No Sexual Health Without Mental Health: The Role of Nervous System Regulation in Intimacy

Authors

  • Mahamoud Baydoun PhD Student in Human Sexuality, Sex Therapy Track, Widener University, USA. Sex Therapy Clinical Intern, Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness, USA. Coordinator/Professor. POSH (Pós-Graduação em Sexualidade Humana)- Anghanguera Educacional, Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52053/jpap.v6i3.431

Keywords:

Intimacy, Mental Health, Nervous System Regulation, Psychological Health, Sexual Health

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Published

2025-09-30

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Baydoun, M. (2025). No Sexual Health Without Mental Health: The Role of Nervous System Regulation in Intimacy. Journal of Professional & Applied Psychology, 6(3), 210–212. https://doi.org/10.52053/jpap.v6i3.431

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Vol. 6 No. 3 (2025): Journal of Professional & Applied Psychology

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