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View article: How does family face relate to intention to seek therapist-guided and digital self-guided psychological interventions? mediating effects of interdependent stigma and help-seeking attitudes
How does family face relate to intention to seek therapist-guided and digital self-guided psychological interventions? mediating effects of interdependent stigma and help-seeking attitudes Open
Purpose The present study aimed to investigate the association between family face concern and help-seeking intention for therapist-guided and digital self-guided psychological interventions in four cultures, with possible mediation of int…
View article: Effects of Choice Set Sizes and Moderations of Anxiety and State Emotions on Mental Health Self-Care Uptake, Engagement, and User Experience: An Experimental Study
Effects of Choice Set Sizes and Moderations of Anxiety and State Emotions on Mental Health Self-Care Uptake, Engagement, and User Experience: An Experimental Study Open
Background:Digital mental health platforms often consist of many different forms of self-care exercises. To our knowledge, whether the number of choices presented to the users affects their uptake and experiences and poses negative consequ…
View article: Can Ultra-Abridged Individual Difference Scales be used to Personalize Efforts in Promoting Engagements? Examples related to Digital Mental Health
Can Ultra-Abridged Individual Difference Scales be used to Personalize Efforts in Promoting Engagements? Examples related to Digital Mental Health Open
Given the diversity of human characteristics and experiences, personalizations (e.g. in nudges, messages, choice presentations, health-medical interventions, designs) have been increasingly adopted in digital health platforms to promote en…
View article: A Systematic Review of Nudging in the Mental Health Contexts - Progress, Findings, and Ways Forward
A Systematic Review of Nudging in the Mental Health Contexts - Progress, Findings, and Ways Forward Open
Nudges, defined as decisional context designs such as information presentation and structure (Münscher et al., 2016), are increasingly utilized to encourage mental health behaviors. We conducted a systematic review, including 25 studies pr…
View article: Effects of a closed-loop mindfulness-based program for reducing stress in family caregivers of people with dementia: a study protocol of a randomized controlled trial
Effects of a closed-loop mindfulness-based program for reducing stress in family caregivers of people with dementia: a study protocol of a randomized controlled trial Open
View article: The Effects of Mindfulness and Reappraisal on Personal Growth Initiative and Self-Forgiveness: An Experimental Study Using Audio-Guided Reflection to Enhance Self-Forgiveness
The Effects of Mindfulness and Reappraisal on Personal Growth Initiative and Self-Forgiveness: An Experimental Study Using Audio-Guided Reflection to Enhance Self-Forgiveness Open
Objectives Given the emerging association between mindfulness and eudaimonic growth, the potential of mindfulness-based reflective practice in fostering growth-promoting self-appraisals and commitment to value-congruent living in the conte…
View article: A Systematic Review of Nudging in the Mental Health Contexts - Progress, Findings, and Ways Forward
A Systematic Review of Nudging in the Mental Health Contexts - Progress, Findings, and Ways Forward Open
Nudges, defined as decisional context designs such as information presentation and structure, are increasingly utilized to encourage mental health behaviors. We conducted a systematic review, including 25 studies predominantly employing be…
View article: Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to design an online Direct-to-consumer marketing of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for people with depression: Randomized controlled trial
Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to design an online Direct-to-consumer marketing of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for people with depression: Randomized controlled trial Open
View article: Roles of unmet supportive care needs, supportive cancer care service disruptions, and COVID-19–related perceptions in psychological distress among recently diagnosed breast cancer survivors in Hong Kong
Roles of unmet supportive care needs, supportive cancer care service disruptions, and COVID-19–related perceptions in psychological distress among recently diagnosed breast cancer survivors in Hong Kong Open
Half of the BCS in Hong Kong experienced substantial psychological distress during the pandemic. Survivors with higher levels of unmet SCNs in physical/daily living and psychological domains, as well as those with greater perceived severit…
View article: Effects of Positive-Negative Message Framing on Health-Related Attitudes, Intentions, and Behaviors: A Meta-Analytic Review with particular focus on Health Behavioral Characteristics Moderators and Cultural-level Moderators
Effects of Positive-Negative Message Framing on Health-Related Attitudes, Intentions, and Behaviors: A Meta-Analytic Review with particular focus on Health Behavioral Characteristics Moderators and Cultural-level Moderators Open
Health message framing refers to ways information about favorable consequences of adhering to health recommendations and unfavorable consequences without adhering to health recommendations can be presented in influencing attitudes, intenti…
View article: A Longitudinal Investigation of the Relative Temporal Association of Tranquility, Concentration, and the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaires (FFMQ) with Nonattachment and Mental Health
A Longitudinal Investigation of the Relative Temporal Association of Tranquility, Concentration, and the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaires (FFMQ) with Nonattachment and Mental Health Open
The present study aims to investigate the relative temporal associations of different types of mindfulness-related qualities (i.e., observing, describing, acting with awareness, non-reactivity, nonjudging, tranquility, and concentration) a…
View article: The efficacy of an online exercise intervention for improving depressive symptoms among patients with subthreshold depression in primary care: protocol for a randomized controlled trial
The efficacy of an online exercise intervention for improving depressive symptoms among patients with subthreshold depression in primary care: protocol for a randomized controlled trial Open
Background Subthreshold depression is common in primary care and is associated with significant healthcare burden. There is emerging evidence for the benefits of Exercise can reduce depressive symptoms among people with diagnosed depressio…
View article: Impact of a Digital Decision Aid When Choosing Between Face-to-Face and Guided Internet-Based Psychological Interventions for Depression Among Chinese-Speaking Participants in Hong Kong: Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact of a Digital Decision Aid When Choosing Between Face-to-Face and Guided Internet-Based Psychological Interventions for Depression Among Chinese-Speaking Participants in Hong Kong: Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background The expansion of e-mental health services offers diverse treatment options. As the variety of available interventions grows, helping individuals navigate these options effectively becomes essential. Objective This study evaluate…
View article: Effectiveness of Topic-Based Chatbots on Mental Health Self-Care and Mental Well-Being: Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness of Topic-Based Chatbots on Mental Health Self-Care and Mental Well-Being: Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background The global surge in mental health challenges has placed unprecedented strain on health care systems, highlighting the need for scalable interventions to promote mental health self-care. Chatbots have emerged as promising tools b…
View article: Evolving experiences of HIV stigma and their impact on well-being: A serial cross-sectional study of people living with HIV in Hong Kong from 2012 to 2022
Evolving experiences of HIV stigma and their impact on well-being: A serial cross-sectional study of people living with HIV in Hong Kong from 2012 to 2022 Open
The Undetectable = Untransmittable campaign has transformed HIV prevention over the past decade, potentially reshaping societal perceptions of people living with HIV (PLHIV). While this scientific breakthrough challenges traditional stigma…
View article: Effects of Choice Set Sizes and Moderations of Anxiety and State Emotions on Mental Health Self-Care Uptake, Engagement, and User Experience: An Experimental Study (Preprint)
Effects of Choice Set Sizes and Moderations of Anxiety and State Emotions on Mental Health Self-Care Uptake, Engagement, and User Experience: An Experimental Study (Preprint) Open
View article: Effects of Choice Set Sizes and Moderations of Anxiety and State Emotions on Mental Health Self-Care Uptake, Engagement, and User Experience: An Experimental Study
Effects of Choice Set Sizes and Moderations of Anxiety and State Emotions on Mental Health Self-Care Uptake, Engagement, and User Experience: An Experimental Study Open
Background:Digital mental health platforms often consist of many different forms of self-care exercises. To our knowledge, whether the number of choices presented to the users affects their uptake and experiences and poses negative consequ…
View article: Effects of Choice Set Sizes and Moderations of Anxiety and State Emotions on Mental Health Self-Care Uptake, Engagement, and User Experience: An Experimental Study (Preprint)
Effects of Choice Set Sizes and Moderations of Anxiety and State Emotions on Mental Health Self-Care Uptake, Engagement, and User Experience: An Experimental Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Digital mental health platforms often consist of many different forms of self-care exercises. To our knowledge, whether the number of choices presented to the users affects their uptake and experiences and poses negative conseq…
View article: Dynamic duo is inseparable: Self‐compassion and compassion for others interact to predict well‐being
Dynamic duo is inseparable: Self‐compassion and compassion for others interact to predict well‐being Open
While previous studies have examined the independent effect of self‐compassion or compassion for others on well‐being, the present study examined how self‐compassion may interact with compassion for others in predicting well‐being. Two stu…
View article: Effectiveness of Topic-Based Chatbots on Mental Health Self-Care and Mental Well-Being: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Effectiveness of Topic-Based Chatbots on Mental Health Self-Care and Mental Well-Being: Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The global surge in mental health challenges has placed unprecedented strain on health care systems, highlighting the need for scalable interventions to promote mental health self-care. Chatbots have emerged as promising tools …
View article: A Systematic Review of Nudging in the Mental Health Contexts - Progress, Findings, and Ways Forward
A Systematic Review of Nudging in the Mental Health Contexts - Progress, Findings, and Ways Forward Open
Nudges, defined as decisional context designs such as information presentation and structure, are increasingly utilized to encourage mental health behaviors. We conducted a systematic review, including 25 studies predominantly employing be…
View article: A Systematic Review of Nudging in the Mental Health Contexts - Progress, Findings, and Ways Forward
A Systematic Review of Nudging in the Mental Health Contexts - Progress, Findings, and Ways Forward Open
Many barriers could impede mental health behaviors including practicing self-care, seeking professional help, and engaging in interventions. Nudges, as characterized by decisional context designs such as information presentation and struct…
View article: Does mindfulness facilitate letting be? A longitudinal investigation of nonattachment as a mediator in the association between mindfulness, well‐being, and affect at trait and state levels
Does mindfulness facilitate letting be? A longitudinal investigation of nonattachment as a mediator in the association between mindfulness, well‐being, and affect at trait and state levels Open
This research investigated the mediating role of nonattachment in the association between mindfulness and well‐being. Study 1, a 2‐week ecological momentary assessment (EMA) study with 2446 responses from 69 participants, showed that state…
View article: Service Attributes and Acceptability of Digital and Nondigital Depression Management Methods Among Individuals With Depressive Symptoms: Survey Study
Service Attributes and Acceptability of Digital and Nondigital Depression Management Methods Among Individuals With Depressive Symptoms: Survey Study Open
Background Academic research on digital mental health tends to focus on its efficacy and effectiveness, with much less attention paid to user preferences and experiences in real-world settings. Objective This study aims to analyze service …
View article: An Updated Meta-Analysis on Goal Message Framing for Encouraging Healthy Behavioral Attitudes, Behavioral Intentions, and Behaviors – Investigating Health Behavioral Characteristics Moderators and Cultural-Level Moderators
An Updated Meta-Analysis on Goal Message Framing for Encouraging Healthy Behavioral Attitudes, Behavioral Intentions, and Behaviors – Investigating Health Behavioral Characteristics Moderators and Cultural-Level Moderators Open
Health goal message framing refers to ways information about favorable consequences of healthy behaviors and unfavorable consequences without engaging in healthy behaviors can be presented in influencing attitudes, intentions, and behavior…
View article: Mindfulness-based family psychoeducation intervention for caregivers of young adults with first-episode psychosis: results at 9-month follow-up
Mindfulness-based family psychoeducation intervention for caregivers of young adults with first-episode psychosis: results at 9-month follow-up Open
Objectives To investigate the effects of a mindfulness-based family psychoeducation (MBFPE) intervention on caregivers and the young adults with first-episode psychosis in mental health care. Methods Sixty-five caregivers were randomly ass…
View article: Applying the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology to Identify Factors Associated With Intention to Use Teledelivered Supportive Care Among Recently Diagnosed Breast Cancer Survivors During COVID-19 in Hong Kong: Cross-Sectional Survey
Applying the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology to Identify Factors Associated With Intention to Use Teledelivered Supportive Care Among Recently Diagnosed Breast Cancer Survivors During COVID-19 in Hong Kong: Cross-Sectional Survey Open
Background Many supportive cancer care (SCC) services were teledelivered during COVID-19, but what facilitates patients’ intentions to use teledelivered SCC is unknown. Objective The study aimed to use the unified theory of acceptance and …
View article: Effectiveness of Internet-based Ease with Zen Mindfulness-based Program on Well-being Among General Population in Hong Kong: A Pragmatic Randomized Control Trial (Preprint)
Effectiveness of Internet-based Ease with Zen Mindfulness-based Program on Well-being Among General Population in Hong Kong: A Pragmatic Randomized Control Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Mindfulness practice is gaining popularity within and beyond the traditional Buddhist practice settings across the globe. Most of the self-paced, online, and structured mindfulness programs available were developed in Western c…
View article: Direct-to-Consumer Marketing of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for People with Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Direct-to-Consumer Marketing of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for People with Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
View article: Efficacy of Internet‐based rumination‐focused cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness‐based intervention with guided support in reducing risks of depression and anxiety: A randomized controlled trial
Efficacy of Internet‐based rumination‐focused cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness‐based intervention with guided support in reducing risks of depression and anxiety: A randomized controlled trial Open
Rumination and worry are common risk factors of depression and anxiety. Internet‐based transdiagnostic interventions targeting individuals with these specific risks may be an effective way to prevent depression and anxiety. This three‐arm …