ABSTRACTS FROM THE 1ST BALKANS CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE SYMPOSIUM

UBA domain functions in SIK2. The terrifying global increase in domestic violence (DV) was recorded during the COVID-19 virus pandemic worldwide, in Bosnia and Herzegovina too. Female victims of DV gen erally live in isolation, are controlled by violent partners, are economically dependent, and have weakened social support. This intensified even more during the pandemic due to rec ommended safety measures of the Local Crisis Center to stay home, maintain physical distance, and isolation measures, trapping victims of DV with abusers. COVID-19 prescribed measures contributed to and increased the risk of all forms of violence, including online and cyber abuse. On top of this all, already crowded local women shelters had to suspend the accommodation of new beneficiaries due to COVID-19 measures. Besides, disrupted social and justice services and an overloaded healthcare system struggling to respond to the health crises left victims and those at risk of DV neglected and forced them to remain with their abusers. The study aims to explore the link between COVID-19 measures and DV by analyzing who, how, and why failed and neglected victims or those at risk during COVID-19 virus outbreak. I use pub-lications by the local health entities (e.g., Federal Ministry of Health, Health Crises Center), orders and press releases, and official data on the number of DV cases reported during COVID-19 to analyze the association between the two. Generally, almost one in every two women in B&H experi-ences violence and only under 5% of them report it. Compared to March, in April 2020, during the total lockdown in B&H, the calls to the local SOS hotlines tripled, indicating the increase of DV during the COVID-19 outbreak. With no social support and limited contact women and children at risk of domestic violence have a hard time being locked in a place that is supposed to be safe but not so for victims of DV during COVID-19 restrictive measures. Local authorities in charge of COVID-19 measures should consider and offer adequate solutions to victims and those at risk of DV in a form of in-stitutional and other forms of support, ensure victims are able and encouraged to seek protection even during curfews. The coronavirus health emergency is no excuse for not acting and helping women and children. It is extremely important to pro-vide information relevant to preventing and tackling the violence against women and children, such as online and in-per-son services, and providing alternative and additional shelters for the victims during COVID-19 measures. The goal of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Scale–Adolescent Form (ISMI-AF). A total of 145 adolescents (12–18 years of age) who were diagnosed with at least 1 mental disorder according to DSM-5-TR participated in the study. Data were collected at a mental health hospital between October 2017 and 2019 using a sociodemographic information form, the ISMI-AF, and Beliefs towards Mental Illness Scale (BMI). Reliability (Cronbach’s alpha, Split–Half, Spearman–Brown, Ho-telling T2 Test) and validity analyses of the ISMI-AF were performed. SPSS 26.0 and LISREL 8.80 software were used for statistical analyses. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the total score was 0.88, Split–Half score was 0.84, and the Spearman–Brown factor score was 0.85. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the scale confirmed the 5-factor structure in adoles -cents, but factor loadings and reliability coefficients were low in the “stigma resistance” subscale. There was a positive and weak correlation between ISMI-AF and BMI (r=0.37, p=0.00). The ISMI-AF is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used in adolescents. This scale can help psychiatric nurses who work in this field identify and address inter nalized stigma, which is one of the key factors affecting adherence to treatment, especially in adolescents. multidimensional test (CTA). Prospective memory (PM) related to to carry out CTA, Information Form, The Prospective and Retro spective Memory Questionnaire (PRMQ), Cognitive Test Anxiety Scale-Revised (CTAR) Independent samples t-test analyses demonstrated that females score higher in PM, RM, and CTA scores compared to males. High CTA group scored significantly higher than low CTA (p < .001) and moderate CTA (p < .05) groups in PM failures. Additionally, high CTA group had signifi cantly scored higher in RM failures compared to low CTA group (p < .001). Regression analyses showed that CTA predicted both PM and RM failures. Findings of this study may contribute to the treatment of test anxiety. Importance of PM and RM failures may guide future studies considering these two aspects as the cor-relates of cognitive test anxiety. People experience both pleasant and unpleasant emotions when their minds wander. Many studies have found a link between mind wandering and anxiety. However, we still do not know what additional factors contribute to mind wandering and we are far away to understand the role of our cognitive and emotion regulation strategies on the out-comes of mind wandering. In this study, we aimed to understand the effects of anxiety and cognitive emotion regu lation strategies on predicting voluntary-involuntary mind wandering among Turkish college students. Three hundred fifty college students completed an online survey which includes Beck Anxiety İnventory (BEI), Cog nitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ)-short version, Deliberate Mind Wandering (MWDQ) and Spontaneous Mind Wandering Questionnaire (MWSQ). Correlation analysis revealed that participants’ anxiety level was positively correlated with spontaneous mind wandering total score (MWS-T), yet it wasn’t correlated with deliberate mind wandering total score (MWD-T). When CERQ subtitles were examined; CERQ-SB (self-blame), CERQ-R (rumination), CERQ-C (catastrophizing), and CERQ-BO (blaming others) were positively correlated with the MWS-T. However, CERQ-PR (positive refocus-ing) and CERQ-ROP (refocus on planning) were negative-ly correlated with the MWS-T. Likewise, CERQ-A (ac-ceptance), CERQ-PR (positive refocusing), CERQ-ROP (refocus on planning), and CERQ-PRA (positive reapprais-al) were positively correlated with the MWD-T. Hierarchi-cal regression analysis revealed that occupation of partic-ipants significantly predicted deliberate mind wandering total score (MWD-T). Also, the study indicated that anxiety independently predicted spontaneous mind wandering total score (MWS-T). In addition, results showed that self-blame (CERQ-SB) which belongs to category of maladaptive CERS significantly predicted spontaneous mind wan dering total score while catastrophizing (CERQ-C) which is another subcategory of maladaptive CERS significantly predicted spontaneous mind wandering total score. These findings were thoroughly discussed in the study’s follow ing sections. Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder present with in attention, hyperactivity/impulsivity with additional symp-toms during adulthood: emotional dysregulation, excessive mind-wandering, and executive dysfunction. While there is a definite male dominance in rates of ADHD in children, sex variations in rates are relatively minor or nonexistent in adult populations. Because of the higher incidence of ADHD in males, available data frequently focuses on pri-marily male samples. Nonetheless, data support that the large disparity in the ratio of males to females with diagnosed ADHD may be attributable to a lack of awareness and/or referral bias of females. The speaker aims to give a better understanding to enhance practitioners’ detection and referral of females with ADHD. This talk will focus on offering practical guidance on the detection, evaluation, and interventions for females with ADHD throughout their lives. Previous research has suggested that the dark triad persona lity traits, insomnia, and perfectionism are associated with various adverse outcomes. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between perfectionism, insomnia, dark triad personality traits, and sociodemographic variab -les, including age, gender, income level, marital status, and educational level. A total of 312 adults participated in the study. A sociodemographic data form, Frost Multidimensi onal Perfectionism Scale (FMPS), Sleep Condition Indica tor (SCI), and The Short Dark Triad questionnaire (SD3) were administered. The results indicated positive relationships between in somnia and perfectionism, perfectionism and Machia -vellianism, and insomnia and psychopathy. Regarding sociodemographic variables, negative associations were observed between age and Machiavellianism, income level and insomnia, and income level and psychopathy. On the other hand, income level and educational level were both positively associated with narcissism. Gender differences have revealed that females scored higher on perfectionism, whereas males scored higher on psychopathy. The research on the associations between perfectionism, insomnia, and dark triad personality traits is still limited. The cross-sec tional design of this study prevents stating any robust as sumptions about the results. More research on this topic is required to clarify the associations between these variables further.