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When strengths may become vulnerabilities: Reconsidering the role of social support and psychological strengths among sexual assault survivors
Psychol Trauma. 2026 Apr 13. doi: 10.1037/tra0002175. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: Many women who experience child or adolescent sexual assault (CASA) are revictimized as adults. Although researchers have made considerable progress in understanding mechanisms that increase risk for adult revictimization, including CASA-related posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), few have explored factors that …
Sexual Assault Prevention via Bystander Intervention Using Instagram Reels as a Communication Channel: Experimental Design Study
JMIR Form Res. 2026 Apr 28;10:e86512. doi: 10.2196/86512.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Bystander intervention is one of the most commonly used methods to curb the sexual violence crisis on college campuses. Most universities conduct training among their student bodies to ensure students are familiar with the procedure. However, it is necessary to remind and repeat …
Psychosocial Interventions and Intimate Partner Sexual Violence Against Women: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Trauma Violence Abuse. 2026 May 2:15248380261440354. doi: 10.1177/15248380261440354. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSexual violence against women is a global health concern, frequently perpetrated by intimate partners. However, meta-analytical evidence on the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) remains limited. This study systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed randomized controlled trials evaluating …
Rape Stereotypes, Younger Age, and Social Support Are Associated with Concerns About Help-Seeking at a Sexual Assault Center
Inquiry. 2026 Jan-Dec;63:469580261436513. doi: 10.1177/00469580261436513. Epub 2026 May 4.ABSTRACTSexual assault can lead to long-term health problems, yet many victims do not seek help from sexual assault centers. This cross-sectional observational study examined factors distinguishing help-seekers from non-help-seekers and identified factors related to concerns about help-seeking in non-help-seekers. A sample of 669 recent sexual assault …
Survivors as Agents: How Linguistic Agency Impacts Support for Survivors and Perpetrators of Sexual Assault
Pers Soc Psychol Bull. 2026 May 5:1461672261443036. doi: 10.1177/01461672261443036. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNews media has become increasingly supportive of women who report sexual assault, potentially increasing public support for survivors. Support in the news typically involves granting survivors agency, but theories of morality would predict that linking agency to survivors over perpetrators …
Substance Use-Related Social Reactions to Sexual Assault Disclosures: Results from Survivor - Informal Support Dyadic Qualitative Interviews
J Fam Violence. 2026 Mar 12. doi: 10.1007/s10896-026-01073-6. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: Ample research exists on social reactions to sexual assault (SA) disclosure from the survivor perspective, yet dyadic data with their informal supports remains scarce, particularly for substance-related social reactions.METHOD: The present study of 15 survivor-informal support …
Identifying challenges in concurrent mental health and substance use disorder care: qualitative findings from an e-Delphi study in British Columbia, Canada
BMC Health Serv Res. 2026 Apr 21. doi: 10.1186/s12913-026-14535-w. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:42015189 | DOI:10.1186/s12913-026-14535-w
Effects of timing and type of trauma-focused treatment on psychosocial functioning: secondary outcomes from a randomized controlled trial in patients with co-occurring substance use disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder
Behav Res Ther. 2026 Apr 24;202:105053. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2026.105053. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPatients with co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) often experience additional psychosocial difficulties, including emotion dysregulation, interpersonal problems, and trauma-related guilt and shame. Evidence on optimal timing and type of trauma-focused treatment remains limited, particularly …
The relationship between alcohol consumption, social distancing, and crime rates: insights from the COVID-19 pandemic
J Glob Health. 2026 Apr 30;16:04144. doi: 10.7189/jogh.16.04144.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: While there was a global shift in social interaction and alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic, their associations with changes in crime rates remain underexplored. We aimed to examine the associations between crime rates and alcohol use within the context of pandemic-related social …
Associations of discrimination, mental health symptoms, and substance use among sexual and gender minority young adults: Differences by type and source of social support
Addict Behav Rep. 2026 Apr 21;23:100698. doi: 10.1016/j.abrep.2026.100698. eCollection 2026 Jun.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Sexual and gender minority (SGM) young adults display higher rates of mental health symptoms and substance use, partially due to minority stressors, such as discrimination. Social support may mitigate these negative effects, but less is known about which types and …
Substance P innervation of the nucleus accumbens mediates alcohol consumption following chronic social stress
Neuropharmacology. 2026 Apr 30:110988. doi: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2026.110988. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSocial defeat stress (SDS) is a rodent model used to assess the effect of chronic stress on depressive-like behavior and alcohol consumption. Our previous studies have indicated that the neurokinin-1 receptor (NK1R) mediates the behavioral responses to this stressor, especially …
Clusters of social and substance use-related risks are associated with the duration of untreated psychosis
Psychol Med. 2026 May 5;56:e126. doi: 10.1017/S0033291726103791.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) is still considerably long in patients with psychotic disorders worldwide. Social determinants, such as the socioeconomic status, can influence DUP, exacerbating health inequalities in access to timely care. We investigated whether subpopulations with shared characteristics are associated …
A theory-informed deep learning approach to extracting and characterizing substance use-related stigma in social media
BMC Digit Health. 2024;2:60. doi: 10.1186/s44247-024-00065-0. Epub 2024 Aug 16.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Stigma surrounding substance use can result in severe consequences for physical and mental health. Identifying situations in which stigma occurs and characterizing its impact could be a critical step toward improving outcomes for individuals experiencing stigma. As part of …
Social Determinants of Health, Perceived Stress Scores, and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Am J Perinatol. 2026 Apr 7. doi: 10.1055/a-2848-3471. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To evaluate self-reported first-trimester perceived stress and social needs and their associations with subsequent pregnancy adverse outcomes in a cohort in Hawai'i.STUDY DESIGN: In this single center prospective cohort study, patients with singleton pregnancies were recruited from 2021 …
Psychological, social, and sociocultural factors related to disordered eating behaviour during pregnancy: A systematic review
J Health Psychol. 2026 Apr 28:13591053261442874. doi: 10.1177/13591053261442874. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis systematic review synthesises psychological, social, and sociocultural factors related to disordered eating behaviour (DEB) during pregnancy. A search of 5 databases (Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), APA PsycInfo, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) identified 40 quantitative studies (28 cross-sectional, 12 longitudinal) including 11,951 women, with …
Psychosocial vulnerabilities in perinatal care : screening and management
Rev Med Suisse. 2026 Apr 22;22(959):766-769. doi: 10.53738/REVMED.2026.22.959.47828.ABSTRACTThe perinatal period is a sensitive phase that tends to reveal or even exacerbate pre-existing, often intertwined and cumulative psychosocial vulnerabilities such as precariousness, mental health disorders, violence, or substance use. Their identification must be a priority due to their impact on parental …
The Effects of Social Support on Newborn Hygienic Care and Breastfeeding Intentions in Primigravid Pregnancies: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study
Scand J Caring Sci. 2026 Jun;40(2):e70252. doi: 10.1111/scs.70252.ABSTRACTAIM: This study aimed to investigate the effects of perceived social support on newborn hygienic care and breastfeeding intentions in primigravid pregnancies.METHODS: This study had a descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational design. The study was conducted with 360 primigravid pregnant women who visited …
Social determinants of health and recommended A1C monitoring among women with postpartum-onset diabetes: results from a retrospective cohort
BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care. 2026 Apr 30;14(2):e005745. doi: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2025-005745.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Diabetes is increasingly prevalent in reproductive-aged women, but the association between social determinants of health (SDOH) and access to A1C monitoring after diagnosis are poorly understood. We explored SDOH and receipt of recommended follow-up A1C testing among …
Understanding maternal pain and psychological vulnerabilities associated with the development of sub-acute pain after childbirth
BMC Anesthesiol. 2026 May 7. doi: 10.1186/s12871-026-03885-x. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Current research primarily concentrates on acute and chronic postpartum pain, while sub-acute pain after childbirth (SAPC) remains a significant but often under-recognized health concern. We determined if pain and psychological vulnerabilities, obstetric factors, and analgesic choices were …
Long-term consequences of childhood sexual abuse: An umbrella review of diagnostic meta-analyses
Encephale. 2026 Apr 9:S0013-7006(26)00059-X. doi: 10.1016/j.encep.2026.02.007. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a public health issue with an estimated worldwide prevalence of 12.7%, potentially leading to a host of lifelong and significant mental, physical, and behavioral health. The aim of this study was to comprehensively …
Early exposure to child sexual abuse material: Prevalence, circumstances and psychosocial functioning
Child Abuse Negl. 2026 Apr 24;176:108070. doi: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2026.108070. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The proliferation of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on digital platforms poses a critical challenge for online safety, especially for children. Despite global efforts to combat CSAM, opportunities for exposure remain widespread, with limited research on its developmental …
The Safer Spaces Project: a whole of community systems approach to co-designing and implementing a 'Safer Spaces' model of primary healthcare for LGBTQ+ young people in Western Victoria - a protocol for a mixed-methods study
BMJ Open. 2026 Apr 27;16(4):e112176. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-112176.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: LGBTQ+ young people in rural Australia face significant health challenges due to stigma, discrimination and structural barriers that hinder effective access to care. The inaccessibility or altogether absence of tailored primary healthcare services exacerbates poor health outcomes.METHODS: Safer Spaces will use …
Innovative models of care for LGBTQ+ older adults: a scoping review protocol
BMJ Open. 2026 Apr 27;16(4):e115403. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-115403.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: This study aims to identify and map innovative care models for LGBTQ+ older adults and characterise the supporting evidence base.INTRODUCTION: Older LGBTQ+ adults face persistent inequalities in health and social care, including discrimination, invisibility and barriers to appropriate support. As the …
Perceived Social Isolation and Conspiracy Mentality: Exploring Pathways to Anti-LGBTQ+ Conspiracy Beliefs
Scand J Psychol. 2026 Apr 29. doi: 10.1111/sjop.70111. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTConspiracy beliefs have long been a recurring feature of human society; however, when they target disadvantaged groups, such as the LGBTQ+ people, they represent a particularly harmful phenomenon with detrimental consequences. Despite the increasing interest in the phenomenon, research to …
Healthcare Experiences of Older Adults with an LGBT+ Identity: An Integrative Review
Healthcare (Basel). 2026 Apr 21;14(8):1110. doi: 10.3390/healthcare14081110.ABSTRACTBackground/Objectives: Older adults with an LGBT+ identity represent an under-researched population within healthcare systems. Existing evidence suggests that they experience distinct health challenges compared to their heterosexual counterparts, partly shaped by lifelong experiences of stigma and discrimination. Such experiences may contribute to minority stress, …
Trauma, Stress, and Reproductive Health: A Bio-Psycho-Social Perspective on Violence Exposure in Immigrant Women
Res Nurs Health. 2026 Apr 13. doi: 10.1002/nur.70076. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMarginalized women, particularly immigrants, face disproportionately high levels of violence that can adversely impact their physical and mental health. However, the interconnections among the various drivers of this violence and reproductive health complications remain underexplored. This cross-sectional study utilized a …
An online intervention targeting intimate partner violence in perinatal women with recent mental health care utilization: a multisite randomized clinical trial
Psychological distress in victims of intimate partner violence: the buffering effect of post-traumatic growth and metacognitive abilities
Front Psychol. 2026 Apr 8;17:1722892. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1722892. eCollection 2026.ABSTRACTIntimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive public health issue associated with severe psychological consequences, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and global psychopathology. Nevertheless, many survivors also experience positive psychological changes, defined as post-traumatic growth (PTG). The present study aimed to examine the …
Psychological intimate partner violence - the insidious form of violence and its severe health consequences: a cross-sectional study among Swedish women
Scand J Public Health. 2026 Apr 19:14034948261433286. doi: 10.1177/14034948261433286. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAIMS: Psychological intimate partner violence (IPV) is more prevalent than physical IPV and often has more severe consequences for both physical and mental health. This study aimed to examine the specific impact of psychological IPV on perceived general health and …
Large language models for psychosocial risk assessment: A multi-method evaluation across suicide, intimate partner violence, and substance misuse
PLOS Digit Health. 2026 Apr 27;5(4):e0001352. doi: 10.1371/journal.pdig.0001352. eCollection 2026 Apr.ABSTRACTPsychosocial risk assessment is a cornerstone of mental health care, yet remains resource-intensive and inconsistently delivered across domains such as suicide, intimate partner violence (IPV), and substance misuse. Recent advances in large language models (LLMs) raise the possibility of scalable, …
Arts-based approaches to climate change, mental health and (un)natural disasters: a scoping review
Arts Health. 2026 Apr 24:1-30. doi: 10.1080/17533015.2026.2663005. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Climate change affects mental health and wellbeing globally, and in a range of contexts - from the trauma of (un)natural disasters to the anxiety and grief that comes with awareness of current and future threats.METHODS: This scoping review …
Climate-related distress in individuals with mental disorders in Germany: Results from a cross-sectional study
Psychiatry Res. 2026 Apr 24;362:117190. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2026.117190. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: Climate anxiety describes emotional responses such as worry or distress related to climate change. While it is common and linked to mental health in the general population, little is known about its relevance for individuals with pre-existing mental disorders.…
