Rasha Salah Eweida, Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta, Mona Mohamed Abdelaziz Barakat, Alaa El Din Moustafa Hamed, Mohamed Gamal Elsehrawy, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr
{"title":"Nurses' Relational Authenticity and Empathy Through the Lens of Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations and Their Correlation With Recovery Capital in Individuals With Substance Use Disorder: A Rural-Urban Comparison.","authors":"Rasha Salah Eweida, Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta, Mona Mohamed Abdelaziz Barakat, Alaa El Din Moustafa Hamed, Mohamed Gamal Elsehrawy, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260414-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20260414-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To compare relational authenticity and empathy among rural and urban psychiatric-mental health nurses and examine their correlation with recovery capital in individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) using Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations as a conceptual framework.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Using a descriptive comparative study design, 278 participants were recruited from rural and urban psychiatric settings. Nurses (<i>n</i> = 152) completed the Kernis-Goldman Authenticity Inventory, Interpersonal Reactivity Index, and Working Alliance Inventory-Short Version. Patients (<i>n</i> = 126) with SUD were evaluated using the Brief Assessment of Recovery Capital.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A statistically significant difference was observed in responses regarding the relational orientation domain of authenticity, as well as the fantasy and empathic concern dimensions of empathy (<i>p</i> = .013, <i>p</i> = .042, and <i>p</i> = .022, respectively). Empathy and therapeutic alliance were identified as significant independent predictors of authenticity among nurses. Higher levels of empathy and authentic engagement were positively associated with increased recovery capital in patients with SUD.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Empathetic and authentic nurse-patient relationships, as framed by Peplau's theory, are critical to supporting recovery in individuals with SUD. Enhancing these relational competencies, especially in under-resourced rural settings, may improve mental health outcomes and reduce disparities in recovery support.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787683","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":"Factors Affecting Subjective Perception of Recovery in Individuals With Schizophrenia: The Role of Metacognitive Beliefs and Cognitive Insight.","authors":"Didem Canbay Küçük, Merve Kızılırmak Tatu","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260420-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20260420-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To examine the effect of metacognitive beliefs and cognitive insight on subjective perception of recovery in individuals with schizophrenia.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Participants in the current descriptive cross-sectional and correlational study comprised 133 individuals with schizophrenia being treated in the psychiatry clinic of a training and research hospital in Türkiye. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, Metacognition Questionnaire-30 (MCQ-30), Beck Cognitive Insight Scale (BCIS), and Subjective Recovery Assessment Scale (SubRAS). Descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis, and hierarchical regression analysis were used to analyze the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants' MCQ-30, BCIS, and SubRAS scores were 84.45 (<i>SD</i> = 9.90), -0.15 (<i>SD</i> = 5.12), and 57.78 (<i>SD</i> = 15.26), respectively. Metacognitive beliefs were a predictor of subjective perception of recovery (β = -0.179, <i>p</i> = .034). The meta-cognition score explained 10.1% of the total variance associated with subjective perception of recovery (adjusted <i>R<sup>2</sup></i> = 0.101).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Results of the current study can guide psychiatric-mental health nurses to develop specific interventions and programs to support subjective recovery in individuals with schizophrenia and improve their mental health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"1-13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147787636","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":"Comparing the Prevalence of Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms During Pregnancy.","authors":"Rebecca Koerner, Kailey Rinaldi, Olivia Valente, Allyson Dufy, Kaitlyn Rechenberg","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250930-03","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250930-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To compare the prevalence of anxiety symptoms with that of depressive symptoms among pregnant individuals.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>In this secondary data analysis, we compared anxiety and depressive symptoms throughout pregnancy using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale among 50 pregnant individuals who were recruited at their initial prenatal appointment. We compared anxiety and depressive symptoms by conducting bivariate analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Anxiety and depressive symptoms were reported by 40% (<i>n</i> = 20) and 28% (<i>n</i> = 14) of pregnant individuals, respectively. One half (50%, <i>n</i> = 10) of pregnant individuals with clinically significant anxiety symptoms did not report depressive symptoms.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Depressive symptom screening alone may lead to missed cases of clinically significant anxiety symptoms. Clinical providers need to concurrently screen for anxiety and depressive symptoms during pregnancy based on recently revised policy recommendations. Future research should address barriers to current screening practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"31-36"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145226265","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}
Lan Yu, Guilin Yu, Shufang Zhang, Yinqi Yin, Fan Shi
{"title":"Family-Based Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents Engaging in Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: A Controlled Trial.","authors":"Lan Yu, Guilin Yu, Shufang Zhang, Yinqi Yin, Fan Shi","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250930-05","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250930-05","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current randomized controlled trial examined the effects of family-based interpersonal psychotherapy (FB-IPT) on non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), depressive symptoms, and family cohesion in adolescents.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A multidisciplinary team delivered care; two IPT-trained psychiatric nurses provided psychoeducation and safety/adherence monitoring in a non-therapist role. Forty-eight adolescents were randomized to FB-IPT or treatment as usual (TAU) for 12 weeks. Outcomes (Ottawa Self-Injury Inventory, Hamilton Depression Scale, Family Environment Scale-Chinese Version) were assessed at baseline, post-treatment, and 3-month follow up.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The FB-IPT group showed significantly greater reductions in NSSI and depressive symptoms, and increased family intimacy, compared to the TAU group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>FB-IPT may be an effective adjunctive treatment for adolescents engaging in NSSI.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"37-46"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145226314","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":"\"It's Hard to Struggle Alone...\": A Qualitative Study on Working Experiences of Individuals With Bipolar Disorder.","authors":"Yasemin Çekiç, Rüveyda Yüksel, Rıfat Serav İlhan","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250930-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250930-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To explore the working experiences of individuals with bipolar disorder (BD).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This study was conducted using a qualitative phenomenological design. Personal in-depth interviews were conducted with 10 individuals diagnosed with BD who were actively employed. Data were collected face-to-face through semi-structured interviews and examined using content analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four main themes and eight subthemes were revealed. Themes were <i>Current</i> (subthemes: stigmatization, mobbing), <i>Rudder</i> (subthemes: social rhythm, symptom management), <i>Sail</i> (subthemes: coworkers, family), and <i>Anchor</i> (sub-themes: career development, empowerment).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Individuals with BD can be supported by increasing the number of sheltered workplaces and enhancing regulations made by the state for their employment. Increased efforts for occupational rehabilitation could provide functional recovery and a satisfactory life for this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"21-29"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145226322","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":"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":"47-55"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","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}
Samuel L Kalmus, Paige H Jardine, Savanna P Stevens, Erin E Ellington, Heather L Smith-Schrandt
{"title":"Technology Use in the Treatment of Pediatric Anxiety.","authors":"Samuel L Kalmus, Paige H Jardine, Savanna P Stevens, Erin E Ellington, Heather L Smith-Schrandt","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260306-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20260306-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Childhood anxiety is an impairing condition rising in prevalence and common concern in pediatric medical and psychiatric settings. Nurses and advanced practice nurses may likely be the first to identify symptoms of anxiety and are well-positioned to recommend supportive interventions to families. The aim of the current article is to synthesize current research on technology-based interventions designed to reduce anxiety in youth. A review of emerging digital approaches, including mobile applications (apps), internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy programs, telehealth, gamified interventions, therapeutic podcasts, and virtual reality exposure interventions is provided. Evidence regarding the efficacy and feasibility of these tools is summarized, with attention to implementation considerations. Clinical use illustrations are used to inspire readers with the authors' examples of technology use in pediatric anxiety treatment. The aim of this review is to equip nurses with practical, evidence-informed recommendations for families, thereby enhancing access to early and effective anxiety management resources for children and adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"64 4","pages":"7-13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147629117","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 Dementia.","authors":"","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260225-79","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20260225-79","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"64 4","pages":"5-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147629044","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":"Supporting and Empowering Autistic Nurses in the Workplace.","authors":"Dawn M Turnage, Emily Thornbury","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20260306-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20260306-02","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":"64 4","pages":"3-4"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147629103","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}
Nicole M Benson, Boyu Ren, Amin Yakubu, Kristen Lancaster, Alisa B Busch
{"title":"Validation of the General Risk Assessment for Pediatric Inpatient Falls (GRAF-PIF) on Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Units.","authors":"Nicole M Benson, Boyu Ren, Amin Yakubu, Kristen Lancaster, Alisa B Busch","doi":"10.3928/02793695-20250930-04","DOIUrl":"10.3928/02793695-20250930-04","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To examine optimal threshold score on the General Risk Assessment for Pediatric Inpatient Falls (GRAF-PIF) scale for nurse assessment of fall risk on child and adolescent inpatient psychiatry units.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A retrospective observational study on two child and adolescent inpatient psychiatry units in a large health system was conducted from July 1, 2019, to August 31, 2023. We calculated falls per 1,000 patient days and examined different GRAF-PIF cut-offs for changes in positive predictive value (PPV), sensitivity, and specificity.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fall rate was 1.10 per 1,000 patient days. The literature-recommended threshold of 2 yielded a sensitivity, specificity, and PPV of 87.5%, 60.3%, and 0.23%, respectively. The highest PPV (8.7%) occurred with a score of 4 but sensitivity was 46.9%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The optimum GRAF-PIF threshold considerably overestimated fall risk in this population, limiting clinical utility for nurses. Future research is needed to explore more accurate ways to assess fall risk for children and adolescents on inpatient psychiatry units.</p>","PeriodicalId":50071,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services","volume":" ","pages":"14-20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145226299","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}