{"title":"Relationships Among Parental Phubbing and Children's Emotion Regulation Skills and Psychosocial Behavioral Symptoms.","authors":"Dilek Küçük Alemdar, Aslıhan Çatıker","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250821-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250821-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To determine relationships among parental phubbing and children's emotion regulation skills and psychosocial behavioral symptoms.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This descriptive and correlational study was conducted with 634 parents of children aged 11 to 14 years. A Parent-Child Descriptive Information Form, the Generic Phubbing Scale (GSP), Pediatric Symptom Checklist-17 (PSC-17), and Emotion Regulation Checklist (ERC) were used for data collection.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a statistically significant positive and weak correlation between parents' GSP scores and children's PSC-17 scores (<i>r</i> = 0.191; <i>p</i> < 0.001), and a statistically significant positive and weak correlation between emotion dysregulation scores (<i>r</i> = 0.221; <i>p</i> < 0.001). The effect of GSP scores on PSC-17 scores was statistically significant (<i>t</i> = 4.882; <i>p</i> < 0.001). The impact of GSP scores on emotion dysregulation scores was also statistically significant (<i>t</i> = 5.689; <i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Parental phubbing was found to impact children's psychosocial and emotional states. It is recommended that the negative effects of parental phubbing be addressed by child health care workers in the context of child-parent relationships in the family where the behavior is exhibited and awareness should be raised about this concept.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144976114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Mediating Effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences on the Relationship Between Mothers' Postpartum Traumatic Stress and Infant Bonding.","authors":"Fadime Bayri Bingöl, Zeynep Dilşah Karaçam Yılmaz, Melike Dişsiz, Zümrüt Bilgin, Ayşe Karakoç, Meltem Demirgöz Bal","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250821-03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250821-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To examine the mediating effect of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on the relationship between mothers' postpartum traumatic stress and infant bonding.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Participants comprised 452 mothers aged ≥18 years who had healthy infants aged between 6 weeks and 1 year. Data were collected using a personal information form, the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire-Turkish Version (ACE-TR), City Birth Trauma Scale (CityBiTS), and Postnatal Attachment Questionnaire-Turkish Version (PBQ-TR).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of participants who reported at least one ACE, 15.9% met diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder according to the CityBiTS. A higher ACE-TR score (<i>p</i> < 0.001) and the presence of one or more traumatic stress symptoms (<i>p</i> < 0.05) were associated with more significant mother-infant bonding problems. CityBiTS score was a complete intermediary variable between ACE-TR and PBQ-TR scores.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Maternal exposure to ACEs is an important determinant of post-partum traumatic stress and negatively affects mother-infant bonding.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144976327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Relationship Between Attachment Styles and Personality Traits in 18- to 49-Year-Old Female Patients Hospitalized in a Psychiatric Clinic Following a Suicide Attempt.","authors":"Zeynep Şahin, Özden Tandoğan","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250821-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250821-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Suicide remains a major global health concern, with women showing higher rates of nonfatal attempts than men. The current cross-sectional study examined relationships among attachment styles (avoidant, anxious), personality traits (Big Five), and sociodemographic factors among 80 women aged 18 to 49 years hospitalized in a psychiatric clinic following a suicide attempt.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Participants completed the Experiences in Close Relationships Inventory-II and Big Five Personality Scale-Short Form.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results indicated that lower conscientiousness, particularly in self-supervision, predicted avoidant attachment, whereas heightened neuroticism was significantly associated with anxious attachment. Additional findings revealed that lower income and family history of psychiatric illness correlated with elevated anxious attachment, underscoring the role of socioeconomic pressures and intergenerational mental health risks.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Overall, findings highlight the intertwined nature of attachment styles and personality traits in suicidality, emphasizing the need for intervention strategies targeting emotional regulation, self-control, and early maladaptive attachments to mitigate future risk.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144975918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"NARSAD Artworks.","authors":"Roger Castro","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250627-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250627-01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"63 8","pages":"52"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144785822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-Based Counseling Among Family Members of Individuals With Schizophrenia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Ercan Tunç, Oya Sevcan Orak, İlknur Aydın Avci","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250314-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250314-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the effects of an acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)-based online counseling program on beliefs about mental illness, self-stigma, and psychological flexibility among family members of individuals with schizophrenia.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 50 family members, divided into experimental and control groups. The ACT-based counseling program comprised six weekly sessions delivered online. Data were collected using the Beliefs Toward Mental Illness Scale, Self-Stigmatization for Families Scale, and Psychological Flexibility Scale through pre- and posttest measurements.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The ACT-based online counseling program significantly improved family members' beliefs about mental illness, reduced self-stigma, and enhanced psychological flexibility (<i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Nurses should be trained in ACT to effectively support family members of individuals with mental illness. Tailored ACT interventions have the potential to strengthen families' coping mechanisms and improve their mental health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"24-32"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143722382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Suicide Risk in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Kristen Gomez, Tatiana Canon, Emily Anne Barr","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250305-03","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250305-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To examine the evidence of the impact of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on suicide risk in adolescents.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL were systematically searched. A priori inclusion criteria specified randomized controlled and quasi-experimental studies (published 2013 to 2023) in English, with participants aged 11 to 24 years. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and structured quality appraisals were used to ensure rigor. Studies evaluated CBT's effectiveness in reducing suicidal ideation/attempts.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Studies (<i>N</i> = 7) included participants (<i>N</i> = 3,996) from four countries (Australia, Canada, Iran, and the United States). Six of seven studies demonstrated statistically significant reductions in suicidal ideation with CBT (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.05). School-based programs showed feasibility in reducing suicide risk while enhancing coping skills. No adverse effects were reported.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>CBT is a safe and effective intervention for reducing suicide risk in adolescents. Findings support its potential as an approach for youth, with further research needed to explore long-term outcomes and diverse populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"14-23"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143606892","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Silent Killer: Cumulative Assault on Mental Health.","authors":"Ukamaka M Oruche","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250710-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250710-01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"63 8","pages":"3-4"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144785818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adolescent Self-Poisoning Decision-Making Behavior: A Qualitative Study Using the Theory of Planned Behavior.","authors":"Yijiao Ding, Junzhi Xiang, Yingying Hu, Lina Wu, Zhongqiu Lu, Minghui Ye","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250320-03","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250320-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To explore factors related to adolescents' self-poisoning decision-making behavior based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A qualitative descriptive research design was used, and research questions were developed based on the TPB. Thirteen adolescents from a tertiary hospital were selected using purposive sampling for semi-structured interviews. Transcribed data were analyzed using content analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three themes and eight subthemes were identified: <i>Behavioral Attitudes</i> (tolerant attitudes, conflicting attitudes), <i>Subjective Norms</i> (peer influence, filial piety and responsibility, masculine traits), and <i>Perceived Behavioral Control</i> (acquired suicide capability, cognitive distortion and impairment, perceived social support).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings provide unique insights into understanding adolescent suicide behavior. This study also identified new intervention targets for clinical professionals in preventing adolescent self-poisoning behavior.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"43-51"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144053008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"FDA-Approved Drugs to Treat Overweight and Obesity.","authors":"","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250626-79","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250626-79","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"63 8","pages":"7-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144785819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Insights on Parental Experiences with Autism Spectrum Disorder for Global Audiences.","authors":"Rishika Selvakumar","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250612-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20250612-02","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"63 8","pages":"6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144785821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}