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View article: Ethical challenges in the therapeutic application of classical psychedelics for pediatric health conditions: A comprehensive review
Ethical challenges in the therapeutic application of classical psychedelics for pediatric health conditions: A comprehensive review Open
Classical psychedelics encompass psilocybin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), N, N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), and mescaline and are psychoactive substances that primarily function as agonists at the serotonin 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors …
View article: COVID-19 vaccination among nurses: the role of personal and professional beliefs according to the Health Belief Model
COVID-19 vaccination among nurses: the role of personal and professional beliefs according to the Health Belief Model Open
Aim: To explore the factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination uptake among nurses in Greece using the Health Belief Model (HBM). Design: A cross-sectional study. Methods: Data were collected using a structured questionnaire assessing demogr…
View article: An Interventional Study Exploring the Effects of Nutritional Psychoeducation on Emotional Eating After 3 Months
An Interventional Study Exploring the Effects of Nutritional Psychoeducation on Emotional Eating After 3 Months Open
Background/Objectives: Emotional eating may be a consequence of acquired cue reactivity, a lack of control, or an inaccurate link between episodic overeating and negative affect, according to a new analysis of its standard measurement. Thi…
View article: Prenatal stress, hormones, and fetal brain development: gender differences
Prenatal stress, hormones, and fetal brain development: gender differences Open
Prenatal stress is increasingly recognized as a critical factor influencing fetal brain development, with potential long-term risks for neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. This review explores the effects of prenatal stress on th…
View article: Beyond Physical Disability: The Social Cognition Challenges in Quality of Life Among Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Beyond Physical Disability: The Social Cognition Challenges in Quality of Life Among Multiple Sclerosis Patients Open
Background/Objectives: Social cognition impairment is common in multiple sclerosis (MS) and could implicate the well-being of patients by promoting difficulties in social interactions. This study investigated the relationship between socia…
View article: Assessing the Implementation and Awareness of Children’s Rights in Pediatric Hospital: A Comparative Study of Parents’ and Children’s Perspectives
Assessing the Implementation and Awareness of Children’s Rights in Pediatric Hospital: A Comparative Study of Parents’ and Children’s Perspectives Open
To evaluate and compare the awareness and implementation of children’s rights in pediatric hospital settings from the perspectives of parents and children, this study emphasizes ethical considerations in healthcare, focusing on communicati…
View article: Explainable Machine Learning in the Prediction of Depression
Explainable Machine Learning in the Prediction of Depression Open
Background: Depression constitutes a major public health issue, being one of the leading causes of the burden of disease worldwide. The risk of depression is determined by both genetic and environmental factors. While genetic factors canno…
View article: Explainable Machine Learning in the Prediction of Depression
Explainable Machine Learning in the Prediction of Depression Open
Background: Depression constitutes a major public health issue, being one of the leading causes of burden of disease worldwide. The risk of depression is determined by both genetic and environmental factors. While genetic factors cannot be…
View article: Beyond Physical Disability: The Social Cognition Challenges in Quality of Life Among Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Beyond Physical Disability: The Social Cognition Challenges in Quality of Life Among Multiple Sclerosis Patients Open
Introduction: Social cognition impairment is common in multiple sclerosis (MS) and could implicate the well-being of patients by promoting difficulties in social interactions. This study investigated the relationship between social cogniti…
View article: Psychometric properties and local normative references of PSC-17, RCADS-25, CATS-2, SNAP-IV, MCHAT-R/F, and CAST: data from a nationwide sample in Greece
Psychometric properties and local normative references of PSC-17, RCADS-25, CATS-2, SNAP-IV, MCHAT-R/F, and CAST: data from a nationwide sample in Greece Open
Health professionals in Greece face barriers in assessing child and adolescent mental health conditions due to the lack of instruments with evidence of validity in local samples. This study addresses this gap by evaluating the psychometric…
View article: Psychometric properties of the Greek-language Opinions Relative to Inclusion of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder scale (ORI-ASD) and Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale – Autism Spectrum Disorder (TSES-ASD)
Psychometric properties of the Greek-language Opinions Relative to Inclusion of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder scale (ORI-ASD) and Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale – Autism Spectrum Disorder (TSES-ASD) Open
Background In recent decades inclusion of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in mainstream settings has gained momentum all over the world. However, teachers’ attitudes to this have an impact on the success of implementing inclus…
View article: Ιnnovative Health Promotion Strategies: A 6-Month Longitudinal Study on Computerized Cognitive Training for Older Adults with Minor Neurocognitive Disorders
Ιnnovative Health Promotion Strategies: A 6-Month Longitudinal Study on Computerized Cognitive Training for Older Adults with Minor Neurocognitive Disorders Open
Minor neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) represent a transitional phase between normal cognitive aging and dementia, highlighting the importance of early interventions. This study assessed the efficacy of a structured 6-month computerized cog…
View article: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Interrelationships Among Mental Health, Nutritional Status and Lifestyle Factors of Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Pre- and Post-Covid Periods
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Interrelationships Among Mental Health, Nutritional Status and Lifestyle Factors of Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Pre- and Post-Covid Periods Open
Background/Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to detrimental effects on diverse aspects of the mental and physical health of the general population worldwide. The elderly are more susceptible to COVID-19 infection compared to younge…
View article: Predictive Markers of Post-Stroke Cognitive Recovery and Depression in Ischemic Stroke Patients: A 6-Month Longitudinal Study
Predictive Markers of Post-Stroke Cognitive Recovery and Depression in Ischemic Stroke Patients: A 6-Month Longitudinal Study Open
The growing number of stroke survivors face physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impairments, making stroke a significant contributor to global disability. Various factors have been identified as key predictors of post-stroke outcomes. Th…
View article: The mental health care system for children and adolescents in Greece: a review and structure assessment
The mental health care system for children and adolescents in Greece: a review and structure assessment Open
Background The mental health system in Greece faces challenges to complete its transition to a community-oriented model, having significant concerns for child and adolescent care due to lower coverage and service gaps. This component of th…
View article: Barriers to Access to Care Evaluation Scale - Proxy Report (BACE-PR): evidence of reliability and validity for caregivers reporting on children and adolescents with mental health concerns in Greece
Barriers to Access to Care Evaluation Scale - Proxy Report (BACE-PR): evidence of reliability and validity for caregivers reporting on children and adolescents with mental health concerns in Greece Open
Background To improve access to mental health care for children and adolescents, it is necessary to identify the barriers faced by their caregivers. The aim of this study is to identify these barriers in Greece and to investigate the relia…
View article: Experience of Service Questionnaire (ESQ) in children and adolescents: factor structure, reliability, validity, item parameters and interpretability of the parent version for practical use in Greece
Experience of Service Questionnaire (ESQ) in children and adolescents: factor structure, reliability, validity, item parameters and interpretability of the parent version for practical use in Greece Open
Background Health systems need tools to assess patient’s experience of service, but existing tools lack reliability and validity assessment. Our aim is to investigate the factor structure, reliability, validity, item parameters and interpr…
View article: The mental health care system for children and adolescents in Greece: a scoping review and structure assessment
The mental health care system for children and adolescents in Greece: a scoping review and structure assessment Open
The mental health system in Greece faces challenges to complete its transition to a community-oriented model, with particular concerns for child and adolescent mental care due to lower coverage and service gaps. The aim of this study is to…
View article: A Holistic Approach to Expressing the Burden of Caregivers for Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review
A Holistic Approach to Expressing the Burden of Caregivers for Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review Open
This systematic review explores the multifaceted challenges faced by caregivers of stroke survivors, addressing the global impact of strokes and the anticipated rise in survivors over the coming decades. Following the Preferred Reporting I…
View article: Probiotics’ Effects in the Treatment of Anxiety and Depression: A Comprehensive Review of 2014–2023 Clinical Trials
Probiotics’ Effects in the Treatment of Anxiety and Depression: A Comprehensive Review of 2014–2023 Clinical Trials Open
Changes in the gut microbiome can affect cognitive and psychological functions via the microbiota–gut–brain (MGB) axis. Probiotic supplements are thought to have largely positive effects on mental health when taken in sufficient amounts; h…
View article: Health-Related Quality of Life and Behavioral Difficulties in Greek Preschool Children with Developmental Language Disorder
Health-Related Quality of Life and Behavioral Difficulties in Greek Preschool Children with Developmental Language Disorder Open
Developmental language disorder (DLD) has a great impact on language skills as well as on a wide range of functioning areas, such as social and school functioning. In the present study, we aim to explore the Health-Related Quality of Life …
View article: Associations between Mediterranean Diet Adherence, Quality of Life, and Mental Health in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Study
Associations between Mediterranean Diet Adherence, Quality of Life, and Mental Health in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: The Mediterranean diet (MD) is well-known as a diet which may exert a protective effect against neurodegenerative diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS). To date, only a few clinical surveys have assessed the potential eff…
View article: Processing Speed and Attentional Shift/Mental Flexibility in Patients with Stroke: A Comprehensive Review on the Trail Making Test in Stroke Studies
Processing Speed and Attentional Shift/Mental Flexibility in Patients with Stroke: A Comprehensive Review on the Trail Making Test in Stroke Studies Open
The Trail Making Test (TMT) is one of the most commonly administered tests in clinical and research neuropsychological settings. The two parts of the test (part A (TMT-A) and part B (TMT-B)) enable the evaluation of visuoperceptual trackin…
View article: Assessment of quality of life, job insecurity and work ability among nurses, working either under temporary or permanent terms
Assessment of quality of life, job insecurity and work ability among nurses, working either under temporary or permanent terms Open
Temporary employment among nurses is associated with a lower sense of job security and well-being, and a higher prevalence of mental disorders, independently of age or gender without a significantly negative effect on their ability to work…