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{"title":"Understanding root causes of homelessness in Marin County, CA and prevention strategies through semi-structured interviews and constant comparative analysis.","authors":"Michaela F George, Kelsey M Bas, Joseph A Blakely, Naila I Saghir, Garrett T Siebels, Liliana Valle-Contreras, Sehrish Khan","doi":"10.1007/s44192-025-00208-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-025-00208-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Even with the increased prevalence of homelessness in the US, there is limited research that investigates circumstances that can lead to homelessness, especially in affluent communities in California. This lack of understanding, even when resources are available, perpetuates the inequities in health and wellbeing statewide, connection to basic necessities, effective prevention strategies, and meaningful policy changes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This qualitative analysis consisted of a total of 24, semi-structured interviews conducted in the Spring of 2023 by public health researchers. Participants (18 and older) who were seeking support from a local community partner (the Ritter Center) were interviewed. Interviews consisted of a verbal consent in English and a set of IRB approved questions about the participants life circumstances and background that may have led to homelessness. Transcribed interviews were coded, and several themes emerged.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thematic analysis supports three main themes: lack of resources, mental health struggles and past trauma, and safety and health issues. Lack of resources draws attention for more access to sustainable housing opportunities to prevent homeless in the first place. Struggles with mental health stemmed from extreme childhood trauma including stories of abandonment. Substance use and misuse were reported both before and after experiencing homelessness. Many participants expressed current concerns about their relationship with safety and overall health for many years.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Common themes suggest that there are recurrent circumstances that lead to individuals experiencing homelessness. Understanding the root causes of homelessness can help public health departments, local government and organizations implement upstream interventions to prevent the perpetuation of homelessness.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"77"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12106166/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144144729","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":"Trauma type affects the perceived severity of symptoms and intensity of the recommended intervention in laypeople's perspective on PTSD.","authors":"Mariam Katsarava, Julia Schilcher-Freier, Robert Gaschler","doi":"10.1007/s44192-025-00199-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-025-00199-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent mental health condition that can significantly impair individual's daily life. PTSD literacy can help not only those affected cope with the condition but also facilitate laypeople's interactions with those who have experienced or currently suffer from PTSD. However, it is not well-established whether and how the perceived severity of the traumatic event and the supposed need for intervention depend on the causes of PTSD. In the present experiment, we systematically varied the cause across vignettes while holding other aspects constant. Analyses revealed significant differences in severity ratings of the traumatic experience across conditions. The sexual assault and military combat conditions stood out with the highest ratings. Furthermore, severity ratings predicted the intensity of the intervention participants recommended, and both ratings were higher for female participants compared to male participants. While the study confirms the impact of the cause of PTSD on the severity assumed by laypeople, our results diverge from earlier findings in that sexual assault led to particularly high ratings in the current study.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"75"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12098217/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144121520","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":"Rethinking on the interplay of substance abuse and mental health in Indian prisons: a critical analysis.","authors":"Sruti Bansal, Prachi Motiyani","doi":"10.1007/s44192-025-00198-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-025-00198-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The intricate relationship between substance addiction and mental health among India's prison population is a formidable task for these institutions. These disorders include psychotic illness, neurotic disorders, substance abuse, personality disorders, and mood disorders. High levels of depression and anxiety, in which substance addiction and mental illness frequently coexist, exacerbate the issue and worsen the outlook for those who are affected. In India, there are many obstacles in the way of inmates with mental health issues facing inappropriate care and inadequate medication administration within the prison system. There are still gaps in the quality of care for people with mental health concerns since the integration of jail health services with the larger National Health Service is still being worked out. A further layer of complexity is created by the proliferation of novel psychoactive substances in prisons, as more research is needed to determine how these drugs affect prisoners mental health. Another area of concern is the disproportionate impact that substance misuse and mental health disorders have on female convicts in India. Research has repeatedly demonstrated that women in prison have greater rates of drug abuse and depression, underscoring the need for assistance and interventions tailored to each gender. One major reason is the inadequate counselling and treatment available in prison which is due to the lack of staff, training and over crowdedness of prisoners. A more thorough and integrated approach is required to solve this complex issue by initiating mental health counselling and treatment plans including de-addiction centres and providing good medical assistance to all irrespective of gender discrimination and barriers to assessing care. This study will highlight the issues that substance abuse causes for prisoners, including how it affects their mental health and will offer various policies and recommendations for the same.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"76"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12098245/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129594","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":"Spiritual well-being mediates between psychological capital and emotional experiences: evidence from college students at a private residential university in India.","authors":"Jerin V Philipose, Rajneesh Choubisa, Akash Dubey","doi":"10.1007/s44192-025-00203-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-025-00203-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>College students worldwide are encountering significant mental health challenges and positive psychological approaches are effective in addressing these issues. Psychological capital as a construct having origin from organizational psychology plays an important role in young people's education and mental health. The dimensions of psychological capital and spiritual well-being play an important role in manifesting emotional experiences, both positive and negative, among young individuals. In the contemporary scenario, where social and economic factors act as deciding factors in deciphering and influencing emotions, there is a dire need to focus on the positive developmental aspects of human behavior. We, thus, explore the interconnection between psychological capital and spiritual well-being and quantitatively investigate how both of them influence the emotional experiences of college students (N = 214). Results from the regression analysis suggest that psychological capital predicts positive emotions, whereas spiritual well-being mediates this relationship. One of the practical implications of our results suggest that these three variables have good interventional potential for well-being promotion studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"74"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12089015/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144103253","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":"Perinatal depression, perinatal mental health, and legal interventions: a medico-legal anthropological concept.","authors":"Ritika Behl","doi":"10.1007/s44192-025-00204-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s44192-025-00204-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Perinatal depression (PND), and perinatal mental health (PMH) are regarded as an underestimated public health concern. A doctoral study was undertaken to analyze the efficacy of existing health laws and policies in India in addressing and managing PND, and the implications of non-recognition of PND as a public health issue. The interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary study involved four disciplines: Psychiatry, Medical Anthropology, Public Health Law, and International Human Rights Law. The study highlighted the need for synergistic assimilation of knowledge from the four disciplines to read mental health, PND, and PMH. The study novelly emphasized the need to read PND as a 'medico-legal anthropological' concept, which manifests medically, results largely, and is strongly influenced by psychosocial factors, making it imperative to recognize perinatal women as a vulnerable population and safeguard their human rights. This approach will facilitate assessments about interventions for addressing and/or managing PND when policy-making/policy reforms regarding PND are in progress.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"73"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12081797/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144082504","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":"Functional brain changes related to adverse childhood experiences and the presence of psychopathology.","authors":"Sophia Laney, Kate Nooner","doi":"10.1007/s44192-025-00202-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-025-00202-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Research suggests that associated changes in brain function may underlie the vulnerabilities for psychopathology following adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). In addition to the ACEs themselves, the development of trauma symptoms following ACEs may also contribute to psychopathology. The present study investigates how exposure to certain ACEs, specifically child maltreatment, and trauma symptoms both individually and combined, influence the presence of psychopathology in a sample of adolescents. Participants were 52 adolescents between the ages of 12-14 years recruited from New Hanover County Health and Human Services (NHC-HHS). Further, this study seeks to identify functional brain changes with electroencephalography (EEG) that may impact psychopathology in youth. While child maltreatment and trauma symptoms were not associated, results indicated that frontal and central EEG alpha power, but not alpha asymmetry, were associated with an increased likelihood of experiencing psychopathology in adolescents, with higher alpha power reflecting lower cortical activation. The results of this study suggest that certain changes in patterns of neural activity may be candidates for psychopathology prevention in adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"72"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12061819/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144059753","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":"Camouflaging depression.","authors":"Seth Brown","doi":"10.1007/s44192-025-00200-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-025-00200-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Many individuals with depression have been observed to exert effort to appear non-depressed. This effort, referred to as camouflaging, has been systematically studied among individuals with autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but not among individuals with more common disorders such as depression. The purpose of this research was to examine camouflaging amongst individuals with depression and develop a camouflaging instrument specifically for depression. The Camouflaging Depression Scale (CDS) was developed and administered to 292 individuals experiencing varying levels of depression along with other clinical measures. In this sample, engagement in camouflaging was common and similarly occurred among individuals across varying levels of depression and demographic characteristics. The final 14-item CDS had a unitary factor structure with good internal consistency and temporal reliability across two weeks, and the CDS was associated with a self-monitoring scale. CDS scores were also associated with measures of depression, distress, fatigue, and internalized stigma. The CDS provides a means for researchers, diagnosticians, and clinicians to more accurately measure and examine this under-recognized phenomenon.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"71"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12058587/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144059170","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":"Occupational therapy in mental health, India: a commentary on under-explored potentials.","authors":"Srishti Hegde, K N Anu, Reni Thomas","doi":"10.1007/s44192-025-00157-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-025-00157-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite tremendous progress in the last century in the treatment of mental illnesses, many of these conditions still have no known solution. Effective rehabilitation is crucial for managing mental illness because medical management alone is insufficient in this regard. One non-pharmacological intervention that concentrates on these aspects of rehabilitation is Occupational Therapy. One can address the person, environment, and occupation needs through various occupational therapy models. It is critical to realize these unrealized potentials in India. This commentary is about how we can support the growth of occupational therapy as a mental health profession and what it can do in the field of mental illness.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"70"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12055710/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144022344","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 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/s44192-025-00194-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-025-00194-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Studies on war zones typically focus on post-traumatic reactions within the general population, often emphasizing specific demographics such as war veterans, younger individuals, or particular clinical groups. Research on post-conflict zones shares similar patterns, with some studies even exploring how trauma may be transmitted to future generations, particularly within refugee families. However, even when conducted in post-war settings, much of this research predominantly examines trauma transmission within family units. Understanding the post-war effects on communities, especially among teachers, requires careful attention and diverse perspectives, as their emotional and psychological states can significantly influence the children they teach, potentially leading to the transmission of trauma to new generations. Given the profound influence teachers have on the development and well-being of children, this study investigates war-related trauma exposure and the prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among Kosovo's primary school teachers. It uses the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire and includes up to 145 teachers from 8 municipalities. Results indicate that 40% of the sample meets the cut-off criteria for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptomatology. While the current study focuses on documenting trauma exposure and PTSD among teachers, it serves as a starting point for future research exploring the potential transmission of trauma through community networks, particularly within schools, and the role of teachers impact in inter-generational transmission of trauma.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"69"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12055713/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144051585","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":"Trend of psychological symptoms from pregnancy to postpartum: a prospective study during COVID-19 pandemic.","authors":"Angela Hamidia, Faezeh Hosseini, Shahnaz Barat, Soraya Khafri, Faezeh Khorshidian, Shirin Shahrokhi, Mahbobeh Faramarzi","doi":"10.1007/s44192-025-00184-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-025-00184-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Psychological symptoms during pregnancy and the postpartum period require special attention, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to evaluate the trajectory of psychiatric symptoms from pregnancy to the postpartum period during the COVID-19 pandemic. This prospective study was conducted at Babol University of Medical Sciences from February 2020 to September 2021. A total of 252 pregnant women completed the Symptom Checklist 25 (SCL-25), the Corona Disease Anxiety Scale, and the Post-Traumatic Stress Diagnostic Scale at both prenatal and postpartum time points. Results indicated that the mean total score of psychological symptoms decreased modestly from pregnancy to postpartum (39.61 ± 11.67 vs. 32.78 ± 12.15, p < 0.001). Additionally, symptoms of somatization, depression, anxiety, and phobia significantly declined from pregnancy to postpartum (p < 0.05). However, levels of depression, anxiety, and phobia remained significantly higher among women with a positive history of COVID-19 infection compared to those without, during both pregnancy and postpartum. While the overall mean score of psychological symptoms showed a slight reduction from pregnancy to postpartum, many symptoms persisted, particularly in individuals with a COVID-19 infection history or post-traumatic stress symptoms. The study recommends that healthcare providers, including obstetricians, nurses, and midwives, implement timely screening and treatment for psychological symptoms from pregnancy through postpartum.</p>","PeriodicalId":72827,"journal":{"name":"Discover mental health","volume":"5 1","pages":"68"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12052621/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144060393","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}