Methamphetamine is a potent central nervous system stimulant that causes profound neurotoxic effects on the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, regions critical for memory, cognition, and emotional regulation. This study investigated the protective role of vitamin B complex agains...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i6531
Aims: to analyze the devastating effect of smartphone addiction on the sleep quality of medical students Methods: this is a simple electronic questionnaire based, cross sectional study, conducted among targeted medical students of a private university located in Jakarta, Indonesi...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i6529
Zar, Vershima Daniel, UMAR, Ibrahim, Barifaa Gbenwee, Joy Mbatesen Tivde, Raheem Mohammed A, Udo Winifred, Ochigbo Enenu, Emmanuel Etim Clement & Bashir Idris·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2025
Background: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a significant public health issue prevalent during adolescence, serving primarily as a maladaptive coping mechanism for psychological distress. While its correlates are well-documented in Western contexts, a critical gap exists in un...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i6528
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity, and it affects mostly children and adolescents by causing significant impairment in their developm...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i6527
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a critical diagnostic tool offering detailed visualization of soft tissues without ionizing radiation. Despite its widespread use in high-income countries, access remains limited in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) due to high costs, in...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i6526
Background: Adolescence is characterized by a neurodevelopmental mismatch between a mature, hyper-reactive limbic system and an immature prefrontal cortex (PFC). This imbalance predisposes adolescents to impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, and vulnerability to maladaptive inter...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i6525
Introduction: This study aimed to describe a scoping review protocol to map the forms of matrix support received by Family Health Strategy teams for the promotion of adolescent mental health. Materials and Methods: The method proposed in The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) manual w...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5524
Isabela Dourado de Carvalho, Laryssa Trindade, Laiane Moraes Dias, Adonias Brito dos Santos Júnior, Camila Miranda Pereira, Natália De Almeida Façanha, Rudival Faial De Moraes Júnior, Gabriela Ladeia da Silva, Yuri De Sousa Azevedo, Raissa Barbosa De Arêde, Daniel Oliveira Kato, Valdenira de Jesus Oliveira Kato, Ana Paula Sabado Feio, Jefferson Lazarini de Aquino, Paulo Lucas Paes Duarte & Matheus Moreira de Melo·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2025
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the functional, clinical, and cognitive profiles of hospitalized older adults in a general hospital in the Brazilian Amazon, contributing to understanding the relationship between frailty, cognitive decline, and functionality during hospitalizat...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5523
Background: The gut microbiome exerts a profound influence on central nervous system (CNS) function through interconnected neural, immune, endocrine, and metabolic pathways. This “microbiota gut brain axis” has emerged as a compelling frontier in neuropsychiatric and neurodegener...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5522
Aim: This study aimed at identifying the association between sociodemographic and clinical variables in substance users and their readiness to change. Study Design: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Lagos...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5521