Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate help‐seeking attitudes, intentions, and behaviors, systematically explore perceived barriers for eating, weight, or shape concerns among young adults. Differences in as a function type eating disorder symptomatology were also examined. Method Data collected using an online survey individuals (aged 18‐25 years) Australia. Overall, 291 adults with varying levels symptoms completed measures disordered weight concerns, barriers,...

Consensus in acknowledging compulsive buying-shopping disorder (CBSD) as a distinct diagnosis has been lacking. Before research this area can be advanced, it is necessary to establish diagnostic criteria order facilitate field trials.

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is expected to have widespread and pervasive implications for mental health in terms of deteriorating outcomes increased service use, leading calls empirical research on during the pandemic. Internet-based psychological measurement can play an important role collecting imperative data, assisting guide evidence-based decision making practice policy, subsequently facilitating immediate reporting results participants.The aim this study use internet-based...

Abstract Background Growing evidence supports the effectiveness of Internet-based prevention programs for eating disorders, but adjunctive benefit synchronous peer support has yet to be investigated. In current study, a randomised controlled trial was conducted evaluate an indicated program ( ProYouth OZ) with and without peer-to-peer in reducing disordered behaviours attitudes. Method Fifty young adults (18–25 years) disorder symptoms were one three study conditions: (1) OZ (without...

Background: University students experience high levels of mental health problems; however, very few seek professional help. Teaching staff within the university are well placed to assist support.Aims: To investigate teaching experiences of, and training needs around, assisting with problems.Method: A total 224 at Australian National completed an anonymous online survey (16.4% response rate from n ∼ 1370). Data on needs, problems were described using tabulation. Qualitative data analysed...

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the Australian government implementing strict international border closures. However, research has not yet investigated mental health status of individuals impacted negatively by these Methods present study was a cross-sectional online survey 3968 adults who reported being affected closure during June and July 2021. Psychological distress measured with Kessler Distress Scale (K10), stress Perceived Stress (PSS) wellbeing Mental Health...

The dual-continua model of mental health suggests that psychological distress and wellbeing operate on two distinct yet related continua, both uniquely contributing to overall health. Previous literature provides support for the model; however, inconsistent methodologies lacking a common theoretical underpinning have led findings are difficult compare across studies. Using archival data, this study aimed test following three theoretically derived criteria proposed accurately examine model:...

The multitude of definitions, models, and measures positive mental health has hindered academic precision therefore the ongoing scientific evolution this important area. This umbrella review aimed to synthesize theoretical landscape health, by reviewing that were designed capture overarching, multi-dimensional concepts adaptive states (i.e., wellbeing, quality life, resilience/coping), interrogating their underlying dimensions (e.g., vitality, autonomy) design features response scales, item...

Replicating or distilling information from psychological interventions reported in the scientific literature is hindered by inadequate reporting, despite existence of various methodologies to guide study reporting and intervention development. This article provides an in-depth explanation development process for a mental health intervention, doing so illustrates how can be used improve standards interventions. Intervention was guided Mapping approach Theoretical Domains Framework. It relied...

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 facilitate improvements in well-being do allow for needs preferences individual participants. The Be Well Plan, a 5-week group-facilitated, group intervention addresses these gaps, allowing participants select range activities that they can tailor their characteristics, needs, preferences.This study...

The nature of the relationship between mental health and illness is complex depends on way we measure define each concept. A recent article in Journal Positive Psychology raises an important question: will positive psychology be better served by a bipolar or bivariate conceptualization well-being ill-being? Here, refers to where are opposite anchors same continuum considers concept related yet distinct. We argue that offers academic opportunities not possible under view. limits progress,...

A Short Message Service programme was adapted to monitor three health behaviours and provide supportive feedback. The study aimed evaluate the effectiveness of increase fruit/vegetable consumption physical activity decrease screen time. total 139 Portuguese children, aged 8-10 years, grouped by classroom, were randomly assigned an intervention (8 weeks monitoring/feedback) or a control condition. Participants had their key assessed at baseline, post-intervention follow-up. three-level...

Background During COVID-19, the psychological distress and well-being of general population has been precarious, increasing need to determine impact complementary internet-based interventions on both positive mental health as well states. Psychological represent distinct dimensions our health, congruent changes in outcomes do not necessarily co-occur within individuals. When testing intervention impact, it is therefore important assess change at individual level, rather than solely group...

University study is a period of psychological vulnerability for many individuals, especially international students, due to challenges relocation and acculturation. The aim this meta-analytic review was synthesize the literature on mental health outcomes domestic tertiary students. A total 35 studies were identified via searching four databases. Results showed that among 283,412 participants, very small but non-significant effects found between students anxiety. Among high-quality studies,...