Abstract One of the informal diagnoses in DSM-5 is Caffeine Use Disorder (CUD). CUD and high levels caffeine consumption could impact mental health conditions. This study aimed to estimate prevalence CUD, consumption, caffeine-related harms, related psychiatric symptoms Iran. A cross-sectional survey with a convenience sample 1228 adults were conducted was assessed across 20 products Questionnaire (CUDQ), Withdrawal Symptoms (CWSQ), 14-item Caffeine-related Harm Screening (CHS), Symptom...

A risk factor for developing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in non-clinical samples is tendencies (OCT). An OCT scale has recently been developed university students (UOC) and showed promising psychometric properties. However, no validated Persian language evaluates samples. Accordingly, this study aimed to validate the version of UOC Iranian students.Three hundred sixty-eight (54.6% females, mean ages: 22.4 ± 4.51) entered study. The was evaluated concerning structure Exploratory...

Objective: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) has been considered a heterogeneous psychiatric disorder. Identifying this heterogeneity can lead to better diagnosis and treatment. The two most common OCD subtypes include contamination/cleaning danger/checking. This study aimed identify the network structure of symptoms, personality, obsessive beliefs in these subtypes. Method: 333 patients with were included (156 danger/check subtype 177 subtype). In addition, 276 healthy individuals...

Abstract Objective Caffeine Use Disorder (CUD) is not currently recognized as a formal diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). However, recent studies within DSM-5 context have explored this issue. Also, disorder closely associated with caffeine withdrawal symptoms, which are formally DSM-5. Additionally, there limited evidence regarding connection between caffeine-related issues psychiatric symptoms. The main aim present study was to...

This study aimed to predict the quality of life (QOL) in patients with Painful Diabetic Neuropathy (PDN) based on pain severity, catastrophizing, acceptance, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance. Also, this was assess prevalence psychiatric symptoms Iranian PDN.1120 (mean age, 53.6 ± 12.6 years) participated research. Data were collected by Quality questionnaire (NeuroQoL); Beck Depression Inventory, Anxiety visual analog scale for Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), Chronic Acceptance...

Objective: The aim of this research was to examine the effectiveness acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for body image flexibility awareness in these patients.Methods: A randomized clinical trial conducted at Kashan University Medical Sciences clinics Kashan, Iran, from December 1, 2017 March 30, 2018.A sample 75 patients with psychosomatic disorders selected by convenience sampling.The were randomly divided into three 25-member groups.The experimental group received medicinal treatment...

Abstract Background The rate of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) due to the accidents is high around world. Patients with mild TBIs may suffer from some psychological disorders, including aggression, and mental fatigue, thus their quality life decreased. Among different treatments for TBI, two treatments, namely transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) have shown be effective. Therefore, this study aimed compare effects these on aggression in...

Background: High resistance-to-treatment rates in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and various treatments remain significant obstacles to psychiatric treatments. Objectives: The current study used network analysis predict treatment response by symptoms the contamination/cleaning danger/checking OCD subtypes. Methods: We evaluated 136 patients (mean age: 30.50 ± 5.25) who finished a 12-week selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) course. convenience sampling method. All completed...

Objective To conduct a pilot RCT investigating the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) for marijuana cessation craving reduction. Methods Sixty-one patients with use disorder diagnoses were randomly assigned to DBT group or control (psycho-education). Patients completed measures at pre-intervention, post-intervention, two-month follow-up. The Marijuana Craving Questionnaire (MCQ) urine test kits used assess abstinence respectively....

Background: Based on animal models, the antagonists of alpha-peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR-α) such as fibrates decrease reinforcement, brain rewards, and nicotine-related effects. Objectives: The present study aimed at investigating effect Gemfibrozil smoking cessation. Methods: This is a double-blind, randomized clinical trial that performed 75 adult cigarette smokers from 200 smokers. Hence, were divided into two groups after matching. experimental group (37 peoples)...

Neuropsychological findings in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are mainly clustered around the role of memory and executive functions. However, outcomes vary across different OCD populations. In addition, extent to which each these factors can distinguish patients with (PwOCD) from healthy individuals remains uncertain attracts great attention. The present study aims investigate above issues.This was a cross-sectional 182 (90 PwOCD 92 matched controls). After screening for inclusion...

Objectives: The COVID-19 outbreak has considerably affected various aspects of our lives and different groups society. In this regard, healthcare staff is more by the pressure heavy workloads daily exposure to suspected cases. This study aimed investigate depression anxiety as two basic factors mental health among workers role self-compassion cognitive flexibility during pandemic. Methods: A multi-center cross-sectional was conducted. Healthcare were target group, samples collected through...

Abstract Introduction : One of the informal diagnoses in DSM-5 is Caffeine Use Disorder (CUD). Recent studies found that CUD and high levels caffeine consumption could impact a large amount population. This study aimed to estimate prevalence CUD, consumption, caffeine-related harms, related psychiatric symptoms Iran. Methods A cross-sectional survey with convenience sample 1228 adults was conducted assessed across 20 products. Questionnaire (CUDQ), Withdrawal Symptoms (CWSQ), 14-item...

Abstract Purpose: This study has investigated the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of DBT for Marijuana cessation craving reduction as a pilot RCT. Methods: Sixty-one participants were randomly assigned to one or psycho-education active control-group with two-month follow-up. Patients completed measures at pre-interventions, post-interventions, Results: in is significantly higher than control group. In group 29/30 (96% retention) 24/31 (77% all sessions (χ2= 4.95, p = 0.02). Moreover,...

Abstract Background : This study aimed to predict the quality of life in patients with Painful Diabetic Neuropathy (PDN) based on pain severity, catastrophizing, acceptance, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance. Also, assessing prevalence psychiatric symptoms Iranian PDN. Method In this descriptive correlational study, 1500 MTBI admitted diabetes centers Tehran, Iran, from November 2019, August 2020 were selected using convenient sampling method. One thousand one hundred twenty (mean...