Current Psychiatry Research and Reviews - Volume 21, Issue 2, 2025

Exposure therapy is the gold standard treatment for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders in children, adolescents, and adults. Inhibitory Learning Theory offers a nuanced and advanced perspective on exposure treatment positing that violating threat expectancies is more important than habituation. This paper highlights the effectiveness of inhibitory learning theory-guided exposure procedures for youth with anxiety Read More

In the primary phases of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and vascular dementia, memory impairments and cognitive abnormalities are common. Because of the rising prevalence of dementia among the elderly, it is critical to promote healthy habits that can delay the onset of cognitive decline. Cognitive training (CT) and cognitive rehabilitation (CR) are particular treatments aimed to resolve memory and further areas of cognitiv Read More

The bidirectional communication among the different peptide neurotransmitters and their receptors influences brain, immunity, and behavior. Among the peptide neurotransmitters, Glutamate is the primary excitatory while; gamma-aminobutyrate (γ-GABA), is the inhibitory neurotransmitter. Glutamatergic/GABAergic imbalances are seen in many neurological and autoimmune disorders. With an aim to under Read More

Global mental health has been put at risk by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, both directly and indirectly through disruptive social shifts and neuropsychiatric repercussions of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Despite a little rise in self-reported mental health issues, there has not been an increase in the population's rates of mental disorders, self-harm, or suicide that could be measured objectively. Demographic fa Read More

BackgroundMothers, as vital and important individuals in their children's lives, experience various struggles, emotions, and experiences in relation to their child's autism diagnosis. This study aims to provide an in-depth understanding of mothers' experiences in dealing with the diagnosis of autism in their child using a phenomenological approach.MethodsIn this study, a qualitative phenomenological approach was used, and Read More

ObjectivePersistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) presents with a constant unwelcome sensation of genital arousal. Moreover, restless genital syndrome (RGS) is one of the restless leg syndrome (RLS) variants.Case RepresentationWe aimed to clarify the differences between clinical diagnoses of these two similar conditions. Assessing the circadian pattern of symptoms, the simultaneous presence of RLS and restless Read More

IntroductionGeneralized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by exaggerated anxiety without any apparent cause of concern. The primary treatment of this disorder is usually SSRIs, which have many digestive side effects and do not provide complete treatment for the patient. The use of non-pharmacological methods may help reduce these complications. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the e Read More

BackgroundIdentifying the psychosocial effects on healthcare workers is critical in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.ObjectiveIn this study, we aimed to examine the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers of a cancer hospital in Turkey and to determine its predictors.MethodsThe psychosocial effects of the epidemic on hospital staff were evaluated by a psychiatrist through a face-to-face psy Read More

BackgroundIndividuals with mental disorders are subject to stigma from society. Some patients accept and internalize this stigma, while others suffer from loneliness and reduced quality of life.ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between internalized stigma, feelings of loneliness, and quality of life in patients with mental disorders.MethodsIn 2023, a descriptive study was conducted on 250 patients with p Read More