Psychiatry Investigation

Review Article

March 19, 2026

Technostress in the Era of Generative Artificial Intelligence: Mental Health Implications in Medical Education

Yoo Jin Um

Psychiatry Investig. 2026;23(4):437-441.

Objective Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has rapidly expanded across education. While its educational benefits are widely recognized, concerns are emerging regarding its potential psychological impact. This narrative review aimed to...

Original Article

April 6, 2026

Risk of Neuropsychiatric Disorders After Pediatric Delirium in Children Under 12: A Cohort Study

Ching-Fang Sun, Chih-Sung Liang, Yingxing Wu, Kiran Khalid, Rebecca E. Mardis, Anita S. Kablinger

Psychiatry Investig. 2026;23(4):442-450.

Objective Delirium is known to be related to neuropsychiatric comorbidities as long-term consequences in adult patients. However, the risk of major neuropsychiatric disorders after pediatric delirium remains largely unexplored. Methods We...

Original Article

March 13, 2026

Mental Contamination in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Associations With Childhood Trauma, Alexithymia, and Clinical Symptomatology

Emine Merve Akdag, Hilal Busra Ardic Usta, Rukiye Ay Diker

Psychiatry Investig. 2026;23(4):451-459.

Objective This study aimed to examine the relationships between mental contamination, childhood trauma, alexithymia, and clinical characteristics in individuals diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and to evaluate factors associated with...

Original Article

March 13, 2026

Is Longer Always Better? Clinical Validation of the Korean Altman Self-Rating Mania Scale With a Comparison of 5-Item Versus 11-Item Versions

Bin-Na Kim, Yongmin Shin, Jungkyu Park, Ji Hyun Baek

Psychiatry Investig. 2026;23(4):460-467.

Objective The Altman Self-Rating Mania Scale (ASRM) has been recommended as a brief and psychometrically promising tool for the self-reporting of (hypo)manic symptoms. However, there is a shortage of validation...

Original Article

April 6, 2026

Subtype Comparison of Psychosocial Associations With Quality of Life in Functional Dyspepsia

Su-Woo Lee, Seung-Ho Jang, Sung-Hoon Yoon, Suck-Chei Choi, Sang-Yeol Lee

Psychiatry Investig. 2026;23(4):468-478.

Objective This study aimed to examine the associations of childhood trauma, psychosocial resources (social support and resilience), and emotional distress with quality of life (QoL) in patients with functional dyspepsia...

Original Article

April 6, 2026

Psychometric Properties of the Korean Version of the Glasgow Sleep Effort Scale in the General Population and Among Individuals Reporting Insomnia

Seockhoon Chung, Jana Sleiman, Mohd. Ashik Shahrier

Psychiatry Investig. 2026;23(4):479-487.

Objective This study aims to explore the psychometric properties of the Korean version of the Glasgow Sleep Effort Scale (GSES) using item response theory among both the general population and...

Original Article

April 6, 2026

The Relationship Between Aging Anxiety and Depression in Middle-Aged Adults: The Moderating Effect of Gratitude Disposition

Seon-Gyeong Kang, Sung-Man Bae

Psychiatry Investig. 2026;23(4):488-497.

Objective This study aimed to examine the moderating effect of gratitude disposition on the relationship between aging related anxiety and depression in middle-aged adults. Gratitude disposition was divided into two...

Original Article

April 6, 2026

Analysis of COVID-19-Related Influencing Variables and Post-Traumatic Growth Differences Depending on the Type of Depressive Symptoms Using Latent Profile Analysis

Jinhee Hyun, Seok-Joo Kim, Heeguk Kim, Sunju Sohn, Yun-Kyeung Choi, Jong-Sun Lee, Jong-Woo Paik, So Hee Lee, Yu-Ri Lee

Psychiatry Investig. 2026;23(4):498-509.

Objective Most existing empirical studies conducted on the public regarding the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have categorized depressive symptoms based on average scores. However, few studies have investigated the...

Original Article

April 6, 2026

AVATA Cure Digital Therapeutics for Social Communication in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Pilot Clinical Trial

Minkyung Kim, Jisoo Lee, MinYoung Kim, Jiyoung Kim, Hyunju Park, Suvin Yang, Heonsu Yoon, Jun Chang, Minhwa Chung, Yeon Kyu Jung, et al.

Psychiatry Investig. 2026;23(4):510-519.

Objective Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by deficits in social interactions, reciprocal communication, and pragmatic language. Traditional therapeutics are effective but limited by economic, temporal, and spatial constraints. This...

Original Article

April 6, 2026

Personality and Psychotic-Like Features in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder With Severe Depression: An Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 Schizophrenia Scale Analysis

Young Kyung Moon, Kayoung Song, Sora Lee, Hayun Choi

Psychiatry Investig. 2026;23(4):520-529.

Objective We aimed to identify factors influencing the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) Schizophrenia scale (T_Sc) among patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who underwent both Clinician Administered PTSD Scales...

Original Article

April 6, 2026

Associated Factors and Prevalence of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Disorders Among Newborn Turkish Mothers

Ayca Asena Sayın, Omer Faruk Uygur, Bilge Burcak Annagur, Ali Annagur, Seockhoon Chung

Psychiatry Investig. 2026;23(4):530-538.

Objective This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) and anxiety disorders among postpartum mothers. Additionally, it examined the effect of comorbidity on PPD. Methods This study included...

Original Article

March 13, 2026

Mental Health Admissions in Child and Adolescents Over Pandemic Period: A Health Records Study

Remzi Oğulcan Çıray, Mutlu Muhammed Özbek

Psychiatry Investig. 2026;23(4):539-547.

Objective The emergence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to numerous changes worldwide. Due to restrictive measures, hospital admission patterns changed in child and adolescent psychiatry, as in...

Original Article

April 6, 2026

Evaluation of Earthquake Survivors of the February 6 Turkey Earthquakes: The Mediating Role of Hopelessness in the Relationship Between Psychological Resilience and Posttraumatic Embitterment Symptoms

Mustafa Akan, Suheyla Unal, Feyza Inceoglu

Psychiatry Investig. 2026;23(4):548-555.

Objective Following the February 6 earthquakes, survivors faced intense psychological distress, including feelings of disappointment, perceived injustice, and anger-leading to adverse effects on their well-being. Although earthquakes are not human-induced,...

Original Article

April 6, 2026

Long-Term Trends in Counseling for Stress and Depression Among Adults, 2009–2024, Considering the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Nationwide Representative Study in South Korea

Seungjae Byun, Kyeongeun Kim, Hyesu Jo, Christa J Nehs, Damiano Pizzol, Dong Keon Yon, Jiseung Kang

Psychiatry Investig. 2026;23(4):556-575.

Objective Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global mental health, few studies have examined changes in the demand for mental health counseling over time. This study investigated 16-year...