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Caffeine Use, Anxiety, and Insomnia in Young Adults: A Systematic Literature Review
Full text linkStudy Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the relationship between caffeine consumption, anxiety, and insomnia in young adults aged 18 to 25. Methods: Four databases were searched using ten keywords to identify 34 peer-reviewed studies on caffeine intake, anxiety, and sleep disturbances, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research. Findings: Findings indicate high caffeine consumption was linked to increased anxiety and sleep disturbances. However, moderate intake (≤200 mg/day) was not consistently associated with anxiety and, in some cases, showed cognitive benefits. Discussion: Findings suggest social workers should address caffeine use in mental health interventions, promote responsible consumption, and advocate for caffeine regulation. Future research should explore socioeconomic and cultural influences on caffeine-related mental health effects
Systematic Literature Review: Remote Learning and Academic Outcomes Among K-12 Students From Low-Income Families
Full text linkThe unprecedented change to remote learning brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected low-income students. The influence of remote learning on academic performance, the difficulties low-income students encounter, and the success of treatments meant to mitigate learning loss are investigated in this systematic study of literature. Examining 15 peer-reviewed papers released between 2020 and 2024 overall, results reveal that low-income students struggled to recover even after returning to in-person instruction and suffered more in math and reading especially. This review emphasizes the importance of high-dosage tutoring, extended learning programs, digital equity projects, and family involvement efforts to close learning gaps. Dealing with these disparities calls for structural policy adjustments to guarantee underprivileged students the tools they need for long-term academic achievement
Impact of Social Media on Mental Health in Adolescents: A Systematic Literature Review
Full text linkThe purpose of this study is to assess how social media usage affects adolescents' mental health. Seven databases and five keywords used to select twenty articles. Findings indicated that there was a correlation between self-esteem, gender differences, interpersonal relationships and amongst these results. Findings also indicated that adolescents who used social media were more likely to have depression and anxiety. Key implications of this study indicate that adolescents are at risk of experiencing negative mental health outcomes, such as anxiety, low self esteem and depression when using social media platforms. Keywords of this study include depression, anxiety, adolescents, social media usage, mental health and cyberbullying
The relationship between commute times and mental health in graduate students in the Greater LA area
Full text linkThis study examined whether longer commute times had a negative impact on the mental health of Graduate students in the Greater LA area. 164 participants were recruited through various social media platforms and an online, anonymous Qualtrics survey was used for data collection. The results did not find a statistically significant impact on the mental health of graduate students who had longer commutes. A statistically significant negative correlation was found between commute time to class and leisure time. From a social work perspective, this study shows the necessity of finding and implementing necessary coping skills and strategies that can safely be used while driving and lessen the impacts of commuting on leisure time. This study, along with future studies, may serve as a reminder of the values of social work, which emphasizes supporting all individuals
DESIGNING CULTURALLY SENSITIVE THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES FOR ASIAN INDIAN FEMALE COLLEGE STUDENTS' MENTAL HEALTH
No full textAsian Indian female college students face unique cultural and societal pressures that impact their mental health and sense of self. This qualitative study explored their psychological distress, pathways to self-affirmation, and culturally sensitive counseling techniques that can offer support. A four-phase study design was used to understand the experiences of these women and design culturally responsive counseling techniques. The data collection process involved mental health assessments, initial interviews, and follow-up interviews to gain deeper insights into participants' experiences with a newly developed counseling approach titled the Nurturing Voice Approach. Using thematic analysis, three central findings were reported. First, participants exhibited emotional denial, voice restriction, body control, and imposed expectations, leading to self-erasure and depersonalization. Participants prioritized external authority and societal expectations over their own needs. Second, to address these challenges, a culturally sensitive approach, titled the Nurturing Voice Approach, was created. Its origins and implementation were tested and discussed with participants. The women in this study reported that the five counseling techniques derived from the Nurturing Voice Approach allowed them to reclaim their voice, agency, and self-affirmation. Third, through their engagement in the Nurturing Voice Approach, participants identified developmental outcomes such as emotional expression, empowered narratives, and body appreciation, which contributed to participants' overall mental well-being. Findings highlighted the importance of culturally responsive mental health interventions that support Asian Indian female students in developing self-compassion and resilience. This study provides valuable insights for mental health practitioners, educators, and policymakers in designing inclusive support systems that acknowledge the cultural complexities influencing the mental health of Asian Indian women in academic settings
Examining the Impact of Excluding Children with Chronic Diseases and Medical Trauma from Trauma Research on Pediatric Understanding and Societal Implications
No full textThis qualitative study explores the long-term psychological impact of childhood medical trauma resulting from chronic illness and its exclusion from the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) framework. While the ACEs framework has evolved to include a wide range of adversities, it continues to overlook the complex and repeated traumas experienced by children undergoing prolonged medical interventions. Through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with seven adult participants diagnosed with chronic medical conditions during childhood, this research examines how early medical experiences contribute to trauma development and how these experiences shape adult functioning. Using Cathy Caruth's Trauma Theory and the ACEs framework as guiding models, the study identifies recurring themes of institutional betrayal, emotional neglect, loss of control, persistent anxiety, and PTSD symptoms. Participants detailed long-lasting emotional consequences such as avoidance of medical care, social isolation, mistrust of providers, and distorted identity formation. While some demonstrated resilience through advocacy and career choices, many described lifelong struggles with emotional regulation and psychological distress. Findings suggest that medical trauma during childhood operates in ways parallel to traditionally recognized ACEs and deserves formal recognition within trauma research and healthcare policy. Recommendations include integrating trauma-informed practices into pediatric care, improving child-centered communication, and expanding ACEs criteria to reflect the realities of chronically ill children. This study contributes to a growing body of research advocating for systemic change in the treatment and acknowledgment of pediatric medical trauma as a significant determinant of lifelong health and well-being
PONTE LAS PILAS: AN EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP ABOUT DEPRESSION AMONG HISPANIC COLLEGE STUDENTS
No full textResearch shows that the Hispanic/Latinx populations if the fastest growing college enrollment population in the United States. However, research also shows that Hispanic/Latinx college students are experiencing depression at a higher rate as compared to other ethnicities, and stigma is a significant contributing factor. The goal of this project was to develop and implement an educational workshop regarding depression among Hispanic/Latinx college-aged students and to provide campus resources to help dispel common taboos about mental health symptoms and diagnoses among Hispanic/Latinx college-aged students. This goal was reached by completing the objectives of developing the educational workshop event, collaborating with the selected campus resources, and for Hispanic/Latinx college-aged students to learn about depression, Hispanic/Latinx cultural taboos/stigmas regarding depression, and utilize available resources because of the project. Ultimately, the educational workshop reached a total of 20 participants. The two-hour workshop was held in-person at CSU Stanislaus on February 6th, 2025, and consisted of a 30-minute educational presentation by the writer, a speech/Q&A by guest speaker Mayor of Riverbank Rachel Hernandez, and tabling by several campus resources including the Student Health Center, Basic Needs, Counseling and Psychological Services, Disability Resources, Campus Recreation, and the Cross-Cultural Center. All participants reported a high likelihood of recommending the workshop to a friend or colleague. This project may be utilized as a format for future similar projects/workshops that seek to educate, advocate and share resources with students on campus
Speech sound disorders and employment: the effect of "r" distortions
No full textThe objective of this research study is to explore the hireability of individuals with "r" distorted speech compared to individuals with typical speech. Specifically, this research aims to look at the perceptions of those in their mid-late adulthood concerning societal norms of hiring.The results showed a significant difference between the two variables, indicating that individuals with "r" distortions are less likely to be hired for job positions when compared to individuals with typical speech. Our hypothesis is supported by these findings
"Church of The Holy Incestuous Mushroom?": The Hybrid Nature of Fungi, Capital, and Postcolonial Attitudes in Mexican Gothic
Full text link[ABSTRACT ONLY; NO FULL TEXT] Traditional gothic literature sidelines any reflection of non-Western, non-dominant narratives within English studies. Arif Dirlik's work on the lack of interrogation between postcolonialism and global extractive capitalism highlights gothic literature's proclivity of shrouding imperial conquests under the guise of the monstrous Other. Modern gothic novels such as Silvia Moreno- Garcia's Mexican Gothic not only subvert traditional notions of the gothic genre, but posits a blending of what Sarah Ilott terms as the "postcolonial gothic," merging the two fields of study that ultimately underpin the gothic's legacy of monstrosity which prescribes villain-hood to marginalized communities. Mexican Gothic thus hybridizes elements of the postcolonial with traditional gothic literature, bringing to life a neo-colonial narrative that pulls both the postcolonial and the capital into conversation, creating new forms of meaning for the violent and often forgotten histories of extractive colonization. By blending these concepts, this paper aims to examine how the hybrid, neo-colonial Mexican Gothic engages with the postcolonial gothic to interrogate undying legacies of colonialism that continue their haunting. The prevalence of mushrooms and other fungi littering the decayed High Place estate are essential markers for the introduction of the violent process of decolonization that targets English parasitic occupation on Mexican soil. Mexican Gothic conveys the continuous haunting hand of colonialism as a spectral presence that retains itself even in a land post-revolution
Mississippi's Literacy Success: From Struggling to Thriving
Full text link[ABSTRACT ONLY; NO FULL TEXT] Mississippi has been known to be at the bottom of national educational rankings for years. That has changed in recent history, and many throughout the state, and nation, are taking notice. The purpose of this qualitative study is to understand what literacy rates mean for elementary aged children in Mississippi, what those in the education field have done to make a change, and where improvements still need to be made. Ten archival sources were used to gather information on current findings, as well as past approaches and goals. Six education professionals, who were located throughout the state, were individually interviewed with a set of open-ended questions to collect and acknowledge their unique perspective of what has happened in communities throughout the state that led to improvements in elementary aged children's reading abilities. This study provides details on how a lack of resources encouraged shared responsibility for children's success, and how implementing intentional practices has ensured Mississippi would approach reading successfully. Although this study details the incredible gains in Mississippi's children's literacy and the extensive effort that has been poured into ensuring their success, the study also points to where refinements could be made to see continued growth