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Journaling (Mental)Evidence & Dosage

Expressive writing, gratitude — reducing stress, anxiety and depression.

Evidence at a glance

Total studies
190
With abstract
50
Meta / Systematic / RCT
0
Highly cited
39
Publication years
1999–2026

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Top studies on Journaling (Mental)

Ranked by influential-citation count and publication year.

  1. Mental health literacy. Public knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders.

    The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science2000200 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>Although the benefits of public knowledge of physical diseases are widely accepted, knowledge about mental disorders (mental health literacy) has been comparatively neglected.<h4>Aims</h4>To introduce the concept of…

  2. Annual Research Review: Adolescent mental health in the digital age: facts, fears, and future directions.

    Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines2020n=19,652200 influential citations

    Adolescents are spending an increasing amount of their time online and connected to each other via digital technologies. Mobile device ownership and social media usage have reached unprecedented levels, and concerns have been raised that…

  3. Evidence on Digital Mental Health Interventions for Adolescents and Young People: Systematic Overview.

    JMIR mental health2021n=18200 influential citations

    Background An estimated 1 in 5 adolescents experience a mental health disorder each year; yet because of barriers to accessing and seeking care, most remain undiagnosed and untreated. Furthermore, the early emergence of psychopathology…

  4. Systematic review and meta-analysis of AI-based conversational agents for promoting mental health and well-being.

    NPJ digital medicine2023200 influential citations

    Conversational artificial intelligence (AI), particularly AI-based conversational agents (CAs), is gaining traction in mental health care. Despite their growing usage, there is a scarcity of comprehensive evaluations of their impact on…

  5. Factors that influence mental health of university and college students in the UK: a systematic review.

    BMC public health2022n=1,567200 influential citations

    Background Worsening mental health of students in higher education is a public policy concern and the impact of measures to reduce transmission of COVID-19 has heightened awareness of this issue. Preventing poor mental health and…

  6. The engagement problem: A review of engagement with digital mental health interventions and recommendations for a path forward.

    Current treatment options in psychiatry2023200 influential citations

    Purpose of the review Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) are an effective and accessible means of addressing the unprecedented levels of mental illness worldwide. Currently, however, patient engagement with DMHIs in real-world…

  7. A meta-analysis of longitudinal studies on the interplay between sleep, mental health, and positive well-being in adolescents.

    International journal of clinical and health psychology : IJCHP2024200 influential citations

    <h4>Objective</h4>This review aimed to summarize longitudinal research about the interplay between sleep, mental health, and positive well-being in adolescents.<h4>Method</h4>Multiple search strategies were applied until 28<sup>th</sup>…

  8. Providing Human Support for the Use of Digital Mental Health Interventions: Systematic Meta-review.

    Journal of medical Internet research2023n=22194 influential citations

    Background Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) have been increasingly deployed to bridge gaps in mental health care, particularly given their promising efficacy. Nevertheless, attrition among DMHI users remains high. In response,…

  9. Single item measures of self-rated mental health: a scoping review.

    BMC health services research2014n=57173 influential citations

    <h4>Background</h4>A single-item measure of self-rated mental health (SRMH) is being used increasingly in health research and population health surveys. The item asks respondents to rate their mental health on a five-point scale from…

  10. Relation between emotion regulation and mental health: a meta-analysis review.

    Psychological reports2014n=21,150167 influential citations

    This meta-analysis examined the relationship between emotion regulation strategies (cognitive reappraisal, expressive suppression) and mental health (measured by life-satisfaction, positive affect, depression, anxiety, and negative…

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