Mao‐sheng Ran
Biographic Data
| ID | 4508671 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mao‐sheng Ran |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mao‐sheng |
| FAMILY NAME | Ran |
| SIGNATURE | RAN M S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Sichuan University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7343-3729 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 45 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 45 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Network analysis of mental health knowledge and stigma among high school students in Sichuan, China
This network analysis highlights MHKQ10 and MHKQ11 as pivotal targets for stigma reduction, with misconceptions about treatment adherence linking knowledge deficits to devaluation perceptions. Gender-invariant structures suggest universal applicability for school-based interventions, aligning with China's mental health initiatives to enhance literacy and promote equity
Higher mental illness-related stigma after receiving mental health service among adolescents and youth with depressive symptoms in Chongqing, China
These findings indicate that a substantial treatment gap for depressive symptoms persists among adolescents and students in Chongqing, China. Notably, among female students, mental health service use in the past 12 months was associated with heightened mental illness-related stigma. This underscores the need for interventions that specifically address stigma in the context of mental health service use
The association between school bullying and internet addiction among adolescents
Background: School bullying poses a serious threat to the mental well-being of adolescents. Although previous research has demonstrated a link between school bullying and internet addiction, the psychological mechanism remains poorly understood. This study aimed to explore the mediating roles of depressive and anxiety symptoms, as well as the moderating role of the stigma of mental illness. Methods: A cross-sectional survey among 82,873 middle an…
Anti-stigma campaign
Introduction: COVID-19-related stigma, a persistent consequence of the pandemic, poses a significant threat to the well-being of individuals, particularly young students in crucial developmental stages. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of stigma views towards COVID-19 patients among young students in Sichuan Province, China, following the lifting of pandemic restrictions, and explored the associated influencing factors. Methods: A c…
Mental illness-related stigma and its associated factors among primary health care professionals in rural China
The PHCPs have severe mental illness-related stigma in rural China, and the associated factors include work experience, mental health knowledge, behavioral discrimination, and social distance towards people with mental illness. The results of this study are crucial for development of anti-stigma intervention among PHCPs in rural communities
Symptom-level interactions between anxiety and internet addiction in Chinese adolescents
This study offers new insights into the symptom-level interactions between anxiety and IA in adolescents. These findings also highlight the necessity of precisely addressing the comorbidity of anxiety and IA between rural and urban adolescents
Insomnia of students following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions in China
Following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, insomnia remained prevalent among young Chinese students. Preexisting self-reported mental disorders, neglectful parenting, and pandemic-related maladaptive behaviors increase the risk of insomnia, whereas positive lifestyle adjustments, stable relationships, and higher maternal education appear protective. A significant association was observed between insomnia severity and symptoms of depression, …
Effects of life rules on mental health and behavioral problems among adolescent and youth students
Adolescent and youth students with disrupted life rules during and after the COVID-19 pandemic had significantly more mental health and behavioral problems. Targeted and specific psychosocial interventions should be urgently needed to reduce the mental health and behavioral problems among students
The prevalence and association of traditional bullying and cyber bullying with mental health among adolescent and youth students in China
This study highlights the high prevalence of bullying, as well as its cumulative impact on mental health problems among adolescent and youth students. Addressing and preventing bullying is crucial to promote positive mental well-being in adolescent and youth students
The effect of bullying victimization on internet addiction
The study suggests that cyberbullying perpetration and social support are important factors in understanding the impact of bullying victimization on adolescent IA and underscores the need for improving the quality of bullying interventions and social support for at-risk adolescents
Impact of Covid-19 vaccination on adolescent and youth students’ mental health and bullying behaviors after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions in China
Background Vaccination plays an important role in fighting against COVID-19. However, it is unclear about the association among vaccination, mental health, and bullying behaviors in China. Method This online survey was conducted to investigate the association among vaccination status, mental health problems and bullying behaviors in students from December 14, 2022 to February 28, 2023 in Sichuan, China. All participants ( N = 82,873) were adolesc…
Stigma of mental illness among health professions and non-health professions students in China
Non-suicidal self-injury among youth students during Covid-19 pandemic
The higher the impact of the COVID-19 Impact Index, the higher the prevalence of NSSI among youth students. Anxiety, depression and PTSD had mediated the relationship between the COVID-19 Impact Index and NSSI. It is suggested that specific health policies, mental health services and interventions should be developed to reduce the NSSI and improve mental health status among youth students during the COVID-19 pandemic
Suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among students aged 12 to 24 after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions in China
Suicidal ideation and suicide attempts remain prevalent among young people in China. The potential associated factors identified in our study may be useful for targeting appropriate psychosocial interventions and developing mental health policies
Affiliate stigma and caregiving burden among family caregivers of persons with schizophrenia in rural China
BACKGROUND: Although stigma and caregiving burden are important in relation to mental health recovery, few studies have been conducted on affiliate stigma and caregiving burden among family caregivers of persons with schizophrenia (FCPWS) in rural China. AIMS: This study aimed to examine the severity level of affiliate stigma and caregiving burden, and identify the correlates among FCPWS in rural China. METHODS: = 253 FCPWS) in Xinjin county, Sic…
Comparison of stigmatizing views towards Covid-19 and mental disorders among adolescent and young adult students in China
The stigma of mental disorders is higher in the youth population than the stigma of COVID-19. Factors associated with stigmatizing attitudes toward people with COVID-19 and mental disorders varied across the youth. Stigma-reduction interventions among the youth should be targeted specifically to COVID-19 or mental disorders conditions
Academic performance and mental health among Chinese middle and high school students after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions
Academic studies and mental health status of middle and high school students in Sichuan, China have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, even after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. Students' academic performance, academic concerns, and mental health status should be considered for educational policymakers and institutions to improve students' academic studies and mental well-being
Effects of internet addiction and academic satisfaction on mental health among college students after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions in China
This study reveals that IA has a significantly negative impact on mental health among college students after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in China. IA and academic satisfaction have interactive impacts on mental health problems among students. Further educational and health policies and psychosocial interventions should be developed to reduce IA and enhance academic satisfaction for improving students' mental health
Quality of life among family caregivers of people with schizophrenia in rural China
Longitudinal impact of caregiver transition and family caregiving on psychiatric symptoms and psychosocial functioning among persons with schizophrenia in rural China
This study examines the 21‐year longitudinal impacts and predictive effects of family caregiver transition and the presence of family caregiving on the clinical status of persons with schizophrenia (PwSs) in a rural area of China. Using panel data derived from the Chengdu Mental Health Project (CMHP), 250 dyads of PwSs and their family caregivers were investigated in 1994 and 2015. The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) and the Global A…
Mental health-related stigma and attitudes toward patient care among providers of mental health services in a rural Chinese county
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The increasing prevalence of mental illness and low treatment rate presents a pressing public health issue in China. Pervasive stigma is a significant barrier to mental health recovery and community inclusion. In particular, stigmatizing or supportive attitudes held by healthcare providers could either perpetuate or mitigate self-stigma of people with mental illness. Moreover, mental health resources are unevenly distributed …
Knowledge, contact and stigma of mental illness
BACKGROUND: It remains unknown what the impacts of multiple dimensions of contact (e.g. level, quantity and quality) are on the stigma of mental illness. AIMS: To explore the relationship between the multiple dimensions of contact and stigma of mental illness among family members (FM), mental health workers (MHW) and community residents (CR) in Hong Kong. METHODS: The stigma, contact and knowledge were measured in FM, MHW and CR in Hong Kong. Mul…
Affiliate stigma of mental illness in family caregivers of persons with mental illness in Hong Kong
BACKGROUND: Affiliate stigma of family caregivers may severely influence family caregiving, early treatment, and recovery of people with mental illness (PMI), and it may be impacted by the knowledge of mental illness and contact with PMI. However, little is known about the correlation between affiliate stigma of family caregivers of PMI and contact in Hong Kong. AIMS: This study aimed to investigate affiliate stigma and its influencing factors am…
Reducing stigma associated with mental health problems among university students in the Asia-Pacific
INTRODUCTION: Studies have demonstrated that mental health problems among university students may be increasing in both prevalence and severity. This study aimed to identify ways to reduce stigma and improve students' utilization of mental health services. METHODS: We performed a content analysis on video proposals to address stigma and mental health at universities, submitted by 15 teams from nine Asian-Pacific countries as part of a case compet…
Family caregiving and chronic illness management in schizophrenia
Background We aimed to explore the long-term caregiving experiences of family caregivers of people with schizophrenia (PwS) in terms of both positive and negative aspects. Method Utilising a purposive sampling method, we conducted in-depth interviews with 20 family caregivers of persons who had suffered from schizophrenia for more than 20 years. We empirically investigated their retrospective experiences of caregiver-patient interactions during a…
Factors Related to Suicidal Ideation among Adolescents in Hong Kong
The study investigated the relations among suicidal ideation, general mental health status (domains: depression, lack of confidence and uselessness; measured by the shorter General Health Questionnaire [GHQ]), and psychosocial difficulties and strengths with 2638 secondary school students in Hong Kong. A cross-sectional survey using self-report questionnaires was carried out. Suicidal ideation was assessed by four relevant items on GHQ. Overall p…
The Characteristics of Expressed Emotion Among Relatives of Patients with Schizophrenia in Chengdu, China
Family-Based Mental Health Care in Rural China
Without a comprehensive system of mental health care, the Chinese government and mental health care professionals are being confronted with two crucial issues. The first issue is how China will provide mental health services for those who need it in China, the world’s most populous country. Many individuals with a severe mental disorder in China go untreated or receive psychiatric treatment long after the first onset of illness, especially in the…
Factors Related to Suicidal Ideation among Adolescents in Hong Kong
The study investigated the relations among suicidal ideation, general mental health status (domains: depression, lack of confidence and uselessness; measured by the shorter General Health Questionnaire [GHQ]), and psychosocial difficulties and strengths with 2638 secondary school students in Hong Kong. A cross-sectional survey using self-report questionnaires was carried out. Suicidal ideation was assessed by four relevant items on GHQ. Overall p…
Factors Related to Suicidal Ideation among College Students in Guam
The risk and protective factors related to suicidal ideation among college students in Guam remains unknown. The purpose of this study is to identify the rates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempt, and explore the risk and protective factors of suicidal ideation among college students in Guam. A total of 207 college students at the University of Guam were surveyed in 2009. The rate of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts was 10.2% and 8.2%.…
The family economic status and outcome of people with schizophrenia in Xinjin, Chengdu, China
BACKGROUND: Little is known about whether family economic status might influence the long-term (e.g. over 10 years) outcome of persons with schizophrenia in the community. AIM: To examine the differences in outcome at 14-year follow-up of persons with schizophrenia from high versus low family economic status backgrounds in a Chinese rural area. METHOD: A prospective 14-year follow-up study was conducted in six townships in Xinjin County, Chengdu,…
Internalized stigma in people with severe mental illness in rural China
BACKGROUND: It is unknown whether there are differences in self-stigma among persons with different types of severe mental illness (SMI) in rural communities. AIM: This study was to examine the differences of self-stigma and its correlates in persons with schizophrenia, major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder in a rural community in China. METHODS: A total of 453 persons with schizophrenia, major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder in a…
Disease-related stressors of caregiving burden among different types of family caregivers of persons with schizophrenia in rural China
BACKGROUND: Little is known about the impacts of schizophrenia on different types of caregiving burden. AIM: This study aims to examine how the severity of schizophrenia, social functioning and aggressive behavior are associated with caregiving burden across different kinship types. METHOD: The analytic sample included 300 dyads of persons with schizophrenia and their family caregivers in Xinjin, Chengdu, China. The 10th edition of the Internatio…
Perception of social support and psychotic symptoms among persons with schizophrenia
Background: Improving patients’ perception of social support is significant not only for their re-adaptation to life but also for alleviating caregivers’ burden. Aim: This study aims to examine an integrated model regarding social support, psychotic symptoms and caregiver burden. Methods: Persons with schizophrenia ( N 1 = 300) and their family caregivers ( N 2 = 300) in Xinjin County, Chengdu, China, completed the survey to report their demograp…
Prevalence of and Risk Factors Associated With Mental Health Symptoms Among the General Population in China During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
Importance: People exposed to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and a series of imperative containment measures could be psychologically stressed, yet the burden of and factors associated with mental health symptoms remain unclear. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of and risk factors associated with mental health symptoms in the general population in China during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design, Setting, and Participants: This large-sampl…
Psychological impact of the Covid‐19 pandemic on healthcare workers
BACKGROUND: Healthcare workers fighting against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic are under tremendous pressure, which puts them at an increased risk of developing psychological problems. AIMS: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of psychological problems in different healthcare workers (ie, physicians, medical residents, nurses, technicians and public health professionals) during the COVID-19 pandemic in China and explo…
The impact of quarantine on mental health status among general population in China during the Covid-19 pandemic
Stigma of mental illness and cultural factors in Pacific Rim region
The mediating role of knowledge on the contact and stigma of mental illness in Hong Kong
BACKGROUND: Although knowledge is a crucial component in contact theory delineating how prejudice changes toward out-groups with stigmatized conditions, little is known about the mediating role of knowledge on contact, stigmatizing attitudes, and behaviors toward mental illness. AIM: This study aimed to examine the mechanism underlie contact and stigma change by knowledge. METHODS: A total of 366 participants including family members (FM), mental…
Change of poverty and outcome of persons with severe mental illness in rural China, 1994-2015
Background: It is unknown whether and how poverty influences the long-term outcome of persons with severe mental illness (SMI). Aims: To explore the change of poverty status in persons with SMI from 1994 to 2015 and examine the impact of poverty status on patients’ outcome in rural China. Method: Two mental health surveys using identical methods and International Classification of Disease (ICD-10) were conducted in 1994 and 2015 in the same six t…
Peer-to-peer contact, social support and self-stigma among people with severe mental illness in Hong Kong
BACKGROUND: Self-stigma exerts a range of adversities for persons with severe mental illness (SMI), however, little is known about the association between peer contact, social support and self-stigma. AIMS: This study aimed to explore the mediating role of social support on the relationship between peer contact and self-stigma among persons with SMI in Hong Kong. METHODS: A total of 159 persons with SMI (schizophrenia and mood disorder) in commun…
Covid-19 Vaccine-Related Psychological Stress Among General Public in China
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is our generation's greatest global challenge to our public health system. Vaccines are considered one of the most effective tools available for preventing COVID-19 infection and its complications and sequelae. Understanding and addressing the psychological stress related to COVID-19 vaccination may promote acceptance of these vaccines. Methods: We conducted an online survey from January 29 to April 26, 2021 to e…
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Mental Health Symptoms and Suicidal Behavior Among University Students in Wuhan, China During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: University students who are exposed to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) could be mentally distressed. We aimed to evaluate the pattern and risk factors of mental health and suicidal behavior among students who experienced long-term school closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This large-sample, cross-sectional, online survey was conducted from June 29, 2020, to July 18, 2020. Eleven thousand two hundred fifty four particip…
Public Stigma of Covid-19 and Its Correlates in the General Population of China
This study aimed to examine the profile of COVID-19-related public stigma and its correlates in the general population of China. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in China from 7 May to 25 May in 2020. A total of 1212 participants from the general population completed the survey measuring their stigmatizing attitudes towards COVID-19, as well as knowledge and causal attributions of COVID-19. Univariate and multivariate analyses were p…
Long-Term Impact of Covid-19 on Mental Health among the General Public
COVID-19 might have long-term mental health impacts. We aim to investigate the longitudinal changes in mental problems from initial COVID-19 peak to its aftermath among general public in China. Depression, anxiety and insomnia were assessed among a large-sample nationwide cohort of 10,492 adults during the initial COVID-19 peak (28 February 2020 to 11 March 2020) and its aftermath (8 July 2020 to 8 August 2020) using the Patient Health Questionna…
Effects of Covid-19 on career and specialty choices among Chinese medical students
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to medical education systems and medical students. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on medical career and specialty choices among medical students. An online cross-sectional survey of Chinese medical students was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic from February to April 2020. The students' willingness to be a doctor befor…
Longitudinal impact of caregiver transition and family caregiving on psychiatric symptoms and psychosocial functioning among persons with schizophrenia in rural China
This study examines the 21‐year longitudinal impacts and predictive effects of family caregiver transition and the presence of family caregiving on the clinical status of persons with schizophrenia (PwSs) in a rural area of China. Using panel data derived from the Chengdu Mental Health Project (CMHP), 250 dyads of PwSs and their family caregivers were investigated in 1994 and 2015. The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) and the Global A…
Mental health-related stigma and attitudes toward patient care among providers of mental health services in a rural Chinese county
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The increasing prevalence of mental illness and low treatment rate presents a pressing public health issue in China. Pervasive stigma is a significant barrier to mental health recovery and community inclusion. In particular, stigmatizing or supportive attitudes held by healthcare providers could either perpetuate or mitigate self-stigma of people with mental illness. Moreover, mental health resources are unevenly distributed …
Knowledge, contact and stigma of mental illness
BACKGROUND: It remains unknown what the impacts of multiple dimensions of contact (e.g. level, quantity and quality) are on the stigma of mental illness. AIMS: To explore the relationship between the multiple dimensions of contact and stigma of mental illness among family members (FM), mental health workers (MHW) and community residents (CR) in Hong Kong. METHODS: The stigma, contact and knowledge were measured in FM, MHW and CR in Hong Kong. Mul…
Affiliate stigma of mental illness in family caregivers of persons with mental illness in Hong Kong
BACKGROUND: Affiliate stigma of family caregivers may severely influence family caregiving, early treatment, and recovery of people with mental illness (PMI), and it may be impacted by the knowledge of mental illness and contact with PMI. However, little is known about the correlation between affiliate stigma of family caregivers of PMI and contact in Hong Kong. AIMS: This study aimed to investigate affiliate stigma and its influencing factors am…
Reducing stigma associated with mental health problems among university students in the Asia-Pacific
INTRODUCTION: Studies have demonstrated that mental health problems among university students may be increasing in both prevalence and severity. This study aimed to identify ways to reduce stigma and improve students' utilization of mental health services. METHODS: We performed a content analysis on video proposals to address stigma and mental health at universities, submitted by 15 teams from nine Asian-Pacific countries as part of a case compet…
Psychiatry (38 works) · Medicine (37 works) · Psychology (32 works) · Mental health (29 works) · Clinical Psychology (24 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (21 works) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (19 works) · China (16 works) · Family Caregiving in Mental Illness (15 works) · Psychological intervention (14 works)