BMC psychiatry

BackgroundTo address the growing demand for psychological treatment, healthcare providers are increasingly utilising low-intensity interventions, characterised by reduced practitioner contact and emphasis on independent patient engagement w…

BackgroundPremenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) has been identified as a member of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5). The symptoms of premenstrual syndrome are uncertain, and these uncertain sym…

BackgroundIndividuals undergoing fertility treatments often experience heightened stress levels compared to the general population. With the increasing number of women facing recurrent failed in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles, this resear…

BackgroundPersonal values of Thai medical students have been observed to be diverging from those of their seniors, but the differences remain uncharacterized. Despite its potential association with mental wellbeing, the issue remain unexplo…

BackgroundMajor Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) are two high-prevalent conditions where the Endocannabinoid system (ECS) is believed to play an important role. The ECS regulates how different neurotransmitters inter…

AIM: To explore the perception of the impact of endometriosis on various aspects in affected women with endometriosis. METHOD: Data was gathered through in-depth and semi-structured individual interviews using open questions to comprehend …

BackgroundInfertility affects different aspects of couples' lives, so it may cause problems in couples' emotional relationships by increasing marital conflicts. This study aimed to determine Infertility-related stress and its relationship w…

BackgroundThe exosomal lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA networks in first episode schizophrenia (FOS) have not reported yet. This study examined the lncRNA, miRNA and mRNA expression level in exosome derived from first episode schizophrenia (FOS) patients…

BackgroundBipolar disorder (BD) is a multifactorial condition. Several signaling pathways affect development of this disorder. With the purpose of exploring the role of vitamin D receptor (VDR) signaling in this disorder, we measured expres…

Background>Patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders have a high psychiatric co-morbidity. This study aimed to investigate and characterise gastrointestinal symptoms in relation to depressive symptoms and trait anxiety in a well-d…

BACKGROUND: Considering the prevalence of endometriosis and consequent depression and anxiety as well as the resultant effects on the body, mind, and quality of life of patients, this study aimed to determine the effects of self-care counse…

BackgroundPreoperative anxiety comprising anesthesia and surgery related anxiety is common and perceived by many patients as the worst aspect of the surgical episode. The aim of this study was to identify independent predictors of these thr…