http://obrela-journal.gr/index.php/obrela/issue/feed 2024-12-05T18:57:03+02:00 Orestis info@obrela.gr Open Journal Systems <p><img src="/public/site/images/panton/ojnlogo2017.jpg"></p> <p>Welcome to the quarterly issued Journal Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience &amp; Mental Health, the official Journal of the “obrela”.</p> <p>The Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience &amp; Mental Health (DCNMH) Journal is an open-access peer reviewed international online journal, published by obrela. It aims to publish high quality articles in the areas of Psychiatry, Mental Health, Clinical Neuroscience, Medical Psychology, and Neurology. The DCNMH welcomes varied article types such as Original Submissions, Research Articles, Review Articles, Short Reports, Case Reports, Letters to the Editor, Editorials and Guest Editorials. The DCNMH also features studies that focus on negative results, failure to reproduce, tools and methods, as well as on new theories or hypothesis.</p> <p>The DCNMH Journal welcomes manuscripts on the following fields : Brain Research, Addiction, Adolescent Development, Anxiety and Depression, Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease &amp; Other Dementias, Brain Plasticity, Brain and Evolution, Biological Rhythms and Sleep, Brain Wellness, Demyelinating Disorders, Developmental Disorders, Drug Discovery and Development, Drugs of Abuse and Addiction, Emotion, Epilepsy, Ethical and Policy Issues in Neuroscience, Food Intake and Energy Balance, Games and mental health, Psychiatric Genetics, Glial Mechanisms, History of Neuroscience, Memory Formation, Motivation and Emotion, Network Interactions, Neuroimaging, Neuroimmunology, Neuroendocrinology, Neurotoxicity, Neuroprotection, Pain, Public Awareness of Neuroscience, Stress and the Brain, Schizophrenia &amp; Bipolar Disorder, Pharmacology, TeleCare, e-Health, m-Health, Virtual reality therapy, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmaceutical Innovation, Rehabilitation, Prevention programs, Psychoeducation, Psychometry, Trauma therapy.</p> http://obrela-journal.gr/index.php/obrela/article/view/289 2024-12-05T18:57:03+02:00 Orestis Giotakos info@obrela.gr

Eating disorders is fundamentally an obsessive-compulsive disorder with eating-related symptoms, focusing on feeding, body shape, size and weight. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCDP) traits are commonly associated with eating disorders (EDs), with evidence indicated that these traits predispose and exacerbate the ED illness course. In any case, ‘Anorexia’ is not the central pathogenic feature in the so-named ‘anorexia nervosa disorder’. These patients do not loss appetite; in fact, they restrict feeding. It is obvious that these patients suffer from a specific and severe form of an ‘anankastic personality’, having the aberration of restrict feeding, which indicate an ‘anankastic eating disorder’. We need to rethink about ED from an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) perspective, and reconceptualizing and renaming ED as ‘Anankastic Eating Disorders’. Placing eating-related symptoms in an OCD/OCDP framework could help focusing more on reducing ED-associated compulsions and avoidance behaviors, as the primary treatment targets. This aspect will suggest, among others, on medication selection and dosage, such as high-dose and long period SSRIs, for targeting eating-related obsessive/compulsive symptoms. This will also encourage relevant research, e.g. within RDoC, having the potential to inform the development of a unified, dimensional, and biobehaviorally-grounded psychiatric nosology.

2024-12-05T00:00:00+02:00 ##submission.copyrightStatement## http://obrela-journal.gr/index.php/obrela/article/view/290 2024-12-05T18:57:03+02:00 Vasiliki Karpouza info@obrela.gr Lamprini Ntountoumi info@obrela.gr

Burnout is a serious condition resulting from prolonged and excessive workplace stress, leading to emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion. This phenomenon has been on the rise and can significantly impact all aspects of a person’s life – professional, social, and personal – often resulting in the emergence of depression or anxiety disorders due to feelings of helplessness. The pre-interrogation process plays a crucial role in case creation and investigation. This study aims to explore the perspectives of Greek Police Officers on this issue. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, and a qualitative method, specifically thematic analysis, was employed. The findings highlight a notable gap in the training of police officers and a lack of ongoing training, which complicates their daily experiences and contributes to the development of burnout stemming from feelings of inadequacy. Unstable work schedules, undefined responsibilities, and mental burdens due to violent incidents emerge as the most significant factors contributing to burnout. As a preventative measure, it is recommended to introduce comprehensive and systematic training and individual psychotherapy for Police Officers.

2024-12-05T00:00:00+02:00 ##submission.copyrightStatement## http://obrela-journal.gr/index.php/obrela/article/view/291 2024-12-05T18:57:03+02:00 Vana Papakitsou info@obrela.gr

Adolescence is a critical developmental stage where environmental and relational factors, particularly within the family, significantly shape behavior. This article explores the pivotal role of family dynamics in the development of violent and delinquent behaviors among adolescents. Drawing on multidisciplinary research, it examines how factors such as parental attachment, supervision, family conflict, and socioeconomic challenges contribute to behavioral outcomes. Dysfunctional parenting practices, including harsh discipline or neglect, are highlighted as key drivers of delinquency, while supportive family environments are identified as protective factors. The study underscores the necessity of early interventions targeting family systems to mitigate the risk of youth violence and delinquency. Emphasizing evidence-based approaches, it advocates for integrated family therapies and community support programs as essential tools for prevention and rehabilitation.

2024-12-05T00:00:00+02:00 ##submission.copyrightStatement## http://obrela-journal.gr/index.php/obrela/article/view/292 2024-12-05T18:57:03+02:00 Lazaros C. Triarhou info@obrela.gr

This vignette presents, in English translation, an exchange of letters dated 1926 between the Spanish-American scholar Mariano Poncela y Santiuste and the father of modern neuroscience and 1906 Nobel laureate, Santiago Ramón y Cajal, on the use of Castilian Spanish as a language vehicle for the expression of science concepts, and its advantages over other modern European languages. Cajal’s brief note may offer an insight into the workings of his mind in relation to externalizing his ideas, as evidenced in the richness of his published biomedical and literary works.

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