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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...
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...
A recent review of research on the association between school-related stress and internalizing problems found growing scholarly interest in the topic, but also raised questions concerning the quality and relia...
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...
The considerable clinical heterogeneity of schizophrenia poses significant challenges for elucidating its neurobiology. The concept of deficit schizophrenia (DS) is a valuable framework for addressing the hete...
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...
Emergency services and mental health units in general hospitals play a central role in the initial care and treatment of individuals with mental disorders. Early diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders and...
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a severe and persistent involuntary movement disorder associated with long-term antipsychotic treatment. TD is likely underreported and misdiagnosed in routine practice, and there is...
Difficulties in cognitive control over negative emotional stimuli are a key characteristic of depression. The Expected Value of Control (EVC) provides a framework for understanding how cognitive control is all...
In the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems Version 11 (ICD-11), the diagnostic criteria for catatonia have been extensively revised. We provide context for these chang...
Iran’s demographic trends indicate significant aging, with intensive caregiving linked to mental health issues among caregivers, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study aimed to evaluate the impact...
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe and disabling disorder, with relapse rates as high as 50% after the first episode, posing a significant challenge for clinicians. Most therapies excessively focus on nourishme...
People with major depression are affected by impaired daily functioning and non-participation in the workforce. At the same time, employment has been associated with improved mental health outcomes. The aim of...
While virtual reality exposure (VRE) has shown effectiveness in treating social anxiety in adults, research on its efficacy for adolescents remains limited. Given that adolescence is a critical period for earl...
The present study aimed to investigate sleep disturbance and mental health symptoms in elite athletes during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics preparatory period and whether they were associated with chronotype.
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is an important public health problem among adolescents and young adults, and its increasing prevalence underscores the need for region-specific and age-specific interventions. ...
Insomnia frequently co-occurs with emotional disorders, yet integrated treatment approaches remain understudied. This study examined the efficacy of Transdiagnostic Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TCBT) for treati...
Emerging research suggests a complex interplay between physical health metrics and mental health outcomes, including suicidal ideation. The body roundness index (BRI), a novel measure of body size, may offer i...
Phase-amplitude coupling (PAC) measures the interaction between neural oscillations in different frequency bands and reflects brain functional network coordination in psychiatric patients. The event-related dy...
To diagnose and manage adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or their co-occurrence (ADHD + ASD), clinicians must identify specific features that differen...
Recently, a decreasing trend has been observed in the frequency and duration of outdoor activity among children, which has garnered concern regarding the potential impacts of this decline during mental health ...
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