Stock and cryptocurrency trading and problem gambling behavior during early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic: a narrative literature review.

Background: The Coronavirus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) resulted in a global shift in gambling and trading behaviors. At present, a gap exists in understanding the relationship between excessive trading behavior and problem gambling, especially during the COVID-19 period. This narrative review analyzed (1) the changes in trading and gambling activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, (2) whether the pattern of trading activity resembles problem gambling, and (3) whether excessive trading and problem gambling share similar consequences.

Virtual reality for experiential learning: enhancing agitation management skills, confidence, and empathy in healthcare students.

Agitation in healthcare, particularly in psychiatric settings, is a prevalent and escalating global concern. Despite its significance, healthcare students often feel underprepared to manage agitation, citing fear, stigma, and limited clinical exposure. Traditional teaching methods, such as lectures or simulations, are resource-intensive and offer limited opportunities for repeated practice in low-risk environments.

Perceptions of mental health literacy, stigma, empathy, and confidence in managing patients with psychiatric disorders among doctors and nurses working in a Singapore emergency department.

In line with the global rise in mental health disorders, Singapore has experienced a notable increase in prevalence, from 13.4% in 2020 to 17% in 2022. Despite strategic efforts to strengthen mental health services, such as expanding the workforce of psychiatrists and psychologists and integrating care into primary healthcare settings, the Emergency Department (ED) faces escalating numbers of patients with psychiatric disorders.

An Olsalazine-Loaded Hollow Mesoporous Prussian Blue/Polydopamine Nanozyme Alleviates Anxiety/Depression-like Behavior and Enhances Brain Neural Activity in Colitis Mice.

Individuals diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) exhibit a markedly elevated prevalence of psychiatric disorders, particularly anxiety and depression. However, the underlying mechanisms contributing to the development of these psychiatric conditions in IBD patients remain poorly understood, and no effective therapeutic strategy has been definitively established. Recent advancements in nanotechnology-based interventions offer promising potential for restoring gut homeostasis, which may mitigate inflammation and oxidative stress associated with IBD.

Age-dependent effects of HS on post-traumatic stress disorder in adolescent and adult mice.

Background: Among people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), there is an increased prevalence of age-related diseases. However, the biological mechanisms underlying this phenomenon remain incompletely understood.

Methods: The expression of cystathionine β-synthase (CBS), one of the main enzymes for endogenous hydrogen sulfide (HS) production in the brain, is age-dependent.

The value of mental science: we publish what matters.

Recent changes to US research funding are having far-reaching consequences that imperil the integrity of science and the provision of care to vulnerable populations. Resisting these changes, the reaffirms its commitment to publishing mental science and advancing psychiatric knowledge that improves the mental health of one and all.

A systematic review on the impact of climate change on occupational mental health: a focus on vulnerable industries.

Aims: This systematic review aims to examine how climate change and its related stressors may affect the mental health of workers in industries vulnerable to climate change. The review also seeks to evaluate coping strategies used by affected workers, as well as potential interventions to mitigate and prevent these mental health effects.

Method: A literature search was conducted in June 2024 in databases such as PUBMED, EMBASE, PsycINFO and Web of Science, using a combination of keywords about climate change, mental health or illness, and vulnerable industries.

Burden of psychological symptoms and disorders among individuals with hepatitis B: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression.

Introduction: Hepatitis B is a highly contagious viral infection that has long been a significant global health concern. Given its adverse effects on the course of the disease, evaluating psychiatric outcomes is important. Despite indications of an increased risk of psychological outcomes among those with hepatitis B, the extent of this association remains unclear.

Patterns of social media use in Vietnamese youths: status and associations with psychological well-being.

Background: Vietnam ranked 18th globally in internet users and among the top 10 countries with the highest number of social media users, with 78.6% of the population using the internet and 73.7% active on social media.

The role of generative artificial intelligence in psychiatric education- a scoping review.

Background: The growing prevalence of mental health conditions, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlights the urgent need for enhanced psychiatric education. The distinctive nature of psychiatry- which is heavily centred on communication skills, interpersonal skills, and interviewing techniques- indicates a necessity for further research into the use of GenAI in psychiatric education.

Objective: Given GenAI has shown promising outcomes in medical education, this study aims to discuss the possible roles of GenAI in psychiatric education.

Factors associated with sleep quality among medical students in Vietnam: a national cross-sectional study.

Objective: This study explored factors associated with sleep quality among medical students in Vietnam.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Setting: The study was conducted from December 2019 to February 2020 among medical students in Vietnam.

Antidepressant Treatment Response Prediction With Early Assessment of Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Micro-RNA.

While functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) had previously been suggested for major depressive disorder (MDD) diagnosis, the clinical application to predict antidepressant treatment response (ATR) is still unclear. To address this, the aim of the current study is to investigate MDD ATR at three response levels using fNIRS and micro-ribonucleic acids (miRNAs). Our proposed algorithm includes a custom inter-subject variability reduction based on the principal component analysis (PCA).

Prevalence of homosexual and bisexual orientation in patients with borderline personality disorder and associated factors - a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: This meta-analysis aimed to quantitatively evaluate the association between homosexual and bisexual orientation and borderline personality disorder (BPD), including factors contributing to the association and clinical outcomes of homosexual and bisexual patients with BPD.

Methods: We systematically searched PUBMED, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE and Web of Science for cross-sectional or cohort studies comparing the prevalence of homosexual and bisexual orientation amongst patients with BPD and controls.

Results: Our search identified 7 eligible studies, with a total sample case of 636 subjects with BPD and 535 subjects without BPD.

Post-traumatic stress disorder and symptoms in paediatric cancer survivors and their family nucleus: systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression.

Background: Various studies have highlighted the increased incidence and symptoms of depression and anxiety in paediatric cancer survivors (PCS). Yet no meta-analysis has focused on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in PCS and their family nucleus.

Aims: To evaluate the overall risk of PTSD and severity of PTSS in PCS and their family nucleus.

Assessing willingness to pay for children's COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare providers and users using a theory-based discrete choice experiment.

Improving vaccine coverage among children is crucial to prevent the long-term consequences of COVID-19 infections and the emergence of resistant COVID-19 variants, especially in resource-scarce settings. This study determined factors influencing the willingness to take and pay for COVID-19 vaccine for children among Vietnamese healthcare professionals and the public. A Theory-Based discrete-choice experiment was focused on a different topic related to vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine for children, Monkeypox, the adult COVID-19 booster, the HIV vaccine, and a potential future pandemic.

Prevalence of depressive symptoms among urban school adolescents in Vietnam: The role of youth, family, and school relationships.

Background: Adolescents frequently encounter a spectrum of psychiatric conditions, predominantly depressive and anxiety disorders, along with various behavioral disturbances.

Objective: This investigation aims to delineate the prevalence of depressive disorders among adolescents in urban Vietnam and to elucidate the interrelationships between familial and school-related dynamics and adolescent depression.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2022, involving 507 students aged 15 to 17 from high schools in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Depression and Eye Disease-A Narrative Review of Common Underlying Pathophysiological Mechanisms and their Potential Applications.

Depression has been shown to be associated with eye diseases, including dry eye disease (DED), cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and diabetic retinopathy (DR). This narrative review explores potential pathophysiological connections between depression and eye disease, as well as its potential correlations with ocular parameters. : A literature search was conducted in August 2022 in PUBMED, EMBASE, and PsycINFO.

Educational interventions to reduce depression and anxiety in older adults with cancer in the community: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomised controlled trials.

Background: Older adults make up half of those with cancer and are prone to mood disorders, such as depression and severe anxiety, resulting in negative repercussions on their health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL). Educational interventions have been shown to reduce adverse psychological outcomes. We examined the effect of educational interventions on the severity of psychological outcomes in older adults with cancer (OAC) in the community.