Psychosocial Research

Millions of people around the world are impacted by displacement, which frequently leaves unnoticed emotional scars. Internally displaced people and refugees experience trauma, uncertainty, and protracted adversity, which can result in mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Despite the urgency, stigma, a lack of capital, and cultural barriers continue to restrict access to mental health care. From caregiving in unsafe environments to gender-based violence, women bear additional burdens. Compassionate and culturally aware mental health care is crucial. Making this a top priority is essential to assisting displaced people in recovering their health, regaining their dignity, and starting over.

Research on recovery has proliferated in recent years. Some investigators have advanced stages of change models that segment the overall process of recovery into discrete and sequential phases, through which a person progresses from being overwhelmed by mental illness to taking on an increasingly active role in understanding, managing and overcoming the impact of psychiatric disability. The authors review this body of literature, and reflect on the contributions and limitations of stages of change approaches to understanding mental health recovery. They conclude that stages of change models need to more accurately reflect the non-linear nature of recovery, the fact that processes are influenced by person-disorder-environment interactions, and the fact that the persons own motivations for change and decisions in this regard while of central importance are by no means exclusive factors in recovery, as they do not take into account sufficiently such issues as discrimination and the pre...

This study systematically reviewed and thematically analyzed studies that investigated psychosocial support services provided to Syrian refugees with disabilities between 2011 and 2020. Nine studies published in the English language were identified from database searches (Google Scholar, PsychInfo, EBSCOhost, Web of Science, and Scopus). Results showed that the forms of psychosocial support services provided to Syrian refugees with disabilities were varied based on the nature of the study and the disability type. The results also provided detailed information about methods, participants, and findings of the identified studies. The thematic analysis results identified six themes that represent the factors related to the psychosocial support services, which were assessment, mental health, psychological well-being, rehabilitation, social participation, and vulnerability. This study provided a set of recommendations that may improve the quality of mental health and psychosocial support services provided to Syrian refugees with disabilities and their families, which are professional development, researches, and policy reforming.

Chers collègues, j'ai beaucoup de respect pour votre savoir, votre savoir-faire ainsi que pour votre sens aigu de la communication. Moi-même, je suis prestataire de telles connaissances, et je compte parmi mes amis, nombre de dispensateurs de tels savoirs, c'est vous dire combien le domaine m'est familier. De temps à autre, pendant que vous exercez vos habiletés, il vous traverse peut-être l'esprit cette question de savoir et de comprendre ce qu'il se trame, physiologiquement, au sein de votre cerveau et dans ceux de vos apprenants, mais, probablement, sans aller au-delà de cet instant de légitime curiosité. La question me semble, sans nul doute, fondée au vu de certaines recettes pédagogiques, particulièrement à caractère injonctif, habituellement et rituellement employées par certains formateurs pour diffuser et inculquer leurs enseignements. En effet, afin qu'un auditoire quelconque puisse s'imprégner positivement de savoirs en la matière, il ne faudrait pas que ces enseignements revêtent des formes pressantes ou d'obligation. Il faut garder à l'esprit que nos neurones, ainsi que toutes les autres composantes de notre cerveau (système limbique, cortex frontal, etc.) ne font qu'exécuter, fidèlement, les missives reçues de la part de nos cinq sens : Vue, ouïe, odorat, goût, toucher.

The COVID-19 pandemic was not a universal experience but a crisis that disproportionately burdened rural women. While resilience has often been framed as empowerment, this study reframes it as burdened survival shaped by governance failure and social inequality. A qualitative phenomenological design was employed, with in-depth interviews conducted among eight rural women. Data were analyzed thematically to capture their lived experiences and coping strategies during the pandemic. Six major themes emerged: (1) economic struggles and pre-existing vulnerabilities, (2) diskarte as a gendered coping mechanism, (3) perceived failures of state governance, (4) community resilience and the spirit of bayanihan, (5) reproductive health and teenage pregnancies, and (6) psychosocial wellbeing under strain. Participants emphasized that their strategies were not empowering choices but compelled responses to survive amid institutional neglect. While bayanihan and community pantries offered temporary relief, they could not replace systemic support. The study highlights resilience as burdened survival rather than empowerment, challenging dominant resilience discourses. It underscores the critical role of gender-responsive governance, sustained reproductive health services, recognition of unpaid care work, and psychosocial support in crisis response. Strengthening community solidarity while holding the state accountable is essential to avoid normalizing grassroots coping as a substitute for systemic welfare. By foregrounding the intersection of gendered vulnerability, governance failure, and community resilience, this study contributes to global debates on resilience and rural development in the Global South.

The COVID-19 pandemic was not a universal experience but a crisis that disproportionately burdened rural women. While resilience has often been framed as empowerment, this study reframes it as burdened survival shaped by governance failure and social inequality. A qualitative phenomenological design was employed, with in-depth interviews conducted among eight rural women. Data were analyzed thematically to capture their lived experiences and coping strategies during the pandemic. Six major themes emerged: (1) economic struggles and pre-existing vulnerabilities, (2) diskarte as a gendered coping mechanism, (3) perceived failures of state governance, (4) community resilience and the spirit of bayanihan, (5) reproductive health and teenage pregnancies, and (6) psychosocial wellbeing under strain. Participants emphasized that their strategies were not empowering choices but compelled responses to survive amid institutional neglect. While bayanihan and community pantries offered temporary relief, they could not replace systemic support. The study highlights resilience as burdened survival rather than empowerment, challenging dominant resilience discourses. It underscores the critical role of gender-responsive governance, sustained reproductive health services, recognition of unpaid care work, and psychosocial support in crisis response. Strengthening community solidarity while holding the state accountable is essential to avoid normalizing grassroots coping as a substitute for systemic welfare. By foregrounding the intersection of gendered vulnerability, governance failure, and community resilience, this study contributes to global debates on resilience and rural development in the Global South.

This interdisciplinary paper traces the evolution of the father figure's role in shaping girls' behavioral patterns from Ancient Rome and the Hellenistic period to modern times. It integrates historical, cultural, and psychological perspectives to analyze fathers' influence on daughters' self-perception, gender roles, autonomy, and relationships. Emphasis is on the effects of paternal absence or dysfunction, such as manipulative behaviors, relational instability, non-heteronormative orientations, androphobia, narcissism, and materialism, using ancient myths and attachment theory for context.Expert

Igor A. Caruso. Nazismo y eutanasia. Es un libro que documenta las atrocidades realizadas contra las judios en los campos de concentracion nazi durante la segunda guerra mundial. Los autores desarrollan una breve sintesis del libro Igor A. Caruso. Nazismo y eutanasia, asi como un breve comentario al respecto. Esto sucede durante la presentacion del libro en el Circulo Psicoanalitico Mexicano. En esta sintesis editorial, sus contenidos presentan dos grandes segmentos: a) La presentacion del libro realizada en el Circulo Psicoanalitico Mexicano, encabezada por su Presidenta: Ma. Alejandra de Garza Walliser. Las palabras del autor y comentarios de Luis Carlos Vazquez Vidrio. Psicoanalista formado en el Circulo Psicoanalitico Mexicano (Miembro activo desde 1995) y Miembro fundador del Circulo de Estudios Psicoanaliticos de Jalisco, A.C. b) La seunda parte, presenta la reciente publicacion del articulo de Fernando M. Gonzalez: El acontecimiento y la parte canibal de la historia . En la R...

Serious mental illness (SMI) remains a leading cause of disability worldwide. However, there is limited Australian evidence of community-based programs to enhance the psychosocial wellbeing of adults experiencing SMI. Foundations is a long-term community-based psychosocial outreach support program delivered in Tasmania, Australia. A longitudinal non-randomised controlled trial was conducted to examine the effectiveness of the Foundations program on adults' psychosocial functioning, clinical symptomology, and hospital readmissions, in comparison to standard care only. Method: Participants were adults aged 18-64 years experiencing SMI. Control participants received standard clinical care only. Intervention participants were engaged in the Foundations program in addition to standard care. Data were collected at program commencement, midpoint, closure, and six-months post-closure. Linear mixed modelling was used to examine differences between groups. Results: Intervention participants achieved better psychosocial functioning in comparison to the control group by program closure and at six-month follow-up. No significant differences were observed for clinical mental health symptomology or hospital readmission rates. Length of readmission stay was significantly shorter for intervention participants. Conclusions: The findings highlight the additional value of community-based, recovery-oriented, psychosocial outreach support alongside clinical mental health care to enhance the psychosocial wellbeing of adults experiencing SMI.

Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) were found to be high among nurses especially those working in the hospital. One of the risk factors of MSDs is psychosocial factors apart from physical and ergonomic factors. However, limited study was found specifically looking at this association among nurses working at tertiary university hospital especially in Malaysia. Hence, the objective of this study is to assess the association between organizational psychosocial risk factors with MSDs among nurses working at tertiary university hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a total of 550 respondents among nurses in University Malaya Medical Centre working from all nursing working department. Samples were selected using Stratified Random Sampling based on nursing working location ratio. A multiple logistic regression was conducted to determine the association between organizational psychosocial factors with MSDs among study population. Results: Multiple logistic regression revealed that supervisor support was associated with MSDs (AOR 0.309, 95%CI 0.133-0.716) even after controlled with confounders such as age, number of children, income, history of musculoskeletal disease, employment grade, total employment duration, work schedule type and selected ergonomic factors. On the other hand, other psychosocial factors which include decision latitude, psychological job demand, co-worker support, and job insecurity were found not to be significant. The findings highlighted the relationships between organizational psychosocial factors and MSDs among nurses at tertiary university hospital specifically the role of supervisor support as a protective factor against MSDs among this working population. Hence, hospital top management should incorporate this element as one of the components in their program to reduce MSDs among nurses in the hospital.

In this context, the 5th International Loneliness Symposium, organized under the leadership of Üsküdar University on December 16, 2023, was held with the central theme of “Loneliness at Work.” This book presents a selection of papers delivered at the symposium, compiled into academic articles and essays. It includes interdisciplinary studies that explore the concept of loneliness across various professions, cultural contexts, and social processes. In contemporary societies, the phenomenon of loneliness—frequently experienced by individuals within family life and social environments—has increasingly become a common issue in professional settings as well. Especially in the workplace, as competitiveness, individualism, and narcissistic tendencies contribute to the construction of a new self-structure, the sense of loneliness deepens and exerts a stronger influence on individuals. In addition, the rapid developments in communication networks accelerated by globalization, along with the demanding conditions of modern urban life, have intensified the feeling of workplace loneliness. This raises several important questions: How does this condition affect employees in the workplace? Which professional groups are more prone to experiencing loneliness? And to what extent do employees in different countries report feelings of loneliness

Healing architecture has attained global recognition for its role in promoting human well-being, leading to its adoption in various building types, including healthcare, office and residential facilities. This paper examines the core principles of healing architecture, such as natural lighting, ventilation, acoustics, colours, biophilia and spatial organisation and their roles in creating a therapeutic environment. The study investigates notable wellness centres in Abuja, such as Nisa Wellness Retreat and Beauty Secrets MedSpa, analysing how these principles are integrated into architectural designs to enhance physical and mental health. The research utilises qualitative observation from site visits and highlights the successes and challenges of implementing these principles in Abuja. The findings presented through descriptive analysis show that Beauty Secrets MedSpa demonstrated the use of healing architecture principles by integrating biophilic elements such as water fountains, green areas, and natural and artificial lighting compared to Nisa Wellness Retreat, as seen in the building design and spatial elements. The results indicate that healing architecture principles significantly influence user well-being by integrating biophilic elements, natural lighting, and thoughtful spatial organisation. The paper emphasises the importance of architecture in fostering health-centric spaces, offering insights to architects, interior designers and policymakers seeking to create environments that support holistic well-being.

Today, approximately 5.2 million Turks live in European countries through migration and related factors. Denmark is one of the European countries with a migration-induced Turkish population. The substantial Turkish presence in Denmark has created a need for research on Turkish immigrants. Accordingly, this study aims to examine the shifts and alterations in the family structure of first-generation Turkish immigrants who arrived in Denmark during the 1960s and settled in Naestved,

The study investigated the impact of terror-induced trauma on the psychological well-being amongst internally displaced persons (IDP’s) in Kaduna Metropolis. The study adopted the cross-sectional design. Instruments used to collect data were the Ryff Psychological Well-being Scale, Beck Anxiety Scale, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Insomnia Screening Questionnaire (ISQ) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Scale. A total of 129 participants made up of 67(51.5%) males and 61(46.9%) females with ages ranging from 12 – 52 years took part in the research. The study purpose includes examining the impacts of anxiety, depression, insomnia and post-traumatic stress disorder on the psychological well-being of IDP’s in Kaduna. The oneway ANOVA was used to test the hypotheses. Results obtained revealed that anxiety, depression, insomnia and post-traumatic stress disorder all have significant impacts on psychological wellbeing amongst internally displaced persons (IDPs). The study concludes tha...

Healthcare interventions need community engagement for sustainability.  Using mobile dental vans can reach underprivileged communities, providing cues to action towards oral health knowledge, changing perceptions and inciting actions. Oral health is important for general health, and many oral diseases share common risk factors as non communicable diseases,  hence a need for wider reach and impact for oral health interventions. Developing countries like Nigeria will benefit from the use of such vans to enable schools and rural settings. Government and non-governmental bodies have a duty to fill this gap for better access to oral health services for healthier outcomes.

Keywords: Community,  dental van, sustainability,  underserved, access.

informant interviews which inputs are prioritized. The next stage is the collaboration stage where both organizers and community members are partners and take vital decisions together. Self-mobilization is the highest level and here the stakeholders of gatekeepers do all the health program from planning to evaluation, only finances, materials and guidelines are sought from organization. Phases involved in community engagements in use of mobile dental vans 1. Getting informed on the oral health needs of communities, by data collection or key informant interviews.

Pastoral care serves as a vital framework for addressing mental health literacy among religious leaders, particularly in managing psychological disturbances within faith communities. This study explores the intersection of pastoral care and mental health literacy, with a focus on the psychological distress experienced by Pastors in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Ogun State, Nigeria. Employing a descriptive method with a qualitative case study approach, the research examines the prevalence of psychological disturbances among pastors, their coping mechanisms, and the effectiveness of structured mental health literacy programs in enhancing their well-being. Findings reveal that while pastors function as primary sources of emotional and spiritual support for congregants, they often lack adequate mental health literacy, leading to difficulties in managing their psychological challenges. The study stressed the impact of targeted training interventions on improving mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and fostering a supportive environment for pastoral leaders. It also highlights the role of faith-based institutions in integrating mental health education into pastoral training curricula and establishing peer support networks to enhance psychological resilience among religious leaders. The research contributes to the growing discourse on mental health literacy within religious settings, advocating for a holistic approach that combines theological insights with psychological expertise. Recommendations include the development of structured ministry-based training in mental health literacy programs tailored to the unique needs of Pastors, with the establishment of collaborative partnerships between religious institutions and mental health professionals.

Background Social Innovation in Health Initiative Philippines introduced the community engagement self-monitoring (CE-SM) strategy in two community-managed social innovations in 2021. The first phase demonstrated the viability of the strategy which involved identification of community “local monitors” (LM), selection of indicators, monitoring, and feedback sessions. In 2022, a second phase was implemented to improve the process by integrating capacity-building activities and to gather insights regarding the sustainability of the strategy. Methods Two communities in a rural island municipality implementing a social innovation called the “Seal of Health Governance” were chosen for the extended CE-SM pilot. Profiling of local monitors and self-assessment of competencies were facilitated. Capacity-building activities and praxis sessions guided by people-centered principles were conducted in between the actual implementation of the monitoring process. Topics discussed included principles...

In December 2015, photographer Magda Rakita and writer Mark de Rond travelled to Afghanistan to investigate how more than three decades of war and endemic violence has impacted the nation’s psyche. Here Professor de Rond discusses the neuro-psychiatric hospital they visited, and the lack of PTSD diagnoses. An LSE Arts exhibition of 16 images from the trip is on display in the atrium of LSE’s Old Building until 9 December.

Starting with Freud's concept of the psychic machine (Entwurf; Interpretation of Dreams; Beyond the Pleasure Principle) I will discuss Lacan's effort to elaborate this view with the help of 20 th-century research areas (computer science, linguistics, cybernetics, molecular biology, etc.), resulting in the famous theorem that the unconscious is structured as a language. Subsequently, two closely related questions will be addressed, resulting from a mutual encounter between psychoanalysis and AI, namely: How can psychoanalysis contribute to coming to terms with AI and to what extent does AI allow us to update psychoanalytic theories of the unconscious?

Farm women are suffering from a lot of health related problems along with some socio-economic constraints where farming has been listed as one of the ten most stressful occupations in the world. In turn, they are at risk for the development of stress and other mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression or even suicide. This is an important co-morbidity of physical problems and if left untreated they may invite other health issues. This will affect the financial aspect also. And as the farm women are home maker along with their farm work, they have to face the challenge both in home and workplace. The problem is mainly due to different issues in the working place like long working hours, financial uncertainty and family disturbances. A study on this topic, was carried out at Boinchigram village under Pandua Block in Hooghly district as they are also suffering the same, with objectives to generate classified information on occupational hazards of farm women, to estimate th...

Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) were found to be high among nurses especially those working in the hospital. One of the risk factors of MSDs is psychosocial factors apart from physical and ergonomic factors. However, limited study was found specifically looking at this association among nurses working at tertiary university hospital especially in Malaysia. Hence, the objective of this study is to assess the association between organizational psychosocial risk factors with MSDs among nurses working at tertiary university hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a total of 550 respondents among nurses in University Malaya Medical Centre working from all nursing working department. Samples were selected using Stratified Random Sampling based on nursing working location ratio. A multiple logistic regression was conducted to determine the association between organizational psychosocial factors with MSDs among study population. Results: Multiple logistic regression revealed that supervisor support was associated with MSDs (AOR 0.309, 95%CI 0.133-0.716) even after controlled with confounders such as age, number of children, income, history of musculoskeletal disease, employment grade, total employment duration, work schedule type and selected ergonomic factors. On the other hand, other psychosocial factors which include decision latitude, psychological job demand, co-worker support, and job insecurity were found not to be significant. Conclusion: The findings highlighted the relationships between organizational psychosocial factors and MSDs among nurses at tertiary university hospital specifically the role of supervisor support as a protective factor against MSDs among this working population. Hence, hospital top management should incorporate this element as one of the components in their program to reduce MSDs among nurses in the hospital.

This article presents the Cognosystemic Theory of Human Psychosocial Relational Construction (TCCR), an original theoretical proposal developed from and for the field of Social Work by Chilean social worker Jalin Eliezer Simunovic Menares. The TCCR emerges as a response to the historical absence of a unified and autonomous disciplinary framework, integrating contributions from phenomenology, social constructionism, systems theory, narrative cognition, memetics, and the bioecological model of human development.

Its central concept, the Cognosystem, is defined as the intersubjective narrative network that configures human psychosocial reality through multiple ecosystemic levels. The theory includes a detailed structure of narrative systems, explanatory hypotheses, a functional typology of cognosystemic memes, and a multilevel approach for professional analysis and intervention.

The article synthesizes the epistemological, theoretical, and operational foundations of the TCCR, offering conceptual tools for analyzing meaning-making processes, symbolic power, and narrative transformation. It also outlines practical applications in clinical, community, organizational, and macrosocial Social Work, consolidating a situated, complex, and transformative approach that strengthens the disciplinary identity of contemporary Social Work.

This study investigated the impact of anticipation and reinforcement mechanisms on cognitive performance across three experimental conditions: Tangible, Social, and Control. A total of 90 participants were randomly assigned to the three conditions and were made to complete multiple-choice question (MCQ) tests before and after an anticipation phase over the course of 5 consecutive days. SPSS 16 was used to perform test of significance for group differences in-terms of Independent Sample-t test, Paired sample t test and one-way ANOVA. Results indicated no significant differences in performance between groups before anticipation. However, after anticipation, significant disparities emerged, with the Tangible and Social groups demonstrating higher mean scores compared to the Control group. Within-group analyses revealed significant improvements in performance from before to after anticipation within the Tangible and Social groups. These findings put forward that expectancy of reinforcement interventions is sufficient enough to enhance cognitive performance and have implications for educational, training, and behavioral interventions. Further research is warranted to explore underlying mechanisms and long-term effects.

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries, including Indonesia. Drug resistance, in combination with other factors, results in even more increased morbidity and mortality due to tuberculosis. Globally, there were about 0.5 million cases of multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). The WHO reported an alarming rise of not only MDR-TB but also of extreme drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) globally. This study aimed to determine the associations of perceived health care behavior and perceived quality of care with MDR-TB in Central Java, Indonesia. Subjects and Method: This was a case-control study conducted in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia, from August 2017 to January 2018. A sample of 309 subjects was selected for this study, consisting of 81 MDR-TB cases and 228 non MDR-TB controls. The dependent variable was MDR-TB. The independent variables were perceived health provider behavior and perceived quality of care. M...

Research on recovery has proliferated in recent years. Some investigators have advanced stages of change models that segment the overall process of recovery into discrete and sequential phases, through which a person progresses from being overwhelmed by mental illness to taking on an increasingly active role in understanding, managing and overcoming the impact of psychiatric disability. The authors review this body of literature, and reflect on the contributions and limitations of stages of change approaches to understanding mental health recovery. They conclude that stages of change models need to more accurately reflect the non-linear nature of recovery, the fact that processes are influenced by person-disorder-environment interactions, and the fact that the persons own motivations for change and decisions in this regard while of central importance are by no means exclusive factors in recovery, as they do not take into account sufficiently such issues as discrimination and the pre...

In line with the contemporary shift towards assessing emotion-based constructs across positive and negative emotions, this study presents an investigation on the clinical relevance of assessing two broadly studied emotion regulation strategies, cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression, across positive and negative emotions. More specifically, the study aimed (1) to examine psychometric properties of a first Polish version of the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire – Positive/Negative (ERQ-PN), and (2) to investigate whether, where and why the assessment of emotional valence (positive vs negative) is needed for a more nuanced understanding of two emotion regulation processes. The sample comprised 391 Polish adults aged 18–73, who filled out the ERQ-PN, and a series of short self-report questionnaires on anxiety and depression symptoms, well-being, and emotion regulation difficulties. The Polish ERQ-PN has demonstrated strong psychometric properties, including the intended four-factor structure, which was invariant across females and males. Using a series of various analyses, we have found empirical support for the importance of distinguishing emotional valence in the examined emotion regulation strategies. Among the four strategies, cognitive reappraisal of negative emotions has emerged as the most clinically relevant, showing strong associations with better mental health outcomes. Theoretically, these findings support the process model of emotion regulation, demonstrating that various emotion regulation strategies have specific links with mental health outcomes, with these links being more or less pronounced depending on the emotional valence. Given its strong psychometric properties and high clinical relevance, the ERQ-PN is a good measure of emotion regulation strategies across positive and negative emotions.

Mental illness and homelessness are interlinked and constitute a vicious circle. Persons who are suffering from mental illness may get separated from their families because of their psychopathology or cognitive distortion. Sometimes they may not be able to recall their names and family residential address and wander away to faraway places. Being part of society is the key to having the important things in life that everyone wants. A person who is suffering from schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder also needs good health, relationships, food, shelter, and employment. With the help of new technology, like Google maps, and Aadhaar fingerprint, we can decrease the time spent for tracing the families of persons with mental illness and reintegrate the patients with their family members. Here, through this case study, an attempt has been made to discuss the efforts made and challenges faced concerning the reintegration of mentally ill persons with a special focus on enhancing social networks by using newer technology.

This qualitative study sought to explore deaf students access to counselling services at the University of Education, Winneba. The study was underpinned by Murray's system of needs theory, phenomenological research was adopted as the design and a purposive sampling technique was used to select twelve deaf students and two counsellors for the study. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed thematically via verbatim transcriptions, coding, drawing of themes and discussions of findings. The findings of the study indicated that deaf students have unique counselling needs such as educational needs, financial, health and personal needs that are often not adequately addressed by the existing counselling services at the University of Education, Winneba. The findings again revealed that deaf students often perceived counselling as mere advise-giving, not relevant for the needs and is meant for the hearing students only. Deaf students however, as revealed by the students resort to accessing counselling services from lecturers, church leaders, peers and sign language interpreters who are most times closer to them and who again can communicate with them through sign language. Based on the study's findings, the study recommended collaboration between lecturers who offer counselling services and the University counselling professionals, lecturers should be aware of their role as facilitators and the limits of their counselling capabilities, The University Management in collaboration with Counseling Unit should recruit and train counselors who are proficient in sign language and have a deep understanding of deaf culture and experiences. The Counseling Unit should offer online counseling options with sign language interpretation for students who may face challenges accessing on-campus services.

A cancer diagnosis has a profound psychological impact on patients and their families. This study explores the emotional and psychological responses to a cancer diagnosis, the coping strategies employed by patients and families, and the most effective support mechanisms. Data was collected from 100 cancer patients and their family members through surveys and interviews. Key findings revealed that anxiety, depression, and uncertainty were common psychological responses, but the presence of strong social support networks and counselling significantly mitigated these effects. The data analysis showed that active coping mechanisms, such as seeking social support and engaging in problem-solving were associated with lower levels of psychological distress. These findings emphasise the importance of psychological care and social support systems in managing the emotional burden of cancer for both patients and families.

Introduction: This systematic review aimed to investigate the level of participation, obstacles, and facilitator factors that influence activities of daily living among persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in four online databases, namely Google Scholar, PubMed, OT Seeker, and Cochrane Library covering the ten-years period from January 2012 to December 2022. Inclusion criteria encompassed original published studies in English focusing on daily activities, work, participation, obstacles, and facilitators in persons with SCI. Non-peer review sources (e.g., abstracts, grey literature, preprints), and studies unrelated to occupational therapy were excluded. The selected studies were assessed for quality using McMaster University Occupational Therapy Evidence-Based Practice critical review form. Results: Out of the 678 articles identified, ten studies were included after the screening, exploring participation in daily living activities, employment, return to work, leisure activities, family tasks, and community mobility among persons with SCI. Obstacles and facilitators influencing participation in activities of daily living were classified using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) framework. This review highlighted that long-term participation is challenging for persons with SCI, affected by obstacles such as body functions, pain, low self-esteem, and environmental and social factors. Conclusion: The findings underscore the importance of adopting a multidisciplinary rehabilitation approach to enhance participation in daily activities for persons with SCI. Occupational therapy plays a significant role in improving participation levels among persons with SCI.

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полегшити когнітивну й емоційну обробку травмівної /негативної стресової події, усвідомити, переосмислити та прийняти особистий досвід подолання наслідків впливу стресових чинників, а психологу ‒ в екологічний фасилітативний спосіб сприяти його ПДЗ.

acquire genome sequences. The antimicrobial resistance profiles were obtained using ResFinder (tu.dk/services/ResFinder/). From the 13 Kp considered, 6 strains (46.2 %) showed the presence of several beta-lactam genes. The blaSHV gene was carried by 12 Kp (92.3%); of these strains, 5 also carried blaTEM (41.7%) and 3 also blaCTX-M (25.0%) genes. Only 1 Kp strain showed the presence of blaOKP-A gene. All the 13 Kp carried the oqxA and oqxB genes. Of these strains, 4 also highlighted the presence of qnrB or qnrS plasmid-mediated gene for quinolone resistance. Regarding aminoglycoside resistance, 6 Kp strains (46.2%) carried aph, aadA and aaC genes, linked to gentamicin and streptomycin resistance protein. These preliminary results emphasize the need of further studies on more several samples, to better understand the antimicrobial resistance of Kp strains, the hypothetical transmission of MDR Kp from foods to consumers and the potential risk posed to food safety, environmental and public health. The increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae requires the need to investigate more foods and environmental samples to ensure consumer safety and public health. Public health safety requires a major knowledge of the hypothetical mechanisms and routes of transmission of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Psychosocial Disorders and Education Education is not merely a process of knowledge transmission; it is a journey that nurtures the holistic development of the individual. Particularly in early childhood, psychosocial development is inextricably linked with the educational experience. As a young teacher, I have witnessed this journey through the boundless curiosity of a fiveyear-old and the desire for self-actualization in a seventy-year-old learner. But my deepest connection with teaching has been forged through students who feel "different"-those who struggle to articulate their emotions or explain their behaviors. Although I teach English across various grade levels, what captures my attention is rarely a textbook dialogue, but rather a distant gaze. I recognize that look all too well; it resonates with my own experiences growing up with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Living with ADHD complicates learning, forming friendships, developing habits, and even remaining seated. In such circumstances, it becomes essential to embrace one's differences through self-awareness and understanding, rather than resisting them. I was fortunate to be curious, eager to learn and explore. And I am equally fortunate now to bring my past experiences into my teaching practice.

Addiction is a multidimensional question and not only the life of the person who uses it but affects the whole society in general. For this reason, the treatment of addiction needs to be handled in a multifaceted way. This article is written to identification of knowledge about early intervention and current psychosocial approaches in the treatment of substance use disorders. Today, the effectiveness of early intervention and psychosocial approaches is known in the treatment of substance use disorders. Early intervention includes informing individuals about the risk of substance use, identifying risky behaviors associated with substance use, and directing individuals to treatment. Increasing the motivation about the treatment process of the addicted person, counseling for family, structured therapies, various self-help groups are examples of psychosocial approaches.

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Clergy Characteristics as Predictors of Mental Health Literacy by Jodi D. Vermaas Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Counselor Education and Supervision Walden University September 2016 Abstract The mental health literacy (MHL) rates of Christian clergy in the United States remains underinvestigated in the current literature. This gap of knowledge is problematic for the large numbers of individuals with mental illness who seek assistance from clergy and may receive inadequate care for their concerns. As theoretically designated by the behavioral models of health care and MHL research, denomination-type, educational variables, and demographic characteristics were investigated as potential predictors of MHL. A sample of 238 Christian clergy from throughout the United States completed the web-based Mental Health Literacy Scale and demographic questionnaire. Results of analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed no signific...

This paper shares some methodological and epistemological considerations that emerged of a research, in Argentina, on processes of educational inclusion and exclusion of young disabled women based on their accounts. Through semi-structured interviews and observations, a qualitative study was conducted in four regular and special schools at the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, over a two-year period. The research approach articulated contributions of the gender theory and the disability social studies or Disability Studies. According to the theoretical perspectives adopted, the point of view of the young women is approached regarding processes of educational inclusion and exclusion, as simultaneously the researchers' views on these processes are problematized. Thus, this article presents the articulation of methodological perspectives developed to access the young women's accounts, as well as a set of considerations raised in the development of the field work which was organized in three axes: the notion of disabled women as a subject interrogated but not heard; the unequal relationship between researcher and subject; and the researcher's perceptions of the subject.

Background Loneliness is more pronounced in individuals with diabetes; however, limited studies have investigated loneliness and its risk factors. This study estimated the pooled prevalence of loneliness and identified its risk factors in individuals with diabetes. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies was conducted. CINAHL, Cochrane, Embase, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched from their inception to September 22, 2023. We systematically searched and analyzed 10 studies involving 6036 individuals with diabetes to determine the pooled prevalence of loneliness. Five studies provided information on risk factors. Using a random-effects model, we calculated prevalence rates and odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals. Results The overall prevalence of loneliness was 31.1% and severe loneliness was 4.6%. White race, lower education level, middle income, low income, longer diabetes duration, lower cognitive function, living alone, previous loneliness experience, and depression were identified as significant risk factors for loneliness in individuals with diabetes. Conclusion Over 30% of individuals with diabetes experience loneliness. Several sociodemographic factors, low cognitive function, and depression are risk factors for loneliness.

The pattern of recent decades, in so-called Western societies, has been one of the major advances in legislation on matters of sexual and reproductive equality and rights. As Liguori and Lamas (2003) mention, these advances demonstrate that issues of "acceptance" or "non-acceptance" are not related to an intrinsic essence based on biological differences between people, but rather on historically, culturally and politically attributed values. The canons of sex and gender established by the dominant patriarchal system have tended to consider some practices and expressions of sex/ gender problematic because they do not conform to dichotomies such as nature-culture, sex-gender and man-woman, which, in turn, are deeply related to each other (Bornstein

Background: Since, a few reliable intervention training as a preventive measure to sport injuries in Handball is available so far. It was, therefore, thought desirable to prepare a training intervention, in addition, so that occurrence of sports injuries may be reduced. Objective: to evaluate the effect of a preventive program included passive stretching of muscle groups and relaxation technique as post-exercise cool down in Iranian professional Handball players. Participants: Eight of ten 15 clubs for professional male players (n=154; 80%) and all six clubs for professional female players (n=125; 100%) from the eight Province of the Iran Handball Associations participated in this study. One men club, comprising of 18 male and one women club comprising 24 female players, age varying from 17 to 32 years were selected randomly and participated voluntarily as experimental group. Other men and women clubs (237 players) were observed as control group. Setting: The duration of league in one season, was divided in 3 equal phases. Intervention program was done at the end of every day, as a cool down, during second phase (Intervention Phase) in both men and women clubs of experimental group. During one season, the physicians or physiotherapists of all 14 clubs reported sports injuries on a standardized injury report form. Results: Incidence of injuries in Iranian professional handball players was 32.9 per 1000 player match hours and 1.35 per 1000 player training hours. Fewer injuries occurred during matches (63:37.3%) than during training sessions (106:62.7%). There occurred no significant differences in numbers of total injuries between intervention phase (II) and two other control phases in experimental group. But there was significant difference among number of "Musculotendinous injuries" of three phases of experimental group. Conclusion: Combination of "Passive stretching and relaxation exercises" following "Conventional training" may prove better than "Conventional training session only", for reduction in occurrence of "Musculotendinous unit" injuries.

Background: Since, a few reliable intervention training as a preventive measure to sport injuries in Handball is available so far. It was, therefore, thought desirable to prepare a training intervention, in addition, so that occurrence of sports injuries may be reduced. Objective: to evaluate the effect of a preventive program included passive stretching of muscle groups and relaxation technique as post-exercise cool down in Iranian professional Handball players. Participants: Eight of ten 15 clubs for professional male players (n=154; 80%) and all six clubs for professional female players (n=125; 100%) from the eight Province of the Iran Handball Associations participated in this study. One men club, comprising of 18 male and one women club comprising 24 female players, age varying from 17 to 32 years were selected randomly and participated voluntarily as experimental group. Other men and women clubs (237 players) were observed as control group. Setting: The duration of league in o...

When a parent anticipates a child's return home from residential treatment, there are many fears of the unknown. In order to better understand the process of transition from residential treatment to home, 17 families who were identified as having made especially effective transitions home, were queried in 38 separate interviews (14 fathers, 13 mothers, and 11 daughters). These findings were cross-fertilized with insights from another interview study of 125 families. Key themes from these interviews, relevant to successful transition, include (a) transferring groundwork to home, (b) navigating fear and expectations, (c) beginning to trust one's child, (d) caution about threatening social influencesl (e) structure that works for one's family, (f) an enriching atmosphere at home, (g) parent willingness to change, and (h) the possibility of bounce-back. Overall, we observed that families who largely operate out of panic or perfectionism appear, in many cases, to respond in reactive ways that place their daughter at greater risk for experiencing transitional problems. We share these findings in order to help professionals and parents facilitate a more comfortable and successful transition experience for youth and families. Alpine Academy is affiliated with Utah Youth Village, one of Utah's oldest charities providing treatment to children and families in crisis.

When a parent anticipates a child's return home from residential treatment, there are many fears of the unknown. In order to better understand the process of transition from residential treatment to home, 17 families who were identified as having made especially effective transitions home, were queried in 38 separate interviews (14 fathers, 13 mothers, and 11 daughters). These findings were cross-fertilized with insights from another interview study of 125 families. Key themes from these interviews, relevant to successful transition, include (a) transferring groundwork to home, (b) navigating fear and expectations, (c) beginning to trust one's child, (d) caution about threatening social influencesl (e) structure that works for one's family, (f) an enriching atmosphere at home, (g) parent willingness to change, and (h) the possibility of bounce-back. Overall, we observed that families who largely operate out of panic or perfectionism appear, in many cases, to respond in reactive ways that place their daughter at greater risk for experiencing transitional problems. We share these findings in order to help professionals and parents facilitate a more comfortable and successful transition experience for youth and families. Alpine Academy is affiliated with Utah Youth Village, one of Utah's oldest charities providing treatment to children and families in crisis.

Childhood obesity rates in the United States have risen since the 1980s and are especially high among racial minorities. Researchers document differentials in obesity rates by race, socioeconomic status, school characteristics, and place. In this study, the authors examine the impact of race on the likelihood of obesity at the student, school, and county levels and the interactions between student race and school racial composition. The data are from 74,661 third to fifth grade students in 317 schools in 38 North Carolina counties. Multilevel logistic regression models showed that racial differences in the likelihood of obesity persisted even when racial composition and socioeconomic disadvantage at the school level were controlled. The differences between white and nonwhite students slightly decreased once school-level measures were added. The magnitude of the effects of student-level race on the relative odds of obesity varied according to the racial composition of the school. The...