Background: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digital transformation of mental health and rehabilitation counseling services in the United States. This shift has expanded access to care, but it has also exposed persistent inequities that affect underserved populations. Object...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i3560
Christopher Ugbong Akeke, Tunbosun Oyewale Oladoyinbo, Moses Abuobelye Akeke, Asmau Abubakar Abdulmalik & Michael Bengie-Ungwubel Ala·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2026
Adolescent mental health issues are increasing, with many students reporting sadness and anxiety. Schools can help identify early warning signs, but limited resources often delay timely support, especially in underserved areas. This study explored predictive analytics as a school...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i3559
This study examines how school psychologist workforce capacity influences the timeliness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis and access to intervention services within Title I schools in the United States. Using secondary data obtained from the National Center for Educati...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i3558
Burnout among healthcare practitioners is a critical issue affecting both the workforce and the quality of patient care. It is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment, leading to decreased job satisfaction and incre...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i3556
The medical field is among the most demanding work fields, with healthcare providers being frequently exposed to traumatic injuries, heavy workloads, and intense emotional pressures. These conditions increase the risk of developing compassion fatigue, a syndrome of physical, emot...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i3557
Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline and memory impairment, representing a major global health challenge. With no definitive cure currently available, preventive strategies targeting modifiable risk fa...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i3555
Aminu Ibrahim Shehu, Chikaodiri Nkewerem Aghukwa, Mustapha Ibrahim Gudaji, Musa Umar Usman, Zaharaddeen Garba Habib & Auwalu Sani Salihu·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2026
Background: Depression has a substantial direct and indirect impact on physical illness among the general outpatients. This impact includes amplifying physical symptoms and worsening functional impairment, thereby increasing morbidity and mortality, decreasing patients’ adherence...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i3554
One of the most prevalent mental illnesses worldwide is anxiety, with a particularly high prevalence observed among working adults. Gender plays a vital role in the prevalence, manifestation, and effects of workplace-related anxiety, yet systematic studies that disaggregate findi...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i3553
Background: Mental health disorders are a growing global crisis, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations with limited access to care. In Zambia, services remain predominantly biomedical, under-resourced, and lacking formalized psychosocial interventions. Support group...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i2552
Introduction: Off-label prescribing refers to the use of approved medications for indications, populations, dosages, or routes not formally approved by regulatory authorities. While legally permitted and often necessary in clinical practice, such use requires careful evaluation o...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2026/v23i2551