Francesco Saverio Bersani
Biographic Data
| ID | 6109623 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Francesco Saverio Bersani |
| GIVEN NAMES | Francesco Saverio |
| FAMILY NAME | Bersani |
| SIGNATURE | BERSANI F S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Sapienza University of Rome |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7555-8020 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Prevalence of demoralization and depressive symptoms in a sample of patients with supraventricular tachyarrhythmias
The present study found that in a sample of patients suffering from ST, high levels of demoralization were more frequent than clinically relevant depressive symptoms. We propose that demoralization and depression show partially distinguished psychopathological features, potentially associated with different therapeutic trajectories
The association of problematic use of social media and online videogames with aggression is mediated by insomnia severity
One of the worrying concomitants of problematic use of Internet (PUI) is aggression. Although the mechanisms underlying such link have not been completely clarified, it has been suggested that problematic use of social media and online videogames (i.e., two common forms of PUI among young adults) lead to increased sleep disturbances which, in turn, represent a relevant trigger for aggression. We have tested this hypothesis in a sample ( N = 480) …
Mentalization Impairment Is Associated with Problematic Alcohol Use in a Sample of Young Adults
Background : Alcohol is one of the most widely used drugs among adolescents and young people, and problematic alcohol use (PAU) is related to significant long-term biological, clinical, and psychosocial sequelae. Although preliminary reports have linked deficits in mentalization to increased vulnerability to addiction, no studies have specifically explored this phenomenon in relation to PAU. Methods: The association between mentalization impairme…
Uses, Effects and Toxicity of Synthetic Cannabinoids from the Perspective of People with Lived Experiences
Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) are a class of synthetic chemicals with cannabis-like properties, and little is known about their pharmacological and toxicological effects. The objective of this study was to explore the effects of SCs and the underlying motivations of use among participants with lived experiences. Content analysis of experiences of people using SCs was carried out based on online discussions. A total of 1660 posts from 50 threads be…
Spice,” “Kryptonite,” “Black Mamba”
UNLABELLED: Abstract Introduction: Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPSs) are often sold online as "legal" and "safer" alternatives to International Controlled Drugs (ICDs) with captivating marketing strategies. Our aim was to review and summarize such strategies in terms of the appearance of the products, the brand names, and the latest trends in the illicit online marketplaces. METHODS: Scientific data were searched in PsychInfo and Pubmed databa…
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Spice,” “Kryptonite,” “Black Mamba”
UNLABELLED: Abstract Introduction: Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPSs) are often sold online as "legal" and "safer" alternatives to International Controlled Drugs (ICDs) with captivating marketing strategies. Our aim was to review and summarize such strategies in terms of the appearance of the products, the brand names, and the latest trends in the illicit online marketplaces. METHODS: Scientific data were searched in PsychInfo and Pubmed databa…
Mentalization Impairment Is Associated with Problematic Alcohol Use in a Sample of Young Adults
Background : Alcohol is one of the most widely used drugs among adolescents and young people, and problematic alcohol use (PAU) is related to significant long-term biological, clinical, and psychosocial sequelae. Although preliminary reports have linked deficits in mentalization to increased vulnerability to addiction, no studies have specifically explored this phenomenon in relation to PAU. Methods: The association between mentalization impairme…
Uses, Effects and Toxicity of Synthetic Cannabinoids from the Perspective of People with Lived Experiences
Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs) are a class of synthetic chemicals with cannabis-like properties, and little is known about their pharmacological and toxicological effects. The objective of this study was to explore the effects of SCs and the underlying motivations of use among participants with lived experiences. Content analysis of experiences of people using SCs was carried out based on online discussions. A total of 1660 posts from 50 threads be…
The association of problematic use of social media and online videogames with aggression is mediated by insomnia severity
One of the worrying concomitants of problematic use of Internet (PUI) is aggression. Although the mechanisms underlying such link have not been completely clarified, it has been suggested that problematic use of social media and online videogames (i.e., two common forms of PUI among young adults) lead to increased sleep disturbances which, in turn, represent a relevant trigger for aggression. We have tested this hypothesis in a sample ( N = 480) …
Prevalence of demoralization and depressive symptoms in a sample of patients with supraventricular tachyarrhythmias
The present study found that in a sample of patients suffering from ST, high levels of demoralization were more frequent than clinically relevant depressive symptoms. We propose that demoralization and depression show partially distinguished psychopathological features, potentially associated with different therapeutic trajectories
Medicine (5 works) · Psychiatry (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Internal Medicine (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Confounding (2 works) · Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis (2 works) · Addiction (1 work)