Although global research on the 5Cs model of Positive Youth Development (PYD; competence, confidence, connection, character, and caring) has expanded in recent years, there is a lack of understanding about distinct and consistent PYD profiles across youth from diverse socio-cultural contexts. To address this gap, this study utilized a person-oriented analytic approach to examine the PYD profiles of 11,481 emerging adults (Mage = 21.77; SDage = 2.74; 68.66

Abstract The current study investigated the motives that underlie support for COVID-19 preventive behaviorsin a large, cross-cultural sample of 12,758 individuals from 34 countries. We hypothesized that the associations of empathic prosocial concern and fear of disease, with support towards preventive COVID-19 behaviors would be moderated by the individual-level and country-level trust in the government. Results suggest that the association between fear of disease and support for COVID-19 preventive behaviors was strongest when trust in the government was weak (both at individual and country-level). Conversely, the association with empathic prosocial concern was strongest when trust was high, but this moderation was only found at individual-level scores of governmental trust. We discuss how both fear and empathy motivations to support preventive COVID-19 behaviors may be shaped by socio-cultural context, and outline how the present findings may contribute to a better understanding of collective action during global crises.

With the COVID-19 pandemic, behavioural scientists aimed to illuminate reasons why people comply with (or not) large-scale cooperative activities. Here we investigated the motives that underlie support for COVID-19 preventive behaviours in a sample of 12,758 individuals from 34 countries. We hypothesized that the associations of empathic prosocial concern and fear of disease with support towards preventive COVID-19 behaviours would be moderated by trust in the government. Results suggest that the association between fear of disease and support for COVID-19 preventive behaviours was strongest when trust in the government was weak (both at individual- and country-level). Conversely, the association with empathic prosocial concern was strongest when trust in the government was high, but this moderation was only found at individual-level scores of governmental trust. We discuss how motivations may be shaped by socio-cultural context, and outline how findings may contribute to a better understanding of collective action during global crises.

Background The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly impacted every region of the world. During these unprecedented times, college students have been experiencing severe mental health issues concerning excessive internet usage. On average, 42.9% of students in Egypt utilized the internet (Anwar et al. in J Public Health 30:1753–1762, 2022). Arabs quickly diagnose themselves online using medical websites. The issue is exacerbated by drugs bought without a prescription (Alghadeer et al. in Saudi Pharm J 26:719–724, 2018). Methods This study examined he relationship between addiction to medical websites and behaviors related to Illness Anxiety Disorder among a population of Arabic university students. A sample consisting of N = 368 youths was examined. Results Bivariate linear regression, Z score, R2, t-test, ANOVA, mean, and standard deviation were used for statistical analysis. The findings of the study revealed a linear equation that predicts illness anxiety in adolescents. The correlation between medical website addiction and hypochondria was found to be 0.69. Furthermore, male participants were more addicted to medical websites than female participants. Conclusions Findings supported the notion that addiction to medical websites significantly predicts hypochondria.

Objectives The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on health, economy, and social networks had an impact on the whole population’s mental health, including students. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief online mindfulness- and compassion-based inter-care intervention for medical students. Methods A randomized controlled trial was conducted with medical students ( n =360) from a Chilean university with no prior meditation experience. An online assessment of well-being, anxiety, and depression symptoms was completed at the beginning, 1 month, and 3 months later. A general intervention (GI) was offered to the whole group including academic flexibility, breaks, and individual psychological help. For specific intervention, enrolled participants ( n =120) were randomly assigned to (1) mindfulness-based inter-care intervention (IBAP, n =60) or (2) psychoeducational intervention (PSE, n =60) as an active control. Both interventions lasted 1 hr per week along 4 weeks, with homework assignments. The non-randomized third group ( n =240) received only the GI, as a treatment-as-usual control group (TAU-GI). Results At baseline, IBAP and PSE groups had higher scores in depression symptoms than TAU-GI. IBAP and TAU-GI showed a significant reduction in depression ( F (2)=17.44, p <0.001) and anxiety symptoms ( F (2)=18.06, p <0.001), but not for the PSE group at first and 3 months. Compared to TAU-GI, IBAP showed a substantial reduction in depression symptoms at first month ( U =24.89, p <0.05). An analysis of secondary variables showed improvements in the factors of mental health continuum and common humanity on the Self-Compassion Scale. Conclusions Our findings suggest that brief online mindfulness- and compassion-based inter-care intervention, with academic flexibility and break, effectively promoted mental health among medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Preregistration The protocol was enrolled in Clinicaltrial.gov with protocol ID NCT05011955.

OBJECTIVE:The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has instigated a paradigm shift in psychology graduate training and education. As these system-wide changes are being implemented, Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) continue to be disproportionately impacted as they simultaneously experience, witness, and relive the deleterious consequences of systemic and institutional racism as trainees and members of minoritized communities. The field requires a radical culture shift to counteract the effects of ongoing psychological harm on trainees of color. METHOD:Our analyses are grounded in two decolonizing frameworks, Critical Race Theory and Liberation Psychology. We also provide a systems-based analysis of how BIPOC trainees are impacted by systemic racism and examine how these -isms are perpetuated in psychology training. Testimonios are used as examples on how to center trainee's experiential knowledge. CONCLUSIONS:Psychology is uniquely positioned to transform how science and practice informs, builds, and sustains equitable systems for trainees and the public. The profession must question and disrupt the status quo and system inequities to build capacity and foster resistance. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

Objective(s) The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the effectiveness of implementing cognitive telerehabilitation during the Coronavirus pandemic. Data Sources This review was conducted using the following databases: Taylor & Francis, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and ProQuest Central. Inclusion criteria consisted of peer-reviewed articles published in English between the years of 2017-2021. Keywords for the search included cognitive telerehabilitation, pandemic, COVID-19, and Coronavirus. A total number of 17 articles were reviewed, and 6 articles were retained. Study Selection Literature Review. Data Extraction Independent extraction by multiple observers. Data Synthesis Research indicated that cognitive telerehabilitation was an effective modality for individuals with neurological conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and parkinsonian syndromes, and multiple sclerosis. Furthermore, reviewed literature reported that remote communication technologies can be effective options to support health care interventions, including cognitive rehabilitation. Conclusions Social distancing measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted access to routine medical care for many individuals with neurological diseases. Overall, studies indicated that cognitive telerehabilitation was an effective modality in neurorehabilitation as it overcame both geographical and social-distancing limitations. Moreover, methodological and technological improvements may improve the delivery of cognitive telerehabilitation for individuals with reduced mobility. New alternatives such as cognitive telerehabilitation may be implemented as an urgent and effective response to provide continuity of care and social connectedness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Author(s) Disclosures N/A. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the effectiveness of implementing cognitive telerehabilitation during the Coronavirus pandemic. This review was conducted using the following databases: Taylor & Francis, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and ProQuest Central. Inclusion criteria consisted of peer-reviewed articles published in English between the years of 2017-2021. Keywords for the search included cognitive telerehabilitation, pandemic, COVID-19, and Coronavirus. A total number of 17 articles were reviewed, and 6 articles were retained. Literature Review. Independent extraction by multiple observers. Research indicated that cognitive telerehabilitation was an effective modality for individuals with neurological conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and parkinsonian syndromes, and multiple sclerosis. Furthermore, reviewed literature reported that remote communication technologies can be effective options to support health care interventions, including cognitive rehabilitation. Social distancing measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted access to routine medical care for many individuals with neurological diseases. Overall, studies indicated that cognitive telerehabilitation was an effective modality in neurorehabilitation as it overcame both geographical and social-distancing limitations. Moreover, methodological and technological improvements may improve the delivery of cognitive telerehabilitation for individuals with reduced mobility. New alternatives such as cognitive telerehabilitation may be implemented as an urgent and effective response to provide continuity of care and social connectedness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abstract Objective The purpose of this systematic review is to identify neuropsychological sequelae following infection of SARS-CoV-2. Data Selection A systematic search of the literature was conducted in 2021 using the keywords: neuropsychological symptoms, neuropsychological sequelae, neuropsychological manifestations, SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, and coronavirus. The search conducted included a total of 6 databases: PsychNet, ProQuest, Taylor & Francis Online, EBSCOhost, Google Scholar, and PubMed Central. A total number of 25 articles were considered, and 8 of those articles were retained. Inclusion criteria consisted of peer-reviewed articles published in English between the years 2020 and 2021. Exclusion criteria consisted of articles not published in English and those that did not examine the neuropsychological symptoms following COVID-19 infection. Data Synthesis Literature examined reported that clinical observations of severe cases of COVID-19 infection were associated with the presence of neuropsychological symptoms. Post-infection of SARS-CoV-2, the following symptoms have been noted: severe executive dysfunction, fluctuations in attention and concentration, and instances of disorientation and confusion. Although etiological hypotheses have been made, there is still no consensus or treatment for the neuropsychological sequelae of COVID-19. Studies also reported that a significant risk factor for these individuals was the presence of premorbid psychological/psychiatric illnesses. Conclusions Patients who recover from severe COVID-19 can experience a multitude of neuropsychological manifestations. In some cases, these effects have been reported to be long-standing. Due to limited understanding regarding the nature and mechanism of action of SARS-CoV-2, it is difficult to pinpoint the cause, duration, treatment, and prognosis of neuropsychological symptoms of post-recovery patients.