2026 Vol.2 No.1

Self-Compassion and Physical Activity in Relation to Women’s Experiences with Breast Cancer

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An understudied phenomenon in behavioral health is the role of self-compassion in relation to physical activity among women with breast cancer. Therefore, this study aimed: (a) to understand sources of suffering in the context of managing breast cancer, including issues associated with, and opportunities afforded by, physical activity; and (b) to document the interplay between the personal mean... more

Shyness as a Moderator of the Relationship between Avoidant Personality and Social Interaction Anxiety among Students

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The traits of shyness and social interaction anxiety are common among students. The objective of the current study is to analyze relationships among multiple psychological constructs, including avoidant personality, shyness, and social interaction anxiety among college and university students, as well as to explore the moderating role of shyness between avoidant personality features and social ... more

Machine Learning-Based Prediction of University Students’ Mental Health: Integrating Developmental and Psychosocial Factors in Higher Education Analytics

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Due to their impact on psychological well-being, educational engagement, and long-term educational outcomes, mental health problems among university students have received increasing attention. The goal of this research was to use machine learning algorithms to predict mental health conditions among university students and to assess how developmental, demographic, academic, and psychosocial fac... more

Cognitive Therapy and Desensitization Based Exposure for Social Anxiety Disorder: The Case of “Ayesha”

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Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a critical condition characterized by excessive fear and avoidance of social situations. Cognitive Therapy (CT) combined with Desensitization-Based Exposure (DBE) is a short-term, evidence-based intervention (8–20 sessions) for SAD involves techniques such as identifying and disputing negative automatic thoughts, reducing safety behaviors, reinforcing posi... more