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View article: Correction: Hazan-Liran and Levkovich (2025). The Weight of Loneliness: Family Resilience and Social Support Among Parents of Children with and Without Special Needs. Social Sciences 14: 531
Correction: Hazan-Liran and Levkovich (2025). The Weight of Loneliness: Family Resilience and Social Support Among Parents of Children with and Without Special Needs. Social Sciences 14: 531 Open
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View article: Associations between Teachers' Attitudes and Perceived Barriers and their Self-Reported Responses to Students Engaging in NSSI: A Mixed-Methods Analysis
Associations between Teachers' Attitudes and Perceived Barriers and their Self-Reported Responses to Students Engaging in NSSI: A Mixed-Methods Analysis Open
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among adolescents, defined as deliberate self-inflicted harm without suicidal intent, is often employed as a coping mechanism for emotional distress. Effectively addressing NSSI requires timely referral to p…
View article: The Weight of Loneliness: Family Resilience and Social Support Among Parents of Children with and Without Special Needs
The Weight of Loneliness: Family Resilience and Social Support Among Parents of Children with and Without Special Needs Open
Background: Raising children with special needs presents unique emotional and practical challenges, often increasing parental loneliness and diminishing perceived social support, both of which can undermine family resilience. Although prev…
View article: Editorial: Empowering suicide prevention efforts with generative AI technology
Editorial: Empowering suicide prevention efforts with generative AI technology Open
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View article: Partners in Practice: Primary Care Physicians Define the Role of Artificial Intelligence
Partners in Practice: Primary Care Physicians Define the Role of Artificial Intelligence Open
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) shows strong potential to transform primary care by streamlining workflows, improving diagnostics, and enhancing patient outcomes. However, integration faces barriers, including PCPs’ concerns about…
View article: A step toward the future? evaluating GenAI QPR simulation training for mental health gatekeepers
A step toward the future? evaluating GenAI QPR simulation training for mental health gatekeepers Open
Background Suicide remains a leading cause of preventable death, placing a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide. Effective suicide prevention relies not only on mental health professionals but also on well-trained gatekeepers…
View article: Age and Gender Differences in Emotional and Behavioral Functioning Among Youth Referred to a Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic at a Public Hospital
Age and Gender Differences in Emotional and Behavioral Functioning Among Youth Referred to a Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic at a Public Hospital Open
Background: Emotional and behavioral difficulties are prevalent among children and adolescents referred for psychiatric care. This study examined how these challenges vary across age and gender, including regulatory functioning. It also ex…
View article: Prolonged grief disorder in bereaved parents: Exploring impacts and treatment pathways
Prolonged grief disorder in bereaved parents: Exploring impacts and treatment pathways Open
Prolonged grief disorder (PGD) is characterized by intense and persistent grief that significantly impairs daily functioning. For bereaved parents, the loss of a child represents an unparalleled emotional challenge, placing them at heighte…
View article: Attributional patterns toward students with and without learning disabilities: Artificial intelligence models vs. trainee teachers
Attributional patterns toward students with and without learning disabilities: Artificial intelligence models vs. trainee teachers Open
This study explored differences in the attributional patterns of four advanced artificial intelligence (AI) Large Language Models (LLMs): ChatGPT3.5, ChatGPT4, Claude, and Gemini) by focusing on feedback, frustration, sympathy, and expecta…
View article: Supporting caregivers: Enhancing parental well-being through resources for autism care in school-based family counselling
Supporting caregivers: Enhancing parental well-being through resources for autism care in school-based family counselling Open
Despite the rise in autism diagnoses and the growing need for parental support, few studies have examined how a sense of control reduces distress. This study explored relationships between social support, sense of control, stress, anxiety …
View article: The externalization of internal experiences in psychotherapy through generative artificial intelligence: a theoretical, clinical, and ethical analysis
The externalization of internal experiences in psychotherapy through generative artificial intelligence: a theoretical, clinical, and ethical analysis Open
Introduction Externalization techniques are well established in psychotherapy approaches, including narrative therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. These methods elicit internal experiences such as emotions and make them tangible throu…
View article: Evaluating Diagnostic Accuracy and Treatment Efficacy in Mental Health: A Comparative Analysis of Large Language Model Tools and Mental Health Professionals
Evaluating Diagnostic Accuracy and Treatment Efficacy in Mental Health: A Comparative Analysis of Large Language Model Tools and Mental Health Professionals Open
Large language models (LLMs) offer promising possibilities in mental health, yet their ability to assess disorders and recommend treatments remains underexplored. This quantitative cross-sectional study evaluated four LLMs (Gemini (Gemini …
View article: Is Artificial Intelligence the Next Co-Pilot for Primary Care in Diagnosing and Recommending Treatments for Depression?
Is Artificial Intelligence the Next Co-Pilot for Primary Care in Diagnosing and Recommending Treatments for Depression? Open
Depression poses significant challenges to global healthcare systems and impacts the quality of life of individuals and their family members. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have had a transformative impact on the diagn…
View article: The role of generative artificial intelligence in evaluating adherence to responsible press media reports on suicide: A multisite, three-language study
The role of generative artificial intelligence in evaluating adherence to responsible press media reports on suicide: A multisite, three-language study Open
Background Improving media adherence to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines is crucial for preventing suicidal behaviors in the general population. However, there is currently no valid, rapid, and effective method to evaluate the ad…
View article: Can large language models be sensitive to culture suicide risk assessment?
Can large language models be sensitive to culture suicide risk assessment? Open
Suicide remains a pressing global public health issue. Previous studies have shown the promise of Generative Intelligent (GenAI) Large Language Models (LLMs) in assessing suicide risk in relation to professionals. But the considerations an…
View article: “We felt so alone, but at least we felt it together”: Self‐compassion among teachers
“We felt so alone, but at least we felt it together”: Self‐compassion among teachers Open
In recent years, the topic of self‐compassion has attracted increasing attention in the literature, yet little is known about teachers' perceptions of self‐compassion in their daily practice. This qualitative study adopted a phenomenologic…
View article: School Counsellors’ Perspectives on the Loss of a Colleague: A Qualitative Study
School Counsellors’ Perspectives on the Loss of a Colleague: A Qualitative Study Open
Background: The loss of a co-worker always evokes complex emotions. Such a loss is particularly challenging for those who spend many hours at work and develop close interpersonal relationships with their colleagues. While many studies have…
View article: Non-Suicidal Self-Injury among Adolescents: Effect of Knowledge, Attitudes, Role Perceptions, and Barriers in Mental Health Care on Teachers’ Responses
Non-Suicidal Self-Injury among Adolescents: Effect of Knowledge, Attitudes, Role Perceptions, and Barriers in Mental Health Care on Teachers’ Responses Open
Background: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) involves the deliberate harm of one’s body without the intent to commit suicide and is particularly concerning among adolescents. Teachers play a critical role as gatekeepers in identifying and a…
View article: Assessing Teacher Morale, Job Satisfaction, and Burnout in Israel: Navigating the Impact of COVID-19 from Intrapersonal and Environmental Perspectives
Assessing Teacher Morale, Job Satisfaction, and Burnout in Israel: Navigating the Impact of COVID-19 from Intrapersonal and Environmental Perspectives Open
The present study explored teacher morale, job satisfaction, and burnout among Israeli teachers from intrapersonal (self-efficacy) and environmental (teacher autonomy, and support from school principals) perspectives in the wake of the COV…
View article: Harnessing Large Language Models for Identification and Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Harnessing Large Language Models for Identification and Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Open
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition marked by recurrent intrusive thoughts or sensations that compel individuals to perform repetitive behaviors or mental acts. Obsessions and compulsions significantly disrupt …
View article: The impact of history of depression and access to weapons on suicide risk assessment: a comparison of ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4
The impact of history of depression and access to weapons on suicide risk assessment: a comparison of ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4 Open
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4 in incorporating critical risk factors, namely history of depression and access to weapons, into suicide risk assessments. Both models assessed suicide ri…
View article: “I Felt a Sense of Mission during Moments of Crisis”: Mental Health Professionals’ Perspectives on Their Initial Treatment of Evacuees during the Israel–Hamas Conflict
“I Felt a Sense of Mission during Moments of Crisis”: Mental Health Professionals’ Perspectives on Their Initial Treatment of Evacuees during the Israel–Hamas Conflict Open
This study examines mental health service providers who provided care to evacuees during the Israel–Hamas conflict. Utilizing a phenomenological qualitative method, the research delves into the psychological impact on the participants’ liv…
View article: "Hearing the pupils’ voices through my own struggles”: A qualitative study of return to work among school counselors who are breast cancer survivors
"Hearing the pupils’ voices through my own struggles”: A qualitative study of return to work among school counselors who are breast cancer survivors Open
For breast cancer survivors, returning to work is an important step for their personal, financial, and psycho-social recovery. Returning to work as a school counselor can be particularly challenging because of the demands of their job and …
View article: Exploring the Efficacy and Potential of Large Language Models for Depression: A Systematic Review
Exploring the Efficacy and Potential of Large Language Models for Depression: A Systematic Review Open
Background and Objective Depression is a substantial public health issue, with global ramifications. While initial literature reviews explored the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and mental health, they have not yet criti…
View article: International Survey of Psychosocial Care for Cancer Survivors in Low-/Middle- and High-Income Countries: Current Practices, Barriers, and Facilitators to Care
International Survey of Psychosocial Care for Cancer Survivors in Low-/Middle- and High-Income Countries: Current Practices, Barriers, and Facilitators to Care Open
PURPOSE The number of cancer survivors living with and beyond cancer treatment is rising globally. It is fundamental to understand the extent and type of psychosocial care services offered worldwide. We evaluated models of cancer survivors…
View article: The Artificial Third: A Broad View of the Effects of Introducing Generative Artificial Intelligence on Psychotherapy
The Artificial Third: A Broad View of the Effects of Introducing Generative Artificial Intelligence on Psychotherapy Open
This paper explores a significant shift in the field of mental health in general and psychotherapy in particular following generative artificial intelligence’s new capabilities in processing and generating humanlike language. Following Fre…
View article: Supportive-educative needs of patients with coronary heart disease: An investigation of clinical nurses
Supportive-educative needs of patients with coronary heart disease: An investigation of clinical nurses Open
Background: The rising prevalence of coronary heart disease (CHD) has highlighted the need for supportive-educative efforts, particularly in nursing. These initiatives are crucial for improving self-care management in CHD patients, enhanci…
View article: The experience of growing up with a sibling who has depression from emerging adults' perspectives
The experience of growing up with a sibling who has depression from emerging adults' perspectives Open
Objective The aim was to explore the experiences of growing up with a sibling with depression from the perspective of emerging adult siblings. Background Growing up with a sibling who experiences depression profoundly impacts the personal …