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Medicine, General & Internal
Grace Wood, Victoria Goodyear, Peymane Adab, Hareth Al-Janabi, Sally Fenton, Kirsty Jones, Maria Michail, Breanna Morrison, Paul Patterson, Alice J. Sitch, Matthew Wade, Miranda Pallan
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the impact of policies restricting daytime smartphone and social media use on adolescent mental well-being in UK secondary schools. Data will be collected through student surveys, accelerometers, staff surveys, and policy analysis. The study will also explore individual, school, and family factors that influence the relationship between school smartphone policies, social media use, and mental well-being.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Jordan Bamford, Gerard Leavey, Michael Rosato, Natalie Divin, Gavin Breslin, Dagmar Corry
Summary: This study explores the relationship between adolescent mental well-being, religion, and family activities in a school-based sample from Northern Ireland. The findings suggest that non-religious adolescents may have lower mental well-being scores compared to their religious peers, regardless of religious denomination. This may be due to a lack of firm identity and a sense of marginalization. Additionally, poor family cohesion is associated with poorer mental well-being in adolescents.
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Sociology
Jinho Kim
Summary: This study using the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health found that students with higher relative deprivation within schools exhibit more depressive symptoms, with lowered self-esteem and future expectations explaining nearly half of this association between relative deprivation and adolescent depression. These findings suggest that social inequality and stratification may have implications for population health in the next generation through socioeconomic stratification within schools.
SOCIETY AND MENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Pediatrics
Robert J. Donovan, Catherine F. Drane, Julia Anwar-McHenry
Summary: Schools play a significant role in impacting the mental health and wellbeing of students and staff, with implications for society as a whole. This paper discusses the Act-Belong-Commit Mentally Healthy Schools Framework, based on a community-wide campaign, and its positive impact on students in terms of increased openness about mental health, awareness of behaviors conducive to good mental health, and engagement in behaviors to improve mental health. These positive impacts have clear implications for prevention of mental disorders, academic achievement, employment, and overall contribution to society.
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Psychiatry
Amudha Kirubasankar, Padmavathi Nagarajan, Preeti Kandasamy, Shivanand Kattimani
Summary: The study assessed anxiety disorders among adolescent students in urban and rural areas, and found that urban students had a higher prevalence of anxiety disorders. Gender (female > male) and locality (urban student > rural student) were significant predictors of anxiety disorder presence in this adolescent sample.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Judi Kidger, Nicholas Turner, William Hollingworth, Rhiannon Evans, Sarah Bell, Rowan Brockman, Lauren Copeland, Harriet Fisher, Sarah Harding, Jillian Powell, Ricardo Araya, Rona Campbell, Tamsin Ford, David Gunnell, Simon Murphy, Richard Morris
Summary: This study aimed to test whether an intervention to improve mental health support and training for high school teachers led to improved mental health and well-being for teachers and students. However, no improvements to teacher or student mental health were observed following the intervention, possibly due to a lack of impact on key drivers of poor mental health within the school environment.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jia En Lee, Mei Ling Goh, Sook Fern Yeo
Summary: The mental health situation among adolescents in Malaysia is concerning, with a rising number of cases. This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing Malaysian youth's mental health awareness, as well as the mediating roles of knowledge on mental health, knowledge on professional help, and attitude towards mental health. The results showed that mental health awareness was influenced by knowledge on mental health and attitude towards mental health. The study highlights the importance of effective public mental health campaigns to reduce the burden and cost of mental illness.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marianne J. Mullane, Hannah M. Thomas, Melanie Epstein, Joelie Mandzufas, Narelle Mullan, Alexandra Whelan, Karen Lombardi, Tina Barrow, Sherlynn Ang, Adele Leahy, Ewan Cameron, Leanne Lester, Matt Cooper, Paul Stevenson, Mitch Hartman, Anne McKenzie, Francis Mitrou, Stephen R. Zubrick, Juli Coffin, Donna Cross, Asha C. Bowen, Peter Gething
Summary: This study investigates the dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 transmission and the psychosocial wellbeing impacts of the pandemic in school communities through high-throughput school-based testing, enhanced follow-up for COVID-19 exposed individuals, and wellbeing surveys. The DETECT Schools Study in Western Australia includes spot-testing for asymptomatic cases, enhanced surveillance of close contacts, and surveys to assess the psycho-social wellbeing post-COVID-19 first wave.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jacqueline R. Anderson, Taryn L. Mayes, Anne Fuller, Jennifer L. Hughes, Abu Minhajuddin, Madhukar H. Trivedi
Summary: Youth who experience bullying are more likely to have symptoms of depression and anxiety, and resilience serves as a significant protective factor for them.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Arthur Eumann Mesas, Alberto Duran Gonzalez, Selma Maffei de Andrade, Vicente Martinez-Vizcaino, Jose Francisco Lopez-Gil, Estela Jimenez-Lopez
Summary: The study aimed to analyze the association between ultra-processed food consumption and mental health symptoms among Brazilian adolescent students. The findings showed that higher consumption of UPF was associated with a higher frequency of reported symptoms of poor mental health, and this association remained significant after adjusting for various factors.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Christine Tofting Jensen, Clara Heinze, Per Kragh Andersen, Adrian Bauman, Charlotte Demant Klinker
Summary: This study examined the association between mental health and physical activity among Danish students in vocational education and training, finding a positive dose-response relationship between all aspects of mental health and adherence to WHO physical activity guidelines. However, the relationship between self-esteem and physical activity was modified by gender, with only males showing a dose-response relationship. Future interventions should take into account gender differences.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Kristjan Kikerpill, Andra Siibak
Summary: Schools hiring private companies to monitor students' online interactions and social media content for the purpose of protecting student safety has raised concerns. However, there is a lack of evidence supporting the effectiveness of such surveillance in addressing public health and safety issues. The voices of adults dominate over students' perspectives in this discourse.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anthony D. D. LaMontagne, Clare Shann, Erin Lolicato, Danielle Newton, Patrick J. Owen, Adrian J. J. Tomyn, Nicola J. J. Reavley
Summary: This study assessed the mental health-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of international and domestic students in a large Australian university. The findings showed improvements in mental health-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors compared to previous studies. While international students scored lower on certain indicators, the differences were narrower compared to previous research. The results are useful for informing the university's student mental health strategy and guiding policy and practice in the university sector.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Monica -Diana Podar, Alexandra -Maria Fretian, Zeynep Demir, Oliver Razum, Yudit Namer
Summary: Schools play a crucial role in supporting the mental health of refugee adolescents, but the lack of resources hinders their ability to meet their needs. Schools and social activities, as well as trusting school-parent relationships, are key factors in supporting the mental health of refugee adolescents. These issues are rooted in historical segregation and discrimination in the German educational system and are exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SSM-POPULATION HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rhiannon Barker, Greg Hartwell, Chris Bonell, Matt Egan, Karen Lock, Russell M. Viner
Summary: Children and young people have faced mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a greater impact on those already disadvantaged. Adopting a whole-school approach and building social and emotional skills are crucial for recovery. An evidence-based response to support schools, along with the need for research to identify suitable screening methods, is essential.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Sam McKay, Angela Yuen Chun Li, Eleanor Bailey, Michelle Lamblin, Jo Robinson
Summary: This document provides a scoping review protocol aiming to systematically review the available literature on the prevention strategies for suicide in international students. The study will use a six-stage methodological framework and cover published, unpublished, and grey literature. It will conduct electronic searches and grey literature searches to identify relevant materials, and the findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, and consultations with relevant stakeholders.
Article
Psychology, Educational
Samuel McKay, Earl Freeman, Jason L. Skues, Lisa Wise
Summary: The study explored the relationships between educational identity, control value theory constructs, and achievement emotions in emerging adults enrolled in higher education. Findings suggest that different identity statuses are related to varying levels of adaptive appraisals and achievement emotions, influencing academic achievement and identity development.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Laura S. van Velzen, Yara J. Toenders, Akhil Kottaram, Belinsha Youzchalveen, Vita Pilkington, Sue M. Cotton, Abi Brooker, Ben McKechnie, Simon Rice, Lianne Schmaal
Summary: Prediction of suicide attempts during mental health care for young people is moderately accurate, and individual risk factors for suicidal behavior during care can be identified.
CRISIS-THE JOURNAL OF CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SUICIDE PREVENTION
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Reem Ramadan, Alicia Randell, Suzie Lavoie, Caroline X. X. Gao, Paula Cruz Manrique, Rebekah Anderson, Caitlin McDowell, Isabel Zbukvic
Summary: Climate change poses a serious threat to human health, including mental health, due to extreme climate events and concerns about climate change. This scoping review aims to explore the research on mental health and climate-related negative emotions in young people. The findings highlight the need for further research and support in addressing the mental health impact of climate change on youth.
EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Samuel McKay, Maria Veresova, Eleanor Bailey, Michelle Lamblin, Jo Robinson
Summary: International students are at risk of suicide, and there is a lack of comprehensive review on effective suicide prevention approaches for them. This scoping review aimed to identify the extent and nature of evidence on prevention strategies for international students. The review found recommendations in four categories: cultural competency training, improved risk screening, proactive interventions, and collaborative approaches. Evaluating the effectiveness of these recommendations will inform the development of evidence-based policies and interventions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Isabel Zbukvic, Shayden Bryce, Joanna Moullin, Kelly Allott
Summary: For individuals with psychosis, cognitive impairment is common and affects both treatment engagement and quality of life. Cognitive remediation is an effective treatment, but engagement with treatment is often challenging. Implementation science is crucial for integrating cognition-focused treatments into routine care and improving patient outcomes. This paper provides an overview of implementation science and offers practical guidance for clinical research.
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Sport Sciences
Rosemary Purcell, Joanna Henderson, Katherine A. Tamminen, Joshua Frost, Kate Gwyther, Gretchen Kerr, Jeemin Kim, Vita Pilkington, Simon M. Rice, Courtney C. Walton
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Joanne R. Beames, Aliza Werner-Seidler, Michael Hodgins, Lyndsay Brown, Hiroko Fujimoto, Alexandra Bartholomew, Kate Maston, Kit Huckvale, Isabel Zbukvic, Michelle Torok, Helen Christensen, Philip J. Batterham, Alison L. Calear, Raghu Lingam, Katherine M. Boydell
Summary: This study aimed to explore the contextual factors that influence the implementation of the Future Proofing Program (FPP) from the perspectives of school staff. The findings revealed that active leadership and involvement, teamwork, communication, and staff capacity were critical for the successful implementation of FPP. Moreover, low student engagement and staffing availability were identified as barriers for future adoption and implementation by schools.
JMIR PEDIATRICS AND PARENTING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jo Robinson, Pinar Thorn, Samuel McKay, Laura Hemming, Rikki Battersby-Coulter, Charlie Cooper, Maria Veresova, Angela Li, Nicola Reavley, Simon Rice, Michelle Lamblin, Jane Pirkis, Dan Reidenberg, Vicki Harrison, Jaelea Skehan, Louise La Sala
Summary: This study aimed to update the #chatsafe guidelines to reflect new evidence and current social media affordances, and to include guidance on self-harm. A total of 191 items were included in the new guidelines, which cover eight themes. The guidelines will be disseminated via a national social media campaign and supported by a series of adult-facing resources.
Article
Sport Sciences
Courtney C. Walton, Rosemary Purcell, Vita Pilkington, Kate Hall, Goran Kentta, Stewart Vella, Simon M. Rice
Summary: This paper proposes a model that explores how the level of psychological safety in the environment can affect the mental health outcomes of athletes. In an environment where individuals feel safe to be their authentic selves, better mental health outcomes are likely.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Demee Rheinberger, Rachel Baffsky, Lauren McGillivray, Isabel Zbukvic, Ann Dadich, Mark Erik Larsen, Ping- Lin, Daniel Z. Q. Gan, Catherine Kaplun, Holly C. Wilcox, Valsamma Eapen, Paul M. Middleton, Michelle Torok
Summary: This qualitative study explored the potential benefits, barriers, and collective action required for integrating digital therapeutics for the management of suicidal distress in youth into routine hospital practice. The results showed that digital innovations were seen as a beneficial complement to in-person clinical services, but there were existing resource, logistical, and technical barriers to integration. Staff training, improving access to technological devices and internet connectivity, increasing staff motivation, and allowing patients autonomy over the use of digital therapeutics were identified as critical factors to integration.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Samuel McKay, Lyda Lannegrand, Jason Skues, Lisa Wise
Summary: The aim of this qualitative study was to explore how exchange students conceptualize the processes of change and development during exchange within an identity framework. The findings suggest that students' experiences and identity development play a crucial role in the changes that occur during exchange.
EMERGING ADULTHOOD
(2022)
