Archive for Month: March

Future Proofing Study: a cluster randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a universal school-based cognitive–behavioural programme for adolescent depression

Background

Psychological prevention programmes delivered in schools may reduce symptoms of depression. However, high-quality, large-scale trials are lacking.

Objective

The aim was to examine whether a digital cognitive–behavioural programme (‘SPARX'), delivered at scale in schools, would reduce depressive symptoms 12 months later.

Methods

A...

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Effectiveness of Self-Help Plus in its digital version in reducing anxiety and post-traumatic symptomatology among nursing home workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: secondary analysis of randomised controlled trial data

Background

Healthcare workers (HCWs) face substantial daily work-related pressures, leading to frequent reports of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.

Objective

To compare the effects of Self-Help Plus in its digital version Doing What Matters in Times of Stress (DWM)...

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Turkey wrap

Dietitian’s tip: Make a tasty sandwich spread by mixing avocado and salsa. Number of servings Serves 4 Diabetes meal plan DASH diet Weight management Healthy-carb Ingredients 12 ounces sliced turkey (low-sodium) 1/4 cup avocado 1/4 cup salsa 2 whole-wheat...

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Internal structure, reliability and cross-cultural validity of the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale in three European populations

Background

The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS), a questionnaire designed for the assessment of mental well-being, is widely used in different countries and cultures worldwide. However, there is a lack of studies examining its metric performance and measurement invariance across...

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