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
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 poses a significant global health burden. Medical students, as future healthcare providers, play a crucial role in mental health service delivery, making their knowledge and attitudes toward mental illness essential for improving healthcare outcomes....
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i4508
Migration for educational purposes has become a defining feature of global higher education systems, with several universities in the global north, including the United Kingdom (UK), accounting for millions of students who migrate across borders to pursue academic qualifications...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i4507
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) usually occurs after traumatic occurrences that exceed the range of common human experience. The study investigates the prevalence of PTSD among schoolchildren in public schools in the city of Salé in Morocco. Our seconde objective for this st...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i4506
Arinze Queen U., Swetha Manoj, Onu S. Ngozi, Chiamaka Goodness Ujam, Darlyn .C. Ogbusu, Obasi Fortune . A., Ojeh F. Golden, Okonkwo Chukwuebuka . I., Eziechi E. Sandra, Katerina Paraskevas, Adetokunbo O. Priscilla, Prakrut Sethi, Theophilus Saudje, Okenwa D. Ada, Lawal Habiba & Akhaine J. Precious·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2025
Introduction: Postpartum depression and anxiety are critical maternal mental health issues, especially in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria, where mental health services are limited. These conditions can harm both mothers and their children and are often undiagnosed a...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i4505
Background: The widespread use of digital technologies has led to increased screen exposure among adolescents, raising concerns about their potential health implications. Prolonged screen time has been associated with various adverse outcomes, including obesity, problems with cog...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i4504
Background: Night shift employment is linked to various health consequences, especially among healthcare professionals. This study aims to evaluate the prevalent chronic illnesses among medical personnel working extended night shifts in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This study was a...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i4503
Muhammad Kabir Hasan Parvez, Mohammad Ashraful Siddiqui Pathan, Dil Mohammad Sazzadul Kabir Sabuz, Md. Asif Nowaz, Md. Enamul Hoque Khan, Md. Tanvir Rahman Shah, MMA Shalahuddin Qusar Biplob, Mohammad Sohel Al Mozahid, Md. Sazib Mian & Asaduzzaman Laskar·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2025
Background: Erectile disorder affects about 15% of men globally, with higher prevalence in developing countries. Effective assessment requires a standardized tool, but Bangladesh lacks a validated one. The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) is widely used to measure...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i4502
Rodolfo Isidro Bosch Bayard, Chukwum J. Okafor, Diane Millo Martin, Nahra A. Selemani, Fatma A. Mohamed, Yasini S. Hamisi, E. N Adejumo, Seyi Samson Enitan & Lorena Bosch Orihuela·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2025
Introduction: Public stigma involves negative stereotypes of dementia patients as burdensome, leading to social distancing, while self-stigma refers to individuals with dementia internalizing these views, affecting their mental well-being. Structural stigma encompasses systemic b...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i4501
Neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive decline pose significant global health challenges. The Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1) – nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway is a master regulator of cellular defense against oxidative stress and inflamma...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i4500
Mental health problems, including sadness and anxiety, have become important public health issues that affect more than 280 million people around the world. For treatment to work, it is important to diagnose problems early and start treatment right once. Unfortunately, standard t...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i4499