Daniel Lesiba Letsoalo^1,*, Mahlatsi Venolia Semenya², Anastasia Julia Ngobe¹, Joy Katlego Hlokwe¹

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 159-165, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065764 - 30 April 2025

Abstract There has been an increase in mental health problems in Sub-Saharan Africa. Considering this, it is critical to track the region’s level of mental health literacy (MHL) to identify key mental health priorities and to direct the most effective interventions. The purpose of this study was to review the existing literature on MHL in sub-Saharan Africa. EBSCOhost (inclusive of Academic Search Ultimate, MEDLINE, APA PsycINFO, APA Psych Articles, and Global Health), CINAHL with full text, Wiley Online Library, Taylor and Francis Online Journals and Google Scholar databases were searched to retrieve relevant articles. The study… More >

Namyun Kil^1,*, Jin Gun Kim², Emily Thornton¹, Amy Jeranek³

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.10, pp. 1117-1125, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.022981 - 03 November 2023

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Mental health conditions in children and adolescents can be improved by slow mindful nature connection known as forest therapy or bathing. Forest therapy has recently received growing attention as an enabler of relaxation and preventive health care with demonstrated clinical efficacy. However, it is not well-known that forest therapy also decreases mental health issues among individuals with mental health disorders. This study explored the psychological and physiological health benefits of structured forest therapy programs for children and adolescents with mental health disorders. A one-group pre-test-posttest design was employed for our study participants. Twelve participants (aged 9–14

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Rofingatul Mubasyiroh^1,*, Indri Yunita Suryaputri¹, Sri Idaiani², Lely Indrawati¹, Tri Wurisastuti¹, Siti Isfandari¹, Nikson Sitorus¹, Enung Nurhotimah³, Felly Philipus Senewe¹

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.5, pp. 725-737, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.021452 - 27 July 2022

Abstract The extraordinary situation related to COVID-19 makes people worry about their health, family health, work, finances, and other daily activities. This condition can lead to social unrest, which has consequences for mental health problems. This study aims to determine the mental health consequences at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. This is a cross-sectional study involving a target population aged 18 years and over who had access to electronic communication devices. An online questionnaire was randomly distributed and snowballed throughout 34 provinces in Indonesia. The study was conducted from 2 to 4 May… More >