Background: The vast majority of the world's refugees and people seeking asylum live in a state sustained displacement. Little is known, however, about mental health impact prolonged insecurity. Objective: This study aimed to investigate association between insecure visa status health, suicidality, disability social engagement sample asylum-seekers living Australia Method: Participants were 1,085 with secure (i.e. permanent residency or Australian citizenship, n = 826, 76.1%) asylum-seeker...

Abstract Individuals vary in their ability to tolerate uncertainty. High intolerance of uncertainty (the tendency react negatively uncertain situations) is a known risk factor for mental health problems. In the current study we examined degree which predicted depression and anxiety symptoms interrelations across first year COVID-19 pandemic. We these associations three time points (May 2020 – April 2021) an international sample adults ( N = 2087, Mean age 41.13) from countries (UK, USA,...

Abstract Belonging is a basic human need, with social isolation signaling threat to biological fitness. Sensitivity ostracism varies across individuals and the lifespan, peaking in adolescence. Government-imposed restrictions upon interactions during COVID-19 may therefore be particularly detrimental young people those most sensitive ostracism. Participants ( N = 2367; 89.95% female, 11–100 years) from three countries differing levels of government (Australia, UK, USA) were surveyed thrice...

Most emotional disorders first emerge during adolescence, a time characterized by heightened sensitivity to social information, especially rejection. Social rejection (SRS), then, may be promising intervention target. To explore this, 357 participants (M (SD) age = 19.40 (4.18), 63% female) completed self-report measures of SRS, its proposed antecedent, perceived parenting style, behavioral correlate, negative interpretation bias, and clinical disorder symptoms. Participants additionally...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rise in common mental health problems compared to prepandemic levels, especially young people. Understanding factors that place people at risk is critical guide response increased problems. Here we examine whether age-related differences flexibility and frequency of use emotion regulation strategies partially account for poorer affect reported by younger during pandemic. Participants (

Importance Antenatal stress is a significant risk factor for poor postpartum mental health. The association of pandemic-related with outcomes among mothers and infants is, however, less well understood. Objective To examine the antenatal COVID-19–related maternal health infant outcomes. Design, Setting, Participants This cohort study was conducted 318 participants in COVID-19 Risks Across Lifespan study, which took place Australia, UK, US. Eligible reported being pregnant at first assessment...

<title>Abstract</title> Background Adolescence is a time of increased emotional volatility, with emotion regulation still developing. Training the cognitive substrate successful has been shown to benefit adolescents’ mental health. However, training interventions often have low adherence rates in this age group. The current study therefore trialled novel gamified program adolescents. Methods A longitudinal was conducted throughout 2023 where 144 culturally diverse adolescents (13–16 years,...

Abstract Amidst the increased online engagement of adolescents, a growing global body literature has examined adolescents’ encounters with internet pornography (IP). Though prevalence rates vary across studies, collectively suggests that most adolescents have encountered IP. However, there is lack recent Australian research regarding IP, in particular distinguishes between intentional and unintentional encounters. The present study provides updated evidence on IP among ( n = 1004, 16–18...

Image-based abuse (IBA) is a form of technology-facilitated that involves the creation, sharing, or threatened sharing intimate images without consent person pictured. In Australia, eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) oversees IBA reporting and removal scheme (IBA scheme), with regulatory powers set out under Online Safety Act 2021. first government agency to implement dedicated responsible for facilitating non-consensual posted online via establishment an portal civil penalties scheme. This...

Emerging evidence shows that compared to pre-pandemic norms pregnant women report significant increases in clinical levels of depressive and anxiety symptoms during COVID-19. This pre-registered study examined cognitive social vulnerability factors for poor mental health pregnancy Understanding profiles is key identifying at risk deteriorating peripartum health. N = 742 age country-matched controls from the COVID-19 Risks Across Lifespan Study were included. Using a case-match control design...

Abstract Background Cognitive control problems have been implicated in the etiology and maintenance of mental health problems, including depression, adults. Studies adolescents more equivocal, with some showing changes cognitive whereas others fail to show an association. This study examines whether adolescent is associated affective control, application contexts, which shows protracted development than control. Methods The present investigated association depressive symptomatology...

The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it significant social, economic and health uncertainties. These were proposed to impact young people more compared adults, leading adolescents report mental problems during the pandemic. current study examined whether differences in cognitive risk (tolerance of uncertainty) protective (psychological flexibility) factors accounted for age-related depression anxiety.

Belonging is a basic human need, with social isolation signaling threat to biological fitness. Sensitivity ostracism varies across individuals and the lifespan, peaking in adolescence. Government-imposed restrictions upon interactions during COVID-19 may therefore be particularly detrimental young people those most sensitive ostracism. Participants (N = 2367; 89.95% female, 11-100 years) from three countries differing levels of government (Australia, UK, USA) were surveyed trice at...

Background: Most emotional disorders first emerge during adolescence, a time characterized by heightened sensitivity to social information, especially rejection. Social rejection (SRS), then, may be promising intervention target. Methods: To explore this, 357 participants (M (SD) age = 19.40 (4.18), 63% female) completed self-report measures of SRS, its proposed antecedent, perceived parenting style, behavioral correlate, negative interpretation bias, and outcome, disorder symptoms....

The association between cognitive functioning and mental health symptoms across the lifespan remains poorly understood. Understanding directionality of cognition is important as most gold-standard psychological therapies, such cognitive-behaviour therapy, are cognitively demanding. Here, we examined affective control with depression anxiety lifespan.

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic there has been a rise in common mental health problems compared to pre-pandemic levels, especially young people. Understanding factors that place people at risk is critical guide response increased problems. Here we examine whether age-related differences flexibility and frequency of use emotion regulation strategies partially account for higher levels negative affectivity, reduced positive reported by younger relative older during pandemic.Method:...

<ns3:p><ns3:bold>Background: </ns3:bold>Adolescence is a sensitive period for the onset of mental health disorders. Effective, easy-to-disseminate, scalable prevention and early interventions are urgently needed. Affective control has been proposed as potential target mechanism. Training affective shown to reduce symptoms improve emotion regulation. However, uptake adherence such training by adolescents low. Thus, current study aims receive end user (i.e., adolescents) feedback on prototype...

Emerging evidence shows that compared to pre-pandemic norms pregnant women report significant increases in clinical levels of depressive and anxiety symptoms during COVID-19. This pre-registered study examined cognitive social vulnerability factors for poor mental health pregnancy Understanding profiles is key identifying at risk deteriorating peripartum health. N=742 age country-matched controls from the COVID-19 Risks Across Lifespan Study were included. Using a case-match control design...

IntroductionEmotion regulation is central to mental wellbeing and depends on good affective control. Training control has been shown improve emotion have downstream benefits health in adolescents. However, uptake adherence training adolescents low. In this study, we will explore the potential of a novel gamified program (G-AffeCT), Social Brain Train app, increase compared standard (AffeCT) adolescents.Methods AnalysisIn total, 144 aged 13-16 years train for 12 days either G-AffeCT or...

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it significant social, economic and health uncertainties. These were proposed to impact young people more compared adults, leading adolescents report mental problems during the pandemic. current study examined whether differences in cognitive risk (tolerance of uncertainty) protective (psychological flexibility) factors accounted for age-related depression anxiety. Data from Risks Across Lifespan (CORAL) cohort ( N = 2280, 11–89 years), showed that...