Enhancing Quality of Life for Caregivers of Adolescents with Emotional Disorders through Digital Skills DOI Creative Commons
Gerasimos Kalogeratos, Eleni Anastasopoulou,

Chrysostomos Tseremegklis

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Technium Education and Humanities, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8, P. 58 - 77

Published: April 1, 2024

Background: Caring for adolescents with emotional disorders places a substantial burden on caregivers, negatively influencing their quality of life and well-being. An increase in digital skills may provide caregivers additional resources to support charges enhance own mental health. Objective: This paper seeks investigate the impact interventions that improve targeting enhancement ability disorders, goal augmenting both adolescents' life. Methods: The synthesizes research findings efficacy interventions, such as psychoeducation training, examines importance managing social challenges often encountered by caregivers. It also discusses role informal they experience across different cultures socioeconomic contexts. Results: Effective strategies reducing caregiver distress include bolster skills, leadership capabilities, coping mechanisms. Classification systems need long-term care plans are reviewed comprehensive understanding context which operate. Conclusion: study suggests approach—including psychoeducation, therapeutic counseling—is necessary enhancing caregivers' These crucial aiding health needs improving overall outcomes disorders.

Language: Английский

Challenging Cognitive Load Theory: The Role of Educational Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence in Redefining Learning Efficacy DOI Creative Commons
Evgenia Gkintoni, Hera Antonopoulou, Andrew Sortwell

et al.

Brain Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. 203 - 203

Published: Feb. 15, 2025

Background/Objectives: This systematic review integrates Cognitive Load Theory (CLT), Educational Neuroscience (EdNeuro), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML) to examine their combined impact on optimizing learning environments. It explores how AI-driven adaptive systems, informed by neurophysiological insights, enhance personalized education for K-12 students adult learners. study emphasizes the role of Electroencephalography (EEG), Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS), other tools in assessing cognitive states guiding AI-powered interventions refine instructional strategies dynamically. Methods: reviews n = 103 papers related integration principles CLT with AI ML educational settings. evaluates progress made neuroadaptive technologies, especially real-time management load, feedback multimodal applications AI. Besides that, this research examines key hurdles such as data privacy, ethical concerns, algorithmic bias, scalability issues while pinpointing best practices robust effective implementation. Results: The results show that significantly improve Efficacy due managing load automatically, providing instruction, adapting pathways dynamically based data. Deep models Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Recurrent (RNNs), Support Vector Machines (SVMs) classification accuracy, making systems more efficient scalable. Multimodal approaches system robustness mitigating signal variability noise-related limitations combining EEG fMRI, Electrocardiography (ECG), Galvanic Skin Response (GSR). Despite these advances, practical implementation challenges remain, including considerations, security risks, accessibility disparities across learner demographics. Conclusions: are epitomes redefinition potentials solid frameworks, inclusive design, scalable methodologies must inform. Future studies will be necessary refining pre-processing techniques, expanding variety datasets, advancing developing high-accuracy, affordable, ethically responsible systems. future AI-enhanced should inclusive, equitable, various populations would surmount technological dilemmas.

Language: Английский

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Cognitive Insights from Emotional Intelligence: A Systematic Review of EI Models in Educational Achievement DOI Creative Commons
Evgenia Gkintoni, Ioannis Dimakos, Γεώργιος Νικολάου

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Emerging Science Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 8, P. 262 - 297

Published: Jan. 18, 2025

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the relationship between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and academic achievement within educational settings. It seeks determine how different EI models—specifically, Ability Trait EI—impact students' performance, behavior, engagement, motivation. The goal is provide insights that can guide integration of into practices foster a more supportive effective learning environment. Methods/Analysis: based on systematic review sixty-four (64) peer-reviewed studies published 2016 2023. These include randomized controlled trials (RCTs), longitudinal studies, meta-analyses. selected were analyzed explore effects various outcomes, including behavioral Findings: analysis reveals both are positively associated with success. models appear contribute significantly development key skills such as emotional control, empathy, problem-solving, which in turn support classroom management achievement. findings suggest incorporating curricula lead improved communication, better problem-solving abilities, enhanced relationships students faculty. improvements create conducive environment enhance overall outcomes. Novelty/Improvement: adds existing literature by offering comprehensive recent examine role highlights importance implementing EI-focused interventions schools, emphasizing practical implications for educators policymakers. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2024-SIED1-016 Full Text: PDF

Language: Английский

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Integrating Clinical Neuropsychology and Psychotic Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Analysis of Cognitive Dynamics, Interventions, and Underlying Mechanisms DOI Creative Commons
Evgenia Gkintoni, Μαρία Σκώκου, Philippos Gourzis

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Medicina, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 60(4), P. 645 - 645

Published: April 17, 2024

: The study aims to provide a comprehensive neuropsychological analysis of psychotic spectrum disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. It focuses on the critical aspects cognitive impairments, diagnostic tools, intervention efficacy, roles genetic environmental factors in these disorders. paper emphasizes significance tests identifying deficiencies their predictive value early management psychosis.

Language: Английский

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Clinical Intervention Strategies and Family Dynamics in Adolescent Eating Disorders: A Scoping Review for Enhancing Early Detection and Outcomes DOI Open Access
Evgenia Gkintoni, Ηλίας Κουρκούτας, Stephanos P. Vassilopoulos

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Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(14), P. 4084 - 4084

Published: July 12, 2024

Background: This systematic review investigated the impact of familial factors on individuals aged 10-17 who have clinical signs or symptoms eating disorders. Simultaneously, it scrutinized involvement family in therapy, as well other forms intervention. Methods: The PsycINFO, PubMed, and Scopus databases were used to search for research material comprehensively. After applying specific criteria, 46 articles deemed suitable included review. study comprised a cohort 4794 adolescents received diagnosis either Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Bulimia (BN), Binge-Eating Disorder (BED). In addition, controls utilized 1187 adolescents, 1563 parents, 1809 siblings, 11 relatives. Results: connection between disorders is primarily determined by families' level functioning, satisfaction with dynamic, parents' attitudes toward their children, role food within system. Family Therapy was most psychotherapeutic approach treatment AN. incidence reports BN closely paralleled that Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) models. Articles about (Enhanced) CBT exclusively associated BED. Conclusions: Family-based approaches are crucial comprehending, preventing, addressing adolescents. Incorporating dynamics actively engaging families process can significantly enhance recovery rates decrease occurrence relapses.

Language: Английский

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Clinical Efficacy of Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Analysis DOI Creative Commons
Evgenia Gkintoni, Ηλίας Κουρκούτας, Vasiliki Yotsidi

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Children, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(5), P. 579 - 579

Published: May 11, 2024

Background: This systematic review aggregates research on psychotherapeutic interventions for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents. PTSD this demographic presents differently from adults, necessitating tailored therapeutic approaches. In adolescents, arises exposure to severe danger, interpersonal violence, or abuse, leading significant behavioral emotional disturbances that jeopardize long-term development. The focuses describing within two age groups, (6 12 years) adolescents (12 18 years), while evaluating the effectiveness of various clinical aimed at condition. Methods: Utilizing PRISMA guidelines, systematically examines studies assess younger population. Results: Key symptoms include avoidance, overstimulation, flashbacks, depression, anxiety. identifies several effective treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Systemic Therapy, Play Exposure Relaxation Techniques, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Particularly, TF-CBT is highlighted as most commonly used method treating childhood adolescent PTSD, supported by reviewed. Conclusions: A outcome study short-term reducing findings underline importance mark a substantial advancement understanding young populations. It crucial practitioners integrate strategies into their practice improve patient outcomes treatment efficacy.

Language: Английский

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Clinical Symptomatology of Anxiety and Family Function in Adolescents—The Self-Esteem Mediator DOI Creative Commons
Ignatia Farmakopoulou,

Maria Lekka,

Evgenia Gkintoni

et al.

Children, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 338 - 338

Published: March 12, 2024

Background: Family, the child’s first environment, shapes their psycho-emotional balance. The literature links adolescent anxiety to family relationships, interactions, and dynamics. self-esteem of adolescents appears protect mental health. Goal: This study examines whether cohesion adaptability affect symptoms. It also teen mediates this relationship. Method: cross-sectional, descriptive included 166 Attica youth aged 12–18 from schools educational units. completed Olson’s FACES-III scale, Spielberger’s STAI-C, Rosenberg’s a socio-demographic questionnaire. Results: Family cohesion, but not adaptability, was negatively correlated with state (rho = −0.25, p 0.001) trait −0.46, < in adolescents. Teenagers extreme families lowest had higher (x2(2) 6.91, 0.032) than those moderately balanced/balanced families. Self-esteem mediated relationship between functioning adolescent’s (p 0.005) 0.011). Conclusions: findings show that dysfunction impacts anxiety, as well self-esteem, which protects

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World Psychiatric Association-Asian Journal of Psychiatry Commission on Public Mental Health DOI Creative Commons

Dinesh Bhugra,

Michael Liebrenz, Antonio Ventriglio

et al.

Asian Journal of Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 98, P. 104105 - 104105

Published: June 5, 2024

Although there is considerable evidence showing that the prevention of mental illnesses and adverse outcomes health promotion can help people lead better more functional lives, public overlooked in broader contexts psychiatry health. Likewise, undergraduate postgraduate medical curricula, have often been ignored. However, has a recent increase interest health, including an emphasis on psychiatric disorders improving individual community wellbeing to support life trajectories, from childhood through adulthood into older age. These lifespan approaches significant potential reduce onset related burdens for communities, as well mitigating social, economic, political costs. Informed by principles social justice respect human rights, this may be especially important addressing salient problems communities with distinct vulnerabilities, where prominent disadvantages barriers care delivery exist. Therefore, Commission aims address these topics, providing narrative review relevant literature suggesting ways forward. Additionally, proposals preventing are presented, particularly amongst at-risk populations.

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Gamified Health Promotion in Schools: The Integration of Neuropsychological Aspects and CBT—A Systematic Review DOI Creative Commons
Evgenia Gkintoni,

Fedra Vantaraki,

Charitini Skoulidi

et al.

Medicina, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 60(12), P. 2085 - 2085

Published: Dec. 19, 2024

Background and Objectives: This systematic review examines the integration of gamified health promotion strategies in school settings, with a focus on their potential to positively influence behaviors promote well-being among adolescents. study explores incorporation cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), artificial intelligence, neuropsychological principles interventions, aiming enhance engagement effectiveness. Materials Methods: A narrative synthesis 56 studies, following PRISMA guidelines, underscores significant impact these interventions mental outcomes, emphasizing reductions anxiety, depression, burnout while improving coping skills lifestyle habits. The key areas emotional regulation, flexibility, adherence mechanisms is explored through quantitative qualitative syntheses underscore intervention effectiveness design principles. Results: highlights high-quality evidence supporting use gamification educational settings calls for further research optimize elements address implementation barriers. findings propose that well-designed can effectively engage students, healthy behaviors, improve acknowledging need studies explore underlying long-term effects. Conclusions: Gamified embed CBT are promising promoting schoolchildren. Although indicates they effective psychological needed features overcome challenges ensure wider more sustainable application.

Language: Английский

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Emotional Neuroscience and Academic Achievement: Current Trends and Perspectives DOI Open Access

Anthimos Aroutzidis,

Hera Antonopoulou

Technium Social Sciences Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 67, P. 219 - 233

Published: Jan. 8, 2025

This paper approaches the intersection of emotional neuroscience with academic achievement, placing a strong emphasis on critical role emotions play in learning. It challenges traditional view education and points out need for understanding measuring biology creating brain-friendly learning environments. Combining theoretical frameworks, discussion draws link between success by highlighting neurobiological foundations, regulation, stress, anxiety, neuroplasticity. Most importantly, it explains intelligence how this ability creates positive impact cognitive functioning outcomes. pushes issue multidimensionality neuroscientific knowledge to nurture well-being bring about greater achievement. reflects innovative interventions leading-edge innovations that can shape schools into emotionally supportive The conclusion calls interdisciplinary collaboration change educational practices. supports its arguments an extensive bibliography areas neuroscience, intelligence, mental health research.

Language: Английский

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Assessing and Enhancing Nutrition and Physical Activity Environments in Early Childhood Education and Care Centers: Scoping Review of eHealth Tools DOI Creative Commons
Joyce Hayek,

K. Laurie Dickson,

Lynne M. Z. Lafave

et al.

JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 8, P. e68372 - e68372

Published: Jan. 22, 2025

Background Early childhood is a critical period for shaping lifelong health behaviors, making early education and care (ECEC) environments ideal implementing nutrition physical activity interventions. eHealth tools are increasingly utilized in ECEC settings due to their accessibility, scalability, cost-effectiveness, demonstrating promise enhancing educators’ practices. Despite the potential effectiveness of these approaches, comprehensive collection available evidence on designed assess or support best practices ECECs currently lacking. Objective The primary objective this scoping review map range deliver interventions aimed at improving settings, while evaluating components, theoretical foundations, effectiveness. Methods This adhered Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, accordance with PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses Extension Scoping Reviews) checklist. objectives, inclusion criteria, methods were predefined specified. Eligibility criteria (1) educators (population); (2) (digital) technologies, such as websites, smartphone apps, emails, social media; (3) nutrition, activity, both within (context). A search was conducted across 5 electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL Plus, ERIC, Embase) identify white literature, 3 (ProQuest, Google Scholar, targeted search), along hand-searching reference lists, used gray literature. All literature reported English French, extending until May 2024. Separate data charting Results strategy identified 3064 results yielding 2653 unique citations after duplicates removed. Full texts 65 retrieved screened inclusion, resulting 30 studies eligible extraction analysis. most common study design randomized controlled trial, comprising 16 (53%). largest proportion United States (11 studies, 37%). In total, 19 identified, targeting (8 tools, 42%), (5 26%), (6 32%). web based (19 100%). yielded 1054 results, which 17 moved full-text screening, 7 met eligibility originated Canada (4 57%) (3 43%). majority primarily 86%), 1 mobile app (1 tool, 14%). Conclusions mapped improve highlighting growing emphasis web-based need psychometric testing. Future research should systematically evaluate particularly those addressing key factors that contribute long-term behavior change. Trial Registration Open Science Framework XTRNZ; https://osf.io/xtrnz International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-10.2196/52252

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