Clinical Neuropsychiatry Volume 23, issue 1 – February 2026

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Assessing Internal States in Children with Neuromuscular Disorders Through an Oral Narrative Task

by Paola Cristofani, Costanza Ruffini, Bianca Buchignani, Guja Astrea, Bianca Noli, Benedetta Magozzi, Chiara Pecini, Roberta Battini Objective: Neuromuscular disorders (NMD) are rare, chronic diseases affecting muscle and nerve function, leading to motor,...

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Narrative identity development in adolescents and young adults: a scoping review

by Cecilia Maria Esposito, Giovanni Stanghellini Objective: Adolescence is a vulnerable phase of life, especially in relation to the development of personal identity. Researchers and clinicians must pay close attention to how the perception of time, the...

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Roles of Adverse childhood experiences and Early maladaptive schemas in Antisocial personality disorder: a systematic review

by Marianna Aceto, Nicole Loren Angelo, Andrea Gragnani Objective: The aim of the present review is to analyze and discuss the available literature exploring the role of specific ACEs and EMSs in the development of ASPD and investigate the possible mediating...

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Glycemic Control, Quality of Life, and Social Determinants of Sleep Quality in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

by Nguyen Quang Bay, Duong Thi Mai Phuong, Phan Hoang Hiep, Lam My Hanh, Pham Tran Anh Khoa, Nguyen Thi Thuy Hanh, Nguyen Dang Vung, Vu Minh Tuan, Tran Thi Thanh Thuy, Le Anh Tuan, Nguyen Hoang Thanh Objective: To determine the prevalence of poor sleep...

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Sleep Quality and Its Associated Factors in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

by Lai Thuy Duong, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thuy, Duong Minh Tam, Tran Thi Thu Ha, Pham Thi Minh Nham, Cao Thi Trinh, Nguyen Hoang Thanh Objective: To assess the prevalence of poor sleep quality and identify associated factors among patients with systemic lupus...

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Determinants of cognitive impairment among older adults in Hanoi, Vietnam: insights from the Montreal Cognitive Assessment

by Doan Thi Hue, Le Thi Thu Ha, Nguyen Van Tuan, Nguyen Van Phi, Le Cong Thien, Nguyen Hoang Yen, Nguyen Thi Hoa, Nguyen Thu Ha, Tran Thi Thu Ha, Tran Thi Thu Huong and Nguyen Hoang Thanh Objective: Cognitive impairment is a growing public health concern...

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Smartphone and Internet Addiction, Social Support, and Mental Health Among Health Science Students: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

by Huynh Ngoc Linh, Ngo Thi Tam, Tran Quoc Thang, Nguyen Thi Lan Huong, Nguyen Bich Nguyet, Hoang Duc Hanh Objective: This study assessed smartphone addiction, internet addiction, eHealth literacy, social support, loneliness, depression, and sleep quality...

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Links between externalizing and internalizing symptoms and peer victimization: The Role of Rumination and Self-Efficacy

by Julia El Kallassi, Raymond Bou Nader, Martine Bouvard Objective: Bullying is a serious problem among school-age children, contributing to both internalizing and externalizing difficulties. The existing literature does not place much emphasis on the...

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Navigating Peer Inclusion and Exclusion: Pathological Narcissism, Reflective Functioning, and Rejection-Related Emotions in Adolescents

by Andrea Fontana, Lucia Sideli, Beatrice Cianfanelli, Antonella Somma, Andrea Fossati Objective: This study aims to explore the interplay between pathological narcissism, reflective functioning (RF), and peer exclusion (vs. inclusion) among adolescents....

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WHY THE POLYVAGAL THEORY IS UNTENABLE. An international expert evaluation of the polyvagal theory and commentary upon Porges, S.W. (2025). Polyvagal theory: current status, clinical applications, and future directions. Clin. Neuropsychiatry, 22(3), 169-184

by Paul Grossman, Gareth L. Ackland, Andrew M. Allen, Gary G. Berntson, Lindsea C. Booth, Gordon M. Burghardt, Julie Buron, Vladimir Dinets, J. Sean Doody, Mathias Dutschmann, David G.S. Farmer, James P. Fisher, Alexander V. Gourine, Michael J. Joyner,...

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When a Critique Becomes Untenable: A Scholarly Response to Grossman et al.’s Evaluation of Polyvagal Theory

by Stephen W. Porges A recent critique advanced by Grossman et al. (2026, this issue) argues that Polyvagal Theory is scientifically untenable, asserting that its core claims regarding autonomic organization, respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA), and evolutionary...