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Problematic use of the internet during the COVID-19 pandemic: Good practices and mental health recommendations
(2021-10-23)
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the accelerated spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus came jurisdictional limitations on mobility of citizens and distinct alterations in their daily routines. Confined to their homes, ...
Facing the “new normal”: How adjusting to the easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions exposes mental health inequalities
(2021-09-01)
BACKGROUND: Re-establishing societal norms in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic will be important for restoring public mental health and psychosocial wellbeing as well as economic recovery. We investigated the impact on ...
Preliminary assessment of fentanyl and synthetic opioids prevalence among addiction patients by means of hair analysis
(2021-08-10)
Background Although the diffusion of novel synthetic opioids has become a worldwide phenomenon, their prevalence of use in Italy seems to be limited. Existing national data is mainly derived by anamnestic surveyslacking ...
Mind the dad–A review on the biopsychosocial influences of drug abuse on father-infant interaction
(2021-07-09)
Substance use disorder (SUD) is an issue of concern that can have inter- generational impacts. Fathers affected by this disorder can exhibit atypical parenting that leaves pronounced, adverse consequences for the child, ...
Exploring the Relationship Between Mental Well-Being, Exercise Routines, and the Intake of Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic : A Comparison Across Sport Disciplines
(2021-07-06)
Introduction: Physical distancing under the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had a significant impact on lifestyles, including exercise routines. In this study, we examined the relationship between mental health ...
The association between social media addiction and eating disturbances is mediated by muscle dysmorphia-related symptoms : a cross-sectional study in a sample of young adults
(2021-06-26)
PURPOSE: Although the association between problematic use of the internet and eating disorders (EDs) in young adults has been previously established, its underlying mechanisms have not been completely clarified. It has ...
The market of sport supplement in the digital era: A netnographic analysis of perceived risks, side-effects and other safety issues
(2021-06-13)
Background: The market of sport supplements is expanding worldwide. Such phenomenon is often supported by captivating marketing strategies and social media advertising providing unscientifically founded claims, thus raising ...
Problematic usage of the internet and eating disorder and related psychopathology: a multifaceted, systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021-06-01)
Eating disorders are widespread illnesses with significant impact. There is growing concern about how those at risk of eating disorders overuse online resources to their detriment. We conducted a pre-registered systematic ...
Fitspiration on social media: Body-Image and other psychopathological risks among young adults. A narrative review.
(2021-05-24)
Background The use of social media is popular in the health and the beauty industry, with an increasing number of brands using web platforms to promote their products. Among the recently-emerged trends, “fitspiration” (also ...
Carfentanil on the darknet : Potential scam or alarming public health threat?
(2021-05)
Background: In an age of global insecurity, highly potent synthetic drugs have become a major public health issue. Their online advertisement and sale are facilitated by surface web, darknet markets and social media fuelling ...