Helin Yılmaz Kafalı
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Green IT and Sustainability
- Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
Işık University
2023-2025
Memorial Ankara Hospital
2020-2024
Ergani Devlet Hastanesi
2024
Ministry of Health
2019-2023
State Hospital
2023
Ford Otosan (Turkey)
2023
Bilkent University
2021-2022
University of Foggia
2022
Ege University
2017-2021
Çankaya University
2021
Abstract Background The prevalence of medical illnesses is high among patients with psychiatric disorders. current study aimed to investigate multi-comorbidity in disorders comparison the general population. Secondary aims were factors associated metabolic syndrome and treatment appropriateness mental Methods sample included 54,826 subjects (64.73% females; 34.15% males; 1.11% nonbinary gender) from 40 countries (COMET-G study). analysis was based on registration previous history that could...
Abstract Background Problematic Internet gaming is an increasingly recognized global mental health problem. This multicultural cross-sectional study examined the association between disorder (IGD) symptoms and anxiety depressive substance use within a sample of young users. In total, 3529 college/university students (1260 (35.7%) males; mean age 21 ± 3 years) were surveyed online. We assessed online patterns using Gaming Disorder Self-report for College/University Students (ICMH-IGD),...
Aims To measure the stigma of healthcare providers toward people suffering from mental illness, Opening Minds Stigma Scale for Health Care Providers (OMS-HC) is a commonly applied instrument. However, this scale has not been thoroughly validated in many European countries, its psychometric properties are still unknown and data on practicing psychiatrists lacking. Therefore, multicenter study aimed to assess characteristics 15-item OMS-HC trainees specialists adult child psychiatry 32...
The present study evaluated the psychometric properties of a self-report scale for assessing Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) symptoms according to DSM?5 and ICD?11 among 3270 college/university students (2095 [64.1%] females; age mean 21.6 [3.1] years) from different countries worldwide. Croatian, English, Polish, Portuguese, Serbian, Turkish, Vietnamese versions were tested. showed that IGD could be measured as single underlying factor students. A nine item symptom following DSM?5, short...
BackgroundMental health-related stigma occurs among the public and professionals alike. The lived experience of mental illness has been linked to less stigmatising attitudes. However, data on psychiatrists relationship between attitudes psychotherapeutic activity or case discussion groups remains scarce.MethodsA cross-sectional multicentre study was performed in 32 European countries investigate experiences toward patients with as well stigma, psychosocial professional factors....
The Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire-Short Form (Q-LES-Q-SF) is the most frequently used generic quality life (QOL) measure in many countries cultures worldwide. However, no single study has been carried out to investigate whether this questionnaire performs similarly across diverse cultures/countries. Accordingly, aimed assess cross-cultural measurement invariance Q-LES-Q-SF ten different countries.The was administrated a sample 2822 university students from...
Given the increased risk of accidents in patients with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or maternal anxiety/depression, we aimed to investigate frequency two diseases children penetrating eye injury (PEI). Altogether 79 children, 39 PEIs 40 healthy individuals (control group), aged 5–15 years, underwent a complete ophthalmologic examination. Afterwards, schedule for affective disorders schizophrenia school-aged was conducted assess psychiatric diagnosis all children....
Research on areas such as social cognition, autistic traits, and minor physical anomalies in comorbid Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is limited. In this study, we compared these children aged between 8 14 with SLD ADHD their typically developed peers. Emotion recognition cognition were evaluated by Faces Test, Reading the Mind Eyes Comprehension Difficulties Regulation Scale. Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire Social Responsiveness Scale...
This study investigated whether poor performance in the Reading Mind Eyes Test (RMET) and emotion dysregulation (ED) contributes to involvement bullying among adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Altogether, 105 ADHD aged 10–18 years (mean: 13.9±1.8 years, 77% boys) were recruited. RMET was applied evaluate ToM abilities. Participants completed Difficulties Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire measure ED bullying, respectively. Among...
Objective: This study aimed to explore the aspects of emotional dysregulation (ED) and childhood trauma (CT) which are associated with suicide ideation (SI) suicidal behaviour (SB) severity in depressive female adolescents who previously attempted suicide. Method: In this cross-sectional study, we evaluated SI SB severity. The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) was administered 80 patients had attempts within last month. Current (C-SI) total score (C-TS), lifetime- (L-SI),...
Introduction Mental health-related stigma occurs not only within the public community but is also an issue among healthcare professionals. The relationship between national culture and provider remains yet to be empirically attested. Objectives We performed a cross-sectional multicentre study across 32 European countries investigate attitudes of psychiatrists towards patients with mental health problems. aimed examine attitude country-specific indicators. Methods measured stigmatizing using...