The Relationship among Dyadic Adjustment and Disease Burden in Patients with Bipolar Disorder and Their Spouses.

(1) Background: Spouses of individuals with bipolar disorder (BD) experience significant burdens, and the perception of the burden may affect dyadic adjustment. We aimed to investigate the sexual functions, alexithymic traits, marital satisfaction, and burden in patients with BD and their spouses. We also aimed to assess the mediating role of sexual functions and alexithymia in the relationship between burden and dyadic adjustment.

Impact of Childhood Trauma and Adult Separation Anxiety Disorder on Quality of Life in Individuals with Schizophrenia.

Background: Childhood trauma and anxiety disorders are common in individuals with schizophrenia. This study aimed to investigate the effects of childhood trauma and adult separation anxiety disorder on the quality of life of individuals with schizophrenia.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 111 individuals with schizophrenia and 85 control subjects.

Piperazine derivatives with potent drug moiety as efficient acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase, and glutathione S-transferase inhibitors.

Cholinesterases catalyze the breakdown of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh), a naturally occurring neurotransmitter, into choline and acetic acid, allowing the nervous system to function properly. In the human body, cholinesterases come in two types, including acetylcholinesterase (AChE; E.C.

The Relationship Among Autistic Traits, Impulsivity, and Functionality in Patients With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental disorder that causes disabilities. This study investigated the relationship among impulsivity, autistic traits, and disabilities in patients with OCD. We included 88 patients with OCD and 90 healthy volunteers without any mental disorders.

The Prevalence of Sarcopenia in Patients with Schizophrenia.

Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate the frequency of sarcopenia in patients with schizophrenia and the risk factors that may be associated with sarcopenia.

Methods: We recruited 72 schizophrenia patients who had registered in the schizophrenia specialized unit of Çukurova University. The socio-demographic variable form was filled.

Association of Orthorexic Tendencies with Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms, Eating Attitudes and Exercise.

Purpose: The term orthorexia nervosa is used to describe the pathological fixation associated with consuming healthy food. It is assumed that orthorexia nervosa shares some phenomenological features with anorexia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and other mental disorders. Individuals with orthorexic tendencies may have high physical activity as well as a healthy diet.

The Mediating Effect of Depression and Disability in the Relationship Between Schizophreniaand Self-Esteem.

Depressive symptoms, in addition to positive and negative symptoms, are commonly observed in the course of schizophrenia. These symptoms may cause disability and reduced self-esteem. Disability and lower self-esteem may disrupt the quality of life and lead to social isolation.

Assessment of Dyadic Adjustment and Sexual Functions in Patients with Bipolar Disorder.

Introduciton: There are limited studies investigating the relation between dyadic adjustment, and sexual functions. The aim of this study was to compare patients with bipolar disorder (BD) in euthymic phase with healthy controls, and confirm our hypothesis which we expect to find that dyadic adjustment is negatively affected in bipolar patients with sexual dysfunctions (SDs).

Methods: A total of 50 euthymic bipolar patients (32 female, 18 male), and 50 healthy individuals as a control group (27 female, 23 male) were included in the study.