Social isolation constitutes a significant but under-researched determinant of well-being for young females in low-income countries. While extensive literature examines social isolation among older ad…

BackgroundMenstrual hygiene management (MHM) remains a neglected concern in Togo, despite its critical importance for the education, health, and dignity of girls and women. Neglecting MHM directly imp…

OBJECTIVE: Emotion regulation difficulties are a key risk factor for non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) behaviors. This study aimed to reduce self-injurious behaviors among college students by employing …

The adolescent developmental period is marked by increased social and academic demands, as well as biological changes that lead to profound shifts in sleep and circadian timing. Circadian misalignment…

BACKGROUND: Internet addiction (IA) frequently co-occurs with anxiety and depression during adolescence. However, traditional latent variable models based on total scores often mask specific symptom-l…

INTRODUCTION: Conduct disorders are characterized by emotional dysregulation. Both callous-unemotional traits and social anxiety are heightened in conduct disorder patients and are associated with dif…

OBJECTIVE: This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of psychological interventions for adolescents with borderline personality disorder (BPD) across multiple outcome domains, including BPD symptom se…

RESEARCH BACKGROUND: With the widespread use of digital media, adolescents' screen time has increased significantly. The relationship between screen time and academic performance has become a research…

OBJECTIVE: Parents and caregivers substantially contribute to youth emotional development. Emotion dysregulation is a significant, pervasive concern for youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity diso…

INTRODUCTION: Early identification of adolescents at risk for substance use is critical for timely intervention. However, standard screening tools like CRAFFT (Car, Relax, Alone, Forget, Family and Fr…

INTRODUCTION: Organized sport promotes physical and psychological health in adolescents, improving emotional regulation, self-efficacy and resilience, which are essential for preventing addiction. Thi…

INTRODUCTION: Recreational drug use often begins during adolescence, a critical period of brain maturation characterized by heightened vulnerability to drug-induced neuroplastic changes. Although week…