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Assessment and Intervention for Mental Health in Teenagers and Young Adults

A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Child and Adolescent Psychiatry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2024 | Viewed by 4055

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Wei-Fen Ma

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Guest Editor
School of Nursing, China Medical University, Taichung 406040, Taiwan
Interests: mental health; psychiatric nursing; health promotion; anxiety; physical activity; dementia; screening; at-risk mental state

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue delves into the intricate interplay of psychological symptoms, emphasizing the significance of recognizing prodromal symptoms and the imperative nature of early treatment for teenager and young adults or individuals with at-risk mental state. This Special Issue serves as a multidimensional exploration of mental health, encompassing diverse aspects from prodromal symptoms to early treatment and health promotion. Additionally, it places a strong emphasis on health promotion initiatives tailored to mitigating the prevalence of psychiatric symptoms. Through the lens of preventive strategies and early treatment, the included studies explore novel avenues for enhancing mental health on a societal level, promoting resilience and fostering a holistic approach to well-being. In conclusion, this issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of psychological and prodromal symptoms to bridge the gap between early signs and effective intervention strategies and foster a proactive paradigm in mental healthcare that underscores the importance of early treatment.

Prof. Dr. Wei-Fen Ma
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • anxiety
  • depression
  • insomnia
  • prodromal symptoms
  • ultra-high risk
  • at-risk mental state
  • health promotion
  • mental health
  • psychiatric symptoms

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Family Functioning and Adolescent Mental Health: The Mediating Role of Bullying Victimization and Resilience
by Juan Zhang, Xiang Duan, Yiwen Yan, Yuxin Tan, Taimin Wu, Yaofei Xie, Bing Xiang Yang, Dan Luo and Lianzhong Liu
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(8), 664; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14080664 - 1 Aug 2024
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This study aimed to understand the current state of adolescent mental health, explore the mediating effect of bullying victimization and resilience in the relationship between adolescent family functioning and mental health, and investigate gender differences in this association. A total of 4319 students [...] Read more.
This study aimed to understand the current state of adolescent mental health, explore the mediating effect of bullying victimization and resilience in the relationship between adolescent family functioning and mental health, and investigate gender differences in this association. A total of 4319 students (2347 boys and 1972 girls) completed the questionnaire. Mediating effects were analyzed using the framework of structural equation modeling and bootstrapping. The results revealed that family functioning is significantly associated with adolescent mental health, and that bullying victimization and resilience have significant independent and chain mediating effects on this relationship. Multiple group analysis revealed that the independent mediating role of resilience was more significant for male adolescents. Furthermore, the chain-mediated effects of bullying victimization and resilience were observed only in the relationship between family functioning and mental health in male adolescents. To improve the mental health of adolescents, special attention should be given to the impact of family life on adolescents’ school life. Early detection and intervention for adolescents with poor family functioning are also important to effectively prevent bullying victimization and reduce the emergence of mental health problems. Full article
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The Impact of Research Pressure on Depression Tendency among Chinese Doctoral Students: The Mediating Effect of Familial Financial Support
by Xiaoqing Xu, Guandong Song, Bin Xiao and Shuangjia Lin
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(8), 662; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14080662 - 1 Aug 2024
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Objective: This study aims to explore the impact of research pressure on depression tendency among Chinese doctoral students and analyze the mediating effect of familial financial support in this relationship. Methods: Based on the ecological systems theory, this study employs a mediating effect [...] Read more.
Objective: This study aims to explore the impact of research pressure on depression tendency among Chinese doctoral students and analyze the mediating effect of familial financial support in this relationship. Methods: Based on the ecological systems theory, this study employs a mediating effect model and OLS regression model for empirical analysis. Through an online questionnaire, 2815 valid data from Chinese doctoral students were successfully collected. Conclusion: The study finds that research pressure has a significant positive impact on depression tendency among doctoral students (t = 18.347, p < 0.01). Married doctoral students show relatively lower depression tendency, indicating a negative impact of marital status on depression tendency (t = 12.579, p < 0.01). In terms of gender, female doctoral students are more prone to depression compared to their male counterparts (t = −2.921, p < 0.01). Additionally, as the doctoral year progresses, depression tendency also tends to increase (t = 3.690, p < 0.01). Importantly, familial financial support is proven to be a significant mediator between research pressure and depression tendency, explaining 32.116% of the relationship. Suggestion: This study not only provides a multi-dimensional perspective for understanding the mental health issues of doctoral students but also offers a scientific basis for universities and related educational departments to formulate more precise mental health intervention strategies. Full article
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The Effect of Psychoeducation on Attitudes toward Violence and Risky Behaviors among Refugee Adolescents
by Derya Atik, Ayşe İnel Manav and Edanur Tar Bolacalı
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(7), 549; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14070549 - 28 Jun 2024
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This study was conducted to examine the effect of psychoeducation on attitudes toward violence and risky behaviors among refugee adolescents. This was a randomized controlled experimental study conducted with refugee adolescents (n = 101) studying in a high school in southern Turkey. After [...] Read more.
This study was conducted to examine the effect of psychoeducation on attitudes toward violence and risky behaviors among refugee adolescents. This was a randomized controlled experimental study conducted with refugee adolescents (n = 101) studying in a high school in southern Turkey. After psychoeducation, it was determined that there was a significant decrease in the prevalence of antisocial behaviors, alcohol use, suicidal thoughts, unhealthy eating habits, and school dropout thoughts among adolescents according to the subdimensions of the risky behavior scale. Psychoeducation was found to be effective in reducing attitudes toward violence and preventing risky behaviors among refugee adolescents. Full article
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The Comparison of Lifestyles, Mental Risks, and Physical Indices among Individuals with Ultra-High Risk of Psychosis, Patients with Schizophrenia, and the General Public
by Ching-Lun Tsai, Chi-Ming Chu, Hsien-Yuan Lane, Shiah-Lian Chen, Cheng-Hao Tu and Wei-Fen Ma
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(5), 395; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14050395 - 9 May 2024
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(1) Background: Early interventions may effectively reduce the risk of mental disorders in individuals with ultra-high risk. Specifying the health needs of individuals with ultra-high risk is crucial before the implementation of successful early intervention. This study aimed to explore the differences in [...] Read more.
(1) Background: Early interventions may effectively reduce the risk of mental disorders in individuals with ultra-high risk. Specifying the health needs of individuals with ultra-high risk is crucial before the implementation of successful early intervention. This study aimed to explore the differences in lifestyles, mental risks, and physical indices among individuals with ultra-high risk, patients with schizophrenia, and healthy subjects. (2) Methods: A cross-section design applying seven questionnaires with physical examinations for 144 participants aged 13–45 years old was conducted in this study. The questionnaires included one about personal data, four on mental risks, and two for lifestyles. (3) Results: The individuals with ultra-high risk scored similarly in many dimensions as the patients with schizophrenia, but they displayed lower positive symptoms, lower negative symptoms, lower prodromal symptoms, higher interpersonal deficits, lower nutrition intake, and higher levels of exercise than the patients with schizophrenia. Female individuals with ultra-high risk had lower self-esteem, higher positive symptoms, lower nutrition intake, and higher exercise levels than male ones. (4) Conclusions: The study pinpointed specific health needs with interpersonal deficits, nutrition intake, and physical activity for the individuals with ultra-high risk. Future interventions targeted on improving social function, dietary pattern, and exercise will be beneficial. Full article
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How Coparenting Is Linked to Depression among Chinese Young Girls and Boys: Evidence from a Network Analysis
by Demao Zhao, Xin Gao, Wei Chen and Quan Zhou
Behav. Sci. 2024, 14(4), 297; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs14040297 - 4 Apr 2024
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This study aimed to explore the relationship between parental coparenting and depression among Chinese young adolescents and potential gender differences via network analysis. Thus, 793 fourth-grade students (girls: 281 (35.40%), Mage = 9.99 years, SD = 0.59 years) were recruited from three primary [...] Read more.
This study aimed to explore the relationship between parental coparenting and depression among Chinese young adolescents and potential gender differences via network analysis. Thus, 793 fourth-grade students (girls: 281 (35.40%), Mage = 9.99 years, SD = 0.59 years) were recruited from three primary schools in Northern China. The young adolescents rated their depression and perceived paternal and maternal coparenting. Network analysis was used to detect the central nodes and bridge mechanisms among coparenting and depressive components. The results indicated that paternal and maternal consistency as well as maternal conflict were the most central components in the coparenting–depression network. Paternal consistency, maternal conflict and paternal disparagement in coparenting, as well as somatic complaints and positive affect in adolescents’ depression, exhibited high bridge strengths, suggesting those constructs served as vital bridges to connect the two subnetworks. Moreover, paternal consistency showed a higher bridge strength in the boys’ network than the girls’ one, whereas the edge linking adolescents’ positive affect to paternal disparagement and integrity was stronger in the girls’ network. This study contributes to the understanding of associations between parental coparenting and young adolescents’ depression and offered insights into targeted interventions for early adolescent depression by enhancing parental coparenting. Full article
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