Background Emotional Intelligence is a noteworthy concept in the academic environment due to its theoretical significance and practical implications. The objectives of this research were to investigate (1) the correlation between academic stress, attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help and emotional intelligence, and (2) the mediating role of emotional intelligence. Methods An online questionnaire was administered to a convenience sample of 908 Vietnamese secondary school students. Three scales were employed to gather demographic variables and self-reported data, including The Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale, The Educational Stress Scale for Adolescents, and Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help. Results The findings indicated substantial differences across many variables, such as gender, grade, and academic performance ranking. The investigation identified significant relationships, including the emotional intelligence of others’ emotion appraisal positively affects self-expectation, while self-emotion appraisal negatively influences self-expectation. The use of emotion was positively associated with the openness to seeking professional help. Moderation analyses revealed age moderating others’ emotion appraisal and despondency, self-emotion appraisal, and openness to seeking professional help. Conclusion Emotional intelligence exerts a substantial influence on both academic stress levels and attitudes toward seeking professional psychological assistance. The results are analysed using the guidelines for conducting mixed-methods research. Workshops and awareness sessions for educators and students on emotional intelligence can be conducted with the cooperation of all parties concerned because of the endorsement of all stakeholders.

University students, particularly in their first year of medical training, face psychological and academic challenges that may impair well-being, hinder pe

The purpose of this study was to determine the medication adherence of outpatients with chronic diseases and the association between both patient attitudes and preventive practices regarding COVID-19 and their medication adherence. We performed a cross-sectional study in Vietnam. Medication adherence was determined using the translated and validated Vietnamese version of the General Medication Adherence Scale (GMAS). Patient attitudes and preventive practices regarding COVID-19 were measured using the 5K message of the Vietnam Ministry of Health (facemasks, disinfection, distance, no gatherings, health declarations). The associations between patient characteristics and medication adherence were determined by multivariable regression. The study included 1852 outpatients, and 57.6% of the patients adhered to their medications. Patients who recognized the pandemic’s obstruction of medical follow-ups (OR = 1.771; 95%CI = 1.461–2.147; p < 0.001), who applied ≥2 preventive methods (OR = 1.422; 95%CI = 1.173–1.725; p = 0.001), who were employed (OR = 1.677; 95%CI = 1.251–2.248; p = 0.001), who were living in urban areas (OR = 1.336; 95%CI = 1.090–1.637; p = 0.005,) who possessed higher education levels (OR = 1.313; 95%CI = 1.059–1.629; p = 0.013), or who had ≤2 comorbidities (OR = 1.293; 95%CI = 1.044–1.600; p = 0.019) were more likely to adhere to their medications. The adherence percentage for outpatients with chronic diseases was quite low during the pandemic. Patients who did not recognize the COVID-19 pandemic’s obstruction of medical follow-ups or who had poor preventive practices were less likely to adhere to medications. Healthcare providers should pay more attention to these groups to achieve desired treatment outcomes.

(1) Background: COVID-19 has significantly affected the quality of life and the medication adherence of patients with chronic diseases. Attitudes towards the disease and preventive measures are the things that need to be considered for patient adherence to medication during the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to evaluate the rate and compare the medication adherence and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on medication adherence in Vietnamese patients with cardiovascular and endocrine–metabolic diseases. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on outpatients having chronic diseases such as cardiovascular or/and endocrine–metabolic diseases in some southern provinces in Vietnam. In each group of patients, medication adherence was measured and assessed with the General Medication Adherence Scale (GMAS), adjusted and validated in Vietnam. In addition, the study also investigated attitudes and practices to prevent COVID-19. (3) Results: Out of 1444 patients in our study, the level of adherence was recorded in 867 cases, accounting for 61.1%. The group of patients with only cardiovascular disease and patients with only endocrine–metabolic disease had relatively similar compliance rates of 62 and 61.1%, respectively. The leading cause of non-adherence to treatment in all three groups of patients in the study, as assessed by the GMAS, was non-adherence due to financial constraints. Our study showed that 71.6% of patients felt anxious when going to the hospital for a medical examination. However, only 53.7% identified the COVID-19 pandemic as obstructing treatment follow-up visits. The research results showed that the COVID-19 epidemic influences the patient’s psychology with regard to re-examination and treatment adherence, with p coefficients of 0.003 and <0.001, respectively. (4) Conclusion: Medication adherence rates in two disease groups are close, and financial constraint is the fundamental reason for medication non-adherence. Regulatory agencies must take care of people’s welfare to improve adherence in the epidemic context.

Suicide is a major global problem, causing significant concern among adolescents and emphasising the urgent demand for effective prevention strategies. Adolescent suicide is also significantly influenced by risk factors such as parental involvement, alcohol consumption, and bullying. The purpose of this study was to examine the trends of suicidal behaviour among adolescents in the Philippines from 2011 to 2019, as well as the correlation between parental involvement, bullying, alcohol, and suicidal behaviour. The study included 21359 adolescents from three cross-sectional Global School-based Student Health Surveys (GSHS) in the Philippines (2011-2019). The findings indicated that the prevalence of suicidal ideation, suicide plans, and suicide attempts has increased from 2011 to 2019, and bullying victimisation and alcohol use are mediators in the relationship between parental involvement and suicidal behaviour. The study indicated that it is essential to implement mental health education programs in schools to decrease the risks related to suicide, bullying, and alcohol use among adolescents. Concurrently, the study also highlights the role of clinical psychologists and parents in the early intervention and prevention of suicidal behaviour and risk factors for adolescents.

Background: Mental health issues, including stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms, are increasingly prevalent among high school students. Despite this growing concern, the related factors to these problems remain insufficiently explored, particularly within the Vietnamese context. Methods: This cross-sectional study aimed to identify factors associated with stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms among 789 Vietnamese high school students. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine these associations. Results: The current study revealed significant associations between various factors and stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms among high school students. Regarding stress, female students reported higher odds of stress symptoms than males, and those attending gifted schools experienced higher odds compared to their peers in non-gifted schools. Furthermore, students who reported feeling less happy or unhappy or moderately happy had higher odds of stress than those who described themselves as happy or very happy. In terms of anxiety, elevated odds of anxiety were observed among female students compared to male counterparts, those aged 18–20 compared to 16-year-olds, and students with less, unhappy, or moderately happy feelings compared to those with happy and very happy feelings. Regarding depressive symptoms, higher odds of depressive symptoms were found among female students, individuals not living with either parent, those with a family history of mental disorders, students with less, unhappy, or moderately happy feelings, and those who perceived their academic environment as negative or very negative. Conclusion: Being female, having lower perceived happiness, and experiencing negative academic or familial circumstances were significantly associated with higher odds of stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. These findings highlight the need for targeted mental health interventions, particularly those that address gender-specific needs, enhance students’ well-being, and improve academic and family support systems. These findings support the need for school-based mental health screening and supportive interventions, while recognizing that DASS-21 outcomes reflect symptom burden rather than clinical diagnoses.