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The aim of this study was to investigate the mediating role of anger rumination in the relationship between self-esteem and aggression with controlling the role of narcissism. 285 students selected from the University of Kharazmi, University of Isfahan, and the University of Shahreza were by convenience sampling method. the participants answered the self-esteem questionnaire (Rosenberg, 1965), narcissism questionnaire (Ames et al, 2006), anger rumination questionnaire (Sukhodolski et al, 2001), and the aggression scale (Buss & Perry, 1992). after controlling the narcissistic variable and eliminating unanswered cases, 194 (64% girls and 36% boys) remained. In the present correlation study, in order to test the structural relationships in the hypothetical model of relative mediation of anger rumination in the relationship between self-esteem and aggression, the statistical method of structural equation modeling was used. The results showed that the hypothesized model had a good fit with the data. In addition, the results showed that in the hypothesized model, all regression weights were statistically significant. In this model, 47% of the variance of aggression scores was explained by latent variables of rumination, anger, and self-esteem. results of the present study show that if the role of narcissism is controlled, self-esteem can reduce aggression, and in this regard, anger rumination can play a mediating role. The findings of the present study can be used to manage anger rumination and reduce aggression.

studies have shown the effectiveness of compassionate therapy and integrating religious and Islamic teachings with psychotherapies. So can integration with Islam increase compassionate therapy effectiveness?      

The aim of this study was to compare the effect of compassionate therapy adapted to Islamic teachings with classical compassionate therapy on self-compassion in patients with breast cancer.

The method of this study, was quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest design with control group. The study population consisted of 45 patients referred to the oncology ward of Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital in 1397 who were selected by convenience sampling and were randomly divided into three groups: Islamic Compassionate therapy, Classical Compassionate therapy and Control. Treatment sessions were conducted over eight 90-minute sessions on Classical compassion therapy group (based on Guilbert “2010”) and Islamic compassionate therapy group (based on the author-made protocol). To collect data, Self-compassion scale (Neff, 2003) was used and data were statistically analyzed by Mancova method.

The Results showed although both treatments were effective in improving the variables studied, Islamically-adapted compassionate therapy was more effective in improving self-kindness component of self-compassion(P value=0/005).

integrating Islamic teachings can increase effectiveness of compassionate therapy and this integration can be a suitable psychotherapy for breast cancer patients.

The purpose of this research was to compare the effectiveness of teaching problem solving through stories and teaching according to Dzurilla and Nezu (2007) method on the adolescent boys‘s MEPS scores. . this research includes 36 students. They randomly assigned in to three groups: control group, teaching problem solving through stories and teaching problem solving according to Dzurilla and Nezu (2007) method. The intervention program for experimental groups included 10 group and 60-minute sessions.  We used Means- Ends test (1981) for measuring problem solving skill and covariance and Tukey tests for analyzing data. The results showed that both 2 Methods of teaching problem solving were effective on the increasing of problem solving skill in comparison to control group, but the adolescents who participate in teaching problem solving through stories classes and the ones who participate in teaching problem solving according Dzurilla and Nezu (2007) method, both report the same level of problem solving skill according to MEPS. So teaching problem solving through stories was the same effective as teaching it according to Dzurilla and Nezu (2007) method on aggressive boys ‘s MEPS scores.

The prevalence of cigarette and water-pipe smoking is gradually increasing among the students in Iran. Considering the psychosocial consequences of smoking, this study aimed at examining the mediating role of mental health and motives to drug abuse in the relationship between adjustment to university and cigarette and water-pipe smoking among students.
This correlational study with a structural equation modeling approach was conducted on 634 students selected from Kashan universities by cluster sampling. Data were collected using the Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (SACQ), Substance Use Motives questionnaires, Young Risk Behavior Scale (YRBS), and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28).
The study model had good fit indices (X2=1.42, DF=5, P=0.92, AGFI=0.99, CFI=0.99, NFI=0.99, GFI=0.99, RMSE=0.019).The results of the study showed that there was a reverse and meaningful relationship between individual-emotional adjustment and attachment to university with mental health and substance use motives (P Findings show decrease in the two dimensions of adjustment to university and individual-emotional adjustment, which can lead to mental health problems. Coping motives for cigarette smoking and enhancement motives for water-pipe smoking may increase the probability of cigarette and water pipe smoking in students. Implementing different smoking prevention programs and screening the student's mental health, especially students with mental disorders, are recommended.

Introduction and Aims The aim of the present study was the evaluation of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy efficacy on self-compassion of patients with mixed anxiety-depression disorder.
Materials and Methods Three participants with mixed anxiety-depression disorder were selected by available sampling. Participants evaluated 9 times by Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) and Neff self-compassion Scale (SCS). For data analysis, we employed procedure index, Cohen’ rate of variability, interpretation of ups and downs in the graphs. In the hand to determine the clinical significant percent recovery and effect sizes were recruited.
MBCT significantly increased self-compassion in patients who received MBCT and also controlled their anxiety, depressive signs and symptoms in their follow-up (60 days).
MBCT can imply high efficacy in terms of self-compassion and it can decrease depression and anxiety of participants.

The current investigation aims to determine educational needs of college students for preventive means of addiction and substance use. One hundred 1Ç Ã ä anonymous and voluntarily participated in 6 focused group discussions (FGDs), 65 were female (43.33%) and 85 male (56.67%). Also, a sample of staff from health, counseling centers and security (18) took part in 3 different FGDs. Students and staff report that students’ knowledge about addiction, biological and psychological dimensions are little and they seriously, need to basic education about the issues. There are prevalent myth about addiction and substances, especially, myth about “invulnerability”. It ä ÃÇ Ã adulthood should be considered in preventive interventions for college students. Education about “soft” drugs like hookah and tobacco and “hard”drugs like opium and heroin are essential. The most vulnerable students for using substances introduced as freshmen, students living in dormitories, students who have a à ¡ 3ä Ã Ç 1 à -ä 1Ã Ã Ç ing the available services in the universities. Essential needs of college students in prevention of addiction are: Drug education and addiction according to physi äà 1 myth, life skills education with emphasis in coping skills, self-awareness, enrichment of spiritual/ religious believes, study skills training. The evaluative research on preventive interventions that are provided and study of the barriers for utility of available preventive services are also essential. More practical suggestions are provided in the article.

Interpersonal relationship other sex, has an important effect in youth psychological wellness and successful marriage. This study purpose is to investigate the part of each of maladaptive schemas in determining of quality of friendship or intimate relationship with other sex. Participants were 196 single female students with a friendship with other sex. Participants were chosen by cluster sampling from Karaj universities. They answered to three questionnaires: early maladaptive schemas, short form (young, 2006); quality of relationship scale (Sarason, 1983). Statistic methods were correlation and step by step regression. Findings concealed the negative effect of maladaptive schemas on quality of relationship. "Subjugation" determined 16% of conflict. Mistrust /abuse determined 36% of low perceived support, while self-sacrifice and insufficient Self-Control/Self-Discipline determined 5% of low perceived support. Social isolation determined 10%, and enmeshed self 4% of low depth. According to the results of this study, it will be beneficial to emphasize on these discovered schemas to determine the client's vulnerability in close relationship with other sex. And also to improve their relationships with increasing self-awareness, teaching interpersonal skill and schema therapy.

Introduction and The aim of this study was to evaluate the profile of drug-addicted women to set up programs to provide better service for this group. In this qualitative study 65 drug-addicted women referring to Cheetgar and Shosh centers in different age groups, marital status and… were interviewed individually and semi-conductor questionnaire was provided. Sessions and interviews continued until data saturation. More than 68 percent of women stated that one of their family member was addict. The first disposable drug in more than 27 percent of participants was Methamphetamine and in close to 36 percent, the first motivation for beginning of drug abuse and the main was to forget the problems. Half of women were consuming drugs in smoking style and nearly 85 percent of women had a drugs withdrawal. In general as some factors elevate the probability of drug-abuse in women, some reduce the risk of occurrence. Since the head points in women addiction are women treatment requirements (family and partner role) and multifactorial disorders (distemper, sorrow and stressors of accidents) paying special attention in treatment course is necessary.

The aim of the article is to review family risk factors for addiction in offsprings of parents who use substance or alcohol. Genetic factors increase the risk of addiction in offsprings of addicted parents. Also, there are specific factors in these families: availability to substance, positive attitude to drugs, role modeling of such parents. Other unspecific family risk factors, also, increase the risk of addiction in these children like: disorganized families, divorce, parents conflicts, high stresses, inadequate monitoring, child abuse and mental disorders. In this matter, different family-based preventive interventions are designed which effectiveness is confirmed. At the end of the article, the necessity of family-based prevention is reviewed and some of the interventions, briefly introduced.

Background and The aim of this research was to assess the depression syndrome in male prisoners and its relationship with self-esteem and social support in a Shiraz-based prison. Ïn this correlational study, 82 male prisoners in Âdel Âbad prison in Shiraz were randomly selected and the Beck Depression Ïnventory, Çoopersmith self-esteem Questionnaire and Social Support Questionnaire were completed for them. Data was analyzed using Stepwise Multiple Regression and Pearson Çorrelation coefficient. %93.9 of prisoners had mild to severe depression and it was significant in relation with self-esteem and depression (P<0.001), however, the relationship between depression and social support was not significant. Results of multiple regression showed that self-esteem is a predictive factor for depression in prisoners (β=-0.505, P<0.001) while social support showed no significant relationship.Çonclusion: Âccording to the high prevalence of depression syndrome in prisoners, it is suggested that providing psychological services may decrease the prevalence of depression in male prisoners.

Stressful life events have a detrimental effect on mental and physical health. Recognizing common stresses of students is fundamental for developing and designing different preventing programs. The study aimed to describe common stresses among students in Tehran for such programs. In this study, 761 students (girls, 51% and boys 49%) from middle schools (61%) and high schools (39%), from 5 educational areas of Tehran randomly were selected; they completed Students Stresses Questionnaire developed in deputy of Ministry of Health and Medical Education and pilot studied in 120 students. The instrument had enough validity and reliability. Results also, showed that academic and interpersonal stresses are the most common stresses of students. The most common academic stresses were test and grade anxiety and lack of interests to some courses. The most interpersonal stresses were introducing with new persons, neglect to abilities from teachers and staffs, psychological abuse from another students, inappropriate communications form other students, and lack of close friends. Stresses related to puberty and adolescence also were prevalent. High percent of students assessed physics of school as inappropriate. Family stresses were not prevalent. The results suggested the need for essential three psychoeducational interventions, stress-management or coping skills training, study skills and interpersonal skills training, in three levels, teachers/staffs, parents and students.