Consuming large amounts of alcohol on an irregular basis is a common form of alcohol misuse among female adolescents and young women. This form of alcohol misuse is called binge drinking (BD) and is associated with harm to the CNS mainly due to repeated alternations between intense intoxication...
Post-stroke depression is one of the most serious neuropsychological consequences of stroke and it affects about 35-70 % of patients with stroke. However, Pharmacological treatment administered to post stroke depressed (PSD) patients, without an accompanying therapy, appears not be sustainable...
Traumatic experiences can have devastating impact on the victim, altering their physical, emotional, cognitive and social aspects of life. They can lead to the development of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), an anxiety disorder common among victims of trauma, such as refugees. Very few...
Download PDF ↓Breast Cancer is a major Public Health problem because of its high incidence and mortality. It is feared by women due to negative stigma brought by its diagnosis and its psychological effects, which affect the perception of sexuality and their own personal image.The aim of the study was to...
Download PDF ↓Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a major depressive episode during puerperium and affects 10% to 22% of mothers before the infant’s first birthday. Increase in number of youthful mothers and the influence of PPD on the maternal health of mothers has not been fully explored. Treatment of PPD has...
Suicidal ideation has long been associated with HIV infected populations worldwide. It has been found that HIV does not only attack the immune system of an individual but also the nervous system leading to psychological dysfunction of an individual. The objectives of the study were: to establish...