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{"title":"Leveraging deep learning to combat cyberbullying on social media.","authors":"Mannangatti Vijayarani, Ganesan Balamurugan, Radhakrishnan Govindan, Sanjay Sevak","doi":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_47_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_47_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The rise of social media, while revolutionizing the way one communicates, has also produced a rampant issue of cyberbullying with severe aftermaths, including emotional harm, social exclusion, and even suicide in some cases. Efforts have been ongoing to stop this, yet cyberbullying continues its growth through anonymity and ready accessibility provided by online resources. Deep learning techniques appeared to be the most promising, as they allow for recognizing cyberbullying through analyzing textual content and images and various user behaviors, yielding more accurate and comprehensive detection procedures than the traditional ones applied. Among the models using transformer-based and recurrent neural networks, there are perfect models for detecting harassment and threats, impersonation, and cyberbullying. Multimodal data, including emojis and sentiment analysis, have been added to improve detection accuracy as they capture subtle nuances in online communication. However, challenges persist in terms of difficulties in annotating data, slang, and context-dependent interpretations of cyberbullying. The anonymity of users further complicates the identification of perpetrators. This short communication discusses the potential of deep learning in tackling cyberbullying, underlining recent progress, challenges, and the need for further research and collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers to produce more effective, ethical, and culturally sensitive solutions for cyberbullying detection worldwide.</p>","PeriodicalId":13534,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Psychiatry Journal","volume":"34 3","pages":"533-536"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12574763/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145431260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Alexithymia, emotion regulation, psychological well-being, and internet addiction among individuals with substance dependence.","authors":"M Mahadevaswamy, Vikas Singh Rawat","doi":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_63_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_63_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Substance dependence (SuD) has emerged as a focal point of concern among healthcare professionals, particularly those specializing in mental health. Hence, exploring the psychological factors linked to SuD is crucial.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate the role of alexithymia, emotion regulation strategies (ERS), psychological well-being (PSW), and internet addiction (IA) in individuals with SuD and those without SuD.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The study employed a cross-sectional design, enrolling 75 male individuals diagnosed with SUD and 75 male participants without SuD from the general population, aged between 18 and 40 years, selected using a purposive sampling technique. The assessment tools utilized in this study included the Toronto Alexithymia Scale, Drug Abuse Screening Tool (DAST), Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, and Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings indicated that alexithymia was found to be more prevalent in individuals with SuD in comparison to those without SuD. Those with SuD tended to utilize expressive suppression to regulate their emotions, while individuals without SuD tended to employ cognitive reappraisal as an ERS. PSW was lower in individuals with SuD as opposed to those without SuD. Individuals with SuD exhibited higher levels of IA compared to their non-SuD counterparts. Additionally, the results indicated that among all variables, Alexithymia significantly positively predicted the severity of SuD, which was measured using the DAST accounting for 70% of the variance in severity of SuD among individuals with SuD.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The research emphasizes significant psychological distinctions between individuals with and without SuD, with alexithymia serving as a crucial predictor of the severity of dependence.</p>","PeriodicalId":13534,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Psychiatry Journal","volume":"34 3","pages":"438-444"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12574726/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145431253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association between gaming disorders and psychosocial correlates among adolescents.","authors":"Komal Rani, Deepika Cecil Khakha, Ajesh Kumar Thundathil Karthikeyan, Bichitra Nand Patra","doi":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_68_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_68_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Gaming disorder is a rapidly developing public health problem that can lead to detrimental psychological effects.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The study aimed to assess the association between gaming disorders and psychosocial correlates among adolescents in selected schools of New Delhi.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A web-based cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 111 adolescents using total enumerative sampling technique from November to December 2021 in selected schools of New Delhi. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires, consisting of sociodemographic questions, IGDS-SF9, PSQI, ICQ, DASS-21, and IPPA. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used. Descriptive statistics were used to find out frequencies, percentages, and so on. Pearson Chi-square test and Wilcoxon rank-sum test were used to determine the association between the variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age (in years) of study participants was found to be 16.19 ± 2.49. Most of the adolescents were male (56.8%), belonged to nuclear families (61.3%), and were residents of the urban area (75.7%). The prevalence of gaming disorder was found to be 17.1% in adolescents. A statistically significant association was found between gaming disorder and depression (<i>P</i> < 0.001), anxiety (<i>P</i> < 0.001), stress (<i>P</i> < 0.001), sleep quality (<i>P</i> < 0.001), and relationship with father (<i>P</i> < 0.05). Additionally, there was no significant relationship found between gaming disorder and relationship with mother and interpersonal competence among adolescents.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Adolescents were experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, and poor sleep quality as a result of gaming disorder. Therefore, combined efforts of parents, teachers, doctors, and counsellors are required to help adolescents in coping with psychosocial issues.</p>","PeriodicalId":13534,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Psychiatry Journal","volume":"34 3","pages":"450-455"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12574767/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145431256","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A cross-sectional study on the role of self-esteem and body image dissatisfaction as mediators in the relationship between perfectionism and suicidality.","authors":"Simran Sandhu, Akanksha Singh, Koustub R Bagul, Babalu Chouhan","doi":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_132_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_132_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Suicidality is a major public health concern, particularly among individuals with Major depressive disorder (MDD). While perfectionism, self-esteem, and body image dissatisfaction have each been linked to suicidality, their combined effects remain underexplored.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The study assessed whether self-esteem and body image dissatisfaction mediate the link between perfectionism and suicidality in depressed young adults.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted among 80 young adults (aged 18-35) diagnosed with MDD at a tertiary care center in India. Participants were assessed using validated scales. Correlational analyses, multiple regression, and serial mediation were employed to evaluate direct and indirect relationships.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Perfectionism correlated positively with body image concern (<i>r</i> = 0.68) and suicidality (<i>r</i> = 0.69) and negatively with self-esteem (<i>r</i> = -0.69). Self-esteem was negatively associated with body image concern (<i>r</i> = -0.72) and suicidality (<i>r</i> = -0.51). Body image concern positively correlated with suicidality (<i>r</i> = 0.59). Perfectionism (<i>B</i> = 0.5523, <i>P</i> = 0.001) and body image concern (<i>B</i> = 0.2633, <i>P</i> = 0.041) significantly predicted suicidality. Mediation analysis showed a significant total (<i>c</i> = 0.0649) and direct (<i>c</i>' =0.0333) effect of perfectionism on suicidality. The hypothesized mediation pathway was not significant, but the reverse pathway (perfectionism → self-esteem → body image → suicidality) was statistically significant (effect size = 0.0101).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Perfectionism was associated with increased suicidality, with body image dissatisfaction acting as a key mediating factor. While self-esteem did not directly mediate this link, it may influence suicidality indirectly through its impact on body image.</p>","PeriodicalId":13534,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Psychiatry Journal","volume":"34 3","pages":"510-516"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12574771/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145431272","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"User feedback on experience of using a distress prevention service for students at an Indian university.","authors":"Krupang Darji, Kajal Mishra, Jagdish R Varma, Anusha Prabhakaran, Himanshu Pandya","doi":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_109_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_109_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Students of Health professions education suffer higher rate of mental illness compared to age-matched peers. Stigma, worries about confidentiality, poor accessibility are barriers to help-seeking among students. To overcome these, we started a Distress and Suicide Prevention Help (DASH) for the students of the University in May 2019. This study aimed to collect feedback on utilization of DASH service. An anonymous cross-sectional survey using a Google form was carried out among service users. The treating consultant retrieved service users' contacts from hospital records. The investigator-designed questionnaire consisted of fifteen Likert scale questions and three open-ended questions related to the DASH service. Sixty-two service users were approached, of whom 31 users responded [8 males, 23 females, response rate 50%]. Anxiety, sadness, and difficulty in concentration were the most common presenting complaints. Adjustment disorder, MDD, and anxiety disorder were the most common diagnoses. Overall experience was rated as good to extremely good by 93.5% (<i>n</i> = 29) of the respondents. Eighty-seven percent (<i>n</i> = 27) of respondents found the consultations helped reduce distress. The most frequent response on the qualitative question \"<i>Explain how the DASH service helped mitigate your distress?</i>\" was \"it helped reduce their distress\" [16/30 responses, 53.3%]. Other responses to this question were a lack of worry about confidentiality, easy approachability, a non-judgmental stance, and good rapport with consultants. DASH service users' experience was positive and helpful in mitigating distress. Assuring maintenance of confidentiality, ensuring timely availability, a safe-environment, and diversity in communication channels amongst service users can encourage help-seeking behavior amongst students.</p>","PeriodicalId":13534,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Psychiatry Journal","volume":"34 3","pages":"537-541"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12574761/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145431355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Predictors of treatment response in patients with depressive disorder.","authors":"Anwesha Mondal, Manish Kumar","doi":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_389_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_389_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest, negatively affects how an individual is, and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. The primary treatment modality used in depression is a combination of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Predictors of response to treatment in depressed patients are found to be a significant issue in their recovery, mainly the sociodemographic, clinical, and psychological variables.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aims to find out the role of psychological variables in the prediction of the treatment outcome of depressed patients.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>60 depressed patients (moderate and severe level) having the first episode were selected as per ICD-10 DCR criteria through purposive sampling and inclusion criteria.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Cognitive variables like attention have been found to have a positive role in the treatment recovery of depressed patients. No other cognitive variable, coping strategies, or personality factors have been found to have any predictive role in the treatment response of depression.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>More researches need to be conducted to help fully elucidate the relationship between cognitive variables, coping strategies, and personality factors and their predictive role in treatment outcomes of depression.</p>","PeriodicalId":13534,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Psychiatry Journal","volume":"34 3","pages":"463-469"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12574766/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145431357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"QTc interval in patients on psychotropic medications.","authors":"Iqra Rasheed Shah, Rouf Ahmad Mir, Sukrita Sharma, Fazle Roub Bhat, Arshad Hussain, Harsh Kumar Sharma","doi":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_440_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_440_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Prolonged QTc intervals, psychiatric medications, and associated risks such as sudden cardiac deaths and their cardiovascular safety profile are still being studied globally, given the revolution brought by them in the field of psychiatry.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To study the cardiac safety profile of psychotropics in terms of QTc prolongation and establish the safety of psychotropics as a group.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>In this study, 121 subjects receiving psychotropic medications were included. ECG of all the patients was performed and followed up to 4 weeks.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The control group showed no difference at any of the three-time intervals, with the mean QTc interval at baseline being 391.3 + 49.70, at one week being 391.3 + 49.70 and at four weeks being 391.3 + 49.70. In contrast, the mean QTc interval for the patients' group was 352.9 + 64.68 at baseline, 353.3 + 649.70 at one week, and 354.4 + 64.82 after four weeks. The difference was found to be substantial (<i>P</i> < 0.001) but negligible (<i>P</i> = 0.078) when the baseline QTc interval was examined for one week. The point that needs to be highlighted here is that significant QTc changes after 4 weeks of starting some psychotropics were noted. However, the number of patients leading to QTc prolongation, i.e. QTc >470 mm/sec in females and >440 mm/sec in males, were, in fact, negligible (3 in number).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Based on the prescribed doses of the medications and any Torsade de pointes (TdP) risk factors, those taking psychiatric medications should have a personalized cardiac monitoring routine. Overall, psychotropics have emerged as a safe option for treating psychiatric illnesses. They do impact the QTc interval, but the number of cases presenting with arrhythmia and other life-threatening cardiac side effects are very few that too if monitored, these risks can be avoided.</p>","PeriodicalId":13534,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Psychiatry Journal","volume":"34 3","pages":"402-407"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12574724/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145431373","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Halothane dependence.","authors":"Sana Dhamija, Suprakash Chaudhury, Fatima Shamla","doi":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_272_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_272_24","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13534,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Psychiatry Journal","volume":"34 3","pages":"550"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12574778/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145431228","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Toxic traditions: Unveiling the psychiatric and neurological dangers of datura poisoning.","authors":"V Pooja, Suprakash Chaudhury, Alisha Kumari","doi":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_90_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_90_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Datura stramonium poisoning, triggered by the plant's tropane alkaloids, including atropine, hyoscyamine, and scopolamine, can pose substantial public health concerns. Historically used in traditional and ceremonial contexts in India, Datura ingestion leads to acute and potentially fatal central nervous system and gastrointestinal symptoms. The psychiatric manifestations of toxicity, such as vivid hallucinations, agitation, and delirium, can lead to self-harming behavior and complicate clinical diagnosis by mimicking other neurological and mental disorders like psychosis. In India, these dangers are amplified by the plant's deep roots in cultural and religious practices, often resulting in accidental overdoses and chronic misuse, particularly among vulnerable populations like children. There is a need for a multi-pronged approach to address this issue, including enhanced clinical awareness, widespread public education, and regulatory policies to prevent both accidental and deliberate exposure. There is a need for collaborative efforts among healthcare professionals, policymakers, and communities to ensure prompt treatment and effective prevention strategies. Future research should focus on potential pharmaceutical treatments to help chronic users recover and prevent long-term cognitive effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":13534,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Psychiatry Journal","volume":"34 3","pages":"542-544"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12574777/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145431234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Borderline personality disorder in adolescents: An underrecognized diagnosis.","authors":"Deeba Nazir, Rajnish Raj, Mushtaq Margoob, Zaid Ahmad Wani","doi":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_39_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/ipj.ipj_39_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in adolescents is a complex, often under-recognized psychiatric condition characterized by the emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, unstable self-image, and difficulties in relationships.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To explore the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of BPD in adolescents, as well as associated factors and management strategies.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted at the outpatient department of a tertiary care Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences from November 2024 to January 2025. A total of 71 adolescents aged 9 to 18 years were assessed using the Borderline Personality Features Scale for Children-11 Self-Report (BPFSC) and the DSM-5 criteria for BPD.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results revealed a predominance of female participants (95.77%), with an average age of symptom onset at 14.97 years and an average age of presentation at 16.87 years. The most common presenting symptoms, included impulsivity (90.14%), affective instability (80.28%), and intense anger (78.87%), while identity disturbance was the less frequently observed (8.45%). Familial conflict was the most common predisposing factor (36.61%), with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) as the most frequent comorbidity (11.26%). Psychotherapy was universally prescribed, with low-dose quetiapine (28.16%) and sertraline (26.76%) being the most used pharmacotherapies.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings highlight the importance of recognizing the early manifestation of BPD traits, particularly in those at high risk for developing the full disorder. Recognizing BPD as a significant, but often overlooked condition in adolescents is essential to mitigate its impact and improving the quality of life for affected individuals making early identification and intervention a necessity.</p>","PeriodicalId":13534,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Psychiatry Journal","volume":"34 3","pages":"492-497"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12574768/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145431222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}