Psychotropic medications: a descriptive study of prescription trends in Tabriz, Iran, 2021–2022 by Mostafa Farahbakhsh, Ali Fakhari, Ali Azimian, Amin Khameneh, Mahsa Matinkia, Ehsan Aghajani

“…Conclusion Approximately 45% of the target population received psychotropic medication, which highlights the significant prevalence of mental health issues in Iran. Antidepressants were the most commonly administered class, highlighting the need for training programs that specifically address their possible negative effects and the correct dosage. …”
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Exploring the stigma experienced by people affected by Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review by Sophie Crooks, Gary Mitchell, Lisa Wynne, Gillian Carter

“…The third theme revealed stigma’s impact on mental health and well-being, exacerbating feelings of shame, embarrassment, and social isolation. …”
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A comparative cross-sectional study of psychological distress, fatigue, and physical activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and Sjögren's dis... by Sonja Beider, Michael Stephan, Tabea Seeliger, Thomas Skripuletz, Torsten Witte, Diana Ernst

“…The study highlights the need for early psychological evaluation and integrated care involving rheumatologists and mental health professionals to address these issues and improve physical and mental well-being.…”
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Internet use and adolescent development in rural China: A scoping review protocol of research landscape and gaps. by Linxiao Zhang

“…Many studies globally are exploring the influences of Internet use on adolescent development, but they focus on the negative impacts of simplistic "screen time" on adolescents' physical and mental health, rather than both positive and negative influences of multifaceted Internet use on multidimensional adolescent development. …”
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Structural and functional changes of Post-Stroke Depression: A multimodal magnetic resonance imaging study by Qiuhong Lu, Shunzu Lu, Xue Wang, Yanlan Huang, Jie Liu, Zhijian Liang

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Association of active commuting with incidence of depression and anxiety: prospective cohort study by Jingwen Fan, Xuesong Zhang, Xiaocan Jia, Zhixing Fan, Chaojun Yang, Yuping Wang, Chenyu Zhao, Nana Wang, Xuezhong Shi, Yongli Yang

“…Implementing initiatives that facilitate active commuting may help alleviate the poor mental health.…”
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Living with bipolar disorder: A study of the lived experience of Saudi employees diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the workplace by Hessah Alzahrani

“…Background: Bipolar disorder (BD) is a mental health condition characterized by significant mood swings. …”
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Comparison of the efficacy and safety of bupropion versus aripiprazole augmentation in adults with treatment-resistant depression: a nationwide cohort study in South Korea by Dong Yun Lee, Rae Woong Park, Soo Min Jeon

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Efektivitas rational emotive behavioral therapy dengan teknik self-talk dalam meningkatkan kepercayaan diri siswa untuk berbicara di depan umum by Salsha Nabila Ayumi, Alfin Siregar

“…Without realizing it, self-talk has various benefits for mental health. when we start talking to ourselves, it means we understand the situation we are currently experiencing. …”
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Altered Functional Connectivity in Children with ADHD Revealed by Scalp EEG: An ERP Study by Chunli Chen, Huan Yang, Yasong Du, Guangzhi Zhai, Hesheng Xiong, Dezhong Yao, Peng Xu, Jianhua Gong, Gang Yin, Fali Li

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Frailty as a mediator between sleep quality and cognitive impairment among the rural older adults: a cross-sectional study by Ping Dong, Cheng Cheng, Wenqiang Yin, Ziyuan Li, Yongli Shi, Min Gao, Xiaona Li, Dongping Ma, Hongwei Guo, Yan Wei, Zhongming Chen

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Elucidating the relationship between burnout and sleep disturbances among firefighters: a network analysis by Bin Liu, Lin Liu, Lei Ren, Zhujing Ma, Mingxuan Zou, Yu Li, Mengze Li, Yuting Feng, Zhongying Wu, Tifei Yuan, Yinchuan Jin, Qun Yang

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Facilitators and barriers of alcohol goals for Latinx men hospitalized with alcohol use disorder seen by an Addiction Consult Team by Mariam S. Carson, Alein Y. Haro-Ramos, Naomi López-Solano, Carla Fernandez, Marcus Cummins, Alicia Fernandez, Triveni DeFries, Marlene Martin

“…Accessible addiction, physical health, and mental health services can help achieve AUD goals.Conclusions Hospitalization may serve as a facilitator for Latinx individuals with AUD to achieve AUD goals. …”
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Implementation of rural provider-to-provider telehealth in country Western Australia: a retrospective observational analysis via the RE-AIM framework by Kaylie Toll, Suzanne Robinson, Stephen Andrew, Aled Williams, Justin Yeung, Richard Varhol, Joanna C. Moullin

“…First implemented in 2012, the Command Centre services a geographical area covering 2.55 million square kilometres, a population of approximately 550,000, and provides five clinical streams including Emergency, Mental Health Emergency, Midwifery and Obstetrics Emergency, Inpatient, and Palliative Care Afterhours Telehealth Services. …”
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Finding Ways to Lift Barriers to Care for Chronic Pain Patients: Outcomes of Using Internet-Based Self-Management Activities to Reduce Pain and Improve Quality of Life by Kevin Rod

“…Internet-based programs are continually being developed to facilitate mental health improvement, providing tailored content for patients to manage their pain, anxiety, and depression. …”
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Smoking Cessation by Phone Counselling in a Lung Cancer Screening Program: A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study by Ankita Ghatak, Sean Gilman, Siobhan Carney, Anne V Gonzalez, Andrea Benedetti, Nicole Ezer

“…Baseline, covariates (sociodemographic information, smoking history, and history of mental health disorder) and quit intentions (stage of change, readiness for change, previous use of quit programs, and previous quit attempts) were compared among the three cohorts. …”
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Chatting your way to quitting: A longitudinal exploration of smokers' interaction with a cessation chatbot by Linwei He, Erkan Basar, Reinout W. Wiers, Marjolijn L. Antheunis, Emiel Krahmer

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Effect of depression and empowerment on medication adherence in patients with breast cancer: a descriptive survey by Sookyung Jeong, Eun Jeong Kim

“…Thus, healthcare providers should implement targeted interventions including educational programs to inform patients about their treatment regimens, provide counseling services addressing mental health concerns such as depression, and establish support groups fostering a sense of community and shared experiences among patients. …”
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Changes in perinatal mental healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic: a protocol for a collaborative research study between the COST actions RISEUP-PPD and DEVOTION by Emma Motrico, Sandra Nakić Radoš, Ana M Mesquita, Ana Ganho-Avila, Eleni Vousoura, Joan Lalor

“…However, it is yet to be established if specialised perinatal mental health (PMH) services have been similarly affected. …”
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Depression Detection in Social Media: A Comprehensive Review of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Techniques by Waleed Bin Tahir, Shah Khalid, Sulaiman Almutairi, Mohammed Abohashrh, Sufyan Ali Memon, Jawad Khan

“…Depression is a widespread mental health disorder that may remain undiagnosed by conventional clinical methods. …”
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