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View article: Forms of interventions for problematic usage of the internet: A scoping review
Forms of interventions for problematic usage of the internet: A scoping review Open
Background and aims This scoping review aims to identify current forms of interventions for Problematic Usage of the Internet (PUI) to inform more effective intervention and policy-making initiatives grounded in robust empirical evidence. …
View article: The phenomenology of psilocybin: transformative insights for research and clinical practice
The phenomenology of psilocybin: transformative insights for research and clinical practice Open
Introduction Considering the increasing evidence supporting psilocybin’s efficacy in therapeutic settings, it is essential to deepen our understanding of its subjective meanings and effects to enhance its integration into psychotherapy. Cu…
View article: Mental effects and potential therapeutic use of kratom/mitragynine
Mental effects and potential therapeutic use of kratom/mitragynine Open
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a traditional Southeast Asian plant used medicinally since the 19th century. Recently, leaf extract products have become popular in Europe and the US, where the FDA classifies them as “new dietary ingredients…
View article: An exploratory study of the safety profile and neurocognitive function after single doses of mitragynine in humans
An exploratory study of the safety profile and neurocognitive function after single doses of mitragynine in humans Open
The present study suggests that low doses (5-10 mg) of mitragynine may cause subjective feelings of stimulation and enhance attention, while the highest dose (40 mg) may cause inhibitory feelings of amnesia and distress. Mitragynine doses …
View article: Use patterns of classic, novel, and herbal opioids
Use patterns of classic, novel, and herbal opioids Open
View article: Captagon: A comprehensive bibliometric analysis (1962–2024) of its global impact, health and mortality risks
Captagon: A comprehensive bibliometric analysis (1962–2024) of its global impact, health and mortality risks Open
View article: Dynamic Topic Modeling of Kratom Use and Experiences: Insights on 13 years of Reddit Discussions
Dynamic Topic Modeling of Kratom Use and Experiences: Insights on 13 years of Reddit Discussions Open
Traditionally used in Southeast Asia for common ailments, kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is increasingly being adopted in other regions for the self-treatment of pain, mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and dependence or managi…
View article: Childhood Trauma, Mentalization and Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms in a Non-Clinical Sample: A Mediation Analysis Study.
Childhood Trauma, Mentalization and Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms in a Non-Clinical Sample: A Mediation Analysis Study. Open
The findings contribute to elucidate the complex relationships between CT, mentalization capacity, and OCS, supporting the possibility that mentalization impairments, arising from CT, may affect top-down control mechanisms thus contributin…
View article: The Relationship of Frailty with Psychopathology, Childhood Traumas and Insecure Attachment in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Investigation
The Relationship of Frailty with Psychopathology, Childhood Traumas and Insecure Attachment in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Investigation Open
View article: A Preliminary Inventory of Kratom <i>(Mitragyna Speciosa)</i> Products and Vendors on the Darknet and Cryptomarkets
A Preliminary Inventory of Kratom <i>(Mitragyna Speciosa)</i> Products and Vendors on the Darknet and Cryptomarkets Open
In recent years, the online sale of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), a Southeast Asian plant with both medicinal and psychoactive properties, has raised health concerns mainly due to the uncontrolled diffusion of adulterated kratom-rela…
View article: Clinical Implications of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) Use: a Literature Review
Clinical Implications of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) Use: a Literature Review Open
View article: Dissociative experiences of compartmentalization are associated with food addiction symptoms: results from a cross‐sectional report
Dissociative experiences of compartmentalization are associated with food addiction symptoms: results from a cross‐sectional report Open
View article: Guselkumab for the treatment of severe plaque psoriasis in a schizophrenia patient
Guselkumab for the treatment of severe plaque psoriasis in a schizophrenia patient Open
A wide range of comorbid conditions are associated with psoriasis, many studies have drawn attention to a higher prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities in psoriatic population. Herein, we present a case of a Caucasian 44-years-old man suf…
View article: Problematic Use of the Internet Mediates the Association between Reduced Mentalization and Suicidal Ideation: A Cross-Sectional Study in Young Adults
Problematic Use of the Internet Mediates the Association between Reduced Mentalization and Suicidal Ideation: A Cross-Sectional Study in Young Adults Open
Suicide is a major public health problem, and it is urgent to investigate its underlying clinical and psychological concomitants. It has been suggested that low mentalization skills and problematic use of the internet (PUI) are factors tha…
View article: A case of twins affected by psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and autism: Five years of efficacious and safe treatment with Secukinumab
A case of twins affected by psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and autism: Five years of efficacious and safe treatment with Secukinumab Open
We report the case of two monozygotic twins, which were diagnosed as ASDs and psoriasis at the age of 4 years. At the time of diagnosis, the first of the homozygote twins (“twin A"—80 kg, BMI 35), had a severe psoriasis affecting the entir…
View article: A systematic review of (pre)clinical studies on the therapeutic potential and safety profile of kratom in humans
A systematic review of (pre)clinical studies on the therapeutic potential and safety profile of kratom in humans Open
Introduction Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical plant traditionally used as an ethnomedicinal remedy for several conditions in South East Asia. Despite the increased interest in its therapeutical benefits in Western countries, littl…
View article: The association between social media addiction and eating disturbances is mediated by muscle dysmorphia-related symptoms: a cross-sectional study in a sample of young adults
The association between social media addiction and eating disturbances is mediated by muscle dysmorphia-related symptoms: a cross-sectional study in a sample of young adults Open
View article: Exploring the use of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) via the YouTube data tool: A novel netnographic analysis
Exploring the use of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) via the YouTube data tool: A novel netnographic analysis Open
View article: Can Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) Alleviate COVID-19 Pain? A Case Study
Can Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) Alleviate COVID-19 Pain? A Case Study Open
Among the symptoms of COVID-19 fever, general malaise, pain and aches, myalgia, fatigue, and headache can affect the quality of life of patients, even after the end of the acute phase of the infection and can be long lasting. The current t…
View article: Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) use in severe mental illness (SMI) patients: Potential changes in the phenomenology of psychiatric diseases
Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) use in severe mental illness (SMI) patients: Potential changes in the phenomenology of psychiatric diseases Open
Objective Literature is quite poor about the clinical effects of novel psychoactive substances (NPS) and the long‐term consequences of NPS use in psychiatric patients. Consequently, it is of the greatest interest to examine which effects N…