Persistent comorbidity, diagnostic instability and the scarcity of disorder-specific causes have encouraged the proposal that a single superordinate dimension underlies liability to all common mental disorders. This proposition, expressed empirically as the general factor of psyc...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i5581
The amygdala, a major limbic structure, regulates emotional response, anxiety, and memory formation. Methamphetamine is known to trigger oxidative stress and neurodegeneration, whereas vitamin A possesses potent antioxidant properties that may offer neuroprotection. This study ev...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i5578
Background: Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) is an emerging behavioural health concern globally, yet its association with sleep quality among medical residents in Saudi Arabia remains understudied. Objectives: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of IGD, assess sleep quality...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i5579
Introduction: Developmental dyslexia is traditionally explained by the acoustic phonological deficit theory, yet clinical observations suggest that reading difficulties may extend to motor and articulatory components, manifesting as phono-articulatory stalls during the decoding o...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i5577
Background: Schizophrenia is frequently accompanied by substance use disorders, which complicate clinical management and contribute to recurrent hospitalisation. Evidence regarding the association between substance use disorders and 30-day hospital readmission remains inconsisten...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i5576
Aim: This study aimed to determine the impact of social support networks on recovery from depression among patients with depression residing in Ikpoba-Okha LGA, Benin City, Edo State. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was adopted to examine the relationship bet...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i5575
While existing research has largely focused on involuntary social isolation, less attention has been given to how individuals actively withdraw from social engagement and experience this phenomenon. This study aimed to explore the lived experience of voluntary social isolation an...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i4574
Mental healthcare systems worldwide continue to struggle with the translation of therapeutic ideals into equitable practice. Three intersecting paradigms have emerged as central to this endeavour: person-centred counselling, which prioritises the therapeutic relationship and clie...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i4573
Background: Relatives of patients with mental illness play an important role in recognising symptoms, supporting treatment, and providing psychosocial care. This study assessed the effect of psychoeducation on recognition of mental illness symptoms, psychosocial support, and know...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i4571