Multitiered systems of support (MTSS) are an effective and efficient framework burgeoning in schools across the United States. School-based occupational therapy practitioners (SBOTPs) have much to offer in the MTSS framework and can influence school-based outcomes. Understanding the current literature and its implications for practice is…

The main purpose of this study was to determine the predictive role of dyadic adjustment and perceived social support in explaining psychological help-seeking attitudes of married individuals. A total of 320 married individuals participated in the study. According to the results, the adjustment on the origin family relationships sub-dimension of…

Past researchers have identified high levels of mental health concerns among graduate and professional students as well as some of the key predictors which lead to these concerns. They have also highlighted the negative consequences - both short and long-term - for untreated mental health concerns as well as the benefits for students who do seek…

Objective: Examine associations between care seeking reasons in college health and counseling centers and sexual violence (SV). Participants: College students (n = 2,084 baseline, n = 1,170 one-year follow up) participating in a cluster randomized controlled trial of an SV reduction intervention on 28 campuses. Methods: Computer-based survey data…

Research suggests that the reported increase in student mental health issues such as study burnout might be related to students' identity problems and their motivations for undertaking higher education. The present study added to this line of research by investigating the associations between identity profiles, motives for attending university and…

Employment has been shown to be a strong predictor of recovery in individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) and is often amongst the foremost reported goals of this population. Yet individuals with SMI continue to face high levels of unemployment and employment marginalisation. This article aims to outline three major career barriers unique to…

Lifelong learning programs for older adults are suggested as a promising strategy to promote successful and active aging. This observational study utilized cross-sectional data from a nationwide survey administered to adults aged 65 and older who were recruited through nine Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI). Data collected included general…

Background: This study explores the impact of the pandemic on children's mental health. It examined the understanding of parents regarding their children's mental condition and their ability to identify issues, 2 years post the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, 507 Italian parents reported on their…

Objectives: To examine sleep, physical activity, and their joint associations with physical functioning and affect. Participants: 108 undergraduates completed questionnaires assessing sleep, activity levels, emotional well-being and physical health markers. Results: Participants reported poor sleep quality, suboptimal sleep duration, and…

This paper examines the historical and current contexts of threat assessment and violence risk in higher education, highlighting the evolving roles of college counseling centers in the threat assessment process for students displaying signs of concerning behaviors. Given research showing many college mental health professionals feel under-prepared…

The problem addressed in this study was that social and emotional strategies are not provided at the school level, which affects teachers' mental well-being, causing them to feel occupational burnout. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, educators have been compelled to adapt to new teaching modalities, contributing to heightened stress…

The new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread swiftly globally. People were in danger of infection and psychological stress as a result of the pandemic. Due to the shutdown of schools, the academic calendars of educational institutions were thrown off. The effects of COVID-19 on the academic performance and psychological well-being of…

Pressure on upper-secondary students to perform well is increasing at the same time as mental health problems are growing. At best, schools should be an arena for both academic work and the acquisition of life skills. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of a positive psychology intervention, named Study with Strength, on self-reported…

Objective: The purpose of this study is to identify ways in which college students use support-seeking strategies to improve mental health-related goals. Participants: Participants included college students from a Mid-Atlantic university who identified as having experienced anxiety or depression in their lifetime. Method: Using a support…

T he author considers adult doll play as therapeutic intervention by examining how the physical properties of reborn dolls and also sex dolls provide comfort and establish needs met through care giving. She discusses dolls providing a sense of personal identity through narrative play, community, and retail therapy, and she describes the…