Aiming at a micro-analytic in-depth study of daily-life stress and coping and their effects on well-being, a new self-monitoring method combining event-based (stress episodes) and hourly time-based recordings (state monitoring of well-being indicators) ...
Prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency in the Indian population is not known, however; it is considered to be higher than in the Western population. Vitamin B12 deficiency is generally diagnosed by the plasma vitamin B12 level. Metabolites of vitamin B12 ...
Abstract. Chronic, systemic inflammation, which is associated with obesity and numerous other diseases, impairs iron status by increasing hepcidin concentration. Inflammation also decreases the concentration of transferrin, the main iron transport ...
Smoking Cessation in Adolescents and Young Adults – Scientific Basis and InterventionAims: Young smokers as a target group of health promotion need special attention. The aim is to review scientific knowledge about self-initiated and professionally ...
Barriers and Resources for Smoking Cessation in Vocational School StudentsObjective: To identify processes which facilitate or impede smoking cessation in vocational school students. Methods: Data were drawn from a controlled trial testing the efficacy ...
Abstract:Background: Vocational students have an increased risk to engage in health-risk behaviors compared to same-aged peers. To date, evidence-based digital prevention approaches that address multiple health-...
In the Geneva Variability Study, the Stroop task was administered to children and young adults. Interference and facilitation effects were investigated by comparing mean reaction times (RTs) and applying ex-Gaussian distribution analysis. Our analyses ...
Prevalence, comorbidity, and gender differences of mental disorders from childhood to early adulthoodAbstract. Background: The Mannheim ACCA study was designed to provide data on the etiology and course of mental disorders from childhood to adulthood. ...
Development of a questionnaire on young adults’ self-conceptAbstract. Based upon the SDQ (Self Description Questionnaire) III (Marsh, 1992) we developed a German inventory to measure 16 facets of self-concept. Each scale contains 4 items. The instrument ...
Psychometric characteristics of the German version of the Young Adult Self-Report (YASR)Abstract. The Young Adult Self-Report (YASR) assesses behavioural and emotional symptoms in young adults aged 18 to 30 years. The main objective of the present study ...
Background. Several authors have observed a therapeutic impact of the psychological autopsy on the interviewee, although they do not explicitly define what aspects of the process were helpful. Aims. This article aims to identify these therapeutic effects ...
Background: Notwithstanding the epidemiological studies indicating an increased risk of attempted suicide among adolescents and young adults, there is a scarcity of international studies that examine long-term epidemiological trends in rates and ...
Background: Determining optimal methods for preventing suicide continues to be an elusive goal. Aims: The study examines benefits and possible untoward effects of public service announcements (PSAs) for young adults. Methods: Young adult participants (N = ...
Background: Intent in attempted suicide is considered an indicator of subsequent suicide. Few studies in developing countries have examined correlates of suicidal intent among young adults. Aims: This study aimed to assess the intent score among a sample ...
Background: Suicide research acknowledges the negotiated nature of a coroner’s verdict of suicide. However, the process by which those who are bereaved come to determine that a death was a suicide has received little attention. Aims: To explore how young ...
Abstract.Background: Multiple studies have found correlations between history of abuse and self-harm behaviors, but few have examined potential mediators. Studying suicide-related concerns as a mediator in this relationship could inform the interpersonal ...
Abstract.Background: Transitioning to college life in young adulthood can represent a challenging developmental period and college students are at heightened risk for engaging in suicidality. Aims: We aimed to ...
Abstract.Background: Suicide prevention public service announcements (PSAs) help to disseminate information about suicide and help-seeking options. However, little is known about how individuals at risk for suicide ...