Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews - Volume 19, Issue 1, 2023

Schizophrenia is one of the most common and devastating mental disorders. Due to the possibility of relatively robust control over clinical symptoms, the focus of care for schizophrenia patients has shifted from institutionalized to community-based outpatient treatment options. While this change in paradigm allows affected individuals to socialize and take part in everyday activities, it has also increased the burden on f Read More

Background: Oxidative Stress (OS) is a chief contributing factor to the pathological advancement of Schizophrenia (SCZ). In recent years, OS has emerged as an important aspect in SCZ research and provides abundant opportunities and expectations for a better understanding of its pathophysiology, which may lead to novel treatment strategies. Introduction: The increased OS and formation of Reactive Oxygen Speci Read More

Introduction: Few studies have reported the role of psychosocial risk factors by a validated scale in predicting mental disorders in women with a complicated pregnancy. This study investigated the role of a psychosocial risk assessment tool in the prediction of postnatal depression in women with a complicated pregnancy. Methods: A prospective study was performed on pregnant women with complicated pregnancies from De Read More

Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with increased rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. Individuals with mental illnesses are disproportionately affected by additional complex health issues. This study aims to examine the knowledge and impact of COVID-19 among patients with mental disorders at the Harris County Psychiatric Center (HCPC). Methods: A retrospective review of surveys was c Read More

Background: Given the side effect of weight gain in many psychiatric medications, a patient’s body image concerns may influence medication compliance, which can be critical in the psychiatric population. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether demographic factors, including age, race, and BMI, have specific associations with body image satisfaction and medication adherence among women with sev Read More

Background: While more than a year has passed since the COVID-19 outbreak, it is still a growing health concern. Moreover, ample consensus exists for the presence of not only a physical but also a psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those reported as hardest hit were individuals who had been infected with COVID-19. Survivors have exhibited a higher prevalence of psychological morbidity i.e., PTSD, de Read More

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted people's psychological functioning, including how they cope with anxiety. This study aimed to assess the role of coping styles in the relationship between COVID-19 anxiety and Washing Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder (W-OCD) symptoms. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed on 420 people living in Kashan city (Iran) from March to April, 2020. Particip Read More

Background: There are few studies in the world on the duration of breastfeeding and the risk of autism. To our knowledge, no study has yet explained the association between breastfeeding duration and ASD in Iran. Aims: The present study evaluated the association between breastfeeding and the risk of ASD in offspring in the west of Iran. Methods: This case-control study was performed on 100 children aged Read More

Background: The use of psychedelic compounds to treat psychiatric disorders has become a very significant topic of research over the past several years. Psilocybin has risen to prominence as one of the most studied among these psychedelic compounds. Multiple trials have already shown that it can be a safe and efficacious treatment for various medical conditions. This study intends to perform a meta-analysis of data reported Read More