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Psychology and PsychoanalysisISSN: 2572-4037

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 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4037.1510074

Effectiveness of Two Mobile Apps in Promoting Mental Health among University Students

Manuela Martinez-Lorca, Juan Jose Criado-Alvarez and Alberto Martinez-Lorca

Article Type: Original Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 11

There is evidence of a high prevalence of depression, anxiety, mental health and difficulties in university students. Currently, the many mindfulness meditation and emotion management interventions delivered via a mobile app may be an appealing, effective way to reduce stress in college students....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4037.1510073

Clinical Assessment of Linguistic Abilities in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Theofilidis Antonis

Article Type: RESEARCH ARTICLE | Indexed Archive: Volume 11

The objective of the present study was to investigate the linguistic profile of patients with multiple sclerosis and to establish a connection between the corresponding linguistic deficits and specific brain regions. Specifically, for the purposes of this research, 12 adults diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis were examined and compared with healthy participants. The Boston Aphasia Naming Test, a standardized linguistic tool, was administered, focusing on the subtests for aud...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4037.1510072

Role of Transdiagnostic Approach in Improving Quality of Life among Cancer Survivors: A Narrative Review

Swati Sucharita Dash, Prangya Paramita, Tanushree Rao, Jignesh Bhate and Guruprasad KS Rao

Article Type: Review Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 10

Transdiagnostic interventions have been shown to be effective in improving quality of life (QoL) among cancer survivors. This narrative review aims to explore the impact of transdiagnostic interventions on QoL to facilitate development of more effective interventions and future research. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in the PubMed database using a combination of MeSH terms and keywords related to cancer survivorship, QoL, and transdiagnostic interventions. Studies on Metacognit...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4037.1510071

Correlation of Mothers' Educational Level and Depression of Mothers with PKU Children

Iakovou K and Schulpis K

Article Type: Editorial | Indexed Archive: Volume 9

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inborn error of phenylalanine (phe) metabolism due to the deficiency of the hepatic enzyme phe hydroxylase activity. Mothers of phenylketonuric children are obligatory heterozygous of the disease. PKU is characterized by high phe blood levels resulting in executive function impairment, convulsions and microcephaly caused by toxic effect of phe accumulation in the brain...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4037.1510070

Psychological Consequences of Female Genital Mutilation - A Review

Catarina Manuel, Mariana Fortunato and Catarina Cativo

Article Type: Review Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 9

Negative psychosocial consequences of FGM include posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, panic disorders, depression and suppression of feeling and thinking, and sometimes attempted suicide, difficulties in sexual and marital life....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4037.1510068

The Relationship between Personality Traits and Effectiveness of Ethiopian Athletes in Long Distance Running

Fenta Bitew, Awoke Tibebu and Berhanu Anjet

Article Type: Research Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 9

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between personality traits and athletes performance in long distance runners in Ethiopia. Cross-sectional research design was employed. The data was collected using questionnaires and through field study procedure. The targeted populations of the study were 138 of successful and unsuccessful athletes in long distance runners 2019/2020. Of the Non-probability sampling type purposive sampling techniques was employed....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4037.1510066

Adjustment Disorder in Long Covid: A Case Report

Daniel Waiganjo Kinyanjui, MMed, Geoffrey Masika Wechuli, MMed and Harriet Kigaro Musimbi, BSc

Article Type: Review Article | Indexed Archive: Volume 9

This was a case of adjustment disorder in 'long COVID'. Working in a far-flung, hardship environment with limited medical resources, isolation, and poor primary support systems were identified as the stressors and social determinants of health. Recommendations include timely management of co-morbid conditions and improvement in work-place policy, especially during epidemics and pandemics....

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