Using longitudinal data from 30,000 South Korean children, this study shows that child abuse significantly increases suicidal thoughts, especially with prolonged exposure. Crucially, strong social connections—such as team sports, supportive teachers, and caring neighbors—dramatically reduce this risk, highlighting social interaction as a key source of resilience.

This research examines how multiple sclerosis disrupts meaning and identity beyond physical symptoms. A nurse-led, group-based intervention helps people with MS rebuild purpose and quality of life. By targeting meaning alongside medical treatment, the project addresses the often-overlooked psychological impact of chronic illness and offers a scalable model for holistic care.

Adolescent depression is common, severe, and highly recurrent, with risk increasing after each episode. This research studies why some young people relapse while others recover, examining biological stress responses, coping styles, social relationships, and lived experience. The goal is to develop interventions that strengthen long-term resilience and improve mental-health outcomes.