Grace W. K. Ho
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View article: A multidisciplinary expert consensus on optimal acute adult psychiatric inpatient care in Hong Kong
A multidisciplinary expert consensus on optimal acute adult psychiatric inpatient care in Hong Kong Open
Introduction The number of psychiatric inpatient beds has been significantly decreased since the deinstitutionalisation movement began in the 1950s. Subsequent efforts have largely focused on developing psychiatric services based on commun…
View article: The Effectiveness of AI Chatbots in Alleviating Mental Distress and Promoting Health Behaviors Among Adolescents and Young Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Effectiveness of AI Chatbots in Alleviating Mental Distress and Promoting Health Behaviors Among Adolescents and Young Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background The prevalence of mental distress and health risk behaviors among adolescents and young adults has emerged as a pressing public health concern. Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have been increasingly recognized for their po…
View article: Secondary school teachers’ experiences of supporting students with mental health issues: a systematic review and meta-aggregation of qualitative studies
Secondary school teachers’ experiences of supporting students with mental health issues: a systematic review and meta-aggregation of qualitative studies Open
Background Mental health issues in adolescents is steadily increasing, mainly since the rise of social media, the concomitant effects of internet use and other problems associated with academic performance, familial abuse and bullying. Sec…
View article: Investigating ICD-11 adjustment disorder among college students in Taiwan using the Chinese version of the International Adjustment Disorder Questionnaire
Investigating ICD-11 adjustment disorder among college students in Taiwan using the Chinese version of the International Adjustment Disorder Questionnaire Open
Background: The 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases has redefined adjustment disorder and the International Adjustment Disorder Questionnaire (IADQ) was developed to assess the symptoms and diagnostic criteria. The…
View article: Disempowerment Among Adults With Chronic Illness: A Concept Analysis Using the Walker and Avant Method
Disempowerment Among Adults With Chronic Illness: A Concept Analysis Using the Walker and Avant Method Open
Aim To clarify the concept of disempowerment in adults with chronic illness. Design The Walker and Avant approach to concept analysis was used. Methods A systematic literature search was performed on 14 February 2024, using the following d…
View article: Associations between optimism and mental health in postradiotherapy cancer survivors: a cross-sectional survey study
Associations between optimism and mental health in postradiotherapy cancer survivors: a cross-sectional survey study Open
Objectives Cancer patients often experience psychological distress, while optimism has been identified as a protective factor. However, the mental health of postradiotherapy cancer survivors and its association with optimism remain largely…
View article: The Experiences of A Mindfulness-Based Workshop: A Focus Group Study
The Experiences of A Mindfulness-Based Workshop: A Focus Group Study Open
This study used a focus group approach, inviting participants to an eight-week workshop on mindfulness that met for two hours each week. The program integrated mindfulness techniques aimed at enhancing both physical and mental well-being. …
View article: Social distancing and mental health two years into a global pandemic: a sequential exploratory mixed-methods investigation in Hong Kong
Social distancing and mental health two years into a global pandemic: a sequential exploratory mixed-methods investigation in Hong Kong Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the implementation of social distancing measures on an unprecedented scale, but their impacts on the mental health of the general public, especially in places with strict and prolonged restrict…
View article: Bidirectional relationships among complex PTSD, dissociation, and psychotic symptoms in two samples
Bidirectional relationships among complex PTSD, dissociation, and psychotic symptoms in two samples Open
Background: Although trauma-related symptoms (e.g. complex PTSD and dissociative symptoms) and psychotic symptoms often co-occur, little is known about the complex relationships among these symptoms over time.Objective: This study examined…
View article: The co-occurrence of depression and dissociation: The relevance of childhood trauma
The co-occurrence of depression and dissociation: The relevance of childhood trauma Open
Recent studies showed that dissociation may be common and persistent in people with depression. Dissociation also predicts subsequent depressive symptoms. Both conditions have been linked with trauma exposure. Yet, little is known about th…
View article: How Do You Become Resilient? A Critical Realist Explanation of the Youth Resilience Process
How Do You Become Resilient? A Critical Realist Explanation of the Youth Resilience Process Open
Adversities serve as risks, but also opportunities to acquire capacities to adjust positively in future stressors. There is now considerable agreement that resilience should be viewed as a process. However, a key question remains: Why do s…
View article: A Generic Review of Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A Generic Review of Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Open
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a well-established intervention for mitigating psychological issues by modifying maladaptive cognitive and behavioral patterns. However, delivery of CBT is often constrained by resource limitations and…
View article: Effectiveness of Cognitive‐Based Interventions on Psychological Distress in Adolescents With Physical Disabilities: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Effectiveness of Cognitive‐Based Interventions on Psychological Distress in Adolescents With Physical Disabilities: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
Adolescents with physical disabilities experience common psychological distress that interacts with impaired physical function. While cognitive‐based interventions have been implemented for adolescents with physical disabilities, their eff…
View article: Editorial: Long-term well-being and mental health in a public health emergency
Editorial: Long-term well-being and mental health in a public health emergency Open
Citation: Xie GYJ, Kennedy GA, Ho GWK and Sampaio F (2024) Editorial: Long-term well-being and mental health in a public health emergency. Front. Psychiatry 15:1433053. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1433053
View article: Living in fear at the unpredictability of mental health issues in the classroom: a phenomenological study of secondary school teachers in encountering students with mental health issues
Living in fear at the unpredictability of mental health issues in the classroom: a phenomenological study of secondary school teachers in encountering students with mental health issues Open
Background The prevalence of mental health issues among secondary school students is on the rise. Secondary school teachers, outside the home environment, are often in a prime position to identify adolescents facing mental health challenge…
View article: Visitor characteristics and changes in mental health stigma after attending the Mind Space mental health experience exhibition
Visitor characteristics and changes in mental health stigma after attending the Mind Space mental health experience exhibition Open
Introduction Mind Space is an experiential mental health exhibition in Hong Kong, aiming to raise public awareness and provide education regarding mental health. This prepost study aimed to 1) examine the relationships between visitors’ ch…
View article: Effectiveness of a videoconferencing group-based dyad acceptance and commitment therapy on the quality of life of chronic heart failure patients and their family caregivers: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Effectiveness of a videoconferencing group-based dyad acceptance and commitment therapy on the quality of life of chronic heart failure patients and their family caregivers: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Open
Background Chronic heart failure (CHF) poses a significant burden on both patients and their family caregivers (FCs), as it is associated with psychological distress and impaired quality of life (QOL). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (AC…
View article: Prevalence and validity of ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD: A population-based survey of Hong Kong adults
Prevalence and validity of ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD: A population-based survey of Hong Kong adults Open
The present study aimed to report the prevalence of ICD-11 posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD) in the general adult Hong Kong population, and examine the validity of the Chinese International Trauma Questionnaire …
View article: ICD-11 post-traumatic stress disorder and complex post-traumatic stress disorder in mental health support-seeking former-serving Australian defence force veterans
ICD-11 post-traumatic stress disorder and complex post-traumatic stress disorder in mental health support-seeking former-serving Australian defence force veterans Open
Background: ICD-11 complex post-traumatic stress disorder is a more severe condition than post-traumatic stress disorder, and recent studies indicate it is more prevalent among military samples. In this study, we tested the psychometric pr…
View article: Parent-reported posttraumatic stress reactions in children and adolescents: Findings from the mental health of parents and children in Ukraine study.
Parent-reported posttraumatic stress reactions in children and adolescents: Findings from the mental health of parents and children in Ukraine study. Open
Russia's war escalation in Ukraine resulted in an increased estimated prevalence of war-related PTSD in children of various ages. Urgent efforts to increase the capacity of national pediatric mental health services are critically needed to…
View article: Investigating the latent structure of the International Trauma Questionnaire to assess <i>ICD‐11</i> posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD in an adult civilian sample during the Ukraine war
Investigating the latent structure of the International Trauma Questionnaire to assess <i>ICD‐11</i> posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD in an adult civilian sample during the Ukraine war Open
The symptom structure of ICD‐11 posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD) and the validity of the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) are yet to be tested among civilians in an active war zone. The present investig…
View article: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD): A Network Analysis in a Highly Traumatized Clinical Sample
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD): A Network Analysis in a Highly Traumatized Clinical Sample Open
Whether complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD) diagnoses differ substantially enough to warrant separate diagnostic classifications has been a subject of controversy for years. To contribute…
View article: War exposure, posttraumatic stress disorder, and complex posttraumatic stress disorder among parents living in Ukraine during the Russian war
War exposure, posttraumatic stress disorder, and complex posttraumatic stress disorder among parents living in Ukraine during the Russian war Open
Background High rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been documented in war‐affected populations. The prevalence of Complex PTSD (CPTSD) has never been assessed in an active war zone. Here, we provide initial data on war‐rela…
View article: A Community-Based Participatory Research Approach to Developing and Testing Social and Behavioural Interventions to Reduce the Spread of SARS-CoV-2: A Protocol for the ‘COPAR for COVID’ Programme of Research with Five Interconnected Studies in the Hong Kong Context
A Community-Based Participatory Research Approach to Developing and Testing Social and Behavioural Interventions to Reduce the Spread of SARS-CoV-2: A Protocol for the ‘COPAR for COVID’ Programme of Research with Five Interconnected Studies in the Hong Kong Context Open
Background: While a number of population preventive measures for COVID-19 exist that help to decrease the spread of the virus in the community, there are still many areas in preventative efforts that need improvement or refinement, particu…
View article: War exposure, PTSD, and Complex PTSD among parents living in Ukraine during the Russian war
War exposure, PTSD, and Complex PTSD among parents living in Ukraine during the Russian war Open
Background: High rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been documented in war-affected populations. The prevalence of CPTSD has never been assessed in an active war zone. Here, we provide initial data on war-related experience…
View article: Validation of the International Trauma Questionnaire—Child and Adolescent Version (ITQ-CA) in a Chinese mental health service seeking adolescent sample
Validation of the International Trauma Questionnaire—Child and Adolescent Version (ITQ-CA) in a Chinese mental health service seeking adolescent sample Open
Background The International Trauma Questionnaire—Child and Adolescent version (ITQ-CA) is a self-report measure that assesses posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (CPTSD) based on the diagnostic formulation of the 11th ve…