Yvonne Bohr
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View article: Self-Kindness, Mindfulness, and Common Humanity: Effects of Self-Compassion on Well-Being for Indigenous Participants in Self-Compassion–Related Interventions
Self-Kindness, Mindfulness, and Common Humanity: Effects of Self-Compassion on Well-Being for Indigenous Participants in Self-Compassion–Related Interventions Open
Objectives: Self-compassion is associated empirically with well-being among Western populations and conceptually with traditional Indigenous wellness concepts of self-kindness, mindfulness, and common humanity, suggesting self-compassion m…
View article: A Nunavut community-directed Inuit youth mental wellness initiative: making I-SPARX fly
A Nunavut community-directed Inuit youth mental wellness initiative: making I-SPARX fly Open
Inuit youth in Nunavut (NU) are resilient but face a protracted suicide crisis. The SPARX serious game and e-intervention, developed originally in New Zealand, teaches youth cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) skills to ameliorate stress a…
View article: Resilience in children and youth in street situations in León, Nicaragua
Resilience in children and youth in street situations in León, Nicaragua Open
There are tens of millions of children and youth in street situations (CYSS) worldwide, the majority of whom are males living in low‐ and middle‐income countries. Many of these children demonstrate impressive adaptability and resilience. T…
View article: Examining the impact of web-based mindfulness on undergraduate student’s quality of life: a randomized controlled trial
Examining the impact of web-based mindfulness on undergraduate student’s quality of life: a randomized controlled trial Open
Background Evidence shows that mindfulness-based programs reduce levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Yet, web-based mindfulness has been less studied, especially among university students. We developed a student-centered web-based m…
View article: Transdiagnostic Symptoms in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Perceived Parent-Child Relationship Quality: A Pilot Study
Transdiagnostic Symptoms in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and Perceived Parent-Child Relationship Quality: A Pilot Study Open
This pilot study examined associations between transdiagnostic symptoms and parent-perceived parent-child relationship quality in treatment-seeking families of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, and interactions among clinical …
View article: An exploration of parenting styles, cultural values, and infant development in a sample of Latin American immigrants in Canada
An exploration of parenting styles, cultural values, and infant development in a sample of Latin American immigrants in Canada Open
The objective of the current research was to investigate the relationship between parenting style, culture, and infant development in a sample of Latin American mother‐infant dyads in Toronto, Canada. We examined associations between mothe…
View article: Evaluating the Utility of a Psychoeducational Serious Game (SPARX) in Protecting Inuit Youth From Depression: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluating the Utility of a Psychoeducational Serious Game (SPARX) in Protecting Inuit Youth From Depression: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Inuit youth in Northern Canada show considerable resilience in the face of extreme adversities. However, they also experience significant mental health needs and some of the highest adolescent suicide rates in the world. Disprop…
View article: Clinician factors related to the delivery of psychotherapy for autistic youth and youth with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Clinician factors related to the delivery of psychotherapy for autistic youth and youth with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Open
Autistic children and adolescents are more likely than non-autistic youth to experience mental health problems, such as anxiety or depression, but less likely to receive psychotherapy to address these concerns. Recent research indicates th…
View article: Evaluating the Utility of a Psychoeducational Serious Game (SPARX) in Protecting Inuit Youth From Depression: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Evaluating the Utility of a Psychoeducational Serious Game (SPARX) in Protecting Inuit Youth From Depression: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Inuit youth in Northern Canada show considerable resilience in the face of extreme adversities. However, they also experience significant mental health needs and some of the highest adolescent suicide rates in the world. Dispro…
View article: How did Nunavummiut youth cope during the COVID-19 pandemic? A qualitative exploration of the resilience of Inuit youth leaders involved in the I-SPARX project
How did Nunavummiut youth cope during the COVID-19 pandemic? A qualitative exploration of the resilience of Inuit youth leaders involved in the I-SPARX project Open
This study investigated how COVID-19 has affected the wellness of a group of Inuit youth leaders in Nunavut in the context of their involvement with an ongoing mental health research initiative, the Making I-SPARX Fly in Nunavut [I-SPARX] …
View article: The association between alcohol, marijuana, illegal drug use and current use of E-cigarette among youth and young adults in Canada: results from Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey 2017
The association between alcohol, marijuana, illegal drug use and current use of E-cigarette among youth and young adults in Canada: results from Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey 2017 Open
This study is nationally representative and provides insight into e-cigarette use among youth and young adults aged 15-24 years. Given that e-cigarettes can be used as illicit drug delivery systems, more studies are needed to understand ho…
View article: Predictors of a negative labour and birth experience based on a national survey of Canadian women
Predictors of a negative labour and birth experience based on a national survey of Canadian women Open
Significant predictors of a negative labour and birth experience were identified through this study, a first in the Canadian context. These findings suggest future research directions and provide a basis for the design and evaluation of ma…