[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.

The effects of dissection-room experiences and related coping strategies among Hungarian medical students.

Background: Students get their first experiences of dissecting human cadavers in the practical classes of anatomy and pathology courses, core components of medical education. These experiences form an important part of the process of becoming a doctor, but bring with them a special set of problems.

Methods: Quantitative, national survey (n = 733) among medical students, measured reactions to dissection experiences and used a new measuring instrument to determine the possible factors of coping.

The European Initiative ProYouth for the promotion of mental health and the prevention of eating disorders screening results in Hungary.

Objective: The ProYouth programme focuses on the promotion of mental health and the prevention of eating disorders (EDs) among young people. The aim of our study was to explore whether the programme can address individuals who are at risk for developing 2EDs.

Method: This study is designed as an online cross-sectional survey (n = 664, 12.

[Medical students of Hungary. A changing profession or feminisation?].

Introduction: Career motivations, professional socialization, as well as somatic and mental health of medical students have received a growing interest.

Aim: To explore gender-related differences among medical students in the fields of career motivations, somatic and mental health, and stress factors.

Method: Nationwide, cross-sectional, quantitative survey on a sample of medical students (n = 731).

[Sleep disorders and physical abuse: a nation-wide representative study in Hungary].

Objectives: Violence against women has been declared a major public health concern. The relationship between physical abuse and physical and psychological symptoms is well-known, however data regarding the association between physical abuse and sleep disorders are limited. Our aim is to document the prevalence of reported abuse and investigate the association between physical abuse and insomnia among females.