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Psychiatry International, Volume 6, Issue 1

2025 March - 34 articles

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Articles (34)

  • Review
  • Open Access
3,376 Views
15 Pages

Depression is one of the most common comorbidities in people with multiple sclerosis, which reduces the quality of life and treatment adherence. It enhances the risk of disease relapse. After looking through the literature, we summarized the newest r...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5,184 Views
12 Pages

National Real-Time Surveillance System for Suicide Attempts in Uruguay: Results from the First Year of Implementation

  • Karina Rando,
  • Laura de Álava,
  • Denisse Dogmanas,
  • Matías Rodríguez,
  • Miguel Alegretti,
  • Jose Luis Satdjian and
  • Alejandra Moreira

Suicide is a major public health concern, and Uruguay has one of the highest suicide mortality rates in the Americas. In 2022, the Ministry of Public Health implemented a real-time digital surveillance system for suicide attempts as part of the Natio...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
5,685 Views
19 Pages

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges, including financial strains and mental health issues like depression and loneliness. Human–animal interaction (HAI) offers a potential buffer, as pet ownership has been linked to benef...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
6,161 Views
29 Pages

The Trail Making Test in Virtual Reality (TMT-VR): Examination of the Ecological Validity, Usability, Acceptability, and User Experience in Adults with ADHD

  • Katerina Alkisti Gounari,
  • Evgenia Giatzoglou,
  • Ryan Kemm,
  • Ion N. Beratis,
  • Chrysanthi Nega and
  • Panagiotis Kourtesis

Background: Virtual Reality (VR) is transforming neuropsychological assessment by providing immersive environments that closely replicate real-world conditions. This study presents the Trail Making Test in VR (TMT-VR), a novel adaptation of the tradi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
5,990 Views
12 Pages

Family involvement in caring for people living with mental illness is significant for ideal positive treatment outcomes. Studies show that there are common factors that affect family members when involved in mental health care. The study aimed to exp...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,643 Views
21 Pages

Mental Health in Croatian Competing Adolescent Athletes: Insights from the SMHAT-1 Questionnaire

  • Katarina Sore,
  • Frane Franic,
  • Luka Androja,
  • Ivana Batarelo Kokic,
  • Darko Marcinko,
  • Stipe Drmic,
  • Valentin Zdravko Markser and
  • Tomislav Franic

This study examines the prevalence of mental health problems among Croatian adolescent competing athletes, with a focus on gender differences. Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and attention deficiency hyperactivity d...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,338 Views
20 Pages

Despite the evidence for the effectiveness of neurofeedback (NFB) treatment, standardization is scarce, impairing comparability across studies and conditions. Therefore, the acceptance, satisfaction and feasibility of a standardized NFB manual with 1...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,490 Views
11 Pages

YouTube and Schizophrenia: The Quality and Reliability of Information in the Age of Infodemics

  • Carolina Suárez-Llevat,
  • Iván Herrera-Peco,
  • Carlos Ruiz-Núñez,
  • Álvaro Carmona-Pestaña,
  • Raquel Romero-Castellano and
  • Beatriz Jiménez-Gómez

Background and Objectives: Schizophrenia is a significant public health issue, and YouTube has become an increasingly popular source of health information. This study aims to assess the quality and validity of YouTube videos about schizophrenia, focu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
4,254 Views
9 Pages

Intrapartum Synthetic Oxytocin as a Potential Mediator for Postpartum Depression

  • Silvia Onuc,
  • Mihaela Rus,
  • Diana Badiu,
  • Cristian Delcea and
  • Vlad Tica

Background: Due to social behavior modulation contribution, synthetic oxytocin (synOT) has been routinely used to augment or induce labor. Aim: The present study examined the association between intrapartum synOT administration and maternal postpartu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
14,539 Views
12 Pages

Problematic TikTok Use and Its Association with Poor Sleep: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Greek Young Adults

  • Aglaia Katsiroumpa,
  • Ioannis Moisoglou,
  • Parisis Gallos,
  • Zoe Katsiroumpa,
  • Olympia Konstantakopoulou,
  • Maria Tsiachri and
  • Petros Galanis

Background: TikTok use is constantly increasing, especially among young adults. Although there is a negative association between problematic TikTok use and users’ health, no study until recently has investigated the association between TikTok u...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,498 Views
16 Pages

A Comprehensive Analysis of the Impact of Binge Eating Disorders on Lifestyle in Spain

  • Elena Sandri,
  • Vicente Bernalte Martí,
  • Michela Piredda,
  • Eva Cantín Larumbe,
  • Germán Cerdá Olmedo,
  • Giovanni Cangelosi,
  • Marco Sguanci and
  • Stefano Mancin

Background/Objectives: Binge Eating Disorders are severe mental and physical health conditions, closely linked to lifestyle habits. The aims are to describe the prevalence of Binge Eating Disorders and their correlation with nutritional habits and li...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,987 Views
16 Pages

Clinicians’ Perspectives on Managing Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders (MEED) in Adolescence—A Reflexive Thematic Analysis

  • Cliona Brennan,
  • Sarah Illingworth,
  • Erica Cini,
  • Mima Simic,
  • Julian Baudinet,
  • Ellen McAdams and
  • Dee Bhakta

Objective: Despite the UK national guidance for Managing Emergencies in Eating Disorders (MEED) being widely used, little is known about how the guidance has been embedded into clinical practice or implemented across services. Methods: Clinicians (n...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
10,088 Views
15 Pages

Does Vitamin D Deficiency Increase the Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder? Linking Evidence with Theory—A Narrative Review

  • Sadia Sultan,
  • Noor Alhejin,
  • Raed Serafi,
  • Manar Abu Alrahi,
  • Gehad Afifi,
  • Layan Al-Adawi,
  • Mohammed Serafi and
  • Nada El Madhoun

Introduction: Vitamin D plays a crucial role in brain health by providing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective benefits. It regulates neurotransmitters and neurotrophins that are essential for the development, maintenance, and function...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
11,237 Views
15 Pages

Understanding Stigma in Mental Illness: A Novel Literature-Based Model of Development

  • Jorge Magalhães Rodrigues,
  • Ana Sofia Cruz and
  • Cristina Queirós

The concept of stigma has evolved, initially denoting a mark of shame and now encompassing a broader range of negative societal perceptions. Cognitive-social models describe stigma as containing stereotypes, discrimination, and prejudice, with each d...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,791 Views
14 Pages

Maternal Attachment and Perinatal Health in Refugee Women: A Systematic Review

  • Patricia Catalá,
  • Lorena Gutiérrez,
  • Carmen Écija and
  • Cecilia Peñacoba

Background: In the general population, a relationship between maternal mental health and maternal attachment has been identified, but it has not been studied in depth in vulnerable populations like refugee women. This review aims to analyze the relat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,607 Views
14 Pages

The long-term protective effect of self-awareness in substance use disorders, described as a type of brain disease, is currently being discussed and is called tertiary prevention. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the contribution of a positiv...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,572 Views
15 Pages

Training Profiles, Efficacy Perceptions, and Outcomes of Non-Invasive Neuromodulation: An Exploratory Study Among Practitioners

  • Laura Oliveira Campos,
  • Bianca Rossi Botim,
  • Mayra Evelise Cunha,
  • Denys Batista Campos,
  • Michelle Almeida Barbosa,
  • Gabriela Lopes Gama and
  • Alexandre Carvalho Barbosa

Advances in non-invasive neuromodulation (NM) have enabled practitioners to modulate neural activity safely, offering a promising approach to treating neuropsychiatric and neurological conditions. This study aimed to analyze the training profiles of...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,565 Views
13 Pages

(1) Background: The literature to date has shown some contradictory findings regarding the associations between empathy and mental health. Thus, the caring component of the Positive Youth Development model has been related to more mental health sympt...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,298 Views
14 Pages

Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is a pathological obsession with eating only healthy and biologically pure food. The primary aim of this study was to explore the relationships between ON, perfectionism, and obsessive–compulsive symptoms in two cultural...

  • Brief Report
  • Open Access
1,746 Views
11 Pages

Identifying Barriers and Pathways to Care Among College Students at Risk of or Diagnosed with First Episode Psychosis

  • Annette S. Crisanti,
  • Justine L. Saavedra,
  • Sam Barans,
  • Perla M. Romero,
  • Natasha Dark,
  • Bess Friedman,
  • David T. Lardier,
  • Juan Bustillo,
  • Mauricio Tohen and
  • Cristina Murray-Krezan
  • + 1 author

Prolonged untreated psychosis worsens outcomes, thus motivating the study of pathways and perceived barriers to care, especially for high-risk age groups like college students. The primary objective of this study was to explore pathways to coordinate...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,650 Views
12 Pages

On 1 January 2024, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, causing substantial damage to northern Noto. This study aimed to clarify the experiences of patients using a psychiatric visiting nurse service who...

  • Review
  • Open Access
6 Citations
7,920 Views
17 Pages

Gender Diversity and Mental Health: A Systematic Review of the Impact of Childhood Trauma

  • Jan Francesco Arena,
  • Barbara Adriani,
  • Serena Mancino,
  • Francesca Sarno,
  • Martina Nicole Modesti,
  • Antonio Del Casale and
  • Stefano Ferracuti

Gender-diverse populations are at a higher risk of experiencing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and social stigma, with a significant impact on both mental and overall health. This systematic review, conducted in accordance with PRISMA guideline...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,018 Views
17 Pages

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted mental health, intensifying negative emotions and challenging collective psychological resilience. This study examines the complex psychological interplay between social media engagement, emotional respon...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,254 Views
13 Pages

Navigating Burnout: The Mediating Role of Mindfulness and the Mediterranean Lifestyle in Fostering Job Satisfaction and Well-Being

  • Efstratios Christodoulou,
  • Maroula-Eleni Dimitriadou,
  • Tsambika Mpali and
  • Antonios E. Koutelidakis

This study delves into the intricate interplay between mindfulness, the Mediterranean lifestyle, burnout, job satisfaction, and well-being among employees, offering compelling insights for workplace interventions. Through a cross-sectional survey com...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,050 Views
12 Pages

Effects of Parental Nurturing Attitudes, Peer Victimization, and Depressive Rumination on Anxiety in Japanese Adults

  • Jiro Masuya,
  • Masayuki Kikkawa,
  • Miki Ono,
  • Chihiro Morishita,
  • Shunichiro Ito,
  • Rintaro Nibuya,
  • Yu Tamada,
  • Osamu Takashio,
  • Mina Honyashiki and
  • Takeshi Inoue

Parental attitudes and peer victimization experiences in childhood influence anxiety. Depressive rumination is associated with these factors, but the interrelationship between them remains unclear. In this study, we hypothesized that “inadequat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,375 Views
12 Pages

Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in College Students: Differences Between the Subject Group and Comparison Group

  • Hye-seung Kim,
  • Yong-won Seo,
  • Youngil Lee,
  • Chang Min Lee,
  • Do Hyun Kim,
  • Minsun Kim and
  • Myung Ho Lim

In recent years, self-injury attempts have accounted for 46.2% of emergency room visits by teenagers and young adults. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among Korean college students, compare the mean numbe...

  • Review
  • Open Access
12,714 Views
24 Pages

Violence Risk Assessment Tools Used in Forensic and Acute Psychiatry in North America: A Scoping Review

  • Maria Alexandra Rosca,
  • Olivier La Charité-Harbec,
  • Jeanne-Marie Allard,
  • Stéphanie Borduas Pagé and
  • Alexandre Hudon

Violence in psychiatric settings presents a significant risk to patients, staff, and society at large. With over 400 risk assessment tools available globally, their applications and the risks they assess vary, allowing for diverse use in different si...

  • Protocol
  • Open Access
2,905 Views
15 Pages

The Effect of an Individualized Informational Intervention on the Quality of Life, Adherence and Psychosocial Economic Status of Patients with COPD: A Research Protocol

  • Antonia Aravantinou Karlatou,
  • Antonios Christodoulakis,
  • Sophia E. Schiza,
  • Evangelos C. Karademas and
  • Ioanna Tsiligianni

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a diverse negative impact on patients, affecting them both physically and mentally. Psychosocial factors such as anxiety, depression, social isolation, and financial stress have been foun...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,161 Views
19 Pages

The Impact of Physical/Natural Spaces on the Mental and Emotional Well-Being of Students According to the Report of Rural Female Teachers

  • Gerardo Fuentes-Vilugrón,
  • Felipe Caamaño-Navarrete,
  • Enrique Riquelme-Mella,
  • Ingrid Godoy Rojas,
  • Esteban Saavedra-Vallejos,
  • Pablo del Val Martín,
  • Flavio Muñoz-Troncoso and
  • Carlos Arriagada-Hernández

In rural schools, nature is a space where teachers and students seek to feel states of emotional well-being. Activities carried out in contact with nature could be considered ideal for learning. The objective of the research was to explore the influe...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
18,242 Views
13 Pages

Impulsive Buying Tendencies and Personality: Cognitive and Affective Aspects

  • Fayyaz Hussain Qureshi,
  • Katarina Sokić and
  • Sarwar Khawaja

Impulsive buying is a growing problem in modern society with significant financial and psychological consequences, and it is necessary to examine the mechanisms underlying it. Understanding the mechanisms driving this behavior is crucial. Impulsive b...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
20,317 Views
21 Pages

Unplugging Youth: Mobile Phone Addiction, Social Impact, and the Call for Digital Detox

  • Asimenia Salepaki,
  • Anna Zerva,
  • Dimitris Kourkouridis and
  • Ioannis Angelou

This study investigates the impact of excessive mobile phone use on young individuals aged 14–35 in Kastoria, Greece. It explores how smartphone addiction affects daily life and social interactions. A survey with 30 closed-ended questions was c...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,777 Views
17 Pages

Purpose—This study aimed to provide a comprehensive report of workplace violence (WPV) at a psychiatric hospital in Gambia. Design/methodology/approach—A cross-sectional study involving self-administered questionnaires and an in-depth int...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
6 Citations
16,915 Views
21 Pages

Exploring the Role of Masculinity in Male Suicide: A Systematic Review

  • Carmen M. Galvez-Sánchez,
  • Julio A. Camacho-Ruiz,
  • Lorys Castelli and
  • Rosa M. Limiñana-Gras

(1) Background: Suicide represents a critical global public health concern. In the majority of countries, men have higher rates of suicide completion, while women show higher rates of suicide attempts. Masculinity is a complex construct shaped by soc...

  • Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
7,178 Views
15 Pages

Anhedonia in Youth and the Role of Internet-Related Behavior: A Systematic Review

  • Giovanni Cangelosi,
  • Federico Biondini,
  • Marco Sguanci,
  • Cuc Thi Thu Nguyen,
  • Gaetano Ferrara,
  • Orejeta Diamanti,
  • Sara Morales Palomares,
  • Stefano Mancin and
  • Fabio Petrelli

Introduction: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) defines depression as a persistent period of sadness or a reduced interest in everyday activities lasting at least two weeks. Anhedonia, a key symptom of depression, is n...

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