Miguel Angel Alvarez de Mon
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 6173178 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Miguel Angel Alvarez de Mon |
| PRENOMES | Miguel Angel Alvarez |
| SOBRENOME | de Mon |
| ASSINATURA | DE MON M A A |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Universidad de Alcalá |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1987-0394 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 16 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 16 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2019 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
From Greek paideia to modern educational systems
The ancient Greek educational system, based on paideia , sought to shape well-rounded citizens through the integration of physical and intellectual education, thus promoting a balance between body and mind. This educational philosophy, centered on holistic development, was embodied in institutions such as the gymnasium, where physical training not only strengthened the body but also enhanced the character and morality of young people. In the curr…
Understanding the online landscape of cannabis discourse
Background and aims: Consultations and admissions for pathologies related to cannabis use are growing ininterrumpedly. The lack of public awareness of the risks can have a negative impact on our society, as well as on new policy proposals. In response, we set out to investigate social media posts about cannabis to better understand the online environment in this regard. Design setting and measures: The study will analyze a dataset of tweets poste…
Using social media-based positive education to challenge negative stereotypes of aging
The Clinical Trial Registration Number for the study titled 'Positive Education through Social Media to Reduce Negative Stereotypes towards Old Age A QuasiExperimental Study' is NCT06574243. It was retrospectively registered on August 23, 2024
Regional insights on tobacco-related tweets
Introduction: Tobacco consumption and its impact on health remain high worldwide. Additionally, it is a contentious issue generating significant controversy. Twitter has proven to be a useful platform for evaluating public health topics related to population health behaviors, and tobacco consumption. Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the content of tweets related to tobacco. Moreover, geolocation data will be considered to unde…
Public perception of psychiatry, psychology and mental health professionals
The increasing trend in discussions about mental health and the related professionals and disciplines over time may signify an elevated collective awareness of mental health. Gaining insights into the topics around these matters and user's corresponding emotions towards them presents an opportunity to combat the stigma surrounding mental health more effectively
Insights from the Twittersphere
The findings underscore the significance of cocaine as a current social and political issue, with a predominant focus on political and social denunciation in the majority of tweets. Notably, the study reveals a concentration of tweets from the United States and South American countries, reflecting the high prevalence of cocaine-related disorders and overdose cases in these regions. Alarmingly, the study highlights the trivialization of cocaine co…
Analysis of the hikikomori phenomenon – an international infodemiology study of Twitter data in Portuguese
These findings show the global prevalence of the discourse on hikikomori phenomenon among Portuguese speakers. It also indicates an increase in the number of tweets on this topic in certain continents over the years. These findings can contribute to developing specific interventions, support networks, and awareness-raising campaigns for affected individuals
Screen exposure, mental health and emotional well-being in the adolescent population
During the last decade, a multitude of epidemiological studies with different designs have been published assessing the association between the use of digital media and psychological well-being, including the incidence of mental disorders and suicidal behaviours. Particularly, available research has very often focused on smartphone use in teenagers, with highly addictive potential, coining the term ‘problematic smartphone use’ and developing spec…
Patient satisfaction and outcomes of crisis resolution home treatment for the management of acute psychiatric crises
The Crisis Resolution Home Treatment intervention resulted in significant improvement in patients' quality of life with high satisfaction scores. However, it did not effectively reduce caregiver burden. Future research should focus on randomized controlled trials with long-term follow-up to assess the effectiveness of CRHT compared to traditional hospitalization and utilize specific assessment scales for different mental disorders
Analyzing Psychotherapy on Twitter
US media outlets focused their interest on Mindfulness which may have contributed to the growing popularity in the past years of this therapeutic modality
Mediterranean Diet Social Network Impact along 11 Years in the Major US Media Outlets
The US media outlets analyzed showed reduced interest in MedDiet as a whole, while Twitter users showed greater interest in the overall dietary pattern than in its particular components
Analysis of Media Outlets on Women's Health
Background: Media outlets influence social attitudes toward health habits. The analysis of tweets has become a tool for health researchers. Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the distribution of tweets about women's health and the interest generated among Twitter users. Methods: We investigated tweets posted by 25 major U.S. media outlets about pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women's health between January 2009 and Decem…
Blunted Expansion of Regulatory T Lymphocytes Is Associated With Increased Bacterial Translocation in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
Background: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is associated with both proinflammatory and adaptive immune response abnormalities. Regulatory T lymphocytes (Tregs), a subtype of CD4+ T cells, are relevant for maintaining immune-inflammatory system homeostasis and control of inflammation such as the kind potentially induced by the interactions between the intestinal microbiome and gut mucosa. We investigated the Treg population and its distribution a…
Assessment of Antipsychotic Medications on Social Media
Background: Antipsychotic medications are the first-line treatment for schizophrenia. However, non-adherence is frequent despite its negative impact on the course of the illness. In response, we aimed to investigate social media posts about antipsychotics to better understand the online environment in this regard. Methods: We collected tweets containing mentions of antipsychotic medications posted between January 1st 2019 and October 31st 2020. T…
Analysis of Tweets Containing Information Related to Rheumatological Diseases on Twitter
According to our results, the analysis of content posted on Twitter in regard to rheumatological diseases may be useful for investigating the public's prevailing areas of interest, concerns and opinions. Thus, it could facilitate communication between health care professionals and patients, and ultimately improve the doctor-patient relationship. Due to the interest shown in medical issues it seems desirable to have healthcare institutions and hea…
Abnormal Distribution and Function of Circulating Monocytes and Enhanced Bacterial Translocation in Major Depressive Disorder
Introduction: Major depressive disorder (MDD) patients experience a systemic inflammatory stage. Monocytes play an important role in innate inflammatory responses and may be modulated by bacterial translocation. Our aim was to investigate the subset distribution and function of circulating monocytes, levels of proinflammatory cytokines, gut barrier damage, and bacterial translocation in MDD patients. Methods: Twenty-two MDD patients without conco…
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Abnormal Distribution and Function of Circulating Monocytes and Enhanced Bacterial Translocation in Major Depressive Disorder
Introduction: Major depressive disorder (MDD) patients experience a systemic inflammatory stage. Monocytes play an important role in innate inflammatory responses and may be modulated by bacterial translocation. Our aim was to investigate the subset distribution and function of circulating monocytes, levels of proinflammatory cytokines, gut barrier damage, and bacterial translocation in MDD patients. Methods: Twenty-two MDD patients without conco…
Analysis of Media Outlets on Women's Health
Background: Media outlets influence social attitudes toward health habits. The analysis of tweets has become a tool for health researchers. Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the distribution of tweets about women's health and the interest generated among Twitter users. Methods: We investigated tweets posted by 25 major U.S. media outlets about pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women's health between January 2009 and Decem…
Blunted Expansion of Regulatory T Lymphocytes Is Associated With Increased Bacterial Translocation in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
Background: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is associated with both proinflammatory and adaptive immune response abnormalities. Regulatory T lymphocytes (Tregs), a subtype of CD4+ T cells, are relevant for maintaining immune-inflammatory system homeostasis and control of inflammation such as the kind potentially induced by the interactions between the intestinal microbiome and gut mucosa. We investigated the Treg population and its distribution a…
Assessment of Antipsychotic Medications on Social Media
Background: Antipsychotic medications are the first-line treatment for schizophrenia. However, non-adherence is frequent despite its negative impact on the course of the illness. In response, we aimed to investigate social media posts about antipsychotics to better understand the online environment in this regard. Methods: We collected tweets containing mentions of antipsychotic medications posted between January 1st 2019 and October 31st 2020. T…
Analysis of Tweets Containing Information Related to Rheumatological Diseases on Twitter
According to our results, the analysis of content posted on Twitter in regard to rheumatological diseases may be useful for investigating the public's prevailing areas of interest, concerns and opinions. Thus, it could facilitate communication between health care professionals and patients, and ultimately improve the doctor-patient relationship. Due to the interest shown in medical issues it seems desirable to have healthcare institutions and hea…
Analyzing Psychotherapy on Twitter
US media outlets focused their interest on Mindfulness which may have contributed to the growing popularity in the past years of this therapeutic modality
Mediterranean Diet Social Network Impact along 11 Years in the Major US Media Outlets
The US media outlets analyzed showed reduced interest in MedDiet as a whole, while Twitter users showed greater interest in the overall dietary pattern than in its particular components
Patient satisfaction and outcomes of crisis resolution home treatment for the management of acute psychiatric crises
The Crisis Resolution Home Treatment intervention resulted in significant improvement in patients' quality of life with high satisfaction scores. However, it did not effectively reduce caregiver burden. Future research should focus on randomized controlled trials with long-term follow-up to assess the effectiveness of CRHT compared to traditional hospitalization and utilize specific assessment scales for different mental disorders
Regional insights on tobacco-related tweets
Introduction: Tobacco consumption and its impact on health remain high worldwide. Additionally, it is a contentious issue generating significant controversy. Twitter has proven to be a useful platform for evaluating public health topics related to population health behaviors, and tobacco consumption. Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze the content of tweets related to tobacco. Moreover, geolocation data will be considered to unde…
Public perception of psychiatry, psychology and mental health professionals
The increasing trend in discussions about mental health and the related professionals and disciplines over time may signify an elevated collective awareness of mental health. Gaining insights into the topics around these matters and user's corresponding emotions towards them presents an opportunity to combat the stigma surrounding mental health more effectively
Insights from the Twittersphere
The findings underscore the significance of cocaine as a current social and political issue, with a predominant focus on political and social denunciation in the majority of tweets. Notably, the study reveals a concentration of tweets from the United States and South American countries, reflecting the high prevalence of cocaine-related disorders and overdose cases in these regions. Alarmingly, the study highlights the trivialization of cocaine co…
Analysis of the hikikomori phenomenon – an international infodemiology study of Twitter data in Portuguese
These findings show the global prevalence of the discourse on hikikomori phenomenon among Portuguese speakers. It also indicates an increase in the number of tweets on this topic in certain continents over the years. These findings can contribute to developing specific interventions, support networks, and awareness-raising campaigns for affected individuals
Screen exposure, mental health and emotional well-being in the adolescent population
During the last decade, a multitude of epidemiological studies with different designs have been published assessing the association between the use of digital media and psychological well-being, including the incidence of mental disorders and suicidal behaviours. Particularly, available research has very often focused on smartphone use in teenagers, with highly addictive potential, coining the term ‘problematic smartphone use’ and developing spec…
From Greek paideia to modern educational systems
The ancient Greek educational system, based on paideia , sought to shape well-rounded citizens through the integration of physical and intellectual education, thus promoting a balance between body and mind. This educational philosophy, centered on holistic development, was embodied in institutions such as the gymnasium, where physical training not only strengthened the body but also enhanced the character and morality of young people. In the curr…
Understanding the online landscape of cannabis discourse
Background and aims: Consultations and admissions for pathologies related to cannabis use are growing ininterrumpedly. The lack of public awareness of the risks can have a negative impact on our society, as well as on new policy proposals. In response, we set out to investigate social media posts about cannabis to better understand the online environment in this regard. Design setting and measures: The study will analyze a dataset of tweets poste…
Using social media-based positive education to challenge negative stereotypes of aging
The Clinical Trial Registration Number for the study titled 'Positive Education through Social Media to Reduce Negative Stereotypes towards Old Age A QuasiExperimental Study' is NCT06574243. It was retrospectively registered on August 23, 2024
Medicine (14 obras) · Psychology (10 obras) · Social media (9 obras) · Computer Science (8 obras) · Psychiatry (7 obras) · World Wide Web (7 obras) · Public health (6 obras) · Social Media in Health Education (6 obras) · Population (5 obras) · Environmental health (4 obras)