Eru, E.M, Theresa Ekpenyong Isamoh, Cyril Abang Agbor, Williams Afamuefuna Nnenna, Michael Effiong Oku, Onne Eru Mba, Eric Agim Agaba, Gabriel Udo Udo-Affah, Adinya Blessing Umari & Anozeng Oyono Igiri·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2025
Cognitive dysfunction represents a continuum of cognitive decline with mild cognitive impairment making the intermediate stage between normal cognitive aging and dementia. Mild cognitive impairment may progress to dementia resulting in a substantial loss of cognitive abilities an...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5519
Zar, Vershima Daniel, Agbaje Samson, Gimbason Daniel Mairafi, Jibrin M. D., UMAR, Ibrahim, Yohanna Wamanyi, Emmanuel Etim Clement, Bashir Idris & Umar Jibril El-Muqaddas·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2025
The study investigated the role of self-esteem and parental attachment in the relationship between mental health states (specifically depression and anxiety) and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury among in-school adolescents in Gboko Local Government Area. Three specific objectives with co...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5520
Morticians face unique occupational stressors due to repeated exposure to death, grief, and trauma, which may predispose them to high levels of occupational stress and psychological distress. This study sought to evaluate the coping strategies employed by morticians working in se...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5517
Introduction: The use of hormonal contraceptives represents a significant advancement in reproductive health, offering effective contraception and the management of gynecological conditions. However, their effects on psychiatric health remain a subject of debate. This article aim...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5518
Rodolfo Isidro Bosch Bayard, Kenechukwu M. Okafor, Chukwum J. Okafor, Diane Millo Martin, Othman Said Abdalla, Lorena Bosch Orihuela, Aniuska Palacios Noa & Emmanuel I. Obeagu·International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal·2025
Introduction: Mental illness imposes a significant global health burden, often compounded by stigma that hinders care. Medical students, as future healthcare providers, play a crucial role in shaping perceptions of mental health and service delivery. Understanding their attitudes...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5516
Background: Although bipolar disorder (BD) typically begins in adulthood, early signs may manifest in different clinical forms. This article presents a case of an adolescent diagnosed with bipolar disorder who initially exhibited prodromal symptoms resembling Obsessive-Compulsive...
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Introduction: Adolescence is a period of high neuropsychological plasticity and vulnerability for the onset of psychotic symptoms. Diagnostic criteria validated in adults do not always capture the complex developmental dynamic and the overlap with anxiety, mood, and trauma, which...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5514
Background and objective: Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide, characterized by mood disturbances and neurobiological alterations. The gut–brain axis and oxidative stress have emerged as critical factors in its pathophysiology. Probiotics, through microbiome mod...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5513
Introduction: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline and memory loss, with limited effective therapeutic options available. Synthetic xanthone derivatives have recently garnered attention due to their diverse pharma...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2025/v22i5512
Background: Housing conditions are increasingly recognised as key social determinants of mental health, yet evidence from semi-urban Nigeria remains sparse. Objective: To quantify the prevalence and predictors of psychological well-being among adult residents of Ilobu, Erin-Osun...
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