Introduction: Where Anxiety Paints the Canvas Close your eyes and imagine a canvas, a swirl of colors waiting to take form. Now picture the canvas as your mind, filled with emotions and anxieties. Just as an artist uses the canvas to express and explore their inner world, could art be a key to unraveling anxiety? […]
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Empowering Parents to Tame Childhood Turbulence: The Science Behind Parent-Based Interventions
Introduction: Unveiling the Power of Parental Influence Picture a bustling playground, alive with the sounds of children playing, laughter mingling with the occasional outburst of temper or defiance. These acts of defiance bring us face-to-face with a critical issue many parents grapple with: externalizing behavior problems in their children. Such behaviors, which include aggressive actions, […]

Participation experiences of people with deafblindness or dual sensory loss: A scoping review of global deafblind literature
Understanding the World in Silence and Darkness: The Participation Experiences of People with Deafblindness Introduction: Living Between Silence and Darkness Imagine waking up every day to a world that feels muted and dimmed, where both sound and sight are limited or absent. For millions globally, this is not a dystopian imagination—it’s reality. This condition, known […]

Navigating the Complex World of Non-Medical Prescribing: A Path to Innovative Healthcare
Introduction: Reimagining Healthcare’s Boundaries Picture a healthcare landscape where professionals other than doctors can prescribe medications confidently and effectively. This isn’t a scene from a futuristic film but a scenario that is slowly taking shape in reality. Non-medical prescribing, a practice empowering nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare workers to prescribe medications, holds the promise of […]

Contingency Planning for Falls: Inside the Minds of Older Adults
Introduction: A Peek into the World of Falls Imagine waking up one day, going about your usual routine, and then suddenly finding yourself on the floor due to an unexpected fall. This scenario isn’t rare among older adults, and it’s accompanied by feelings of vulnerability and helplessness. Falls are a leading cause of injury among […]

Navigating Mental Health Treatment during Pregnancy: A Systematic Exploration
— Introduction Imagine you’re a soon-to-be mom, navigating the complex challenges that pregnancy brings. Your joy and anticipation are mixed with an unexpected partner: a mental disorder that masks the happiness of this significant life journey. Mental disorders during pregnancy might seem like an intimidating topic, but understanding them is crucial for expectant mothers and […]

Decoding the Silent Crisis: Understanding Suicidality in Men
Introduction: The Unspoken Struggles Imagine a man walking down the street, seemingly engaging in everyday activities. His demeanor may portray a confident exterior, but beneath the surface, he may be fighting an invisible battle with himself. This is a harsh reality for many men grappling with thoughts of suicide—an issue largely misunderstood and often ignored […]
Unveiling the Mystery: D-cycloserine and Its Role in Anxiety and OCD Treatment
Introduction: A New Hope for Troubled Minds? Imagine feeling constantly trapped in a whirlpool of thoughts, fears, and anxiety, where the mind refuses to let go of its grip, circling the same ideas and worries repeatedly. For many individuals with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD), this struggle is a daily reality. In recent years, scientists […]

Breathing Air and Brains: How Pollution Could Be Affecting Autism Spectrum Disorder
Introduction: Let’s Talk About the Air We Breathe Imagine stepping outside, taking a breath, and considering how the simple act of inhaling could influence not just your lungs, but the complex processes of the mind. It might sound like the setup for a science fiction plot, yet recent research suggests that the air teeming around […]

Elevating Happiness: A Deep Dive into Enhancing Psychological Well-Being through Intervention
Introduction: The Quest for Happiness through Science Imagine a world where you could measurably increase your happiness and mental well-being. It’s a tantalizing prospect — to harness the power of psychology and science to not just manage, but actively elevate our emotional health. As people increasingly seek more fulfillment in a fast-paced and often demanding […]