Polyvagal Theory: Current Status, Clinical Applications, and Future Directions

Stephen Porges Key words: polyvagal theory, ventral vagal complex, neuroception, vagal efficiency, trauma, autonomic nervous system Polyvagal Theory proposes an evolutionarily informed neurophysiological framework for understanding how the autonomic nervous...

Observing the influence of shame and guilt in inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review

Marco Cannavò, Rocco Spagnuolo, Janine Gullo, Nadia Barberis Key words: inflammatory bowel disease, crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, shame, guilt Objective: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a gastrointestinal condition that significantly impacts...

EXPLORING CHARACTERISTICS, SERVICES AND OUTCOME INDICATORS OF GLOBAL FUNCTIONING IN ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: INSIGHTS FROM A GROUP OF 503 PATIENTS

Emanuela Nobile, Giovanni Cicinelli, Elisa De Bartolo, Romeo Brambilla, Stefania Brighenti, Roberto Keller Key words: autism, adulthood, outcomes, global functioning, interventions Objective: Autism Spectrum Disorders are neurodevelopmental disorders...

Medical comorbidities in Alzheimer’s disease: an autopsy confirmed study with a focus on sex-differences?

Antonina Luca, Maria Luca, Raffaele Ferri, Marco Barbanti, Roberta Malaguarnera, Basilio Pecorino, Paolo Scollo, Alessandro Serretti Key words: alzheimer, cardiovascular disorders, endocrinological disorders, lifestyle, depression Objective: Systemic...

Autistic children and adolescents without intellectual disability: individual and family profile

Daniele de Brito Wanderley, Filippo Muratori, Nayara Argollo, Arthur Tolentino, Tatiane Miranda, Fernanda Vaz, Vania Campos, Adriana Marques de Mattos, Rita Lucena Key words: autism, comorbidities, school inclusion Objective: This study aims to characterize...

Does Dysregulation of the Indirect Pathway Contribute to the Pathophysiology of Catatonia Through Neurotransmitter Imbalance?

Pegah Seif Key words: catatonia, basal ganglia pathways, gaba, dopamine, glutamate, serotonin, benzodiazepines, pathophysiology, neurotransmitters Objective: Catatonia is a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by motor, cognitive, and emotional...

“Too good to be true”: an explorative study of photo manipulation, body image dissatisfaction and critical thinking

Amelia Rizzo, Martina Barbera, Fuat Aydoğdu, Müge Akbağ Key words: digital body image, photo manipulation, critical thinking, selfie Objective: Several studies have demonstrated an increase in body dissatisfaction following the use of photo filters;...

ADHD and Suicide Risk: The Overlooked Roles of Comorbid Disorders and Stimulant Medications

Yaakov Ophir Key words: ADHD, suicide, comorbid disorders, ADHD medications, stimulant medications Does Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) increase the risk of suicidality among children? This article critically examines a notable study by...