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BackgroundAntipsychotic medication is recommended in the treatment of first-episode psychosis (FEP). Modern international guidelines do not recommend using antipsychotic medication with a high risk of weight-inducing…
IntroductionNegative affect is strongly associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs). Accordingly, the ability to regulate intense negative affective states may be central to understanding the emergence and…
IntroductionPsychological recovery after the acute COVID-19 emergency has been uneven, and brief non-diagnostic markers that stratify vulnerability may support public mental health monitoring. We examined whether…
IntroductionAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) screening requires multimodal biomarkers to capture the heterogeneous neurological and behavioral phenotypes. Current screening approaches remain siloed across EEG analysis and…
ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the associations among emotional neglect (EN), stress-is-enhancing mindset (SIEM), stress-is-debilitating mindset (SIDM), and positive mental health (PMH).MethodsThe…
BackgroundAdolescent mental health and suicidality represent growing global public health concerns, yet comparative evidence from the Middle East remains limited. This study examined the prevalence and correlates of…
IntroductionFew studies have examined the physical complaints, emotional aspects, behavioral indicators, and quality of life associated with series watching (PCSW) across cultural contexts.MethodsThis multicenter…
IntroductionQuiet quitting, whereby employees limit their effort to the minimum requirements of their job descriptions, represents an emerging form of voluntary disengagement that is particularly prevalent amongst Gen Z…
ObjectiveTo investigate the current status of self-compassion and occupational burnout and to examine their correlation among young and middle-aged nurses aged 18–45 years.MethodsUsing a combined purposive and…
IntroductionCannabis use has been linked to alterations in cognitive control and emotional processing, although findings vary according to use pattern and abstinence status. This pilot study examined whether emotional…
IntroductionHikikomori, characterized by prolonged and severe social withdrawal, has attracted growing international attention as research has extended beyond its original Japanese context. This study examines the growth…
BackgroundGovernment performance evaluation serves as a critical measure of governmental work. Individuals play a pivotal role in evaluating government performance. Their perceptions and assessments of government…
IntroductionIn the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, the demand for personalized and data driven career guidance has become increasingly critical. Traditional career counseling methods often rely on…
ObjectiveThe rapid growth of e-commerce has made online impulsive buying (OIB) an increasingly significant consumer behavior. However, the psychological processes underlying this behavior—particularly the role of…
Based on the landscape perception theory and human factors methods, this study adopted eye-tracking and multimodal physiological monitoring to explore the effects of age-friendly rehabilitative landscapes on stress…
BackgroundBased on the Control-Value Theory of Achievement Emotions, this study aimed to examine the associations between academic emotions and self-efficacy among nursing undergraduates, and to provide a theoretical…
Male university students commonly experience gender role stress derived from traditional masculine norms, yet there is a lack of targeted and acceptable psychological interventions for this population. High-intensity…
IntroductionOutdoor landscape sketching is widely used in higher art education to develop students’ artistic skills and aesthetic perception. However, its potential psychological benefits and the mechanisms linking…
ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the effects and potential mechanisms of an exercise intervention (EI) combined with psychologically informed patient education (PE) on tibial loading and associated risk factors in…
ObjectiveThis pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated the feasibility and preliminary effects of a Coping-Focused Dyadic Family Resilience Intervention (CFFRI) for Chinese breast cancer survivor-caregiver…
The technological environment of the information age is reshaping our ways of perceiving art, leading to the prevalence of cognitive fragmentation and experience disconnection as a common symptom of modernity. This…
IntroductionProsodic focus marking plays a central role in conveying information structure, yet little is known about how Mandarin-speaking children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) use acoustic cues to signal…
IntroductionThis study examined the contribution of AI enhanced learning activities to the digital literacy of preservice early childhood education student teachers.MethodsA quantitative post-intervention explanatory…
BackgroundDigital tools are increasingly integrated into parenting, but their psychological costs remain unclear. This study investigates whether digitally-mediated parenting intensity predicts emotional exhaustion among…
IntroductionUniversity students commonly experience mental health challenges and cognitive burdens associated with academic stress and sedentary lifestyles. High-intensity interval training has been proposed as a…
In recent years, commercial lightweight electroencephalography (EEG) headsets are gaining popularity in neuroscience. These devices commonly utilize only a few dry electrodes in specific locations and signal quality is…
Rapid-acting antidepressants like ketamine and serotonergic psychedelics show promise for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), but the molecular mechanisms that contribute to their therapeutic effects remain unclear…
The primate brain exhibits complex RNA alternative splicing heterogeneity crucial for functional complexity, yet systematic spatial isoform characterization has been lacking. We developed Fullscope-seq, a full-length…
The development of dual agonists for the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor (GIPR) has been a landmark moment in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and…
The evaluation of automotive sound quality is of considerable significance for improving driving comfort. However, existing methodologies suffer from notable limitations, including inconsistencies in subjective…