“Useful to know”: Effects of a directly-communicated utility value intervention on students' motivation and performanceAbstract: Based on the expectancy-value theory, expectations and subjective values in school are ...
Is Physical Activity a Treatment Option for ADHD?Abstract: Physical activity as an option for the prevention and treatment of psychiatric disorders is increasingly becoming the focus of research. In particular, ...
Abstract: There has been substantial scholarly effort to (a) investigate the psychological underpinnings of why individuals believe in misinformation, and (b) develop interventions that hamper their acceptance and spread. However, there is ...
Abstract:Background: Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) has increased rapidly and is frequently linked to suicidal behavior; it has been argued that these behaviors are key points on a self-harm continuum. Aims: The current research explored self-harm and ...
Abstract:Theoretical Background: Youth with major depressive disorder often do not receive appropriate treatment. Furthermore, evidence-based, highly acceptable, and easily accessible information about depression and its treatment ...
“Let Sleeping Dogs Lie!”. A Qualitative Analysis of Challenges for Professionals Dealing With Child Sexual Abuse in InstitutionsAbstract:Theoretical Background: There is a high prevalence of sexualized violence in childhood and ...
Abstract:Background: People who present to the emergency department with self-harm and co-occurring substance use problems often have difficulty accessing effective care. Aims: To develop a brief psychosocial intervention for this population, which would ...
Abstract:Background The outcomes of calling 911 for suicide crises remain largely unexplored. Aims To investigate how characteristics of individuals in a suicidal crisis (e.g., age, gender identity, ...
Abstract. The aim of our study was to test the effectiveness of the prosocial goals intervention in adolescents. We tested its effects on prosocial behavior as assessed by the decomposed game (DG) and the Efforts ...
Abstract:Aim: Parents can influence the Internet use (IUD) or gaming disorder (GD) in their children in various ways. However, there is scant published research and limited structured guidelines on the subject. ...
Developmental Disorders in ChildhoodAbstract. The concept of developmental disorders refers to global or specific deviations in behavior or cognitive abilities, beginning in the developmental period. The new category of neurodevelopmental ...
Abstract.Background: There is a need to develop new ways to reach and engage people at risk for suicidal behavior. Suicide prevention outreach on social media (SPOSM) represents a promising strategy, and trained volunteers could potentially provide the ...
Abstract. The step from hazard analysis to developing risk-mitigating measures is crucial to improving working conditions but has been scarcely researched to date. We qualitatively investigated protocols of analytical workshops in 33 ...
Abstract:Background: Reviews of camera surveillance systems have demonstrated ambivalent behaviors among people who die by railway suicide. Yet, only few preventive measures have been evaluated. Aims: We ...
Standard Treatment in Germany for Adolescents Suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Following Childhood AbuseAbstract.Theoretical background: Numerous studies document high prevalences of child sexual and physical abuse and ...
Abstract. Increasing demands on ecosystems, decreasing biodiversity, and climate change are among the most pressing environmental issues of our time. As changing weather conditions are leading to increased vector-borne diseases and heat- ...
Abstract. Psychologists face a growing mental health challenge, calling for innovative large-scale interventions. World population growth and industrialization are causing climate change, forcing families to migrate into rapidly expanding ...
Promoting Peer Relationship Quality Through Social Pretend Play. An Effective Intervention Strategy in Children With Limited Language Comprehension?Abstract. Children with deficits in language comprehension are at ...
Abstract.Background: Individuals recovering from a suicide attempt may benefit from support provided by informal carers, that is, family members and other support persons, who may require support themselves. ...
Early Predictors of Development of Children With Permanent Hearing ImpairmentAbstract.Theoretical background: Overall, 6.1 % of the population are affected by hearing impairment (HI). There is high variability in developmental outcomes of children with ...