Sexual desire disorder (SDD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are closely related syndromes of substantial impact on mental health, relationship quality, and quality of life. We aim to analyse the psychological impacts of SDD and therapeutic strategies to include cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and couples therapy. The bio-psychosocial model not only addresses these issues but emphasises relapse prevention and improving treatment effectiveness, bolstered by a review of the current literature. This consists of a systematic review of recent scientific literature, including longitudinal and cross-sectional studies, as well as clinical case series. Psychological and physiological mechanisms underpinning the association between SDD and MDD in these studies have been emphasised. It extends beyond relational and social factors to encompass individual influences including family history and factors such as emotional trauma and vulnerability to stressors. Indeed, for children of parents with SDD, there is a high association of emotional distress such as depression, and anxiety, which increases relationship problems. Psychotherapeutic interventions such as CBT and couples therapy have shown efficacy in mitigating symptoms, improving communication patterns, and increasing relationship satisfaction. In addition, techniques like social support and cognitional reorganisation are crucial in preventing subsequent relapse. This research highlights the need for integrative therapeutic strategies for SDD in the context of MDD to be used. Psychotherapeutic interventions can improve symptoms, avoid relapses, and assist in the interpersonal relationship when taken with personalised strategies. The findings highlight the importance of interprofessional teamwork and individualised medicine that result in appropriate response to patients needs.

This study examines the relationship between depressive tendencies and sexual satisfaction in women, as well as the role of psychotherapy in moderating these effects. Seventy-two women aged 18 to 65 with depressive tendencies were randomly assigned to an experimental group (receiving 12 weekly psychotherapy sessions) or a control group (receiving none). Depression and sexual satisfaction were measured using the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D) and the Sexual Satisfaction Scale for Women (SSS-W). Data collection occurred at baseline and post-intervention. Results indicated a significant inverse relationship between depressive tendencies and sexual satisfaction (r = -0.408, p < 0.001), with depression explaining 16.67% of the variance in sexual satisfaction (B = -0.851, p < 0.001). However, no significant link was found between depression and sexual communication (r = 0.045, p = 0.706), suggesting that while depression affects sexual satisfaction, it may not directly impact communication within couples. The findings underscore the detrimental impact of depressive symptoms on sexual satisfaction, affecting intimacy and overall sexual experiences. Demographic and contextual factors also play a role, with women particularly vulnerable to the interplay between depression and sexual health. Compared to men, women experience greater reductions in sexual desire and pleasure due to depression, influenced by psychological and cultural factors such as body image concerns and societal expectations. While research on sexual satisfaction in depressed women remains limited, existing evidence supports the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions like cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) in improving both mental health and intimacy. Future studies should further explore the dual impact of psychotherapy on depression and sexual satisfaction to enhance overall well-being in affected individuals.

In the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, over 6.6 million people have sought refuge in Europe, with more than 1.6 million Ukrainians having arrived in Romania since the beginning of the conflict. Among them, approximately 83,748 individuals are still in the country, of which 30% are children (UNICEF, 2023). The exposure of children to war and military aggression can be viewed as a violation of their fundamental human rights. The impact of war and displacement can have negative consequences on young people, given that this stage is crucial for their physical, mental, and neural growth. Because of the distinct developmental phase they are in, children who are refugees of war are more vulnerable to experiencing psychological disorders. Within the context of forced migration, child refugees frequently encounter challenges related to isolation, community fragmentation, and cultural displacement. These circumstances often create substantial obstacles for children and young people seeking access to healthcare and mental health services. These hurdles encompass language barriers, mental health stigma, cultural beliefs surrounding mental well-being, and healthcare professionals lacking the necessary skills to effectively engage across diverse cultural contexts. Children and adolescents who have suffered significant war-related trauma may be handling these experiences in ways that complicate or impact their current self-image or their views of others and the surrounding world. This research aims to investigate the occurrence of mental health problems that interfere with social adaptation among young refugees who have recently resettled from Ukraine to Romania, in the municipality of Cluj-Napoca. The research data will be collected using the APS-SF tool for assessing psychopathology and problems interfering with psychosocial adjustment in adolescents aged 12-18 years and the Decision-Making Capacity Test that measures decision-making ability i.e. the ability to choose rationally between several available alternatives. The research targets 19 Ukrainian children and adolescents who are currently refugees in Cluj-Napoca, aged between 12 and 18 years old.

The present study aims to investigate the efficacy of sports therapy as an intervention to treat erectile dysfunction in middle-aged and older men. Specifically, the research explores how regular exercise, particularly aerobic sports such as tennis and aerobic boxing, influences erectile function, reduces performance anxiety and improves self-esteem. Understanding the impact of physical activity on sexual and psychological health may contribute to the development of effective complementary therapeutic strategies, offering a viable alternative to drug treatments and conventional interventions. Participants: 10 men over 50 years of age (M = 56.8) participated in the study, all diagnosed with moderate to severe erectile dysfunction. Most of the participants worked in corporate fields, such as design, computer science and finance-accounting, and did not have a history of practicing performance sports. All participants were from urban areas and were not taking medication for erectile dysfunction. Participants were assessed using standardized questionnaires to measure erectile function, anxiety level and self-esteem Erectile function was assessed using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) and anxiety was measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). These instruments were applied before and after the sports therapy intervention to analyze the impact of exercise on participants' erectile dysfunction and emotional state. Data analysis showed significant relationships between sports therapy, erectile function and anxiety levels. Participants who completed the exercise program experienced a significant improvement in erectile function, as measured by the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), and a reduction in performance anxiety, as assessed by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). There was also an increase in self-esteem and overall satisfaction with sex life. Comparative pre- and post-intervention analysis showed that exercise had a positive impact on participants' sexual and emotional health, confirming the hypothesis that sports therapy may be an effective intervention for treating erectile dysfunction. Results confirm the initial hypothesis, demonstrating that sports therapy has a positive impact on erectile function, reducing performance anxiety and improving self-esteem. Regular exercise, particularly aerobic sports such as tennis and aerobic boxing, has been shown to be effective in improving erectile dysfunction in middle-aged and older men. Sports therapy can thus be considered a viable and complementary alternative to traditional treatments, helping to optimize sexual health and emotional well-being. Keywords: erectile dysfunction, sports therapy, performance anxiety, sexual health, exercise, self-esteem, middle-aged men.

This study examined the relationship between retrospective childhood emotional abuse (CEA) and adult depressive symptoms by investigating the mediating role of cognitive rumination and the moderating role of psychological resilience within a Transylvanian-Hungarian sample. A cross-sectional sample of Hungarian-speaking adults (N = 223, M_age = 24.9 years) completed an online battery of validated self-report measures assessing childhood emotional abuse, depressive symptoms, rumination, and resilience. Mediation and moderation analyses were conducted using a bootstrapping procedure with 5,000 resamples. The findings supported a partial mediation model, indicating that rumination represented a substantial indirect pathway linking childhood emotional abuse to depressive symptoms. Specifically, the indirect effect accounted for approximately 74.7% of the total effect. Furthermore, resilience significantly moderated the relationship between childhood emotional abuse and depressive symptoms (b = -0.04, p < .001), suggesting that the association between early emotional abuse and adult depressive symptomatology was weaker among individuals reporting higher levels of psychological resilience. These findings are consistent with cognitive vulnerability models of depression and suggest that repetitive negative thinking and resilience processes may play important roles in understanding individual differences in psychological adjustment following childhood emotional abuse. Although the cross-sectional design precludes causal inferences, the results provide additional evidence from an understudied cultural context and may have implications for interventions aimed at reducing maladaptive rumination and strengthening resilience among individuals exposed to early emotional adversity.