Low sleep quality (LSQ) affects up to 80% of individuals with a mental illness, leading to worsening of symptoms and an increased risk of suicide. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the first line of treatment for LSQ and is underutilized. Common barriers include lack of access, patient motivation, and engagement. Digital CBT-I, such as the CBT-I Coach smartphone application may be used as an alternative to traditional forms to deliver CBT-I strategies. Along with CBT-I Coach, motivational spirited cognitive behavioral change (MIS-CBC) communication is a novel model that aims to improve patient motivation and engagement of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

The current study aimed to examine the mediating role of smartphone addiction on the effect of self-esteem on the levels of cyber dating abuse among university students.

The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of sleep hygiene measures on sleep quality of adolescents with mental health disorder(s) admitted in inpatients wards of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Individuals diagnosed with ADHD exhibit a notably higher incidence of sleep issues compared to the general population. Although a substantial amount of research has been conducted on ADHD and sleep, there is a noticeable lack of all-encompassing bibliometric analyses in this area. The objective of this study was to utilize bibliometric approaches to examine publications concerning sleep problems in the ADHD population.

Technology-mediated communication has become increasingly prevalent in mental health care, especially among older adults. However, the role of digital platforms in either mitigating or exacerbating social isolation among depressed older adults remains poorly understood from the perspective of frontline psychiatric-mental-health nurses.

Medication non-adherence is common in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and leads to high relapse rates. Motivational Interviewing (MI), a patient-centered psychotherapy technique, can improve adherence and has been effective in various psychiatric diagnoses.

Patients with schizophrenia experience deterioration of memory recall and utilization of reminiscence functions. These functions have been measured using a tripartite model: self-positive, self-negative, and pro-social functions. Validating this model for those with schizophrenia is a key step in helping those patients who struggle most with autobiographical memory and its corresponding reduction in reminiscence.

Smartphones, first introduced in 1992 in the United States, have evolved into essential communication tools due to their convenience and increasing functionalities. Their widespread use has significantly impacted daily life, leading to various psychological and physical consequences, particularly among young adults. In France, Interministerial Mission to Combat Drugs and Addictive Behavior (MILDECA) reports a high prevalence of intensive smartphone usage among individuals aged 15-24, with many acknowledging their inability to control their screen time. This trend is particularly concerning among nursing students, where excessive smartphone use has been linked to issues such as stress, anxiety, and diminished academic performance. Despite the benefits of smartphones in accessing educational resources, problematic usage remains a growing concern. This study aimed to describe nursing students' smartphone usage habits, assess addiction and ocular discomfort, and evaluate their knowledge of risks and preventive measures to inform targeted prevention strategies.

The global rise in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has highlighted the burden on healthcare systems and the significant impact on affected families. This study explored caregivers' perspectives on the healthcare experiences of children with ASD and the related challenges faced by families in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.

Women veterans are at risk for substance use and substance use disorders, although there remains limited data on substance use in women veterans.

This study investigates the integration of Virtual Reality Simulation (VRS) in undergraduate mental health nursing education. Utilizing SPSS, data from Qualtrics were analyzed for reliability and research questions. Results demonstrate that VRS significantly enhances students' self-efficacy, clinical judgment, and therapeutic communication skills. Over 88 % of students reported increased confidence and learning, while 90 % found debriefing sessions valuable. However, the limited diversity of the sample suggests the need for broader research to generalize findings. The study underscores VRS as a transformative tool in nursing education, fostering a workforce equipped for complex psychiatric care.

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of nutrition education combined with physical exercise on healthy lifestyle behaviors and psychological well-being in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. The study was conducted with a sample of 34 individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, employing a quasi-experimental research design. Patients were evaluated using pre-test, post-test, follow-up test, 'Healthy Lifestyle Behaviours Scale (HLBS)' and 'Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS)'. No significant difference was observed in the mean scores of the HLBS and PWBS in the intervention and control groups at the pre-test stage (p > 0.05). It was established that the post-test and follow-up test scores of patients in the intervention group demonstrated an increase in HLBS and PWBS scores (p < 0.05). This study makes a significant contribution to the existing literature on the subject of physical exercise and nutrition education, as it evaluates the impact of such interventions on both healthy lifestyle behaviors and psychological well-being.

This study aimed to determine the mediating role of psychological resilience in the relationship between illness uncertainty and psychological well-being in individuals with schizophrenia.

Adolescents transitioning from inpatient psychiatric care face heightened vulnerability, with traditional post-discharge approaches failing to address multifaceted mental health challenges. The purpose of this article is to explore the implementation of ecological resilience interventions through a four-dimensional framework comprising family system integration, school collaboration, community resource mobilization, and healthcare coordination to enhance adolescent post-discharge outcomes. This newly proposed integrated approach recognizes resilience emerges from dynamic interactions between individual characteristics and environmental supports across multiple ecological levels. Evidence demonstrates multi-level interventions targeting family functioning, educational environments, community connections, and healthcare coordination show superior effectiveness compared to single-intervention strategies in reducing symptoms, improving functional outcomes, and preventing relapse. The four-dimensional ecological resilience framework represents a paradigm shift in mental health nursing practice, offering evidence-based strategies for addressing interconnected factors influencing adolescent mental health during critical post-discharge transitions.

Internalized sexual stigma is a significant psychological stressor contributing to depression among gay men. While resilience and positive sexual identity are known protective factors, their combined roles remain understudied in non-Western contexts, particularly in East Asian societies like Taiwan.

Nurses and nurse educators perceive a lack of knowledge, education, training, and educational materials related to dissociative disorders (DDs) and dissociative symptoms. Additionally, nurses and nurse educators report bias around the teaching of these concepts. Previous research on undergraduate psychopathology textbooks indicated insufficient and inaccurate coverage of dissociation and related concepts, but no such studies had been conducted within the profession of nursing. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the presentation of DDs, dissociation, and related symptoms in psychiatric-mental health (PMH) nursing textbooks.