Background The length of hospital stay for patients with physical illnesses is longer for those with mental health comorbidity, particularly in the presence of severe physical multimorbidity.

Background Alcohol use disorder and treatment-resistant depression (TRD) often co-occur, presenting a major clinical challenge with limited effective treatments. However, ketamine produces rapid ...

Objectives To translate and culturally adapt six self-report measures for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder ...

Objectives This study was to estimate the potential social value and net benefit of OpenUp, a 24/7 text-based online counselling service for youth in Hong Kong, and draw policy-relevant conclusions ...

Introduction Narrative interventions elicit personal stories from participants to impact outcome(s). The process of organising a troublesome experience into a cohesive story may benefit individuals ...

Objectives The association of volunteering with well-being has been found in previous research, but mostly among older people. The aim of this study was to examine the association of volunteering with ...

Objective There is considerable evidence of a cultural shift towards heavier alcohol consumption among university students, especially women. The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence and ...

Introduction Glucomannan (GNN), a water-soluble dietary fibre derived from the plant Amorphophallus konjac, is marketed for weight reduction. The exact mechanisms by which GNN might exert its actions ...

Background Delirium is common among seniors discharged from the emergency department (ED) and associated with increased risk of mortality. Prior research has addressed mortality associated with ...

Introduction With the rapid ageing of the global population, the number of persons with dementia (PwDs) is increasing, placing substantial psychological and physical burdens on family caregivers.

Introduction Psychedelic-assisted therapy shows promise for treating various mental health conditions; however, its reliance ...

Rationale Medical masks are commonly used by sick individuals with influenza-like illness (ILI) to prevent spread of infections to others, but clinical efficacy data are absent. Objective Determine ...