IJ Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
IJPBS is the Official Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
e-ISSN 1735-9287
p-ISSN 1735-8639
Journal Overview
The IJ Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (IJPBS), published by Brieflands, is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering global communication in psychiatry, psychology, and behavioral sciences. The journal provides a platform for high-quality original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, and other scholarly contributions, covering topics such as clinical psychiatry, psychopharmacology, neuropsychiatry, and behavioral interventions. With a focus on interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary studies, IJPBS addresses critical issues in mental health, cognitive and emotional processes, and the relationship between behavior and societal health. Each submission undergoes rigorous evaluation for relevance, scientific merit, and adherence to the journal’s scope, ensuring impactful contributions to the field.
- Organization:
- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences (MazUMS)
- Frequency :
- quarterly
- Publishing
- per-article
- Abstracted/Indexed
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- Peer Review Policy
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Recent Articles
10 articles2026-12-31Vol. 20Issue 4
Explore the latest articles published in this journal for impactful research and the newest advancements in the field.
26
Oct
2026
Research Article
Explaining the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 on Spiritual Health in Individuals with a History of Hospitalization Due to Coronavirus Infection
Atieh Ebrahimian
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,Melika Kharghani Moghadam,
,Morteza Mansourian,
,Bagher Ghobari Bonab,
,Fatemeh Gholami,
,Fatemehsadat Alavi*
*PDFUncorrected Proof
23
Sep
2026
Research Article
Family Accommodation in Caregiving Family Members of Patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Its Associated Clinical and Demographic Factors
Mohammadrasoul Khalkhali,
,Amitis Bakhshandeh,
,Hassan Farrahi*
*PDFFinal Published
23
Sep
2026
Case Report
The Effectiveness of Personal Construct Counseling on the Psychological Well-Being of Adolescents with Mild Physical Disabilities: A Single-Case Multiple-Baseline Study
Jalal Younesi,
,Ali Akbar Rezakhoo*,
*,Bahman Bahmani,
,Manoochehr Azkhosh,
,Mohammad Saeed Khanjani,
,Ghaffar Malek Khosravi
PDFFinal Published
21
Sep
2026
Editorial
War, Instability, and Addiction: The Need for a Scientific and Trauma-Informed Response
Forouzan Elyasi*,
*,Mehran Zarghami
PDFFinal Published
8
Sep
2026
Research Article
Sexual Satisfaction in Menopausal Women: Examining the Predictive Role of Personality, Mental Health, and Marital Intimacy
Zahra Torkan,
Mehrdad Hajihasani*,
*,Manijeh Kaveh
PDFFinal Published
15
Sep
2026
Research Article
Evaluation of the Effect of Caffeine on the Acquisition and Expression of Nicotine-Induced Conditioned Place Preference
Yaser Salimi,
Aryan Mehrara,
Ahmad Shariati Bidar,
Mohammad Ali Barkar,
Kosar Meshraghi,
Reza Fartootzadeh*
*PDFFinal Published
16
Sep
2026
Research Article
Immediate Effects of a Headphone-Delivered Natural Soundscape on Agitation and Physiological Parameters in Intensive Care Unit Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Fereshteh Pazaj,
,Ladan Fattah Moghaddam,
,Nooshin Abbasi Abiane*
*PDFFinal Published
8
Sep
2026
Research Article
Did You Know That Every Day Counts as a Century? Parents' Experiences of Caring for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Fatemeh Talebian,
,Hamideh Mancheri,
,Firoozeh Derakhshanpoor,
,Zahra Sabzi*
*PDFFinal Published
7
Sep
2026
Research Article
Associations Between Childhood Trauma, Emotion Regulation Strategies, and Internet Addiction in Iranian Female Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Structural Equation Modeling Study
Reihane Amini,
,Yousef Asmari Bardezard,
,Maryam Asadolah Tooyserkani,
,Jafar Sarani Yaztappeh*,
*,Zahra Yarahmadi,
,Zainab Alimoradi
,et al.PDFFinal Published
9
Sep
2026
Research Article
The Effectiveness of the Mindful Self-compassion Program on Depression, Anxiety and Anger in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases: A Clinical Trial
Motaleb Naseri,
,Parastoo Biglari,
Aliakbar Foroughi,
,Nafiseh Montazeri,
,Farid Ahmadrad*
*PDFFinal Published
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23
Sep
2015
Brief Report
Perceived Social Support, Self-Esteem, and Internet Addiction Among Students of Al-Zahra University, Tehran, Iran
Kourosh Sayehmiri*,
*,Laila Naseri,
Jalal Mohamadi,
Yosra Azizpoor
29
Jun
2020
Research Article
Psychometric Properties of Persian Version of Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5-Research Version (SCID-5-RV): A Diagnostic Accuracy Study
Parvaneh Mohammadkhani,
,Ameneh Setareh Forouzan,
,Zahra Hooshyari,
Imaneh Abasi*
*23
Jun
2015
31
May
2016
Research Article
Race and Gender Differences in Correlates of Death Anxiety Among Elderly in the United States
Shervin Assari*,
*,Maryam Moghani Lankarani
23
Sep
2015
Research Article
The Family Challenge of Caring for the Chronically Mentally Ill: A Phenomenological Study
Farshid Shamsaei,
Fatemeh Cheraghi*,
Ravanbakhsh Esmaeilli
23
Dec
2015
Research Article
The Impact of Using Cell Phones After Light-Out on Sleep Quality, Headache, Tiredness, and Distractibility Among Students of a University in North of Iran
Mehran Zarghami,
,Alireza Khalilian,
,Javad Setareh,
Golnaz Salehpour*
29
Apr
2018
Research Article
The Mediator Role of Mental Health Literacy in the Relationship Between Demographic Variables and Health-Promoting Behaviours
Azita Noroozi,
Farzaneh Khademolhosseini,
Hamideh Lari,
Rahim Tahmasebi*
*16
May
2016
Research Article
Psychosocial Correlates of Body Mass Index in the United States: Intersection of Race, Gender and Age
Shervin Assari*
*15
Aug
2016
Research Article
Combined Administration of Melissa officinalis and Boswellia serrata Extracts in an Animal Model of Memory
Mohaddese Mahboubi*,
Mohsen Taghizadeh,
Sayyed Alireza Talaei,
Sayyed Mehdi Takht Firozeh,
Ali Akbar Rashidi,
Omid Reza Tamtaji
23
Sep
2015
Brief Report
Effect of Cognitive Behavior Group Therapy on Parenting Stress in Mothers of Children With Autism
Maryam Izadi- Mazidi*,
Frough Riahi,
Niloufar Khajeddin
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19
Feb
2025
Research Article
Diagnostic Validity of the Fifth Edition of Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) in Students with ADHD
Narges Mohammadi Rafat Panah,
,Kambiz Kamkari*,
*,Anita Baghdasarians
2
Oct
2018
Research Article
Iranian Couples Conceptualization of the Role of Sexual Socialization in Their Sexual Desire: A Qualitative Study
Parisa Samadi,
Raziyeh Maasoumi,
Mehrdad Salehi,
Mohammad Arash Ramezani,
Shahnaz Kohan*
*31
Jul
2021
Research Article
A Comparison of Methylphenidate (MPH) and Combined Methylphenidate with Crocus sativus (Saffron) in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents with ADHD: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Clinical Trial
Mojtaba Khaksarian,
Nazanin Ahangari,
Abbas Masjedi-Arani,
,Iman Mirr,
Hassan Jafari,
Saeed Kordian
,et al.2
Oct
2018
Original Article
The Prediction of Marital Satisfaction Through Attachment Styles and Love Story
Farnoush Sina,
Samaneh Najarpourian*,
S. Abdolvahab Samavi
21
May
2017
19
Apr
2025
Case Report
Intranasal Use of Buprenorphine: A Case Report on Non-sublingual Routes and Associated Risks from Iran
Omid Massah*,
*,Seyed Ramin Radfar,
,Ali Farhoudian
10
Nov
2023
Research Article
Effectiveness of a Sensory Play Activity Program with Parent Engagement for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Control Trial
Negar Baharian,
Parvin Raji*,
*,Mehdi Alizadeh Zarei,
,Ahmad Reza Baghestani
18
Dec
2024
Research Article
The Role of Interpersonal Emotion Regulation in Couples' Relationships: Grounded Theory
Negin Baghaei,
,Hassan Zareei Mahmoodabadi*,
Zahra Naderi Nobandegani
3
Apr
2025
Research Article
Factor Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Iranian Version of Relational Rumination Questionnaire (RelRQ)
Amirhossein Rasouli,
,Hatef Tirgari Seraji,
,Omid Saed*
*29
Apr
2025
Research Article
A Clinical Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Two EEG-Based Neurofeedback Protocols for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Sensory Motor Rhythm and Alpha-Theta
Shahab Lotfinia,
,Homa Shahkaram,
,Aram Yaseri,
,Amir Sam Kianimoghadam,
,Jafar Sarani Yaztappeh,
,Abbas Masjedi Arani*
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23
Sep
2026
Research Article
Family Accommodation in Caregiving Family Members of Patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Its Associated Clinical and Demographic Factors
Mohammadrasoul Khalkhali,
,Amitis Bakhshandeh,
,Hassan Farrahi*
*23
Sep
2026
Case Report
The Effectiveness of Personal Construct Counseling on the Psychological Well-Being of Adolescents with Mild Physical Disabilities: A Single-Case Multiple-Baseline Study
Jalal Younesi,
,Ali Akbar Rezakhoo*,
*,Bahman Bahmani,
,Manoochehr Azkhosh,
,Mohammad Saeed Khanjani,
,Ghaffar Malek Khosravi
21
Sep
2026
Editorial
War, Instability, and Addiction: The Need for a Scientific and Trauma-Informed Response
Forouzan Elyasi*,
*,Mehran Zarghami
8
Sep
2026
Research Article
Sexual Satisfaction in Menopausal Women: Examining the Predictive Role of Personality, Mental Health, and Marital Intimacy
Zahra Torkan,
Mehrdad Hajihasani*,
*,Manijeh Kaveh
15
Sep
2026
Research Article
Evaluation of the Effect of Caffeine on the Acquisition and Expression of Nicotine-Induced Conditioned Place Preference
Yaser Salimi,
Aryan Mehrara,
Ahmad Shariati Bidar,
Mohammad Ali Barkar,
Kosar Meshraghi,
Reza Fartootzadeh*
*16
Sep
2026
Research Article
Immediate Effects of a Headphone-Delivered Natural Soundscape on Agitation and Physiological Parameters in Intensive Care Unit Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Fereshteh Pazaj,
,Ladan Fattah Moghaddam,
,Nooshin Abbasi Abiane*
*8
Sep
2026
Research Article
Did You Know That Every Day Counts as a Century? Parents' Experiences of Caring for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Fatemeh Talebian,
,Hamideh Mancheri,
,Firoozeh Derakhshanpoor,
,Zahra Sabzi*
*26
Oct
2026
Research Article
Explaining the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 on Spiritual Health in Individuals with a History of Hospitalization Due to Coronavirus Infection
Atieh Ebrahimian,
,Melika Kharghani Moghadam,
,Morteza Mansourian,
,Bagher Ghobari Bonab,
,Fatemeh Gholami,
,Fatemehsadat Alavi*
*17
Dec
2025
Research Article
The Effect of Body Percussion Musical Exercises on Quality of Life, Social Adaptation, Anxiety, and Depression in Older Adults: A Clinical Trial Study
Negin Valikhani,
Maryam Jamadi,
Mina Sadat Mirshoja*
*7
Sep
2026
Research Article
Associations Between Childhood Trauma, Emotion Regulation Strategies, and Internet Addiction in Iranian Female Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Structural Equation Modeling Study
Reihane Amini,
,Yousef Asmari Bardezard,
,Maryam Asadolah Tooyserkani,
,Jafar Sarani Yaztappeh*,
*,Zahra Yarahmadi,
,Zainab Alimoradi
,et al.