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Psychiatry International, Volume 6, Issue 2

2025 June - 38 articles

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Articles (38)

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
6,752 Views
19 Pages

Challenges in Accessibility of Public Specialized Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents in Mexico

  • Lina Díaz-Castro,
  • Carlos Pineda-Antunez,
  • Christian Díaz de León-Castañeda,
  • Héctor Cabello-Rangel and ,
  • José Alberto Barrón-Cantú and
  • José Carlos Suarez-Herrera
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,300 Views
13 Pages

Obesity, Sleep Quality, and Emotional Intelligence in School-Aged Children: Behavioral Associations and Implications

  • Eftychia Ferentinou,
  • Ioannis Koutelekos,
  • Eleni Evangelou,
  • Afroditi Zartaloudi and ,
  • Maria Theodoratou and
  • Chrysoula Dafogianni
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,441 Views
13 Pages

Perspectives on Perinatal Support and Maternal Mental Health: A Qualitative Cross-Cultural Study in Spain and Brazil

  • Livia Gomes Viana Meireles,
  • Cecilia Peñacoba,
  • Carmen Écija,
  • Lorena Gutiérrez and ,
  • Celia Arribas and
  • Patricia Catalá
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
9,119 Views
15 Pages

Starting over After Divorce: A Psychosocial Analysis of Emotional Distress, Social Disconnection, and Mental Well-Being Among Women in Abu Dhabi

  • Masood Badri,
  • Mugheer Alkhaili,
  • Hamad Aldhaheri,
  • Guang Yang and ,
  • Muna Albahar,
  • Saad Yaaqeib,
  • Asma Alrashdi and
  • Alanood Alsawai
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,678 Views
11 Pages

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,983 Views
13 Pages

A Qualitative Evaluation of the Impacts of COVID-19 on Canadian Public Safety Personnel Health and Wellbeing

  • Alyssa Smith,
  • Paula M. Di Nota,
  • Rosemary Ricciardelli and
  • Gregory S. Anderson

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,744 Views
18 Pages

The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health and Healthcare in Youth with Chronic Physical Illness and Their Families

  • Reese Parks,
  • Chloe Bedard,
  • Jennifer Yessis,
  • Samantha B. Meyer and
  • Mark A. Ferro

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...

  • Review
  • Open Access
9,574 Views
23 Pages

Applying Different Frameworks to Understand the Etiology of Mental Health Conditions: A Narrative Review

  • Stefan Kurbatfinski,
  • Nicole Letourneau,
  • Deborah Dewey and
  • Aliyah Dosani

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,563 Views
14 Pages

Dynamics of Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults Linked to Suicide-Related Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms: A 3-Year Follow-Up Study

  • Yana Zorkina,
  • Alexander Berdalin,
  • Irina Morozova,
  • Alisa Andryushchenko and ,
  • Konstantin Pavlov,
  • Olga Pavlova,
  • Olga Abramova,
  • Valeriya Ushakova,
  • Angelina Zeltzer and
  • Anna Morozova
  • + 9 authors+ 4 authors

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
4,191 Views
13 Pages

Rates and Determinants of Depression and Anxiety Among Acute Leukemia Patients

  • Tran Thi Ha An,
  • Nguyen Thao Van,
  • Duong Minh Tam,
  • Nguyen The Tai and ,
  • Pham Thi Thu Hien,
  • Pham Lien Huong,
  • Vu Thi Lan and
  • Phan Thi Minh Ngoc
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

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...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
7,759 Views
16 Pages

Impact of Dietary Interventions on Depression in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  • Hanhwa Koo,
  • Kodai Ishihara,
  • Yuji Kanejima,
  • Miki Nakatani and
  • Kazuhiro P. Izawa

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
8,990 Views
19 Pages

Impact of Autism Spectrum Disorder Traits and Social Camouflaging on Presenteeism Among Japanese White-Collar Workers

  • Wakaba Sato,
  • Tomoko Omiya,
  • Naoko Kumada-Deguchi,
  • Tomoko Sankai and
  • Thomas Mayers

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,882 Views
13 Pages

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
6,912 Views
13 Pages

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...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
5,016 Views
12 Pages

Design and Implementation of a Virtual Reality (VR) Urban Highway Driving Simulator for Exposure Therapy: An Interdisciplinary Project and Pilot Study

  • Francisca Melis,
  • Ricardo Sánchez,
  • Luz María González,
  • Pablo Pellegrini and ,
  • Jorge Fuentes and
  • Rodrigo Nieto
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,299 Views
14 Pages

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,762 Views
15 Pages

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
8,220 Views
21 Pages

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
4,774 Views
19 Pages

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...

  • Study Protocol
  • Open Access
2 Citations
6,733 Views
14 Pages

A Transition to Discharge Program for the Reduction of Early Readmission in a Mental Health Inpatient Unit: Study Protocol

  • Vera Carbonell-Aranda,
  • Yaiza García-Illanes,
  • María Traverso-Rodríguez,
  • Antonio Bordallo-Aragón and ,
  • Berta Moreno-Kustner,
  • José Guzmán-Parra and
  • Jesús Herrera-Imbroda
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

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...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
9,548 Views
21 Pages

Functioning of Neurotypical Siblings of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

  • Brenda Cervellione,
  • Calogero Iacolino,
  • Alessia Bottari,
  • Chiara Vona and ,
  • Martina Leuzzi and
  • Giovambattista Presti
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4,245 Views
14 Pages

Three Days of ActiGraph® Use Are Sufficient to Determine the Time Spent in Sedentary Behavior, and in Moderate and Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity, in People with Major Depressive Disorder

  • Lucas Melo Neves,
  • Fabricio Eduardo Rossi,
  • Caico Bruno Curcio Oliva de Paula,
  • Vitória Joana Paes Arida and ,
  • Isabella Cavaco Gonçalves Pereira,
  • Priscila Almeida Queiroz Rossi,
  • Jane de Eston Armond,
  • Jeffer Eidi Sasaki,
  • Felipe Barreto Schuch and
  • Beny Lafer
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

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...

  • Tutorial
  • Open Access
2,196 Views
20 Pages

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5,870 Views
17 Pages

Risk Factors and Prevalence of Suicide in Chilean University Students

  • Jonathan Martínez-Líbano,
  • María-Mercedes Yeomans-Cabrera,
  • Guillermo Barahona-Fuentes,
  • Nicolás Santander Ramírez and ,
  • Roberto Iturra Lara,
  • Valentina Cortés Silva and
  • Rumiko Okamoto
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,343 Views
11 Pages

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,500 Views
13 Pages

Physiological and Psychological Impacts of Shift Work Among Student Pharmacists: Sex Differences in Stress and Health Outcomes

  • Mohammed F. Salahuddin,
  • Richard Bugingo,
  • Fakhri Mahdi,
  • Delilah Spencer and ,
  • Md Dilshad Manzar and
  • Jason J. Paris
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

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...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
6 Citations
8,180 Views
15 Pages

Effects of Physical Activity or Exercise on Depressive Symptoms and Self-Esteem in Older Adults: A Systematic Review

  • María Muñoz Pinto,
  • Felipe Montalva-Valenzuela,
  • Claudio Farías-Valenzuela,
  • Paloma Ferrero Hernández and ,
  • Gerson Ferrari and
  • Antonio Castillo-Paredes
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

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...

  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
16,015 Views
31 Pages

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4,443 Views
12 Pages

Treatment Dropout in Borderline Personality Disorder: Patient Perceptions of a Specialized Treatment Program

  • Sabrina Magueta,
  • Melissa Barbosa,
  • Henrique Ginja,
  • Cátia Guerra and
  • Eva Osório

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
4,518 Views
23 Pages

Development and Validation of the Self-Perceived Anhedonia Scale for Adults: A Novel Tool for Assessing Pleasure Deficits

  • Oana Alina Apostol,
  • Ioana Elena Cioca,
  • Maria-Veronica Morcov,
  • Corina Sporea and ,
  • Cristian-Gabriel Morcov,
  • Angelo Pellegrini and
  • Elena-Nicoleta Bordea
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
9,199 Views
18 Pages

Childhood Teasing Experiences and Adult Emotional Distress: The Mediating Role of Social Anxiety and Self-Esteem

  • Vasiliki Varela,
  • Kyriaki Gavrielidou,
  • Despina Savidou,
  • Meropi Simou and
  • Gregoris Simos

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
4,210 Views
19 Pages

Intimate Partner Violence in Adolescent Girls: The Role of Impulsivity and Emotional Dysregulation

  • Iciar Iruarrizaga,
  • Lorena Gutiérrez,
  • Leticia Olave,
  • Ana Estévez and ,
  • José Antonio Muñiz,
  • Janire Momeñe,
  • Maria Dolores Chávez-Vera and
  • Cecilia Peñacoba
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
5,637 Views
15 Pages

Body Image and Self-Esteem in Indian and Italian University Students: Cross-Cultural Insights for Psychiatric Well-Being

  • Marzieh Abdoli,
  • Omkar Nayak,
  • Ameet Fadia,
  • Madhavi Rairikar and ,
  • Avinash De Sousa and
  • Paolo Cotrufo
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,702 Views
15 Pages

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4,147 Views
15 Pages

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,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,701 Views
16 Pages

Fear of COVID-19, Psychological Distress, and Insomnia Severity Among a Brazilian Psychiatric Sample at the Peak of the COVID-19 Pandemic

  • Felipe Alckmin-Carvalho,
  • Suzilene Lapietra,
  • Helder Lira,
  • António Oliveira and ,
  • Henrique Pereira and
  • Renatha El Rafihi-Ferreira
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
11,433 Views
17 Pages

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...

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