Paruresis is a condition characterized by difficulty or inability to urinate in situations where others are present, or may soon be present. Despite knowledge that paruresis can significantly impact on occupational functioning, social functioning, and quality of life, there exists a paucity of research into effective treatments. Although cognitive conceptualizations have been advanced for other...

car accidents ending up with death have often existed in the country's roads, and children who witnessed the death of their family members are highly prone to psychological diseases including posttraumatic stress disorder. since this disorder may affect children's intellectual growth and mental performance as well as causing mental damages, contributing to the treatment of this disord...

Objective Marital quality reflects the individual’s overall evaluation of marital relationship. The aim of study was examine the effect of cognitive behavioral counseling on marital quality among women. MaterialsAndMethods The experimental study was a randomized clinical trial with two groups, on 198 qualified women who referred to selected health care centers in Hamadan, Iran in 2016. The inte...

normal 0 false false false en-us x-none ar-sa microsoftinternetexplorer4 background : work-related stress has increased during recent years throughout the world as well as in developing countries. studies demonstrate that work-related stress can have a negative effect on the quality of life, productivity, and as a result lead to considerable socioeconomic consequences. the purpose of the curren...

BACKGROUND Smoking is an important risk factor for mental health-related problems. Numerous studies have supported a bi-directional association between cigarette smoking and depression. Despite the advances in understanding the comorbidity between both problems, the most effective psychological treatment that simultaneously targets smoking and depressive symptomatology remains unclear. The obje...