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View article: Exploring the Effects of Psilocybin on Depression and the Mediating Role of the 5-HT2A Receptor: A Systematic Review
Exploring the Effects of Psilocybin on Depression and the Mediating Role of the 5-HT2A Receptor: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a significant public health concern, and current treatments often have limitations in effectiveness and adherence. Psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms, is being explo…
View article: Neuropsychological Aspects, Drug Use and Traits of Psychopathy in Homicidal Teenagers: a Mixed Explanatory Approach
Neuropsychological Aspects, Drug Use and Traits of Psychopathy in Homicidal Teenagers: a Mixed Explanatory Approach Open
Introduction: The phenomenon of the adolescent in conflict with the law (ACL) affects everyone who engages in interpersonal violence. Objectives: To understand neuropsychological aspects of executive functions (EFs), impulsivity, anger, dr…
View article: Atuação do enfermeiro na abordagem das Diretivas Antecipadas de Vontade
Atuação do enfermeiro na abordagem das Diretivas Antecipadas de Vontade Open
Objetivo: Verificar o conhecimento teórico de enfermeiros paliativistas e/ou com experiência em cuidados paliativos (CP) sobre diretivas antecipadas de vontade (DAV). Métodos: Estudo transversal, descritivo quantitativo, com amostra de 20 …
View article: Impulsivity and Alcohol and Other Drugs Among Adult Inmates: A Systematic Review
Impulsivity and Alcohol and Other Drugs Among Adult Inmates: A Systematic Review Open
These findings underscore the importance of prevention and intervention strategies that integrate neuropsychological and educational components as fundamental elements of treatment and social reintegration efforts.
View article: Impulsividade e Controle Inibitório em Pré-Adolescentes e Adolescentes Expostos a Violência: Uma Revisão Sistemática
Impulsividade e Controle Inibitório em Pré-Adolescentes e Adolescentes Expostos a Violência: Uma Revisão Sistemática Open
Exposure to violence during development can lead to signifi cant structural and functional changes in the brain. One of the most aff ected regions is the prefrontal cortex, responsible for inhibitory control and impulsivity. This systemati…
View article: Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation as a Therapeutic Approach for Anxiety and Related Markers: Comprehensive Systematic Review
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation as a Therapeutic Approach for Anxiety and Related Markers: Comprehensive Systematic Review Open
The review highlights a lack of standardized protocols for using tDCS in treating anxiety. The methodological quality of most studies was critically low, per PRISMA guidelines. There was considerable variation in methodological approaches …
View article: Cognitive virtual games and cortisol: a prisma-based systematic review
Cognitive virtual games and cortisol: a prisma-based systematic review Open
Our results provided a comprehensive view of the intricate interplay between virtual cognitive games and cortisol dynamics, acknowledging both the potential stress-inducing and stress-alleviating effects of gaming. The implications of thes…
View article: The Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on addictive behaviors: an integrative review
The Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on addictive behaviors: an integrative review Open
Addictive behaviors and their impacts have been widely explored. Going through a pandemic moment requires further research since crisis situations involve higher propensity to dependency. The aim of this integrative review was to identify …
View article: Digital and Traditional Executive Function Assessment Tools (EFATs) for Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review of Psychometric Properties
Digital and Traditional Executive Function Assessment Tools (EFATs) for Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review of Psychometric Properties Open
Objective:To examine the available data on executive function assessment tools (EFATs) for healthy adults with respect to the following: assessed constructs; reliability; validity; and other psychometric properties. This review also seeks …
View article: Internet addiction, sleeping habits and psychological distress in Brazilian adolescents and young adults
Internet addiction, sleeping habits and psychological distress in Brazilian adolescents and young adults Open
Background The internet is widespread in modern society and has raised concerns about excessive usage and its consequences for different aging groups. Objective This study explores the relationships between internet addiction, sleep patter…
View article: Funções Executivas, Traços de Psicopatia e Comportamento Sexual em Adolescentes Privados de Liberdade em Rondônia
Funções Executivas, Traços de Psicopatia e Comportamento Sexual em Adolescentes Privados de Liberdade em Rondônia Open
Foram avaliadas as funções executivas, traços de psicopatia, idades da primeira relação sexual e trabalho de adolescentes em conflito com a lei. As hipóteses foram que haveria diferenças entre primários e reiterantes e o papel preditor des…
View article: Funções neuropsicológicas de meninas privadas de liberdade em unidade socioeducativa
Funções neuropsicológicas de meninas privadas de liberdade em unidade socioeducativa Open
OBJETIVO: A avaliação neuropsicológica tem alta relevância na adolescência e em situação de conflito com a lei, com privação de liberdade em instituições socioeducativas, pode auxiliar, compondo abordagens psicossociais que identifiquem as…
View article: Aspectos Neuropsicológicos e Uso de Drogas em Adolescentes Autores de Ato Infracional: Uma Revisão Sistemática
Aspectos Neuropsicológicos e Uso de Drogas em Adolescentes Autores de Ato Infracional: Uma Revisão Sistemática Open
The behavior of confl ict with the law engendered by adolescents is a phenomenon of great social impact that needs to be approached from an interdisciplinary perspective, considering it in the biopsychosocial context of human development. …
View article: Predictors of suicidal behavior in a sample of incarcerated individuals
Predictors of suicidal behavior in a sample of incarcerated individuals Open
A high prevalence of suicidal behaviors was observed among the study sample, with findings demonstrating that impulsivity moderately differentiates between the groups "with" and "without" suicidal ideation. Traumatic life events and substa…
View article: A Scoping Review on Energy Drink Consumption Among Adolescents and Young Adults
A Scoping Review on Energy Drink Consumption Among Adolescents and Young Adults Open
This scoping review aimed to identify empirical studies that have explored the use of energy drink consumption among adolescents and young adults. Method: A scoping review search was conducted in the following five databases: PubMed, Embas…
View article: Functional Connectivity and Disability in Multiple Sclerosis: a Cross-sectional Study
Functional Connectivity and Disability in Multiple Sclerosis: a Cross-sectional Study Open
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is characterized by an inflammatory demyelinating disease that affects the Central Nervous System (CNS). This disease results in lesions in the white and gray matter of the brain network architecture and can play an…
View article: Low serum uric acid levels and levodopa-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease
Low serum uric acid levels and levodopa-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease Open
Background Levodopa is the most used and effective medication for motor symptoms of Parkinson disease (PD), its long-term use is associated with the appearance of levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID). Uric acid (UA) is believed to play an imp…
View article: Low serum uric acid levels and levodopa-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease
Low serum uric acid levels and levodopa-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease Open
Background Levodopa is the most used and effective medication for motor symptoms of Parkinson disease (PD), its long-term use is associated with the appearance of levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID). Uric acid (UA) is believed to play an imp…
View article: Estresse pós-traumático, ansiedade e depressão em vítimas de queimaduras
Estresse pós-traumático, ansiedade e depressão em vítimas de queimaduras Open
There is a growing interest in the investigation of the emotional consequences related to burns. This study aimed to identify the prevalence of posttraumatic stress (PTSD), depression, and anxiety symptoms among burnt inpatients in the Hos…
View article: Agressividade, impulsividade e níveis de testosterona após tarefas motoras em jovens atletas de futebol
Agressividade, impulsividade e níveis de testosterona após tarefas motoras em jovens atletas de futebol Open
A testosterona influenciada pela competição pode fazer com que haja o aparecimento de comportamentos agressivos nos indivíduos participantes. O estudo teve como objetivo analisar como mudanças nos níveis de testosterona salivar, agressivid…
View article: Mental health of Brazilian students during the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of gratitude, optimism, and hope in reducing anxiety
Mental health of Brazilian students during the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of gratitude, optimism, and hope in reducing anxiety Open
The data confirm that family and religiosity are protective factors against mental illness, specifically non-adaptive anxiety. Furthermore, developing optimism as a protective factor makes it possible to experience less anxiety while hope …
View article: Relation between testosterone, cortisol and aggressive behavior in humans
Relation between testosterone, cortisol and aggressive behavior in humans Open
Aggression is an evolutionary behavior as it has a role in survival, increasing one’s access to food, shelter, status and reproduction. Testosterone and Cortisol are hormones often linked to aggressive behavior. We gathered and organized d…
View article: Aversiveness of errors and the error-related negativity (ERN): A systematic review on the affective states’ manipulations findings
Aversiveness of errors and the error-related negativity (ERN): A systematic review on the affective states’ manipulations findings Open
View article: Prevalence of internet addiction and its association to impulsivity, aggression, depression, and anxiety in young adult university students
Prevalence of internet addiction and its association to impulsivity, aggression, depression, and anxiety in young adult university students Open
The increasing availability of the Internet, although with many positive effects for most, has triggered addictive effects for part of the population. They experience social isolation due to Internet overuse and, when deprived of it, they …
View article: Behavioral Assessment of the Dysexecutive Syndrome (BADS): Adaptation and Validity Evidence
Behavioral Assessment of the Dysexecutive Syndrome (BADS): Adaptation and Validity Evidence Open
Executive functions are skills that allow an individual to direct their cognitive, behavioral and emotional functioning to goal achievement. In order to evaluate them, there are few ecologically valid instruments. Behavioral Assessment of …
View article: Prevalence and incidence of Parkinson’s disease and other forms of parkinsonism in a cohort of elderly individuals in Southern Brazil: protocol for a population-based study
Prevalence and incidence of Parkinson’s disease and other forms of parkinsonism in a cohort of elderly individuals in Southern Brazil: protocol for a population-based study Open
Introduction Parkinsonism is one of the most common neurological disorders affecting the elderly. Several population-based studies have determined the epidemiology of parkinsonism, mainly Parkinson’s disease (PD), but there is still little…
View article: 78 Complex regional pain syndrome following post-herpetic neuralgia
78 Complex regional pain syndrome following post-herpetic neuralgia Open
Background and Aims Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a rare condition with not fully understood pathophysiology. Most cases are triggered by trauma or nerve lesion and are characterized by abnormal sensory, motor, and/or trophic fi…
View article: Corticotropin-releasing factor infusion in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis of lactating mice alters maternal care and induces behavioural phenotypes in offspring
Corticotropin-releasing factor infusion in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis of lactating mice alters maternal care and induces behavioural phenotypes in offspring Open
View article: Análise Fatorial Confirmatória da Versão Reduzida da Escala de Impulsividade Barratt para Adolescentes
Análise Fatorial Confirmatória da Versão Reduzida da Escala de Impulsividade Barratt para Adolescentes Open
O objetivo geral foi avaliar a adequação da estrutura fatorial da versão brasileira da Barratt (BIS-11) para adolescentes de ambos os sexos e sugerir versão abreviada da escala com melhores propriedades psicométricas. Foram avaliados 304 a…
View article: Corticotropin-releasing factor receptor signaling and modulation: implications for stress response and resilience
Corticotropin-releasing factor receptor signaling and modulation: implications for stress response and resilience Open
Introduction In addition to their role in regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal-axis, corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) and its related peptides, the urocortins, are important mediators of physiological and pathophysiological…