This study explored whether digital health content was included in current higher education curriculum, barriers and enablers to inclusion, key skills required and university educators' confidence in delivering content in undergraduate and postgraduate health courses in Western Australia. A three-stage design included: 1) desktop audit of course…

Elective genetic testing (EGT) programs that provide pharmacogenomic information to guide medication management and screen for medically actionable disease predispositions are emerging in a number of health systems. Primary care providers (PCPs) are at the forefront of test initiation, patient education, and management of EGT results. However,…

This study aimed to understand the experiences of adolescents regarding the perceived impact of COVID-19 on their mental health in Catalonia (Spain). A qualitative exploratory methodology was used with a purposive sample of 30 high-school students regarding their experiences of the self-perceived impact of COVID-19 on their mental health. Data…

This ethnographic case study investigates the underutilization of school-based mental health services among Korean immigrant adolescents in the United States. Drawing on the Mental Health Belief Model, the study examines how Korean immigrant adolescents and their parents perceive school-based mental health services and identifies factors that…

Infants and toddlers with complex medical needs are likely to receive early intervention (EI) services, which take place in children's natural environments (NEs). Little is known about the NE of children with complex medical needs or how their EI services are implemented in consideration of their intersectional identities. In this case study, we…

The summertime, though a time for children to relax from the stresses that come with attending school, also poses a challenge for maintenance of their mental health due to loss of routine and regular social interaction, increased access to electronics, and the possible exposure to unsafe environments and food insecurity. This manuscript explores…

Background: There is a large body of research suggesting the role of school-based health centers (SBHCs) in improving outcomes for children with asthma, but there are no evidence-based guidelines for the care of children with asthma in SBHCs. We conducted a randomized trial to assess screening in children with asthma in an urban SBHC. Methods:…

Amid growing student mental health concerns, numerous evidence-based practices (EBPs) exist to promote student mental health, but most rural schools do not have these practices in place. Little is known about the organizational capacity of rural schools to learn about and select youth mental health EBPs, or the role research intermediaries can…

Autistic people are more likely to experience mental health problems such as anxiety disorder and depression than are the general population. This study reports a qualitative analysis of interview data provided by 12 psychological therapists regarding their experiences of working with autistic people with anxiety disorders and/or depression within…

School-based mental health professionals are uniquely positioned to provide equity-based and culturally responsive social-emotional support for refugee students (NASP, 2019; Rumsey et al., 2018; Stewart, 2014). Research on social-emotional interventions for refugee students is limited, and it remains unclear whether these interventions address…

Background: There is a need for promoting exercise practice among people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Aquatic exercise (AE) could be a viable option in this regard.Objective: To identify and critically analyze the best available evidence concerning the effects of AE in the physical and mental health of people with ID. Methods: A systematic…

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated an almost overnight shift in mental healthcare from in-person to remote delivery. However, the feasibility of online therapy for children and its potential as a long-term fixture remain underexplored. Objective: This study aimed to explore the advantages, disadvantages, and suitability of online…

The information technology revolution has fundamentally altered company operations around the world. The Internet has significantly enhanced employee connectedness in the workplace, eclipsing the antiquated brick-and-mortar model. Nonetheless, as information technology advances, cyberbullying has grown in popularity in the professional…

Background: There is little research that has examined what support strategies are effective to help adults with intellectual disabilities take their prescribed medication correctly. The aim of the study was to gain an understanding of the barriers and supports that contribute to adults with intellectual disabilities self-managing their prescribed…

This study examines the global issue of adolescent well-being by conducting a bibliometric analysis of 1,162 publications from the Scopus database, covering the period from 2003 to March 2023. The research aims to identify the most influential contributors, including countries, authors, journals, and key topics, within the field of adolescent…