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{"title":"Ten priorities that are shaping the future of mental health prevention.","authors":"Marco Colizzi","doi":"10.1007/s44192-025-00290-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-025-00290-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mental health is an escalating global health priority, yet prevention strategies remain underdeveloped and underutilized. This commentary outlines ten priorities to advance a modern, equitable, and effective approach to mental health prevention. It advocates expanding the At-Risk Mental State (ARMS) framework beyond psychosis to include other common mental disorders, and calls for routine, dynamic risk assessment, particularly targeting early-life adversities. A transdiagnostic approach is encouraged to better identify and respond to nuanced, dimensional early signs of psychological distress. Emphasizing a neurodevelopmental perspective, the commentary supports life-course interventions and improved continuity between child and adult mental health services. It urges to redesign mental health systems to enable early access and sustained youth engagement, particularly through multidisciplinary, integrated care models that encompass both mental health and addiction services. The commentary also highlights growing evidence of shared biological mechanisms, such as inflammation and metabolic dysregulation, linking mental and physical health, reinforcing the need for holistic prevention strategies. Finally, it underscores the necessity of societal and policy-level interventions to address structural determinants of mental illness, including inequality, environmental stressors, and youth marginalization. Together, these priorities present a proactive and collaborative vision of prevention that spans individual, community, and systemic levels. Achieving this vision requires a fundamental shift from reactive clinical care to preventive, intersectoral public health action. While ambitious, such a transformation is essential to reduce the global burden of mental illness and promote lifelong mental well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"140"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12484498/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145202170","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":"Correlation between a healthy lifestyle index, quality of life, and depression in Iranian individuals with cardiovascular disease.","authors":"Ali Akbari, Arvin Mirshahi, Mojtaba Daneshvar, Maryam Sadat Hosseini Moghadam, Farhad Rohani, Meysam Khoshavi","doi":"10.1007/s44192-025-00266-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-025-00266-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality worldwide and significantly impact patients' quality of life (QoL) and mental health. A healthy lifestyle has been recognized as an essential factor in reducing the burden of CVD and improving patient outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the Healthy Lifestyle Index and QoL and depression among patients with CVD.</p><p><strong>Methods and materials: </strong>This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in 2024 among 182 patients with confirmed CVD who were referred to Imam Khomeini Hospital in Tehran. Data were collected using three validated instruments: a demographic questionnaire, the Short Form-12 Health Survey (SF-12) to assess QoL, and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) to measure depression. The Healthy Lifestyle Index included physical activity, dietary habits, smoking, alcohol use, and social interaction. Generalized linear models were used to examine the associations between lifestyle components and outcomes (QoL and depression), adjusting for key confounders. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS software version 22.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings showed that the mean SF-12 QoL score among participants was 84.29 (SD = 7.53), and the mean age was 59.54 years (SD = 11.73). Physically active patients had significantly higher QoL scores (mean = 88.3) compared to inactive individuals (mean = 82.1) (P < 0.001). Greater social interaction was also associated with better QoL (mean = 87.9 vs. 80.4, P < 0.001). In contrast, alcohol consumption was associated with lower QoL (mean = 79.2 vs. 85.1, P = 0.04). Smoking status, BMI, and healthy eating score were not significantly related to QoL. Moreover, participants with higher Healthy Lifestyle Index scores had lower depression scores (mean PHQ-9 = 5.2 vs. 8.7, P < 0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results highlight the importance of promoting physical activity, reducing alcohol consumption, and encouraging social engagement as key components of healthy lifestyle interventions for patients with CVD. These strategies may effectively improve QoL and reduce depressive symptoms, underscoring the need for holistic and behaviorally focused approaches in the routine care of cardiovascular patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"138"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12484477/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145202179","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":"Impact of perceived familial gender discrimination and entrapment on the mental health of female emerging adults.","authors":"Kanwal Shergill, Himangini Rathore Hooja","doi":"10.1007/s44192-025-00289-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-025-00289-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates the impact of perceived familial gender discrimination (PFGD) and entrapment on the mental health of emerging female adults in India. The sample comprised 568 unmarried and unemployed female college students aged 18 years and above belonging to the upper- and lower-middle class socioeconomic status, selected using purposive sampling. The research utilized the Kuppuswamy Socioeconomic Status Scale, Gender Discrimination by Parents' Behaviours subscale, and Entrapment Short Form Scale to measure the variables. The results indicate a significant positive relationship between PFGD and entrapment (r = 0.653, p < 0.01), suggesting that higher levels of perceived discrimination are associated with increased feelings of entrapment. The regression analysis revealed that PFGD significantly predicts entrapment , accounting for 42.6% of the variance (F (1418) = 419.855, p < 0.05). This finding highlights the profound impact of familial gender discrimination on the psychological well-being of young women, leading to a heightened sense of entrapment. The study underscores the importance of addressing gender discrimination within families to improve the mental health outcomes of emerging female adults. Future research should explore the intersectionality of gender discrimination with other forms of discrimination and examine its long-term effects on mental health across diverse demographic groups. Implications related to the roles of community, media and educational institutions, as well as the judiciary system and mental health professionals have also been discussed, highlighting the adverse consequences of gender discrimination in domestic settings on a young female's mental health.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"137"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12457248/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145126571","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 scoping study of postpartum mental health problems and associated factors: opportunities for research and practice.","authors":"Oluwaseun Ojomo, Oluyemi Atibioke, Oluwapelumi Alesinloye-King, Kerstin Erlandsson, Karin Ängeby, Niklas Envall","doi":"10.1007/s44192-025-00278-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-025-00278-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To provide an overview of mental health problems throughout the postpartum period and to describe the screening instruments as well as associated factors related to the relevant population.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The scoping study was guided by the framework outlined by Arksey and O'Malley and Levac et al. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guideline was used to report the findings including citation backtracking.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 2828 studies screened, 43 met the inclusion criteria, and three key categories were identified: postpartum mental health problems, screening instruments, and associated factors, including support systems, previous mental and medical conditions, and other associated factors. Sub-categories in the support systems included partner, family, social, and work support, while subcategories in the other associated factors included socioeconomic and sociodemographic, pregnancy and birth, partner violence, mode of delivery, gender preference, COVID-19, and immigration status.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A comprehensive approach to postpartum mental health problems is necessary to understand protective factors needed at all levels. It is imperative to offer a spectrum of support services and ensure high availability of care to all relevant subgroups of mothers throughout pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. Inconsistent use of screening instruments at different periods indicates a need for harmonized use in clinical settings to mitigate the risk of women being undiagnosed. Training healthcare professionals in the area of assessment and management of postpartum mental health problems will significantly help in alleviating the challanges women face during this period.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"136"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12417353/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145024823","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":"Mental health literacy on postpartum depression among university staff in Nigeria.","authors":"Abdulmuminu Isah, Deborah Oyine Aluh, Maximus Onyedika Ugwoke, Chigozie Gloria Anene-Okeke","doi":"10.1007/s44192-025-00249-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-025-00249-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Postpartum depression (PPD) is an important public health problem which often goes unrecognized and untreated, especially in low-income settings. Poor mental health literacy of community members has been shown to create barriers to help-seeking for PPD.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The study assessed the mental health literacy of postpartum depression (PPD) among staff members in a Nigerian university.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a cross-sectional survey that employed a case vignette format. A questionnaire, consisting of a socio-demographic form and a case vignette, was distributed to a convenient sample of 400 staff members in the faculties of pharmaceutical sciences, veterinary medicine, and agricultural sciences. Data were analysed using the IBM SPSS Statistics (version - 20). Descriptive analysis (frequencies, percentages, mean, and standard deviations) were used to summarize the findings. The relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and knowledge score of PPD was assessed using chi-square analysis. Statistical significance was set at p-value ˂0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The majority of the respondents were females 195 (54.0%) and were between 18 and 30 years of age (35.5%). Only 16.3% of respondents correctly identified PPD and nearly half (44.9%) of the respondents opined that the condition is 'very serious. Poor knowledge of PPD was statistically significant associated with age [X² (4) = 18.252, p = 0.001], marital status [X² (3) = 16.888, p = 0.001], and educational qualification [X² (3) = 59.729, p = < 0.001], while medical help- seeking of PPD was statistically significant associated with age [X² (4) = 13.982, p = < 0.007], and educational qualification [X² (3) = 10.716, p = < 0.013].</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The overall knowledge of postpartum depression among the staff members of the university was relatively poor and more female staff members than male staff members could identify postpartum depression. The study findings highlight the need to create awareness and improve knowledge of PPD through campaign-specific mental health programmes, educational programmes, integration of mental health programmes for university staff development to aid in early identification, intervention, media, and other targeted strategies such as creating a culture that encourages open discussions about mental health and provides accessible support services and, developing and implementing policies that address mental health in the university and the country at large.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"135"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12405231/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144980730","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":"Prevalence, patterns, correlates, and academic implications of sports betting and problem gambling among Nigerian undergraduates.","authors":"Faithful Miebaka Daniel, Emmanuel Aniekan Essien, Bonaventure Michael Ukoaka, Victoria Ezinne Emeruwa, Aniebiet Monday Charlie, Ntishor Gabriel Udam, Victor Kosy Kelechi, Soter Ameh","doi":"10.1007/s44192-025-00214-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-025-00214-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sports betting has become increasingly popular among Nigerian undergraduates, particularly males. Once a recreational activity, sports betting has now become an economic pursuit for many young students to augment income. This trend raises concerns about its potential impact on academic performance and mental health. This study examined the patterns, correlates, academic implications, and predictors of sports betting and problem gambling among University of Calabar undergraduate students.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among undergraduate students at the University of Calabar using a self-administered questionnaire. Data on gambling behaviour, problem gambling severity, reasons for gambling, and demographic information were collected using the Reasons for Gambling Questionnaire (RGQ) and the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). The impact of sports betting on participants' academic performance was also assessed. Data was analysed using SPSS Statistics v25, employing descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis, and logistic regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 406 respondents, 36.7% had engaged in sports betting, with 30.3% participating in the past year. One underage bettor was identified. Males (83.2%) were more likely to bet. Two-thirds of respondents preferred online sports betting. The primary motivation behind sports betting was monetary gain (87.8%), followed by recreational purposes (47.1%) and thrill-seeking (45.1%). Problem gambling prevalence was 14.3%, increasing to 47.2% among those who had gambled in the previous year. Negative academic impacts were reported by 64.2% of respondents who gambled in the year prior. Strong evidence of an association between male gender and higher income with sports betting and problem gambling was identified (p < 0.05). Gambling frequency had strong evidence of association with adverse academic effects (p < 0.01). Problem gambling was associated with spending study time on sports betting (60.7%) or following sports betting games (75%) (p < 0.001). Logistic regression showed strong evidence of an association between advertisement influence and problem gambling, with those influenced by exposure to gambling adverts being four times more likely to have problem gambling (OR 4.36, 95% CI 1.93-9.86).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study revealed a high prevalence of sports betting and problem gambling among Nigerian undergraduates. Academic impacts were also evident, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. We recommend developing and implementing educational campaigns, financial literacy programs, and support services for at-risk individuals. Additionally, regulatory measures to restrict the advertising and marketing of sports betting to minors and vulnerable populations should be considered.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"134"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12397461/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144980792","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":"Effect of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing on intensity of primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Sahar Valedi, Venus Chegini, Mohammad MoradiBaglooei, Mehdi Ranjbaran, Mark D Griffiths, Zainab Alimoradi","doi":"10.1007/s44192-025-00265-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-025-00265-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A common disorder among women during reproductive age is dysmenorrhea. It has a chronic cyclic nature and a positive association with psychological distress.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of desensitization based on eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) on dysmenorrhea intensity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A randomized controlled trial comprising 88 female university students randomly divided in two groups of intervention (EMDR therapy for two 60-min sessions, and control) was conducted based on the balanced blocks randomization method. The main outcome assessed was intensity of dysmenorrhea. Other outcomes were menstrual pain duration, menstrual distress, and the need to take analgesics. All outcomes were assessed at three time points (before intervention, and one and two months after the intervention). Data were evaluated using analysis of variance for repeated measures, Cochran test, and McNemar test (at p < .05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Repeated measures ANOVA-ANCOVA analysis indicated that EMDR significantly reduced dysmenorrhea intensity in the intervention group compared to controls at both follow-ups (p < 0.001), with a large group-by-time interaction effect (F = 16.99, p < 0.001). Pain duration also decreased significantly at the second two-month follow-up (p = 0.003). Menstrual phase distress showed marked improvements post-intervention (p < 0.001). The need to take analgesics was also reduced for participants in EMDR group compared to control group (p < .001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings suggest EMDR is effective in alleviating key dysmenorrhea symptoms, particularly pain intensity, menstrual phase-specific distress, and the need to take analgesics.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>Iranian Center of Clinical Trials registration with reference code of IRCT20180823040851N1 in 06-10-2018.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"132"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12397053/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144980151","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":"Entangled pathways: navigating mental healthcare dynamics in Abeokuta.","authors":"Timothy Olanrewaju Alabi","doi":"10.1007/s44192-025-00264-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-025-00264-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mental healthcare among the Yoruba in Abeokuta, Nigeria, extends beyond hospitals to encompass a range of traditional and faith-based practices. This study examines the various forms of mental healthcare available in Abeokuta, the motivations behind their use, and how engagement with multiple treatment systems shapes recovery experiences. Drawing on nine months of ethnographic fieldwork across purposively selected biomedical, Ibile (traditional), and Aladura (faith-based) mental health facilities, the study employed standard ethnographic methods (interview, observations, and discussion) to gather qualitative data. Participants included psychiatric doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers, traditional healers, faith-based practitioners, caregivers, and care recipients. Findings highlight the integral role of a \"multiple care\" approach. This approach, which combines physical, social, spiritual, and moral dimensions, reflects a holistic understanding of mental healthcare. By triangulating data from care providers, caregivers, and service users across the selected traditions of care, the study demonstrates that biomedical hospitals alone cannot address the complex needs of mental health patients. Instead, people intentionally seek multiple care options, driven by their interpretations of mental illness and the psychological relief and hope these alternatives provide-relief often lacking in biomedical treatments. These findings advance discussions on medical pluralism and syncretism, emphasising that no single system of care can fully encapsulate the complexities of mental healthcare in Abeokuta.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"133"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12397048/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144980505","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":"Engagement with digital platforms and perspectives on WhatsApp based mental health self-help solution for older adults: a qualitative study from India.","authors":"Ravikesh Tripathi, Pramita Sengupta, Abhishek Karishiddimath, Khushboo Khatri, Pratiksha Sharma, Hari Sriram, Srikanth Tk, Seema Mehrotra","doi":"10.1007/s44192-025-00277-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-025-00277-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The population of older adults is increasing globally and in India. Depression, anxiety, social isolation, and loneliness commonly impact their well-being. Technology is being explored to improve access to mental health resources, with digital self-help platforms emerging as a promising approach. Given WhatsApp's wide use in India, it holds potential for delivering such support to older adults. This study explored the perspectives of urban Indian older adults on mental health and well-being needs, experiences with digital platforms, and views on a proposed WhatsApp-based self-help platform for mental health.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative approach was used, involving 19 older adults (aged 55 +), with at least eight years of formal education, and fluency in English/Hindi/Kannada. Individual interviews were conducted, and participants rated potential self-help topics. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-4) documented distress levels. Data were analyzed using framework analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five major themes emerged: 'Changes with Ageing', 'Protective Factors for Mental Health', 'Interactions with Digital Platforms', 'Views on WhatsApp', and 'Additional Suggestions'. Older adults reported using digital platforms for recreation, maintaining health, and socializing. They expressed openness to a WhatsApp-based mental health self-help platform with accurate content, simple interface, integration with health services, and access to support. Over three-fourths of participants rated all proposed self-help topics as important.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study highlights the potential acceptability and usability of a WhatsApp-based self-help platform for urban Indian older adults, with participants emphasizing the need for credible content, simplicity, support-access, and relevant self-help content. It offers valuable insights for developing WhatsApp based platforms to support mental health and well-being of older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"131"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12381335/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144980225","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":"Verbal violence and its psychological and social dimensions in intimate and familial relationships.","authors":"Bilal Hamamra, Fayez Mahamid, Dana Bdier","doi":"10.1007/s44192-025-00270-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-025-00270-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>The present exploratory article sought to analyze experiences of women subjected to verbal abuse in intimate and familial relationships within the Palestinian context.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study involved thirty women who sought legal consultation at the law clinic of An-Najah National University. The participants' ages ranged from 23 to 53 years (mean age = 29.41 years, SD = 13.10).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thematic content analysis of the interview transcripts led to the identification of five main themes: (1), verbal abuse in marital relationships (2), weaponization of public shaming (3), verbal aggression toward children (4), psychological consequences of verbal violence (5), cultural and social reinforcement of verbal abuse (6), resistance and coping mechanisms (7), resistance through criticism of men.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Addressing both the structural and cultural dimensions of verbal violence within the Palestinian context is essential. Interventions can help create safer environments for victims and promote resilience. This study acts as a compelling call to action, emphasizing the urgent need for systemic change to tackle the root causes of verbal violence and provide support to those affected by it.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"130"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12374923/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144980795","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}