The rising rate of youth suicide in rural Eastern North Carolina reflects the national trend. Although school nurses have been regarded as the gateway professional for mental health services, their role in suicide prevention is not well understood. The purpose of this study was to explore school nursing practice regarding suicide prevention of…

Objective: Empathic concern (EC) for others may be related to COVID-19 pandemic responses. Participants and methods: The purpose of this survey study was to examine differences in pandemic responses in 1,778 college students rated as low (LE) versus high (HE) on the EC subscale of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index. Results: HE participants…

Simulated learning is firmly established in health-related disciplines with a growing presence in the field of speech-language pathology. However, research on its efficacy and outcomes in this field is still emerging. A synthesis of simulated learning practices and associated student learning outcomes within the field of speech-language pathology…

Purpose: This study aims to explore school health promotion (HP) as a set of institutionally embedded professional practices. Design/methodology/approach: This is a qualitative study using data from nineteen interviews with school professionals in Sweden. Data analysis was informed by practice theory and an institutional logic perspective.…

To address the urgent need for effective adolescent mental health support, this systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of mental health literacy interventions on adolescents, a group highly susceptible to mental health issues. In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)…

Purpose: The study aims to assess the awareness, perception and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in Bangladesh's healthcare sector. Design/methodology/approach: This study utilizes a quantitative methodology. A survey with structured questionnaire was conducted with a sample of 399 healthcare professionals and public members through…

Background: Workers in the intellectual disability sector encounter significant work-related stress impacting their mental health. This study explores the barriers faced by these workers when accessing mental health support during the pandemic. Methods: 1831 surveys were completed by intellectual disability support workers from Ontario, Canada…

School nurses have faced many professional challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Focus group interviews were employed as a data collection method in this qualitative study to describe the perspectives of school nurses during the pandemic. Themes relevant to school nurse experiences and suggestions for change were identified. School nurses have…

As in other regions in the world, school-based sexuality education in Ontario, Canada has been a frequent topic of political discussion as provincial curricula has experienced numerous updates and changes, including increased discussions of mental health and consent. This study investigated the current context of mental health and consent…

This article aims to explore the integration of wicked problems into sustainability education, within the context of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Zimbabwe. As a complex health challenge, increased microbial resistance disproportionately impacts Southern Africa, including Zimbabwe. Engaging AMR in higher education institutions (HEI) requires a…

Background: School health education promotes health knowledge and skills, yet measurement of teens' health skills is limited. We psychometrically assessed the perceptions of skills enhanced through school health education (PSE-SHE) measure. Methods: Cross-sectional data (n = 471) were collected from teens using Teen and Parent Surveys of Health,…

Over the past decade, there has been an increased emphasis on tailoring men's health promotion programs. To optimize outcomes, participatory action research that involves and elicits feedback from end-users has been highlighted as important to creating gender-responsive interventions. In this scoping review, we examine (a) how participatory action…

The data on youth mental health show an alarming decline for several decades. Uncertainties generated by existential threats such as climate change, pandemics, and geopolitical and military conflicts as well as the rapid social and economic disruptions wrought by the digital revolution have contributed to this decline. Students seeking mental…

Type 2 diabetes is a growing concern among young adults, including college students, due to rates of unhealthy lifestyle behaviors and limited disease awareness. Despite the risk, few studies have examined the effectiveness of targeted educational interventions among this population. To determine whether a pharmacy student-led educational session…

Critical health communication (CHC) explores how meanings and enactments of health are linked to power dynamics and systemic inequalities by centering the body in research and practice. When teaching CHC in a postsecondary classroom, it is imperative to provide students with an opportunity to engage in embodied learning to think critically about…