by Leslyn Keith  and Robert Erkstam

Received: 11 January 2023;  Published: 17 March 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2301016

by Alexandra Rose  , Max Tupper  and Chris Irons

Received: 15 November 2022;  Published: 17 February 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2301015

An individual’s wellbeing at work is now recognised as key, particularly for those in challenging environment’s such as health and social care. Focusing on the cultivation of (mindful) compassion has been shown to be an effective way of improving mental health. This service evaluation focused on a p [...]

by Kristen McHenry  , Megan Koster  , Gen Ludwig  , Yong Gao  and Jennifer Eichmeyer

Received: 25 October 2022;  Published: 14 February 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2301014

This study aimed to examine and compare the extent of burnout among health science faculty at a higher education institution and their self-reported perception of well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. The design of the study was cross-sectional, descriptive survey research. An electronic question [...]

by Katrina McFerran  , Carmen Cheong-Clinch  , Jennifer Bibb  and TanChyuan Chin

Received: 21 November 2022;  Published: 08 February 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2301013

Lockdowns were a central strategy for managing the outbreak of COVID-19, and Melbourne, Australia had some of the most extensive restrictions globally during 2021. As a result, university students were faced with isolated living and challenging learning experiences. This pilot study occurred during [...]

by Yossi Ehrenreich

Received: 17 May 2022;  Published: 06 February 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2301012

This paper aims to introduce a relatively novel approach for Hypnosis to treat Depersonalization-derealization Disorder (DPRD). Depersonalization is conceptualized as a disrupted interoceptive process disorder. Based on this conceptualization, Hypnotic intervention is tailored to counter the flawed [...]

by Robin Junker

Received: 24 November 2022;  Published: 01 February 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2301011

Stress in teaching leads to many teachers suffering from burnout or leaving the profession. Therefore, it is important to identify specific correlates of teacher stress. The role of student age and social-emotional competence in teacher stress emergence is still unclear To further clarify this relat [...]

by Jennifer S. Jewell  , Ashley Brooks-Russell  and Jenn Leiferman

Received: 11 November 2022;  Published: 29 January 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2301010

by Moira A. Law  , Pamela Pastirik  and Isdore Chola Shamputa

Received: 31 August 2022;  Published: 28 January 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2301009

The experience of loss due to death, illness, and social mitigation was inevitable during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental health services are chronically difficult to access in Canada, and this barrier is further exacerbated when trying to access certi [...]

by Xiaolei Liu  , Yanjie Zhang  , Xiru Du  , Yongzhi Ma  , Ruike Jiang  , Shihui Chen  and Yongtai Wang

Received: 24 September 2022;  Published: 28 January 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2301008

Qigong, a traditional Chinese exercise routine, has been used as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD) in many studies, and the results have confirmed its effectiveness in reducing the symptoms of PD. However, no study has yet investigated the long-term effects and benefits of Qigong practices in [...]

by Ashley M. Carter  , Emma R. Dioso  , Bethsabe Romero  , Christopher E. Clinker  and Brandon Lucke-Wold

Received: 12 October 2022;  Published: 17 January 2023;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2301007

Art as a way of healing is primordial in many cultures. Expressive Arts Therapy (ExAT) uses art, music, dance, and writing to help individuals navigate their healing journey. Patient self-expression as a mode of recovery has been observed in patients with Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, Amyotrophic L [...]