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Advancing Equitable Mental Healthcare: A Comprehensive Review of Existing Literature on Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed, and Culturally Adaptive Counselling Practices

Onyii Henry · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

Mental healthcare systems worldwide continue to struggle with the translation of therapeutic ideals into equitable practice. Three intersecting paradigms have emerged as central to this endeavour: person-centred counselling, which prioritises the therapeutic relationship and clie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i4573

Provisional Early-onset Bipolar Disorder with Phonological Reading Disorder and Attachment-related Difficulties in a Child Exposed to Severe Parental Conflict: A Case Report

Giovanna Azevedo Rodrigues, Fernando Martins Castanheira Júnior, Luiz Costa & Marcelo Caixeta · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

Background: Severe mood dysregulation in childhood requires careful differentiation among episodic bipolar-spectrum illness, chronic irritability, trauma-related responses, anxiety, neurodevelopmental conditions, sleep disturbance, and environmental stress. Diagnostic uncertainty...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i4572

Effect of Psychoeducation on Mental illness Symptoms Recognition and Psychosocial Support among Relatives of Patients Admitted in Selected Psychiatric Hospitals in Southwest of Nigeria

O. I. Adeyemi, A. Ishola & I. O. Ayantunde · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

Background: Relatives of patients with mental illness play an important role in recognising symptoms, supporting treatment, and providing psychosocial care. This study assessed the effect of psychoeducation on recognition of mental illness symptoms, psychosocial support, and know...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i4571

The Impact of Virtual Reality Therapy on Depressive Symptoms: A Critical Review

Nonso Francis Ifezuoke, Kolloju Suchitha, Oyeniyi Tofunmi, Ezinne Regina Uzendu, Munachimso Emesobum & Iordaah Cherish Agabi · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

Depression remains one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, and existing pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments leave a substantial proportion of affected individuals without adequate symptom relief. Virtual reality (VR) has emerged over the past decade as a c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i4570

Moderation and Path Analysis: Exploring Trajectories of Burden of Care, Somatization and Depression among Informal Caregivers of Children with Congenital Heart Disease

Oluwatobiloba Ajibola Okeniyi, Bede Chinonye Akpunne, Obaloluwa David Adeyemo, Stephen Ikechukwu Akpunne & Elizabeth Nkechi Akpunne · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

Aims: This study investigated the relationships among burden of care, somatization and depression among informal caregivers of children living with congenital heart disease at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Study Design: A cr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i4569

Psychosocial Factors Associated with Depression among Secondary School Students in Ile- Ife, Nigeria

Godknows Chiamaka Osarhiaekhimen, Abieyuwa Tari-ere Oshodin, Oluwadamilola Tolulope Owati, Anushka Holkar, Mithra Sindhu Madhu, Chijioke Chizoba Egwu, Aamna Arshad Baig, Yetunde Precious Akinpelu, Enoobong Effiong Essien, Arinze Praisejah Nweke, Chukwudi Jeffrey Ekweozor, Juliet Ugochi Umerah, Tolulope Christopher Awe & Godswill Chekwube Asogwa · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

Background of the Study: The relationship between psychosocial factors is fundamental to understanding the rising prevalence of depressive symptoms among secondary school students globally. In sub-Saharan Africa, where adolescents navigate socioeconomic instability and restrictiv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i4568

Psychological Distress and Social Burden of Infertility: A Cross-sectional Study of Women in Zamfara State, Nigeria

Oigene Sunday Michael, Gandu Ahmadu Aminu, Orji-Okafor, Euphemia Cheta, Felix Fiavor, Nura Ishaka, Rukkaya Abdullahi Bala & Mohammed Dantani Dangana · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

Background: Infertility is a major reproductive and public-health concern that may be accompanied by psychological distress, social stigma, and marital strain, particularly in pronatalist settings where childbearing is strongly linked to family continuity and social identity. Thi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i4567

A Systematic Review of the Cultural Adaptation of Third-wave Psychotherapies for Youth in Saudi Arabia with Common Mental Health Problems

Yousef Aljohani, Seonaid Cleare, Craig Melville & Hamish J. McLeod · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

This systematic review examined the cultural adaptation and reported effectiveness of third-wave psychotherapies for youth in Saudi Arabia with common mental health problems. The review followed PRISMA guidance and included studies in which at least 75% of participants were aged...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i4566

Landau-Kleffner Syndrome (LKS) Presenting with Acquired Aphasia and Absence Seizures: A Case Report

Shabbir I. Malapara, Harun Siddiqui, Mohammad Qaim Rizvi, Geetika Srivastava & Sumaiya Shamshi · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

Landau-Kleffner syndrome is an uncommon epileptic encephalopathy of childhood characterised by acquired language regression, epileptiform electroencephalographic abnormalities, seizures and variable behavioural disturbance. This case report describes a 7-year-old boy with a one-y...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i4564

Reconstruction after Burns: Where Surgery Meets Psychological Healing

Sara Karti, Meryem Katif, Chaimaa El Moustakim, Marouane Habla, El Harti Amine & Mounia Diouri · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

Burn injuries represent among the most devastating forms of physical trauma, leaving survivors to navigate complex trajectories of surgical reconstruction, functional rehabilitation, and profound psychological adaptation. This critical review examines the convergence of reconstru...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i4565

Influence of Cyberbullying Involvement on Psychological Distress among in-School Adolescents in Nigeria

Elizabeth Nkechi Akpunne, Olusola Iyabode Akinbobola, Bede Chinonye Akpunne, Daniel Oluwasanmi Kumuyi & Andrew Tunade Dosumu · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

Background: Even though adolescents in Nigeria are increasingly using technology and internet-based devices, there is still a severe lack of research on cyberbullying and its possible effects on Nigerian students. Aim of the study: This study investigates the prevalence of cyberb...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i4563

Prevalence and Antecedents of Postpartum Psychosis among Postnatal Mothers in Lusaka Zambia’s First level Hospitals

Choongo Mulungu, Jenipher Zulu, Choolwe Sianchapa, Mable Nachimata & Astridah Kona Yihemba Maseka · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

Background: Maternal mental health remains an under‑researched area in Zambia, with postpartum psychosis (PPP) representing the most severe but least documented psychiatric emergency among postnatal mothers. This study investigated the prevalence and antecedents of postpartum psy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i3562

Application of the Roy Adaptation Model in the Care of a Patient with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

G. Aruna, P. Kalaiselvi, S. D. Manoranjitham & Santhi Lithiya Johnson · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

The use of theoretical models in the nursing practice helps in developing and implementing excellent and wholistic nursing care for the patients.  One of the commonly used theoretical models in nursing is the Roy Adaptation Model, which focuses on promoting an individual's adapta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i3561

Equitable and Culturally Responsive Digital Rehabilitation Counseling in the United States: A Scoping Review of Policy Pathways

Cornelia Ifeoma Ejoh · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digital transformation of mental health and rehabilitation counseling services in the United States. This shift has expanded access to care, but it has also exposed persistent inequities that affect underserved populations. Object...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i3560

Predictive Analytics for Early Detection of Youth Mental Health Risks in Underserved Schools

Christopher Ugbong Akeke, Tunbosun Oyewale Oladoyinbo, Moses Abuobelye Akeke, Asmau Abubakar Abdulmalik & Michael Bengie-Ungwubel Ala · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2026

Adolescent mental health issues are increasing, with many students reporting sadness and anxiety. Schools can help identify early warning signs, but limited resources often delay timely support, especially in underserved areas. This study explored predictive analytics as a school...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2026/v23i3559