Issue 2 (December)

Smoking cessation is a critical public health priority, and community-based interventions have emerged as effective strategies for supporting individuals in quitting smoking. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluate the effectiveness of community-based smoking cessation interventions in achieving long-term abstinence and reducing tobacco-related health risks. Drawing from randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and intervention evaluations, the review synthesizes evidence on the impact of various intervention components, such as counseling, nicotine replacement therapy, and community support networks. Furthermore, it explores factors influencing intervention success, such as socioeconomic status, social support, and cultural considerations, and identifies strategies for enhancing the reach and effectiveness of community-based smoking cessation programs.

 Physical activity has been recognized as a crucial determinant of mental health, with numerous studies suggesting its positive effects on mood, stress reduction, and overall psychological well-being. This comprehensive review and meta-analysis examine the relationship between physical activity and mental health outcomes across different populations and settings. Drawing from randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and cross-sectional analyses, the review synthesizes evidence on the effects of various types and intensities of physical activity on mental health indicators such as depression, anxiety, and cognitive function. Furthermore, it explores potential mechanisms underlying the physical activity-mental health relationship, including neurobiological, psychosocial, and physiological pathways.

 Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have gained increasing attention as promising approaches for promoting mental health and well-being across diverse populations. This systematic review and meta-analysis examine the efficacy of MBIs in improving mental health outcomes, including stress reduction, anxiety management, and depression prevention. Drawing from randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses, the review synthesizes evidence on the effectiveness of various MBIs, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), in different settings and populations. Furthermore, it explores potential mechanisms underlying the effects of MBIs on mental health and identifies factors influencing intervention success and sustainability.

Sleep plays a vital role in maintaining optimal mental health, with disruptions in sleep patterns often associated with various mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. This comprehensive review and meta-analysis examine the bidirectional relationship between sleep and mental health outcomes. Drawing from longitudinal studies, cross-sectional analyses, and intervention trials, the review synthesizes evidence on the effects of sleep duration, quality, and disturbances on mental health indicators. Additionally, it explores potential mechanisms underlying the sleep-mental health relationship, such as neurobiological pathways, circadian rhythms, and psychosocial factors. The review also discusses implications for clinical practice and public health interventions aimed at improving both sleep and mental health outcomes.

 Social support has long been recognized as a crucial determinant of mental health, with strong social connections associated with better psychological well-being and resilience to stress. This systematic review and meta-analysis examine the relationship between social support and mental health outcomes across diverse populations and settings. Drawing from longitudinal studies, cross-sectional analyses, and intervention trials, the review synthesizes evidence on the effects of different dimensions of social support, including emotional support, instrumental support, and perceived social integration, on mental health indicators such as depression, anxiety, and overall psychological distress. Additionally, it explores potential moderators and mediators of the social support-mental health relationship, including age, gender, and cultural factors.

Achieving a balance between work and personal life has become increasingly challenging in today's fast-paced society, with implications for both mental health and job satisfaction. This comprehensive review and meta-analysis examine the impact of work-life balance on mental health outcomes, including stress, burnout, depression, and anxiety, as well as its influence on job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Drawing from longitudinal studies, cross-sectional analyses, and qualitative research, the review synthesizes evidence on the relationship between work-life balance initiatives, flexible work arrangements, and psychological well-being in the workplace. Additionally, it explores potential moderators and mediators of the work-life balance-mental health relationship, such as gender, caregiving responsibilities, and organizational culture.

Resilience, defined as the ability to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity, has gained increasing attention as a protective factor for mental health outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis examine the relationship between resilience and various mental health indicators, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and overall psychological well-being. Drawing from longitudinal studies, cross-sectional analyses, and intervention trials, the review synthesizes evidence on the effects of individual and environmental factors on resilience levels and mental health outcomes. Additionally, it explores potential mechanisms underlying the resilience-mental health relationship, such as coping strategies, social support, and neurobiological pathways.

Physical activity has been identified as a modifiable lifestyle factor that may promote cognitive health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults. This systematic review and meta-analysis examine the relationship between physical activity and cognitive functioning in older adults, including aspects such as memory, executive function, and processing speed. Drawing from longitudinal studies, randomized controlled trials, and cross-sectional analyses, the review synthesizes evidence on the effects of different types, intensities, and durations of physical activity on cognitive outcomes. Additionally, it explores potential mechanisms underlying the physical activity-cognition relationship, such as increased cerebral blood flow, neuroplasticity, and neurotrophic factors.

Social media use has become ubiquitous in modern society, but its impact on psychological well-being remains a topic of debate. This meta-analysis of longitudinal studies examines the relationship between social media use and psychological well-being outcomes, including measures of happiness, life satisfaction, depression, and anxiety. Drawing from a comprehensive search of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from longitudinal studies that assess the direction and magnitude of the association between social media use and psychological well-being over time. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of this relationship, such as age, gender, duration of social media use, and specific platforms utilized.

Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have gained popularity as effective approaches for reducing stress and enhancing psychological well-being. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examines the impact of MBIs on stress reduction across diverse populations and settings. Drawing from a systematic review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs that assess the effectiveness of various MBIs, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), in reducing perceived stress levels. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of intervention efficacy, including intervention duration, format, and participant characteristics.

Sleep quality is recognized as a critical factor influencing mental health outcomes, including depression, anxiety, and overall psychological well-being. This systematic review and meta-analysis examine the relationship between sleep quality and mental health across diverse populations and settings. Drawing from a comprehensive search of the literature, the review synthesizes evidence from observational studies, longitudinal analyses, and intervention trials to elucidate the bidirectional relationship between sleep quality and mental health outcomes. Additionally, it explores potential mechanisms underlying this relationship, such as sleep architecture, circadian rhythms, and neurobiological pathways, and identifies implications for intervention and clinical practice.

Depression is a prevalent mental health disorder with significant societal impact, and physical exercise has been proposed as a potential non-pharmacological intervention. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigates the impact of physical exercise on depression symptoms and severity. Drawing from a systematic review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs examining various types, durations, and intensities of exercise interventions. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of intervention efficacy, such as participant demographics, exercise adherence, and intervention format. The findings shed light on the effectiveness of physical exercise as a therapeutic strategy for managing depression.

Social support has been recognized as a significant factor influencing anxiety levels, but the strength and direction of this association remain unclear. This meta-analysis of observational studies examines the relationship between social support and anxiety across diverse populations and contexts. Drawing from a comprehensive search of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from observational studies that assess the association between various dimensions of social support (e.g., emotional support, instrumental support, social networks) and anxiety levels. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of this relationship, including demographic factors, cultural differences, and measurement instruments used.

Anxiety disorders are prevalent mental health conditions, and mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have emerged as promising approaches for their management. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigates the effect of MBIs on anxiety symptoms and severity. Drawing from a systematic review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs examining various types of MBIs, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). Additionally, it explores potential moderators of intervention efficacy, including intervention duration, frequency, and participant characteristics, to elucidate factors contributing to the variability in outcomes.

 Social media use has become pervasive in modern society, but its impact on mental health, particularly depression, remains a topic of concern and debate. This meta-analysis of longitudinal studies examines the relationship between social media use and depression symptoms over time. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from longitudinal studies that assess the direction and magnitude of the association between social media use and depression. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of this relationship, such as age, gender, frequency of use, and types of social media platforms, to better understand the nuances of the association.

Work-related stress is a significant contributor to mental health problems, including anxiety, depression, and burnout. This meta-analysis of longitudinal studies examines the relationship between work stress and mental health outcomes over time. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from longitudinal studies that assess the association between various dimensions of work stress (e.g., job demands, job control, interpersonal conflicts) and mental health indicators. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of this relationship, such as individual differences, coping strategies, and organizational factors, to identify factors that may exacerbate or mitigate the impact of work stress on mental health.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is widely recognized as an effective treatment for anxiety disorders, but the magnitude of its effectiveness across different anxiety disorders and populations remains unclear. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examines the overall effectiveness of CBT in reducing anxiety symptoms and improving clinical outcomes. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs that assess the efficacy of CBT compared to control conditions or other active treatments. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of treatment effectiveness, such as treatment format, duration, and therapist characteristics, to identify factors that may enhance the efficacy of CBT interventions.

Smartphone use has become ubiquitous in contemporary society, but concerns have been raised about its potential impact on mental health. This meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies examines the association between smartphone use and various indicators of mental health, including depression, anxiety, and psychological well-being. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from cross-sectional studies that assess the strength and direction of the relationship between smartphone use patterns (e.g., duration, frequency, content consumption) and mental health outcomes. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of this association, such as age, gender, and cultural differences, to better understand the nuanced relationship between smartphone use and mental health.

Healthcare professionals often experience high levels of stress due to the demanding nature of their work, which can adversely affect their well-being and job performance. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been proposed as a potential means of reducing stress in this population. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examines the effectiveness of MBIs in reducing stress levels among healthcare professionals. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the efficacy of various MBIs, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), in improving stress-related outcomes. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of intervention efficacy, such as intervention format, duration, and participant characteristics, to identify factors that may enhance the effectiveness of MBIs in this context.

Mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, are prevalent among older adults, and physical exercise has been proposed as a potential intervention to improve psychological well-being in this population. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examines the impact of exercise on mental health outcomes among older adults. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the efficacy of various exercise interventions, such as aerobic exercise, resistance training, and mind-body exercises, in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of intervention efficacy, such as exercise intensity, frequency, and duration, as well as participant characteristics, to identify factors that may influence the effectiveness of exercise interventions for promoting mental health in older adults.

Postpartum depression is a significant mental health concern affecting mothers following childbirth, and social support has been proposed as a potential protective factor. This meta-analysis of observational studies examines the relationship between social support and postpartum depression. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from observational studies that assess the association between various dimensions of social support (e.g., partner support, family support, social network size) and postpartum depression symptoms or diagnoses. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of this relationship, such as cultural differences, socioeconomic status, and methodological factors, to better understand the nuances of the association and identify factors that may enhance the protective effects of social support.

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common mental health condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry, and internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) has emerged as a promising treatment approach. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examines the effectiveness of iCBT in treating GAD. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the efficacy of various iCBT programs in reducing symptoms of anxiety and improving overall functioning in individuals with GAD. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of treatment effectiveness, such as intervention format, duration, therapist involvement, and participant characteristics, to identify factors that may influence the outcomes of iCBT interventions for GAD.

Sleep plays a crucial role in mental health, and poor sleep quality has been consistently linked to various mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, and stress. This meta-analysis of longitudinal studies examines the association between sleep quality and mental health outcomes over time. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from longitudinal studies that assess the relationship between subjective and objective measures of sleep quality (e.g., sleep duration, sleep disturbances, insomnia symptoms) and indicators of mental health (e.g., depression, anxiety, psychological distress). Additionally, it explores potential moderators of this association, such as age, gender, and comorbidities, to better understand the complex interplay between sleep quality and mental health.

Burnout is a significant occupational hazard among healthcare professionals, leading to negative consequences for both individuals and healthcare systems. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been proposed as potential interventions to reduce burnout and promote well-being in this population. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examines the effectiveness of MBIs in reducing burnout among healthcare professionals. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the efficacy of various MBIs, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), in alleviating burnout symptoms and improving overall well-being. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of intervention effectiveness, such as intervention format, duration, and participant characteristics, to identify factors that may enhance the effectiveness of MBIs in reducing burnout in healthcare professionals.

Social media platforms have become prevalent sources of information and social interaction, but they also expose individuals to idealized body images that may contribute to body image concerns. This meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies examines the relationship between social media use and body image concerns. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from cross-sectional studies that assess the association between various aspects of social media use (e.g., frequency, duration, types of platforms) and body image concerns, including body dissatisfaction, drive for thinness, and eating disorder symptoms. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of this relationship, such as age, gender, and individual vulnerabilities, to better understand the nuanced association between social media use and body image concerns.

Smartphone addiction has become a growing concern worldwide, with potential implications for psychological well-being. This meta-analysis of longitudinal studies examines the impact of smartphone addiction on various indicators of psychological well-being over time. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from longitudinal studies that assess the relationship between smartphone addiction and psychological outcomes, including depression, anxiety, stress, and overall life satisfaction. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of this relationship, such as age, gender, and duration of smartphone use, to better understand the complex interplay between smartphone addiction and psychological well-being.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is considered the gold standard treatment for chronic insomnia, but its overall effectiveness across different populations and settings remains a topic of interest. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examines the effectiveness of CBT-I in improving sleep quality. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the efficacy of CBT-I compared to control conditions or other active treatments in improving subjective and objective measures of sleep quality, including sleep onset latency, wake after sleep onset, total sleep time, and sleep efficiency. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of treatment effectiveness, such as treatment format, duration, therapist involvement, and participant characteristics, to identify factors that may enhance the efficacy of CBT-I interventions.

Maintaining cognitive function is essential for healthy aging, and physical activity has been suggested as a modifiable lifestyle factor that may promote cognitive health in older adults. This meta-analysis of longitudinal studies examines the relationship between physical activity and cognitive function over time. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from longitudinal studies that assess the association between various forms of physical activity (e.g., aerobic exercise, resistance training, leisure-time physical activity) and cognitive outcomes, including measures of memory, executive function, and processing speed. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of this relationship, such as age, sex, duration and intensity of physical activity, and baseline cognitive status, to better understand the complex interplay between physical activity and cognitive function in older adults.

Depression is a prevalent mental health issue among adolescents, and mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have gained attention as potential interventions for reducing depressive symptoms in this population. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examines the effectiveness of MBIs in reducing symptoms of depression in adolescents. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the efficacy of various MBIs, such as mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), in alleviating depressive symptoms. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of intervention effectiveness, such as intervention format, duration, and participant characteristics, to identify factors that may enhance the efficacy of MBIs in reducing depression in adolescents.

Social support has been recognized as a critical factor in coping with cancer and improving overall health outcomes in cancer patients. This meta-analysis of observational studies examines the association between social support and various health outcomes in cancer patients. Drawing from a comprehensive review of the literature, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from observational studies that assess the relationship between different dimensions of social support (e.g., emotional support, instrumental support, social network size) and health outcomes, including quality of life, psychological well-being, treatment adherence, and survival rates. Additionally, it explores potential moderators of this relationship, such as cancer type, treatment stage, and demographic factors, to better understand the nuanced association between social support and health outcomes in cancer patients.