Assessing the role of actors in river restoration: A network perspective.

The aim of this study was to identify and characterize the actors involved in river restoration in Romania by untangling the complex networks that they are part of. Actors were considered nodes in a social network, tied by a common action or project. The nodes were characterized through the centrality metrics of a network.

[Challenges and resolutions in mental health support for medical students. Mental Health Counseling Service at Semmelweis University].

The prevalence of mental health problems is on the rise worldwide, and there appears to be a significant increase in young university students as well - a British study found a fivefold increase in the prevalence of mental health problems in adolescents over a 10-year period. In the world of medical universities, full of stressful challenges and a competitive atmosphere, the above factors put even more pressure on students. The less favorable mental state of medical students compared to students of other universities is well known and cannot be considered as specific to Hungary.

Maternal bonding styles in smokers and non-smokers: a comparative study.

Background: Parental bonding has been implicated in smoking behavior, and the quality of maternal bonding (MB) has been associated with poor mental health and substance use. However, little is known about the association of MB and the smoking of the offspring.

Methods: In our study, 129 smokers and 610 non-smoker medical students completed the parental bonding instrument, which measures MB along two dimensions: care and overprotection.

Career motivation and burnout among medical students in Hungary - could altruism be a protection factor?

Background: Burnout is a major issue among medical students. Its general characteristics are loss of interest in study and lack of motivation. A study of the phenomenon must extend beyond the university environment and personality factors to consider whether career choice has a role in the occurrence of burnout.

[Misbelieves about medical communication].

Despite a growing body of evidence about the importance of good communication skills in healthcare, every day practice shows several common myths or false believes about it. In the opinion of the authors these misbelieves are often behind doctors' or students' negative attitudes, which hinder the quality improvement or shift towards patient-centered approach. The scope of this article is to present the most frequently heard misbelieves from our empirical experiences in line with the evidence derived from current research data.