Abstract Dissociative experiences, including perceptual distortions, daydreaming and memory lapses, are clinically relevant and possible correlates and associated features of psychosis risk rather than established prodromal indicators. This study examined dissociative experiences patterns among Kenyan youth and their associations with sociodemographic factors, risk for psychosis and mood...
Climate-related worry is increasingly recognized as a mental health concern and a potential correlate of pro-environmental behavior (PEB). However, little is known about these associations in the Global South or the potential role of mindfulness. This crosssectional study examined relationships among climate change anxiety, psychological distress, mindfulness, and PEB in 340 university students...
Coronary heart disease (CHD) often coexists with mood disorders (MDs), but research on comorbidity predictors and interventions remains limited. This two‑phase mixed‑methods study enrolled 390 CHD patients diagnosed by coronary angiography. Mood disorders were screened using the HAMD (≥7) and confirmed via DSM‑5 psychiatric evaluation. In the observational phase, 219 CHD patients with MDs and...
Abstract Hearing distressing voices is a strong signal of potential mental health concerns and can lead to negative outcomes. Evidence-based practices to address distressing voice-hearing developed in western clinical settings may not be appropriate in sub-Saharan Africa. This study recruited patients who reported hearing voices at an outpatient clinic in semi-urban Arusha, Tanzania....
In the rural villages of the Sierra Madre region of Chiapas, women experiencing hardship show signs of emotional distress that are diagnosed as depression and anxiety by health professionals. In this study, we critically analyze the impact of a pilot mental health group intervention (Women's Circles) facilitated by community mental health workers. The intervention consisted of eight structured...