Aims: This study aimed to assess the causes, consequences, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of substance abuse among male adolescents in Dhaka North City and compare the knowledge between male adolescents attending schools and colleges who do not use drugs and substance abus...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1421
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the abrupt loss of hair in distinct patches, which can manifest on the scalp or any other place of the body with hair. Although it is essentially a dermatological condition, its psychological effects on individuals go bey...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1420
Aim: Social and economic motivational factors can influence the performance of health workers. This and has special importance in mental health. In low and middle-income countries, health professionals are essential for the delivery of mental health interventions. However, inadeq...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1419
Karina Fonseca de Souza Leite, Rubia Laine de Paula Andrade, Mariana Gaspar Botelho Funari de Faria, Igor Simões da Silva Isaac, Kamila Santos Ferreira, Juan Lacalle Remigio, Millene Rodrigues Camilo, Octavio Marques Pontes Neto & Aline Aparecida Monroe·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2024
Background: Given the importance of acute stroke care for public health in terms of its burden and consequences like disability and death, evidence-based practice has directed the development of clinical protocols and operational guidelines to care of the populations affected by...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1418
Aim: To assess and compare the quality of life (QOL) of patients with schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) patients and healthy control. Methods: This is an observational study carried out in MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Bengaluru, India. The WHOQOL-BREF...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1416
In recent years, the role of social media platforms and online initiatives in addressing and creating awareness about mental health problems has become increasingly significant. There is no doubt about the fact that social media platforms play a very important role in destigmatiz...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1417
The exploration of childhood trauma and its profound impact on the mental health of teenagers has garnered increasing attention in contemporary research. This study delves into the incidences of childhood trauma and investigates its association with the prevalence of depression a...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1414
Background: Mental health disorders are common in university students, where the most common of them include substance abuse, anxiety, and mood disorders. College students are in a transitory age that’s accompanied by various stressors and during which diverse mental health probl...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2023/v20i4413
Background: Nigeria has roughly 12 million citizens living with disabilities. Prevalent social stigmas often discriminate against their social, physical and psychological well-being which directly or indirectly affects their sexual life. This study aimed to assess the influence o...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2023/v20i4411
Thiago Nogueira Silva, Claudia Mara de Melo Tavares, Marilei de Melo Tavares, Marcia Cristina Moccellin, Marcelle Ignacio Rebello, Fabiana Ramos Vargas, Laís Mariano de Paiva & Luciana Silverio Alleluia Higino da Silva·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2023
Aim: The purpose of this study is to identify, through an integrative review, the strategies implemented in partnership with the primary care team that contribute to promoting the mental health of adolescents at school. Methods: 2,791 studies were identified, 389 in PubMed, 389 i...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2023/v20i4410
Sleep disturbances are complex elements of many neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), intellectual and developmental disabilities, and insomnia. Sleep disturbances are caused by a variety of factors,...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2023/v20i4409
A neurological disorder is one in which neurons in the cerebral or peripheral nerves gradually lose their ability to operate before dying. Unfortunately, there is presently no treatment for degenerative diseases, only an arrest down of the disease's progression. There are actuall...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2023/v20i4408
Aim: This study investigated burnout and psychological distress among 460 caregivers of dementia patients attending the outpatient geriatric clinics of two Nigerian tertiary health institutions. Study Design: The study used the descriptive cross sectional study design. Place and...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2023/v20i4407
Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by extreme food restriction, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image. This literature review synthesizes key research on the psychological, neurobiological, and genetic factors associated with anorexia...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2023/v20i4406
Alzheimer's disorder is a devastating neurodegenerative ailment characterized by cognitive decline and reminiscence loss. As the look for powerful treatments continues, researchers have begun investigating the ability of the ketogenic food regimen to manage the signs and symptoms...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2023/v20i4405