Psychiatry International, Volume 6, Issue 3

Middle Eastern males face unique eating disorder (ED) risks due to cultural transitions from traditional masculine ideals that emphasized functional strength to Western aesthetic standards. Male EDs in Middle Eastern populations constitute an emergin...

Depression is a major global health issue that significantly contributes to the burden of disease. Despite the wealth of existing research on depression, several key aspects remain underexplored, including factors that predict the onset, severity, an...

The rapid increase in global smartphone usage and the range of capabilities they offer have resulted in an overdependence on them, leading to the term nomophobia. Nomophobia refers to the psychological discomfort or anxiety experienced when an indivi...

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted multiple aspects of human life, including the psychological and physical health of college students. This study explores how students in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, a region within the larger Appal...

Objective: To review and synthesize the current literature of clinical trials that investigated the efficacy and safety of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) in people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Method: MEDLINE, EMBASE, Coc...

Person-centered care emphasizes shared decision-making and a holistic approach to support patient autonomy. This scoping review aimed to clarify the definitions and approaches of person-centered physical rehabilitation (PCPR) that satisfy patients wi...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on mental health globally, especially among users of primary health care (PHC) services. This systematic review aims to synthesize the current evidence on the prevalence and associated factors of depres...

Background: Borderline personality disorder (BPD), a significant personality trait frequently observed in young adults, is associated with challenges in mental health and academic performance. Screening for BPD symptoms is essential. The Screening In...

The gut microbiota plays an essential role in human health, influencing gut–brain communication. Imbalances in this microbial ecosystem, termed dysbiosis, have been associated with increased gut permeability and gastrointestinal symptoms common...

The transition to university is a critical period for establishing lifelong health habits, particularly in Saudi Arabia, where non-communicable diseases linked to lifestyle are increasingly prevalent. To address this, our study sought to comprehensiv...

Climate change and its consequences for human beings are considered to be a major mental health problem, commonly referred to as ‘climate anxiety’. This particular form of anxiety is currently the subject of extensive research. Research i...

Background: Schizophrenia is a complex neuropsychiatric disorder whose pathophysiology may involve oxidative stress-induced neuronal damage and inflammation. We conducted a cross-species study to elucidate oxidative stress dysregulation in schizophre...

The transition from secondary to higher education presents numerous academic, social, and psychological challenges that can negatively impact students’ well-being, particularly during the first year. This randomized controlled trial aimed to ev...

In terms of occupational health and safety, psychosocial risks in the workplace can lead to temporary or permanent harm. Search and rescue workers assisting earthquake victims may develop PTSD due to the trauma they experience and witness. This study...

Burnout, characterized by emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, is increasingly recognized as a significant mental health concern with psychiatric implications. This cross-sectional study explored variables associated with current burnout level...

Mental health professionals are often confronted with clients’ traumatic narratives, which may lead to increased levels of vicarious trauma and burnout, especially when work-related risk factors are present. This study aims to investigate the r...

Objectives: Migrants are at greater risk of psychiatric hospitalization. This study aims to improve care for migrants hospitalized in psychiatric wards in Morocco by studying comprehensive clinical and epidemiological characteristics, focusing on pot...

This study examined burnout syndrome (BS) levels in 133 Colombian health professionals, aiming to identify its prevalence and evaluate the psychometric properties of the CESQT scale. The first aim was to determine the presence of BS during the initia...

Background: Bullying is a significant problem worldwide and in Lithuania, especially among children and adolescents. This study aimed to assess the associations of bullying with adolescents’ subjective sense of happiness and general health. Met...

Family empowerment is a key component of effective family-centered practices in healthcare, mental health, and educational services. The Family Empowerment Scale (FES) is the most commonly used instrument to evaluate empowerment in families raising c...

The problem associated with the manifestation of burnout syndrome is the subject of ongoing interest. In recent years, occupational burnout has been actively studied among professionals in the helping professions (teachers, physicians, social workers...

Background: About half of all Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) patients have anxiety disorder. There is a neurologic basis for the comorbidity of balance (vestibular) disorders and anxiety. To detect comorbid anxiety disorder in MDD patients and, impo...

Clozapine, a second-generation antipsychotic known for its effectiveness in treating resistant schizophrenia, is often linked with serious hematological side effects, particularly neutropenia and agranulocytosis. This review investigates the underlyi...

Background: The dual nature of cannabis, as both a promising therapeutic tool and a widely used recreational substance with potential risks, raises important societal controversies, including its unclear impacts regarding mental health. This narrativ...

Interpreters who translate for refugees are regularly confronted with traumatic content. Listening regularly to and translating potentially traumatizing stories make interpreters vulnerable to secondary traumatization. The current study aimed to inve...

This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of psychological distress among medical students in Spain, a growing concern given the high prevalence rates of anxiety, depression, and burnout reported across multiple medical schools and universi...

Healthcare abuse is a critical human rights and public health issue, particularly impacting medical interns and trainees who are vulnerable to mistreatment during their formative professional years. This cross-sectional study, conducted from February...

Delirium is a common mental health condition encountered in hospitals that increases mortality, hospital length of stay, and healthcare costs. Incarcerated individuals have higher rates of known risk factors for delirium, including mental and physica...

Dysregulated inflammatory processes contribute to depression, and gene–environment interactions may influence an individual’s risk and resilience. Reduced brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) expression increases susceptibility for de...

Background: Perinatal depression refers to a major depressive episode that begins during pregnancy or within four weeks after childbirth and persists through the first year postpartum. Perinatal depression is one of the most common complications of p...

Background. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a highly prevalent and disabling condition frequently accompanied by cognitive deficits, impaired psychosocial functioning, and biological rhythm disturbances. Despite extensive literature on individual...

Suicidality, encompassing suicidal ideation, attempts, and completed suicide, continues to be a significant public health concern globally. Traditional research has emphasized genetic, neurobiological, and psychosocial factors; however, recent findin...

Social desirability is a widely studied phenomenon due to its impact on the validity of self-reported data. It refers to the tendency of individuals to respond to questions in a manner that they believe is socially acceptable or favorable rather than...

Background: Suicidal behavior presents a significant dilemma in the context of Alzheimer’s disease. Numerous ethical discussions have emerged regarding euthanasia for patients suffering from neurodegenerative conditions, and research indicates...

Objectives: This study evaluated the effectiveness of Experience New Days (END), a school-based smoking cessation program, on smoking dependence and mental health among Korean adolescent smokers. Methods: A single-group pretest–posttest study w...

Objective: Cyberbullying among children and adolescents is a serious and increasingly prevalent issue worldwide. Victims often experience various emotional issues such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, as well as disruptive and impulsive...

Problematic internet use (PIU) can be defined as internet use that is not well-controlled. The aim of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of the Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire Short Form (PIUQ-SF-6) among Serbian medical st...

Background and objectives. Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are frequently present in university students, even without a clinical diagnosis, and may be aggravated by various factors. This study analyzes the relationship be...

There is a growing interest in ToM performance among individuals with psychiatric disorders. However, the difference and the performance level between different diagnoses are unclear. Here, we compared the ToM abilities of schizophrenia (SZ), schizoa...

The COVID-19 pandemic is considered a potentially traumatic event, as it introduced new challenges and threats to people around the world, disrupting daily life due to the restrictions imposed. The psychological defenses of individuals mobilized to d...

Psychotherapy has become a necessity for Parkinson’s patients suffering from anxiety disorder. There are different types of therapy; for example, Morita therapy, first proposed in 1919, is a psychological therapy. It is mainly used as an altern...

(1) Background: Acromegaly is a rare disease associated with multiple complications. Consequently, it has a high clinical burden, which leads to a lower quality of life (QoL). The Acromegaly Quality of Life Questionnaire (AcroQoL) is a specific tool...

Introduction: In the literature, depression is a medical condition that is well known and has been studied for decades, yet in clinical practice it often happens that depressive symptoms are confused with structured disorders or complexes. This incor...