Zar, Vershima Daniel, UMAR, Ibrahim, Barifaa Gbenwee, Joy Mbatesen Tivde, Raheem Mohammed A, Udo Winifred, Ochigbo Enenu, Emmanuel Etim Clement & Bashir Idris·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2025
Background: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a significant public health issue prevalent during adolescence, serving primarily as a maladaptive coping mechanism for psychological distress. While its correlates are well-documented in Western contexts, a critical gap exists in un...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i6528
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity, and it affects mostly children and adolescents by causing significant impairment in their developm...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i6527
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a critical diagnostic tool offering detailed visualization of soft tissues without ionizing radiation. Despite its widespread use in high-income countries, access remains limited in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) due to high costs, in...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i6526
Background: Adolescence is characterized by a neurodevelopmental mismatch between a mature, hyper-reactive limbic system and an immature prefrontal cortex (PFC). This imbalance predisposes adolescents to impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, and vulnerability to maladaptive inter...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i6525
Introduction: This study aimed to describe a scoping review protocol to map the forms of matrix support received by Family Health Strategy teams for the promotion of adolescent mental health. Materials and Methods: The method proposed in The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) manual w...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5524
Isabela Dourado de Carvalho, Laryssa Trindade, Laiane Moraes Dias, Adonias Brito dos Santos Júnior, Camila Miranda Pereira, Natália De Almeida Façanha, Rudival Faial De Moraes Júnior, Gabriela Ladeia da Silva, Yuri De Sousa Azevedo, Raissa Barbosa De Arêde, Daniel Oliveira Kato, Valdenira de Jesus Oliveira Kato, Ana Paula Sabado Feio, Jefferson Lazarini de Aquino, Paulo Lucas Paes Duarte & Matheus Moreira de Melo·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2025
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the functional, clinical, and cognitive profiles of hospitalized older adults in a general hospital in the Brazilian Amazon, contributing to understanding the relationship between frailty, cognitive decline, and functionality during hospitalizat...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5523
Background: The gut microbiome exerts a profound influence on central nervous system (CNS) function through interconnected neural, immune, endocrine, and metabolic pathways. This “microbiota gut brain axis” has emerged as a compelling frontier in neuropsychiatric and neurodegener...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5522
Aim: This study aimed at identifying the association between sociodemographic and clinical variables in substance users and their readiness to change. Study Design: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Lagos...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5521
Eru, E.M, Theresa Ekpenyong Isamoh, Cyril Abang Agbor, Williams Afamuefuna Nnenna, Michael Effiong Oku, Onne Eru Mba, Eric Agim Agaba, Gabriel Udo Udo-Affah, Adinya Blessing Umari & Anozeng Oyono Igiri·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2025
Cognitive dysfunction represents a continuum of cognitive decline with mild cognitive impairment making the intermediate stage between normal cognitive aging and dementia. Mild cognitive impairment may progress to dementia resulting in a substantial loss of cognitive abilities an...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5519
Zar, Vershima Daniel, Agbaje Samson, Gimbason Daniel Mairafi, Jibrin M. D., UMAR, Ibrahim, Yohanna Wamanyi, Emmanuel Etim Clement, Bashir Idris & Umar Jibril El-Muqaddas·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2025
The study investigated the role of self-esteem and parental attachment in the relationship between mental health states (specifically depression and anxiety) and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury among in-school adolescents in Gboko Local Government Area. Three specific objectives with co...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5520
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