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EDITORIAL

Claude Sabbah and his concept of “holistic biology” (“La biologie totale”)

Introduction

Hippocrates

In conflict with the law

References

REVIEW ARTICLES

A review on psychotherapeutic interventions with children and adolescents

Abstract

Introduction

General principles of assessment, treatment planning and referral for mental health and behavioral problems in children and adolescents

Other assessments

Treatment planning and referral

Individual psychotherapy approaches

Play therapy

Psychodynamic

Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy approaches (CBT)

Supportive psychotherapy

Problem solving

Social skills training

Others

Intervention with the family and family psychotherapy

Group psychotherapy approaches

Multisystemic treatment approaches

Table 1. Therapeutic approaches recommended for specific behavioral health disorders and problems, and clinician’s type of training

Conclusion

References

A review on behavioral and cognitive behavioral psychotherapeutic interventions with children and adolescents

Abstract

Introduction

General concepts

Table 1. Applications of behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapy

Table 2. Other applications of behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapy

Behavior therapy principles and techniques

Behavior modification

Table 3. Behavior modification principles and procedures to increase behavior

Table 4. Behavior modification procedures to decrease behavior

Behavior therapy (BT)

Table 5. Classical (respondent) conditioning principles and operations

Behavioral techniques and applications

Relaxation training

Biofeedback training

Emotion regulation

Stress management

Behavioral activation (BA)

Modeling

Psychoeducation

Problem solving

Stimulus control

Others

Cognitive conceptualization focused treatment: cognitive therapy and cognitive-behavior therapy

Conclusion

References

Family therapy as an integrated care model for pediatricians

Abstract

Introduction

Challenges of a pediatric practice

Integrated care model

Integrating family therapy into a pediatric practice

Why see the whole family?

How do cross-generational coalitions within families exacerbate problems?

The viewing by family members can affect their doing when solving problems

Spin-out: How conflicting can’t do and won’t do views impact family dynamics

Integrating family therapy: Revisiting Danny

What does the research indicate about the effectiveness of family therapy?

Conclusion

References

A review on psychopharmacology in children and adolescents

Abstract

Introduction

General principles of pediatric psychopharmacology

Comprehensive assessment

Therapeutic alliance

Establishing a treatment plan

Implementation of treatment plan

Psychotropic medications

Antidepressants

Table 1. Commonly prescribed antidepressants and their side effects

FDA-approved antidepressants for pediatric use

Antidepressants and suicidal ideation

Antidepressants and risk of cardiac arrhythmias

Antidepressants and risk of seizures

Antipsychotics

Table 2. Commonly prescribed antipsychotics and their side effects

FDA approved antipsychotics for pediatric use

Antipsychotics and risk of metabolic syndrome

Table 3. Management of metabolic syndrome

Antipsychotics and risk of suicide

Drug-specific risks

Stimulants and related medications

FDA approved indications

Stimulants and risk of priapism

Stimulants and risk of cardiovascular events

Stimulants and risk of abuse and dependence

Atomoxetine and risk of hepatotoxicity, suicidal ideation and priapism

Mood stabilizers

FDA approved mood stabilizers

Mood stabilizers and risk of suicide

Mood stabilizers and risk of teratogenicity

Conclusion

References

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Long-term music-listening's effects on blood pressure, heart rate, anxiety, and depression

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Measurements

Experimental design

Results

Discussion

Acknowledgments

References

Antibacterial and antioxidant potential of organic solvents extract of mangrove endophytic fungus Eupenicillium senticosum Scott

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Endophytic fungus isolation

Fermentation and extraction

Antibacterial activity

Determination of total phenolics

Determination of total flavonoid content

Antioxidant activity

Total antioxidant activity

2, 2’-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay

Ferrozine assay

Reducing power assay

Lipid peroxidation inhibition assay

Statistical analysis

Results

Table 1.Weight of samples after extraction with different solvents

Antibacterial activities

Table 2. Antibacterial activity of crude extracts derived from Endophytic fungus [Diameter in mm; n = 5, Mean ± SD). (Test organisms; Ks-Klebsiella pneumonia, Ec- E. coli, Bs-Bacillus subtilis, Ss-Staphylococcus aureus)

Antioxidant activities

Total phenolic and flavonoid contents

Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

CASE REPORTS

Exclusive role of potentized Thuja occidentalis on myoma recovery: Case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case report

Table 1. Outcome, follow up and second prescription

Results

Discussion

Acknowledgments

References

Grief in primary care practice: Loss of house

Abstract

Introduction

Case story

The medical history

The physical examination

Follow-up

The crisis intervention plan

Summary

Discussion

Conclusion

References