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International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal

Published by SCIENCEDOMAIN international · ISSN (electronic) 2321-7235

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The Impact of War on Mental Health in Cameroon's North-west and South-west Regions: A Psycho-traumatology Perspective

H. Blaise Nguendo Yongsi · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Background: The war is a major poly-traumatic event, which leads to massive population displacements. The question of the evaluation and psychological care of psychotraumatised people is an urgent matter. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the impact of the ongoing war i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i2428

Challenges and Reflections of Black Nurses in Mental Health: Navigating between Colonialist and Decolonial/Ancestral Paradigms

Luciana Silverio Alleluia Higino da Silva, Claudia Mara de Melo Tavares & Thiago Nogueira Silva · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Introduction: Racism is considered to permeate the lives of the black population, with black nurses standing out in this context, across different stages of life, causing illness of all kinds, including mental illness. Objectives: Thus, this article aimed to understand the academ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i2427

Relationship between Iron Saturation Indices and Psychiatric Disorders among Persons Seeking Care at Selected Psychiatry Health Facilities in Ghana

Ignatius Abowini Awinibuno Nchor, Nafiu Amidu, Adams Yussif, Peter Paul M. Dapare & Martin Awe Akilla · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Aim: This study investigated the relationship between iron metabolism and psychiatric disorder and whether iron saturation indices could predict disease severity. Study Design: The study was a case-control study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted between Decemb...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i2426

Global Trends and Correlations in Mental Health Disorders: A Comprehensive Analysis from 1990 to 2019

Owen R. Thornton & Wenjun Li · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

This original paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the prevalence and trends in mental health disorders (n=6,420) from 1990 to 2019. Utilizing a sourced dataset, statistical methods are used to explore the increasing rates of mental health disorders, with a focus on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i2425

Nootropic Property of Punica grantum Extract as BDNF4 Stimulant for Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder

Mudassir Alam, Kashif Abbas, Gowhar Ashiq Dar, Nosaiba & Khursheed Ahmed · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

In 2008, the World Health Organization (WHO) stressed major depressive disorder (MDD) as the third most important cause of disease burden worldwide. Based on their projections, it is expected that by 2030, MDD will take the lead among the rest of the world’s health concerns. Brai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i2424

Quality of Life in Caregivers of Children with Cerebral Palsy in Rivers State, Nigeria

Gabriel-Job N, Wobo KN & Frank-Briggs A.I · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common neurologic disorder which leads to physical disability in children. Children with CP require more care and attention from their care givers. Hence the quality of life (QoL) of the care givers can be adversely affected. Aim: The aim of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i2423

A Study on the Attitude, Abuse and Addiction to Tramadol among Sudanese University Students in Khartoum State, Sudan

Mohamed I.A. Ismail, Mohammed O.J. Almardi, Mohammed M.A. Jabir, Sara Lavinia Brair, Intisar. A. Bashir, Moneer A. Abdalla & Almoeiz Y. Hammad · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Aim: This research was designed to study addiction to the drug Tramadol among university students in Khartoum State. Introduction: Tramadol is an atypical opioid that binds to μ-opioid receptors on neurons. It has a bioavailability of 70% and undergoes extensive first-pass metabo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i2422

Substance Abuse among Male Adolescents in Dhaka North City: A Comparative Study on Causes, Consequences, Knowledge, and Attitudes

Anik Mahmud · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Aims: This study aimed to assess the causes, consequences, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of substance abuse among male adolescents in Dhaka North City and compare the knowledge between male adolescents attending schools and colleges who do not use drugs and substance abus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1421

Alopecia Areata's Psychological Impact on Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Work Productivity: A Scoping Review

Kimberly Morton Cuthrell & Lorena Abad Jiménez · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the abrupt loss of hair in distinct patches, which can manifest on the scalp or any other place of the body with hair. Although it is essentially a dermatological condition, its psychological effects on individuals go bey...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1420

The Influence of Social and Economic Motivational Factors in the Performance of Health Professionals Involved in Mental Health Care in Douala, Littoral Region of Cameroon

Emmanuel Nforlem Chiamanji, Judith Lum Ndamukong-Nyanga & Nju Curly Ijang · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2024

Aim: Social and economic motivational factors can influence the performance of health workers. This and has special importance in mental health. In low and middle-income countries, health professionals are essential for the delivery of mental health interventions. However, inadeq...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2024/v21i1419