Are neurasthenia and depression the same disease entity? An electroencephalography study by Ge Dang, Lin Zhu, Chongyuan Lian, Silin Zeng, Xue Shi, Zian Pei, Xiaoyong Lan, Jian Qing Shi, Nan Yan, Yi Guo, Xiaolin Su

“…Compared with the MDD group, patients with neurasthenia reported more somatic symptoms and less emotional symptoms (p < 0.05). Moreover, lower theta connectivity was observed in patients with neurasthenia compared to those with MDD (p < 0.01). …”
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Predictive modeling of burnout dimensions based on basic socio-economic determinants in health service managers and support personnel in a resource-limited health center by Grey Castro-Tamayo, Mario Hernandez-Tapia, Ivan David Lozada-Martinez, Ivan Portnoy, Jessica Manosalva-Sandoval, Tobías Parodi-Camaño

“…Of these, 34.21% exhibited high levels of emotional exhaustion (EE), 42.11% showed elevated depersonalization (DP), and 7.89% reported low personal accomplishment (PA). …”
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Impact of the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic on the patient journeys of those with a newly diagnosed paediatric brain tumour in the UK: a qualitative study by Rachel Isba, Donald MacArthur, Liz Brewster, Ibrahim Jalloh, John-Paul Kilday, Kalsoom Akhter, Roland Casson, G A Amos Burke

“…Five themes describe the journey for new patients with paediatric brain tumour during the pandemic, focusing on (1) challenges getting into the healthcare system, (2) managing as a family during restrictions imposed by the pandemic, (3) complexities of building a cohesive and supportive healthcare team, (4) difficulties caregivers experienced in accessing practical and emotional support in hospital and (5) ongoing difficulties experienced by families in the community.Conclusions Findings from this study offer practical insights from children, parents/caregivers and relevant stakeholders to improve the healthcare system during future disruptions. …”
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Development and Testing of a Patient Outcome Measure for Interprofessional Tuberculosis Care: A Delphi Study by Bau D. Ardyansyah, Reinie Cordier, Margo Brewer, Dave Parsons

“…Background: A chronic medical condition such as tuberculosis can be physically and emotionally challenging for both health practitioners and patients and their families. …”
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Network analysis of the association between social anxiety and problematic smartphone use in college students by Wanying Xing, Xianyang Wang, Tingwei Feng, Jiaxin Xie, Chang Liu, Xiuchao Wang, Hui Wang, Lei Ren, Lei Ren, Xufeng Liu

“…Our findings suggest that interventions targeting negative emotions in daily interactions could be effective in reducing PSU.…”
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Breast Cancer Survivors with Chronic Neuropathic Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Yaadwinder Shergill, Danielle B. Rice, Eve-Ling Khoo, Virginia Jarvis, Tinghua Zhang, Monica Taljaard, Keith G. Wilson, Heather Romanow, Brittany Glynn, Rebecca Small, Joshua A. Rash, Andra Smith, Lynette Monteiro, Catherine Smyth, Patricia A. Poulin

“…A randomized controlled trial design was applied, and outcomes collected included pain, emotional function, quality of life, and global impression of change. …”
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The relationship between attitudes towards healthy nutrition and awareness levels of exercise addiction in male taekwondo athletes by Ersan Tolukan, Hasan Guler, Aydiner Birsin Yildiz, Guner Cicek, Ilimdar Yalcin, Alican Bayram, Nurullah Emir Ekinci

“…Exercise has a vital role in the physical, mental, emotional and social health of individuals. However, excessive and uncontrolled exercise may have negative consequences instead of the expected benefits such as exercise addiction. …”
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Exploring the relationship between mental health status and life events in children and adolescents: the role of mediating factors by Jiemei Xie, Jiemei Xie, Guoqiang Cheng, Mingliang Zhou, Qisheng Liang, Qianjin Wang, Qianjin Wang, Qianjin Wang

“…These findings can inform strategies to help mitigate the emotional impact of negative life events, enhance mental health, and provide a scientific basis for developing effective interventions.…”
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A comparative study of menstrual poverty among urban and rural female learners in government schools of Zambia by Bwalya Bupe Bwalya, Ancietos Mwansa, Patrick Amanzi, Christabel Ngongola, Charity Meki-Kombe

“…Notably, both urban and rural learners experienced a spectrum of emotional responses to menarche, with fear and discomfort common among learners in both urban and rural settings, while support-seeking behaviours and cultural beliefs varied geographically. …”
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Experiences of working as a clinical nurse while pregnant during the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic: a qualitative study by Lin Ye Wu, Wing Fai Yeung, Yao Lin Pei, Ling Xi Chen, Meng Qi Li, Jia Yin Ruan

“…Abstract Background Working as a pregnant clinical nurse might experience a range of challenges, such as significant anatomical and physiological changes as well as emotional and cognitive changes. That might be particularly obvious under the historical background of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. …”
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“They were sort of in the room with me”: a qualitative study about callers’ experience of video streaming during medical emergency calls by Siri Idland, Kristin Häikiö, Jo Kramer-Johansen, Magnus Hjortdahl

“…Results Our material was sorted into three category headings: Increased sense of safety, the unexpected option of video streaming, and emotional discomfort. Most respondents felt comforted knowing that the dispatcher could see and assess the situation visually. …”
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Efficacy of in-person and telepractice-based extended Lee Silverman Voice Treatment LOUD on dysarthria and dysphagia in adults with cerebral palsy by Kyung Min Kim, Sang Ah Park, Seong Hye Hwang, Alyssia Park, Hyang Hee Kim, Jihye Hwang, Sung-Rae Cho

“…Quality of life measures showed improvement in physical ( p  = 0.003), emotional ( p  = 0.000), total score of VHI ( p  = 0.001), fear ( p  = 0.031), sleep ( p  = 0.013), fatigue ( p  = 0.003), and total score of SWAL-QOL ( p  = 0.019). …”
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The well-being of Polish general practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic-cross-sectional questionnaire-based study by Katarzyna Nessler, Krzysztof Studziński, Esther Van Poel, Sara Willems, Ewa Wójtowicz, Elżbieta Kryj – Radziszewska, Adam Windak

“…Conclusions Our findings proved that COVID-19 placed an extraordinary emotional burden on Polish general practitioners and highlighted the importance of targeted support services and resource allocation to primary healthcare in Poland in case of any potential future crisis similar to the COVID-19 pandemic.…”
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The a criminal’s identity as an element of forensic characteristics of causing negligent serious or moderate bodily harm by K. M. Penzieva

“…The following criminologically significant features inherent in the person of the criminal have been analyzed, such as demographic data, moral qualities, psychological features; a set of psychophysical properties and qualities, motivational attitudes, emotional and rational spheres of human consciousness; social and legal data, natural and biological information about a person; socio-demographic properties, psychological qualities, biological features; social, biological, psychological and other characteristics. …”
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Profile of maladaptive and normative eating behaviors in correlation with rumination: a cross-sectional study among Lebanese adults by Emmanuelle Awad, Diana Malaeb, Mirna Fawaz, Lara Youssef, Anna Brytek-Matera, Souheil Hallit, Sahar Obeid

“…Rumination, a pattern of repetitive negative thoughts and emotions, is typically found when individuals diet. …”
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Depression, anxiety and its predictor among internally displaced person in metekel Ethiopia, 2023: using a structural equation model by Solomon Debela Bekeko, Teshome Demis Nimani, Samuel Demissie Darcho, Feyisa Shasho Bayisa

“…IntroductionThese individuals face psychological and physical trauma, loss of jobs, and emotional isolation, which may lead to the development of depression and anxiety. …”
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Relationships of sensory processing sensitivity with creativity and empathy in an adult sample by Britta A. P. Laros-van Gorkom, Britta A. P. Laros-van Gorkom, Christienne G. Damatac, Christienne G. Damatac, Inez Stevelmans, Corina U. Greven, Corina U. Greven, Corina U. Greven

“…Furthermore, higher SPS total and AES scores were associated with more overall empathy (SPS: β = 0.428, pfdr &lt; 0.001; AES: β = 0.373, pfdr &lt; 0.001), affective empathy (SPS: β = 0.507, pfdr &lt; 0.001; AES: β = 0.331, pfdr &lt; 0.001), cognitive empathy (SPS: β = 0.2692, pfdr &lt; 0.001; AES: β = 0.347, pfdr &lt; 0.001), and less emotional disconnection (SPS: β = 0.234, pfdr β 0.001; AES: β = 0.210, pfdr β 0.001). …”
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The Impact of the Safe and Successful Youth Initiative (SSYI) on City-Level Youth Crime Victimization Rates by Anthony Petrosino, Herbert Turner, Thomas Hanson, Trevor Fronius, Patricia Campie, Cailean Cooke

“… Background: The physical, emotional, and financial costs resulting from youth violence are well documented. …”
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Psychometric Properties of the Arabic Version of the Pain Resilience Scale among Lebanese Adults with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain by Melissa Makhoul, Samar Noureddine, Huda Abu-Saad Huijer, Laila Farhood, Souha Fares, Imad Uthman, Douglas J. French, Christopher R. France

“…The Pain Resilience Scale (PRS), which measures behavioral perseverance and the ability to regulate emotions and cognition despite ongoing pain, lacks an Arabic version. …”
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Clinical and psychosocial context of HIV perinatally infected young mothers in Harare, Zimbabwe: A longitudinal mixed-methods study. by Zivai Mupambireyi, Victoria Simms, Webster Mavhu, Concilia Mutasa, Edward Matsikire, April Ricotta, Margaret Pascoe, Tinei Shamu, Beula Senzanje, Chiara Pierotti, Angela Mushavi, Nicola Willis, Frances M Cowan

“…Qualitative data highlighted three pertinent themes: HIV status disclosure, adherence experiences and, social and emotional support.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Findings from this study underscore the significant clinical, social and psychological challenges faced by perinatally infected young mothers. …”
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