Background: Despite evidence that e-mental health services are effective, consumer preferences still appear to be in favor of face-to-face services. However, the theory planned behavior (TPB) suggests cognitive intentions more proximal and thus may have a direct influence on service use. Investigating individual characteristics both use is important for better understanding factors might impede or facilitate these Objective: This study explores predictors access relative Five domains were...

Limited research has examined distress or help-seeking knowledge and attitudes among international students. The aim of this study was to examine psychological distress, mental health literacy (MHL), intentions a sample domestic tertiary comprised 357 Participants completed an online questionnaire package, with measures relating MHL, attitudes, intentions. International student status predictive lower scores on for suicidal ideation. Student group not emotional problems but students had...

The transformative influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on remote forms communication has been a frequent theme in popular discourse during 2020, but any lingering transformation what we do at distance will rely convincing and accessible presence interaction. Embodied is difficult to simulate, this discussion examines current emerging extended reality (XR)–based tools range contexts discover role they may play future where crises mobility are likely grow more protracted. We define XR its uses,...

The tripartite model of emotion regulation (Three Circle Model) comprising threat, drive, and soothing systems underpins Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). Despite its importance to CFT, activity each system is typically gauged using proxy self-report measures emotion, lacking direct measurement interactivity. In this study, we developed psychometrically tested a novel digital measure the Three with 311 young adults (aged 18-24, M = 19.6; 223 female, 85 male, 3 non-binary). Evaluation...

Abstract Parenting self-regulation is increasingly recognised as an important facet of positive parenting, it allows parents to manage their thoughts, behaviours, emotions and attention in order effectively carry out parenting tasks. Evidence-based programmes such the Triple P-Positive Program aim increase by teaching a range skills strategies deal with everyday parenting. Despite importance within field few measures assessing this construct are available. The current investigation aims add...

Abstract Background Parents of children with developmental or intellectual disabilities tend to report greater use coercive parenting practices relative parents typically developing children, increasing the risk adverse child outcomes. However, date, there is limited research exploring role and contribution modifiable nonmodifiable factors in a disability. The present study aimed explore various parenting, family sociodemographic associated Methods Caregivers ( N = 1392) enrolled Mental...

Compassion is a prosocial motivation that critical to the development and survival of human species. Cultivating compassion involves developing deep wisdom, insight, understanding into nature causes suffering; wisdom commitment take positive action alleviate suffering. This perspective piece discusses how relates context modern technology, which has developed at rapid pace in recent decades. While advances digital technology build on humankind’s vast capacity develop practical tools promise...

The Toronto Mindfulness Scale (TMS) is a widely used instrument of state mindfulness. Research suggests the interpretation and functioning mindfulness scale items may differ as function meditation experience, thus, establishing invariance across experience levels essential.Five hundred five practitioners (32.7% male, 33.3% female, 34.1% unspecified) with an average age 42.37 years (SD = 12.70) completed TMS online.Results support at least partial subgroups based on self-reported proficiency....

Many parents now use the Internet as a preferred method of accessing parenting information and support. Evidence-based behavioral programs are well-suited to online delivery have demonstrated efficacy through numerous randomized controlled trials, with outcomes enhanced relative self-directed treatment professional However, more work is needed better understand how we can maximize effects ensure users provided minimally sufficient level Developing clearer understanding pathways change an...

There is considerable evidence that early parenting has profound effects on a range of physiological and psychological maturation processes. Furthermore, psychotherapy often addresses some the distortions developmental difficulties have arisen from childhood. While research focused obvious candidates such as abuse neglect, this paper reviews core themes related to less investigated area, specifically parental shame child development. Role sensitive styles will be explored against an...

This study attempted to examine the mediating role of filial piety in relationships between parental autonomy support and control Chinese adolescents’ academic autonomous motivation. A set questionnaires were administered 492 adolescent students at two senior high schools Fuzhou, China. Confirmatory Factor Analysis Structural Equation Modeling employed analyze data. The results showed that reciprocal (RFP) fully mediated behavioral with RFP did not significantly mediate relationship...

Abstract Objective Traditional masculinity norms displayed by men attempt to signal a dominance or ‘toughness’ others; however, traditional masculine are associated with range of mental health difficulties, including depression and anxiety. Based on social rank theory, we tested the mediating role insecure striving, safeness fears compassion relationship between masculinity, anxiety depression. We also examined whether compassionate goals were negatively correlated norm adherence. Design...

Early identification of child emotional and behavioral concerns is essential for the prevention mental health problems; however, few suitable child-reported screening measures are available. Digital tools offer an exciting opportunity obtaining clinical information from child's perspective.The aim this study was to describe initial development pilot testing Interactive Child Distress Screener (ICDS). The ICDS a Web-based instrument early problems in children aged between 5 12 years.This...

This article collates and synthesizes the discussion results of a collaborative research exercise, known as ‘co-creation session’, formed multi-disciplinary group extended reality (XR) researchers practitioners. The session sought to develop theorize concept ‘transformative technologies for good’ in creative, applied clinical contexts. Notions ‘cutting-edge’ practice were visited from critical standpoint; participants established that innovation, when measured terms social good, challenges...

Introduction: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with health and social problems in later life, an early intervention highly desirable for better outcomes.Description: The Family-Referral-Services-In-Schools (FRSIS) is early-intervention case management program children families complex unmet needs, providing access to family support, housing, mental care, and/or drug alcohol services. in-school trial setting was aimed at improving service uptake which low its community...