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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...

Objectives: Psychiatric disorders are frequently found in both patients with PNES and DRE, making the differential diagnosis even more complex. The aim of this study was to analyze and compare psychiatric aspects and the...

Background The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has given rise to fear and panic in the public. Although hospitals in China reduced outpatient visits and restricted inpatient admission to lower the risk...

BackgroundPatients suffering from psychiatric disorders tend to stigmatise themselves which had been linked to poor adherence to treatment.AimsThe aim of the present study was to study internalised stigma and medication ...

Background Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is considered to be an effective treatment for schizophrenia. In recent years, researchers have published clinical research results on CBT for schizophrenia. However, there ...

Abstract Background Persons with disabilities (PWD) face a higher risk of abuse compared to individuals without disabilities and encounter numerous barriers to seeking help. This scoping review examines the evidence on h...

Abstract Introduction College students face increasing physical and psychological challenges, and the multidimensional association between physical activity and well-being warrants clarification. This study tested an int...

Introduction: One of the most serious mental health issues in Indonesia is stigma. Schizophrenia is a mental illness that carries a lot of stigma. Stigma makes people with schizophrenia distinct and undervalued, so it ca...

High ambient temperatures are associated with a variety of negative outcomes, from exacerbated mental illness to aggression to increased dementia symptoms. One possible proximal mechanism influencing these impacts is hea...

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...

Introduction: Experiencing a traumatic event is a risk factor for the development of mental illness, especially posttraumatic stress disorder. A child's appraisals of a traumatic event may play a prominent role in the d...

Quality of life (Qol) results from a complex interplay of physical, mental, and social aspects. Traditional assessments of Qol may not adequately describe well-being in serious chronic illness such as in people with Park...

The background of this research is because in the midst of society there are often cases of abuse committed by abnormal people. One of them is the case that occurred in Nagari Panyakalan, Kubung District. This study aims...

Introduction . Atopic dermatitis is a chronic and recurrent inflammatory skin condition. Significant skin lesions caused by the condition contribute to a negative perception of one’s body. A negative body image may cau...

Abstract Introduction Child suicidal behavior is related to specific childhood variations, constituting risk factors, including predisposing factors, internal factors, and environmental factors. Objective To characte...

The biomedical model, which limits itself to finding the attributions of organic disease, is challenged by gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. Simultaneously, physicians' attribution of GI symptoms to underlying psychologica...

Abstract Background Little is known about health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in immunocompromised people during and after COVID-19 illness. We describe HRQoL outcomes from the EPIC-IC trial, which included participan...