Comparison of low back pain prevalence in adults between pre-pandemic and pandemic periods and related biopsychosocial aspects by Kerolyne Soares Mayer, Betiane Moreira Pilling, Cláudia Tarragô Candotti

“…ABSTRACT The global health crisis resulting from the outbreak of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has led to social distancing, the repercussions of which on physical and mental health are still being assessed. This study aims to compare reported lower back pain in adults during the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods regarding intensity and frequency, as well as the risk of poor prognosis, disability, exposure to risk factors, beliefs, fears, and sitting posture in front of the computer. …”
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The Contribution of the Cerebellum to Cognition in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6 by Freya E. Cooper, Manon Grube, Kelly J. Elsegood, John L. Welch, Thomas P. Kelly, Patrick F. Chinnery, Timothy D. Griffiths

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Psychological interventions for patients with delirium in intensive care: A scoping review protocol. by Madiha Shaikh, Dorothy M Wade, Lara King, Liam Mackay, Isabelle Symes, Anam Syeda, Anna Greenburgh

“…ICU delirium is a common and impactful condition that adversely affects patient outcomes, including prolonged hospitalisation and deteriorating mental health. Despite its significance, it remains poorly understood. …”
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The Relationship Between Nomophobia and Boredom Intolerance in the Use of Social Media among Generation Z Muslim Students by Muhammad Hisyam Syafii, Halim Purnomo, Jesus Alberto Valero Matas

“…The findings contribute to the broader discourse on mental health in the digital age, emphasizing the importance of fostering greater awareness of the psychological risks associated with excessive smartphone use and suggesting strategies for enhancing students' emotional resilience. …”
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Adolescent reports of subjective socioeconomic status: An adequate alternative to parent-reported objective and subjective socioeconomic status? by Erin K Davisson, Fernanda C Andrade, Jennifer Godwin, Rick Hoyle

“…Moreover, adolescents' reports of subjective SES predicted adolescent-reported measures of well-being, including mental health, physical health, school performance, problem behavior, and alcohol use to the same degree as or better than parent reports of both subjective and objective SES and administrative data. …”
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Solution-focused brief counseling to improve student’s social-emotional skills and psychological well-being by Ida Ayu Made Diah Naraswari, Nyoman Dantes, Ni Ketut Suarni, I Ketut Gading, Kadek Suranata

“…Through the implementation of guidance and counseling service, schools should facilitate students to develop various non-cognitive skills and ensure that student’s mental health can well-achieved. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of solution-focused brief counseling (SFBC) to improve student’s social-emotional skills and psychological well-being. …”
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Linguistic Analysis of Hindi-English Mixed Tweets for Depression Detection by Carmel Mary Belinda M J, Ravikumar S, Muhammad Arif, Dhilip Kumar V, Antony Kumar K, Arulkumaran G

“…According to recent studies, young adults in India faced mental health issues due to closures of universities and loss of income, low self-esteem, distress, and reported symptoms of anxiety and/or depressive disorder (43%). …”
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Role of oral and maxillofacial surgeon in disaster management by Anggraini Santi, Nismal Harfindo, Akmal Fauzan, Rizqina Nurul, Apipi Muzaffar

“…It underscores the psychological impact of oral and maxillofacial injuries on disaster survivors, emphasizing the importance of timely interventions for mental health and social reintegration. Ethical considerations surrounding resource allocation in disaster scenarios are examined. …”
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Internet Gaming Disorder and Unmet Psychological Needs: Mediating Roles of Self-Esteem, Depression, and Escapism by Z. Gedik, M. Gulec

“… <p>Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is a widespread mental health issue especially among youth but its etiology remains unclear. …”
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Conversational Health Bots for Telemedicine Services: Survey by Sura Mahmood Abdullah, Abbas Mohsin Al-bakry, Alaa Kadhem Farhan

“…An increasing number of individuals take refuge in telemedicine systems for medical diagnosis and treatment due to their numerous benefits, including reduced healthcare costs, enhanced efficiency, and the ability to treat and prevent a wide range of physical and mental health problems. To improve the health status and clinical findings of older and underserved individuals, healthcare institutions have expanded telemedicine services, integrating them with advanced assisted living systems and environments. …”
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The impact of spousal retirement on health—an empirical analysis based on CFPS by Ping Chen, Han Liang, Yufei Zhou, Guodong Zhu, Yu Peng, Jiayi Yao

“…This study aims to explore how spousal retirement affects individual health in China.MethodsUtilizing data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) for the years 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020, this research applies a fuzzy regression discontinuity approach to assess the effects of spousal retirement on health outcomes.ResultsFindings indicate that a wife’s retirement positively impacts her husband’s mental health but negatively affects his physical health. …”
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The extent of sleep deprivation and daytime sleepiness in young adults by Alexandra Rubin, Rohan Mangal, Thor S. Stead, Joshua Walker, Latha Ganti

“…# Background Sleep deprivation is a condition in which an individual does not get enough sleep, leading to a variety of negative effects on their physical and mental health. In the United States, sleep deprivation is a common problem, with many people not getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night. …”
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Severe, but not moderate asthmatics share blood transcriptomic changes with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. by Sandor Haas-Neill, Anna Dvorkin-Gheva, Paul Forsythe

“…Although there are several hypotheses regarding the relationship between asthma and mental health, there is little understanding of underlying mechanisms and causality. …”
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Effectiveness of Education based on meta cognitive-cognitive-behavioral model and proficiency of making an app to problem-solving style in dropout students by Fatemeh Ahmadi, Saeed Moosavipour

“…Dropping out of education every year plagues educational systems so it’s important to improve the mental health of students who drop out. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of education based on the cognitive-metacognitive-behavioral model and the proficiency of making an app on the problem-solving style of teenage girls who dropped out. …”
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Antenatal Depression and Anxiety Among Women with Threatened Abortion: A Case-Control Study by Bahar Sariibrahim Astepe, Sukriye Bosgelmez

“… Objective: Threatened abortion is a stressful condition for a pregnant woman which may influence mental health. This study aims to investigate the relationship between threatened abortion, anxiety, and depression during pregnancy. …”
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Analysing individual racism portrayal in Hanna Alkaf’s novel The Weight of Our Sky by Shue Wenn Yeoh, Mansour Amini, Kam-Fong Lee, Hu Oumeng

“…This study acknowledges the novel’s strengths, including its sensitive portrayal of mental health and cultural elements, concluding that the work serves as a powerful educational tool offering valuable lessons in perseverance, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.…”
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“Out of sight out of mind”: attentional characteristics in mothers who have children with autism by Xue Du, Shuanghong Gao, Ting Huang, Jian Liang, Xiao Xiao

“…Previous studies have revealed that the mental health of mothers has a direct impact on children. …”
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Digital competences and collaborative skills among university students by Sandra Salazar Palomino, Yersi-Luis Huamán-Romaní, Carlos Alfredo Bocanegra García, Zany Sigrid Frisancho Triveño, Yajhayda Bellido Ascarza, Alexis León Ramírez, Calixto Cañari Otero

“…Resulting in the favorite place to use the Internet after home is any place because they have a device (mobile phone), which in the long term would bring consequences to visual and mental health. Despite this negative point, the university is the third favorite place that helps students greatly in academic work. …”
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Nutraceuticals and Pharmaceuticals by E. A. Poluektova, A. G. Beniashvili, R. V. Maslennikov

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Public Speech Anxiety among Medical Residency Trainees in Riyadh by Taha Alhazmi, Aisha Khalid Alraddadi, Hussa Ibrahim Alabdulkarim, Norah Abdullah Al-Rowais

“…Finally, we found through linear regression analysis that PSA is not significantly predicted by participants' living region, marital Status, gender, residency level, type of pre-college school, age or being previously diagnosed by a mental health issue. # Conclusion There is a low level of public speaking anxiety among medical residents in Riyadh. …”
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