The
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
effect
of
climate
change
exposure
on
affect
and
pro-environmental
behavioural
intentions
in
a
randomised
controlled
trial.
An
online
survey
was
completed
by
100
adult
participants
included
measures
pre-
post-exposure.
Participants
were
randomly
allocated
group
that
saw
video
(n=55)
or
non-climate
(n=45).
findings
showed
significant
increase
negative
intention
scores
post-video
compared
group.
This
suggests
negatively
influences
but
also
potentially
increases
act
pro-environmentally.
These
have
potential
support
policies
societal
change,
however
further
investigation
into
type
contents,
actual
behaviour
impacts
diverse
populations
(e.g.,
minority
groups)
is
needed
behaviours
required.
Furthermore,
achieve
greater
impact,
future
research
should
be
conducted
measuring
including
with
those
from
populations.
JMIR Formative Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9, P. e68840 - e68840
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Background
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
amplified
mental
health
challenges
among
adolescents,
particularly
in
rural
areas
with
limited
access
to
services.
In
response,
the
Saudi
government
launched
campaigns
and
mandated
schools
implement
programs.
However,
effectiveness
of
these
programs
remains
largely
unreported.
Objective
This
study
aims
determine
prevalence
anxiety
disorder
symptoms,
video
game
addiction,
body
image
dissatisfaction,
as
well
examine
effect
a
school-based
program,
Reassured
Self,
grounded
compassion-focused
therapy,
on
dissatisfaction
adolescent
females
Arabia.
Methods
A
retrospective
secondary
analysis
pre-post
intervention
data
was
used.
All
female
middle
school
students
(N=133;
age:
mean
13.7,
SD
1.01
years)
grades
1-3
from
setting
were
included,
no
exclusion
criteria.
Participants
recruited
part
school-mandated
program.
Data
collected
at
baseline
(2
weeks
before
intervention)
2-3
post
during
hours
quiet
classroom
using
teacher-supervised,
printed
surveys.
Survey
completion
voluntary,
exhibiting
high
distress
based
referred
counselor
for
support.
consisted
3
sessions
(30-35
minutes
each)
delivered
over
2
weeks.
Validated
Arabic
versions
Spence
Children's
Anxiety
Scale,
Game
Addiction
Body
Image
Discrepancy
Assessment
used
measure
outcomes
(April
June
2024).
analyzed
linear
mixed-effects
regression
models.
mixed
effects
Results
Among
students,
25.8%
(32/124)
identified
having
levels,
19.3%
(24/124)
falling
into
clinical
concern
or
very
categories.
Additionally,
26%
(32/123)
classified
problem
gamers,
while
14%
(18/123)
categorized
addicted
gamers.
smaller
proportion,
5.1%
(6/117),
expressed
strong
desire
thinness.
Compared
pre-intervention
exhibited
significant
reductions
symptoms
(mean
difference
–4.11,
95%
CI
–6.98
–1.24;
P=.005)
addiction
–1.62,
–2.83
–0.42;
P=.009)
following
changes
minimal
not
statistically
0.067,
–0.046
0.18;
P=.057).
High
satisfaction
scores,
28.49
out
35
(SD
6.31),
indicated
acceptability
cultural
alignment
intervention.
scores
Conclusions
results
highlight
potential
address
disparities
underserved
populations.
Future
research
should
explore
long-term
scalability
such
culturally
adapted
interventions.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(12), P. e0292522 - e0292522
Published: Dec. 18, 2023
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
produced
unprecedented
changes
in
the
lives
of
many
people.
Although
research
documented
associations
between
concerns
related
to
and
poor
mental
health
indicators,
fewer
studies
have
focused
on
positive
factors
that
could
help
people
better
cope
with
this
stressful
social
context.
To
fill
gap,
present
investigated
trajectories
self-compassion
facets
times
dramatic
change.
Using
a
longitudinal
design,
we
described
self-kindness,
common
humanity,
mindfulness
during
first
eight
months
pandemic,
representative
sample
Canadian
adults
(N
=
3617).
Relying
multi-trajectory
group-based
approach,
identified
clusters
individuals
following
persistently
low
(4.0%),
moderate-low
(39.3%),
moderate-high
(46.7%),
high
(10.0%)
levels
mindfulness.
Interestingly,
found
compassionate
self-responding
were
mainly
stable
over
time
minor
fluctuations
for
some
groups
individuals,
line
epidemiological
situation.
In
terms
covariates,
observed
older
women
more
likely
follow
self-responding,
as
compared
other
age
gender
groups.
demonstrated
trajectory
associated
greater
life
satisfaction,
happiness,
sleep
quality,
higher
quantity,
negative
emotions,
lower
results
supported
idea
favored
indicators
possibly
be
promoted
psychological
intervention
general
population.
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 4, 2024
Background
Emotion
regulation
(ER)
is
considered
central
in
adolescent
psychopathology,
and
ER
strategies
may
change
during
challenging
times,
such
as
a
global
pandemic.
Despite
this,
there
remains
limited
understanding
of
individual
differences
mechanisms
their
associations
with
psychopathology.
This
study
examined
whether
how
cognitive
reappraisal,
expressive
suppression,
self‐compassion
changed
over
COVID‐19
these
changes
uniquely
predicted
adolescents'
depressive
symptoms.
Methods
A
total
2,411
adolescents
(58.6%
females;
M
age
=
18.51,
SD
0.80)
completed
the
Emotional
Regulation
Questionnaire,
Self‐compassion
Scale,
Symptom
Checklist‐90
before
(in
2019)
2020).
The
predictive
between
each
strategy
symptoms
were
tested
latent
score
models.
Results
Adolescents'
use
suppression
both
increased
COVID‐19.
More
increases
more
symptoms,
whereas
fewer
Although,
on
average,
reappraisal
did
not
change,
it
show
significant
variations
within
sample
–
(vs.
decreases)
appraisal
Conclusions
indicates
unprecedented
It
underscores
protective
roles
self‐compassion,
well
adverse
consequence
heightened
Findings
offer
insights
for
targeted
interventions
aimed
at
addressing
specific
strategies.
Behavioral Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 643 - 643
Published: July 25, 2024
Compassion-focused
therapy
(CFT)
has
been
attracting
attention
in
mental
health
practice
and
research.
CFT
is
effective
reducing
a
variety
of
negative
symptoms.
Positive
(PMH)
focuses
on
an
individual's
functioning,
quality
life,
well-being,
aiming
to
achieve
fulfilment.
A
need
for
PMH
increasingly
recognised
such
as
national
policies
incorporating
recovery-oriented
approaches.
However,
how
outcomes
remains
be
investigated.
This
narrative
review
aimed
identify
the
literature
that
reports
evidence
used
against
outcomes.
Cognition & Emotion,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
38(1), P. 103 - 119
Published: Oct. 26, 2023
Research
has
suggested
an
increase
in
loneliness
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic,
but
much
of
this
work
been
cross-sectional,
making
causal
inferences
difficult.
In
present
research,
we
employed
a
longitudinal
design
to
identify
trajectories
within
period
twelve
months
pandemic
Belgium
(N
=
2106).
We
were
particularly
interested
potential
protective
role
self-compassion
these
temporal
dynamics.
Using
group-based
trajectory
modelling
approach,
identified
groups
individuals
following
low
(11.0%),
moderate-low
(22.4%),
moderate
(25.7%),
moderate-high
(31.3%),
and
high
(9.6%)
levels
loneliness.
Findings
indicated
that
younger
people,
women,
with
poor
quality
relationships,
health
anxiety,
stress
related
COVID-19,
all
had
higher
probability
belonging
highest
groups.
Importantly,
also
found
people
two
three
facets
(self-kindness
common
humanity)
lower
Ultimately,
demonstrated
reflecting
associated
life
satisfaction
greater
depressive
symptoms.
discuss
possibility
increasing
may
be
used
promote
better
mental
similarly
challenging
situations.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(22), P. 7046 - 7046
Published: Nov. 10, 2023
COVID-19
impacted
the
mental
health
of
many
people
in
UK.
The
negative
impact
was
especially
substantial
among
vulnerable
population
groups,
including
migrants.
While
research
has
focused
on
aspects
during
pandemic,
positive
migrants
UK
remained
to
be
evaluated.
This
review
aimed
identify
literature
that
health,
and
thematically
synthesise
findings
understand
what
approaches
were
employed
support
specific
outcomes
pandemic
for
them
survive
this
difficult
time.
Medline,
Embase,
PsycINFO
searched
using
terms
“mental
health”,
“migrants”,
“COVID-19”.
Critical
Appraisal
Skills
Programme
checklist
used
assess
quality
included
studies.
There
only
two
studies
examining
period.
They
describe
such
as
religious
beliefs,
passion
acknowledgement
their
job,
learning
new
things,
being
physically
active,
social
media,
activities,
producing
inner
peace,
confidence,
well-being,
a
sense
belonging.
high.
More
about
is
needed.
Earth,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 845 - 858
Published: Dec. 18, 2023
Climate
change
and
its
impact
are
being
acknowledged
through
extensive
media
coverage.
Knowledge
gaps
between
mental
health
climate
have
been
highlighted,
which
is
an
increasingly
prevalent
issue.
Furthermore,
impacts
such
as
anxiety
implications
on
behaviour
remain
unclear.
The
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
effect
of
exposure
affect
pro-environmental
behavioural
intentions
in
a
randomised
controlled
trial.
An
online
survey
was
completed
by
100
adult
participants
included
measures
pre-
post-exposure.
Participants
were
randomly
allocated
group
that
saw
video
(n
=
55)
or
non-climate
45).
findings
showed
significant
increase
negative
intention
scores
post-video
compared
group.
This
suggests
negatively
influences
but
also
potentially
increases
act
pro-environmentally.
These
potential
support
policies
societal
change;
however,
further
investigation
into
type
contents,
actual
change,
diverse
populations
(e.g.,
minority
groups)
needed.
International Journal of Spa and Wellness,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(3), P. 300 - 319
Published: July 12, 2024
This
study
aimed
to
examine
the
experiences
of
Japanese
martial
arts
(JMA)
practitioners
during
COVID-19
understand
how
JMA
impacted
on
their
mental
wellbeing.
Using
online
semi-structured
interviews
and
thematic
analysis,
we
explored
first-hand
in
regarding
12
were
recruited
through
researchers'
network.
Two
research
questions
established,
exploring
impact
wellbeing
(RQ1),
helped
(RQ2).
Four
themes
identified.
Theme
1
"Little
practitioners'
(responding
RQ1)";
2
"JMA
training
as
a
coping
mechanism
(RQ2)";
3
"Self-mastery
self-development
(RQ2)",
4
"Self-reflection
(RQ2)".
Our
findings
suggest
maintained
good
stressful
pandemic
time.
Mental
benefits
may
be
summarised
"self-care",
self-mastery,
self-development,
self-reflection
reported
by
participants.
These
lead
better
coping.
Longitudinal
mixed-method
is
needed
experiences.
BACKGROUND
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
amplified
mental
health
challenges
among
adolescents,
particularly
in
rural
areas
with
limited
access
to
services.
In
response,
the
Saudi
government
launched
campaigns
and
mandated
schools
implement
programs.
However,
effectiveness
of
these
programs
remains
largely
unreported.
OBJECTIVE
This
study
aims
determine
prevalence
anxiety
disorder
symptoms,
video
game
addiction,
body
image
dissatisfaction,
as
well
examine
effect
a
school-based
program,
Reassured
Self,
grounded
compassion-focused
therapy,
on
dissatisfaction
adolescent
females
Arabia.
METHODS
A
retrospective
secondary
analysis
pre-post
intervention
data
was
used.
All
female
middle
school
students
(N=133;
age:
mean
13.7,
SD
1.01
years)
grades
1-3
from
setting
were
included,
no
exclusion
criteria.
Participants
recruited
part
school-mandated
program.
Data
collected
at
baseline
(2
weeks
before
intervention)
2-3
post
during
hours
quiet
classroom
using
teacher-supervised,
printed
surveys.
Survey
completion
voluntary,
exhibiting
high
distress
based
referred
counselor
for
support.
consisted
3
sessions
(30-35
minutes
each)
delivered
over
2
weeks.
Validated
Arabic
versions
Spence
Children's
Anxiety
Scale,
Game
Addiction
Body
Image
Discrepancy
Assessment
used
measure
outcomes
(April
June
2024).
analyzed
linear
mixed-effects
regression
models.
mixed
effects
RESULTS
Among
students,
25.8%
(32/124)
identified
having
levels,
19.3%
(24/124)
falling
into
clinical
concern
or
very
categories.
Additionally,
26%
(32/123)
classified
problem
gamers,
while
14%
(18/123)
categorized
addicted
gamers.
smaller
proportion,
5.1%
(6/117),
expressed
strong
desire
thinness.
Compared
pre-intervention
exhibited
significant
reductions
symptoms
(mean
difference
–4.11,
95%
CI
–6.98
–1.24;
<i>P</i>=.005)
addiction
–1.62,
–2.83
–0.42;
<i>P</i>=.009)
following
changes
minimal
not
statistically
0.067,
–0.046
0.18;
<i>P</i>=.057).
High
satisfaction
scores,
28.49
out
35
(SD
6.31),
indicated
acceptability
cultural
alignment
intervention.
scores
CONCLUSIONS
results
highlight
potential
address
disparities
underserved
populations.
Future
research
should
explore
long-term
scalability
such
culturally
adapted
interventions.
