ngoc-Anh Truong, Huyen-Trang Luu-Thi, Vinh-Long Tran-Chi

“…Introduction: HIV/AIDS has negative effects on the patient's mental health and social interaction, in addition to its negative effects on their physical health. …”
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Bridging inequity gaps in healthcare through tailored support: implementation perspectives of the Social Health Bridge-Building Programme by Gitte Valentin, Thomas Maribo, Claus Vinther Nielsen, Merete Tonnesen, Lisa Gregersen Oestergaard

“…Methods Individuals accompanied to a healthcare appointment from August 2021 to June 2022 were asked to complete a web-based questionnaire covering socio-demographics, health literacy, physical and mental health, and satisfaction with the support provided. …”
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