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Coaches' mental health literacy is associated with increased engagement in prevention and early intervention behaviors. However, few studies have explored the factors that may influence these relationships. The purpose of this study was to explore whether role breadth and role efficacy mediate the relationship between coach depression literacy and prevention and early intervention, and to assess whether gender or stigma moderates any mediation effects. One thousand and forty five coaches (M = 42.71 years old; SD = 11.52; 30% female) completed an online survey exploring depression literacy, personal stigma, role breadth and efficacy and engagement in prevention and early intervention. Path analysis was conducted, followed by mediation and moderated-mediation analyzes. The overarching model for each behavior was confirmed. Role efficacy but not role breadth partially mediated the relationship between depression literacy and each behavior. Gender did not moderate any mediation relationships. Personal stigma moderated the relationship between depression literacy and prevention and early intervention. Coaches with lower levels of personal stigma, reported higher levels of depression literacy and were more confident to engage in prevention and early intervention. Increasing coaches' knowledge and confidence may lead to increased engagement in prevention and early intervention. However, for coaches with high levels of personal stigma, approaches that go beyond the provision of knowledge may be required. Lay summary: This study explores the relationship between coaches' knowledge of depression and their engagement in behaviors that support young people's mental health. It also examines how confident coaches feel to engage in these behaviors and whether the gender or stigmatizing attitudes of coaches might influence these relationships. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Empirical research has been produced on the topic of 'Internet Addiction' or 'Problematic Internet Use' (PIU) for more than 20 years, with a variety of theoretical approaches suggested by scholars to account for the behaviour. However, the discourse has been fraught with debate around construct definition, measurement, and validity. Aims: This review aimed to systematically review the extant literature on the topic of PIU, to identify the published psychological theories in the area, and to synthesise the findings to produce actionable information for practicing psychologists as well as academics. Method: Given the breadth of the aims, a scoping review methodology was utilised. Four major reference libraries (Scopus, Proquest, Pubmed, Technology Research Database) were searched using a string of relevant terms. Results: Of 1412 initial search results, eighteen theories were included in the study. Nine theories related to generalised PIU, seven related to specific Internet use issues, such as online gaming or social media, while two theories took account of both a generalised and specific view. Data were analysed using Formulation-Based Thematic Analysis (FBTA) to synthesise theory elements under the deductive headings of Predisposing, Precipitating, Maintaining, and Protective factors. Discussion: The lack of protective factors against PIU was a prominent finding. The utility of the psychological formulation approach, particularly in an area fraught with conceptual debate and frustration with traditional medical classification systems, is emphasised. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]