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View article: Youth mental health: an insight into the reasons for young people’s requests for psychological support through the lens of the ecological model
Youth mental health: an insight into the reasons for young people’s requests for psychological support through the lens of the ecological model Open
During adolescence, young people substantially expand their life contexts, which on the one hand can strengthen their skills but on the other hand increases their vulnerabilities. In this sense, adolescents and young adults are a strategic…
View article: The anatomy of well-being: understanding its psychosocial and sociodemographic dimensions
The anatomy of well-being: understanding its psychosocial and sociodemographic dimensions Open
Migration processes should be analyzed in terms of their psychosocial impact within a multisystemic context. This study aims to identify the psychosocial and sociodemographic factors that influence the well-being of Portuguese migrants, fo…
View article: Creative Self-Efficacy, Academic Performance and the 5Cs of Positive Youth Development in Spanish Undergraduates
Creative Self-Efficacy, Academic Performance and the 5Cs of Positive Youth Development in Spanish Undergraduates Open
(1) Background: Creative self-efficacy is associated with better psychological well-being and academic performance in adolescent and youth samples. Positive youth development is a strength-based model of youth transition to adulthood, whic…
View article: Trend Analysis of Self-Harm Behaviors and Stress Management Skills in Adolescents Between 2018, 2022, and 2024: A Comprehensive Ecological Model
Trend Analysis of Self-Harm Behaviors and Stress Management Skills in Adolescents Between 2018, 2022, and 2024: A Comprehensive Ecological Model Open
Background/Objectives: Although non-suicidal self-harming behaviors (NSSHBs) are increasingly recognized as both a symptom and risk factor in adolescent development, few studies have explored their biopsychosocial correlates, such as stres…
View article: No-Risk, At-Risk, and High-Risk Middle School and High School Students: Contributions of the Quadripartite Model for Psychological Distress Prevention Programs
No-Risk, At-Risk, and High-Risk Middle School and High School Students: Contributions of the Quadripartite Model for Psychological Distress Prevention Programs Open
Background/Objectives: Students’ psychological health problems have been widely studied for a long time. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic and due to the additional challenges related to the need for individual and contextual adjustment,…
View article: Cuida-te + Program: first and second edition highlights
Cuida-te + Program: first and second edition highlights Open
Access to physical and mental health programs tailored to the needs of young people is an important factor in their development. The Cuida-te + Program is a resource for the young population, providing services that promote their well-bein…
View article: Pilot evaluation of a socio-emotional learning program on executive functions in elementary school students: a cluster-randomized controlled trial
Pilot evaluation of a socio-emotional learning program on executive functions in elementary school students: a cluster-randomized controlled trial Open
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs aim to enhance children’s socio-emotional competencies. While research has highlighted the positive socio-emotional outcomes of SEL programs, their transfer effects on executive functions remain…
View article: Understanding the effect of the caring dimension of PYD on depression: the role of positive and negative affect regulation strategies in Spanish emerging adults
Understanding the effect of the caring dimension of PYD on depression: the role of positive and negative affect regulation strategies in Spanish emerging adults Open
View article: Fostering School Belonging Among Portuguese Adolescents: Psychosocial Predictors and Guidelines for Educational Action
Fostering School Belonging Among Portuguese Adolescents: Psychosocial Predictors and Guidelines for Educational Action Open
Introduction: School belonging is a key component of adolescent well-being, associated with academic success, mental health, and social inclusion. This study explores the levels of school belonging among Portuguese students and examines th…
View article: Perceptions of (In)Security in Portuguese Schools: A Multidimensional Approach to Safety and Youth Development
Perceptions of (In)Security in Portuguese Schools: A Multidimensional Approach to Safety and Youth Development Open
Introduction: School safety plays a crucial role in fostering a healthy learning envi-ronment and supporting Positive Youth Development (PYD), encompassing physical, emotional, and social dimensions of well-being. This study aimed to explo…
View article: Creative Self-Efficacy, Academic Performance and the 5Cs of Positive Youth Development in Spanish Undergraduates
Creative Self-Efficacy, Academic Performance and the 5Cs of Positive Youth Development in Spanish Undergraduates Open
(1) Background: Creative self-efficacy is associated with better psychological well-being and academic performance in adolescent and youth samples. Positive Youth Development is a strength-based model of youth transition to adulthood, whic…
View article: An innovative universal and selective service prevention among Young People: The National Cuida-te+ Program (“Take Care+ Program”)
An innovative universal and selective service prevention among Young People: The National Cuida-te+ Program (“Take Care+ Program”) Open
The Cuida-te+ Program (Take Care+ Program) of the Portuguese Institute of Sports and Youth aims to promote youth health and healthy lifestyles. It targets young people aged 12 to 25. Through the work developed by 19 Psychologists in the Ps…
View article: Empowering Futures: A Systematic Review of School-aged Children Social Participation
Empowering Futures: A Systematic Review of School-aged Children Social Participation Open
This systematic review aimed to understand and characterize the impact of social participation on the well-being of school-aged children including pre-school pupils to pre university grade, by synthesizing evidence from various participato…
View article: Schools' context and COVID-19 | Fact-sheets collection from the Portuguese COVID-19 pandemic Task Force on Behavioral Sciences
Schools' context and COVID-19 | Fact-sheets collection from the Portuguese COVID-19 pandemic Task Force on Behavioral Sciences Open
Children and adolescents represent a relatively small proportion of total COVID-19 cases, with low rates of severe illness. Transmission in school settings is generally limited, primarily involving staff rather than students. On the other …
View article: Original Investigation: Evolution of Long-Term Cardiac Tumors in Patients with Tuberous Sclerosis
Original Investigation: Evolution of Long-Term Cardiac Tumors in Patients with Tuberous Sclerosis Open
Background The tuberous sclerosis complex is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder, resulting from mutations in the tumor suppressor genes Tuberous Sclerosis Complex 1 or 2. Cardiac rhabdomyomas are the most frequent initial manifestation…
View article: Bridging the Gap: Environmental Health Literacy as Key to Adolescent Well-Being and Sustainable Behaviors
Bridging the Gap: Environmental Health Literacy as Key to Adolescent Well-Being and Sustainable Behaviors Open
Adolescents who possess environmental health literacy are more equipped to handle the effects of the environment on their health. This study uses data from Portugal’s 2022 HBSC survey to investigate the environmental health literacy (EHL) …
View article: “Learn to Fly”: Nurturing Child Development, Intergenerational Connection, and Social Engagement
“Learn to Fly”: Nurturing Child Development, Intergenerational Connection, and Social Engagement Open
Learn to Fly was developed between February 2022 and March 2023 with the goal of fostering greater social participation and intergenerational dialogue around the recognition and solution of pertinent social issues through the development o…
View article: Aggressive Behaviour and Its Relationship with Negative Events of Life Among Portuguese University Students, the Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire (AQ)—Reduced and Adapted Portuguese Version (AQ-RAPV)
Aggressive Behaviour and Its Relationship with Negative Events of Life Among Portuguese University Students, the Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire (AQ)—Reduced and Adapted Portuguese Version (AQ-RAPV) Open
Aggressive behaviour encompasses a spectrum of emotional responses, ranging from mild irritation to intense anger and fury. The goals of the present research were to develop a reduced and adapted version of the Buss–Perry Aggression Questi…
View article: Understanding Academic Evaluation Anxiety in Portuguese Adolescents: A Psychosocial and Educational Perspective
Understanding Academic Evaluation Anxiety in Portuguese Adolescents: A Psychosocial and Educational Perspective Open
View article: Promover a Saúde Mental nas Escolas - PROMEHS: impacto da implementação do currículo em Portugal,
Promover a Saúde Mental nas Escolas - PROMEHS: impacto da implementação do currículo em Portugal, Open
Resumo Apesar da evidência do impacto positivo das intervenções na área da promoção da saúde mental nas escolas, existe a necessidade de realizar estudos robustos, em particular quando novos programas são desenvolvidos, de forma a promover…
View article: Promoting Mental Health at Schools - PROMEHS: impact of curriculum implementation in Portugal,
Promoting Mental Health at Schools - PROMEHS: impact of curriculum implementation in Portugal, Open
Despite evidence of the positive impact of school-based mental health promotion interventions, there remains a need for robust studies, particularly to evaluate newly developed programs, in order to promote the adoption of best practices a…
View article: Educational institutions as healthy working environments: well-being and stress management in education professionals
Educational institutions as healthy working environments: well-being and stress management in education professionals Open
The present study explores how a healthy working environment affects the well-being of education professionals and the role of stress management skills in mediating this relationship. A total of 405 education professionals took part, 69.6 …
View article: Burnout as a multidimensional phenomenon: How can workplaces be healthy environments?
Burnout as a multidimensional phenomenon: How can workplaces be healthy environments? Open
Purpose Burnout was already a significant problem before the pandemics, but in the aftermath became a serious concern and a public health and occupational health priority. This study had two aims. First, it investigated how different healt…
View article: An Overview of Health-Promoting Programs and Healthy Lifestyles for Adolescents and Young People: A Scoping Review
An Overview of Health-Promoting Programs and Healthy Lifestyles for Adolescents and Young People: A Scoping Review Open
The health of children, adolescents, and young adults is a primary global concern. In 2021, there were 2.1 million deaths among children and adolescents. Injuries, violence, communicable diseases, nutritional deficiencies, substance use, n…
View article: MindFlex/ACT: Competências psicológicas pelo olhar da Terapia de Aceitação e Compromisso – Estudo exploratório
MindFlex/ACT: Competências psicológicas pelo olhar da Terapia de Aceitação e Compromisso – Estudo exploratório Open
Uma vasta gama de estudos tem mostrado que a promoção da flexibilidade psicológica tem um impacto significativo e positivo na saúde mental, uma vez que promove competências relevantes para lidar e gerir os desafios: ajuda o indivíduo a foc…
View article: Training Teachers to Become Mental Health Promoters: Impact on Their Well-Being
Training Teachers to Become Mental Health Promoters: Impact on Their Well-Being Open
Teachers are identified as a risk group for developing mental health problems. This fact seems worrying because it is known that young people spend a lot of time in school, and apparently, the teachers' mental health problems can affect th…
View article: Overcoming Barriers: Trajectories for a School Environment That Promotes the Participation of Adolescents with Chronic Conditions
Overcoming Barriers: Trajectories for a School Environment That Promotes the Participation of Adolescents with Chronic Conditions Open
The characteristics of the school environment can influence students’ participation. Therefore, exploring the existing barriers to school participation and academic success of students with chronic conditions (CCs) is essential since they …
View article: Psychological Health and Life Satisfaction of Portuguese Teachers
Psychological Health and Life Satisfaction of Portuguese Teachers Open
Background: In Portugal, teachers have constantly sought better working conditions in order to improve their mental health, which can result in demotivation and personal and professional exhaustion. Methods: A total of 1454 national public…
View article: The importance of co-produced, multi-method, independent scientific evidence in times of alternative truths and global policy debates
The importance of co-produced, multi-method, independent scientific evidence in times of alternative truths and global policy debates Open
View article: Positive Youth Development, Mental Stress and Life Satisfaction in Middle School and High School Students in Portugal: Outcomes on Stress, Anxiety and Depression
Positive Youth Development, Mental Stress and Life Satisfaction in Middle School and High School Students in Portugal: Outcomes on Stress, Anxiety and Depression Open
The relation between positive youth development and stress, anxiety and depression was studied considering the mediator role of psychological symptoms and life satisfaction. A total of 3109 students included in the “Psychological Health an…