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Having a brother or sister with mental illness (MI) has a profound effect on well-siblings’ health, quality of life, and relationships, and there is relatively little knowledge about their needs for information and sup...

Abstract: Stigma, and self-stigma in people with serious mental disorder (SMD) in particular, is one of the main problems faced by mental health professionals. However, this problem is not only found in people who suffer...

Abstract Aim Whether socioeconomic factors are associated with colorectal cancer (CRC) risk remains unknown, with inconsistent results from different countries. The hypothesis was that both socioeconomic factors and the ...

The aim of this research was to understand and described what the meaning of child mental illness for mother. Method used in this research was qualitative research study with phenomenological approach. Subjects consisted...

Background: Stigma toward mental illness remains a significant barrier to effective mental health care. Healthcare students, as future professionals, play a crucial role in shaping patient experiences, and their attitude...

Four points are considered in this article. In the first place, it is argued that the "settings" of psychiatric care express the need to respond to the degree of decrease in personal freedom of the patient. Then, the iss...

There are emerging links between disturbed sleep and mental illness. These associations may have particular relevance for military populations which are often faced with extremely stressful situations and profound sleep ...

Abstract Objective To investigate the role of optimism, hope, and gratitude as psychosocial factors for healthy development, especially with regard to anxiety in college students in the context of coronavirus disease 2...

Introduction: Mental health is the development of a person's healthy view of themselves and the environment in which they live, so that they can achieve the highest degree of self-fulfillment. Purpose: The purpose of the...

People living with severe mental illness have a reduced life expectancy when compared to the general population largely due to physical health comorbidities. Exercise is a valuable, evidence-based component of mental hea...

A once años de la promulgación de la Ley Nacional de Salud Mental 26.657, exponemos debates compartidos desde la Cátedra “Problemática de la Salud Mental Argentina” de la Carrera de Trabajo Social y el “Grupo d...

Background: Understanding the characteristics of women attending perinatal mental health services, their service utilisation and obstetric outcomes is important to guide planning and improve perinatal mental health serv...

Introduction: A quintessential element of Hippocratic medicine is treatment of mental diseases which was based on a detailed examination of the symptoms as well as the study of human physiology and final outcome of the d...

Chronic illness is associated with lower quality of life, yet it remains unclear whether this association differs by employment arrangements, particularly gig work. Using longitudinal data (2019–2024) from a nationally...

This research paper aims to study how poor mental and physical health could impact the productivity of employees.  A person's overall health is of utmost importance as it has a serious contribution towards contentment i...

Abstract BackgroundIndividuals with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder face a significantly elevated risk of obesity, primarily due to weight gain associated with psychiatric medications and lifestyle factors....

Abstract Objective To investigate the effectiveness of tele-counseling for the mental health of staff working in hospitals and reference clinics during the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods In the first stage of the study, ...

In the 40s hegemonic psychiatry in Brazil turned to scientific and technological innovations and to the consolidation of an organic vision of mental illness. Within this context, Nise da Silveira researched the developme...

Background: Life balance is defined as having a satisfying pattern of activities or occupations that is sustainable and meaningful to a person within their current context and life conditions. It can be considered an imp...

Introduction: Suicide is a major public health problem, in which relatives play an important role in the prevention of the said problem. However, suicide and suicidal behavior affect the relatives’ lives profoundly, bo...

Abstract Introduction Unaccompanied migrants (UM) and persons prone to statelessness (SP) constitute a unique vulnerable group, yet their health needs and healthcare barriers remain poorly documented particularly in sub-...

Introduction: Malingering, the intentional fabrication or exaggeration of symptoms for external gain, remains a significant challenge in forensic psychiatry. Psychiatric illnesses are particularly vulnerable to malingeri...

Eating disorders configure a growing and complex public health issue which hinders implementing targeted policies. Global health policies emphasize tailored interventions for reducing eating disorders harms among vulnera...