A5030612177- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Sleep and related disorders
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
- Cognitive and psychological constructs research
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
King Saud University
2016-2025
Saudi Arabia Basic Industries (Saudi Arabia)
2015-2025
King Saud Medical City
2017-2025
University of Tripoli
2025
Jambi University
2020
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
2017
Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University
2017
King Khalid University Hospital
2008
Psychological disorders including depression and anxiety are not rare in primary care clinics. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) is a clinical diagnostic tool that widely utilized by health physicians worldwide because it provides practical in-clinic to screen for psychological disorders. This study evaluated the validity of Arabic version PHQ all six modules depression, anxiety, somatic, panic, eating, alcohol abuse disorders.This quantitative observational cross-sectional was...
There is a growing body of research that shows significant association between mindfulness and mental health. However, studies on Saudi populations are still in their infancy. Mindfulness personal tendency to focus the present time non-judgmental manner, including interior exterior experience feelings events. The first aim this study examine relationship mindfulness, stress, depression, academic performance sample medical students from King Saud University. second explore potential...
New Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has multiple effects. We aimed in this study to assess anxiety, depression, and stress levels among university students Saudi Arabia associated factors.We collected 5,140 participations from universities for our cross-sectional study, responders completed the demographic questions, patient health questionnaire 9 (PHQ9) generalized anxiety disorder 7 (GAD7) perceived scale (PSS) between 24th 30th of April 2020.80.99% were females mean age was 21.85 years....
To evaluate sleep quality and daytime sleepiness in health care professionals who are performing shift work. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 510 at Prince Sultan Military Medical City King Khalid University Hospital, Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between December 2015 April 2016. Data were collected using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Participants divided into 2 groups: workers non-shift workers. Results: We...
Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused an unprecedented health crisis around the world, not least because of its heterogeneous clinical presentation and course. The new information on pandemic emerging daily made it challenging for healthcare workers (HCWs) to stay current with latest knowledge, which could influence their attitudes practices during patient care. This study is a follow-up evaluation changes in HCWs’ attitudes, as well anxiety levels regarding COVID-19 since...
Stigma plays a powerful role in an individual's attitude towards mental illness and their seeking psychiatric psychological services. Assessing stigma from the perspective of people with mood disorders is important as these have been ranked major causes disability.To determine extent impact experiences Saudi patients depression bipolar disorder, to examine across cultures.Ninety-three individuals disorder were interviewed at King Saud University Medical City using Inventory Stigmatizing...
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on people’s lives globally. outbreak in Saudi Arabia worsened when the number of cases and deaths rose March April 2020, leading to national lockdown. This study aimed assess factors associated with mental health symptoms sample people residing during pandemic. Methods We conducted an observational cross-sectional using online survey distributed via social media, completed by 3032 respondents from all regions. collected...
Objective: This study investigated the psychometric properties of Arabic version Adult Self-Report Scale-5 (the ASRS-5-AR) within a large sample adults residing in Saudi Arabia. Methods: cross-sectional applied ASRS-5-AR to random 4,299 and non-Saudi adults, aged 19 66 years (31.16 ± 9.26 years), living regions Riyadh, Makkah, Eastern Province Collected data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 26, JASP 0.18.3.0 software, MedCalc 22.030 statistical software. Results: The demonstrated...
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) infections are serious public health concerns in Libya, particularly the southern region. This study aimed to determine prevalence associated risk factors for HBV HCV among general population Ghudduwah village, south Libya. A cross-sectional was carried out on 352 individuals from April October 2018. Data socio-demographic characteristics suspected were obtained by a standard questionnaire. Serum samples tested markers (HBsAg, HBcAb, HBeAg, HBeAb...
Abstract Objective Limited studies have been conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on eating disorders (EDs). This study presents national epidemiological survey data prevalence and correlates anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia (BN), binge‐eating disorder (BED) their association with other mental health disorders, impairment role functioning, individual help‐seeking behaviors National Mental Health Survey (SNMHS). Method A face‐to‐face was a nationally representative household sample citizens...
There is growing interest in Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program to combat mental distress medical students. In Saudi Arabia, literature insufficient about MBSR and its effectiveness. This study aims measure the effectiveness of improving mindful state, stress, anxiety, depression Also, explores association between attendance rate sessions Lastly, examines gender differences response MBSR.This a stratified randomized controlled 84 students from two schools Riyadh, Arabia. They...
Objectives The aims of this study were to assess psychiatrists' knowledge and attitudes toward repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in Saudi Arabia determine the contributing factors. Methods A quantitative observational cross-sectional was conducted using an online survey. sample consisted 96 psychiatrists Arabia. new valid reliable questionnaire developed. Results total enrolled study, 81% whom men. Half participants consultants. mainly general (65%). mean age 37 years....
Objectives: Depression is a common mental disorder, the severity of which frequently assessed via interview-based clinical scales such as 7-item Hamilton Rating Scale (HAMD-7). The current study aimed to translate and examine validity an Arabic version HAMD-7 scale. Methods: This took place between February March 2016 in Psychiatry Department King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. scale was translated into using forward backward translation methods. A total 153 speakers were recruited...
Purpose: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has many psychological and physical effects to which university students are vulnerable. We aimed in this study assess the prevalence of insomnia among Saudi Arabia during COVID-19 lockdown associated factors. Patients Methods: conducted a cross-sectional using questionnaire collect responses 5140 from universities between April 24 30, 2020. Responders completed demographic questions scales, including Insomnia Severity Scale (ISI),...
To assess the knowledge of and attitudes towards ECT among psychiatrists family physicians in Saudi Arabia.The study is quantitative observational cross-sectional with a convenient sample that included (including residents) Arabia.Of 434 questionnaires emailed, total 126 returned completed (29% response rate). The mean age respondents was 35 years old. Psychiatrists accounted for 68.3%. majority were Saudis (95.2%) male (70.6%). Around half consultants about two-thirds (62.7%) had worked...
This study aimed to examine the potential acceptance, feasibility, and clinical impact of Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) in a group format for Saudi women who struggle with depression anxiety disorders. The findings may help clinicians Arabia other Muslim communities be aware ACT as an emerging therapeutic approach treating related conditions. Eight Riyadh city year 2017 were included study. A qualitative design was used this test possible effectiveness receptivity treatment protocol...
Background Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a subtype of characterized by avoidance, fear, and physical symptoms such as dry mouth, sweating, palpitations, blushing. SAD one the most common mental disorders. Body dysmorphic (BDD) marked distressing or impairing preoccupation with imagined minor flaws in one's appearance. Both disorders share similar symptoms. No satisfactory data have been provided about prevalence social our region. In study, we measured severity among adults Riyadh City,...
Background: Mental health workers face a lot of stressors in their jobs. This issue has been addressed widely by researchers as major factor predisposing these professionals to many mental disorders. However, there is limited research addressing the prevalence disorders and treatment preferences among (MHPs) Saudi Arabia. Aims: study aims assess preference depression, anxiety, burnout MHPs Methods: In this cross-sectional study, Arabia were approached participate study. A self-administered...
To assess the learning environment of Saudi psychiatry board program using Dutch Residency Educational Climate Test (D-RECT) and to explore residents' perception different domains environment. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The D-RECT instrument distributed all residents at training sites program. It is reliable valid measure educational postgraduate level. Mean scores are presented, t-tests, analysis variance, post hoc were used compare subgroups pearson's...