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The aim of the current study is to examine the relationship between nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and resilience. Resilience has been identified as a critical area for further investigation in the context of ...
The 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes resulted in extensive destruction, significant loss of life, and widespread displacement, with Hatay province being the most severely affected region. Earthquake survivors re...
Relatives/friends (carers) of people who are involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital report high levels of stress, feelings of isolation and exclusion from their patient’s care. One-to-one peer suppor...
After the official end of the dynamic zero-COVID policy in China, healthcare workers continued to heavy workloads and psychological stress. In this new phase, concerns related to work and family, rather than i...
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed challenges to healthcare systems worldwide. For healthcare workers (HCW), an increased prevalence of mental distress and the impact of various resources have been identified. Ps...
This study aimed to analyse the differences in creative thinking dispositions between patients with bipolar disorder (BD) and healthy controls (HCs) and to examine the potential role of cognitive flexibility (...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are highly clinically co-occurring, but the mechanisms behind this remain unclear, so this article analyzes the reasons for the...
Alcohol craving and relapse occur after the reactivation of alcohol reward memory. Previous studies suggest that drug-associated memory undergoes reconsolidation once retrieved by drug-associated stimuli. This...
Outpatient psychotherapies are gold standard interventions for borderline personality disorder (BPD); however, in clinical reality, higher rates of psychiatric hospitalization and more severe symptoms, includi...
This study aimed to assess the association between sedentary behavior (SB) and dementia among the general adult population.
Nurses are the front-liners for patients who need urgent care; therefore, they are exposed to several stressors. Indirect exposure to others’ trauma is called secondary traumatic stress. This study examined th...
Obesity and depression are major public health issues with a complex, bidirectional relationship potentially involving systemic inflammation.
Obsessive‒compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is characterized by a rigid need for control, orderliness, and perfectionism, often impairing functionality. Traits such as striving for an "ideal" figure can l...
Recent neurophysiological studies showed that patients with psychiatric disorders demonstrated abnormalities in sensorimotor functions in addition to cognitive deficits. These findings intrigued us to investig...
Migration has extensive consequences on socioeconomic and health status among older adults at the place of destination; various factors in the migration process affect mental health, a prominent social determi...
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) has a 50–80% recurrence rate highlighting the urgent need for more efficient recurrence prevention programs. Currently, recurrences are often identified too late, while existing...
Fibromyalgia frequently coexists with psychiatric disorders, creating complex challenges in managing the health and quality of life for affected individuals. Existing literature points to significant overlap b...
The aim of this study is to investigate the characteristics of gut microbiota in depression and anxiety through a systematic review.
Croatia is one of the European Union (EU) countries where low-dose codeine products (LDCP) can be purchased over the counter (OTC) directly from community pharmacists without a prescription. The misuse and dep...
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is an effective treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) with a low incidence of adverse effects. However, bradycardia is not commonly recognized as an ...
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition more prevalent in males, with sex differences emerging in both prevalence and core symptoms. However, most studies investigating behavioral and cognitive features of au...
Schizophrenia is one of the mental disorders with the longest delay in treatment. Motivation for help-seeking is an important factor in getting professional treatment. There is no instrument to measure help-se...
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a common and disabling psychiatric disorder. It is generally treated with medication and psychotherapy such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Due to the involvement of cor...
As few as 20% of perinatal patients with depression or anxiety are treated to remission. Measurement-based care (MBC) improves patient outcomes but has not been evaluated for perinatal mental illness. We aimed...
This study explores how war or conflict influences the established predictors of mental well-being among children, addressing a significant gap in current research.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a relatively common disorder in clinical psychiatry. Patients often suffer from symptoms long before the diagnosis due to an overlap with other psychiatric di...
Accumulating evidence shows that cognitive deficits are common in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). However, the specific differences in cognitive impairment and brain functional alterations betwe...
Antipsychotic medications, though essential for treating severe mental illnesses, are commonly associated with metabolic side effects that increase the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS). These metabolic compli...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood and often persists into adulthood, characterized by difficulties with attention, impulsivity, and hyper...
The purpose of this study is to examine the validity, reliability and methodological quality of delirium scales that have been translated and adapted in China using quality assessment tools.
Common mental disorders are the most common public health problems, especially in low and middle-income countries. The burden is high among pregnant women. However, the concern given to this problem is less an...
Evidence demonstrates a correlation between high social support and better health outcomes. However, people with mental illness are less likely to receive adequate social support to overcome mental health chal...
Insomnia is prevalent, particularly among individuals with mental health complaints. However, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the first-line treatment, is underutilized in care settings. Thi...
Self-harming behaviors are common among forensic patients with violent index offenses. While various factors, including feelings of shame and guilt, may influence self-harming behaviors, little is known about ...
Prisoners face severe restrictions on freedom and social connections, negatively impacting their mental health and increasing suicidal thoughts and attempts. Suicide is a significant public health concern, wit...
Psychotic experiences, which include a range of symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations, is an indication of elevated risk for mental disorders and poor quality of life. These experiences are often under...
Therapeutic relationships are vital for patients with complex and long-term psychosocial needs, yet such patients often face fragmented and unstable relationships within mental healthcare. These patients are m...
Qualitative research frequently characterises recovery, but more knowledge on subjective experiences of facilitators of long-term recovery in psychosis is needed. This interview study aimed to explore what people...
As low-resource settings move to address the treatment and social service gap for people living with schizophrenia (PLWS), person-centered and recovery-oriented interventions should monitor impacts on empowerm...
Although researchers have examined the impact of childhood psychological abuse on adolescent depressive symptoms, further investigation is needed to understand the mechanisms by which childhood psychological a...
Balancing exploration and exploitation is a crucial aspect of adaptive decision-making, but psychiatric disorders can disrupt this balance in various ways, shedding light on their neurocognitive roots and guid...
Parents play a central role for transgender adolescents’ well-being and their coping with minority stress, like discrimination, rejection and violence. Yet, little is known about the experiences of parents fac...
Using a strengths-based framework, the present study sought to identify protective personal and social characteristics associated with functional ability among adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disor...
In mental health treatment facilities around the world, aggression aimed towards medical personnel and other patients is a serious issue. Types of aggression include; verbal aggression, aggression towards prop...
This study aimed to summarize the available data and assess whether antidepressants are effective and well-tolerated in the treatment of post-myocardial infarction (MI)-associated depression.
This study aimed to investigate the mediating effect of attachment on the relationship between Panic Dısorder (PD) and Adult Separation Anxiety Disorder (ASAD).
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) impacts academics, work and social relationships. Digital interventions, such as virtual reality, games, app and other, offer accessible therapeutic options, yet...
In non-Western countries, the provision of services by peer support workers (PSWs) for individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) has increased in recent years. However, the psychological and employment outc...
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects social interaction, communication, and behavior, with significant challenges in sexual experiences, relationships, and victimization. This review consolidates findings to...
There are fewer studies on prospective predictors of first-time suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB) among first-year university students and fewer studies prospectively identifying and screening for those at...
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