Introduction: Appropriately managing mental disorders is a growing priority across countries
in view of the impact on morbidity and mortality. This includes patients with bipolar disorders …

Mental and substance use disorders are a leading cause of disability worldwide. Despite
this, there is a paucity of mental health research in low-and middle-income countries …

Social determinants, including cultural factors, significantly impact individuals' health beliefs,
behaviors, help-seeking patterns, and health care utilization. Recognizing and accounting …

Background The lack of locally validated screening instruments contributes to poor detection
of depression in primary care. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a brief and …

Stigma is an important part of the social determinants of health that performs a crucial aspect
in the distribution of health status and life chances for many individuals through the …

While stigma experienced by people living with HIV (PLWH) is well documented,
intersectional stigma and additional stigmatized identities have not received similar …

Introduction A develo** theoretical framework for the investigation of tight cultures'
reaction toward members who violate communal norms is societal conditional regard (SCR) …

Recent studies referring to syndemics of HIV and NCDs often do not meet criteria for a
syndemic framework. Future research needs to assure minimum criteria are met: articulation …

Perceived stigma deters engagement in HIV care and is powerfully shaped by culture. Yet
few stigma measures consider how cultural capabilities that signify “full personhood” could …

Israeli law requires citizens to enlist in the army at 18 years old. However, the Jewish
Ultraorthodox community has a longstanding agreement with the state that members of this …