Psychiatry International, Volume 6, Issue 2

Specialized mental health services (SMHS) should be accessible to all populations. This study investigated the accessibility of public SMHS for children and adolescent patients, as well as their caregivers, in Mexico. A cross-sectional survey was con...

This cross-sectional study investigates the association between the behavior of children aged 8–12 years old and key factors such as body mass index (BMI), sleep quality, and emotional intelligence (EI). It aims to explore how these variables i...

Background: The perinatal period is a critical phase in a woman’s life, during which cultural and contextual factors significantly influence her physical and emotional well-being, as well as her transition to motherhood. Understanding cultural...

Divorce represents a significant life transition with implications for emotional well-being, social integration, and economic security. This study examines the post-divorce experiences of women in Abu Dhabi, focusing on four challenges: financial ins...

This study aimed to investigate the mediating effects of depression and interpersonal contact on the association between cognitive function and activities of daily living (ADL) in older adult patients with dementia. This descriptive cross-sectional s...

Public safety personnel (PSP) are known to experience difficult and demanding occupational environments, which were further complicated by the COVID-19 crisis. While public safety research typically focuses on the impact of operational stressors on P...

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted youth with chronic physical illness (CPI) and their caregivers. Emerging research aimed at understanding the impacts of the pandemic on this population is predominantly quantitative, lacking qualitati...

Introduction: Mental health conditions include disorders, diseases, problems, and/or symptoms that affect an individual’s emotions, thoughts, and/or behaviors, such as anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. When describing the etiolo...

Background: Cognitive decline during aging is a factor that inevitably affects everyone. In some older adults, cognitive function declines more rapidly to mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and eventually dementia. Our work aimed to determine the associ...

Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of depression and anxiety among patients with acute leukemia in Vietnam and to identify associated sociodemographic and clinical factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Hemat...

This review aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary interventions on depressive symptoms, quality of life (QOL), and daily functioning in adolescents and young adults with depression. We searched PubMed, Web of Science, and CENTRAL on 17 August 2024...

The decline in mental health among workers in Japan has become a serious concern. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) traits are increasingly recognized as a potential risk factor for mental health issues, yet few individuals receive a formal ASD diagnosi...

This study aimed to validate the usefulness of the Simplified Computerized Comprehensive Learning Ability Screening Test (SCLST) in schools and homes, to facilitate early detection and intervention for children with reading disorder (RD), math disord...

With over 720,000 people dying by suicide each year and many more attempting it, suicide events have become a significant public health concern. Individuals with depressive disorders are particularly at risk, as suicide is one of the most common prev...

Exposure therapy approaches are recognized as effective treatments for specific phobias; however, certain phobias, such as fear of driving on urban highways, present unique challenges in order to expose the patient to the triggering stimuli in a safe...

The association between job stress and burnout among emergency physicians is not fully understood. This study aimed to examine the relationship between stressors and burnout among physicians working in tertiary emergency medical centers in Japan. A 2...

Background: high levels of stress have hazardous impacts on nurses’ health, well-being, job satisfaction, and abilities to cope with the job demands, which in turn may impact the provision of quality patient care, which is essential for univers...

The COVID-19 pandemic presented many potentially traumatic circumstances. Research continues to investigate pandemic-related Post-traumatic Growth (PTG). However, most studies fail to fulfil the parameters of PTG whereby a triggering event must be of...

Binge-watching has become a dominant mode of media consumption, yet its psychological underpinnings remain insufficiently explored. This study investigates the influence of dark triad personality traits, sociodemographic factors, and TV series prefer...

Early readmission to psychiatric units poses a significant challenge for both patients and healthcare institutions. It hampers patient progress and prognosis, and the professional approach taken during discharge can greatly influence the recovery pro...

Neurotypical (NT) siblings of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience complex emotional, psychological, behavioral, and social challenges. Understanding the factors that influence their well-being is essential for developing tailor...

Modifications to daily sedentary behavior (SB) and participation in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) may provide beneficial results in the prevention and management of mental disorders, such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). This cross...

The concept of concurrent mental health and substance use (MHSU) status and its detection in patients has garnered growing interest among psychiatrists and healthcare policymakers over the past four decades. Researchers have proposed various diagnost...

Mental health among higher education students is a growing public health concern in Chile, where 58 universities host a diverse student population facing significant academic and emotional challenges. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of s...

Background: Overparenting describes a developmentally inappropriate and excessive parental involvement in a child’s life. It is predominantly measured in contemporary research by using emerging adults’ reports. Objective: The current stud...

Shift work is prevalent among healthcare professionals and associated with significant health risks, including stress, sleep disturbances, and mood disorders. Despite known sex differences in stress responses, their impact on shift workers, particula...

There is a high prevalence of depression in older adults, and it is on the rise. However, exercise or physical activity can help improve mental health conditions, specifically depression and self-esteem. Therefore, the objective of this systematic re...

Sexual health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, yet individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face significant stigma and discrimination, affecting self-esteem, relationships, and sexual expression. This review examined the recent litera...

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a multifaceted mental illness characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, affect and marked impulsivity, beginning by early adulthood and presenting in a var...

Background: The present study focuses on the development and validation of the Self-Perceived Anhedonia Scale for Adults (SPAS-A), a novel instrument designed to assess pleasure deficits across multiple dimensions of anhedonia, including social, phys...

Previous research consistently identified depression and anxiety as leading contributors to the global disease burden. Recognizing risk and protective factors that lead to or guard against negative mental health outcomes therefore remains a research...

Adolescent dating violence is a critical issue with far-reaching consequences. This study explores the role of maladaptive emotional regulation strategies in the relationship between impulsivity and the perpetuation of violence, differentiating betwe...

Body image and self-esteem are central to psychological health and have been identified as contributing factors in the development and maintenance of psychiatric conditions such as eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. This study investigates th...

Nursing students often experience high levels of anxiety compared to students in other disciplines due to academic and clinical demands. Some of the important factors believed to influence psychological well-being are nomophobia, emotional regulation...

The COVID-19 pandemic and the related confinement it caused have led to significant social distancing. Family caregivers, an “invisible” population, seem to have been particularly affected by this context. In this sense, in this article,...

Background: Evaluating associations between fear of COVID-19 and psychopathology in clinical samples can yield valuable insights for the formulation of public health policies and for the training of mental health professionals in future major health...

Nature-based interventions (NBIs) grounded in mindfulness have been shown to be beneficial for improving mental wellbeing in adults. With increasing mental health challenges among children and adolescents, accessible and cost-effective interventions...

Antipsychotics are the cornerstone of clinical management of severe psychiatric disorders [...]