Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews - Volume 19, Issue 2, 2023

Obesity is a multifactorial metabolic condition characterized by an abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat in the adipose tissue, capable of decreasing life expectancy. Chronically, the exacerbated inflammatory response interferes with the proper functioning of organs and tissues, becoming the cornerstone of various major metabolic imbalances in different systems, such as the central nervous system. Considering Read More

The emergence of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has significantly impacted the world's population, disrupting healthcare systems around the globe and leading to human and material losses. While different vaccines have been approved in record time, there continues to be a high number of daily new cases, and patients face a wide range of presentations of the disease, from asymptomatic to potentially fatal. Therefore, th Read More

Background: Understanding how people respond to societal problems requires analyzing the experience and expression of moral emotions (ME). Despite the fact that various research on moral emotions have been conducted in Latin America, this analysis has yet to be completed, despite the fact that it is particularly important due to its link to violence and inequality. Methods: The goal of this paper is to evaluate ME research i Read More

Background: The world health organization has indicated that the problem of COVID-19 and confinement generated strong psychological impacts on the world population. Much of the research has focused on studying mental health in different population groups, leaving aside a positive mental health perspective. Objective: The present research intended to establish positive mental health profiles in confined women due to COVI Read More

Objective: The objective of this research was to reveal the feelings and tensions that characterize the family relationships of university students in times of pandemic and confinement conditions due to COVID-19. Methods: The method was qualitative, and the feelings and tensions in the family and educational context of 584 university students were evaluated, from a qualitative proposal and a hermeneutic approach, anchored Read More

Background: Insomnia is considered one of the most common sleep disorders. One-third of the world’s population has one or more symptoms of insomnia, with 10% satisfying the criteria for clinical diagnosis. Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of insomnia among pharmacists working in Saudi Arabia and its association with self-medication. Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. A self-a Read More

Background: Factitious Disorder is a condition included among psychiatric disorders, where symptoms are intentionally produced to seek medical attention. Its epidemiology, treatment, and outcome are largely unknown. Objective: To increase knowledge of the condition, we discuss a pediatric case where the patient feigned neuropsychiatric symptoms. Methods: A 15-year-old female adolescent presented with neuropsychiatric Read More