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Psychiatry International
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ISSN 2673-5318 · MDPI AG · 510 articles in the index
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Mental Well-Being and Emotional Regulation in Preparing for the Master’s Nursing Thesis Defense: An Interpretative Thematic Analysis
Background: The master’s thesis defense requires students to demonstrate research maturity, a high-stakes phase often causing significant stress. Understanding student challenges and the process of emotional regulation is crucial to improving pedagogical support, promoting academic well-being, and…
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Gratitude and Human Flourishing in Adults: A Narrative Review Moving Beyond the Disease Model of Mental Health
Background: This narrative review examines the relationship between gratitude and flourishing in adults from the perspective of Positive Psychology. It departs from the traditional emphasis of psychology on mental illness, highlighting instead a comprehensive understanding of mental health that…
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Gender Differences in the Impact of Autism Spectrum Traits and Camouflaging on Mental Health and Work Functioning: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
In white-collar workplaces, individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) traits may experience psychological strain and reduced productivity. This study examined structural relationships among ASD traits, social camouflaging, psychological distress, and work functioning impairment, with a focus…
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Invisible Scars: Psychopathology, Shame and Self-Judgment Following Perinatal Loss—A Cross-Sectional Study
Perinatal loss affects 23 million pregnancies worldwide each year, representing a painful experience that disrupts expectations and impacts emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being. This cross-sectional observational study assessed symptoms of anxiety, depression, self-judgment…
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Quality of Life and Burden in Caregivers of Patients with OCD: A Scoping Review
Aim: This scoping review aimed to synthesize the quality of life (QoL) and perceived burden among caregivers of patients with Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Background: The QoL and burden among caregivers of patients with OCD is an important but under-researched topic, given that OCD can…
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Promoting Rights-Based Mental Health Care: Impact of the WHO QualityRights Training on Health Professionals in Brazil
The protection and promotion of the human rights of individuals with mental disorders is a critical global priority, and initiatives such as the WHO QualityRights program aim to strengthen rights-based mental health care. We aimed to investigate the impact of the QualityRights core training on…
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Basic Emotions in Clinical Depression During Acute Illness and Inpatient Treatment: Correlations with Change in Emotional Clarity
In our longitudinal study, we examined self-reported or explicit basic emotions, i.e., happiness, sadness, anxiety, and anger, in depressed patients during acute illness and inpatient treatment. For exploratory purposes, we also assessed implicit emotions. We analyzed how changes in emotional…
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“Thrown in the Deep End” Experiences of Psychiatric Nurses Caring for Mental Health Care Users in the Selected Hospitals of Limpopo Province, South Africa
Background: Management of Mental Health Care Users is a critical component of the overall health care system, yet it is not given the serious attention it deserves due to stigma and discrimination against those living with mental health challenges. These results in mental health care users being…
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Group Setting and Therapist Responsiveness: A Narrative Review
Although therapist responsiveness is a crucial factor in the effectiveness of psychotherapy, its role in group settings remains under-explored. This narrative review examines therapist responsiveness in group psychotherapy, exploring its theoretical basis, empirical evidence and practical…
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Efficacy of a Paradoxical Intervention in the Treatment of Sleep-Onset Insomnia in Women During and After the Climacteric Stage: A Pilot Study
Paradoxical interventions involve asking patients to maintain or exaggerate the symptoms they wish to eliminate, with the aim of reducing them. These techniques received empirical support, particularly in the treatment of sleep-onset insomnia, during the 1980s. However, changes in sleep habits over…
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Body Composition, Emotional Dysregulation, and Suicide Risk in College Students
Introduction: University students often describe their academic years as a period of continuous personal change, which may increase vulnerability to unhealthy lifestyle habits. These habits can influence body composition and are associated with both physical conditions (e.g., overweight, sedentary…
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Association of Exposure to Smoke in Households with Childhood Anxiety and Depression in the United States: A Secondary Analysis from a National Dataset
Background: Tobacco smoke exposure in the home remains common among U.S. families and has been increasingly associated with adverse mental health outcomes, including anxiety and depression, among children and adolescents. Rising rates of youth anxiety and depression, coupled with evidence that…
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Validity of a New Administrative Measure of Psychiatric Severity in a Prospective Sample of Veterans Applying for PTSD Disability Benefits: The Manifestations of Psychiatric Severity Index (MoPSI)
Background: Administrative data help managers monitor and manage health care enrollees’ health. Of the few available administrative measures of psychiatric illness severity, however, most either commingle sociodemographics and medical comorbidities or lack ordinal properties. Objective: To assess…
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Virtual Reality Radial Arm Maze for the Assessment of Spatial Learning and Memory in Mental Health Disorders
Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a powerful tool in neuroscience and psychiatry, providing immersive and ecologically valid environments to investigate human cognition. Stress is known to disrupt core cognitive functions, particularly learning and memory, which are critical for mental health…
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The Neurocognitive Basis of Oral Health Decline in Schizophrenia: From Functional Impairment to Prevention
Background: Schizophrenia is strongly associated with severe oral health deterioration, driven by cognitive deficits, behavioral dysfunction, and medication-related biological changes. Objective: To examine how neurocognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia, particularly cognitive deficits, is…
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Is Borderline Personality Disorder a Precursor of Schizoaffective Psychosis? A Twenty-Year Retrospective Study of More than 400 Patients from a Psychiatric Hospital
Background: Both borderline personality disorder (BPD) and schizoaffective disorder (SAD), as well as their potential connection, remain controversial diagnoses. To explore whether BPD may be part of the spectrum of SAD, we conducted a longitudinal study of a large clinical cohort of patients with…
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Stigma Toward Mental Illness Among Non-Psychiatrist Doctors in India: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background: Mental illness stigma among healthcare professionals can adversely affect patient care and recovery. While attitudes are shifting globally, limited data exist on stigma among non-psychiatrist doctors (NPDs) in India. This study aimed to assess the attitudes of NPDs toward mental illness…
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Cognitive-Emotional Teacher Burnout Syndrome: A Comprehensive Behavioral Data Analysis of Risk Factors and Resilience Patterns During Educational Crisis
Background/Objectives: Teacher burnout represents a complex cognitive-emotional syndrome characterized by the interplay between mental exhaustion and emotional dysregulation, threatening educational sustainability during crisis periods. This study employed comprehensive behavioral data analysis to…
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Mental Health Literacy About Depression in Public Security Police Officers: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction: Mental health literacy is an emerging topic that has implications for individuals’ health and well-being. Objective: To assess Mental Health Literacy (MHL) regarding depression among Portuguese public security police officers. Methods: Quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study…
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The COMT rs4680 Met Allele Is Associated with High Impulsivity, Hyperactivity and Inattention in Patients with Opioid Use Disorder
Background: Previous research has linked opioid use disorder (OUD) to neuronal reward systems and impulsivity. The aim of this study was to examine the influence of COMT rs4680 Val158Met polymorphism on impulsivity, hyperactivity and inattention (IHI) in patients with OUD. Methods: Open-label…