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Filter by:This study will conduct a two-arm, single-blind, randomized controlled trial among Syrian refugee women living in Turkey who experience psychological distress. In the study, participants will be randomly assigned to either the SH+ intervention (n = 105) combined with a session on Post-Migration Living Difficulties (PMLD) or Treatment as Usual (TAU) (n = 105). SH+ is a five-session guided self-help intervention focusing on stress management based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In addition, a session discussing post-migration difficulties and possible problem-management techniques will be integrated after the SH+ intervention. This study aims to fill an important gap in refugee health and well-being research by focusing on the integrated expansion and implementation of an intervention program to address the psychosocial challenges faced by refugee Syrian women. The results will assess the effectiveness of the intervention on psychological distress, focusing on its potential positive effects on psychological distress, stress management, and adaptation processes. Furthermore, the impact of the intervention on the use of association services and psychological flexibility will be examined.
To analyze the effects of the Crossover Point (COP) Exercise Program on Chinese postmenopausal women.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if stress management programs can help alleviate existing and prevent future symptoms of stress in nursing professionals working in a tertiary care center in Nepal. Researchers will compare the treatment group (exposed to stress management training) to the control group (not exposed to stress management training) to see if 1. Stress management sessions lead to reduction of levels of stress among nurses at tertiary level hospital in Nepal. 2. To compare the pre and post training stress levels among participants of intervention and control group Participants will Fill out the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale 21 and the Perceived Stress Scale before either being exposed to a 4-session stress management training (treatment group) or not being exposed to such training (control). All participants (both groups) will fill out the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale 21 and the Perceived Stress Scale for pre-post comparative measure.
Service user (SU) and carer involvement in planning healthcare services and improving their quality is crucial and required by the NHS. Research has shown that SUs and carers can greatly benefit healthcare; however, effective involvement can be challenging due to barriers such as language, lack of training or support, and undervaluing the input of patients and the public compared to that of professionals. The 4Pi framework sets out standards for good involvement practices by focusing on principles such as respect and inclusivity, shared purposes, diversity, accurate planning, and ensuring involvement leads to improvements in people's lives. This study, funded by King's Health Partners, aims to take the 4Pi framework a step further by developing a questionnaire to evaluate how well patients and carers are involved in improving mental health services. The researchers will work closely with SUs and carers to create this questionnaire, with the ultimate goal to ensure that involvement in healthcare leads to real, positive changes for everyone involved. The research questions for the study is: to what extent, from SUs and carers' perspectives, is the questionnaire understandable and successful in capturing the meaning of 4Pi domains? To be eligible for the study, participants need to be at least 18 years old and have experience of involvement activities/projects in SLaM. Researchers, SUs, and carers will define the questionnaire to ensure it is understandable, comprehensive, and feasible; this will be done via virtual (or in person at Denmark Hill/King's College London campus depending on participants' preferences) group interviews. The questionnaire will then be piloted on a small sample of individuals, and the final questionnaire refined based on any potential additional feedback from them. This study is part of the King's Improvement Science programme's research portfolio that is funded by King's Health Partners.
The study aims to evaluate if enhancing the mental health of refugee mothers can make them better able to implement new farming methods that are meant to improve food security in the face of climate change. It is a cluster-randomized controlled trial involving 900 pairs consisting of refugee mothers and their children aged 36-59 months, living in Nakivale refugee settlement in Uganda. The mothers will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: - Control group: Mothers will receive Enhanced Usual Care (EUC). - HGI group: Mothers will receive the Home Gardening Intervention, consisting of training and supplies for home gardening. - HGI/SH+ group: Mothers will receive both the Home Gardening Intervention and the Self-Help Plus mental health intervention. The main goal is to see if the gardening program alone can reduce food insecurity after 12 months compared to the EUC control group. It also aims to see if reducing psychological distress by adding the mental health component boosts the effects of the gardening intervention. Secondary goals are to look at impacts on dietary diversity, child malnutrition, and mothers' mental health levels across all three groups. The study also gathers survey data on participant mothers' migration history, social capital, exposure to potentially traumatic events, exposure to natural hazards and environmental stressors, mental health, and parenting style. Both mothers and their children will furthermore play incentivized economic games to measure their economic preferences (time, risk, social preferences). Additionally, the study will assess childrens' wellbeing and functioning. Children will also be asked to carry out gamified tasks designed to measure their cognitive development.
Background: The incidence of mental health issues in children is increasing worldwide. In Chile, a recent surge in reports of deteriorating mental health among school populations and an increase in complaints related to poor school climate have been observed. Physical activity, specifically active breaks in the classroom, has shown positive effects on children's health. However, evidence regarding its impact on mental health and school climate in children is limited. Objective: This article outlines the design, measurements, intervention program, and potential efficacy of the Active Classes + School Climate and Mental Health project. This project will assess a 12-week program of active breaks through guided videos with curricular content in the school classroom, and its effects on mental health and school climate as its primary contributions. Additionally, it will measure physical activity, physical fitness, motor competence, and academic performance in students aged 6 to 10 years in the Biobío province, Chile, as secondary contributions. Methodology: It will be performed a multicenter randomized controlled trial involving students in the 1st to 4th grade (6 to 10 years old), encompassing a total of 48 classes across six schools (three intervention and three control) in the Biobío region, Chile. Video-guided active breaks will be implemented through the Active Classes; web platform, featuring curricular content, lasting 5 to 10 minutes and of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity, twice a day, Monday to Friday, over a span of 12 weeks. Expected Results/Discussion: To our knowledge, this will be the first study in Chile to evaluate the effects of incorporating video-guided active breaks with curricular content on mental health variables and school climate in schoolchildren. Thus, this study contributes to the scarce evidence on the effects of video-guided active breaks on mental health variables and school climate in schoolchildren worldwide. Additionally, it will provide crucial information about active teaching methodologies that have the potential to positively contribute to the well-being of students, thus addressing the problems of mental health and climate in Chilean schools.
To adapt the Screening and Support for Youth (SASY) intervention and approach to recruitment for racial, ethnic and linguistic diverse youth aged 12-17 in the Denver Health catchment area
The RESETTLE-IDPs study aims to address the urgent mental health needs of internally displaced youth and women in Nigeria, who face high rates of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress due to exposure to conflict, violence, and loss. Despite the immense needs, there is a severe lack of culturally appropriate, evidence-based interventions to support the resilience and well-being of these vulnerable populations. To fill this gap, the study will evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of a novel life skills education (LSE) program delivered through two innovative approaches: in-person peer support groups and WhatsApp-based virtual support groups. The LSE curriculum, developed through extensive community engagement, covers topics such as stress management, communication, problem-solving, health, safety, and advocacy, all tailored to the unique challenges of displacement. In the in-person arm, trained IDP peers and local providers will facilitate weekly group sessions over 12 weeks, providing a safe space for participants to learn, practice, and apply new skills while building social connections and support networks. In the WhatsApp arm, participants will receive weekly messages with educational content, reflection prompts, and exercises, moderated by trained facilitators to foster dialogue and peer support. By comparing these two delivery methods, the study aims to identify the most feasible, acceptable, and effective strategies for rolling out psychosocial support interventions in humanitarian settings, particularly those with limited resources and access. The study will also assess the interventions' impact on key mental health outcomes, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and well-being, as well as life skills, functioning, and implementation metrics such as reach, adoption, and sustainability. Ultimately, the RESETTLE-IDPs study seeks to generate actionable evidence to inform the development and scale-up of culturally responsive, community-driven interventions that can promote the mental health and resilience of conflict-affected populations in Nigeria and beyond. By empowering IDP youth and women with the knowledge, skills, and support to navigate the challenges of displacement, the study aims to contribute to a brighter, more hopeful future for these resilient communities
In this study, the principle of 'early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment' was used to screen and manage negative emotions such as anxiety and depression in three time windows: early pregnancy, mid-pregnancy and late pregnancy. All weeks from May to December 2024 were randomly divided into intervention and control weeks. Pregnant women were assigned to the intervention or control group according to the week of their visit to the hospital for obstetric examination. Pregnant women in the intervention group attended a three-week "mental fitness training camp" and were followed up at three different points in time. The control group received routine care.
This randomized controlled study evaluate the effect of mindfulness-based structured nursing interventions on the mental health parameters of risky pregnant women. The hypothesis of this study is that mindfulness-based structured nursing interventions has an effect of the state-trait anxiety, perceived stress, depression on high risk pregnant women.