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BackgroundSchizophrenia (SCH) or bipolar disorder (BD) patients exhibit a variety of abnormalities in brain network organization and function. More comprehensive characterization of both shared and disease-specific…
BackgroundChildhood emotional abuse (CEA) is a prevalent form of childhood maltreatment (CM) and has been consistently linked to psychological distress and sleep disturbances. However, objective sleep measures and heart…
IntroductionMany patients at risk for suicide do not initiate mental health treatment following referral by a primary care provider. The Collaborative Care Model, an evidence-based approach to integrating mental health…
BackgroundSevere challenging behaviors in autistic adults are difficult to manage in generic psychiatric settings and impose a heavy burden on individuals, families, and services. The Piedmont Region (Italy) established…
Depression remains a major health issue worldwide. Chronic treatment resistant depression, where there is a failure to respond to two or more antidepressant regimens, affects 2.5 percent of the adult population…
ObjectiveCognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) has become the leading intervention for insomnia over the past two decades, with well-established efficacy. Yet, no systematic approach exists to rapidly capture…
BackgroundNon-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is highly prevalent during adolescence and is consistently associated with suicidal ideation (SI) and suicide attempts (SA). Although numerous psychological, social, and…
BackgroundPsychosocial interventions for autistic adults remain limited. This study evaluated the implementation feasibility and potential clinical effectiveness of a manualized group psychotherapy program delivered…
BackgroundDepersonalization can be conceptualized as an emotion regulation mechanism that may emerge in response to prolonged stress and overstimulation. Individuals differ in their tendency to rely on this mechanism…
BackgroundClinical nurses are essential to healthcare, but they experience high rates of depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. This study examined the relationships among occupational stressors, sleep problems…
BackgroundSleep disturbances affect 40–80% of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), yet their concurrent associations with neurobehavioral functioning, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and primary…
Anxiety and depressive disorders impose a heavy global burden. Although sleep disturbances have traditionally been regarded as secondary symptoms of these conditions, converging evidence now implicates circadian rhythm…
BackgroundSolid-organ transplantation is the optimal treatment for children and adolescents with end-stage organ failure. However, the biopsychosocial challenges faced jointly by this paediatric population have received…
IntroductionMethamphetamine use disorder (MUD) is a chronic relapsing disorder characterized by impaired inhibitory control, particularly in severe cases. However, the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive control…
BackgroundDepression is a highly prevalent mental disorder with a global distribution. Informal caregivers are integral to the long-term care of individuals with depression. However, they frequently experience…
BackgroundWhether a person with dementia receives a specific subtype diagnosis rather than a nonspecific label is a marker of diagnostic completeness. Subtype shapes safe management, including psychotropic prescribing…
Although stigma associated with psychiatric hospitalization may discourage patients from seeking care, little is known about how patients’ views change after experiencing inpatient treatment. We examined…
BackgroundAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition frequently associated with internalizing disorders, particularly depression, which significantly impacts functioning and quality of life…
IntroductionDespite the prevalence and severe impact of sex trafficking (ST), research indicates that the crime remains poorly understood by members of the public and professionals in victim-facing roles. Misconceptions…
IntroductionThe objectives of the present study were to compare whether male and female college students differ in internal motivation, institutional motivation, exercise self-efficacy, and physical activity; to evaluate…
This study investigates the factors influencing university students’ behavioral intentions to use education influencers by integrating the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and Self-Determination…
IntroductionAssociations between music participation and language outcomes in children have been widely reported, yet whether cortical morphometry statistically accounts for these relationships remains unclear…
Feedback literacy describes the understandings, capacities, and dispositions through which learners recognize the value of feedback, make evaluative judgments, manage emotional responses, and take action. This…
IntroductionAn inherent positive bias emerges when individuals perceive themselves compared to when they perceive others. However, for bilinguals, it has been suggested that this self-positivity bias may be sensitive to…
Motivation is of great significance in understanding multilingual development. This study closely examined the motivational system of Chinese university students in the process of multilingual learning. A retrospective…
PurposeThe research investigated the correlation between perceived organizational support and thriving at work among mental health teachers, emphasizing the mediating effects of professional competence and psychological…
This study examines digital emotional resonance in cross-cultural sports livestreaming through the analytical chain of host narrative–audience affective response–subsequent visible participation. Using the Chinese…
Healthy food choice often requires people to balance immediate reward against longer-term health considerations. The present study examined whether ego depletion and compensatory health beliefs (CHB) were associated with…
IntroductionThis study examined the longitudinal effects of the Empowering Coaching™ program, designed to promote more adaptive motivational climates as created by coaches in grassroots youth football across different…
BackgroundIn the context of deep integration of intelligent technologies into educational practice, how to balance the pressure from technology application with the intrinsic demands of teaching innovation, has become an…