Abstract The timing of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) suggests that hormonal fluctuations are a key component in its pathogenesis. Unfortunately, women with PMS cannot be distinguished from asymptomatic women regarding biological markers. Research suggests that increased susceptibility to hormonal changes among women with PMS may be explained by the theory of cognitive vulnerability to affective disorders. The study group comprised 127 women (aged 19–35). The participants were divided into four groups: asymptomatic, nondepressed with PMS, depressed without PMS, and both depressed and with PMS. PMS was diagnosed by prospective daily reports, and depression by SCID-IV. All participants completed the Cognitive triad… [...]

Abstract Current models suggest health anxiety as a fundamental variable associated with fear and anxiety related to COVID-19. The investigation was carried out in separate two studies on the Iranian population. The first study aims to test the COVID-19 Anxiety Inventory (N = 202). The findings indicate a two-factor structure of the scale. Participants (N = 1638) completed the online survey anonymously in the second study, including the COVID-19 Anxiety Inventory, Short Health Anxiety Inventory, The Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale, Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3, Body Vigilance Scale, Depression Anxiety Stress Scales 21, and Contamination Cognitions Scale. Results showed that health anxiety, anxiety sensitivity, and body… [...]

Abstract A cognitive training program has been developed to provide cognitive remediation to Indian patients with schizophrenia. The effectiveness of the developed cognitive training program is evaluated through a randomized, controlled trial for 3 months, 4 days per week. After inclusion–exclusion, 29 chronic patients were randomized into cognitive training (CT) and treatment as usual (TAU) group. Neuropsychological and psychosocial functional assessments were done before and after 3 months of cognitive training on the developed program. The two-way interaction between time and group factors emerged to be significant with CT group exhibiting significant change over time in sustained attention-time (p = 0.020, F[1,27] = 6.163, η2 = 0.186), speed of… [...]