2025 December - 43 articles
Several studies worldwide have shown that adolescents have low levels of mental health literacy (MHL). This is a worrying situation, given the significant prevalence of mental health disorders among adolescents and the role of MHL in identifying thes...
Child sexual abuse (CSA) has consequences beyond the direct victim, affecting non-offending mothers, who may experience psychological, physical, and social symptoms after disclosure. This systematic review examined the impact of CSA on these mothers...
Numerous studies have investigated the relationship between autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and the use of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). However, the results have been inconclusive. This review aims to explore this association via the meta-...
Introduction: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) refer to traumatic events occurring before the age of 18 that can negatively impact physical and mental health, often disrupting development. Numerous studies have shown associations between ACEs and...
The global opioid crisis necessitates innovative non-pharmacological interventions for pain management and addiction recovery. This comprehensive narrative review synthesizes evidence from approximately 75 studies supporting manual therapy’s mo...
Mental health problems are widespread in prison populations and can negatively affect inmates’ well-being. Although physical activity (PA) is known to benefit mental health in the general population, less is known about this relationship in cor...
Problematic smartphone use (PSU) is increasingly recognized as a behavioral concern among university students, with consequences for well-being, risky behaviors, and academic outcomes. However, evidence from Greece remains limited. This study assesse...
Introduction: Huntington’s disease is a genetic disorder, also known as an autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disease, that has typical manifestations such as motor disturbances, cognitive decline, and psychiatric symptoms. Neurologists initi...
Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, yet psychiatry continues to assess risk primarily through suicidal ideation. This narrow focus overlooks a critical factor: sleep. A growing body of evidence demonstrates that insomnia, ni...
Traumatic experiences are among the strongest predictors of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, but the mechanisms that account for this association are still debated. Sleep disturbances, particularly insomnia, nightmares, and fragmented sleep, are high...
Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) face a significantly increased risk of developing disordered eating behaviors (DEBs), a phenomenon that includes the deliberate omission of insulin, commonly referred to as diabulimia. The aim of this...
Background: The public harbors adverse perceptions of individuals with mental illness. The global prevalence of mental health illnesses has consistently risen. Untreated mental illness in high school adolescents can result in social, behavioral, and...
Mental disorders affect nearly one billion persons worldwide, having a substantial burden on individuals, families, and healthcare systems. Current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches could fail to reach optimal outcomes, highlighting the need for...
Surrogacy involves a surrogate carrying a baby to transfer to the intended parents after birth. This study examines how surrogacy impacts attachment patterns compared to traditional pregnancies or assisted reproductive technologies. Using PRISMA guid...
Children with developmental disabilities (DD) require early and coordinated services, yet parents often face obstacles in accessing adequate support. This study examined parents’ experiences with early intervention in Serbia to identify barrier...
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) has been proposed as a transformative tool in suicide prevention, yet most evidence remains observational. To provide a rigorous benchmark, we systematically reviewed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evalua...
Electronic cigarettes have become increasingly popular, especially among young people when compared to other demographic groups. This study explored young South African women’s experiences of using e-cigarettes. Age of initiation, patterns and...
This research represents the first in the Republic of Kazakhstan focusing on Afghan war veterans identified as being at risk for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A comprehensive investigation was undertaken regarding the comorbidity of PTSD sym...
Patients with schizophrenia face high mortality from physical comorbidities; nonetheless, the gradual physiological decline preceding death is not well characterized. This retrospective study investigated temporal changes in key biomarkers among 64 i...
Background: Social media has become a space for sharing personal experiences and shaping public opinion. This study explored how people respond to substance misuse recovery journeys shared on TikTok. Methods: The researchers collected 3583 comments f...
Background: Many workers in non-health settings interact with people with living experiences of mental ill-health but have little knowledge about the symptoms, the mental health system, or may hold stigmatising views. Aims: This study evaluated the i...
Psychiatric illness during childhood and adolescence is a growing concern, placing increased pressure on psychiatric services. Reliance on an evidence-based assessment tool may facilitate the identification and management of symptoms and may facilita...
Prolonged hospitalization contributes to a decline in physical function and immobilization. This narrative review aims to explore physical rehabilitation approaches that address the specific characteristics of physical dysfunction in patients with sc...
Background: Dispelling myths is crucial for policy and health communication because misinformation can directly influence public behavior, undermine trust in institutions, and lead to harmful outcomes. This study aims to assess the effectiveness and...
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) affects 20–30% of patients with major depressive disorder and presents a significant clinical challenge due to its biological diversity. This review highlights standard mechanisms that contribute to treatmen...
Background: Youth and young adults with early psychosis frequently use cannabis, yet the reliability of self-reported use is uncertain in clinical practice. We examined the concordance between self-reported cannabis use and urine toxicology among pat...
The increasing prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a significant health concern influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. However, limited data exist on the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics associated with ASD in...
Background/Objectives: Subjective well-being (SWB) in children is a key indicator of healthy development, influenced by physical activity and sports, with physical literacy (PL) as a potential mediator. Traditional linear models overlook non-linear a...
N-Acetylaspartate (NAA) plays a critical role in neuronal function, metabolism, and neurotransmitter release. Evidence from magnetic resonance spectroscopy indicates diminished NAA levels in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disord...
The Clinical Descriptions and Diagnostic Guidelines (CDDG) for Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (MBND) in the International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11) are a substantial improvement over their equivalent in t...
Olanzapine and clozapine, two of the most efficacious second-generation antipsychotic drugs (SGAs), are known to cause serious metabolic side effects. Despite their clinical utility, the epigenetic basis of these metabolic side-effects remains poorly...
Background: Poisoning is a frequent cause of emergency department (ED) visits. The COVID-19 pandemic may have influenced its epidemiology and clinical profile. Objective: To analyze and compare the characteristics of poisonings treated in the ED befo...
We tested the longitudinal invariance of seven short versions of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) in maternal caregivers, following recent analytic recommendations for ordered categorical responses. Data for this study...
The global prevalence of type 2 diabetes is alarmingly high, and a considerable proportion of diabetes patients suffer from anxiety and depression. The presence of anxiety and depression worsens the prognosis of diabetes; it increases non-compliance...
Mental health issues and insufficient physical activity (PA) among students pose significant public health concerns. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms, alongside PA levels, among Croatian medical s...
This study investigated the impact of maternal psychological factors—specifically anxiety and depression—on breastfeeding outcomes in women with high-risk and low-risk pregnancies. A total of 157 postpartum women were assessed using the S...
Background: Physical activity is essential for good health and human well-being, yet one-third of adults worldwide fail to achieve the recommended weekly physical activity. Buddhist Walking Meditation (BWM), Walking Meditation (WM), or Mindful Walkin...
Background: Insomnia is strongly associated with stimulant use across various populations and for a wide range of substances. It represents a significant clinical problem among individuals with stimulant use disorders, yet treatment guidelines for th...
The main characteristics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are associated with inattention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity. Those diagnosed with this neurodevelopmental disorder present with executive function and motor difficulti...
Climate change poses a growing threat to the mental health of children and adolescents. This narrative review synthesizes global, interdisciplinary research on the psychological impacts of climate disruption during critical developmental stages, with...
Smartphone addiction has emerged as a significant public health concern, particularly among adolescents and young adults. This narrative review, conducted in line with the ANDJ checklist, synthesizes evidence from 25 systematic reviews and meta-analy...
Instagram is a hugely popular social media site; however, it has also been cited in many times as being a source of low self-esteem, unhappiness, and body dissatisfaction. Despite this, there is potential to use Instagram as a self-care delivery syst...
Background and Objective: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a prevalent psychiatric condition with significant consequences for maternal, paternal, and infant well-being. In Saudi Arabia, some reported prevalence rates exceed global averages. This narra...
