Abstract: Six hypotheses about the hierarchical structure of the two higher order factors (Big Two) Mental Health and Behavior Control and about their relationships to the constructs Neuroticism and Introversion are examined. The following instruments ...
Emotional intelligence (EI) is reliably associated with better mental health. A growing body of evidence suggests that EI acts as a protective buffer against some psychosocial stressors to promote adaptation. However, little is known about how the two ...
Abstract. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the world. However, a particular group has felt the effects of the pandemic to an extraordinarily greater degree: Black older adults. This conceptual paper applies the law of small effects theory to ...
Alcohol Consumption and Psychological Distress During the Second Lockdown in Healthcare Workers and Persons from Other FieldsAbstract:Aim: Besides the risk of infection by SARS-CoV-2 during the ...
This study explored the lived experiences of a sample of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) people during the Australian Government postal survey on legal recognition of same-sex ...
Background: Socioculturally meaningful events have been shown to influence the timing of suicide, but the influence of psychiatric disorder on these associations has seldom been studied. Aims: To investigate the association between birthday and increased ...
Abstract.Background: There is no commonly accepted definition of the term self-harm, and there is an ongoing debate about whether or not it should include acts of attempted suicide. The use of this language in ...
Background: Helplines are a significant phenomenon in the mixed economy of health and social care. Given the often anonymous and fleeting nature of caller contact, it is difficult to obtain data about their impact and how users perceive their value. This ...
Abstract.Background: Unemployment is a well-documented risk factor for suicide. Findings from a number of studies suggest that government policy plays a crucial role in mediating the ...
Abstract. Europe is diverse in terms of economy, cultures, socio-demography, and languages. A crucial aspect of psychiatric research is the availability of standardized screening, diagnostic, and characterization instruments. We fine-...
Abstract.Background: Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel are frequently confronted with multiple stressful and potentially traumatic events as well as adverse working conditions. Objective: This narrative review provides an ...
Abstract. Climate change is now widely recognized as the greatest threat faced by humanity for thousands of years and is known to affect the social and environmental determinants of health; including access to clean air, safe drinking ...
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 ...
The way an adolescent handles different internal and external sources of stress depends partially on coping strategies. The aim of this study is to answer the following questions: Do coping strategies vary according to age and gender? And do relationships ...
COVID Instead of Daycare. The Ongoing Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Preschoolers’ Mental HealthAbstract:Background: In spring 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased behavioral problems in preschoolers. Objective: The ...
Abstract. This conceptual paper provides an overview of the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare disparities and particularly its impact on marginalized communities. This critical analysis addresses the United Nations ...
Findings and implications for research and practice from the perspective of clinical psychology and psychotherapyAbstract. The COVID-19 pandemic as a multidimensional and potentially toxic stress factor is also causing mental problems ...
COVID-19: Psychological Consequences for Family Life, Children, and PartnershipAbstract. This paper discusses the specific impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on family life, children, and relationships. It is addressed to all professionals in ...
Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women occurs in all countries, with wide-ranging negative effects, including on mental health. However, IPV rates vary widely across countries, suggesting cultural factors may ...