Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is characterized by symptoms of irritability, affective lability, anxiety, and depression, which occur only in the luteal phase of ovulatory menstrual cycles. This offers an ideal model to assess the neural correlates of the on and off switch of mood symptoms. Recently, we highlighted differences in grey matter volume between individuals with PMDD and healthy controls during the luteal phase, depicting smaller volumes in those diagnosed with the condition. However, it is unknown whether such alterations represent state-like changes specific to the symptomatic phase, or trait-like characteristics.

Against the backdrop of increasing attention to the mental health of medical students, this study aimed to investigate the network characteristics and core manifestations of loneliness and mental health among first-year medical students using network analysis, and to explore the impact of regulatory emotional self-efficacy (RESE) on this network.

African migrants constitute a significant proportion of the Australian population. While migration and resettlement offer opportunities, the associated stressors may adversely affect the mental health and well-being of African migrants. This study explored, for the first time, the prevalence of depression and psychological distress among African migrants in Australia and the relationship between coping mechanisms and mental health outcomes.

Although the associations between intimate partner violence and women's adverse mental health are widely recognized, inconsistencies persist concerning specific risk factors, forms of IPV, and related mental disorders. Women often hesitate to disclose their experience without proactive and sensitive questioning from healthcare professionals. The aim of this review is to summarize existing evidence on the effects of IPV experience on mental disorders and associated factors among women through a synthesis of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of quantitative studies.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of atypical antipsychotic drugs (AAPDs) on changes in body composition and fat distribution characteristics in patients with first-episode schizophrenia (FSCZ) and chronic schizophrenia (CSCZ), as well as to predict their temporal trends.

Previous studies have shown that patients with depression recall fewer specific autobiographical memories, a phenomenon known as overgeneral autobiographical memory (OGM). OGM refers to the retrieval of categorical memories (repeated events) and extended memories (events lasting more than 24 h), rather than specific, single-event recollections. This pattern has been linked to dysfunctional emotion regulation and childhood trauma. While most research has used the Autobiographical Memory Test (AMT) to assess OGM, such standardized cue-word paradigms are limited in capturing how autobiographical memories unfold in real-life psychotherapeutic settings. This study introduces a novel methodology to assess autobiographical memories as they naturally emerge during videotaped psychodynamic psychotherapy sessions.

Schizophrenia (SCZ) patients exhibit impairments in cognitive flexibility, yet the underlying neuroelectrophysiological mechanisms remain poorly understood. Through the application of event-related potential (ERP) technology within a cued task-switching paradigm (CTSP), this study explored the neuroelectrophysiological mechanisms of cognitive flexibility impairments with schizophrenia.

The purpose of this sub-study, as part of the Implementation of guidelines on Family Involvement for persons with Psychotic disorders (IFIP) trial, was to examine the effectiveness of family interventions (FIs) implemented through an implementation support program (ISP) on patients' outcomes.

To investigate the prevalence and associated factors of fecal incontinence among hospitalized patients with bipolar disorder, examining demographic, clinical, and pharmacological determinants to inform evidence-based clinical management strategies.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by a persistent pattern of symptoms, including inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may struggle with low self-esteem, troubled relationships, and poor performance in school. Adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder further have a higher risk of anxiety and depression and increasing risky behaviors, such as substance use. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children, affecting approximately 5-8%, primarily boys, and often persisting into adulthood.