OBJECTIVE The suicidal rate among epileptic patients is up to 5 times more than general population and depression is the most common mood disturbance among them while usually under noticed. This study was performed to determine possible symptoms of psychiatric disorders for suicidal behavior in pediatric patients with epilepsy that had attempted suicide. METHODS Among medical records of 1169 ...

objective: the aim of the present research was to evaluate the psychological well-being and quality of sleep in addicts under methadone treatment for at least 6 months. methods: a total of 40 individuals were selected through purposeful sampling method among the referring addicts to 2 addiction centers in eastern tehran. participants took the ryff scale of psychological well-being (rspwb) and p...

Although information is available to guide hospitals and clinics on the medical aspects of disaster surge, there is little guidance on how to manage the expected surge of persons needing psychological assessment and response after a catastrophic event. This neglected area of disaster medicine is addressed by presenting a novel and practical quality improvement tool for hospitals and clinics to ...

No task more worthy of attention confronts the psychologist today than the scientific study of the college student by means of mental tests. Psychological tests were first employed in the examination and segregation of the mentally feeble. A large number of clinics connected with modern school systems, hospitals, or juvenile courts have found these tests of service in detecting mental subnormal...

BACKGROUND Intimate partner violence (IPV) is described by the American Medical Association as "a pattern of coercive behaviors that may include repeated battering and injury, psychological abuse, sexual assault, progressive social isolation, deprivation, and intimidation." The long-term consequences of IPV include health risks, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and staggering economic...

Background: Employed and unemployed women have their own problems. This could be more important for female headed households. Hardiness and resiliency are among the characteristics that are very important for fighting against the problems of life. The aim of this study is to Compare the psychological hardiness and resiliency of employed and unemployed female headed households.   Materials and ...

Objective: In 2011, Turkey started the nationwide “Smoking Cessation Treatment Support Program” via Smoking Clinics (SCC). This study examined accessibility of these clinics using Levesque’s framework access to healthcare services. From (potential) users’ perspectives, it was aimed find challenges they face in accessing clinics, and proposed solutions for better implementation.Methods: conducte...

BACKGROUND Non-cardiac chest pain assessed by cardiologists in their outpatient clinics or by coronary angiography usually has a poor symptomatic functional and psychological outcome. Randomised trials have shown the effectiveness of specialist psychological treatment with those who have persistent symptoms, but such treatment is not always acceptable to patients and may not be feasible in rout...