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The future of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) relies heavily on the volunteer opportunities offered by its departments and chapters. Recruitment is essential, as many veterans seek purpose through meaningful service, creating a vibrant community. Retention of members is linked to their sense of ...

A new study has validated the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale-China Short Form (CAAS-CSF) for measuring career adaptability among Chinese college students. The research involved 259 students over three semesters, using stratified cluster sampling. It tested gender and longitudinal factorial invarian...

Domestic violence has become a significant global issue, prompting various countries to develop interventions focused on empowerment. This study assesses psychological factors influencing the accountability of domestic violence perpetrators in France and Quebec, Canada. Researchers examined traum...

A study evaluated the psychometric properties of the five-item Session Evaluation Scale (SES-P) for patients and the therapist-rated version (SES-T). Two independent samples, comprising 1,043 adult psychotherapy patients and 151 therapists, participated in the assessment. Researchers conducted va...

A study examining the prevalence of behavioral problems in children has found a significant increase since the COVID-19 pandemic. Data from school entry assessments in the Hannover region from 2021 to 2024 were compared to data from 2010 to 2014. Medical assessments showed an increase in behavior...

A transition in care (TIC) refers to a significant change in the primary adults responsible for a child’s care, often involving shifts to non-parental settings, such as kinship or foster care. This paper explores three main points: the importance of including infants and children experiencing TIC...

A study published in BMC Health Services Research highlights significant age-related disparities in the use of psychotherapy among older adults in Germany. Analyzing data from 13,635 patients who began cognitive-behavioral therapy between 2018 and 2023, researchers found that only about 25% of yo...

A study examined daily time-use patterns among family caregivers in Japan and their relationship with mental health. Researchers analyzed data from 1,557 participants between 2017 and 2020, identifying four distinct types of caregivers: full-time workers with minimal care responsibilities, margin...

Food insecurity is a significant public health issue in the South Bronx, with one-third of residents relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food support. A study explored the experiences of 37 adults from this area who used food pantries while facing food insecurity a...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) proposes $1.3 trillion in cuts to federal healthcare programs, including $1 trillion from Medicaid and $300 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This legislation requires a substantial response from the U.S. healthcare system. K...

A scoping review analyzed healthcare services addressing domestic violence against children, focusing on intersectoral networks and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets. Researchers examined 34 studies published between 2000 and 2023, primarily quantitative in nature. The findings revealed...

A study published in Psychol Health Med examined eating disorder (ED) risk among 277 undergraduate students in Atlantic Canada, with an average age of 22.4 years. Participants were screened for EDs using the Sick Control One-stone Fat Food (SCOFF) scale and categorized into flourishing (19.4%) an...

Undernutrition is a major global health issue, especially among children under 5 years old, with millions affected worldwide, particularly in low-income countries like Rwanda. A study aimed to identify factors contributing to this ongoing problem in Rwanda that are not sufficiently addressed by c...

A study published in the Australian Journal of Primary Health examines how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth perceive health checks. Despite facing challenges like colonization and racism, many young people leverage cultural and community strengths to enhance their wellbeing. The resear...

A study published in BMC Women’s Health identifies distinct classes of controlling behaviors in intimate partnerships among Ghanaian women. Analyzing data from 5,137 ever-married women in the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey, researchers discovered four classes of partner control: Minimal...

A study evaluated the effectiveness of mental health education programs at ethnic minority universities in China, focusing on a scale based on the CIPP model (Context, Input, Process, Product). The research involved 1,635 students from 10 universities in Inner Mongolia and tested the scale for re...

Muricoccus roseus DSM 14916, also known as Roseomonas rosea and Pararoseomonas rosea, was isolated from a water-damaged childcare center in Finland. Researchers have reported the whole-genome sequence and annotation of this strain, highlighting genes involved in carotenoid biosynthesis. The genom...

A study published in “Scientific Reports” examined the link between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and depressive symptoms in children and adolescents, focusing on the roles of resilience and sleep quality. The research, conducted between April and June 2024, involved 3,258 participants fro...

A scoping review examined multi-component services and programs aimed at preventing suicide and self-harm among adolescents and young adults in Australia, specifically those aged 12-25. Researchers conducted a systematic search across multiple databases and identified relevant publications from 2...