29^th International Conference on Psychiatry, Mental Disorders & Psychosomatic Medicine July 19-20, 2023 Rome, Italy

The sense of anxiety is characterised by an unsettling state of internal unrest, which is typically accompanied by tense behaviours such pacing back and forth, strong objections, and ruminating. Anxiety is a craving for impending danger. Depression is a state of discontent and hostility toward a cause that can affect anyone's attitudes, actions, habits, emotions, and sense of prosperity. Stress is a form of mental torment characterised by a sense of pressure and strain. Stress can increase the risk of heart attacks, ulcers, strokes, and depression.

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  Discouragement


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  Sadness


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  Hopelessness


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  Anger


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  Lack of motivation or interest in life in general


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  Low energy level


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  Insomnia


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  Feeling overwhelmed by daily tasks and personal interactions

The systematic study of human behaviour through experiments and observations is known as behavioural science. The two main components of behavioural science are observation and experiments. The development and integration of behavioural, psychosocial, and biomedical science knowledge and techniques pertinent to the understanding of health and illness, as well as the application of this knowledge and these techniques to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation, are the focus of the interdisciplinary field of behavioural medicine.

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  Social Work


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  Counselling


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  Criminology

As serious mental illnesses that can cause psychosis—impairments in thinking and emotion severe enough to cause a disconnection from reality—bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are two examples. Bipolar disorder causes abrupt mood swings that might range from manic highs to depressive lows. Schizophrenia is a persistent, severe mental illness that impairs a person's ability to think, feel, and act normally. People with schizophrenia can exhibit hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking, and they may appear to have lost touch with reality.

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  Restlessness


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  Tiredness


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  Trouble staying focused


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  Irritability

An interdisciplinary academic journal called Child and Adolescent Psychiatry supports studies into the identification, management, and prevention of mental illnesses in kids, teens, and their families. It looks at the bio psychosocial factors that affect how these psychiatric disorders develop and progress, as well as how different interventions affect how these disorders respond to treatment. Developmental disorders (such as autism spectrum disorder), attention and behavioural disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and gender identity issues are the main areas of focus.

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  Anxiety Disorders


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  Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)


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  Social Impact


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  Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)


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  Aggression and Violence


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  Adolescent Counselling


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  Teenage Depression


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  Child Abuse and Negligence


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  Emotional and Behavioural Disorders

A short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy approach called cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) uses a hands-on, pragmatic method of problem-solving. Its objective is to alter people's problematic thought or behaviour patterns in order to alter how they feel. It is used to address a variety of problems in a person's life, such as problems with sleeping, relationships, drug and alcohol misuse, anxiety, and depression.

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  Cognitive Restructuring or Reframing.


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  Guided Discover


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  Exposure Therapy


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  Journaling and thought Records


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  Activity Scheduling and behaviour Activation


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  Behavioral Experiments


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  Relaxation and Stress Reduction Techniques


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  Role Playing

Drug misuse is a significant public health issue that has an impact on practically every community and household. You might misuse drugs to feel better, reduce stress, or escape from reality. However, you may generally stop using altogether or adjust your bad habits. Not just heroin, cocaine, or other illegal narcotics are involved in drug addiction. Alcohol, nicotine, opiate medicines, and other drugs that are legal can all cause addiction. Problems involving both legal and illicit substances, gambling, sex, and other impulse control disorders may be included. Experts in substance abuse are addiction psychiatrists. Advancements in the discipline of addiction psychiatry have been made possible by the growing body of scientific knowledge, such as the health impacts and therapies of substance dependence.

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  Drug Addiction


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  Impulse Control Disorder


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  Rehabilitation


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  Last onset of Alcoholism

Encephalopathy is a broad term used to describe any disorder or disease that affects the functioning of the brain. It refers to a group of brain disorders that can be caused by a wide range of factors, including infections, metabolic disorders, toxins, genetic disorders, trauma, and other conditions.

Encephalopathy can affect people of all ages and can lead to a wide range of symptoms, depending on the underlying cause and the severity of the condition. Symptoms can range from mild confusion and memory loss to seizures, coma, and even death.

The definition of emotional wellbeing is defined as a state of prosperity in which each person is aware of their own potential, able to cope with everyday concerns, able to work profitably and successfully, and able to commit to their group. Every single one of us is impacted by emotional health. Similar to how we have physical wellbeing, we also have emotional wellbeing. Positive psychological well-being can be experienced by people who have emotional well-being problems or conditions, while poor emotional wellness without a psychological wellness condition can also be experienced by people.

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  Gender specific risk factor


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  Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)


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  Sexual discrimination

The chosen position of a nurse who has demonstrated significant authority in emotional wellness and cares for people of any age with dysfunctional behaviour or mental problems, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression, dementia, and other conditions, is known as mental nursing or psychological well-being nursing.

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  Psychiatric hospitalization


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  Inpatient or residential mental health treatment.


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  Outpatient mental health treatment.


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  Dual diagnosis treatment.


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  Psychotherapy.


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  Medication.


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  12-step programs and support groups.


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  Complementary and alternative treatments

The field of neuropsychology studies the connections between the brain and behaviour in practise. Based on scientific research on human behaviour as it relates to both normal and disordered central nervous system function, this field integrates evaluation and intervention approaches. Neurodegenerative diseases are chronic, incurable disorders that cause nerve cells to gradually deteriorate or even die. This results in issues with mental functioning or movement (ataxias) (called dementias). Diagnostic techniques, patient history, qualitative observation, neuroimaging, and neuropsychological tests are all included in the assessment process.

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  Ataxias


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  Dementias


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  Sciatica


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  Herniated Discs

A mental health problem known as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterised by distressing, intrusive, obsessive thoughts and repetitive, compulsive physical or mental behaviours. Obsessions and compulsions interfere with a person's ability to operate normally, cause severe suffering, and take up a lot of time. Children and teenagers may show signs of OCD; the condition typically starts slowly and gets worse with age. OCD symptoms can range from minor to severe. Some individuals just have obsessive thoughts, not compulsive behaviours.

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  Parasomnias.


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  Fear of contamination or dirt.


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  Doubting and having difficulty tolerating uncertainty.


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  Needing things orderly and symmetrical.


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  Aggressive or horrific thoughts about losing control and harming yourself or others.


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  Unwanted thoughts, including aggression, or sexual or religious subjects.

Psychiatry is a branch of medicine that focuses on identifying, preventing, understanding, and treating mental health problems. The main field of medicine that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioural disturbances is psychiatry. These abnormalities were discovered by observations, cognition, behaviour, and mood. A case history and a mental state examination are typically the first steps in a psychiatric evaluation of a person.

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  Social psychology


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  Geriatric Psychiatry


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  Neurocognitive Psychiatry


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  Emergency Psychiatry


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  Cognitive Psychology


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  Behavioral Psychology

A recently licenced specialist in the field of psychiatry called consultation-liaison psychiatry is known as psychosomatic medicine. The field of C-L psychiatry offers expertise, training, and education regarding the connection between mental and physical disorders. This profession is linked to services like illness research, diagnosis, and treatment. In order for doctors and psychiatrists to debate how to best treat patients with psychosomatic illness, it links psychiatry and other medical professions.

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  Psychological Factors


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  Biological Factors


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  Social Factors

A condition known as psychosomatic disorders occurs when psychological strains have a distressing impact on somatic (physiological) functioning. It is a syndrome when the involuntary nervous system and internal secretory glands are improperly activated, causing structural damage or dysfunction to physiological organs. Hypertension, respiratory conditions, gastrointestinal issues, migraine and tension headaches, pelvic pain, impotence, frigidity, dermatitis, and ulcers are just a few examples of psychosomatic problems that can develop as a result of stress.

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  Drug and the Brain


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  Process Addictions


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  Medication Assisted Therapy

People with a wide range of mental diseases and emotional problems can benefit from psychotherapy. Psychotherapy can aid in reducing or managing bothersome symptoms, allowing a person to operate more effectively and promoting healing. The term "psychotherapy" refers to the process of treating mental health issues by consultation with a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other mental health professional.

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  Pharmacology


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  Fundamental Science


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  Pharmaceutical Drugs

A scientific field called "psychopharmacology" is defined as the study of how drugs affect people's feelings, perceptions, decisions, and behaviours. Neuropsychopharmacology, which emphasises the connection between drug-made changes within the functioning, is distinguished from psychopharmacology. Drugs classified as psychoactive primarily interact with specific receptors or target areas in the nervous system to influence a systemic change in nervous system cells, altering awareness and causing behavioural changes in psychological or physiological functions.

·         Dose response relation in psychiatric medications

·         Preclinical psychopharmacology

·         Psycho pharmacological medication

            .         Modern psychopharmacology

The scientific field of psychology is concerned with the study of the mind and behaviour. It investigates the psychological and behavioural traits of an individual or a group and provides answers to many intricate problems. The field of psychology is complex and has numerous subfields. The research conducted by the specialist, a psychologist, is of significant value because it addresses societal difficulties.

·         Depression

·         Personality and Anxiety disorders

·         Schizophrenia

·         Neurodevelopmental disorders

            .         Addictive behaviours

A person's personality is what sets them apart from other people in terms of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. A personality disorder is a manner of thinking, feeling, and acting that differs from cultural norms, produces distress or functional difficulties, and persists over time. This has serious consequences for relationships, social interactions, employment opportunities, and educational opportunities. Experiences, environment (surroundings, life situations), and genetic traits all have an impact on a person's personality.

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  Borderline personality disorder.


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  Dependent personality disorder.


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  Histrionic personality disorder.


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  Narcissistic personality disorder.


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  Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.


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  Paranoid personality disorder.


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  Schizoid personality disorder.


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  Schizotypal personality disorder.

Sleep disorders entail issues with the kind, quantity, and timing of sleep, which affect daytime functioning and cause distress. Physical and emotional issues are related to sleep problems. Sleep issues can both cause and exacerbate mental health issues and can also be a sign of other mental health issues.

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  Insomnia.


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  Sleep Apnea


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  Narcolepsy


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  Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)


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  REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder.


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  Non-24-Hour Sleep Wake Disorder.


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  Excessive Sleepiness.

The application of telemedicine to the specialised field of psychiatry is known as telepsychiatry. The phrase usually refers to the provision of mental evaluation and care via video conferencing. Telepsychiatry services may be provided by one or more individual providers, provider groups, or intermediary organisations that work with facilities to expand care capacities. The majority of the time, telepsychiatry consultations takes place in hospitals under the supervision of on-site staff, however at-home models are starting to gain acceptance if they adhere to HIPAA regulations.

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  Diagnostic Accuracy


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  Treatment Effectiveness


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  Patient Satisfaction


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  Quality of Care

More women than males experience depression, anxiety, psychological distress, domestic violence, sexual assault, and rising rates of substance abuse in all contexts and across all nations. Women's poor mental health is a result of pressures brought on by their many responsibilities, gender discrimination, and related issues like hunger, malnutrition, excessive work, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. Many healthcare professionals often exhibit gender biases that cause them to either over- or under-treat women when they dare to report their difficulties.

·         Depression

·         Anxiety and specific phobias

·         Suicide attempts

            .         Eating disorders

A neurological disorder, disease, or injury can be identified, investigated, and/or treated during a neurosurgery procedure, which employs invasive techniques. To remove a brain tumour, for instance, or to place a deep brain stimulation implant. A branch of neurosurgery used to cure or ameliorate severe mental illness by altering the brain's function and, as a result, a person's psychological characteristics. A neurological disorder, disease, or injury can be identified, investigated, and/or treated during a neurosurgery procedure, which employs invasive techniques. To remove a brain tumour, for instance, or to place a deep brain stimulation implant.

Affective disorders or mood disorders are characterized by major emotional disruptions (extreme lows like depression or highs like hypomania or mania). These are widespread psychiatric conditions that raise morbidity and mortality rates.