Sexual dimorphism in the response to antidepressant therapy: Biological basis and clinical implications declaration of competing interests author contributions by Nedeljković Jelena, Stanić Dušanka, Petrović Jelena, Ivanović Ana, Ilić Miloš, Nikolašević-Stojković Gorana, Pejušković Bojana, Pešić Vesna

“…Depression represents a complex mental health problem worldwide, affecting millions of people and causing significant societal and personal distress. …”
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The influence of sex on sleep characteristics in the adult and older adult population: findings from the EPISONO sleep study by Mayra dos Santos Silva, Priscila Farias Tempaku, Priscila Farias Tempaku, Monica Levy Andersen, Monica Levy Andersen, Sergio Tufik, Sergio Tufik, Dalva Poyares, Dalva Poyares

“…IntroductionSleep is a restorative behavior and is critical for overall health, but differences in sleep patterns between men and women can be seen over the years.AimTo prospectively analyze the polysomnographic findings of adults and older adults who participated in two editions of EPISONO, according to sex.MethodsThe population-based prospective longitudinal study included 688 individuals. …”
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Portrait global de l’exposition aux contraintes psychosociales au travail des paramédics québécois by Sandrine Hegg-Deloye, Patrice Brassard, Jérôme Prairie, Dominique Larouche, Nathalie Jauvin, Angelo Tremblay, Philippe Corbeil

“…Psychosocial constraints at work are a major concern, since they can have a pathogenic effect on the mental and physical health of workers. The purpose of this study was to provide an overview of these constraints in paramedics in Quebec. …”
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Identification and characteristics of distressed patients with coronary heart disease and insufficiently controlled medical risk factors: baseline findings and sex differences from... by Christoph Herrmann-Lingen, Christoph Herrmann-Lingen, Monika Sadlonova, Monika Sadlonova, Monika Sadlonova, Monika Sadlonova, Monika Sadlonova, Ingrid Becker, Kristina Bersch, Franziska Geiser, Martin Hellmich, Ingrid Kindermann, Matthias Michal, Mariel Nöhre, Astrid Petersmann, Astrid Petersmann, Rolf Wachter, Rolf Wachter, Rolf Wachter, Birgit Herbeck Belnap, Birgit Herbeck Belnap, Christian Albus

“…They also had a lower rate of previous coronary bypass surgery (21.0% vs. 39.2%, p<0.001). A mental disorder had been diagnosed in 54% of all randomized patients and 42% had previously received mental health treatment, both reported substantially more frequently by women than men (both p<0.001). …”
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The Effect of Gender Differences on Psychological Well-being of Lecturers by Ema Yudiani, Jesyia Meyrinda, Siti Khosiyah, Husna Dendara

“…Previous studies on gender differences in mental health has reported significantly different results. …”
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Psychological impact and coping mechanisms among sudanese medical students: a study on anxiety, depression, behavioral, and cognitive changes post COVID-19 lockdown and ongoing con... by Ali Awadallah Saeed, Ahmad Mohammad Al Zamel, Abrar Abdu Abass, Aisha Ahmed Mohammed, Fidaaldeen Adil Abdallh, Hiba Elhadi Ali, Nooralain Mohammed Hassan, Raad Mohammed Osman, Toga Abdelmutaal Mohammed, Azza Osman Yousif, Lamya Bashir Eisa

“…Mental, social, and cognitive healths are included. …”
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HEALING LANDSCAPES: THE EFFECTS OF ITS PARAMETERS ON DIFFERENT GENDER (CASE STUDY: ERAM GARDEN & AZADI PARK OF SHIRAZ-IRAN) by Mina Razmara, Hajar Asadpour, Malihe Taghipour

“…Abstract_ Healing Landscapes are spaces that help people to reduce their stress and improve their mental health. In Iranian culture, historic gardens and urban parks (in recent decades) can be useful to create healing landscapes. …”
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A Study on The Sandwich Generation Differences in Level of Work-Family Conflict and Marital Satisfaction among Working Couple by Devancy Sharinda Mangkey, Karel Karsten Himawan

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Physical Performance and Activity in Older Prostate Cancer Survivors in Comparison with Population-based Matched Controls by Reidun Sletten, Marit Slaaen, Line Merethe Oldervoll, Håvard Kjesbu Skjellegrind, Jūratė Šaltytė Benth, Lennart Åstrøm, Øyvind Kirkevold, Sverre Bergh, Bjørn Henning Grønberg, Siri Rostoft, Asta Bye, Paul Jarle Mork, Ola Berger Christiansen

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Quality of life in university students with overweight and obesity: Differences by sex by Jesús Alberto García García, Julio Cufarfán López

“…Methodology: The SF-36v2 questionnaire was used to measure the functional health and wellness from eight dimensions: physical function, physical role, body pain, general health, vitality, social function, emotional role and mental health. …”
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Quality of life and psychological and gastrointestinal symptoms after cholecystectomy: a population-based cohort study by Eivind Ness-Jensen, Kristian Hveem, Stian Lydersen, Arne Talseth, Tom-Harald Edna

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Study psychoemotional status in patients planning keratorefractive surgery using SMILE procedure by I.V. Dutchin, O.V. Kolenko, O.B. Dutchina, E.L. Sorokin, Yu.V. Kutuzova

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Psychosocial and pharmacologic interventions for problematic methamphetamine use: Findings from a scoping review of the literature. by Mona Hersi, Kim Corace, Candyce Hamel, Leila Esmaeilisaraji, Danielle Rice, Nicole Dryburgh, Becky Skidmore, Gary Garber, Amy Porath, Melanie Willows, Paul MacPherson, Beth Sproule, Jorge Flores-Aranda, Chandlee Dickey, Brian Hutton

“…Studies involving individuals who use methamphetamine, including key subgroups (e.g. those with mental health comorbidities; adolescents/youths; gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men) were sought. …”
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Piloting creative engagement strategies to explore themes of parenthood with fathers by Iryna Culpin, Iryna Culpin, Catherine Lamont-Robinson, Mark Billington, Matthew James, James Prewett, Gareth Ward, Mireia Bes Garcia, Giovanni Biglino, Giovanni Biglino

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Implementation of Virtual and Face-to-Face Childbirth Preparation Training for the Spouses of the Primiparous Women to Reduce the Fear of Childbirth, Improve the Pregnancy Experien... by Zari Doaltabadi, Leila Amiri-Farahani, Seyedeh Batool Hasanpoor-Azghady

“…Background. Men have a special role to play in promoting maternal and child health during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period. …”
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Exploring the psychological impact of working during COVID-19 on medical and nursing students: a qualitative study by Ruth Riley, Louise Griffin

“…Study undertaken between January and May 2020.Participants A purposive sample of eight medical (six women and two men) and seven nursing (all women) students who worked >2 weeks in a healthcare setting during the COVID-19 pandemic (from 1 March 2020 onwards).Results Four core themes with corresponding subthemes were identified: (1) COVID-19 sources of distress—working conditions, exposure to suffering, death and dying, relationships and teams, individual inexperience and student identity, (2) negative impact on mental health and well-being—psychological and emotional distress, delayed distress, exhaustion, mental ill health, (3) protective factors from distress—access to support, environment, preparation and induction, recognition and reward, time for breaks and rest and (4) positive experiences and meaningful outcomes.Conclusions Student pandemic deployment has had a significant negative impact on students’ psychological well-being, as a result of demanding working conditions, unprecedented exposure to death and suffering and lack of preparation for new job roles. …”
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Influence of Life Style Factors on Barrett’s Oesophagus by A. Horna Strand, T. Franzén

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on psychotropic prescribing: a systematic review by Nikolaos Mastellos, Marie line El Asmar, Kanika I Dharmayat, Antonio J Vallejo-Vaz, Ryan Irwin, Swettha Mahesarajah

“…Objectives The global prevalence of mental health disorders has risen significantly since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Long-Term Time in Target Range for Systolic Blood Pressure Since Childhood and Midlife Arterial Stiffness by Yang Wang, MD, PhD, Han Qi, PhD, Hao Jia, MD, Dan Wang, MD, Yue Sun, MD, Bo-Wen Zhang, MPH, Ming-Fei Du, MD, Gui-Lin Hu, MD, Zi-Yue Man, MD, Chao Chu, MD, PhD, Xiao-Jun Yang, MPH, Teng Zhang, MD, Tong-Shuai Guo, MD, Xi Zhang, MD, Yu Yan, MD, Zheng Liu, PhD, Ming-Ke Chang, MD, Hao Li, MD, Fang-Yao Chen, PhD, Yu-Ming Kang, PhD, Jie Ren, MD, Zu-Yi Yuan, MD, PhD, Ling Zhang, PhD, Jian-Jun Mu, MD

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Some Psychometric Properties of Lithuanian Thinking and Language Dysfunction Scale (TALD) by Karolina Petraškaitė, Neringa Grigutytė

“…The results of all dimensions and the overall assessment allow excellent separation of those who suffer from mental health disorders from those who not, and the objective positive symptoms can differentiate schizophrenia or schizoaffective patients from depression ones the most effectively. …”
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