Nurse-delivered brief counselling reduced anxiety after self-poisoning at six months, but not at one year
A single hospital counselling session improved short-term anxiety and some coping skills, without clear effects on depression, alcohol risk, or repeat self-harm. A nurse-delivered brief counselling session after non-fatal self-poisoning lowered anxiety at six months, but the difference was not present at one year. The intervention also increased some coping strategies at six months, with […]
Loneliness, Anxiety, and Emptiness: What Real-Time Mood Data Reveal About Teens’ Self-Injury Thoughts
When everyday feelings become early warning signals Ask any school counselor: the moments that push a teenager toward harming themselves rarely look dramatic from the outside. They are often quiet, private, and tied to the emotions that ebb and flow throughout the day. The research paper The impact of negative emotions on adolescents’ nonsuicidal self-injury […]
Understanding Mental Health Challenges in China: A Deep Dive into Disability-Adjusted Life Years
Introduction: A New Dawn for Mental Health Awareness Imagine waking up in a world where mental health is openly discussed and prioritized on par with physical health. Over the past few decades, China has undergone a remarkable transformation, not just economically but also in its approach to mental health. This shift is illuminated in the […]
Exploring the Emotional Storm: The Role of Humiliation and Shame in Adolescent Mental Health
Introduction: Enter the Emotional Maze Picture this: You’re a teenager navigating a labyrinth of social dynamics, figuring out who you are amidst peer pressure and self-doubt. This journey is more than just a rite of passage; it’s a complex emotional maze where feelings like humiliation and shame can act as formidable obstacles. Reflecting on the […]
Uncovering the Depth of Teen Struggles: Cannabis Use, Self-Harm, and the Battle Within
Introduction: Peering into the Adolescent Abyss As we cross paths with the vibrant world of adolescents, a time brimming with boundless potential and self-discovery, we often overlook the shadowed corners where some young minds dwell. The flashy promise of future dreams is sometimes obscured by the daunting reality of mental health challenges. Alarmingly, suicide ranks […]
Navigating the Silent Cries: How Group Workers Respond to Suicidal Behavior Among Adolescents
Introduction: Unmasking the Silent Struggle In the quiet corners of secure residential youth care facilities, an untold story unfolds—a story of young lives battling intense emotional turmoil. Imagine being a teenager, grappling not only with the universal trials of adolescence but with the darker shadows of suicidal behavior and non-suicidal self-injury. The research paper entitled […]
Untangling the Mind: Exploring Adolescent Gender Dysphoria and Mental Health
Introduction: Diving into the Emotional Labyrinth Imagine standing in front of a maze with countless paths, each leading towards different futures but none offering a clear direction. This is somewhat akin to the complex experience of adolescent gender dysphoria (GD). This term, unfamiliar to many, refers to the distress or discomfort that arises when a […]
Examining the Impact of Care on Children’s Futures: Insights from Scotland’s Schoolchildren
Introduction When children open up a world of learning at their schools, it reflects more than just academic success. Their educational journey often goes hand in hand with their health and well-being. This overlap becomes especially important when we turn our attention to children in the care of local authorities, often referred to as “looked […]
The Social Curtains of Adolescents’ Minds: Exploring Inequalities in Mental Health
Introduction Imagine a world where the neighborhood you grow up in or the money your family makes could shape the state of your mind. In Australia, this is not just a dystopian fantasy but a pressing reality. Adolescents aged between 12 and 17 are living through one of the most influential phases of their lives […]
Understanding Self-Criticism and Self-Reassurance: What a New Scale Tells Us
— Introduction: The Dual Faces of Our Inner Dialogue Imagine having a conversation with yourself about a recent mistake. Do you berate yourself, or do you offer words of comfort and encouragement? This self-talk is not just idle chatter; it profoundly influences our mental well-being. That’s where the Short-Form of the Forms of Self-Criticizing/Attacking & […]