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Compassion towards oneself and towards others has been associated with positive psychological outcomes, however, research is limited by the availability of valid psychometric measures, particularly in languages other than English. The current study translated (English to French) and validated the following measures: the Compassionate Engagement and Action Scales (CEAS), assessing self-compassion (CEAS-SC), compassion to others (CEAS-TO), and compassion from others (CEAS-FROM); the Compassion Scale (CS); and the Sussex-Oxford Compassion Scales for Self (SOCS-S) and Others (SOCS-O). French-speaking participants were recruited online (N = 384) and completed the translated measures as well as questionnaires assessing self-compassion, depression, anxiety, stress, insecure attachment, mindfulness, and well-being. Confirmatory Factor Analysis supports the original factor structures proposed for the CEAS-FROM (two-factor hierarchical), CS (four-factor hierarchical), SOCS-S and SOCS-O (five-factor hierarchical), with alternate factor structures proposed for CEAS-SC (three-factor) and CEAS-TO (two-factor). Results showed good internal consistency and convergent validity for all scales, supporting the use of total scores for the translated measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: While extant research indicates an inverse association between self-compassion and mindfulness with non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs), estimates of magnitude remain unknown. The present systematic review and meta-analysis aim to quantify the relationship between self-compassion and mindfulness with engagement in NSSI and STBs. Methods: Literature searches in four electronic databases (PsycINFO, MEDLINE, Scopus, ProQuest Dissertations, and Theses Global) were conducted. Effect sizes were estimated using pooled correlation coefficients and a random effects model. Meta-regressions with mixed-effect models were used to determine the moderators of the associations. Results: Sixty-eight independent samples from 62 different articles (N = 53,797) met inclusion criteria. Analyses yielded a medium negative correlation between self-compassion and mindfulness with both NSSI and STBs. Among mindfulness facets, the nonjudging, acting with awareness, and describing facets demonstrated the largest significant correlations with both STBs and NSSI. The self-coldness dimension (vs self-warmth dimension) of self-compassion demonstrated the largest correlation to STBs. There was a stronger negative correlation between self-compassion and mindfulness with engagement in NSSI and STBs in adolescent samples (than in clinical and college student samples) and with STBs' recency (reported within the past 12 months vs lifetime). Associations between NSSI and STBs with self-compassion and mindfulness were greater in lower-quality studies and studies with younger or male samples, although effect sizes remained modest. Conclusions: Findings suggest that self-compassion and mindfulness may buffer against NSSI and STBs. Future study regarding the efficacy and effectiveness of self-compassion and mindfulness-based interventions among NSSI and STB populations is warranted. Meta-analysis registration: PROSPERO CRD42020167823. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Nodular (NM) and superficial spreading melanoma (SSM) show different disease trajectories, with more rapid development in NM and fewer opportunities for early detection often resulting in worse outcomes. Our study described the patient-identified early signs of thin NM via comparisons to thin (≤ 2 mm) SSM and thick (> 2 mm) NM.Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with NM and SSM patients and analyzed the data using thematic analysis.Results: We enrolled 34 NM and 32 SSM patients. Melanoma early signs uniquely identified by patients with thin NM included white, blue or black coloration, "dot-like" size, fast changes in shape and color observed over 2 weeks, elevation and texture or "puffiness" over 6-12 months, and the sensation that the mole "did not feel right". Early signs reported by both thin NM and thin SSM patients included round or oblong shape, "jagged" border, pink/red, brown/reddish or dark coloration, "elevated like a pimple" or "tiny bump", fast color darkening, diameter growth, and border irregularity, and mole feeling "really itchy".Conclusions: We found evidence that early signs of NM can be self-identified, which has important implications for the earlier detection of this most aggressive type of melanoma by both health professionals and patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]