WebLog Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Background: Peer support is becoming recognised as a key element of recovery-oriented mental health care due to growing evidence of its beneficial benefits on hope, empowerment, and social connectivity. However, there is ongoing disagreement over its therapeutic effectiveness and system level integration.

Objective: Analysis of the studies on peer support interventions in mental health recovery was carried out through latest research studies…

Introduction: The use of clustering analysis within healthcare has evidenced promise in grouping complex medical cases, with increasing attention being given in grouping mental health symptoms and outcomes. Limited information is available on clustering for mental health symptoms in patients who have experienced a recent traumatic physical injury. Similarly, it is unknown if different patient subtypes have diverse social risk factors or if treatment response may…

Individuals' motivation to commit crime is often influenced by a confluence of factors such as mental health, emotional needs, economic status, social environment and family background. In addition, social factors such as social inequality, poverty, unemployment and social exclusion also play an important role in the formation of criminal motivation. An in-depth study of offenders' motivation can not only reveal the root causes of criminal behavior, but also provide a theoretical basis for…

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children and can persist into adulthood, posing significant challenges in academic, social, and family settings. Pharmacological treatment remains one of the most widely used and effective approaches. In addition to medication, behavioral therapy has been proven effective in improving behavior and emotional regulation, and is often combined with medication for a more comprehensive treatment.…

This study aims to compare the applications and impacts of quantitative and qualitative research in the social sciences. Quantitative research, through the collection and statistical analysis of numerical data, can provide objective and reproducible results, making it suitable for large sample studies and hypothesis testing. Its strengths lie in the ability to conduct broad comparisons and inferences through quantitative indicators, while its limitations may include overlooking complex…

This study reviews the academic literature on the causes and impacts of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), as well as the resistance and challenges encountered in clinical treatment, providing new therapeutic approaches for future clinical interventions. Individuals with NPD tend to exaggerate their self-importance, maintain a persistent focus on their self-image, lack empathy, and show insensitivity to the needs of others. NPD has profound negative effects on both individuals and…