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{"title":"Suicide among children and adolescents in India as a public mental health priority.","authors":"Thangaduraipandi Ramakrishnan, Alexandra A Deac, Shankavi Vivekanandhan, Tatiana Taylor Salisbury, Dhanasekara Pandian Ramasamy, Anish V Cherian, Rajendra Kiragasur Madegowda, Nanda Kishore Kannuri","doi":"10.1007/s44192-026-00478-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-026-00478-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Suicide among children and adolescents (≤ 18 years old) is a growing public health concern in India, contributing to an alarming 6% of total suicides reported in 2022. Despite policy efforts, systemic gaps in prevention, reporting, and mental health infrastructure persist.</p><p><strong>Methods/approach: </strong>This paper uses secondary data from the Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) reports (2014-2023) published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to map the key trends and key drivers of suicide among youth in India. Descriptive report estimates on suicide data among individuals aged 0-18 years were categorised by gender, cause, and year. To interpret the underlying drivers of suicide, we applied the Socio-Ecological Model (SEM), which organises risk factors across four levels: individual, interpersonal, community, and societal.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Between 2014 and 2023, a total of 100,787 children died by suicide in India, with female children consistently outnumbering males. The most frequently reported causes were family-related problems (25,049), followed by academic failure (12,988), love affairs (12,988), and mental illness (6143). Nearly 29% of suicides were attributed to unknown or \"other\" causes, indicating gaps in documentation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Suicide among Indian children and adolescents is driven by multifaceted structural and psychosocial factors. A Bronfenbrenner's socio-ecological approach reveals multiple points of intervention, including school-based mental health services, family support programs, anti-stigma initiatives, and community-level capacity building. A coordinated public health response tailored to each SEM level is essential to reverse current trends and safeguard child mental health.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149229408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Suicide risk and suicidal ideation among physicians in Iran from an integrated motivational volitional perspective.","authors":"Reza Msohfeghinia, Ali Ghorbanpour, Arash Mani, Mohsen Rezaeian, Hossein Molavi Vardanjani","doi":"10.1007/s44192-026-00604-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-026-00604-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recent reports of physician suicides in Iran, especially following the loss of a well-known doctor, have renewed concern about a serious public health problem associated with burnout and mental health challenges. This Comment uses the integrated motivational-volitional (IMV) model to examine how psychological, environmental, and social factors may combine to affect suicidal thoughts among medical professionals and calls for urgent action.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13650098/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149139421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A narrative review of school-based preventive interventions on mental disorders and addictions.","authors":"Remedios Aguilar-Moya, Raquel Ibáñez-Martínez, David Melero-Fuentes","doi":"10.1007/s44192-026-00532-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-026-00532-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In recent years, there has been considerable concern about the deterioration of mental health in children and adolescents, and there is a coincidence between mental disorders and addictive disorders. In view of this situation, it is important to review preventive interventions from the educational field, since it is considered an area of socialization par excellence of the subjects that can avoid or reduce exposure to adversities at an early age. For this purpose, a narrative review was carried out. The databases PubMed, PsycINFO and ERIC were searched. A total of 2096 records were retrieved from which 16 studies were selected. Most of the interventions reviewed adopted a universal approach. Most of the articles reviewed refer to interventions around 13-15 years of age and, in general terms, no specific actions are specified by groups according to their needs or risks. The intervention is usually applied by teachers in collaboration with other health experts. The focus is mainly on depression, anxiety, alcohol, cannabis and tobacco, but mental health is also promoted with reinforcement of emotional competence and training in social skills. Also, there is a scarce presence of programs on non-substance addictions and long-term follow-up studies. Based on what has been studied in this research, preventive initiatives are at a point of unquestionable reflection that requires redirecting efforts based on solid scientific evidence that determines approaches adjusted to the realities of the target populations and that helps to make decisions on when to carry out universal or specific interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13642870/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149119344","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction: Prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic exposure among teachers in post-war communities.","authors":"Edona Berisha Kida, Genta Jahiu, Theodhori Karaj","doi":"10.1007/s44192-026-00592-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-026-00592-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13638810/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149119327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychosocial and cultural dynamics shaping substance use and internet fraud among Nigerian youths.","authors":"Lateef Olutoyin Oluwole, Adetunji Obadeji, Adedotun Samuel Ajiboye, Mary Aanuoluwapo Atofarati","doi":"10.1007/s44192-026-00476-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-026-00476-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The rapid expansion of digital technologies has introduced new psychosocial risks for young people, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In Nigeria, increasing rates of psychoactive substance use among youths have emerged alongside the growing prevalence of internet fraud (\"Yahoo-Yahoo\"), raising concerns about their interconnected social, psychological, and cultural drivers.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study explored the relationship between psychoactive substance use and engagement in internet fraud among Nigerian youths, with particular attention to the social, economic, psychological, and cultural contexts shaping this association.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A qualitative design was employed using four focus group discussions with 22 young adults receiving treatment for substance-related mental and behavioural disorders at a tertiary health facility in southwestern Nigeria. Some participants reported direct or indirect involvement in internet fraud. Data were analyzed thematically using Braun and Clarke's framework.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings revealed a complex, bidirectional relationship between substance use and internet fraud, mediated by peer influence, economic marginalization, moral normalization, and culturally embedded expectations of success. Psychoactive substances were perceived as facilitating emotional coping, confidence, and endurance during fraudulent activities, while proceeds from cyber fraud often sustained continued substance use. Despite varying degrees of social acceptance, participants reported guilt, psychological distress, and significant mental health risks.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Psychoactive substance use and internet fraud among Nigerian youths appear less as isolated deviant behaviours and more as maladaptive coping strategies within contexts of structural inequality. There is an urgent need for integrated, youth-focused interventions that address mental health, family dynamics, and economic opportunities.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13601469/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149032012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction to: Exploring the association between psychological stress and dermatological conditions in Jordanian medical students.","authors":"Rand Murshidi, Assem Al Refaei, Nour Shewaikani, Jehad Feras AlSamhori, Haneen Alassaf, Raghad Owais, Sarah Alshumemry, Yasmeen Aburomman, Nour Saifan, Muayyad Murshidi, Salsabiela Bani Hamad","doi":"10.1007/s44192-026-00588-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-026-00588-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13562472/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148931953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Racial and gender disparities in reasons for seeking mental healthcare in Canada.","authors":"Seyed Mohammad Mahdi Moshirian Farahi, Malick Marc Ouattara, Taddele Cherinet Kibret, Jude Mary Cénat","doi":"10.1007/s44192-026-00571-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-026-00571-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Although mental health problems are widespread, access to services remains limited. This study aims to examine the reasons for seeking mental healthcare among racially diverse individuals in Canada.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 553 participants (52% women) from diverse racial backgrounds, including Arab (n = 84), Asian (n = 147), Black (n = 89), Indigenous (n = 67), White (n = 104), and mixed racial identity participants (n = 62). Participants completed a sociodemographic form and measures assessing reasons for mental healthcare seeking and major experiences of racial discrimination. Separate logistic regression models for each outcome were performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Anxiety (58.8%), depression (50.3%), stress/burnout (41.8%) were the most frequently reported reasons for seeking mental healthcare. Bivariate logistic regression showed significant racial disparities in seeking mental healthcare related to anxiety, with Arab (odds ratio [OR] = 0.33, p < 0.001), Asian (OR = 0.41, p = 0.001), and Black participants (OR = 0.52, p = 0.032) having lower odds of seeking mental healthcare compared with White participants. Indigenous participants had higher odds of seeking mental healthcare for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-related concerns (OR = 3.21, p = 0.001), whereas Asian participants had lower odds of seeking mental healthcare for PTSD-related concerns (OR = 0.42, p = 0.022). Gender differences were also observed across several seeking mental health care reasons.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings indicate that mental health service utilization is linked to both racial and gender factors, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to improve equitable access to mental healthcare across diverse populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13486455/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148802366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychosocial work environment and health among ambulance clinicians in northern Sweden.","authors":"Ann-Therese Hedqvist, Veronica Lindström, Christoffer Ericsson, Jonas Aléx","doi":"10.1007/s44192-026-00573-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-026-00573-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Ambulance clinicians in emergency medical services (EMS) work under demanding conditions characterised by high workload, unpredictable environments, and exposure to potentially traumatic incidents. These stressors may negatively affect their health and well-being. Understanding how psychosocial work environment factors relate to health outcomes is therefore important for developing preventive strategies in prehospital emergency care. This study aimed to describe ambulance clinicians' self-rated psychosocial work environment and health in northern Sweden and to examine associations between psychosocial work environment factors and health outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An exploratory cross-sectional study was conducted using an anonymous web-based survey of all ambulance clinicians in one northern Swedish region (November 2024; 22 ambulances across eight service areas). Of 187 eligible participants, 134 responded (71.6%). Measures included the General Nordic Questionnaire for Psychological and Social Factors at Work subscales (role clarity, role conflict, job demands, job control, social support, organisational culture, leadership), job satisfaction, self-rated health (SRH), insomnia, exhaustion, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress symptoms, and cumulative exposure to traumatic incidents. Analyses included descriptive statistics, Spearman correlations, and group comparisons.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Most ambulance clinicians reported good SRH (83.6%). However, 19.4% screened positive for elevated anxiety, 12.7% for depressive symptoms, 8.2% for clinical insomnia, 6.7% for exhaustion, and 2.2% for probable post-traumatic stress disorder. Higher job demands and role conflict were consistently associated with greater symptom burden and lower SRH, whereas role clarity and job satisfaction showed protective associations. A more positively perceived organisational culture and stronger leadership were also associated with better health outcomes. Clinicians working at urban stations reported higher job demands and role conflict, poorer sleep, higher anxiety and posttraumatic stress, and lower SRH compared with those at rural stations.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Psychosocial work environment factors were closely associated with ambulance clinicians' health. High job demands and role conflict were consistently linked to poorer health outcomes, whereas role clarity, job satisfaction, supportive leadership, and a positive organisational culture were associated with more favourable health outcomes. These findings highlight organisational factors that may be relevant to consider in efforts to improve workforce health and sustainability in emergency medical services.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13476205/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148766505","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quantitative EEG of frontal and central cortices during calm memory retrieval in schizophrenia.","authors":"S Khemthong, M Rueankam, W Chatthong","doi":"10.1007/s44192-026-00565-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-026-00565-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Altered neural oscillations are a hallmark of cognitive and emotional dysregulation in schizophrenia. Theta-band activity, particularly in frontal and central regions, has been associated with working memory, internal attention, and relaxed cognitive states. However, the role of theta dynamics during tasks that integrate memory retrieval with a calm, internally directed state remains unclear.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirty individuals with schizophrenia participated in a structured memory recall task embedded within the Brain Mapping Performance (BMP) protocol. Three conditions were examined: calm (eyes closed with guided internal focus), resting (eyes open), and active memory task. Quantitative EEG (QEEG) was recorded from 12 scalp sites, with analyses focused on theta relative power and theta/beta ratio at frontal, central, and temporal sites (Fp1, Fz, F4, F7, Cz, T3). Behavioral performance and self-reported calmness were also assessed. Repeated-measures ANOVA was used to evaluate condition and electrode-site effects.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Theta relative power was highest during the calm condition and decreased during resting and memory task conditions (p < .001), with prominent activity at frontal-midline (Fz) and central (Cz) sites. The memory task was associated with reduced theta dominance and increased task demands, reflected by lower accuracy and longer completion time (p < .05). Theta/beta ratio followed a similar descriptive pattern, with higher values during calm states and lower values during active task engagement. Exploratory correlation analyses indicated associations between EEG activity and behavioral performance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Frontal and central theta activity may reflect modulation between internally directed calm states and active processing in schizophrenia. The highest theta activity observed during calm conditions suggests that internally focused states may support neural readiness, while task-related reductions reflect increased executive demand. These findings support the use of QEEG-based measures within occupation-integrated paradigms, such as BMP, for assessing and guiding cognitive-emotional regulation in psychiatric rehabilitation.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13522306/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148842099","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Experiences of home-based caregivers of patients with chronic mental illness in Ga-Dikgale Limpopo Province.","authors":"M I Novela, M B Setwaba, K M Rantho, T Sodi","doi":"10.1007/s44192-026-00473-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-026-00473-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Caring for persons with mental illness can be burdensome and could lead to home-based caregivers experiencing various physical, emotional, and psychological challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Despite these challenges, studies prioritise the experiences of the mentally ill persons and their immediate families, with less focus on the experiences of the home-based caregivers, especially those in rural areas. Thus, this study sought to explore the experiences of home-based caregivers of people living with chronic mental illness in Ga-Dikgale, Limpopo Province, South Africa.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study used a qualitative research approach and an exploratory case study design. The population included home-based caregivers from Dikgale. A combination of purposive and snowball sampling techniques was used to sample eight (six female and two male) home-based caregivers of family members with chronic mental illness from Ga-Dikgale, Limpopo Province. Data was collected using face-to-face semi-structured interviews and analysed using inductive thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results and conclusion: </strong>Findings revealed that some caregivers are not adequately prepared to care for patients due to a lack of training and knowledge of handling mental health patients. Caregivers were also emotionally burdened, with minimal support from patients' families, the government, and mental health professionals. These caregivers used coping mechanisms such as group discussions, prayer, and support from their friends and families to deal with these challenges. This study recommends a collaborative approach among the Department of Health, NGOs, and community healthcare services to facilitate support for home-based caregivers.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13421569/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148622810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}