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Integrative Psychocardiology: Strategies for Managing Mental and Cardiac Risks in Oncology Patients

Kimberly Morton Cuthrell · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2025

A Holistic Approaches to Mitigate Mental and Cardiac Health Risks in Cancer Patients are discussed. Cardiovascular problems are notable adverse consequences of cancer therapies, encompassing chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy. Psychocardiology emphasizes the importance of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2025/v22i1467

A Systematic Review on Pharmacological Interventions in Borderline Personality Disorder: Efficacy, Safety, and Management Challenges

Aymun Razzak BS, Dena Kamel BS, Nada Alhaj BS, Mohammed Omar Almosa BS, Ismail Eter BS & Omar Abdelaziz MD · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2025

Background: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex psychiatric condition characterized by emotional instability, impulsivity, and interpersonal difficulties. Pharmacotherapy is commonly used in addition to psychotherapy to manage specific symptom domains of BPD. This...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2025/v22i1465

Sociodemographic Correlates and Prevalence of Work-Related Stress among Child Healthcare Workers in Nigeria

Okechukwu C. · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2025

Background: Work-related stress (WRS) refers to the harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when job demands exceed workers' capabilities, resources, or needs. WRS in healthcare is associated with low job satisfaction, reduced efficacy, and poor health outcomes. This...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2025/v22i1466

Prevalence of Postpartum Depression and Associated Factors during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study in a Medium-Sized City, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Tâmaro C. Mendes, Raíssa L. Ramos, Júlia S. B. Silva, Gustavo M. O. Rezende, Ingrid Beatriz T. Faleiro, Larissa R. Souto, Laura Luísa O. Elias, Mariana A. Braga, Thainara L. Carmo, Hélbio de O. Miranda, Camila de Lima & Rogério F. Macedo · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2025

Aims: To identify the prevalence and the factors associated with postpartum depression (PPD) during the COVID-19 pandemic, in Teófilo Otoni, MG, Brazil. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study that included 183 puerperal women aged 18 and 42 years, who were attended at the c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2025/v22i1464

The Psychology and Psychopathology of Ultrarunning: Mental Health and Psychiatric Insights into Extreme Endurance Athletes

Owen R. Thornton & Wenjun Li · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2025

Ultrarunning, characterized by covering distances beyond the standard 42.195 km marathon, has emerged as a compelling model for exploring the interplay between extreme endurance performance and mental health. Recent ultrarunning psychology research underscores that these athletes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2025/v22i1463

Profile of Patients with Ischemic Stroke Accident in a Regional Hospital of Piauí, Brazil

Maria Luzinete Rodrigues da Silva, Samuel Marques da Silva, Debora Marques da Silva, Francivaldo de Deus Coelho, Maria Madalena Gomes Pereira Máximo, Izabel Cristina da Silva Carvalho, Adelzira Rodrigues Cardoso, Fabricio Peruna de Jesus, Iago Orleans Pinheiro Monteiro, Elias da Silva, Giovanna Balancieri Pereira, Helberty Carlos dos Santos, Magno De Oliveira & Henrique Almeida Assis Costa · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Objective: To analyze the profile of patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke at a regional hospital. This is an epidemiological, retrospective, descriptive, and documental study with a quantitative approach. Methodology: The study population consisted of a sample of 70 patients d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i6462

Evaluation of Preoperative and Postoperative Anxiety Levels among Surgical Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Aishwarya Rakesh, Abhirup Nag, Beulah Milton & Akhil Arun · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Background: Surgical procedures, while crucial for medical treatment, often induce significant psychological stress, particularly preoperative and postoperative anxiety. This anxiety can adversely affect clinical outcomes, including increased pain perception, delayed wound healin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i6461

Nutritional Attributes of Moringa oleifera Via Antioxidants and Anti-inflammatory Responses Abates Aluminum Chloride Induced Neurobehavioral Deficits, Biogenicamines Imbalance and Hippocampal Neurodegeneration in Adult Male Wistar Rats

Ogunlade B. · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Background: Chronic aluminum toxicity induces cellular alterations and oxidative stress thereby causing neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. This study elucidated the nutritional constituents of Moringa oleifera (MO) on aluminum-chloride (AlCl3) induced AD in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i6460

Neuroprotective Effects of Curcuma longa and Rosmarinus officinalis Extracts on Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in the Brains of Alcohol-treated Rats

Okwakpam, F. N, Wopara, I, Ofuru, V.O, Nzor, J & Igwe, F.U · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Background: Neurological disorders remain a global health challenge. Chronic alcohol consumption induces damage to the brain that can cause various forms of dementia. An abundance of acetaldehyde is produced by excessive alcohol consumption and accumulates in the body to induce o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i6459

Clinical Perspectives of Managing Epilepsy Across Different Patient Populations with a Focus on Brivaracetam: A Cross-sectional Study among Indian Physicians

Manjula S & Krishna Kumar M · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Objective: To evaluate clinicians' preferences, prescribing patterns, and clinical experiences with brivaracetam compared to other antiepileptic drugs, particularly levetiracetam, in the management of epilepsy across different patient populations. Methodology: This cross-sectiona...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i6458

Orexants, Orexin Receptor Antagonists: Novel Therapeutic Agents for Insomnia Disorder

Akshitha Kandukuri, Haritha Pasupulati & Satyanarayana SV Padi · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Insomnia is when a person feels difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, often associated with complications, such as fatigue, sleepiness, etc. Insomnia may cause disruptions in daytime physical and mental abilities. Orexins or hypocretins are the neuropeptides secreted from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i6457

Prevalence of the Common Side Effects of SSRI in the Primary Care in Saudi Arabia

Saleh Abdulrahman Almulhim, Abdulrahman Saleh Almulhim, Yousef Kamel Alshammari, Abdullatif Abdulmohsen Alnaim, Omar Saleh Almulhim, Majed Asaad Alghamdi, Omar Mohammed AlDaej, Abdullah Nabeel Almulhim, Fawaz Mania Almutairi & Hesham Maher Alsuqair · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Background: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are widely prescribed for the treatment of mood disorders, including depression and anxiety. While SSRIs are generally well-tolerated, they can be associated with a range of side effects that can impact patient adherence...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i6456

Neuroscientific Approaches to Understanding Adolescent Susceptibility to Substance Abuse

Kelechi Nelson Adindu, Ogbonnaya Nwagwu AJAH, Komolafe Samuel AYOWALE, Emeka Darlington ONOCHIE, Nkechi Rita ENEMUO & Chukwuka David OKORIE · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Adolescence is a pivotal developmental stage characterised by significant neurobiological changes that heighten susceptibility to substance abuse. This period is marked by the maturation of the brain regions responsible for decision-making and impulse control, alongside an increa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i6455

Unravelling Tamoxifen’s Neuroprotective Effects against Manganese-Induced Neurodegeneration, Cognitive Impairment and Hippocampal Damage Via the Nrf-2 Pathway in Adult Male Wistar Rats

Ewaoluwa P. Owoyemi, Babatunde Ogunlade, Mojisola A. Olawale & Ayodeji S. Boboye · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Aims: Neurodegenerative diseases pose a serious threat to public health. Manganese (Mn) is a metal necessary for biological systems; however, it can become hazardous at high concentrations, causing neurological damage. This study explores tamoxifen's potential to protect against...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i6454

Simple Geographic Distribution of Patients with Stroke According to their Medical Care Financing System in a Private University Hospital

Ekarini Daroedono & Nurhadi Wicaksono · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Aims: To reveal the geographical distribution of stroke patients in a private university hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia according to their address and further divide them into three sub group of using universal health coverage (UHC) vs other type of insurance ((OTI) vs private no...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i6453