{"title":"Effect of a Health Promotion Model-Based Psychoeducation Program on Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in Individuals With Schizophrenia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Mahinur Betül Çalişkan Şahin, Melike Dişsiz","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260825-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20260825-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the effect of a program based on Pender's Health Promotion Model (HPM) and motivational interviewing on healthy lifestyle behaviors in individuals with schizophrenia.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A randomized controlled trial was conducted involving 60 individuals with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders at a community mental health center. A program based on Pender's HPM and motivational interviewing was implemented over a 6-week period and follow up was conducted at 3 and 6 months.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After implementation of the intervention, stress levels decreased (intervention group: mean = 22.33 [<i>SD</i> = 4.45], <i>p</i> < .01; control group: mean = 13.70 [<i>SD</i> = 2.13], <i>p</i> = .177), and sleep levels (intervention group: mean = 10.70 [<i>SD</i> = 1.3], <i>p</i> < .01; control group: mean = 7.97 [<i>SD</i> = 2.35], <i>p</i> < .01) and healthy lifestyle behaviors (intervention group: mean = 137.66 [<i>SD</i> = 14.11], <i>p</i> < .01; control group: mean = 91.60 [13.23], <i>p</i> = .001) increased significantly in the intervention group compared to the control group (<i>p</i> < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Pender's HPM and motivational interviewing have a positive effect on the development of healthy lifestyle behaviors in individuals with schizophrenia.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148867604","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":"Effects of an Online Stress Management Program on Perceived Stress and Coping Styles in Young Women Who Experienced Emotional Abuse: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Nihan Durgu, Gozde Yildiz Das Gecim","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260824-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20260824-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the effects of an online stress management (OSM) program on perceived stress and coping mechanisms among young women who experienced emotional abuse.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 52 women, divided into experimental and control groups. The OSM program comprised five weekly sessions delivered online. Data were collected at baseline, immediately postintervention, and at 1- and 3-month follow up using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Coping Style Scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a significant difference between groups in the amount of change in PSS score from baseline to 3-months postintervention (<i>p</i> < .001). The experimental group showed a significant reduction in perceived stress, and improvements became more pronounced at 1- and 3-month follow up. The experimental group had higher scores on the self-confident approach and significantly lower scores on the helpless and submissive approaches (<i>p</i> < .001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The OSM program effectively reduced stress and promoted adaptive coping in young women who experienced emotional abuse.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148867607","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":"From Aging to Thriving: Redefining Psychiatric-Mental Health Professional Value in a Longevity Society.","authors":"Ladda Thiamwong","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260702-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20260702-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The aging population is transforming societies worldwide, necessitating a shift from deficit-based models of care to approaches that promote thriving, purpose, and well-being across the lifespan. The current article reframes aging as an opportunity for innovation and value creation, highlighting the critical role of psychiatric-mental health professionals in leading this transformation. Four key pillars are emphasized-reframing aging as opportunity, enhancing communication as a catalyst for change, transitioning from reactive to proactive care, and leveraging technology while aligning innovation with compassion. Psychiatric-mental health nurses are uniquely positioned to integrate mental, physical, and social care while addressing social determinants of health and reducing ageism. Through inclusive communication and system-level strategies, they can reshape care delivery and societal narratives around aging. Ultimately, redefining professional value in a longevity society requires a commitment to equity, dignity, and human-centered innovation, ensuring that older adults not only live longer but live well and thrive.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"64 8","pages":"7-10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148671038","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":"\"Cacophony\".","authors":"Katherine Hicks Tsonas","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260623-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20260623-01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"64 8","pages":"56"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148671102","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 for Treatment of Obesity and Chronic Weight Management<sup>a</sup>.","authors":"","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260622-79","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20260622-79","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"64 8","pages":"5-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148671033","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}
D S Veerabhadra Swamy, Fatma Magdi Ibrahim, Amal Murad, Murtada Mustafa Gabir, Mohammed Hassan Moreljwab, Sultan Abdullah Alharbi, Hanan Adel Mahallawi, Hammad Ali Fadlalmola
{"title":"Positive Psychology Intervention Effects on Emotions and Well-Being in Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"D S Veerabhadra Swamy, Fatma Magdi Ibrahim, Amal Murad, Murtada Mustafa Gabir, Mohammed Hassan Moreljwab, Sultan Abdullah Alharbi, Hanan Adel Mahallawi, Hammad Ali Fadlalmola","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260417-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20260417-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of positive psychology intervention (PPI) on emotional well-being and depression in adults. The objective was to assess whether PPI improves happiness, life satisfaction, and psychological well-being, and whether it serves as a viable alternative to standard or no treatment in managing depression.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A systematic search was conducted in five electronic databases. Seventeen randomized controlled trials involving 2,579 participants were included. Standardized mean difference (SMD) or mean difference (MD) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>PPI significantly improved happiness (SMD = 0.25; 95% CI [0.06, 0.43]), positive affect (MD = 2.41; 95% CI [0.27, 4.54]), life satisfaction (MD = 2.18; 95% CI [0.81, 3.54]), and environmental mastery (SMD = 0.28; 95% CI [0.02, 0.54]). Depression scores showed no significant change (SMD = -0.27; 95% CI [-0.61, 0.08]).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PPI enhances positive mental health indicators, including happiness, positive affect, and well-being, but has limited effect on depression severity. PPI may serve as a complementary tool alongside standard treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"11-18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787723","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":"Determining Sense of Belonging and Family Communication Patterns in Individuals With Substance Use Disorder.","authors":"Hacer Kabakoğlu, Çiğdem Özdemir, Derya Tanriverdi","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260311-04","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20260311-04","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To explore family belonging and communication patterns in individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), highlighting the essential role of psychiatric-mental health nurses (PMHNs) in family-centered care to support recovery.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The study included 102 individuals receiving treatment for SUD. Data were collected using the Family Sense of Belonging Scale and Family Communication Patterns Scale. Descriptive and inferential analyses were applied.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants had above average family belonging and communication, with self belonging higher than family belonging. Conversation orientation was positively linked to family belonging. Lower family belonging correlated with older age, unemployment, suicidal behavior, and violent family environments. Unemployment and suicide attempts were associated with lower conversation orientation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Strengthening family belonging and conversation communication can aid recovery in SUD. PMHNs are key in implementing family-focused interventions to address these factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"47-55"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147476173","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":"Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercise on Psychological Symptoms and Mental Well-Being in Individuals With Schizophrenia.","authors":"Ömer Tanriverdi, Özlem Işil","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260210-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20260210-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current study aimed to investigate the effects of a nurse-led progressive relaxation exercise (PRE) program on the severity of psychiatric symptoms and mental well-being in individuals with schizophrenia.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The study was conducted in three community mental health centers (CMHCs) in two provinces in the southeast and east Anatolia regions, using a quasi-experimental pre-/posttest control group design. The sample comprised individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia who regularly received health care services at a CMHC (<i>N</i> = 90; <i>n</i> = 45 in the intervention group, <i>n</i> = 45 in the control group) and met research criteria.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>PRE, delivered by psychiatric-mental health nurses (PMHNs), was found to effectively reduce psychiatric symptoms and increase mental well-being in individuals with schizophrenia. Mean pretest total score on the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale was 47.87 (<i>SD</i> = 18.61), whereas mean posttest total score was 39.22 (<i>SD</i> = 16.28). Mean pretest total score of the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale was 39.96 (<i>SD</i> = 10.67), whereas mean posttest total score was 50.42 (<i>SD</i> = 8.06); these differences were statistically significant (<i>p</i> < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>According to results of the current study, PRE is recommended as an evidence-based, complementary treatment that can easily be integrated into the routine care of individuals with schizophrenia by PMHNs and other mental health professionals.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"19-27"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146208047","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 Among Mothers' Social Media Addiction, Maternal Attachment, and Maternal Role.","authors":"Seyhan Çankaya, Rumeysa Er","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260311-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20260311-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current study was conducted to determine the relationship among mothers' social media addiction, maternal attachment, and maternal role.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A descriptive and correlational study was conducted with mothers (<i>N</i> = 271) who live in the central Anatolia region of Turkey, use smartphones, have social media accounts, and have infants aged between 1 and 12 months. Data were collected via a personal information form, Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS), Maternal Attachment Inventory, and Maternity Role Gaining Scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A statistically significant negative relationship was found between social media addiction and maternal attachment and maternal role and its subdimensions (<i>p</i> < .05). In the regression analysis, using social media to spend leisure time (<i>t</i> = -2.037, <i>p</i> = .043) and high BSMAS score (<i>t</i> = -4.025, <i>p</i> < .001) were associated risk factors that negatively affected maternal attachment. In addition, using social media for ≥7 to 8 hours (<i>t</i> = -2.113, <i>p</i> = .036) and high BSMAS score (<i>t</i> = -4.104, <i>p</i> < .001) were associated risk factors negatively affecting maternal role. A negative relationship was found between social media addiction and maternal attachment and maternal role.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Using social media for leisure time and high BSMAS scores were identified as risk factors that negatively affect maternal attachment and maternal role. These results suggest that excessive and aimless social media use may negatively affect postpartum maternal functioning.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"39-46"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147476337","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":"Effect of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Impulsivity, and Self-Disgust on Suicidal Behavior in Young Adult Women Nursing Implications.","authors":"Moonhee Gang, Yujin Ahn, Donghyeon Gwak","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260210-03","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20260210-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Suicide rates among young adult women in South Korea are increasing, yet prevention programs often overlook complex psychological factors influencing suicide risk. The current study examined the impact of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), impulsivity, and self-disgust on suicidal behavior in this population.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Using a descriptive, cross-sectional design, 233 community-dwelling young women from eight South Korean regions participated. Data were collected from September to October 2024 through validated self-report measures assessing demographic characteristics, PTSD, impulsivity, self-disgust, and suicidal behavior. Analyses included descriptive statistics, <i>t</i> tests, analysis of variance, Pearson's correlation, and multiple regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Regression analysis showed that PTSD (β = 0.17, <i>p</i> = .003), impulsivity (β = 0.14, <i>p</i> = .011), and self-disgust (β = 0.34, <i>p</i> < .001) significantly predicted suicidal behavior. The model explained 44.6% of the variance (<i>F</i> = 16.2, <i>p</i> < .001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PTSD, impulsivity, and self-disgust are key factors contributing to suicidal behavior in South Korean young women. Findings highlight the need for trauma-informed, stigma-free nursing education and practice, and further research to develop targeted, culturally sensitive suicide prevention.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"29-37"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146207160","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}