Neuropsychological and Behavioral Aspects of Substance Use and Mental Disorders in Adolescence

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Breaking the cycle: Psychological and social dimensions of pediatric functional gastrointestinal disorders

World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(2)

Опубликована: Март 18, 2025

BACKGROUND Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in children present with chronic symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation without identifiable structural abnormalities. These are closely linked to gut-brain axis dysfunction, altered gut microbiota, psychosocial stress, leading psychiatric comorbidities such as anxiety, depression, behavioral issues. Understanding this bidirectional relationship is crucial for developing effective, holistic management strategies that address physical mental health. AIM To examine the impacts of FGIDs children, focusing on anxiety depression their association other neurodevelopmental childhood, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, emphasizing role axis, emotional dysregulation, stress. Key mechanisms explored include neurotransmitter microbiota imbalance, central sensitization, heightening stress reactivity, symptom perception. The review also evaluates family dynamics coping exacerbating FGID contributing conditions. METHODS A narrative was conducted using 328 studies sourced from PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, covering research published over past 20 years. Inclusion criteria focused examining diagnosis, mechanisms, comorbidities, factors pediatric populations. commonly affecting including functional constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux, cyclic vomiting were analyzed concerning psychological impacts. RESULTS highlights a strong connection between symptoms, mediated by dysregulated sensitization. physiological disruptions increase children’s vulnerability while - early-life trauma, maladaptive dynamics, ineffective intensify cycle distress. CONCLUSION Effective requires biopsychosocial approach integrating medical, psychological, dietary interventions. Parental education, early intervention, multidisciplinary care coordination critical mitigating long-term improving both health outcomes FGIDs.

Язык: Английский

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Gender Differences in Alexithymia, Emotion Regulation, and Impulsivity in Young Individuals with Mood Disorders

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 14(6), С. 2030 - 2030

Опубликована: Март 17, 2025

Background/Objectives: Alexithymia, emotion regulation, and impulsivity are key factors in youths with mood disorders. However, gender differences within these dimensions remain insufficiently studied this population. This study seeks to explore a sample of adolescents young adults disorders, aiming identify gender-specific characteristics important clinical implications. Methods: We assessed 115 outpatients aged 13 25 years DSM-5 diagnosis disorder. The evaluation included the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), Difficulties Emotion Regulation (DERS), UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale. associations suicidal ideation were tested using two different multivariate models. Results controlled for age intelligence measures. Results: first model (Wilks’ Lambda = 0.720, p < 0.001) revealed significantly higher scores women than men TAS-20 (p 0.001), DERS subscales “Lack Premeditation” 0.004) Perseverance” 0.001). Regression analyses confirmed as significant predictor variables, also controlling intelligence. Furthermore, measure influenced Lack Premeditation Perseverance. Conclusions: Women disorders exhibit greater alexithymia, emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, particularly difficulties planning task persistence. These findings highlight need gender-sensitive interventions that address awareness impulse control improve outcomes.

Язык: Английский

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Effects of childhood inter-parent conflict on reactive aggression in emerging adulthood: the role of parental warmth, and emotional dysregulation

Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 17, 2025

While previous research suggests that interparental conflict (IPC) influences aggression, the mechanisms through which it occurs remain underexplored. This study examines relationship between childhood exposure to IPC and reactive aggression in emerging adulthood, with a focus on mediating roles of parental warmth emotional dysregulation. Data were collected from 152 participants aged 18 29, using combination well-validated instruments measure IPC, dysregulation, perceived mothers fathers. Results indicate maternal emerged as key mediator, especially for females, whereas dysregulation played stronger role among Chinese participants. Paternal did not significantly mediate relationship. These findings underscore protective support mitigating adverse effects notable variations across gender cultural contexts. The highlights importance interventions targeting regulation, particularly cultures where suppression is prevalent, reduce long-term impact aggressive behavior.

Язык: Английский

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School Performance and Learning Challenges in Children and Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease

Pediatric Cardiology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 24, 2025

Язык: Английский

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