Psychiatry Investigation

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January 15, 2025

Facilitators and Barriers Associated With Mental Health Service Utilization Among Individuals With Alcohol Use Disorder in Korea

Eun Sol Lee, Yujeong Ha, Young-Mi Ko, Subin Park

Psychiatry Investig. 2025;22(1):1-9.

Objective The treatment rate for alcohol use disorder (AUD) in Korea is significantly lower than its prevalence rate. Because untreated AUD can have harmful consequences, it is important to identify...

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January 15, 2025

Memory Decline and Aberration of Synaptic Proteins in X-Linked Moesin Knockout Male Mice

Hua Cai, Seong Mi Lee, Yura Choi, Bomlee Lee, Soo Jung Im, Dong Hyeon Kim, Hyung Jun Choi, Jin Hee Kim, Yeni Kim, Boo Ahn Shin, et al.

Psychiatry Investig. 2025;22(1):10-25.

Objective This study aims to investigate may moesin deficiency resulted in neurodevelopmental abnormalities caused by negative impact on synaptic signaling ultimately leading to synaptic structure and plasticity. Methods Behavioral assessments measured...

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January 15, 2025

A New Agenda for Optimizing Roles and Infrastructure in a Mental Health Service Model for South Korea

Eunsoo Kim, Hyeon-Ah Lee, Yu-Ri Lee, In Suk Lee, Kyoung-Sae Na, Seung-Hee Ahn, Chul-Hyun Cho, Hwoyeon Seo, Soo Bong Jung, Sung Joon Cho, et al.

Psychiatry Investig. 2025;22(1):26-39.

Objective As the demand for community mental health services continues to grow, the need for well-equipped and organized services has become apparent. This study aimed to optimize the roles and...

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January 15, 2025

Healing Through Loss: Exploring Nurses’ Post-Traumatic Growth After Patient Death

YongHan Kim, Joon-Ho Ahn, Jangho Park, Young Rong Bang, Jin Yong Jun, Youjin Hong, Seockhoon Chung, Junseok Ahn, C. Hyung Keun Park

Psychiatry Investig. 2025;22(1):40-46.

Objective This study aimed to identify the factors contributing to post-traumatic growth (PTG) among nurses who experienced patient death during the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and to evaluate the necessity...

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January 15, 2025

The Moderating Effect of Internet Ethics on the Relationship Between Cyberbullying Victimization and Perpetration Among Korean Adults

Se-Ri Park, Sung-Man Bae

Psychiatry Investig. 2025;22(1):47-56.

Objective Cyberbullying is increasing every year and poses a serious problem worldwide; although the rate of adult cyberbullying is increasing every year, still cyberbullying studies mainly focused on youths. This...

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January 15, 2025

Diabetes Is Positively Associated With High Risk of Depression in Korean Cervical Cancer Patients: Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010–2021

Seon-Mi Lee, Daun Shin, Aeran Seol, Sanghoon Lee, Hyun-Woong Cho, Kyung-Jin Min, Jin-Hwa Hong, Jae-Kwan Lee, Nak-Woo Lee, Jae-Yun Song, et al.

Psychiatry Investig. 2025;22(1):57-65.

Objective Objective of this study is to evaluate the association between high risk of depression and metabolic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia in Korean cervical cancer patients. Methods A...

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January 15, 2025

Temperamental and Neurocognitive Predictors in Korean Basketball League Draft Selection

Kyungjin Oh, Jea Woog Lee, Kyung Doo Kang, Doug Hyun Han

Psychiatry Investig. 2025;22(1):66-74.

Objective This study hypothesized that physical status, temperament and characteristics, and neurocognitive functions of basketball players could predict the result of Korean Basketball League (KBL) draft selection. Methods We recruited the...

Original Article

January 15, 2025

Loneliness, Social Isolation, and Digital Health Literacy Among Older Women Living Alone in South Korea During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Minhwa Hwang, Gahye Kim, Seonghyeon Lee, Yeon-Hwan Park

Psychiatry Investig. 2025;22(1):75-83.

Objective While using digital technologies for social health is widely acknowledged, the relationship between loneliness, social isolation, and digital health literacy remains unknown. This study aimed to assess the levels...

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January 15, 2025

Effects of Methylphenidate and Atomoxetine Treatment on Improvement of Motor Coordination in Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Ju Yeon Kim, Eunji Jung, Taeyeop Lee, Kee Jeong Park, Yoo-Sook Joung, Hyo-Won Kim

Psychiatry Investig. 2025;22(1):84-92.

Objective To investigate the effects of methylphenidate and atomoxetine treatment on motor coordination in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods In this single-site, open-label, naturalistic follow-up study, 157 children (7.6±1.4 years;...

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January 15, 2025

Psychological Inflexibility, Cognitive Fusion, and Thought–Action Fusion as a Transdiagnostic Construct: Direct Comparisons Among Major Depressive Disorder, Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, and Healthy Controls

Sang Won Lee, Seung Jae Lee, Mina Choi

Psychiatry Investig. 2025;22(1):93-101.

Objective Evidence suggests that acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) processes function as transdiagnostic factors in both major depressive disorder (MDD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) individually. However, few studies have directly...

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January 15, 2025

Validity and Reliability of the Korean Version of Gotland Male Depression Scale

Jung Yeon Moon, Seong Yoon Kim, Seungheon Yang, Seoyoung Yoon

Psychiatry Investig. 2025;22(1):102-109.

Objective Despite lower depression rates in men than in women, men’s suicide rates are significantly higher, suggesting potential gaps in depression screening. Rutz et al. developed the Gotland Male Depression...

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January 15, 2025

The Role of Knowledge and Personal Experience in Shaping Stigma Associated With COVID-19 and Mental Illness

Ji-Min Yoo, Ju-Wan Kim, Seon-Young Kim, Seunghyong Ryu, Ju-Yeon Lee, Sook-In Jung, Jae-Min Kim, Sung-Wan Kim

Psychiatry Investig. 2025;22(1):110-116.

Objective Stigma influences perceptions of mental illness and novel diseases like coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), often impeding healthcare access despite advancements in medical treatment. This study compares the stigma associated with...