American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience

Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2022

  • Recurrent Paternal Puerperium Psychosis: A Case at the Goma Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Center

    Francois Polepole Maheshe, Albert Yemba Baruani Ahuka, Eugene Bashombe, Jean Marie Ciza

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2022
    Pages: 1-3
    Received: 25 October 2021
    Accepted: 12 November 2021
    Published: 24 January 2022
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    Abstract: Puerperal psychosis is an acute psychiatric disorder with a predilection for women, one pregnancy in 1000. In the past, it was never mentioned in men. This disorder can be recurrent (PPR) under certain conditions and its manifestations are variable. The objective of this clinical case report is to bring to the attention of the scientific world, amo... Show More
  • Prevalence and Factors Associated with Psychological Distress Among Adolescents in Sierra Leone in 2017

    Tchedie Etdechie Elvyre Klikpo, Alphonse Kpozehouen, Yolaine Glele Ahanhanzo, Lucrece Anagonou, Emilie Fiossi Kpadonou, Dismand Houinato, Josiane Ezin Houngbe, Roger Salamon

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2022
    Pages: 4-12
    Received: 4 December 2021
    Accepted: 18 January 2022
    Published: 24 January 2022
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    Abstract: Adolescent mental health problems are a public health challenge around the world and particularly in a country like Sierra Leone that has experienced war and the Ebola virus epidemic. Adolescents may suffer from psychological distress with school and family determinants. The goal of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated ... Show More
  • Equine-Assisted Therapy as a Complementary Approach for Adolescents with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: A Preliminary Study After a Terrorist Attack

    Laurence Hameury, Lina Rossetti

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2022
    Pages: 13-19
    Received: 6 January 2022
    Accepted: 21 January 2022
    Published: 28 January 2022
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    Abstract: Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT) is a complementary therapeutic approach for children and adolescents with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and recent scientific studies show the benefits. Therapy with the mediation of the horse facilitates the therapeutic alliance and improves social skills, emotional regulation, and resilience. The purpose of ... Show More
  • Primary Psychiatric Behavioral Disorders Indicative of Neuropathological Processes: A Review of 125 Cases

    Brahim Samuel Traore, Dion Aristide Gonce, Constance Yapo-Ehounoud, Ahou Rita Aka, Yves Stephane Ipou, Lou Gonova Berthe Djehoua, Kouame Leonard Kouassi, Yessonguilana Jean-Marie Yeo-Tenena

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2022
    Pages: 20-25
    Received: 26 January 2022
    Accepted: 17 February 2022
    Published: 25 February 2022
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    Abstract: Some manifestations attributed to a primarily psychiatric disorder may result from an identified or unidentified neurological lesion; in other words, psychiatric symptoms are often a common determinant for both neurological pathologies and psychopathological disorders. The objective of this work was to study the radio-clinical profile of psychiatri... Show More
  • From Platonic Love to Mimic Love: The Psychic Implications of a Thousand-Year-Old Homophobia

    Sylvain Tousseul

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2022
    Pages: 26-38
    Received: 1 February 2022
    Accepted: 23 February 2022
    Published: 28 February 2022
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    Abstract: In Ancient Greece, Platonic love referred to a sexual, intellectual, and emotional relationship between two men, one young and one older. It was the most valued relationship by the Greeks, but it was censured by Christians. They redefined platonic love as a friendly relationship because they have made heterosexuality the exclusive basis of their so... Show More
  • Correlates of Re-hospitalization and Dis-engagement During the First Three Years of Psychotic Illness, in a Psychiatric Facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE

    Aisha Al Dhufairi, Hadir Abdel Rahman, Mohamed Al Khaaldi, Reem Aldullqader, Eman Al Houti

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2022
    Pages: 39-43
    Received: 17 January 2022
    Accepted: 15 February 2022
    Published: 3 March 2022
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    Abstract: The purpose of this study is to describe potential precipitants of re-hospitalization and dis-engagement during the first three years of diagnosing a psychotic episode, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). A retrospective cohort study that included 56 patients, with the first episode of psychosis (FEP). 55.4% of the sample were men, 52% were s... Show More
  • Cyberaddiction Among Students at Alassane Ouattara University in Bouaké (Côte d'Ivoire): Prevalence and Associated Factors

    Asseman Médard Koua, Francois Djo Bi Djo, Eméric Désiré Konandri, Akmé Sylvie Akpa, Damaukan Dimitri-Kevin Koffi, Enock Kouamé Kouadio, Yessonguilana Jean-Marie Yéo-Ténéna

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2022
    Pages: 44-47
    Received: 21 December 2021
    Accepted: 6 January 2022
    Published: 11 March 2022
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    Abstract: Introduction: Cyberaddiction can impact all aspects of people's lives, especially adolescents and young adults. Knowledge about the prevalence and related factors of these phenomena is therefore needed for prevention and treatment planning. Objective: To assess the prevalence and factors associated with cyberaddiction among Ivorian students. Materi... Show More