Frailty and depression were linked in observational studies, but the causality remains
ambiguous. We intended to explore it using Mendelian randomization (MR). We obtained …

Background Although academic stress is a well-known risk factor for students' depression,
little is known about the possible psychological mechanisms underlying this association. In …

Early adolescents usually have worse self-control and poor time management abilities. They
are a higher-risk group for Internet addiction than older adolescents or adults. This study …

Background: The novel coronavirus disease has caused a worldwide pandemic and has
been distressing for the general population including the student population in higher …

Background Internet gaming addiction (IGA) is a global concern, especially among young
children. There have been some suggestions that childhood psychological maltreatment …

Abstract Background Subclinical depression (ScD) is a prevalent condition associated with
relatively mild depressive states, and it poses a high risk of developing into major …

Background The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in mental health issues, mainly
depression and anxiety, prompted by stressors such as the need to maintain social distance …

The UCLA Loneliness Scale, with different short versions, is widely used to assess levels of
loneliness. However, whether the scale is valid in assessing loneliness among sexual …

Background: Stress during pregnancy can lead to significant adverse outcomes for maternal
mental health. Early evaluation of prenatal stress can help identify treatment needs and …

Background COVID-19 outbreak have a long-term negative impact on mental health.
Meanwhile, it may also provide opportunities for positive outcomes (eg, post-traumatic …