Mental Wellness
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description: Mental Wellness is dedicated to the rapid dissemination of high-quality Mental health research that can help us meet the challenges of the 21st century and capitalize on the promises ahead. Mental Wellness provides an ideal forum for the exchange of information on mental health, including research from the ‘core’ fields of psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, and public health, as well as related fields such as nursing, genomics research, pharmacology, education, criminology, medical sociology, and others. It also supports the publication of interdisciplinary research, which cannot be defined by a traditional, more conventional scientific discipline. The journal strives to de-stigmatize, raise public awareness of, and help advance treatment and prevention of mental illness. To ensure rapid dissemination of information, Mental Wellness board aims to complete the review process of each paper within 3 months of its initial submission. We also publish special issues on relevant themes proposed by guest editors. We wish to encourage more contributions from the scientific community to ensure the continued success of the journal. Authors, reviewers, and guest editors are always welcome. We also welcome comments and suggestions that could improve the quality of the journal. Thank you. We hope you will find Mental Wellness informative.
publisher: PAGEPress Publications, Pavia, Italy
language: en
publication name: Mental Wellness
issn: 3034-8269
items: Integrating molecular docking and biological evaluation of metal-phytochemical complexes in Alzheimer’s disease
items: Factors contributing to mental health issues in Nigeria: a scoping review of their prevalence, associated factors, and patterns
items: The efficacy and safety of psilocybin-assisted therapy for major depressive disorder: a meta-analytic review of clinical outcomes
items: Gender-affirming hormone therapy and suicide-related outcomes in transgender and gender-diverse populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis
items: Culturally informed pharmacogenomics in opioid prescribing
items: Perceived stress and eating behavior among pharmacy students at a public university in Mozambique: a cross-sectional study
items: Personality pathology and structure among prisoners based on Kernberg’s model
items: Childhood emotional trauma and emotional breakdown: the mediating roles of attachment styles and child schema modes
items: Rosemary extract improves neuropsychiatric symptoms in methadone-maintained patients
items: Emotional balance and stress of students who take private tutoring for entrance selection to state universities in Indonesia
items: Mindfulness as a buffer against job burnout and teaching motivation decline in academia
items: Enhancing the mental well-being of postmenopausal women using ExoTMS®
items: Bridging global challenges and local innovations: multidimensional approaches to addiction prevention and treatment
items: Enhancing quality of life in Iranian women with breast cancer: the efficacy of psychological interventions. A meta-analysis
items: Family size and children’s emotional adjustment: a comparative study of anxiety and aggression using the Family Drawing Test
items: Maladaptive emotional schemas as mediators in the link between childhood emotional neglect and affective symptoms in medical students
items: Health literacy and preventive behaviors among healthcare workers in southeastern Iran during COVID-19: a web-based survey analysis
items: Disrespectful behaviors of professors in the educational environment from the perspective of medical students
items: Cannabis use and breastfeeding: frequency of use, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol in milk, and clinical strategies to reduce harm
items: Personality traits and early maladaptive schemas in methadone maintenance patients vs. healthy controls: a comparative study
items: Enhancing ethical hiring practices: a remedy for academic narcissism
items: Comparison of the effectiveness of entrepreneurship education and career counseling in reducing job choice helplessness among students
items: Unveiling covert psychopathy: a case report utilizing the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised scale in the forensic psychiatric setting
items: A comprehensive narrative review on psychotherapies for patients with autism spectrum disorders
items: Prenatal olanzapine exposure and congenital talipes equinovarus (clubfoot): a case report and review of emerging evidence
items: The relationship between academic expectation stress and self-defeating behavior and cognition: the mediating role of emotional self-awareness
items: HEXACO personality traits, spiritual intelligence, and views on euthanasia among medical students: a moderation analysis
items: Personalized Full-Body In-Bed Gym at home: lessons from personal experiences
items: The role of loneliness and general health in predicting life satisfaction
items: Self-poisoning with drugs as a common suicide method among children and adolescents: a concise report from Zahedan, southeastern Iran

Integrating molecular docking and biological evaluation of metal-phytochemical complexes in Alzheimer’s disease
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description: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline, memory impairment, and neuronal loss. Its pathogenesis involves multiple interconnected mechanisms, including amyloid-β (Aβ) aggregation, τ hyperphosphorylation, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and metal ion dyshomeostasis. Current therapeutic strategies primarily provide symptomatic relief, underscoring the urgent need for multitargeted approaches. Natural products have emerged as promising candidates due to their structural diversity and ability to modulate several pathological pathways simultaneously. Among these, triterpenoid glycosides such as momordicoside L exhibit notable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Recent advances highlight the potential of metal-phytochemical complexes in enhancing pharmacological efficacy. Complexation with metals such as copper may improve the stability, bioavailability, and biological activity of phytochemicals while modulating metal-induced toxicity associated with AD. Molecular docking studies provide insights into interactions with key targets, while in vitro and in vivo investigations demonstrate improved neuroprotective effects, including enhanced cell viability, reduced inflammatory responses, and cognitive improvement. This review emphasizes the integration of analytical characterization, computational modeling, and biological validation, supporting the development of metal-natural product complexes as innovative multitarget therapeutic agents for AD.
subject: Reviews
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Alzheimer’s disease
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subject: molecular docking
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subject: acetylcholinesterase inhibition
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subject: STZ-induced model
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subject: drug discovery
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creator: Geetha Manoharan
creator: Hariprasad Ranganathan
creator: Abuhurera Subhan
creator: S.M. Habibur Rahman
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-05-22
publication date: 2026-05-22
doi: 10.4081/mw.2026.49

Factors contributing to mental health issues in Nigeria: a scoping review of their prevalence, associated factors, and patterns
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description: Mental health disorders constitute a major but insufficiently addressed public health concern in Nigeria, shaped by intersecting socioeconomic, cultural, and systemic factors. This scoping review systematically mapped the prevalence, determinants, and patterns of mental health issues among diverse Nigerian populations. Following the Arksey and O’Malley framework and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews guidelines, comprehensive searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Frontiers, BMC, and African Journals Online for English-language empirical studies published from January 2005 to December 2025. Studies included reported prevalence rates or associated factors for mental health outcomes within Nigerian contexts. Data extraction and narrative synthesis were performed, and methodological quality was appraised using an adapted Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. A total of 12 studies encompassing more than 40,000 participants from community, student, clinical, elderly, internally displaced, and key populations were included. Prevalence of depression, anxiety, or psychological distress ranged from 5.5% to 53.5%, reflecting substantial heterogeneity across populations and study designs. Key contributing factors identified were socioeconomic disadvantage, cultural and religious stigma, trauma and conflict exposure, limited healthcare access, substance use, and demographic vulnerabilities. Large treatment gaps persist, with evidence that only a minority of affected individuals access formal care. Findings highlight that mental health challenges in Nigeria are driven by modifiable structural, societal, and healthcare barriers, underscoring the need for integrated primary care, anti-stigma initiatives, trauma-informed services, and targeted interventions for high-risk groups. Future research should emphasize longitudinal and intervention studies to inform effective policy and service delivery.
subject: Reviews
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Mental health
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subject: prevalence
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subject: risk factors
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subject: Nigeria
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creator: Adeyemi Ogedengbe Omoge
creator: Modupe Oluwatimileyin Omoge
creator: Ayorinde Ololade Arogundade
creator: Oluwabunmi Bridget Erinsakin
creator: Oluwafemi Olumide Oyetunji
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-27
publication date: 2026-04-27
doi: 10.4081/mw.2026.43

The efficacy and safety of psilocybin-assisted therapy for major depressive disorder: a meta-analytic review of clinical outcomes
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description: This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized data from 13 clinical trials (n=606) evaluating psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for major depressive disorder and treatment-resistant depression. Despite early enthusiasm, the pooled standardized mean difference (-0.79, 95% confidence interval: -3.98 to 2.40, p=0.63) revealed no statistically significant overall antidepressant effect, with extreme heterogeneity (I2=96.9%) across studies. Notably, the type of control group (active comparator vs. placebo/waitlist) accounted for 98.7% of between-study variance, with waitlist and low-dose comparators producing exaggerated effect sizes. Session frequency was a significant moderator: 2 to 5 psilocybin sessions yielded larger effects, while more intensive protocols attenuated benefit. Neither participant age nor follow-up duration significantly influenced outcomes. Evidence of reporting bias and small-study effects was detected (Egger’s test p=0.012). Sensitivity analyses demonstrated that no single study accounted for the non-significant pooled result. Overall, psilocybin’s antidepressant efficacy appears highly context-dependent—shaped by trial design, comparator, and session structure—rather than universally robust. These findings underscore the need for larger, rigorously controlled trials to clarify psilocybin’s therapeutic role in depression.
subject: Reviews
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Psilocybin-assisted therapy
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subject: major depressive disorder
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subject: treatment-resistant depression
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subject: randomized clinical trials
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subject: meta-analysis
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creator: Mohsen Khosravi
creator: Domenico De Berardis
creator: Massimo Tusconi
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-21
publication date: 2026-04-21
doi: 10.4081/mw.2026.40

Gender-affirming hormone therapy and suicide-related outcomes in transgender and gender-diverse populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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description: This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the association between gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) and suicide-related outcomes (including suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, and suicide death) among transgender and gender-diverse individuals. It included 8 independent studies with 11 effect sizes. The pooled multilevel estimate was not statistically significant but pointed in a negative direction (log odds ratio = -0.3576; 95% confidence interval: -1.2768 to 0.5617; p=0.4458), suggesting a possible but not definitive protective effect of GAHT against suicidality. There was substantial heterogeneity among studies [Q (10)=170.5309, p<0.0001; σ2=1.7820; I2≈94.1%]. Moderator analyses showed that age group was significant [QM (2)=6.9350, p=0.0312], with mixed-age samples differing from adolescent samples, but adult samples did not significantly differ from adolescent samples. Comparator type, study design, and outcome domain were not significant moderators. Sensitivity analyses pointed to influential studies and evidence of funnel asymmetry and small-study effects. The conclusions highlight that while there is a non-significant trend toward a protective effect of GAHT, the evidence is limited by high heterogeneity, influential studies, small-study effects, and the predominantly observational nature of the data. Larger and better-characterized longitudinal studies are needed for clearer causal inference.
subject: Reviews
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Gender-affirming hormone therapy
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subject: transgender
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subject: suicidality
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subject: meta-analysis
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creator: Mohsen Khosravi
creator: Massimo Tusconi
creator: Isa Multazam Noor
creator: Chou-Yi Hsu
creator: Samir Sahoo
creator: Zafar Aminov
creator: Swati Mishra
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-10
publication date: 2026-04-10
doi: 10.4081/mw.2026.42

Culturally informed pharmacogenomics in opioid prescribing
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description: This minireview examines how integrating cultural factors with pharmacogenomics can enhance opioid prescribing practices. Cultural context, including traditional beliefs, family dynamics, and collective identity, significantly impacts patient engagement and treatment outcomes, particularly among minoritized populations. Concurrently, genetic differences in opioid metabolism and response, notably involving genes such as CYP2D6, CYP2B6, OPRM1, COMT, and ABCB1, underscore the need for personalized pharmacogenomic approaches. Actionable genetic variants are not evenly distributed across populations, further highlighting the importance of culturally informed care. Combining culturally sensitive frameworks with pharmacogenomic testing can improve equity and effectiveness in pain management and opioid use disorder treatment. Key recommendations include integrating cultural competence into clinical pathways, expanding access to pharmacogenomic screening, improving provider education, and promoting inclusive research. Ongoing challenges include limited representation in genomic studies and practical barriers to implementation. Future efforts should prioritize developing scalable, inclusive models and evaluating long-term outcomes to optimize culturally informed pharmacogenomics in opioid prescribing.
subject: Reviews
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Pharmacogenomics
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subject: opioid analgesics
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subject: cultural competency
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creator: Mohsen Khosravi
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-07
publication date: 2026-04-07
doi: 10.4081/mw.2026.39

Perceived stress and eating behavior among pharmacy students at a public university in Mozambique: a cross-sectional study
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description: Academic stress is associated with eating behavior changes, but evidence from sub-Saharan Africa is still limited. This study examined the relationship between perceived stress and eating behavior among pharmacy students in Mozambique. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 40 second- and third-year pharmacy students at Lúrio University between June and July 2025. Perceived stress was assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale and eating behavior under stress was measured using the Salzburg Stress Eating Scale. Spearman’s rank correlation was performed to analyze the relationship between variables. Moderate stress levels predominated (97.5%, n=39). Academic pressure was the most frequently reported stressor. Regarding eating behavior under stress, 42.5% maintained habitual intake, 40.0% reported reduced consumption, and 17.5% reported increased intake. A weak negative correlation was found between perceived stress and eating behavior (95% confidence interval: -0.530 to 0.065; p=0.110), which was not statistically significant. Perceived stress alone may not be a strong predictor of eating behavior changes in this population. Cultural factors and individual coping styles may play important mediating roles among African university students.
subject: Original Articles
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Articles
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subject: Perceived stress
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subject: eating behavior
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subject: students
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subject: pharmacy
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subject: cross-sectional studies
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subject: Mozambique
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creator: Erasmo Sérgio Alberto
creator: Ernestina Da Rosta Guilherme Simizesse
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-07
publication date: 2026-04-07
doi: 10.4081/mw.2026.37

Personality pathology and structure among prisoners based on Kernberg’s model
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description: This study examined the prevalence of personality styles and disorders (PSDs) and their association with dimensions of personality organization, based on Kernberg’s model, among 97 male prisoners in Zahedan, Iran. The most prevalent PSD was antisocial personality disorder (25.8%), followed by schizoid, narcissistic, schizotypal, and negativistic (passive-aggressive) types, while depressive personality disorder was the least common (10.3%). Pearson correlation and regression analyses revealed that certain PSDs, specifically passive-aggressive, dependent, borderline, and depressive types, were significantly correlated with the subdomains of personality organization, including reality testing, primitive defenses, and identity diffusion. Notably, depressive personality disorder was a significant predictor for disturbances in reality testing and primitive defenses, while dependent and depressive types predicted greater identity diffusion. Antisocial, paranoid, schizoid, avoidant, obsessive-compulsive, schizotypal, rhapsodic, narcissistic, histrionic, and altruistic PSDs showed no significant associations with personality organization dimensions. These findings highlight both the high prevalence and the heterogeneity of PSDs among inmates and demonstrate that specific PSDs are related to structural aspects of personality organization, underscoring the importance of dimensional assessment for clinical intervention and rehabilitation planning in correctional settings.
subject: Original Articles
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Articles
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subject: Personality disorders
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subject: prisoners
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subject: personality assessment
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creator: Mojtaba Rakhshani
creator: Rashya Kasaeiyan
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-04-07
publication date: 2026-04-07
doi: 10.4081/mw.2026.41

Childhood emotional trauma and emotional breakdown: the mediating roles of attachment styles and child schema modes
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description: This study examined the mediating roles of attachment styles and child schema modes in the association between childhood emotional trauma and emotional breakdown following romantic relationship dissolution among 120 medical students. Participants completed validated measures assessing childhood emotional trauma, attachment styles, child schema modes, and post-breakup emotional distress. Results revealed that childhood emotional trauma significantly predicted emotional breakdown, both directly and indirectly via attachment styles and maladaptive child schema modes. Insecure attachment styles (anxious and avoidant) and maladaptive schema modes (vulnerable, angry, enraged, and impulsive child) were positively associated with increased emotional breakdown, while secure attachment and the happy child mode were protective. Mediation analyses confirmed that both attachment styles and child schema modes partially accounted for the relationship between childhood trauma and emotional breakdown. These findings underscore the importance of cognitive-emotional mechanisms, particularly schema modes, in the psychological response to romantic loss. Clinical interventions targeting maladaptive schema modes may enhance resilience and mitigate distress among young adults experiencing relational loss. Limitations and future research directions are discussed.
subject: Original Articles
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Articles
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subject: Child abuse
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subject: attachment
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subject: emotions
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subject: schemas
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creator: Haniyeh Davarzani
creator: Behzad Rigi Kooteh
creator: Azam Kargar
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-03-23
publication date: 2026-03-23
doi: 10.4081/mw.2026.38

Rosemary extract improves neuropsychiatric symptoms in methadone-maintained patients
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description: Recent studies have demonstrated the neuropharmacological effects of Rosmarinus officinalis L. (rosemary) on cognitive and psychiatric functioning. Given the high prevalence of psychiatric disorders—including anxiety and depression—as well as cognitive deficits among patients maintained on methadone, this double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy of rosemary extract in alleviating neuropsychological symptoms in this population. A total of 47 patients aged 18-60 years attending an addiction treatment clinic were randomly assigned to receive either 500 mg rosemary extract capsules or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. Standardized questionnaires were used to assess outcomes, including anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, sleep quality, and cognitive performance. Data were analyzed using GraphPad Prism version 10.3.1. Results indicated that rosemary extract administration led to significant improvements in anxiety symptoms, and favorable effects were observed in depression scores, cognitive functioning, and sleep quality compared to placebo. These findings suggest that rosemary extract may be a beneficial adjunctive therapy for neuropsychiatric symptoms in methadone-maintained patients, warranting further investigation in larger samples and longer-term studies.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Recent contents
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subject: Articles
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subject: Rosemary
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subject: methadone maintenance
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subject: neuropsychiatric manifestations
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creator: Marziyeh Heidarzadeh
creator: Nabi Banna Zadeh Mahani
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-03-19
publication date: 2026-03-19
doi: 10.4081/mw.2026.36

Emotional balance and stress of students who take private tutoring for entrance selection to state universities in Indonesia
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description: The objective of this study is to identify emotional balance and stress in students who take private tutoring for state university tryouts. The convenience sample consisted of 384 students (mean age=16.78, standard deviation=0.42) from whom student data were taken from the emotional balance instrument (positive and negative dimensions) and stress instrument (pressure from study, workload, worry about grades, self-expectation, and despondency dimensions). These results explain that emotional balance is negatively correlated with each dimension of stress, the majority of which is in the moderate category, and negative emotions are positively correlated with each dimension of stress, the majority of which is in the moderate category. In general, the null hypothesis is rejected, but there will be differences in the average emotional balance and stress scores among students based on gender. Recommendations and limitations of the study are explained at the end.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Recent contents
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subject: Articles
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subject: Adolescent stress
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subject: emotional balance
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subject: private tutoring
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subject: tryout
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subject: state university
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creator: M. Fadli Nugraha
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-03-03
publication date: 2026-03-03
doi: 10.4081/mw.2026.35

Mindfulness as a buffer against job burnout and teaching motivation decline in academia
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description: Faculty members are central to higher education quality, yet increasing job demands have heightened stress and burnout, particularly in resource-limited settings. Mindfulness has emerged as a promising strategy to enhance well-being and teaching motivation while reducing burnout. This cross-sectional, descriptive-correlational study investigated the level of mindfulness and its association with teaching motivation and job burnout among 156 faculty members at Zahedan University of Medical Sciences in 2025. Participants (51.9% female, mean age 48.85) completed validated self-report questionnaires assessing mindfulness, teaching motivation, and job burnout. Results indicated moderate to low levels of mindfulness and average scores for both teaching motivation and job burnout. “Acting with awareness” was the strongest mindfulness facet, while “non-reactivity to internal experience” was the weakest. Emotional exhaustion was the most prominent burnout dimension. Statistical analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between mindfulness and teaching motivation and a negative correlation between mindfulness and burnout. These findings underscore the potential benefits of mindfulness in fostering motivation and mitigating job burnout among medical faculty, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in similar institutional contexts.
subject: Original Articles
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subject: Articles
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subject: Mindfulness
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subject: teaching motivation
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subject: job burnout
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subject: faculty members
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creator: Behzad Rigi Kooteh
creator: Zohreh Khoshgoftar
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-02-19
publication date: 2026-02-19
doi: 10.4081/mw.2026.33

Enhancing the mental well-being of postmenopausal women using ExoTMS®
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description: Mental well-being may be adversely affected during menopause. This study examines the effects of a novel ExoTMS® technology on its improvement. Postmenopausal female participants (n=14; 61.8±7.8 years; body mass index: 22.5±2.5 kg/m2) were retrospectively selected from a multi-center study. Participants underwent four transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) sessions. Evaluation was performed using the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS), Subject Satisfaction and Mental Wellness Questionnaire, and Therapy Comfort Questionnaire. WEMWBS significantly increased (p=0.001) from a baseline of 54.4±9.4 (moderate well-being) to 62.8±8.8 (high well-being) at 3 months post-treatment. 92.9% of participants reported feeling happier and experiencing greater mental energy. All participants reported feeling less stressed and found the treatment comfortable. These findings suggest that ExoTMS may serve as an effective intervention for enhancing mental well-being in postmenopausal women.
subject: Brief Reports
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Postmenopausal
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subject: mental well-being
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subject: mental health
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subject: ExoTMS
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subject: transcranial magnetic stimulation
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creator: Michelle Dees
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2026-01-26
publication date: 2026-01-26
doi: 10.4081/mw.2026.34

Bridging global challenges and local innovations: multidimensional approaches to addiction prevention and treatment
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description: Dear Editor, Addiction stands as one of the defining global health challenges of our era, marked by its multifaceted impact across diverse societies and the intricate interplay of individual, social, and structural determinants...
subject: Letters to the Editor
  topic: section
subject: Recent contents
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subject: Addiction
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subject: substance use disorders
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subject: treatment
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creator: Rashya Kasaeiyan
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-09-11
publication date: 2025-09-11
doi: 10.4081/mw.2025.31

Enhancing quality of life in Iranian women with breast cancer: the efficacy of psychological interventions. A meta-analysis
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description: This meta-analysis assessed the impact of psychological interventions on the quality of life of breast cancer patients in Iran, reviewing sources from 2006 to 2021, including theses, journals, and international research by Iranian authors. The study analyzed 40 clinical trials with effect sizes, sourced from databases like Magiran, Civilica, Normgs, Scientific-Research Journals, Irandoc, PubMed, Scopus, and PsycINFO, involving 1946 participants. The overall effect size was 0.45, with a significant level of p<0.001, indicating a considerable impact on patients’ quality of life. The highest effect sizes were d=1.91 and Fisher’s z (Zr)=0.84, while the lowest were d=0.28 and Zr=0.14. According to Cohen’s interpretation, these interventions have a moderate effect size, suggesting they can effectively improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients. The study highlights the potential of psychological interventions as a non-pharmacological strategy for enhancing patient well-being, emphasizing their importance in breast cancer care in Iran. This research supports the adoption of psychological interventions to improve the quality of life among individuals diagnosed with breast cancer.
subject: Reviews
  topic: section
subject: Recent contents
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subject: Meta-analysis
  topic: keywords
subject: psychological interventions
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subject: quality of life
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subject: breast cancer
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creator: Behzad Rigi Kooteh
creator: Abid Mahdavi
creator: Azizollah Mojahed
creator: Javad Nadimi
creator: Abdolbaset Rigi Motlagh
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-09-11
publication date: 2025-09-11
doi: 10.4081/mw.2025.25

Family size and children’s emotional adjustment: a comparative study of anxiety and aggression using the Family Drawing Test
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description: This study aimed to investigate differences in anxiety and aggression among children from one-child, two-child, and multiple-child families using the Family Drawing Test. The research employed a causal-comparative design. Participants included 90 children aged 7 to 12 years (30 from each family type), who were purposefully selected from elementary schools in western Mazandaran and eastern Gilan provinces during the 2023-2024 academic year. The Family Drawing Test was administered, and data were analyzed using chi-square tests in SPSS-24. Findings revealed significant differences in anxiety and aggression levels across family types (p≤0.01). Children from one-child families displayed lower levels of anxiety and aggression compared to those from two-child and multiple-child families. However, no significant difference was observed between children from two-child and multiple-child families. The results suggest that family size and birth order can influence children’s emotional and behavioral development. The Family Drawing Test proved to be an effective tool for assessing inner emotional states such as anxiety and aggression in a non-threatening manner.
subject: Original Articles
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Articles
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subject: Anxiety
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subject: aggression
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subject: Family Drawing Test
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creator: Masoome Sanaty
creator: Ghazal Sadat Pournesaei
creator: Masoume Maleki Pirbazari
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-09-03
publication date: 2025-09-03
doi: 10.4081/mw.2025.26

Maladaptive emotional schemas as mediators in the link between childhood emotional neglect and affective symptoms in medical students
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description: This study explores the link between childhood emotional neglect and the development of depression and anxiety, focusing on the mediating role of maladaptive emotional schemas. Conducted at the Zahedan Faculty of Medical Sciences, the research involved 273 students who completed the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale, and the Leahy Emotional Schemas Questionnaire. Analysis using SPSS v22 and Hayes’ PROCESS Macro revealed that both childhood emotional neglect and maladaptive emotional schemas significantly predict symptoms of depression (adjusted R2=0.32) and anxiety (adjusted R2=0.34). The study confirms that maladaptive emotional schemas mediate the relationship between childhood emotional neglect and mental health issues. This implies that individuals with histories of childhood emotional neglect are more prone to developing maladaptive emotional schemas, which may lead to depression and anxiety. The findings underscore the importance of addressing childhood emotional neglect and maladaptive emotional schemas in therapeutic settings when treating depression and anxiety. The research highlights the need for targeted interventions that consider these factors to mitigate the risk of depression and anxiety in individuals with such backgrounds.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Recent contents
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subject: Articles
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subject: Trauma
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subject: depression
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subject: anxiety
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creator: Fatemeh Mohammadi
creator: Behzad Rigi Kooteh
creator: Azizollah Mojahed
creator: Javad Nadimi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-07-29
publication date: 2025-07-29
doi: 10.4081/mw.2025.24

Health literacy and preventive behaviors among healthcare workers in southeastern Iran during COVID-19: a web-based survey analysis
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description: This study examines health literacy and preventive behaviors during COVID-19 among healthcare workers in southeastern Iran. Health literacy, which encompasses skills like reading, listening, and decision-making in health contexts, significantly influences personal health responsibility and attitudes. The study used a descriptive-analytical approach, surveying 400 healthcare workers through an online questionnaire. The questionnaire addressed demographics, preventive behaviors based on guidelines from the Iranian Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization, and COVID-19 health literacy. Analysis in SPSS V. 21 revealed that avoiding hugging and kissing (32%) and wearing masks (28.7%) were the most common preventive behaviors. Among participants, 54% had sufficient health literacy, 32% were borderline, and 16% were insufficient. Female workers showed higher compliance with preventive measures, and 75.3% had received the COVID-19 vaccine. A significant link was found between health literacy levels and adherence to preventive behaviors (p<0.001). The results highlight that insufficient health literacy often hinders effective COVID-19 preventive behaviors among these workers. Consequently, targeted interventions are necessary to enhance health literacy and support better preventive practices in this group.
subject: Original Articles
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subject: Health literacy
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subject: COVID-19
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subject: preventive behaviors
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creator: Hossein Izadirad
creator: Abdolbaset Rigi Motlagh
creator: Azizollah Arbabisarjou
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-07-29
publication date: 2025-07-29
doi: 10.4081/mw.2025.22

Disrespectful behaviors of professors in the educational environment from the perspective of medical students
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description: The aim of this study is to examine the disrespectful behaviors of professors in the educational environment from the perspective of medical students at Zahedan University of Medical Sciences. In this descriptive-analytical study conducted in 2023, a total of 203 medical students (interns and externs) participated. Data were collected using Clark’s 24-item questionnaire based on a Likert scale, with subscales for disruptive-disrespectful and threatening-disrespectful behaviors. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, employing both descriptive and inferential statistics. The participants included 203 students, comprising 100 interns (49.3%) and 103 externs (50.7%). The results indicated that the most common form of disrespectful behavior by professors was threatening behavior toward students. The findings showed that most students believed threatening behaviors by professors were among the most disruptive elements in the educational process. Further research is needed to better understand such behaviors in academic settings and to offer solutions for minimizing their occurrence.
subject: Original Articles
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Articles
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subject: Disrespectful behavior
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subject: education
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subject: medical students
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creator: Abdulbaset Maleknejad
creator: Behzad Rigi Hosseinabad
creator: Azizollah Arbabisarjou
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-07-22
publication date: 2025-07-22
doi: 10.4081/mw.2025.23

Cannabis use and breastfeeding: frequency of use, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol in milk, and clinical strategies to reduce harm
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description: As cannabis legalization expands, increasing numbers of pregnant and breastfeeding women may view it as a safe, natural alternative for managing health concerns. This article examines current research on cannabis use during breastfeeding, with a focus on delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration in milk. Frequency of cannabis use influences the amount of THC in milk and is related to self-reported health problems and adverse childhood experiences. This review also suggests clinical strategies for reducing risk while supporting maternal and infant well-being.
subject: Reviews
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Cannabis
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subject: breastfeeding
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subject: adverse childhood experiences
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subject: depression
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subject: post-traumatic stress disorder
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creator: Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-07-01
publication date: 2025-07-01
doi: 10.4081/mw.2025.29

Personality traits and early maladaptive schemas in methadone maintenance patients vs. healthy controls: a comparative study
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description: This research investigated the differences in personality traits and early maladaptive schemas between patients undergoing methadone maintenance treatment and healthy controls in Zahedan, Iran. The study involved 81 patients in methadone maintenance treatment and 81 healthy controls, assessing them using the Big Five Inventory - Short Version and the Young Schema Questionnaire 90-item. Data analysis using independent t-tests and Chi-square tests in SPSS v25 revealed significant differences in both personality traits and early maladaptive schemas between the study groups. The methadone group was more extroverted and neurotic, with no differences in openness to experience, conscientiousness, or agreeableness. They scored significantly higher in early maladaptive schemas (395.4±36.5) than the control group (317.9±32.8), indicating a higher likelihood of maladaptive schemas. Significant differences were found in specific schemas, such as “abandonment/instability”, “social isolation”, “negativity/pessimism”, “defectiveness/shame”, “mistrust/abuse”, “insufficient self-control”, “enmeshment”, and “failure to achieve”, with the methadone maintenance group exhibiting more maladaptive schemas. The findings highlight the importance of incorporating personality traits and early maladaptive schemas in therapy for substance users to enhance treatment outcomes.
subject: Original Articles
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Articles
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subject: Maintenance
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subject: methadone
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subject: personality
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subject: schema
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creator: Azam Kargar
creator: Alireza Ganjali
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-06-26
publication date: 2025-06-26
doi: 10.4081/mw.2025.30

Enhancing ethical hiring practices: a remedy for academic narcissism
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description: In the contemporary academic landscape, ethical hiring practices are increasingly recognized for their critical role in countering academic narcissism, which is a condition marked by an excessive focus on personal achievements and self-importance, often undermining collaborative and community-oriented values. This review delves into the mechanisms by which ethical hiring can mitigate these narcissistic tendencies, emphasizing the importance of fostering an academic environment that prioritizes integrity, diversity, and genuine scholarly contributions. By examining the intersection of hiring practices and academic culture, the discussion highlights how strategic recruitment can serve as a foundation for a more inclusive and ethically grounded academic community.
subject: Reviews
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Academic narcissism
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subject: ethics
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subject: practice
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creator: Rashya Kasaeiyan
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 the Author(s) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2025-06-04
publication date: 2025-06-04
doi: 10.4081/mw.2025.27

Comparison of the effectiveness of entrepreneurship education and career counseling in reducing job choice helplessness among students
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description: The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of entrepreneurship education and career counseling in reducing job choice helplessness among students. The statistical population of this research included all students studying at the Bandar Anzali branch of Azad University during the 2023-2024 academic year. The sample consisted of 45 students who were purposefully selected from volunteers willing to participate in the study. The participants were then randomly assigned to three groups: two experimental groups (entrepreneurship education and career counseling) and one control group. The instrument used in this research was the Job Choice Insolvencies Questionnaire. After conducting a pre-test, experimental interventions, and a post-test, the data were analyzed using covariance analysis and the Bonferroni post hoc test. The results of the covariance analysis indicated that both entrepreneurship education and career counseling are effective in reducing job choice helplessness among students. Additionally, there was no significant difference in the effectiveness of entrepreneurship education and career counseling in reducing job choice helplessness; both methods were equally impactful. Therefore, both entrepreneurship education and career counseling can be utilized to reduce job choice helplessness among university students.
subject: Original Articles
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Articles
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subject: Career counseling
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subject: entrepreneurship education
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subject: job choice helplessness
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creator: Ghazal Sadat Pournesaei
creator: Masoume Maleki Pirbazari
creator: Milad Sabzehara Langaroudi
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 the Author(s) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2024-12-23
publication date: 2024-12-23
doi: 10.4081/mw.2024.19

Unveiling covert psychopathy: a case report utilizing the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised scale in the forensic psychiatric setting
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description: This case report explores the diagnostic complexities and treatment challenges associated with psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) in a forensic psychiatric setting. Utilizing the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) scale, we assessed a 29-year-old male previously detained for two attempted murders and investigated for insulting a public official. Despite a history of mood and psychotic symptoms, previous evaluations failed to identify underlying psychopathic traits. Our assessment revealed a PCL-R score of 33/40, indicating a clear picture of psychopathy. The subject exhibited aggressive and violent behaviors from childhood, including cruelty to animals and reckless actions. Diagnoses over time included attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, reflecting significant diagnostic heterogeneity. The case underscores the importance of comprehensive psychopathy assessments in forensic contexts, particularly when previous diagnoses and treatments have been inconsistent. Our findings highlight the potential of the PCL-R scale as a valuable tool for identifying covert psychopathic traits, which are often underestimated. This study calls for further research into the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for psychopathy and ASPD, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions in correctional institutions to mitigate the risk of recidivism.
subject: Case Reports
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Articles
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subject: Psychopathy
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subject: antisocial personality disorder
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subject: PCL-R
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subject: forensic psychiatry
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subject: recidivism
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subject: case report
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creator: Donato Morena
creator: Pasquale Scognamiglio
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 the Author(s) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2024-08-27
publication date: 2024-08-27
doi: 10.4081/mw.2024.15

A comprehensive narrative review on psychotherapies for patients with autism spectrum disorders
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description: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are complex neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Psychotherapeutic interventions must tailor to meet the specific needs of individuals with ASD, given their diverse presentation of symptoms and functioning levels. This narrative review explores the range of psychotherapies available for individuals with ASD, examining their methodologies, effectiveness, and suitability. By using targeted search terms such as “autism,” “autistic disorder,” “autism spectrum disorders,” “psychotherapy,” “psychological intervention,” and “psychosocial intervention,” an extensive review of publications in English from 2000 to 2024 was conducted. This review covered several databases, including Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar. The review identified ten major psychological interventions for the treatment of individuals with ASD: behavioral therapies, developmental therapies, cognitive behavioral therapy, social skills training, speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, family therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, parent-mediated interventions, and dance movement psychotherapy. The main text elaborates on the effects of each intervention on various aspects of ASD. By providing this comprehensive overview, clinicians can select appropriate therapeutic strategies that cater to the individual profiles of those with ASD, ultimately enhancing therapeutic outcomes and quality of life for this population.
subject: Reviews
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Articles
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subject: Autism
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subject: autistic disorder
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subject: autism spectrum disorders
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subject: psychotherapy
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subject: psychological intervention
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subject: psychosocial intervention
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creator: Rashya Kasaeiyan
creator: Isa Multazam Noor
creator: Elisabetta Burchi
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 the Author(s) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2024-11-11
publication date: 2024-11-11
doi: 10.4081/mw.2024.18

Prenatal olanzapine exposure and congenital talipes equinovarus (clubfoot): a case report and review of emerging evidence
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description: Recently, concerns have emerged about the potential teratogenic effects of olanzapine, particularly its association with congenital malformations such as congenital talipes equinovarus (clubfoot). Evidence from a large Finnish study, which reported a 2.5-fold increase in musculoskeletal anomalies, as well as various case reports, suggests a significant link between in-utero exposure to olanzapine and these anomalies. This case report aims to add to the growing body of evidence by detailing a new instance of clubfoot following prenatal olanzapine exposure. A 25-year-old woman suffering from bipolar I disorder with psychotic features was treated with olanzapine during pregnancy, resulting in the birth of a male infant with clubfoot but no other malformations. This case underscores the importance of careful risk assessment and monitoring for pregnant women undergoing psychiatric treatment with olanzapine. Potential mechanisms, such as disrupted fetal musculoskeletal development due to olanzapine’s pharmacological effects, warrant further investigation. Comparative analysis with other cases highlights consistent patterns, emphasizing the need for further research to elucidate the mechanisms and risk factors involved.
subject: Case Reports
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Articles
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subject: Clubfoot
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subject: congenital talipes equinovarus
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subject: olanzapine
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subject: prenatal
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creator: Mohsen Khosravi
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 the Author(s) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2024-07-24
publication date: 2024-07-24
doi: 10.4081/mw.2024.14

The relationship between academic expectation stress and self-defeating behavior and cognition: the mediating role of emotional self-awareness
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description: Self-defeating behaviors and cognitions can significantly hinder individuals’ ability to achieve their goals. This study aims to explore the relationship between academic expectation stress and self-defeating behavior and cognition, with a focus on the mediating role of emotional self-awareness. Using a correlational design and structural equation modeling, we surveyed 200 first-year secondary school girls from villages in Roudbane city during the 2022-2023 academic year. Participants were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using the Academic Expectations Stress Inventory, the Self-Defeating Behaviors and Cognitions Scale, and the Self-Awareness Outcomes Questionnaire. Analyses were conducted using Pearson correlation and structural equation modeling with SPSS v26 and AMOS v24 software. Results indicated that both academic expectation stress and emotional self-awareness directly influence self-defeating behavior and cognition. Additionally, academic expectation stress indirectly affects these outcomes through the mediating role of emotional self-awareness. These findings suggest that educational psychologists and school counselors should consider both academic stress and emotional self-awareness when developing strategies to prevent self-defeating behaviors and cognitions in students.
subject: Original Articles
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Articles
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subject: Academic stress
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subject: emotional self-awareness in adolescents
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subject: self-defeating behaviors
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subject: stress management programs
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subject: structural equation modeling
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creator: Ziba Dehban
creator: Masoume Maleki Pirbazari
creator: Fatemeh Ashournejad
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 the Author(s) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2024-09-13
publication date: 2024-09-13
doi: 10.4081/mw.2024.13

HEXACO personality traits, spiritual intelligence, and views on euthanasia among medical students: a moderation analysis
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description: The ethical dilemma of euthanasia presents a significant challenge in medical practice. The attitudes of medical students toward euthanasia can be shaped by a variety of factors, such as their personal beliefs, values, and personality traits. This study explored the intricate relationship between personality traits, as outlined by the model, and medical students’ attitudes toward euthanasia, with a particular focus on the potential moderating effect of spiritual intelligence. In this cross-sectional study, 219 medical students from Zahedan, Iran, including 85 males and 134 females, were selected in 2022 using a non-random convenience sampling method. Participants provided socio-demographic information, including age, gender, and medical degree. They were also evaluated using the spiritual intelligence self-report inventory, the 24-item brief HEXACO inventory, and the euthanasia attitude scale (EAS). Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software version 29 and included both descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (independent t-test, analysis of variance, Pearson correlation coefficient, and hierarchical linear regression). The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between the personality trait of openness to experience and favorable attitudes toward euthanasia. In contrast, there was a negative correlation between EAS scores and spiritual intelligence, as well as the honesty-humility dimension of personality. Furthermore, regression analysis indicated that spiritual intelligence moderated the relationship between EAS scores and the associated personality traits. The study underscores the importance of understanding how HEXACO personality traits and spiritual intelligence influence medical students’ attitudes toward euthanasia. This insight is vital for medical educators and policymakers in creating educational programs that foster critical thinking, empathy, and ethical decision-making in future he…
subject: Original Articles
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Articles
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subject: Euthanasia
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subject: HEXACO personality traits
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subject: spiritual intelligence
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creator: Mohsen Khosravi
creator: Eileen Farhangi
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 the Author(s) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2024-05-21
publication date: 2024-05-21
doi: 10.4081/mw.2024.11

Personalized Full-Body In-Bed Gym at home: lessons from personal experiences
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description: Muscles and mobility deteriorate with age, and exercising is the only sure countermeasure. It is useful to offer safe and toll-free rehabilitation training, such as the Full-Body In-Bed Gym, easy to learn and perform at home. Based on my own experience, I suggest a 10-20-minute daily routine of easy and safe physical exercises that may improve the main 300 skeletal muscles used for everyday activities. Many of the exercises can be performed in bed (Full-Body In-Bed Gym), so hospital patients can learn this light workout before leaving the hospital. The routine consists of a series of repetitions of bodyweight exercises to be performed one after the other, without time breaks in between. Alternating sequences of arm and leg exercises are followed by moving body parts in lying and sitting positions in bed and by standing and sitting down. Progressive improvements can be tested by a series of push-ups on the bed or the floor. Starting from 3-5, the number of repetitions is increased by adding 5 more every week. To maintain or even shorten the total daily time of workout, each movement is then speeded up. The devoted time every morning (or at least 5 days a week) to train all the major muscles of the body can remain under 15 minutes. Because there are no breaks during and between sets, the final push-ups become very challenging. At the end of the daily workout, heart rate, depth, number of spontaneous ventilations, and frontal perspiration increase for tens of minutes. Here is an example of how to implement the progression of the Full-Body In-Bed Gym, presenting an educational case report of a trained 80-year-old person in stable pharmacological management. Details of the workouts and the related results are presented in the 2024 book, How to Rejuvenate at 80’s. Positive results on quality of life, mental wellness, and persistence in a group of older adults were recently reported in a scientific publication. Although performed in bed, in addition to strengthening the ma…
subject: Perspectives
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Articles
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subject: Full-body in-bed gym at home
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subject: rejuvenation of elderly
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subject: mental wellness
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subject: clinical studies
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creator: Ugo Carraro
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 the Author(s) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2024-05-03
publication date: 2024-05-03
doi: 10.4081/mw.2024.10

The role of loneliness and general health in predicting life satisfaction
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description: Students are one of society’s most important groups, and their health and well-being are among every nation’s priorities. Satisfaction with life, as one of the effective components of well-being, is related to mental and physical health; throughout time, the feeling of satisfaction with one’s life faces some ups and downs. This descriptive study investigated the relationship between loneliness, general health, and student satisfaction and was carried out using correlational designs on the statistical population of Sistan and Baluchistan University students in 2023. Furthermore, 106 people were selected among male and female students by the convenience sampling method, and they were asked to complete satisfaction questionnaires: Huebner’s life, Goldberg’s general health scale, and Russell’s loneliness questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 22 software through Pearson’s correlation coefficient and step-by-step regression model. The findings indicated a significant relationship between life satisfaction, general health, and loneliness (p<0/001). Also, the step-by-step regression analysis showed that loneliness can predict life satisfaction (p<0/001). It seems that the developments and conditions of the student period and the distance of most students from their families pose serious challenges, including the unpleasant feeling of loneliness, which overshadows life satisfaction and, consequently, the psychological well-being of this young group, ultimately reducing their efficiency. Their social and educational skills are adequate; therefore, self-care behaviors, creating and developing stable social interactions in academic environments, and seeking help for mental and emotional health problems are emphasized. Considering the limitations of the current research and its cross-sectional nature, longitudinal studies in this field are recommended.
subject: Original Articles
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Articles
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subject: Life satisfaction
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subject: general health
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subject: loneliness
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subject: students
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creator: Mahlagha Mirshekar
creator: Mohammadreza Tahvilian
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 the Author(s) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2024-04-02
publication date: 2024-04-02
doi: 10.4081/mw.2024.9

Self-poisoning with drugs as a common suicide method among children and adolescents: a concise report from Zahedan, southeastern Iran
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description: Intentional poisoning by drugs and chemicals is a common emergency in Iran and is recognized as the third leading cause of suicide globally. This report focuses on the prevalence of suicide attempts through self-poisoning among children and adolescents aged 7 to 18 years, based on data collected from the children’s emergency room at Ali Ibn Abi Talib Hospital in Zahedan between 2009 and 2018. The study utilized a descriptive cross-sectional approach to examine all cases of children referred to the emergency department for suspected suicide attempts by self-poisoning. Data collection was comprehensive (census method), and analysis was conducted using SPSS software along with descriptive statistical techniques. Out of 45 documented suicide cases, 28 involved girls and 17 involved boys. Self-poisoning represented 23.07% of these cases. Most of these attempts occurred in the 15-18 age group and were predominantly reported in urban settings. The substances most commonly used for self-poisoning included sedative-hypnotics, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants. The findings indicate a significant prevalence of suicide attempts by self-poisoning among older children and adolescents, with a notable gender disparity favoring females. Urban areas showed higher rates of such incidents, suggesting possible socio-economic and cultural influences. The frequent use of prescription medications for self-poisoning underscores the urgent need for stricter control measures to limit access to these drugs among young populations. This study highlights critical aspects of suicide methods among children and adolescents in Zahedan, emphasizing the role of age, gender, and urban residency in influencing suicide attempts. It also calls for enhanced regulatory policies to prevent access to potentially lethal medications, aiming to reduce the incidence of suicide by self-poisoning in this vulnerable group.
subject: Brief Reports
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subject: Recent contents
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subject: Articles
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subject: Adolescent
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subject: child
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subject: Iran
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subject: suicide
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creator: Zahra Ghiasi
creator: Javad Mirshekar
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 the Author(s) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
date: 2024-06-25
publication date: 2024-06-25
doi: 10.4081/mw.2024.12