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View article: An observational study on gray matter volume and white matter integrity in suicide attempters with bipolar I disorder
An observational study on gray matter volume and white matter integrity in suicide attempters with bipolar I disorder Open
Background: Bipolar disorder (BD) is associated with a high risk of lifetime suicide attempts, but relatively few neuroimaging studies have investigated suicidality in the context of BD. Aim: The study aimed to assess the white matter (WM)…
View article: The Interplay of Chronic Stress and Cancer: Pathophysiology and Implications for Integrated Care
The Interplay of Chronic Stress and Cancer: Pathophysiology and Implications for Integrated Care Open
Background Cancer‐associated depression is a multifaceted condition that arises from the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in individuals diagnosed with cancer. Understanding this condition involves exploring how c…
View article: Resting-state fMRI in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder patients compared to healthy controls
Resting-state fMRI in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder patients compared to healthy controls Open
Introduction Previous resting-state fMRI studies have found hypoconnectivity between the areas underlying default mode and salience networks in OCD patients. A general dysconnectivity has been observed between the frontoparietal network an…
View article: Cross‐Cultural Validation of the Binge Eating Disorder Screener‐7 (<scp>BEDS</scp>‐7) Across 42 Countries
Cross‐Cultural Validation of the Binge Eating Disorder Screener‐7 (<span>BEDS</span>‐7) Across 42 Countries Open
Objective This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Binge Eating Disorder Screener‐7 (BEDS‐7) across 42 countries and 26 languages, assessing its reliability and validity as a screening tool for binge‐eating disorder…
View article: Identification and comprehensive characterization of moral disapproval and behavioral dysregulation-based pornography-use profiles across 42 countries
Identification and comprehensive characterization of moral disapproval and behavioral dysregulation-based pornography-use profiles across 42 countries Open
Background and aims The Moral Incongruence Model of Pornography Use proposes that pornography-use-related problems may be present due to problematic pornography use (PPU) and/or moral disapproval (MD) of pornography use. Despite some suppo…
View article: Motives for pornography use and women's sexual wellbeing: Insights from a 42-country study
Motives for pornography use and women's sexual wellbeing: Insights from a 42-country study Open
Background and aims Despite a growing body of research on pornography use among women, there is a lack of understanding of the problematic versus non-problematic nature. The current study aimed to investigate the relationship between women…
View article: Beliefs about Auditory Hallucinations and their Correlation with Symptom Severity and Functioning in Schizophrenia
Beliefs about Auditory Hallucinations and their Correlation with Symptom Severity and Functioning in Schizophrenia Open
Background: Auditory hallucinations (AH), a core positive symptom of schizophrenia, cause significant distress which may be influenced by the patient’s beliefs about voices. Aims: We aimed to explore beliefs about AH, correlation between b…
View article: Cross-Cultural Validation of the Sexual Desire Inventory (SDI-2) in 42 Countries and 26 Languages
Cross-Cultural Validation of the Sexual Desire Inventory (SDI-2) in 42 Countries and 26 Languages Open
Sexual desire is a complex construct with important implications for sexual functioning and well-being. In this research, we translated the Sexual Desire Inventory (SDI-2), a widely used scale for assessing sexual (desire), into 25 languag…
View article: Cross-cultural Validation of the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX) in 42 Countries and 26 Languages
Cross-cultural Validation of the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX) in 42 Countries and 26 Languages Open
Introduction The Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale (ASEX) is a brief questionnaire that evaluates five major aspects of sexual function: sex drive, arousal, erectile function/vaginal lubrication, ability to reach orgasm, and satisfaction wi…
View article: Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis: Unveiling the Potential Mechanisms Involved in Stress-Induced Alzheimer’s Disease and Depression
Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis: Unveiling the Potential Mechanisms Involved in Stress-Induced Alzheimer’s Disease and Depression Open
The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis plays a pivotal role in the body's response to stress, orchestrating the release of glucocorticoids. In chronic scenarios, these glucocorticoids contribute to various neurological disorders, in…
View article: Evaluating the factor structure and measurement invariance of the 20-item short version of the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale across multiple countries, languages, and gender identities
Evaluating the factor structure and measurement invariance of the 20-item short version of the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale across multiple countries, languages, and gender identities Open
The UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Model and the various psychometric instruments developed and validated based on this model are well established in clinical and research settings. However, evidence regarding the psychometric validity, reliabi…
View article: COVID-19 vaccine attitudes among mental health professionals in the WHO’s global clinical practice network
COVID-19 vaccine attitudes among mental health professionals in the WHO’s global clinical practice network Open
Although COVID-19 vaccines have demonstrated efficacy, there is variability in health professionals’ attitudes towards these agents. Factors associated with mental health professionals’ attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination are not well u…
View article: An fMRI Based Study of the Neural Correlates of OCD Sub-Types
An fMRI Based Study of the Neural Correlates of OCD Sub-Types Open
Aims 1. To study the neural correlates of OCD using functional MRI. 2. To compare the neural correlates of the pure washer dimension of OCD with other dimensions of OCD and healthy controls. Methods It was a cross-sectional, case-control s…
View article: Implementation of the International Classification of Diseases 11th revision behavioural indicators for disorders of intellectual development with co‐occurring autism spectrum disorder
Implementation of the International Classification of Diseases 11th revision behavioural indicators for disorders of intellectual development with co‐occurring autism spectrum disorder Open
Background The classification of mental, behavioural and neurodevelopmental disorders in the World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases 11th revision (ICD‐11) includes a comprehensive set of behavioural indicators…
View article: The short version of the Sexual Distress Scale (SDS-3): Measurement invariance across countries, gender identities, and sexual orientations
The short version of the Sexual Distress Scale (SDS-3): Measurement invariance across countries, gender identities, and sexual orientations Open
The SDS-3 has a unidimensional factor structure and appears to be valid and reliable for measuring sexual distress among individuals from different countries, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
View article: Global cross-cultural validation of a brief measure for identifying potential suicide risk in 42 countries
Global cross-cultural validation of a brief measure for identifying potential suicide risk in 42 countries Open
View article: Cross-Cultural Adult ADHD Assessment in 42 Countries Using the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale Screener
Cross-Cultural Adult ADHD Assessment in 42 Countries Using the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale Screener Open
Objective: We analyzed adult ADHD symptoms in a cross-cultural context, including investigating the occurrence and potential correlates of adult ADHD and psychometric examination of the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) Screener. Method:…
View article: Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy-based evaluation of metabolic abnormalities in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and caudate nucleus in treatment-naïve patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder
Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy-based evaluation of metabolic abnormalities in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and caudate nucleus in treatment-naïve patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder Open
Background: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common psychiatric disorder whose underlying pathophysiology is insufficiently understood. The pathophysiology of OCD may be related to abnormalities in the biochemistry of neurotransmit…
View article: Ethical Challenges in Clinical Care of Suicidal Patients
Ethical Challenges in Clinical Care of Suicidal Patients Open
Suicide management is attended with ethical dilemmas. Philosophical positions like respect for life (which generally accords with the theological position), autonomy, duty to others, and utilitarianism; as well as legal requirements provid…
View article: Psychometric properties of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) across cross-cultural subgroups, genders, and sexual orientations: Findings from the International Sex Survey (ISS)
Psychometric properties of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) across cross-cultural subgroups, genders, and sexual orientations: Findings from the International Sex Survey (ISS) Open
View article: Longitudinal Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Stress and Occupational Well-Being of Mental Health Professionals: An International Study
Longitudinal Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Stress and Occupational Well-Being of Mental Health Professionals: An International Study Open
Background Increased levels of occupational stress among health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic have been documented. Few studies have examined the effects of the pandemic on mental health professionals despite the heightened de…
View article: The eleven-item Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST-11): Cross-cultural psychometric evaluation across 42 countries
The eleven-item Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST-11): Cross-cultural psychometric evaluation across 42 countries Open
View article: Clinical and Social Correlates of Duration of Untreated Psychosis and Impact on Short-Term Outcome in Patients with First-Episode Psychosis
Clinical and Social Correlates of Duration of Untreated Psychosis and Impact on Short-Term Outcome in Patients with First-Episode Psychosis Open
Background: The duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) impacts symptomatic and functional outcome in patients with psychosis. Objectives: This study assessed DUP, its association with sociodemographic and clinical factors and its impact on …
View article: Compulsive sexual behavior disorder in 42 countries: Insights from the International Sex Survey and introduction of standardized assessment tools
Compulsive sexual behavior disorder in 42 countries: Insights from the International Sex Survey and introduction of standardized assessment tools Open
Background and aims Despite its inclusion in the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases, there is a virtual paucity of high-quality scientific evidence about compulsive sexual behavior disorder (CSBD), especially in …
View article: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Assessment and Management of Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Assessment and Management of Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder Open
INTRODUCTION Delimitation of the topic and target group This guideline uses the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) diagnosis of "borderline personality disorder".[1] The guideline is intended…
View article: Therapeutic assessment as a brief and intensive intervention for avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, belching, and histrionic personality disorder: A case report
Therapeutic assessment as a brief and intensive intervention for avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, belching, and histrionic personality disorder: A case report Open
A 26-year-old female was hospitalized with complaints of repeated vomiting and weight loss (18 kg in 8 months); and incessant belching and nausea/regurgitation for 30 days subsequent to her COVID-19 treatment. After all the normal medical …
View article: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire-Based Study to Assess Anxiety among Healthcare Professionals in India during COVID-19 Pandemic
A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire-Based Study to Assess Anxiety among Healthcare Professionals in India during COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Background and Aims: Coronavirus has resulted in unique challenges to the healthcare professionals. The pandemic has affected the mental health of healthcare professionals, which may impact their ability to provide care to patients. We aim…
View article: Philosophy of Childhood and Its Implications for the Age of Consent
Philosophy of Childhood and Its Implications for the Age of Consent Open
The philosophy of childhood which deals with issues related to conception about childhood, children’s rights, and moral status, etc., is important for clarifying attitudes towards the children in care provision and ethical and legal conund…
View article: Cultural Expression of Anxiety Symptoms in Kannada Language: A Qualitative Study
Cultural Expression of Anxiety Symptoms in Kannada Language: A Qualitative Study Open
Background: In anxiety disorders, culture is important in symptom presentation and help-seeking. Most tools for anxiety disorders are not validated in India and thus might not capture culture-specific aspects of anxiety. This study aims to…
View article: COVID-19 Through a Cultural Lens
COVID-19 Through a Cultural Lens Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic was global in terms of its spread, restrictions, and economic consequences.[1] However, striking differences were observed in different societies and groups in terms of transmission rates, mortality, poli…