Depot Versus Oral Antipsychotics in Patients with Schizophrenia: Which is Better on Side Effects, Functional Improvement, and Life Satisfaction by İlknur Kiraz Avcı, Mehmet Avcı, Buket Koparal

“…Methods: The study included 162 patients with clinically stable schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder who were regularly followed up at the Rize Community Mental Health Center for at least 1 year. The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SLS), Glasgow Antipsychotic Side-Effect Scale (GASS), and Functional Remission of General Schizophrenia (FROGS) scale were administered to patients with available sociodemographic and clinical data. …”
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Recognition model for major depressive disorder in Arabic user-generated content by Esraa M. Rabie, Atef F. Hashem, Fahad Kamal Alsheref

“…Abstract Background One of the psychological problems that have become very prevalent in the modern world is depression, where mental health disorders have become very common. Depression, as reported by the WHO, is the second-largest factor in the worldwide burden of illnesses. …”
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Unveiling the burden of premenstrual dysphoric disorder: a narrative review to call for gender perspective and intersectional approaches by Dannia Islas-Preciado, Dannia Islas-Preciado, Luciana Ramos-Lira, Erika Estrada-Camarena

“…The present narrative review discusses the burden of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and highlights the lack of awareness by analyzing the following key points: -Prevalence and Diagnosis: PMDD affects a significant portion of women during their reproductive years, but diagnosis is often delayed due to limited understanding and awareness. -Mental Health Burden: PMDD increases the risk of suicide attempts and negatively impacts quality of life. …”
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Pathophysiological Models of Hypersomnolence Associated With Depression by Christophe Moderie, Diane B. Boivin

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Social Workers in Hospice and Palliative Care in Indian Contect: Voices from the field by Pallavi Mech, Dr Vasundharaa S Nair, Dr Priya Treesa Thomas

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Socio-demographic profile and clinical co-morbidities of cannabis users attending a tertiary care hospital in India: A retrospective case record study by Soumya Jha, Rupa Jha, Wenona Fernandes, Ashish Srivastava

“…Aim: The present study was conducted to assess the socio-demographic profile and psychiatric co-morbidities of cannabis users attending a tertiary mental health establishment in Goa. Materials and Methods: A retrospective case record study was carried out among self-reported cannabis users attending services at a tertiary mental health establishment from June 2021 to June 2022. …”
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Social Workers in Hospice and Palliative Care in Indian Contect: Voices from the field by Pallavi Mech, Dr Vasundharaa S Nair, Dr Priya Treesa Thomas

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Peran Media Sosial dalam Transformasi Proses Pembelajaran dan Interaksi Sosial pada Generasi Digital by Abas Firdaus Basuni, Tutuk Ningsih

“…However, it also poses negative impacts, including digital addiction, decreased learning concentration, plagiarism, reduced empathy, and social pressures that affect students' mental health. In the cognitive domain, social media addiction disrupts brain function, diminishes critical thinking skills, and weakens learning motivation. …”
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Effects of group music sessions on cognitive and psychological functions in healthy older adults by Takamitsu Shinada, Michio Takahashi, Akari Uno, Keishi Soga, Yasuyuki Taki, Yasuyuki Taki

“…IntroductionWith the rapid aging of the population worldwide and the prevalence of dementia and mental health problems among older adults, it is important to extend healthy life expectancy by maintaining brain and mental health. …”
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District-level differences in the distribution of mental and substance use disorders in Assam by Vijay Gogoi, Priyadarshee Abhishek, Soumik Sengupta, Indrajeet Banerjee, Samir Sarma, H. Sobhana, Sonia P. Deuri, Kangkan Pathak, Gautham M. Sukumar, Vivek Benegal, Girish N. Rao, Mathew Varghese, Gopalkrishna Gururaj

“…These differences need to be accounted for during the implementation of mental health programs in the state.…”
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Exploring motivation, goals, facilitators, and barriers to adopt health behaviors at retirement age: a focus group study by Paula Collazo-Castiñeira, Rocío Rodríguez-Rey, Gisela I. Delfino, Alfonso J. Cruz-Jentoft, Eva Topinková, Peter J. M. Weijs, Josje D. Schoufour, Macarena Sánchez-Izquierdo

“…Conclusions Facilitating social networks and addressing mental health issues could aid engagement in health behaviors among this population. …”
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An Active Inference Model of the Optimism Bias by Elizabeth L. Fisher, Christopher J. Whyte, Jakob Hohwy

“…Associated with improved quality of life, optimism bias is considered to be adaptive and is a promising avenue of research for mental health interventions in conditions where individuals lack optimism such as major depressive disorder. …”
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Didactic Strategies for Autonomous Learning and their Impact on the Health of Students from a University in Lambayeque by Gioconda del Socorro Sotomayor Nunura, Doris Díaz de Angulo, Nelly Dioses Lescano, Humberto Iván Morales Huamán, Roberth Manuel Rivas Manay, José Alberto Silva Siesquén, Antenor Vásquez Muñoz

“…<br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> teaching strategies were used to promote autonomous learning that allowed students to: select, organize, process and elaborate information; likewise, to develop motivation and self-regulation for awareness and control of their learning and improve mental health, by reducing stress levels.…”
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Teaching, assessment and best practice in undergraduate psychiatry education in the UK: cross-sectional survey by Deepika Sharma, Thomas Hewson, Sridevi Sira Mahalingappa, James Fallon, Declan Hyland, Seri Abraham, Alexa Sidwell, Subodh Dave

“…Curriculum coverage of common mental disorders, assessment skills and mental health law was broadly consistent, although exposure to psychiatric subspecialties varied. …”
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Impact of Internet Usage on Depression Among Older Adults: Comprehensive Study by Lin Guo, Yunwei Li, Kai Cheng, Ying Zhao, Wenqiang Yin, Ying Liu

“… BackgroundDepression is a widespread mental health issue affecting older adults globally, with substantial implications for their well-being. …”
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Efficacy of High-Voltage Pulsed Radiofrequency in Zoster-Associated Pain: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review by Yinghao Song, Ziheng Yu, Jingjing Guan, Haisheng Wu, Jinglang Zhang, Liu Qiaoling, Min Yuan, Xinzhi Cheng, Bingyu Ling

“…Zoster-associated pain (ZAP) is often refractory to conventional treatments and can seriously affect patients’ physical and mental health. High-voltage pulsed radio frequency (H-PRF) is a new method for treating ZAP with pulse voltages above 60 V or even up to 100 V. …”
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The Impact of Campus Soundscape on Enhancing Student Emotional Well-Being: A Case Study of Fuzhou University by Qing Liang, Shucan Lin, Linwei Wang, Fanghuan Yang, Yanqun Yang

“…The sound environment plays a critical role in affecting students’ mental health, learning efficiency, and overall well-being. …”
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A data-driven cluster analysis to explore cognitive reserve and modifiable risk factors in early phases of cognitive decline by Sara Bernini, Alice Valcarenghi, Elena Ballante, Federico Fassio, Marta Picascia, Elena Cavallini, Matteo Cotta Ramusino, Alfredo Costa, Tomaso Vecchi, Cristina Tassorelli, Sara Bottiroli

“…., socio-demographic characteristics, cognitive functioning, and mental health. The analysis revealed two clusters, which were composed by 27 and 43 patients characterized by protective (Cluster 1) and unprotective (Cluster 2) everyday life habits, respectively. …”
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Prevalence And Social Factors Associated With Postpartum Depression In Urban Areas Of Pakistan: Cross-Sectional Study by Muhammad Moeed Azwar Bhatti, Muhammad Saarim Ashraf, Hafsa Bhatti, Mahwash Jamil, Kaniz Mukhdooma, Zainab Ibrahim

“…Keywords: Postpartum Depression, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Urban Population, Mental Health, Social Support, Public Health. …”
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MAOA uVNTR Polymorphism Influence on Older Adults Diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus/Systemic Arterial Hypertension by Gabriel Moura Alves Seixas, Renata de Souza Freitas, Caroline Ferreira Fratelli, Calliandra Maria de Souza Silva, Luciano Ramos de Lima, Marina Morato Stival, Silvana Schwerz Funghetto, Izabel Cristina Rodrigues da Silva

“…Monoamine oxidase (MAO) is involved in several biological processes associated with well-being and mental health, and alterations in its function might directly impact various mental disorders. …”
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