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Background Self-induced vomiting (SIV) in patients with eating disorders exposes the oral cavity to repeated chemical and mechanical insults, leading to various oral complications. Necrotizing sialometaplasia (NS) is one…
Eating disorder treatment and recovery are often framed as matters of individual responsibility, with change positioned as dependent on the person’s motivation, insight, and willingness to recover. While agency remains…
Although the goal of opioid agonist therapy is typically understood by clinicians to be the cessation of the use of non-prescribed opioids, many people taking opioid agonist therapy continue to use other opioids. The…
The rise in fentanyl contamination of cocaine has contributed to a surge in opioid-involved overdose deaths among people who use cocaine (PWUC). Existing harm reduction strategies, including naloxone distribution, drug…
Mental disorders are characterized by significant impairments in an individual’s thoughts, emotional control, and patterns of behavior. University students frequently suffer from mental disorders like depression…
Background The gut microbiota is intricately implicated in the pathogenesis of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), with the vagus nerve serving as a key regulatory bridge. Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation…
Background Restrained eating has often been studied from either sociocultural or attachment perspectives, but relatively few studies have examined how attachment-related factors may operate alongside sociocultural…
Background Despite the increasing complexity of ethical challenges in occupational health settings, limited attention has been paid to the ethical conduct of occupational health professionals themselves. This study…
Although common, adolescent romantic breakups (ARB) remain an underexamined aspect of youth well-being in low- and middle-income countries, where romantic expression during adolescence is often stigmatized and poorly…
Cyberchondria, characterized by excessive online health-related information seeking accompanied by increased health anxiety, has been associated with various psychological factors. However, research examining its…
Sleep disturbance (SD) is highly prevalent among college students and has been consistently linked to depressive symptoms (DEP). Problematic smartphone use (PSU), increasingly common among young people, has similarly…
Correctional workers are exposed to operational and organizational stresses when fulfilling their occupational responsibilities, which increasingly appear to be associated with mental health symptoms and disorders. Yet…
From the perspective of tourist-host interaction, the study explores the dual impact of the relationship between interaction intensity and interaction type (social-oriented interaction, service-oriented interaction) on…
BackgroundCallous-unemotional (CU) traits identify a subgroup of youth with conduct disorder (CD) at heightened risk for persistent antisocial behavior and poor long-term outcomes. Although parental psychopathic traits…
AimFatigue is a common complaint reported by adolescents and adults; and one of the persistent symptoms of long COVID-19. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of self-reported fatigue and associated factors…
IntroductionPragmatic language competence, defined as the ability to use language appropriately in social contexts, is fundamental to adaptive development. Although pragmatic deficits are recognized across multiple…
IntroductionAssociative equivalence learning, the ability to form connections between different stimuli based on shared outcomes, plays a fundamental role in human cognition. In this study, we investigated how stimulus…
Phasic increase of frontal midline theta (Fm theta) power has been described as a key indicator of cognitive processing, while relatively lower task-related Fm theta power is associated with reduced cognitive strain…
The brain basis of semantic and conceptual processing is complex and difficult to explain. Specific word categories selectively engage some cortical areas, whereas others function as semantic hubs processing words across…
The fMRI literature has accumulated many studies that investigated the neural correlates of viewing food images. However, there has been no literature survey to provide an overall understanding of which food image…
BackgroundGlobal healthcare systems are undergoing continuous and rapid transformations aimed at improving service quality and efficiency. As frontline care providers, clinical nurses are directly exposed to frequent…
BackgroundPopulation aging has intensified concerns regarding mental health in older adults. Multimorbidity is highly prevalent in late life and is strongly associated with both somatic pain and depressive symptoms…
Study objectiveTo investigate sex-specific differences in the clinical presentation of Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) in patients presenting to a tertiary care Emergency Department (ED) and to examine whether…
ObjectiveTo examine the relationships among perceived risk of recurrence, attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help, negative emotions, and family care in patients with ischemic stroke, and to test a…
BackgroundA growing body of literature has emphasized the role of worry and rumination in eating disorders (EDs). According to the metacognitive model, worry and rumination are maintained by dysfunctional metacognitive…
IntroductionNeurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are childhood-onset conditions that often persist into adulthood and are associated with substantial functional impairment and complex psychiatric comorbidities. However…
Against the backdrop of increasing educational digitalization and growing concerns over adolescent physical health, and based on social cognitive theory, this study examines the associations between attitudes toward…
IntroductionSuicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) are prevalent among young adults with mood disorders. This study examined whether length of diagnostic delay was independently associated with risk for STBs.Materials…
BackgroundChronic insomnia disorder (CID) frequently comorbid with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and accurate identification of this comorbidity remains challenging. Neuroimaging-based gray matter measurements may…
ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate the intervention effects of visual art therapy on depressive symptoms in adults, and to examine its impact on anxiety symptoms.MethodsA systematic search was conducted in databases…