Latest Highlighted Psychiatry & Psychology Articles
October 30, 2024 | Cureus U
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October Cureus U Selected Articles
- Navigating Uncertainty: A Qualitative Study on the Hospitalization Experience of COVID-19 Patients
- Understanding Social Media Addiction: A Deep Dive
- Pregabalin for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain: A Systematic Review of Patient-Reported Outcomes
- Use of Long-Acting Injectables for Severe Mental Illness in the Peripartum Period: A Case Report and a Scoping Review
- The Interplay of Pathological Gambling, Substance Abuse, and Financial Ruin: A Case Report
September Cureus U Selected Articles
- Exploring the Relationship Between Amyloid Burden and Depression in Pre-clinical Alzheimer’s Disease
- The Impact of Listening to Background Music on Inhibition Control and Prefrontal Cortical Activation in Healthy Older Adults: A Study Using Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
- What Sexual Orientation Change Efforts Change: Evidence From a United States Sample of 72 Exposed Men
- A Bibliometric Analysis of the Trends and Impact of Neuromarketing Research: Peering Into the Consumer Brain
- Therapeutic Decisions and Implications in Patients With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Versus Bipolar Disorder: Key Insights for Clinicians
August Cureus U Selected Articles
- Impact of Foot Reflexology Versus Simple Massage on Vital Signs, Anxiety, and Pain During Blood Transfusion Among Children With Thalassemia
- Serum Thiols and Ischemia-Modified Albumin Levels in Children With Major Depressive Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study
- Lyme Neuroborreliosis in the Context of Dementia Syndromes
- Humanism and Psychosis: Working With Patients Who Have Potential Medical Comorbidities Along With Mental Illness
- Impact of Paternal Postpartum Depression on Maternal and Infant Health: A Narrative Review of the Literature
July Cureus U Selected Articles
- Sociodemographic Determinants of Psychological Distress Among Adult Informal Caregivers
- Mood Disorders in the Wake of Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review
- The Impact of Kundalini Yoga on Cognitive Function and Memory: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
- A Case Report of Schizophrenia With a Partially Empty Sella: Related or Incidental?
- A Rare Case of Arnold Chiari Malformation Type 1 Presenting With Features of Catatonia
June Cureus U Selected Articles
- Effects of Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy on Weight Loss, Eating Behaviors, and Weight Concern Eight Months Postsurgery
- Comparative Effectiveness of Amisulpride and Clozapine in the Treatment of Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Streff-Like Syndrome in an Adult: A Case Report
- Identifying Myoclonic Epilepsy Misdiagnosed as Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: Challenges in Differential Diagnosis
- Elevated Cortisol Levels and Manic Symptoms in a 16-Year-Old Female: A Case Report
June Cureus U Selected Articles
- A Case of Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy After Ketamine Infusion
- Evaluation of Intimate Partner Violence and Its Association With Depression Among Women in Chengalpattu District, India: A Cross-Sectional Study
- Trends in Suicides and Homicides in 21st Century America
- A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Efficacy and Safety of Antidepressant Monotherapy
- Navigating the Research Landscape of Emotional and Social Intelligence Among Young Adults: A Bibliometric Perspective
- Role of Psychosomatic Medicine in Complex Medical Cases: A Case Study of a Patient With Breast Cancer Who Refused Mastectomy
April Cureus U Selected Articles
- The Effects of a Healthy Lifestyle on Depressive Symptoms in Older Chinese Adults: The Mediating Role of Psychological Resilience
- Gender Differences in the Cortical Distribution of Corpus Callosum Fibers
- Evaluating the Impact of Training Teachers to Identify Learning Disabilities: A Pre-experimental Study on Knowledge Enhancement
- A Possible Role of Akkermansia muciniphila in the Treatment of Olanzapine-Induced Weight Gain
- Consecutive Serious Medical Concomitants Associated With Extremely Severe Anorexia Nervosa in a Patient With Body Mass Index of 10.2 Kilograms per Square Meter: A Case Report
- A Pilot Study on the Effectiveness of Prazosin as a Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder-Related Nightmares in Women with Bulimia Nervosa
March Cureus U Selected Articles
- Development of a Technology-Based Intervention to Improve Help-Seeking in Distressed Non-Treatment-Seeking Young Adults With Common Mental Health Concerns
- Development and Validation of the Workplace Affective Events Survey
- An Analysis of Psychological Perceptions of Survivors of Sexual Assault
- The Use of Psychotherapy for Refractory Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review
- Efficacy of Antidopaminergic Pharmacotherapy in Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS): A Case Report
February Cureus U Selected Articles
- Lisdexamfetamine-Induced Psychosis in a Patient With a Neurodevelopmental Disorder
- Treatment Disparities in Georgia: Methamphetamine Use Disorder
- Psychological Well-Being of Adult Psoriasis Patients: A Narrative Review
- Catatonia Induced by First-Time Use of Synthetic Cannabinoids: A Case Report
- Delusional Infestation in Parkinson's Disease Secondary to Piribedil Escalation: An Uncommon Case Report
January Cureus U Selected Articles
- Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio in Patients With Acute Schizophrenia
- Atorvastatin Improves the Propionic Acid-Induced Autism in Rats: The Roles of Sphingosine-1-Phosphate and Anti-inflammatory Action
- Wendigo Psychosis and Psychiatric Perspectives of Cannibalism: A Complex Interplay of Culture, Psychology, and History
- A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Psychiatric Morbidities and Quality of Life Differences Between Men and Women in Infertile Couples
- Chronic Mania: Diagnostic Dilemma and the Need for Addition in Nosology
December Cureus U Selected Articles
- Establishment and Clinical Application of the General Comfort Scale for Postoperative Lung Cancer Patients
- Pharmacological Management for Pediatric Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Review
- Hyperthyroidism Masking Depression and Panic Disorder Symptoms During Pregnancy: A Case Report
- Cerebellar Cognitive-Affective Syndrome Secondary to Epstein-Barr Virus Infection: A Case Report
- A Saudi Girl With Co-occurring CHD1 (Pilarowski-Bjornsson Syndrome) and ASH1L Gene Variants
November Cureus U Selected Articles
- Assessing the Utilization of Large Language Models in Medical Education: Insights From Undergraduate Medical Students
- A Comprehensive Literature Review of Borderline Personality Disorder: Unraveling Complexity From Diagnosis to Treatment
- Metabolic Syndrome Causing Cognitive Impairment in Patients With Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review
- Emotional Stress and Immune Response in Surgery: A Psychoneuroimmunological Perspective
- Beyond the Asylum Walls: Tracing the Tapestry of Mental Health Interventions Across Eras and Cultures
October Cureus U Selected Articles
- Bipolar Disorder in Social Media: An Examination of Instagram's Role in Disseminating Accurate Information
- Low Emotional Intelligence: A Precursor of Mental Health Derangements Among Adolescents
- Attitudes of Non-psychiatric Doctors Toward the Management of Psychiatric Problems
- Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Cannabis Use Disorders - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Delusions of Vampirism in an Adolescent and Treatment With Clozapine: A Case Report
September Cureus U Selected Articles
- Psychiatric Symptoms and Fatigue in COVID-19 Survivors
- Identifying Biopsychosocial Characteristics of Emergency Youth Shelter Residents With Psychiatric Diagnoses
- The Effects of Risperidone on Cognition in People With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review
- The Spectrum of Motivations Behind Watching Mukbang Videos and Its Health Effects on Its Viewers: A Review
- Adult-Onset Tics After Being Crushed by an Air Conditioner: A Case Report
August Cureus U Selected Articles
- The Relationship Between Religious Coping and Internalized Stigma Among Patients With Bipolar Disorder
- A Systematic Review of the Association of Internet Gaming Disorder and Excessive Social Media Use With Psychiatric Comorbidities in Children and Adolescents: Is It a Curse or a Blessing?
- Early Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review and Analysis of the Risks and Benefits
- The Impact of Social Media on the Mental Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review
- Acute Cardiomyopathy and Delayed Neuropsychiatric Sequelae of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: A Case Report
July Cureus U Selected Articles
- Mild Depressive Symptoms in Airline Pilots Associated With Impaired Executive Functions
- Development and Validation of the Cognitive Behavior Questionnaire in Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain (CBQ-NSCLBP)
- Exercise as an Adjuvant Treatment of Schizophrenia: A Review
- Safety and Efficacy of Ondansetron and Simvastatin as Potential Adjunctive Treatment for Patients With Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
June Cureus U Selected Articles
- Quality of Life and Medication Adherence in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: An Interim Analysis of a Randomized Study
- Exploring the Prevalence and Factors Influencing Clinical Trial Awareness in US Adults with Self-Reported Depression and Anxiety
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions for the Reduction of Postoperative Pain in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Gut Biome and Mental Health: Do Probiotics Work?
- Effect of Major Depressive Disorder on Stroke Risk and Mortality: A Systematic Review
May Cureus U Selected Articles
- Association Between the Use of Wearable Devices and Physical Activity Among US Adults With Depression and Anxiety: Evidence From the 2019 and 2020 Health Information National Trends Survey
- Pain-Related Cognitive Processes, Pain Interference, and Alexithymia in Patients With Primary Headaches
- Increasing Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) Screening for Tardive Dyskinesia in an Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic: A Resident-Led Outpatient Lean Six Sigma Initiative
- Prescribing Trends in Psychotropic Medications Among Outpatients of a Latin American Healthcare Setting: A Five-Year Retrospective Study
- Understanding and Addressing Mental Health Stigma Across Cultures for Improving Psychiatric Care: A Narrative Review
April Cureus U Selected Articles
- Validation of a Brief Measure for Complicated Grief Specific to Reproductive Loss
- The Relationship Between Serum Selenium Level, Cognitive Functions, and Depression in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
- Factors Associated With Non-adherence to Anti-depressant Medication in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Clinical Effectiveness of N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptor Antagonists in Adult Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment: A Systematic Review
- The 100 Top-Cited Studies on Loneliness: A Bibliometric Analysis
March Cureus U Selected Articles
- Psychometric Validity of the Anxiety Inventory for Respiratory Disease (AIR) Scale in an Indian Sample of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
- The Mediating Role of Positive Attitudes on the Relationship Between Esports Gaming Hours and Psychological Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Effectiveness of Electroconvulsive Therapy for Preventing Relapse and Recurrence of Depression in Adults With Major Depressive Disorder: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
- A Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Early Initiation of Speech Therapy and Its Positive Impact on Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Hand Replantation With Dorsal Spanning Plate Following a Self-Inflicted Radiocarpal Amputation
February Cureus U Selected Articles
- Revealing the Connection Between Hemodialysis and Sexual Physiology in Women With End-Stage Renal Disease
- Gender Biases Toward People With Difficulty in Balancing Work and Family Due to ADHD: Two Case Vignette Randomized Studies Featuring Japanese Laypersons and Psychiatrists
- Healthcare Workers' Well-Being: A Systematic Review of Positive Psychology Interventions
- Recurrent Severe Burns Due to Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
- A Rare Presentation of Late-Onset Mania Following Right-Sided Lacunar Infarct
January Cureus U Selected Articles
- Study of Depression and Its Associated Factors Among Patients of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Hypertension (HTN) Attending a Primary Health Center (PHC) in a Rural Area of New Delhi, India
- A Retrospective Analysis of Guanfacine for the Pharmacological Management of Delirium
- The Dark Triad and Professional Fighters: Destigmatizing Male Combat Athletes
- Physiological, Psychosocial and Substance Abuse Effects of Pornography Addiction: A Narrative Review
- Artificially Sweetened Beverages Beyond the Metabolic Risks: A Systematic Review of the Literature
December Cureus U Selected Articles
- Do Parental Comorbidities Affect the Severity of Autism Spectrum Disorder?
- Adolescent Anxiety and TikTok: An Exploratory Study
- The Relationship of Acne With Somatosensory Amplification, Health Anxiety, and Depression Levels
- Statins and Antidepressants: A Comprehensive Review and Clinical Outlook of the Risks and Benefits of Co-prescription (2022)
- Jail Diversion Program Implementation in a Homeless Patient With Schizophrenia: A Case Report
November Cureus U Selected Articles
- Development and Validation of a Caregiving Knowledge Questionnaire for Parents of Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma Patients in Malaysia
- The Relationship Between Access to Abortion and Mental Health in Women of Childbearing Age: Analyses of Data From the Global Burden of Disease Studies
- Migraine Headache and the Risk of Depression
- Psilocybin as a Treatment for Psychiatric Illness: A Meta-Analysis
- The Efficacy of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in Managing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A New Frontier?
October Cureus U Selected Articles
- Impact of Nested Vark (Visual, Auditory, Read, Kinesthetic) Strategies on Parental Attachment, Anxiety, Maternal and Fetal Outcome Among First Time Childbearing Couples: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Central India: Overlooked Psychological and Social Determinants of Health
- A Framework for the Implementation of Digital Mental Health Interventions: The Importance of Feasibility and Acceptability Research
- Bupropion-Induced Dystonia: A Case Report
September Cureus U Selected Articles
- Psychological Assessment of Family Caregivers of Patients With COVID-19 in the United States of America and India
- Possible Gender Differences in the Level of Perceived Social Support in Couples Who Are Experiencing Issues With Infertility
- Influence of Brain Gym Activities on Sleep Quality in Moderate Insomnia
- The Impact of Complementary and Alternative Medicine on Insomnia: A Systematic Review
- A Simple Technique to Manage Anxiety During Tooth Extraction
August Cureus U Selected Articles
- Psychological Distress and Coping Among Dental Practitioners During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey From India
- Restless Legs Syndrome and the Use of Antipsychotic Medication: An Updated Literature Review
- A Rare Case of Fahr's Syndrome With Bilateral Vocal Cord Paresis
- Frontotemporal Dementia: Dilemma in Discrimination From Similarly Presenting Neurological and Psychiatric Conditions
July Cureus U Selected Articles
- Neuro Postural Optimization Neuromodulation Treatment of Radio Electric Asymmetric Conveyer Technology on Stress and Quality of Life in Institutionalized Children in a Capital City of the Brazilian Amazon
- Evaluation of a Product-Centered Learning Behaviors for Adolescent and Adult Learners Using a Validated Learning Behavior Questionnaire: A Mixed-Method Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
- Maladaptive Eating Behaviors and Childhood Trauma: A Focus on Food Addiction
- Use of Artificial Intelligence-Based Strategies for Assessing Suicidal Behavior and Mental Illness: A Literature Review
- Management of Psychosis in the Setting of Binge Eating, Mania, and Extrapyramidal Side Effects
June Cureus U Selected Articles
- Psycho-Social Effects of Pet Dog Ownership on Mentally Challenged Children
- Effect of Hospital Teaching Status on Mortality and Procedural Complications of Percutaneous Paracentesis in the United States: A Four-Year Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample
- Early Diagnosis of Delirium in Palliative Care Patients Decreases Mortality and Necessity of Palliative Sedation: Results of a Prospective Observational Study
- How Far Has Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Come Along in Treating Patients With Treatment-Resistant Depression?
- Lubiprostone for the Treatment of Clozapine-Induced Constipation: A Case Series
May Cureus U Selected Articles
- Strengthening Behavioral Health Services Through Partnerships and Data Integration
- Supraventricular Tachycardia Ablation and Its Effects on Anxiety Medications
- No NLRP3 Inflammasome Expression in the Ouabain Animal Model of Bipolar Disorder
- Psychoactive Drugs in the Management of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Promising New Horizon
April Cureus U Selected Articles
- A Study of Nuclear Factor-Kappa B1 Gene Polymorphism Types in Schizophrenia Patients and Their Correlation With Disease Severity
- Depression and Vitamin D: A Peculiar Relationship
- Impact of Nicotine on Cognition in Patients With Schizophrenia: A Narrative Review
- Drug-Induced Oromandibular Dystonia Presenting as Chronic Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation: A Rare Case Report
March Cureus U Selected Articles
- Investigating the Effects of Auditory and Vibrotactile Rhythmic Sensory Stimulation on Depression: An EEG Pilot Study
- Personality Traits, Dimensions, and Suicidal Behavior in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Results From a Cross-Sectional Study in a Mexican Hospital
- Emotional Intelligence and Good Medical Practice: Is There a Relationship?
- The Scope of Metacognitive Therapy in the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders
- Onychotillomania in the Setting of Homelessness
February Cureus U Selected Articles
- The Use of Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) in Treating Depression and Anxiety
- Sugars, Alcohol, and Caffeine Intake From Drinks Among Outpatients With Mental Health Disorders in Greece: A Pilot Study
- Ketogenic Diet for a Young Adult Patient With Chronic-Phase Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome
- Delusional Parasitosis in a School Teacher Living in a Rural Area: Parasitological Approach
January Cureus U Selected Articles
- Significantly Increased Public Interest in Major Depressive Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights From a Google Trends Analysis
- Evidence of the Spacing Effect and Influences on Perceptions of Learning and Science Curricula
- Prevalence of Depression in Patients With Post-Acute Coronary Syndrome and the Role of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Reducing the Risk of Depression: A Systematic Review
- Olanzapine-Induced Parkinsonism and Akathisia: A Case Report
- Ill-Informed, Uplifted, and Unaware: A Psychiatrist Lives With a Condition Under His Purview
December Cureus U Selected Articles
- Spiritual Needs of Lung Cancer Patients and Their Relation to Psychological Distress and Quality of Life
- Dehumanization of Hospitalized Patients and Self-Dehumanization by Health Professionals and the General Population in Greece
- Pattern of Abuse in Children With Behavioral Disorders Presenting to a Tertiary Care Hospital in Peshawar
- Epidemiological Features and Clinical Manifestations of Patients With Somatoform Disorder at a Tertiary Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Arabic Translation and Linguistic Validation of the SCAR-Q Scale Module
November Cureus U Selected Articles
- Relationship Between Loneliness and Hypothyroidism
- Effect of Hemodiafiltration Versus Hemodialysis on Cognitive Function Among Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease: A Multicenter Study
- Mental Stigma Among Al-Ahsa Population in Saudi Arabia
- Investigation of the Relationship Between Aggression and Adult Attachment in Healthcare Professionals
- The Burden of Undiagnosed Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms in Japan: A Cross-Sectional Study
October Cureus U Selected Articles
- Insights in Neuropsychiatry: Suicide and Self-Mutilation in the Mena Region- a Bibliometric Quantitative and Co-occurrence Medline-Based Analysis
- Can Annual Daylight Cycles and Seasons Have an Effect on Male Sexual Functions?
- Role of Behavioral Interventions in the Management of Obesity
- Effect of Music Therapy on Pain, Anxiety, and Use of Opioids Among Patients Underwent Orthopedic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Effect of Catechol-O-Methyltransferase Genotype Polymorphism on Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders: Progressing Towards Personalized Medicine
September Cureus U Selected Articles
- Insulin Resistance, Hyperandrogenism, and Its Associated Symptoms Are the Precipitating Factors for Depression in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Neurophysiological Markers of Internet Gaming Disorder: A Literature Review of Electroencephalography Studies
- Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A 2021 Update on Diagnosis, Management, and Current Challenges
August Cureus U Selected Articles
- The Type of Substance Use Mediates the Difference in the Odds of Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Adolescents of the United States
- Is Isotretinoin in Acne Patients a Psychological Boon or a Bane: A Systematic Review
- Efficacy and Safety of Intranasal Esketamine in Treatment-Resistant Depression in Adults: A Systematic Review
- Medical Cannabis, Headaches, and Migraines: A Review of the Current Literature
July Cureus U Selected Articles
- A Case of Fatal Catatonia in a COVID-19 Patient
- Association of Sociodemographic Parameters With Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Sleep Quality, Psychological Trauma, Mental Well-Being, and Resilience During the Second Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey From India
- Structural MRI Brain Alterations in Borderline Personality Disorder and Bipolar Disorder
- Electroconvulsive Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury and Schizoaffective Disorder
June Cureus U Selected Articles
- Psychiatric Comorbidities in Pediatric Inpatients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Impact on Hospital Course: Inputs From a Case-Control Inpatient Study
- 5-HT1A and 5-HT2A Signaling, Desensitization, and Downregulation: Serotonergic Dysfunction and Abnormal Receptor Density in Schizophrenia and the Prodrome
- Cannabis Use in Muslim Youth
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy: Improvement in Cognitive-Behavioral Disturbances and Motor-Function Disabilities Following Treatment With Antidepressants and Cholinesterase Inhibitors