Publications by authors named "S Vella"
Background: Mental wellbeing, one continuum alongside mental illness in a dual-continua mental health model, has attracted less attention compared with substantial studies concerning mental illness amongst elite athletes. Notably, the promotion and protection of mental wellbeing contribute to not only a positive status of flourishing but also a reduction in the future risk of mental illness, which can potentially facilitate a status of complete mental health. Despite the critical role of wellbeing promotion and protection, there are limited evidence-based strategies to design and implement wellbeing interventions in elite athletes.
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- Ethiopia is working towards eliminating mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV by 2030, with a focus on optimizing Dolutegravir-based antiretroviral treatment (ART) since 2020.
- A study analyzed HIV-exposed infants enrolled in Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) care from 2017 to 2022, indicating low rates of HIV positivity at various intervals: 1.2% at 6-8 weeks, 0.50% during breastfeeding, and 1.8% by the end of care.
- Results suggested a decreasing trend in transmission rates after the introduction of the DTG-based regimen; however, statistical significance was not achieved, and
Background: While evidence consistently demonstrates that physical activity is beneficial to mental health, it remains relatively unknown how physical activity benefits mental health, and which factors influence the effect of physical activity on mental health. This understanding could vastly increase our capacity to design, recommend, and prescribe physical activity in more optimal ways. The purpose of this study was to systematically review and synthesise evidence of all mediators and moderators of the relationship between physical activity and mental health.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis umbrella review and research update explores experiences of loneliness and social isolation in older immigrants to understand their support needs and the effectiveness of current interventions. Nine quantitative and qualitative studies discussing loneliness and/or social isolation in older immigrants were identified. Six key themes emerged: language and cultural barriers, life-course intersections, family relationships and obligations, meaningful opportunities as a counter-strategy, regaining self-esteem, and effectiveness of peer/community support.
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- - Regular participation in sports is beneficial for physical and mental health, but some sports environments may contribute to mental health issues among participants.
- - Elite sports organizations have guidelines for psychological safety, but these do not always apply to recreational sports, leading to a demand for specific mental health guidelines in that context.
- - A study using the Delphi technique gathered insights from 21 experts to identify key areas for mental health guidelines in community sports, resulting in 13 statements focused on promoting positive mental health and clarifying the roles of community sport organizations and governance.