Psychology & Human Behavior
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Addiction Medicine
Anxiety
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Depression
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Mental Health
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Psychiatry
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Sleep Disorders
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Recent Articles
50 articles
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Mini Review 25 Feb 2026
Emotional and Physical Intimacy in Couples: Implications for Psychological and Physical Health
Introduction: Rising divorce rates globally represent a significant social concern. Among many reasons, the most important are poor communication, accounting for 38% of divorces, while sexual dissatisfaction represents a…
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Review Article 18 Feb 2026
From Brain Evidence to Neurorights: Rethinking Criminal Responsibility in the Age of Neurotechnology
The article, which raises never-before-bioethical and legal questions, is a consideration of the manner in which rapid advances in neurotechnology are reshaping criminal law. Neurotechnology is changing how we think abou…
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Case Report 27 Aug 2025
A Typical Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Presenting with Hyponatremia
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a rare but potentially fatal neurological complication of medications affecting the central dopaminergic system, especially antipsychotic agents. According to one theory, decreased…
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Research Article 27 Aug 2025
Unresolved Depression on Alleviating Health Research Burnout
Burnout is a widespread issue among health researchers, impairing both their well-being and research productivity. COVID-19 increased it. Through its psychosomatic effects, burnout diminishes researcher productivity, slo…
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Mini Review 27 Jul 2025
The Noesis Protocol An Ontological Framework for Recursive Epistemic Systems
This paper introduces the NoÄ“sis Protocol, a decentralized epistemic framework grounded in Spinoza's [1] metaphysics and formalized through the Theory of Relational Adequacy (TRA). The protocol redefines truth as recurs…
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Review Article 16 Jul 2025
Mental Health Burdens of the Israel-Hamas-Gaza War
Wars have enormous negative mental health consequences for the civilians involved. This is particularly true for the recent Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. We present an analysis of the current humanitarian situation in Gaza, …
258 Views 72 Downloads
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Review Article 19 Mar 2025
Stewarding Regenerative Experience (RX): AI-Quantum for Humanity in Cognitive, Health and Well-being
As Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum intelligence, and deep technologies advance rapidly, human cognitive flexibility, emotional resilience, and adaptability are experiencing a significant decline. AI excels in optim…
1,839 Views 93 Downloads
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Mini Review 15 Mar 2025
Can Ketamine Treat Schizophrenia?
NMDAR antagonists, such as memantine and ketamine, have demonstrated efficacy in treating neurodegenerative diseases and major depression. Our recent findings reveal that these antagonists significantly enhance 20S prote…
2,098 Views 102 Downloads
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Editorial 29 Dec 2024
Breaking Barriers in Brain Tumor Research: Glioblastoma Innovations and Open Science
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Mini Review 09 Dec 2024
Death Anxiety and Suicidal Behavior
In Joiner’s Interpersonal Theory of Suicide, those who are planning to die by suicide have to overcome their fear of death in addition to acquiring the capacity for self-harm. The present study sought to examine this p…
663 Views 121 Downloads
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Case Series 09 Nov 2024
Impact of Deep Brain Stimulation on Addictive Behaviors A Case Series of Parkinsonians Patients
Deep brain stimulation of the Subthalamic Nucleus (STN-DBS) is a recognized treatment in Parkinson’s disease (PD), but knowledge is still limited regarding its possible impact on patients with Behavioral Addiction (BA)…
1,722 Views 117 Downloads
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Review Article 17 Oct 2024
The Fear Avoidance Scale of the Sickler
Background: Fear, one of the psychosocial parameters, has received much attention lately. Based on previous work done elsewhere in other disease states, we sought to investigate the fear – avoidance model, biofeedback …
194 Views 110 Downloads
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Research Article 11 Sep 2024
Reduced Number of Oligodendrocytes in the Cingulum in Schizophrenia: A Design-Based Stereology Study
Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder with a neurodevelopmental origin whose pathophysiological processes are poorly understood. Magnetic resonance imaging studies have shown structural alterations, such as volume lo…
423 Views 108 Downloads 1 Citation
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Mini Review 30 Aug 2024
Developmental Trajectory of Mastery Motivation in Young Children with and without Developmental Delay: Mini-Review
Mastery motivation has been identified as key factor for future child competence in early childhood. Whether the development of children's mastery motivation is changeable or stable from toddlerhood to preschool age rema…
599 Views 98 Downloads 1 Citation
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Mini Review 12 Aug 2024
Anxiety in Academia: The Impact of Predatory Journals on Researchers and Scientific Integrity
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Research Article 07 Aug 2024
Sleep Quality of University Students with Bruxism-Type Craniomandibular Disorders: An Integrative Review of the Literature
Bruxism is characterized by teeth grinding, divided into sleep bruxism and daytime bruxism, it can be classified into primary and secondary. The main causative factors are poor sleep quality, stress, anxiety, alcohol con…
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Perspective 23 Jul 2024
Oh, I Need One Too! Integration of a Behavioral Medicine Specialist into Residency and Fellowship Programs
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Research Article 12 Jun 2024
Relationship between Physical Activity and Body Image in Adolescents
Practicing physical activity correctly and regularly by adolescents can have positive effects on body image. In addition, it promotes the development of a positive relationship with your own body and improves your emotio…
3,189 Views 98 Downloads 1 Citation
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Research Article 11 Jun 2024
Neurocognitive Impairment among HIV-Infected Participants on Methadone for IV-Heroin use in Yunnan, China Relates to AIDS Status and Depression Severity, not Patterns of Substance use
We used a comprehensive and culturally normed battery of Neurocognitive (NC) tests to evaluate NC impairment (NCI) in 406 adults with prior IV heroin use who were in a government-supervised methadone maintenance program …
366 Views 111 Downloads
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Research Article 28 Mar 2024
Inflammation as the Common Pathophysiology Linking Stress, Mental Illness, Autoimmunity and Chronic Disease: Implications for Public Health Policy
Genetics, epigenetics, infection, stress and trauma predispose individuals to systemic chronic inflammation that contributes to mental illness, autoimmune conditions, and chronic disease. This paper explores the interpla…
5,349 Views 153 Downloads 1 Citation
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Review Article 27 Nov 2023
Online Family Intervention for Caregivers of Persons with Severe Mental Disorder: Narrative Review of Current Landscape
Background: In recent decades, it has been observed that the literature and research on face-to- face family interventions for caregivers of people with Severe Mental Disorders (SMD) has decreased significantly. However,…
1,484 Views 97 Downloads
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Research Article 28 Jun 2023
The Stressful Effects of Organized Violence on Teenagers’ Mental Health and Coping Mechanisms
The study explored the impact of organized violence on teenagers' mental health and coping mechanisms. Various scales were used to assess between exposure to violence, coping strategies, and mental health. A sample of 3…
872 Views 137 Downloads
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Review Article 27 Jun 2023
Avian Models of the Neurobiology of Anxiety: A Systematic Review
Objective: Anxiety is partly driven by changes in neuroendocrine signaling, which continues to be an area of study. Birds are a useful model to study anxiety disorders due to their unique behaviors and social makeup, lea…
576 Views 88 Downloads
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Mini Review 15 Jun 2023
Investigation of the Effect of Eating Attitude on Depression and Behaviors in the in Adolescents and Young Individuals
Nutrition is essential for the survival of individuals. The body needs to get the nutrients it needs for growth and development. Especially in recent times, body shape and physical appearance have become important with t…
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Review Article 10 Jun 2023
The Art of Psychoneuroimmunology in Menopause Management
Psychoneuroimmunology is a field that explores the intricate connections between the mind, brain, and immune system. This narrative review integrates various aspects of psychoneuroimmunology in the context of menopause. …
1,162 Views 105 Downloads 3 Citations
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Case Report 04 May 2023
Electroconvulsive Therapy for the Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis: A Case Report
Anti-NMDA encephalitis is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system. We report a case of a 22-year-old male patient with a history of prodromal flu-like symptoms followed by brief aggression epis…
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Research Article 18 Apr 2023
An Investigation of Light Spectrum and Intensity on Depression among Older Adults
The impact of lighting in buildings on managing behavioural and psychological symptoms, particularly in older adults, is significant as it affects visual and circadian systems. With age-related changes in eyes and circad…
1,371 Views 84 Downloads
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Opinion 30 Mar 2023
Serotonin and Depression. A Sceptical Eyes View
Depression is one of the most common and widespread medical issues and major depression is also one of the most disabling of all medical conditions. Although enormous efforts have been invested in research, there is no e…
2,271 Views 83 Downloads
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Research Article 30 Mar 2023
Sleep Patterns and Sleep Difficulties among Saudi Children in Tabuk City
Introduction: Sleep difficulties are common among children and are pointers to serious physical and mental disorders studies on the same lacks in Saudi Arabia. This is the first study to include children 1-11 years of ag…
1,192 Views 77 Downloads
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Research Article 27 Mar 2023
Determinants of Suicide Behavior among the Mentally Ill in a Tertiary Hospital in South-South Nigeria
Background: Suicide has been recognized as one of the commonest causes of death globally and mental disorders have been found to contribute about 70% to 80% of causes of suicide. A number of factors can predict or increa…
485 Views 70 Downloads
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Review Article 17 Oct 2022
Shedding Light on Child Physical Abuse and its Ramifications: A Review
Physical child abuse has been practiced since the early days of humanity, but it is only in the past twenty years that it has been recognized that hitting or physically maltreating a child is actually abusing them. This …
712 Views 67 Downloads
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Research Article 07 Oct 2022
The Influence of Scent on Sleep Quality
The use of scents in sleep medicine is gaining increasing attention since they have been shown to improve sleep quality. This randomized double-blinded crossover trial measured the extent to which a continuous nightly pr…
4,446 Views 47 Downloads 1 Citation
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Mini Review 23 Sep 2022
Psychobiotics and Dietary Supplementation in the Clinical Practice: A Mini Review
Mental health defined as a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make meaningful co…
2,663 Views 82 Downloads 3 Citations
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Mini Review 09 Sep 2022
The Association Between Stress-Related of COVID-19 Pandemic and Mental Health
Research has shown that young adults were more vulnerable to mental health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the mechanism of the effect of COVID-19-related stress on mental health outcomes among young adults…
4,889 Views 80 Downloads 2 Citations
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Review Article 21 Aug 2022
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) and Asthma: A Simple Association: A New Syndrome or a Cluster?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) and Asthma are two diseases with a high epidemiological impact that may coexist in some patients with the name of Alternative Overlap Syndrome. Both diseases have underlying pathog…
2,405 Views 81 Downloads 3 Citations
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Review Article 15 Aug 2022
The Intricacies of Research in Human Sexuality
Research in sexuality is relatively new and has faced various obstacles, social frowning, and academic rejection. This paper reviews the early days of sexuality, the church’s negative view of it, and how it progressed …
6,533 Views 71 Downloads 1 Citation
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Review Article 16 Jul 2022
Systematic Review of Pattern and Prevalence of Drug use Associated with Domestic Violence
Background: Abuse of substance is now recognized as a significant public health problem worldwide. Domestic violence is as serious a cause of death and incapacity among women aged 15-49 years as cancer. Associations have…
1,691 Views 75 Downloads 2 Citations
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Review Article 28 Jun 2022
Prevalence of Depression and Academic Performance among Medical Students: A Systematic Review
Background: Depression is the single largest contributor to global disability and disease burden. Medical students are considered a vulnerable group because they have to deal with stressors specific to medical education.…
2,599 Views 91 Downloads 2 Citations
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Research Article 25 May 2022
Caregiver Expressed Emotion, Quality of Life and Medication Adherence among People Living with Schizophrenia in Nigeria
Background: People Living with Schizophrenia (PLWS) are expected to live longer than before the advent of psychotropic drugs. Relationship of Caregiver Expressed Emotion and Medication Adherence to Quality of Life in Afr…
1,048 Views 96 Downloads 3 Citations
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Mini Review 28 Feb 2022
Neuroprotective Effects of Thiazolidine-4-Carboxylic Acid Derivatives on Memory Impairment and Neurodegeneration
Some studies have shown numerous biological activities of Thiazolidine derivatives, including neuroprotection. The production of inflammatory markers and Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) plays a major role in nerve damage t…
2,292 Views 94 Downloads
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Short Communication 05 Feb 2022
A Moderated Mediation Analysis between Burnout Components and Hair Cortisol
In this research the relationship between hair cortisol and burnout was evaluated through the study of third-variables effect. Hair cortisol concentration was measured in 234 health workers. All participants completed pe…
2,483 Views 92 Downloads
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Opinion 04 Jan 2022
Assessment of Psychiatric Issues in Post-concussion Syndrome
The term "Post-Concussion Syndrome" (PCS) refers to a group of non-specific symptoms that occur after a concussion or Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI) and last longer than expected. Headaches, weariness, vertigo/dizzin…
1,615 Views 107 Downloads
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Case Report 30 Oct 2021
Fovilles Syndrome a Case to Remember Case Report
The Foville’s Syndrome is a rare clinical feature of stroke or brain hemorrhage. This is very rare brain stem syndrome and only few cases have been reported worldwide. A case of Foville's syndrome secondary to infarcti…
3,706 Views 75 Downloads
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Research Article 20 Oct 2021
Study of the Effects of Sleep Apnea Syndrome on the Paraclinical Parameters of Balance Exploration
Aim: To evaluate the impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS) on posturographic parameters.Objective: The primary objective was to evaluate whether the mean gain of the Visually Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex…
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Research Article 13 Aug 2021
Effects of Heavy Metal Toxicity on Anxiety Disorder
Background: Several heavy metals are found naturally in the earth crust and are exploited for various industrial and economic purposes. Among these heavy metals, a few have impact on the human body. Though some of these …
9,507 Views 125 Downloads 1 Citation
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Short Communication 31 Jul 2021
Psychological Factors of Metabolic Syndrome
Several factors are involved in the etiology of metabolic syndrome, the most important of which are insulin resistance, obesity (especially abdominal obesity), lipid abnormalities, impaired glucose tolerance, hypertensio…
1,640 Views 81 Downloads 1 Citation
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Research Article 26 Jul 2021
Sleep Characteristics of Healthcare Professionals in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Introduction: Sleep disturbances and anxiety are the first physical reflections observed in healthcare professionals. The aim was to reveal the sleep characteristics and moods of healthcare professionals during the pande…
5,418 Views 107 Downloads
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Research Article 21 Jun 2021
Validation of the Arabic Version of the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire II (A-COPSOQ II) among Workers in Oil and Gas Industrial Sector
Introduction: The undisputed increase of the relevance of measuring the work-related psychosocial factors is confronted with a lack of qualified well-documented measuring instruments covering all important aspects.Aim: T…
1,333 Views 123 Downloads 2 Citations
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Opinion 02 Mar 2021
Net worth and Mental Health Problems
Assets and debts and other accumulated wealth should be considered to understand one’s mental health because they influence quality of life over time. Researchers acknowledge limitations of previous studies regarding m…
2,013 Views 259 Downloads
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Research Article 11 Nov 2020
Impact of Short Term Mobile Phone Abstinence on Undergraduate Medical Students: A Qualitative Study
Background: The purpose of the current study is to investigate the perceptions of completely abstaining oneself from using a smartphone for one whole day among medical students. This study is a unique initiative and it w…
2,779 Views 272 Downloads