Psychiatry International, Vol. 5, Pages 169-187: Depressive Disorders and EU Labour Resources—The Problem of Lost Productivity in Highly Developed Economies Psychiatry International doi: 10.3390/psychiatryint5020012 Authors: Agnieszka Jakubowska Research has shown that mental disorders in working-age individuals are associated with a significant burden of disability, sickness absence, and presenteeism, resulting in lost productivity. This study aims to assess the impact of depressive disorders on the labour markets in the European Union countries, with a particular focus on the dispa ..read more

Psychiatry International, Vol. 5, Pages 154-168: Effects of Gender and Social Network Use on High School Students’ Emotional Well-Being during COVID-19 Psychiatry International doi: 10.3390/psychiatryint5020011 Authors: Sabina Mandić Neven Ricijaš Dora Dodig Hundrić Various studies conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic have confirmed changes in online behaviour, with young people increasingly using social networks. This trend appears to correlate with a heightened risk of various psychological and emotional problems. The main aim of this study is to explore the patterns of social ne ..read more

Psychiatry International, Vol. 5, Pages 134-153: Effects of a One-Day Experiential Sheep-Rearing Experience on Motivation, Anxiety, and Frontal Lobe Brain Activity in Patients with Chronic Psychiatric Disorders: A Crossover Pilot Study Psychiatry International doi: 10.3390/psychiatryint5020010 Authors: Nobuko Shimizu Shingo Ohe Keigo Asano Motohiko Ishida The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a one-day sheep-rearing experience on motivation and anxiety levels in patients with chronic mental illness. The study assessed changes in oxytocin and cortisol levels and brain acti ..read more

Psychiatry International, Vol. 5, Pages 121-133: A Cross-Sectional Study of How Harm Avoidance, Incompleteness and Intolerance of Uncertainty Contribute to Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder in University Students Psychiatry International doi: 10.3390/psychiatryint5010009 Authors: Anna Nisyraiou Meropi Simou Gregoris Simos Research suggests that certain cognitive factors increase the likelihood of developing and maintaining obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). Such factors that are often associated with OCD are harm avoidance (HA), incompleteness (INC), and intolerance of un ..read more

Psychiatry International, Vol. 5, Pages 101-120: Quality of Life in Alcohol Use Disorder: Exploration of Predictive Factors in a Cross-Sectional Study Psychiatry International doi: 10.3390/psychiatryint5010008 Authors: Prabhoo Dayal Gauri S. Kaloiya Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic and relapsing biopsychosocial condition that leads to various medical, psychological, social, economic, and personal issues. This study evaluated how sociodemographic characteristics, clinical variables, impulsivity dimensions, and cognitive functions were associated with quality of life (QoL) among patients ..read more

Psychiatry International, Vol. 5, Pages 89-100: Portuguese Validation of a Reduced Version of the IAT (Internet Addiction Test) Scale—Youth Version Psychiatry International doi: 10.3390/psychiatryint5010007 Authors: Ivone Patrão Inês Borges Patrícia Sobral Ana Moreira This study adapted and assessed a shortened version of the IAT (Internet Addiction Test) scale completed by young people aged 12 years and older regarding their online behaviors and risk of online addiction. The psychometric qualities of the reduced version (Screening IAT—youth) are presented in order to v ..read more

Psychiatry International, Vol. 5, Pages 74-88: Bone Health in Mood Disorders: A Narrative Review about Clinical and Biological Connections Psychiatry International doi: 10.3390/psychiatryint5010006 Authors: Antonella Maria Pia De Novellis Giulia Ferrazzi Gian Maria Galeazzi Mattia Marchi Matteo Meloni Luca Pingani Silvia Ferrari Evidence about bone health in people affected by psychiatric disorders is limited. This narrative review aims to highlight what is known, up to the present time, about clinical connections between bone health and psychiatric disorders, particularly depressive disorders ..read more

Psychiatry International, Vol. 5, Pages 53-73: Neuropsychological Insights into Coping Strategies: Integrating Theory and Practice in Clinical and Therapeutic Contexts Psychiatry International doi: 10.3390/psychiatryint5010005 Authors: Maria Theodoratou Marios Argyrides The primary focus of this review is to rigorously explore the application and significance of coping strategies within the domains of clinical psychology and neuropsychology. These consist of a variety of techniques, behaviors, and cognitive interventions, and their critical role in reinforcing resilience and facilitating adapt ..read more

Psychiatry International, Vol. 5, Pages 39-52: Violence and Child Mental Health Outcomes in Iraq: Mapping Vulnerable Areas Psychiatry International doi: 10.3390/psychiatryint5010004 Authors: Ruaa Al Juboori Few studies have been conducted in Iraq regarding the association of violence at multiple ecological levels and child mental health outcomes. Therefore, the study objectives were (1) to conduct a nationwide analysis to explore violence at multiple socio-ecological levels and children’s mental health outcomes, and (2) to identify the most vulnerable children according to the sp ..read more

Psychiatry International, Vol. 5, Pages 27-38: Exploring the Link between Mindful Eating, Instagram Engagement, and Eating Disorders: A Focus on Orthorexia Nervosa Psychiatry International doi: 10.3390/psychiatryint5010003 Authors: Efstratios Christodoulou Verra Markopoulou Antonios E. Koutelidakis Mindful eating is an increasingly popular dietary practice that may mediate the symptomatology of eating disorders. Orthorexia nervosa is a recently proposed eating disorder characterized by excessive concern for body image, healthy eating, and calorie control. The purpose of this study is to invest ..read more