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View article: Measuring well-being: Creating a taxonomy and item bank for positive mental health
Measuring well-being: Creating a taxonomy and item bank for positive mental health Open
The science of well-being has advanced rapidly, yet the field remains fragmented by inconsistent terminology and overlapping constructs; a challenge known as the “jingle-jangle” problem. To address this, we developed and calibrated item ba…
View article: The acculturation challenge: A longitudinal investigation of acculturative stress and mental health of Chinese international students in Australia
The acculturation challenge: A longitudinal investigation of acculturative stress and mental health of Chinese international students in Australia Open
The Australian university sector had almost one million international students in 2024. This population faces significant mental health challenges that affect their wellbeing and academic success, but these issues have received minimal emp…
View article: Comparing the mental health and wellbeing of domestic and international tertiary students
Comparing the mental health and wellbeing of domestic and international tertiary students Open
University study is a period of psychological vulnerability for many individuals, especially international students, due to challenges of relocation and acculturation. The aim of this meta-analytic review was to synthesize the literature o…
View article: What’s the difference between measures of wellbeing, quality of life, resilience, and coping? An umbrella review and concept map of 155 measures of positive mental health
What’s the difference between measures of wellbeing, quality of life, resilience, and coping? An umbrella review and concept map of 155 measures of positive mental health Open
The multitude of definitions, models, and measures of positive mental health has hindered academic precision and therefore the ongoing scientific evolution of this important area. This umbrella review aimed to synthesize the theoretical la…
View article: Cognitive and emotional processing associated with borderline personality disorder
Cognitive and emotional processing associated with borderline personality disorder Open
Borderline personality disorder is associated with inter-social difficulties where daily stress, and especially relationship stress, motivate individuals to act on emotional reactions. Especially in borderline personality disorder, empathi…
View article: Problem gambling vulnerability: the interaction between access, individual cognitions and group beliefs/preferences
Problem gambling vulnerability: the interaction between access, individual cognitions and group beliefs/preferences Open
This report tests the link between access, individual cognitions and group beliefs and preferences to determine problem gambling vulnerability. The research uses a combination of focus groups, in depth interviews and a survey to explore wh…
View article: Psychological characteristics of individuals who engage in online sexual activity (OSA)
Psychological characteristics of individuals who engage in online sexual activity (OSA) Open
Engaging in online sexual activity (OSA) is a growing phenomenon in much of the Western world. It is frequently argued that excessive involvement in such activity can result in a number of negative consequences including increased psychopa…
View article: Comparison of clinicians’ and researchers’ ratings of proposed diagnostic criteria for compulsive buying-shopping disorder within a Delphi study
Comparison of clinicians’ and researchers’ ratings of proposed diagnostic criteria for compulsive buying-shopping disorder within a Delphi study Open
Diagnostic criteria for compulsive buying shopping disorder were recently proposed based on a Delphi consensus study including 138 experts from 35 countries. The present study represents a secondary analysis of those data. To provide furth…
View article: What’s the difference between measures of wellbeing, quality of life, resilience, and coping? An umbrella review and concept map of 155 measures of positive mental health.
What’s the difference between measures of wellbeing, quality of life, resilience, and coping? An umbrella review and concept map of 155 measures of positive mental health. Open
The multitude of definitions, models, and measures of positive mental health has hindered definitional precision and therefore the ongoing scientific evolution of this important area. This review aimed to synthesize the theoretical and mea…
View article: Biological and cognitive theories explaining panic disorder: A narrative review
Biological and cognitive theories explaining panic disorder: A narrative review Open
The current narrative review summarizes and examines several theories of panic disorder (PD) including biological theories, encompassing neurochemical factors, metabolic and genetic theories, respiratory and hyperventilation theories and c…
View article: A Group-Facilitated, Internet-Based Intervention to Promote Mental Health and Well-Being in a Vulnerable Population of University Students: Randomized Controlled Trial of the Be Well Plan Program
A Group-Facilitated, Internet-Based Intervention to Promote Mental Health and Well-Being in a Vulnerable Population of University Students: Randomized Controlled Trial of the Be Well Plan Program Open
Background A growing literature supports the use of internet-based interventions to improve mental health outcomes. However, most programs target specific symptoms or participant groups and are not tailored to facilitate improvements in me…
View article: A Group-Facilitated, Internet-Based Intervention to Promote Mental Health and Well-Being in a Vulnerable Population of University Students: Randomized Controlled Trial of the Be Well Plan Program (Preprint)
A Group-Facilitated, Internet-Based Intervention to Promote Mental Health and Well-Being in a Vulnerable Population of University Students: Randomized Controlled Trial of the Be Well Plan Program (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND A growing literature supports the use of internet-based interventions to improve mental health outcomes. However, most programs target specific symptoms or participant groups and are not tailored to facilitate improvements in m…
View article: The Implications of the Diving Response in Reducing Panic Symptoms
The Implications of the Diving Response in Reducing Panic Symptoms Open
Increased CO 2 sensitivity is common in panic disorder (PD) patients. Free divers who are known for their exceptional breathing control have lower CO 2 sensitivity due to training effects. This study aimed to investigate the immediate effe…
View article: Using the Intervention Mapping Approach to Develop a Mental Health Intervention: A Case Study on Improving the Reporting Standards for Developing Psychological Interventions
Using the Intervention Mapping Approach to Develop a Mental Health Intervention: A Case Study on Improving the Reporting Standards for Developing Psychological Interventions Open
Replicating or distilling information from psychological interventions reported in the scientific literature is hindered by inadequate reporting, despite the existence of various methodologies to guide study reporting and intervention deve…
View article: 796Is Mindfulness a more effective intervention than Psychoeducation for reducing Bipolar Disorder-related symptoms of depression?
796Is Mindfulness a more effective intervention than Psychoeducation for reducing Bipolar Disorder-related symptoms of depression? Open
Background The primary objective is to test the effectiveness of a novel online quality of life (QoL) intervention tailored for people with late stage (≥ 10 episodes) bipolar disorder (BD) compared with psychoeducation. Relative to early s…
View article: Testing the Differential Impact of an Internet-Based Mental Health Intervention on Outcomes of Well-being and Psychological Distress During COVID-19: Uncontrolled Intervention Study
Testing the Differential Impact of an Internet-Based Mental Health Intervention on Outcomes of Well-being and Psychological Distress During COVID-19: Uncontrolled Intervention Study Open
Background During COVID-19, the psychological distress and well-being of the general population has been precarious, increasing the need to determine the impact of complementary internet-based psychological interventions on both positive m…
View article: Proposed diagnostic criteria for compulsive buying-shopping disorder: A Delphi expert consensus study
Proposed diagnostic criteria for compulsive buying-shopping disorder: A Delphi expert consensus study Open
Background and aims Consensus in acknowledging compulsive buying-shopping disorder (CBSD) as a distinct diagnosis has been lacking. Before research in this area can be advanced, it is necessary to establish diagnostic criteria in order to …
View article: Testing the Differential Impact of an Internet-Based Mental Health Intervention on Outcomes of Well-being and Psychological Distress During COVID-19: Uncontrolled Intervention Study (Preprint)
Testing the Differential Impact of an Internet-Based Mental Health Intervention on Outcomes of Well-being and Psychological Distress During COVID-19: Uncontrolled Intervention Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND During COVID-19, the psychological distress and well-being of the general population has been precarious, increasing the need to determine the impact of complementary internet-based psychological interventions on both positive …
View article: Using Internet-Based Psychological Measurement to Capture the Deteriorating Community Mental Health Profile During COVID-19: Observational Study
Using Internet-Based Psychological Measurement to Capture the Deteriorating Community Mental Health Profile During COVID-19: Observational Study Open
Background The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is expected to have widespread and pervasive implications for mental health in terms of deteriorating outcomes and increased health service use, leading to calls for empirical research on menta…
View article: Using Internet-Based Psychological Measurement to Capture the Deteriorating Community Mental Health Profile During COVID-19: Observational Study (Preprint)
Using Internet-Based Psychological Measurement to Capture the Deteriorating Community Mental Health Profile During COVID-19: Observational Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is expected to have widespread and pervasive implications for mental health in terms of deteriorating outcomes and increased health service use, leading to calls for empirical research on ment…
View article: Make it Measurable: Assessing Psychological Distress, Wellbeing and Resilience at Scale in Higher Education
Make it Measurable: Assessing Psychological Distress, Wellbeing and Resilience at Scale in Higher Education Open
There is an ever-increasing focus on the importance of addressing the mental health of students across the higher education sector. Measuring psychological distress or symptoms of common mental disorders as a proxy for mental health does h…
View article: A novel multi-component online intervention to improve the mental health of university students: Randomised controlled trial of the Uni Virtual Clinic
A novel multi-component online intervention to improve the mental health of university students: Randomised controlled trial of the Uni Virtual Clinic Open
The results suggest that multi-component online interventions such as the UVC have utility in a university environment. Future trials of the UVC should examine the impact of guidance and/or tailoring on treatment efficacy, and the potentia…