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Background: Although the COVID-19 pandemic has passed, its impact on university students’ mental health remains evident, with lasting increases in anxiety, depression, and eating disorder symptoms. A repeated cross-sec...

Abstract Background Takotsubo syndrome (broken-heart syndrome) is considered a cardiac disorder typically associated with exposure to severe psychological or physical stress, and it clinically resembles acute coronary sy...

Abstract This study investigates changes in stress parameters in individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders participating in mindfulness-based group therapy (MBGT). N = 45 participants were randomised to MBGT ...

Abstract A model of psychological intervention for common mental disorders in Primary Care is analized. Two clinical psychologists and four resident psychologists interviewed 566 users to treat mild to moderate anxiety /...

Background Cognitive–behavioural theories of panic disorder posit that panic attacks arise from a positive feedback loop between arousal-related bodily sensations and perceived threat. In a recently developed computati...

The etiology of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) is multifactorial and often associated with biopsychosocial factors. Stress, anxiety, and depression contribute to the psychological conditions that may accompany TMD. T...

Abstract Introduction This study investigated the association between resilience and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Brazilian victims of urban violence. It also compared defense mechanisms, parental bonding,...

Abstract Objectives: Patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) present a variety of symptoms, with different intensities, causing impairment in individual, social, and occupational functioning. The aim of this...

The integration of virtual reality technologies into PTSD treatment in Ukraine presents new opportunities for enhancing the mental health of military personnel, veterans, and individuals affected by war-related trauma. D...

BackgroundChronic low back pain (CLBP), with or without radicular pain (RP), is a major cause of disability and reduced quality of life. Psychological comorbidities such as depression, anxiety, and chronic pain disorder ...

Artefactual skin disorder, formerly known as dermatitis artefacta, is a rare psychodermatological condition characterized by self-inflicted skin lesions, the origin of which patients typically deny. This disorder lies a...

Background: Adjustment disorder (AjD) is a significant yet often underdiagnosed condition in workplace mental health. The International Adjustment Disorder Questionnaire (IADQ) has shown promise as a screening tool, but...

Abstract Background Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) has become a significant medical problem among young adults from ethnic minorities. Despite being disproportionately affected by AUD, existing literature often overlooks fac...

Aims: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common chronic inflammatory oral mucosal disorder with uncertain aetiology. This study aimed to investigate the psychological conditions (ie, depression, anxiety and stress)...

IntroductionThis study aimed to assess the prevalence and nature of oral health impacts on daily life and examine the relationship between psychiatric symptoms, oral health problems, and oral health related quality of li...

The pandemic of COVID-19 left profound global impacts on public health, economics, and social dynamics. Since its emergence, the virus has spread across 229 countries, infecting over 590 million individuals and causing 7...

ABSTRACT Background and Aim With the development of trade between countries, the transportation of goods has increased, and ports struggle to accommodate the demands of unloading and loading operations. Seaport workers m...

Economic demand has modified the temporal organization of work and established the system of shift work. The inability of the individual worker to maintain an adequate quantity and quality of sleep after a day of shift w...

Abstract Background The ongoing conflict in Sudan has disrupted many aspects of life, and university students are among those most affected. Medical students at the University of Khartoum, in particular, are under intens...

Abstract Background Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint and its surrounding structures, characterized by common clinical symptoms. Therefore, this study aimed to identi...

OBJECTIVE: Chronic kidney disease - mineral and bone disorder (CKD -BMD) is a worldwide challenge in hemodialysis patients (HD). Widespread use and improved methods of HD may have changed the spectrum of locomotor system...

Background. Among the most common mental illnesses in the world, anxiety disorders are linked to severe impairments in everyday functioning and quality of life. The gold standard for treatment is still exposure-based...

Objective This study Investigates more dimensions than previous studies simultaneously: pilots’ duty rosters, stress, sleep difficulties, fatigue levels, wellbeing, symptoms of depression, anxiety, and common mental d...