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Self-esteem and inner strengths: a network study in Thai university students with borderline personality disorder symptoms
IntroductionSelf-esteem is widely regarded as an important construct in the psychological functioning of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) symptoms. During emerging adulthood, fluctuations in self-esteem are often linked to emotional dysregulation and maladaptive adjustment; however, self-esteem has rarely been…
Research progress on addictive features and reward circuit mechanisms in non-suicidal self-injury and the feasibility of precision neuromodulation
Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) presents a significant public health challenge; however, its underlying neurobiological mechanisms remain insufficiently understood, limiting the development of targeted interventions. Emerging evidence suggests that NSSI exhibits core addictive features, such as compulsive urges and tolerance, which may…
Hair cortisol as psychotherapy process parameter – an inpatient pediatric psychosomatic study
IntroductionPediatric-psychosomatic inpatient therapy is an essential part of the German health care system for the treatment of mental disorders in children and adolescents. However, empirical research in this field remains scarce and limited to psychological parameters. This longitudinal naturalistic study…
Technology-Enhanced Peer Support for Depression in Older Adults: Single-Arm Mixed Methods Feasibility Study
Background: Depression in late life is often compounded by social isolation and barriers to care. There is limited study of technology-enhanced peer support for depression among older adults. Objective: This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a…
Fatherhood and addictive disorders: experiences and support needs – results of a qualitative interview study
ObjectivesParental addictive disorders are a major public health problem. Despite already known negative effects, the parental role of men seeking help is rarely acknowledged within addiction support services. This study aims to identify existing relations between fatherhood and addiction, and…
Targeted stool metabolomics suggests exploratory catecholamine- and tryptophan-linked metabolic features in autism spectrum disorder
BackgroundGut-brain axis dysregulation and microbiome-linked metabolic alterations have been implicated in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but the contribution of gut-derived neuroactive metabolites remains incompletely characterized.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional case-control study of 59 participants (32 ASD, 27 controls) and quantified 18…
Case Report: Delirium and complications resulting from the abuse of compound liquorice tablets
BackgroundCompound liquorice tablets is a cough-suppressing compound formulation containing opium powder and liquorice. With the strict regulation of traditional opioids, this medication has emerged as a novel alternative for substance abuse due to its easy accessibility and low cost; however,…
Mental health stigma among nursing students: current status and intervention strategies— an integrative review
ObjectiveAims to synthesize the current evidence on the prevalence of mental health stigma among nursing students and to summarize the interventions that have been developed and evaluated to reduce such stigma.MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, CINAHL, and Web…
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Biomarkers Could Help in Antidepressant Choice
Biomarkers could help identify people with depression who would gain most from treatment with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and those who would do better with another medication. The post Biomarkers Could Help in Antidepressant Choice appeared first on Inside…
South Korea’s hottest new bachelors are chip workers
Baek, a 35-year-old manager at the South Korean semiconductor titan SK Hynix, was enrolled in Sunoo, a matchmaking company based in Seoul, a year ago. In a move typical of anxious South Korean parents, his mother signed him up, hoping…
Impact of Short and Mistimed Sleep on Adolescents With ADHD: The Adolescent Attention and Circadian Timing Study
Conditions: ADHD Interventions: Behavioral: Aligned sleep extension; Behavioral: Misaligned sleep extension Sponsors: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati; National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Not yet recruiting
Diagnostic Accuracy and Safety of the Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Auxiliary Evaluation System (AHEF) in Chinese Children Aged 6 to 12
Conditions: Attention-Deficit; Hyperactivity Disorder Interventions: Diagnostic Test: AHEF Sponsors: Chongqing Jinsaixing Medical Technology Co., Ltd Not yet recruiting
MH-POWER for College Students on the Spectrum
Conditions: College Students on the Autism Spectrum With Mental Health Challenges Interventions: Behavioral: The MH-POWER program Sponsors: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; The American Occupational Therapy Foundation Recruiting
Efficacy of “DBT-LIVE”, an Identity Skills Training Program, for Borderline Personality Disorder.
Conditions: Treatment 1:Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Treatment as Usual Interventions: Behavioral: DBT LIVE; Behavioral: TAU Sponsors: Universidad Europea de Valencia Not yet recruiting
Email-Delivered Digital Positive Affect Intervention for Young Adults in Zimbabwe
Conditions: Depression Symptoms Interventions: Behavioral: Email-Delivered Positive Affect Intervention; Behavioral: Psychoeducational Control Sponsors: Vilnius University; University of Zimbabwe Not yet recruiting
Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Based Psychoeducation Program on Internet Addiction and Academic Procrastination Tendency in Nursing Students
Conditions: Internet Addiction; Procrastination Interventions: Behavioral: Cognitive Behavioral Approach-Based Psychoeducation Program Sponsors: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Completed
Virtual Reality–Based Relaxation Training and Symptom Improvement Among Inpatients With Depressive Disorders: Retrospective Nonrandomized Comparative Study
Background: Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly used for adjunctive relaxation training in psychiatric care. However, evidence remains limited among hospitalized patients with depressive disorders, particularly in routine inpatient settings in China, and little is known about whether improvement varies by…
Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Older Adults With Symptoms of Depression: Feasibility Cohort Study
Background: Depressive symptoms are common among older adults and can significantly impact their quality of life. However, many older adults face barriers to accessing psychological treatment. Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) is a promising alternative to face-to-face treatments, but its…
“Mirror, mirror, on the wall, without you, I will fall”: investigation into body dysmorphic disorder from an attachment perspective
ObjectiveBody dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a prevalent concern among young adults. However, the underlying mechanisms of BDD development remain elusive. This study aims to investigate the intricate relationship between attachment styles and BDD symptoms, with appearance-based rejection sensitivity (ARS) as…