J Behav Ther Exp Psychiatry
December 2024
Background And Objectives: Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is an impulsive aggression disorder with self-control problems. However, the mechanisms underpinning the self-control problems in IED have not been clearly investigated. Therefore, this study examined the nature of self-control problems and their types, including cognitive inhibition, behavioral inhibition, and emotional interference in IED.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFragile X Syndrome (FXS) results from the silencing of the FMR1 gene and is the most prevalent inherited cause of intellectual disability and the most frequent monogenic cause of autism spectrum disorder. It is well established that Fragile X individuals are subjected to a wide array of comorbidities, ranging from cognitive, behavioural, and medical origin. Furthermore, recent studies have also described metabolic impairments in FXS individuals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDuring the COVID-19 epidemic, face-to-face mental health services faced obstacles. Using Internet-based interventions was a good solution and had the potential to overcome these treatment barriers. However, there is no strong research evidence about the effectiveness of these methods for social anxiety disorder in different cultures and developing countries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Dyslipidemias, including familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), are a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. FH is a genetic disorder resulting in elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and an increased probability of early cardiovascular disorders. Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) is the most common form, affecting approximately 1 in 250 individuals worldwide, with a higher prevalence among the French-Canadian population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Hysterectomy as well as uterine cancer could be associated with a long-term risk of mental disorders. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of group cognitive-behavioral therapy (GCBT) in reducing anxiety and depression in women who have undergone hysterectomy for uterine cancer.
Method: This experimental, pretest-post-test study was conducted in an academic hospital.