Objective: To assess mental health knowledge, promotional practices, and associated factors among undergraduate students at Rivers State University, Port Harcourt. Design: A cross-sectional clinical e

Objectives: To assess the sleep pattern and mental health status among 1st year medical students. - To find out any relationship between them. Design: Cross-sectional observational study. Subjects: Ap

Introduction: Depression among medical students is a significant public health concern in India due to the demanding nature of medical education. The study aims to determine the prevalence of depressi

Background: Postpartum psychiatric illnesses, from the ubiquitous but generally self-limited baby blues to the comparatively unusual but potentially fatal postpartum psychosis, remain under-recognized

Background: Gender-based discrimination (GBD) in medical education can significantly impact students' academic performance, mental well-being, and career progression. Understanding the prevalence and

Background: Long and irregular duty hours impair sleep quality in resident doctors, affecting their quality of life (QoL) and increasing health risks. This study explores the relationship between slee

Background: Domestic violence (DV) during pregnancy is a profound public health crisis, significantly elevating the risk of perinatal depression and anxiety. Aim: This study evaluated the effectivenes

Background: Depressive symptoms in medical students are a recent public health issue, and academic pressure, emotional exhaustion, and disturbances in lifestyle are very strong predisposing factors. A

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide, with being the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year

Introduction: Mental disorders represent a major global public health issue, particularly in low-resource countries. They are often associated with the use of psychoactive substances, notably cannabis

Background: Malnutrition is a public health concern due to its negative impact on human performance, growth, and development, especially in children. The preschool period is the critical stage of acti

Background: Emerging evidence suggests that the gut microbiome plays a critical role in the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders, particularly depression and anxiety. At the same time, behavioral

Burnout among emergency medicine (EM) staff is a critical concern, characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a diminished sense of personal accomplishment. This review explores the