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Background: Gambling addiction is increasingly becoming a public health issue. Numerous studies have concluded that this addiction leads to an alteration of neuronal connections between the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex, as well as a significant thinning of cortical thickness, especially in the right frontal regions of the brain, as evidenced by analyses conducted through magnetic resonance imaging. In parallel, the severity of the addiction is associated with the level of impairment of the precuneus. Objective: The objectives of the study include assessing the psychological and emotional impact of gambling addiction on young people, analyzing the social consequences of this addiction, evaluating the physical health impact of gambling on youth, with a focus on sleep, diet, and physical activity behaviors, and examining the influence of peer groups and social environments on the development and perpetuation of this addiction among young individuals. Material and methods: The psychological investigation method used in this stage is the online questionnaire. The sample included 340 individuals aged between 18 and 24 years old. The study was conducted over a period of 12 months, from June 2023 to May 2024 Results : The study reveals that 60% of the participants are male, while the remaining 40% are female. Out of all participants, 63.5% have had experiences with gambling at least once in their lives. Among them, 40% started gambling after the age of 18, and 23.5% started before this age. The most popular games were casino games, especially slot machines. The main motivation for participating in these games was curiosity and peer influence. A percentage of 2.32% play daily or almost daily, and 6.88% reported significant financial losses. Those who suffered losses of over 1000 lei had problems in interpersonal relationships and manifested tendencies of alcohol or tobacco abuse and more aggressive behavior. It is important to note that these percentages only include male members of the sample. 5.62% of male participants experienced psychological disorders, such as depression and anxiety, accompanied by physical conditions, such as headaches and insomnia. In contrast, females recorded more positive values, not experiencing psychological, physical, financial, or behavioral problems. Conclusions: According to the analysis, gambling can significantly impact the mental health of young individuals, especially males, manifesting in various forms, such as mental and physical health conditions, social and financial issues. These conditions can mutually amplify and coexist within the same individuals, emphasizing the complex nature of the challenges associated with gambling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Experimental neuropsychology is an approach which uses methods from experimental psychology to uncover the relationship between the nervous system and cognitive function. The paper work aims to emphasize the importance of neuropsihology in the clinical practice. Mental health practitioner's need working tools. Facilitates the clinicians work. In practice neuropsychologists tend to work in research settings (universities, laboratories or research institutions), clinical settings(involved in assessing or treating patients with neuropsychological problems), forensic settings or industry (often as consultants where neuropsychological knowledge is applied to product design or in the management of pharmaceutical clinical-trials research for drugs that might have a potential impact on CNS functioning). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to highlight the complex, continuous and professional relationship established between the teaching time and the student of Military Medicine. Methods and materials: We have used the questionnaire, conversation and talk as methods of psychological investigation. The study sample consisted of all students of Military Medicine - 56 - I-VI study years. The processed data showed that there is a correlation between the study program and the military training, slight impediments have been found at the study years I and II, the final study years V and VI want a profound military study in order to link theory and practice. Assuming that there is a benefic relationship, in psycho-pedagogic terms, between time and the student of Military Medicine, the undertaken study confirmed the work hypothesis, emphasizing that the military medical training forms in time the personality of the student, satisfying both the desire to become officers and balancing the fundamental connection between the military medical careers and military doctor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article outlines the fact that emotional abuse may be at a certain moment one of the indexes of depression in school environment. Observation, interview and case study were the methods used for this research. The entire structural demarche outlines the fact that in school population, in certain situations, emotional abuse is exercised by different persons under various forms. A pattern of attitudes and behaviors is developed, which may finally be found through the indexes that decode depression in educational environment, the pupil being considered in most cases vulnerable and emotional instable. Conclusions: it is necessary to focus in the near future on the necessity of involving the developmental factors (environment, education, and heredity) in decreasing/eliminating the emotional abuse in school environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Being a student at the specialty "Military medicine" represents for most of us a standard of human value quality but also a big university responsibility concerning professional training and not only. This individuality relates from the fact that the logistics and methodological strategy applied to the student from an educational perspective but also from a military one, prepares the future military doctor to face the professional challenges, starting from the consulting room, saloon, surgery room and ending through his presence on the battle field/ war. From a psychological point of view, the military medicine student develops specific moral and human qualities which in its own opinion lead to success. This study shows this kind of logistical perception from the side of the actual military medicine students which complete their studies among their "civil" colleagues, being able to catch, starting from the motivation of their choice and up to qualities, a very developed spectrum of professional and military training spectrum, having as a result the success, they giving in time, honesty and honor to the Romanian army. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Starting on the road of word represents a cognoscible and also an intellectual adventure, behaviors and statements. Therefore, knowing the word is synonymous with knowing the light, making the first steps, but also knowing virtues and laws that govern the human value. That is why the perspective of its psycho-pastoral values determines a new perceptual attitude giving to the word various interpretations and motivations. Thus, the word brings people close, defines cultures and interferes values identifying with a state trademark, of some concepts and cognitive evolutions. All this starting from the words "in the beginning was the word, and the word was with God, and the word was God". (John 1, 1) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Among other motifs in the poetry of Blaga, water involves the perceiving of time, showing the flow, the trace of infinity, and gathering and then spreading the secret of life that it beholds. In this context, we see water as a sign of cognitive identity starting from the need to search and to find or not to find the spiritual matrix of evolution. Is water the sign that bears movement and transcendence? Does it determine attitudes that make place for cognitive interpretations? Does it really represent an element of the Universe? Those questions will shape Blaga's identities and conceptions through the element of cognition as evolutional and valuable determinations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hypothesis: We started from the point that, in training a medical school student, who takes in consideration the use of the instrument of training technology, then, by applying the teaching strategies concerning the educational communication, we obtain the anticipated results. Purpose. In achieving the purpose we kept in mind the implementation of some elements of educational communication concerning the professional training of the student in medical school. Objectives: To validate the stated hypothesis we followed. developing the abilities of communication and interrelation between doctor-patient versus patient-doctor; decoding the specific didactic strategies of educational communication. Methods: In this case were instrumented and materialized by application: the conversation, the observation and the explanation. Target group: It was constituted from the 6th years' students from the medical school. Interpretation: The data pursued a change in the optics of acceptance and awareness in the relationship of communication, for the future, between physician (doctor) and patient; a new concept in the didactical strategy implemented to the students from the medical school. Conclusions: Those pointed out the necessity of awareness of the student from the medical school and the improving through educational communication, of the relationship physician (doctor) - patient, the importance of the existence of a conception in trans-disciplinary educational training; the achievement of a genuine professional profile of the future physician (doctor). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction. Starting from "Primum non nocere", the patient's perception and observation, particularly through their inherent psychological effects, need to be taken into account by the doctor and pharmacist. The patient's perception on medication determines a need for finding a new methodological strategy concerning its impact on the child. Objectives. In this context, the doctor and the pharmacist need to be aware of the age particularities of children and also of the child patient's attitude towards medicine administration (which generally is not a positive one), in order to determine a new attitudinal-behavioral structure which would prevent or heal the health problem appeared at a certain point. Material and methods. We stress on the importance of psychotherapy, illustrated through the therapeutical and behavioral story of verbal expressions and its role in the educational therapy. Starting from admin­istrating medicines to the child, a therapeutic story as "The Syrup and the Little Pill" can be capable of generating an optimistic attitude, mainly a positive manner of thinking on health, by emphasizing the role of medicine in sustaining it. Conclusions: It is important to find a timely solution to each problem together, doctor/pharmacist and patient. The problem which occurred at a certain moment can be solved by amending the manner of perceiving and administrating medicine and by eliminating the difficulties and psychological traumas that may appear during childhood. This is the starting point of health education and its maintenance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Like time, the house appears as a motif in Blaga's poetry, representing at a given time, the whole universe we refer and report to. Thus, in the poems submitted to our attention, the house personalizes the universe where the poet leaves forms from his spiritual matrix. In this context, the becomes: alive, thinks, prays, cries, lives the love and cries the weakness, but always remains a landmark, a place of returning into the memories and beyond, giving in time, safety and stability and also becoming, the beginning of infinity and universality perception. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The relationship between career counseling (C.C) and interpersonal communication (C.I.) represents a new conceptual attitude concerning the implementation of psycho-social strategies which can respond to certain commands of conjuncture. Thus, professional accomplishment represents for student represent the sine qua non condition to report to society, proving his own capacities of adaptation and success, starting from the logistics of vocational career. The intervention on time of counseling in career also supposes interpersonal communication, which facilitates the duality of success taking in consideration: the time, the goal and the cause. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Understanding through denial proves to be a challenge for the poet but also for the one who develops through knowledge. Thus, cognition in Blaga's poetry is alive, measurable through gesture and commensurable through ideas, urging us to venture into the psycho-philosophical prospecting of the word. If we reveal to the world the secret of interpretation, negation remains to be positive, that license that leads to cognition. And interpretation is only the first step of knowledge; the rest in Blaga's universe is chained in anxieties and impenetrable. The poem "Talcuri" builds thus, through negation and knowledge and challenge being perceptible by deciphering the attitude towards the line of knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Doctor - patient communication represents a test on both sides, so that healthy issues must be solved together. Taking into consideration the age particularities of patients represents a step forward in decrypting a behavior, an attitude and the cognoscible process of human value. The doctor must personalize the strategy of communication and the relation with patient having in mind the age particularities and considering the main elements of communication: to be understood, heard, accepted and receiving a feedback. In this context the value and the efficiency of communication has educational value, making the relation between transmitter and receiver doctor-patient or patient-doctor a special and a very important one because the patient is a human being not an object. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: In most cases, the existence of the communication element in the relationship between the physician and the parent of the pediatric patient represents the key to medical success, accepting also failure that can be the reverse. Purpose of the paper: We aim to publish different ways that can lead to a good collaboration relationship and mutual communication help between the doctor and the patient's parent. Material and Methods: The work particularly captures the methods of knowing and using medical knowledge by the parent of the pediatric patient, in the communication relationship that he or she has with the doctor, regarding the health of the pediatric patient. Results: It is emphasized that the physician needs to have a complete working range on both the strategic approach of the pediatric patient's parent and the most effective channels for informing, transmitting and communicating the entire medical knowledge package on the concerned subject. In order to be accepted and understood by the one who receives a treatment there is a necessary collaboration by streamlining the act of communication. If the message is well received and even decoded on an attitude-behavioral conduct in the given context the consequences will be positive. Conclusion: The final result is highlighting the effectiveness of the physician's communication with the parent of the pediatric patient and work is added to mutual respect as well as collaboration. The feedback is also expected by everyone and the word work has a magical value. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Obesity is a largely preventable chronic and complex disease that has become alarmingly widespread worldwide, especially among young people. Psychonutritional intervention provides methods and coping strategies to enhance nutritional status. Objective: We aimed to assess the impact of psychonutritional intervention on nutritional status among young obese patients. Material and methods: The study was carried out in the medical office by 1 nutritionist-dietitian and 1 psychologist, between the 1st of June and the 30th of September 2023, on 24 obese patients aged 19 to 25. To track the changes, the sample was divided into two equal groups: the group G1, those who underwent psychonutritional intervention, and the group G2, those who did not benefit from it. Evaluation and monitoring were conducted at the initial consultation (T0) and at the final consultation (Tf). Results : The gender distribution, female-to-male ratio was 2/1 (n=16 females). At the initial consultation, the average weight was 94.26 kg for G1, and 95.16 kg for G2, while at the final consultation, it was 78.58 kg for G1, and 88.35 kg for G2 (p <0.05). Moreover, we noticed that the average Body Mass Index, at the initial consultation, it was 36.82 kg/m2 for G1, and 37.18 kg/m2 for G2, while at the final consultation, it was 29.63 kg/m2 for G1, and 34.52 kg/m2 for G2 (p <0.05). Conclusions: In our study, the findings highlight the beneficial effects of psychonutritional intervention on improving the nutritional status of young obese patients, and underscore the potential of psychonutritional approaches as an effective tool in promoting healthier lifestyles and combating obesity among young individuals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Obesity is becoming an alarming problem in contemporary society, affecting both adults and children, with roots deep in an unhealthy lifestyle. Medical students and future medical professionals face a lack of educational resources on healthy lifestyle in a hectic and demanding context. Limited time for exercise and healthy eating leads to fatigue and the adoption of unhealthy habits. Solving this problem requires an educational approach and finding a balance.This research investigates the relationship between student life, eating habits and sedentary lifestyle among medical students. Focusing on understanding the reasons behind obesity trends and identifying strategies to motivate students towards a balanced lifestyle, the paper also explores psychosocial issues related to nutrition and physical activity, tailored to the pressures specific to the medical field. This research has wide-ranging implications, highlighting the need for effective strategies to promote health among medical students and prevent long-term health problems. Material and methods: We conducted a study of 100 medical students, aged 19-24+ years, from diverse backgrounds. The extensive questionnaire, completed by participants from general medicine, military medicine, dental medicine, and pharmacy programs, addressed issues such as demographics, weight trends, eating habits, exercise, and access to obesity information. These findings represent a valuable resource for the development of future health education interventions and programs, providing an in- depth understanding of the implications of obesity in this population. Results: In the study, 100 medical students, evenly distributed between men (42%) and women (58%), revealed significant obesity and healthy lifestyle concerns. An impressive 86.5% perceive obesity as a serious problem, and 33.3% have had obesity-related problems before college. Looking at eating habits, 67.4% adopt a moderately healthy diet, while 10.1% have unhealthy eating habits. Regarding physical activity, 34.8% exercise occasionally, 21.3% rarely, and 5.6% not at all. Interestingly, 33.3% adopted unhealthy eating habits after starting college. Perceptions related to obesity and academic performance indicate that 48.3% believe that obesity negatively affects academic performance, 31.5% see the problem as complex and influenced by individual factors, and 46.7% believe that academic stress contributes to the development of obesity. In conclusion, 48.9% support the need for an education programme to promote a balanced lifestyle in the academic environment. These results highlight the importance of a comprehensive approach to health promotion and awareness among medical students. Conclusions: The results of this research reveal a significant concern among medical students regarding obesity and healthy lifestyle. The high percentage of those who perceive obesity as a serious problem, as well as the frequency of obesity-related problems among this group, highlights the need for educational and preventive interventions. In light of these findings, the implementation of education and financial support programmes, together with the promotion of healthy eating habits and physical activity, could significantly contribute to improving the health and well-being of future health professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Communicating is the transmission of a message from the transmitter to the receiver and from the receiver to the transmitter. The success is the finality of the act itself, through the obtained result. Purpose of the paper: The present paper aims to identify the elements that make the communication of the physician with the pediatric patient more efficient, highlighting their qualities and the mutual knowledge. Material and Methods: In order to make physician communication more effective with the pediatric patient, we approached the psychological methods such as conversation, explanation, demonstration and exercise, striking a balance between supply and demand, improving the relationship and overcoming the deadlock appearing in a certain context, triggering a specific approach to the created situation. Results: Applying the outlined psychological methods above leads to the cognitive area, highlighted by the actors of communication. Also taking into account the particularities of the pediatric patient's age, his basic activity that is the game up to a certain age, and the experience he or she has from the perspective of the medical act. The physician will be able to demonstrate his qualities and availability to remove the barriers inherent in the actual process of communication, thus obtaining the expected results and making the act of communication itself a solution to the problem situations that arose at a certain moment. Conclusions: Mutual knowledge determines a behavioral attitude on the part of the physician, so that communication with the pediatric patient is viable and effective, that quantifies: knowing, accepting, trusting and self-esteem, tolerance and, last but not least, mutual respect. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Reading literature has long been recognized as a valuable activity in personal development, fostering empathy, cultural understanding, and language skills. In the context of medical practice, the importance of these qualities cannot be overstated, as specialists in healthcare domain must effectively communicate with diverse patients and understand their unique experiences. Objective: This study aims to explore how fiction reading contributes to the formation of empathetic and communication skills by both medical students and physicians, ultimately enhancing patient care. Moreover, the study follows to find the level of awareness among health professionals regarding the significance of integrating reading fiction in their daily routine, as well as their reading habits at the moment. Material and methods: For this investigation, the following psychological methods were used: conversation, explanation, and questionnaire. The questionnaire was intended for both medical students and specialists and was completed by 92 people. Results : The received answers revealed that, as it was expected, more than a half of the respondents considered that they are less empathetic at the moment than before stepping on the medical path. Also, they are aware that through exposure to fictional narratives and different characters, they expand their empathy and refine their communication strategies, as well as developing a better attitude towards patients. Conclusions: In conclusion, reading literature serves as an efficient tool for developing empathetic and communicative physicians. It is very important to understand how reading improves social integrity, not only in the medical field, and to raise awareness about their unlimited benefits in developing a healthy and fulfilling life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]