People living in rural areas are often faced with multiple, complex, and seemingly insurmountable
barriers to receiving appropriate treatment for mental health problems. Some of the …

In a study of 142 couples, we gathered survey data to show how sexual communication
influences sexual and relationship satisfaction as well as sexual and orgasm frequency. In two …

Few studies have examined the theoretical underpinning of contextual theory. Using structural
equation modeling, the relationship among relational ethics (recognized as the most …

Background: Depression costs the United States $40 billion annually. Primary care physicians
play a key role in the identification and treatment of depression. This study focused on the …

Due to a shortage of mental health professionals (MHPs) in rural areas, primary care physicians
(PCP) are often the first, and in many cases, the only providers of depression treatment …

Sustainable solutions to the access to mental health care problems are complex and must
address both the availability of mental health care resources and the acceptability of those …

A phenomenological study was conducted to better understand the challenges faced by
young widows and widowers. Nine young widows and three young widowers (n = 12) …

Attachment in adult romantic relationships has long been linked to conflict styles.
Psychophysiological measures have provided additional insight into this association by accessing …

This study was designed to gain a greater understanding of the effects cancer has on families
while simultaneously developing family therapy interventions that are helpful for families …

Abstract Stillbirth constitutes a unique form of grief related to the death of an unborn child.
This study explores the experiences of eight couples who lost a child to stillbirth, from the time …