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Substance Abuse among Male Adolescents in Dhaka North City: A Comparative Study on Causes, Consequences, Knowledge, and Attitudes

Anik Mahmud · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Aims: This study aimed to assess the causes, consequences, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of substance abuse among male adolescents in Dhaka North City and compare the knowledge between male adolescents attending schools and colleges who do not use drugs and substance abus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1421

Alopecia Areata's Psychological Impact on Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Work Productivity: A Scoping Review

Kimberly Morton Cuthrell & Lorena Abad Jiménez · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the abrupt loss of hair in distinct patches, which can manifest on the scalp or any other place of the body with hair. Although it is essentially a dermatological condition, its psychological effects on individuals go bey...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1420

The Influence of Social and Economic Motivational Factors in the Performance of Health Professionals Involved in Mental Health Care in Douala, Littoral Region of Cameroon

Emmanuel Nforlem Chiamanji, Judith Lum Ndamukong-Nyanga & Nju Curly Ijang · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Aim: Social and economic motivational factors can influence the performance of health workers. This and has special importance in mental health. In low and middle-income countries, health professionals are essential for the delivery of mental health interventions. However, inadeq...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1419

Emergency and Urgent Care Network: Analysis of the Stroke Care Line According to Care Times and Outcomes

Karina Fonseca de Souza Leite, Rubia Laine de Paula Andrade, Mariana Gaspar Botelho Funari de Faria, Igor Simões da Silva Isaac, Kamila Santos Ferreira, Juan Lacalle Remigio, Millene Rodrigues Camilo, Octavio Marques Pontes Neto & Aline Aparecida Monroe · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Background: Given the importance of acute stroke care for public health in terms of its burden and consequences like disability and death, evidence-based practice has directed the development of clinical protocols and operational guidelines to care of the populations affected by...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1418

Assessing Quality of Life: A Comparative Study among Patients with Schizophrenia, Bipolar Affective Disorder, and Healthy Control in a South Indian Tertiary Care Setting

Dafney Viola Sequeira, Benison Binny, Nameerah Javed, Vinod K Mathew & Kasthuri Pandiyan · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Aim: To assess and compare the quality of life (QOL) of patients with schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) patients and healthy control. Methods: This is an observational study carried out in MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Bengaluru, India. The WHOQOL-BREF...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1416

The Role of Social Media Platforms and Online Initiatives in Addressing and Creating Awareness about Mental Health Problems in the Youth and Adult Population

Noha Shalaby · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

In recent years, the role of social media platforms and online initiatives in addressing and creating awareness about mental health problems has become increasingly significant. There is no doubt about the fact that social media platforms play a very important role in destigmatiz...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1417

Exploring the Incidences Behind Childhood Maltreatment in Childhood and its Association with the Prevalence of Depression and PTSD in Teenagers

Noha Shalaby · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

The exploration of childhood trauma and its profound impact on the mental health of teenagers has garnered increasing attention in contemporary research. This study delves into the incidences of childhood trauma and investigates its association with the prevalence of depression a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1414

Mental Health Assessment of Medical Students in Tanta University: A Cross Sectional Study

Aya M. El Neanay, Amr A. Haiba, Eiman Adel Hasby, Mai Abd Elraoof Eissa & Hossam Eldin Fathallah Elsawy · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2023

Background: Mental health disorders are common in university students, where the most common of them include substance abuse, anxiety, and mood disorders. College students are in a transitory age that’s accompanied by various stressors and during which diverse mental health probl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2023/v20i4413

Influence of Psycho-Demographic Factors on Sexual Dysfunction among People Living with Disabilities

O. T. Oladele, A. O. Adejumo, S. F. Agberotimi, S. A. Ojedokun, O. A. Opadola & T. A. Alatishe · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2023

Background: Nigeria has roughly 12 million citizens living with disabilities. Prevalent social stigmas often discriminate against their social, physical and psychological well-being which directly or indirectly affects their sexual life. This study aimed to assess the influence o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2023/v20i4411

Role of Primary Health Team in Promoting Mental Health of Adolescent Students: A Systematic Review

Thiago Nogueira Silva, Claudia Mara de Melo Tavares, Marilei de Melo Tavares, Marcia Cristina Moccellin, Marcelle Ignacio Rebello, Fabiana Ramos Vargas, Laís Mariano de Paiva & Luciana Silverio Alleluia Higino da Silva · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2023

Aim: The purpose of this study is to identify, through an integrative review, the strategies implemented in partnership with the primary care team that contribute to promoting the mental health of adolescents at school. Methods: 2,791 studies were identified, 389 in PubMed, 389 i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2023/v20i4410

Sleep Disturbances as a Manifestation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Kimberly Morton Cuthrell & Nikolaos Tzenios · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2023

Sleep disturbances are complex elements of many neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), intellectual and developmental disabilities, and insomnia. Sleep disturbances are caused by a variety of factors,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2023/v20i4409

A Comprehensive Review on Pathophysiology and Alternative Therapies for Parkinsons Disease

M. Gangaraju, P. Sravya, N. V. L. Suvarchala Reddy V, K. V. Srinija & K. Keerthana · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2023

A neurological disorder is one in which neurons in the cerebral or peripheral nerves gradually lose their ability to operate before dying. Unfortunately, there is presently no treatment for degenerative diseases, only an arrest down of the disease's progression. There are actuall...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2023/v20i4408

Burn Out and Psychological Distress among Care Givers of Dementia Patients Attending the Out Patient Geriatric Clinics of Two Nigerian Tertiary Health Institutions

Friday E. Okwaraji, Godwin C. Onyebueke & Okwor Esther Nwakaego · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2023

Aim: This study investigated burnout and psychological distress among 460 caregivers of dementia patients attending the outpatient geriatric clinics of two Nigerian tertiary health institutions.  Study Design: The study used the descriptive cross sectional study design. Place and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2023/v20i4407

A Diet that is Gone too Far

Asma Sagheer Khan, Nazish Zulfiqar, Iqra Tariq, Fazeelat Nazir & Tayyaba Bashir · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2023

Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by extreme food restriction, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image. This literature review synthesizes key research on the psychological, neurobiological, and genetic factors associated with anorexia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2023/v20i4406

Alzheimer's Repairs through the Role of Ketogenic Diet

Asma Saghir Khan, Nazish Zulfiqar, Saliha Naseer & Maryam Iftikhar · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2023

Alzheimer's disorder is a devastating neurodegenerative ailment characterized by cognitive decline and reminiscence loss. As the look for powerful treatments continues, researchers have begun investigating the ability of the ketogenic food regimen to manage the signs and symptoms...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2023/v20i4405