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Mental health complaints are increased in survivors of natural hazards and disaster responders. This meta-analysis assessed the efficacy of psychological and psychosocial interventions for the prevention of mental disorders after exposure to natural hazards.
Study selection and analysisWe searched Web...
Background
Psychotic disorders are known to exhibit heterogeneity with regards to illness course and prognosis, yet few studies have examined long-term healthcare use.
ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence and predictors of healthcare use for psychiatric disorders at 9 years after the first...
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What are the experiences and needs of parents of children and young people (CYP) aged 5–18 with diagnosed mental health difficulties, particularly in relation to the parents' own well-being?
Study selection and analysisA systematic review with thematic meta-synthesis was conducted,...
Internationally, capacity building for mental health implementation and translation research has lagged. A review of literature found initiatives since 2008 indicating limited dedicated attention to growing capabilities of early-to-mid-career mental health researchers, and little reporting of tailored career pathways...
Background
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) are autoimmune illnesses characterised by chronic inflammation demonstrating differential associations with psychiatric conditions.
ObjectiveIn this matched-cohort study, we aimed to investigate whether the associations between these inflammatory illnesses and mental disorders are predominantly...
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The Green Brain Capital Model emphasises the bidirectional relationship between brain health and the environment, making it an environmentally focused type of brain capital. This work represents the initial stage of conceptualising the Green Brain Capital Model, which is...
Background
Migraine is linked to increased suicidal behaviour, but its relationship with suicide mortality remains underexplored. In South Korea, suicide rates are among the highest in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development nations, particularly in young adults.
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect...
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Psychological prevention programmes delivered in schools may reduce symptoms of depression. However, high-quality, large-scale trials are lacking.
ObjectiveThe aim was to examine whether a digital cognitive–behavioural programme (‘SPARX'), delivered at scale in schools, would reduce depressive symptoms 12 months later.
MethodsA...
Background
Healthcare workers (HCWs) face substantial daily work-related pressures, leading to frequent reports of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.
ObjectiveTo compare the effects of Self-Help Plus in its digital version Doing What Matters in Times of Stress (DWM)...
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...