Morticians face unique occupational stressors due to repeated exposure to death, grief, and trauma, which may predispose them to high levels of occupational stress and psychological distress. This study sought to evaluate the coping strategies employed by morticians working in se...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5517
Introduction: The use of hormonal contraceptives represents a significant advancement in reproductive health, offering effective contraception and the management of gynecological conditions. However, their effects on psychiatric health remain a subject of debate. This article aim...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5518
Rodolfo Isidro Bosch Bayard, Kenechukwu M. Okafor, Chukwum J. Okafor, Diane Millo Martin, Othman Said Abdalla, Lorena Bosch Orihuela, Aniuska Palacios Noa & Emmanuel I. Obeagu·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2025
Introduction: Mental illness imposes a significant global health burden, often compounded by stigma that hinders care. Medical students, as future healthcare providers, play a crucial role in shaping perceptions of mental health and service delivery. Understanding their attitudes...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5516
Background: Although bipolar disorder (BD) typically begins in adulthood, early signs may manifest in different clinical forms. This article presents a case of an adolescent diagnosed with bipolar disorder who initially exhibited prodromal symptoms resembling Obsessive-Compulsive...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5515
Introduction: Adolescence is a period of high neuropsychological plasticity and vulnerability for the onset of psychotic symptoms. Diagnostic criteria validated in adults do not always capture the complex developmental dynamic and the overlap with anxiety, mood, and trauma, which...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5514
Background and objective: Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide, characterized by mood disturbances and neurobiological alterations. The gut–brain axis and oxidative stress have emerged as critical factors in its pathophysiology. Probiotics, through microbiome mod...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5513
Introduction: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline and memory loss, with limited effective therapeutic options available. Synthetic xanthone derivatives have recently garnered attention due to their diverse pharma...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5512
Background: Housing conditions are increasingly recognised as key social determinants of mental health, yet evidence from semi-urban Nigeria remains sparse. Objective: To quantify the prevalence and predictors of psychological well-being among adult residents of Ilobu, Erin-Osun...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5511
Abdullah Ahmad Aleidan, Mostafa Kofi, Ghada Alarfaj, Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Ali Alquraishi, Abdulrahman Mohammed Alshathri & Faisal Hisham Almedimegh·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2025
Background: Chronic migraine (CM) is a disabling neurological disorder frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated in primary care, despite its high prevalence and burden on patients and healthcare systems. Primary care physicians (PCPs) are the frontline providers for headache ma...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5510
This article presents a psychiatric analysis of the rapid growth of online betting (bets) in Brazil and its connections to the political structure of the country. Current data indicate that approximately 30% of Brazilians, mainly young men, have engaged in online bets, with alarm...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5509