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View article: Geographic inequalities in suicide mortality in Italy: Insights from spatial epidemiology
Geographic inequalities in suicide mortality in Italy: Insights from spatial epidemiology Open
Geographic disparities in suicide rates in Italy are linked to altitude and population density, with additional spatially structured influences. Sensitivity analyses confirmed that demographic factors play a limited explanatory role. These…
View article: Scrolling and Self: How Self-Esteem and Physical Activity Shape the Effects of Intagram Use on Eating Behavior in Universitary Students
Scrolling and Self: How Self-Esteem and Physical Activity Shape the Effects of Intagram Use on Eating Behavior in Universitary Students Open
Introduction The use of Social Networking Sites (SNS) has been continuously increasing in recent years [1], contributing to the rise of significant behavioral and psychological issues, especially when SNS are used as a coping mechanism for…
View article: Issues for DSM 6 – an Alternative Model for Neurodevelopmental Disorders to enhance nosological validity and clinical utility
Issues for DSM 6 – an Alternative Model for Neurodevelopmental Disorders to enhance nosological validity and clinical utility Open
The categorical diagnostic approach in the DSM‐5 for Neurodevelopmental Disorders often reveals significant limitations, as high rates of comorbidity are common across conditions such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and developmental co…
View article: Promoting healthy aging through intergenerational exchange and digital empowerment: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Promoting healthy aging through intergenerational exchange and digital empowerment: a pilot randomized controlled trial Open
Background Social isolation and loneliness are major public health concern among individuals aged 65 and older, as they are associated with increased risks of morbidity and mortality. Intergenerational programs have emerged as promising in…
View article: Transforming social media text into predictive tools for depression through AI: A test-case study on the Beck Depression Inventory-II
Transforming social media text into predictive tools for depression through AI: A test-case study on the Beck Depression Inventory-II Open
The characterization of mental states through assessment tools is a fundamental aspect in psychiatric and psychological clinical practice. In this context, standardized questionnaires based on Likert scales are often used for the assessmen…
View article: [Assisted suicide for patients suffering from severe depression. An unacceptable option that psychiatrists must fight with all their strength.]
[Assisted suicide for patients suffering from severe depression. An unacceptable option that psychiatrists must fight with all their strength.] Open
The debate on assisted suicide for patients suffering from severe depression raises complex issues spanning clinical, ethical, scientific, medico-legal, and cultural domains. This position paper asserts that such an option is unacceptable …
View article: An Integrated Cognitive Remediation and Recovery-Oriented Program for Individuals with Bipolar Disorder Using a Virtual Reality-Based Intervention: 6- and 12-Month Cognitive Outcomes from a Randomized Feasibility Trial
An Integrated Cognitive Remediation and Recovery-Oriented Program for Individuals with Bipolar Disorder Using a Virtual Reality-Based Intervention: 6- and 12-Month Cognitive Outcomes from a Randomized Feasibility Trial Open
Introduction: Achieving long-term impacts from cognitive remediation (CR) interventions is a key goal in rehabilitative care. Integrating virtual reality (VR) with psychoeducational approaches within CR programs has shown promise in enhanc…
View article: Lack of transparency on baseline pharmacological treatments in Clinical High-Risk for psychosis (CHR-P) may degrade precision: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Lack of transparency on baseline pharmacological treatments in Clinical High-Risk for psychosis (CHR-P) may degrade precision: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
The field of Clinical High-Risk for Psychosis (CHR-P) is a dynamic area within contemporary psychiatry and serves as a crucial testing ground for precision prognostic models. Nonetheless, some foundational aspects remain inadequately conce…
View article: Exploring the dynamic relationships between nocturnal heart rate, sleep disruptions, anxiety levels, and depression severity over time in recurrent major depressive disorder
Exploring the dynamic relationships between nocturnal heart rate, sleep disruptions, anxiety levels, and depression severity over time in recurrent major depressive disorder Open
Our findings underscore the mediating role of sleep disturbance in the effect of night resting HR on depression severity, and anxiety on depression severity. This insight has potential implications for early identification of indicators si…
View article: Early intervention in eating disorders: introducing the chronopathogram
Early intervention in eating disorders: introducing the chronopathogram Open
Eating disorders (EDs) pose significant challenges to mental and physical health, particularly among adolescents and young adults, with the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating risk factors. Despite advancements in psychosocial and pharmacologic…
View article: Development and Preliminary Validation of a Questionnaire to Assess Perceptions on the Implementation of UN CRPD Principles Concerning Social Inclusion and Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Municipalities
Development and Preliminary Validation of a Questionnaire to Assess Perceptions on the Implementation of UN CRPD Principles Concerning Social Inclusion and Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Municipalities Open
Background The present study aims to evaluate the preliminary content and face validity of the “ Perceptions on the Implementation of the CRPD in muniCIpalities Questionnaire (PICI-Q),” a self-report questionnaire built to assess the perce…
View article: Neuromodulatory techniques in eating disorders: From electroconvulsive therapy to transcranial magnetic stimulation and beyond: A mixed method systematic meta-review
Neuromodulatory techniques in eating disorders: From electroconvulsive therapy to transcranial magnetic stimulation and beyond: A mixed method systematic meta-review Open
Neuromodulation holds promise for treating EDs. Future studies should prioritize RCTs, objective outcome measures, longer follow-up for stability assessment, and comprehensive adverse event monitoring.
View article: Analysis of Suicidal Behavior in Adult Inpatients with Anorexia Nervosa: Prevalence of Suicide Attempts and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Associated Factors—Data Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Analysis of Suicidal Behavior in Adult Inpatients with Anorexia Nervosa: Prevalence of Suicide Attempts and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Associated Factors—Data Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Background/Objectives: Anorexia nervosa (AN) has a high mortality rate frequently related to suicidality; however, there are few studies on suicide attempts (SAs) and non-suicidal self-injuries (NSSIs) in adult inpatients with AN. This stu…
View article: L’espace vécu and Its Perturbations in Schizophrenia: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Altered Body-Centric Metrics—Personal and Peripersonal Space
L’espace vécu and Its Perturbations in Schizophrenia: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Altered Body-Centric Metrics—Personal and Peripersonal Space Open
Subtle distortions of the experience of lived space have long been associated with schizophrenia. Although a body-centric transformation of space is considered an essential component of anomalous subjective experience in schizophrenia, its…
View article: Early detection and intervention through the lens of the neurodevelopmental framework: the salience of developmental years and related services
Early detection and intervention through the lens of the neurodevelopmental framework: the salience of developmental years and related services Open
Summary Broadening prediction efforts from imminent psychotic symptoms to neurodevelopmental vulnerabilities can enhance the accuracy of diagnosing severe mental disorders. Early interventions, especially during adolescence, are vital as t…
View article: Corrigendum to: Mood Disorder Questionnaire Positivity in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Other Chronic Diseases
Corrigendum to: Mood Disorder Questionnaire Positivity in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Other Chronic Diseases Open
[This corrects the article on p. e17450179303653 in vol. 20 PMC11318155.].
View article: Mood Disorder Questionnaire Positivity in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Other Chronic Diseases including Screen Bipolar Disorders or Rhythm and Energy Dysregulation Syndromes (DYMERS)
Mood Disorder Questionnaire Positivity in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Other Chronic Diseases including Screen Bipolar Disorders or Rhythm and Energy Dysregulation Syndromes (DYMERS) Open
Introduction This study explores the issue of paper-and-pencil screening tests for bipolar disorder, often leading to false positives. It discusses hypotheses that connect MDQ positivity with sleep disorders, a decline in health-related qu…
View article: Hyperactivity and Risk for Dysregulation of Mood, Energy, and Social Rhythms Syndrome (DYMERS): Standardization of a Simple One-Item Screener versus the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ)
Hyperactivity and Risk for Dysregulation of Mood, Energy, and Social Rhythms Syndrome (DYMERS): Standardization of a Simple One-Item Screener versus the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) Open
Background: This study aims to verify the accuracy of item 10 on the energy level of the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12) in an item screening according to Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) results, providing a measure of hyper-energy. Met…
View article: Reliability and Factor Structure of the Well-Being and Respect for Human Rights Questionnaire in Measuring Caregivers' Perception
Reliability and Factor Structure of the Well-Being and Respect for Human Rights Questionnaire in Measuring Caregivers' Perception Open
Background This study has investigated perceptions of respect for users' rights among informal caregivers in mental healthcare settings, aligning with the guidelines outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with D…
View article: Does the Dysregulation of Social Rhythms Syndrome (DYMERS) be Considered an Essential Component of Panic Disorders?
Does the Dysregulation of Social Rhythms Syndrome (DYMERS) be Considered an Essential Component of Panic Disorders? Open
This editorial explores the role of hyperactivity and social rhythm dysregulation in bipolar disorder (BD) and related syndromes. Social Rhythm Dysregulation Syndrome (DYMERS) is proposed as a common vulnerability across various disorders,…
View article: Baseline Antipsychotic Dose and Transition to Psychosis in Individuals at Clinical High Risk
Baseline Antipsychotic Dose and Transition to Psychosis in Individuals at Clinical High Risk Open
Importance Emerging meta-analytical evidence indicates that baseline exposure to antipsychotics is associated with an increased risk of transitioning to psychosis in individuals at clinical high-risk for psychosis (CHR-P) and that such eff…
View article: Quality of Life in Palliative Care: A Systematic Meta-Review of Reviews and Meta-Analyses
Quality of Life in Palliative Care: A Systematic Meta-Review of Reviews and Meta-Analyses Open
Background The area of palliative care is a setting in which the evaluation of the quality of life (QoL) is fundamental. However, the topic has been covered from many different points of view, and there is a lack of comprehensive synthesis…