Cognitive –behavioural therapy for adult attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder: a proof of concept randomised controlled trial
ConclusionsThis is the first randomised controlled trial to provide preliminary evidence of efficacy and acceptability of individual formulation‐based CBT for ADHD when added to TAU over TAU alone. This approach now needs to be tested in a larger multicentred randomised controlled trial. (Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - December 27, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: A. J. Dittner, J. Hodsoll, K. A. Rimes, A. J. Russell, T. Chalder Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Early improvement in PANSS ‐30, PANSS‐8, and PANSS‐6 scores predicts ultimate response and remission during acute treatment of schizophrenia
ConclusionPANSS‐8 and PANSS‐6 are clinically useful measures. Early improvement, regardless of whether PANSS‐30, PANSS‐8, or PANSS‐6 is used, is a statistically significant predictor of response/remission. (Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - December 27, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: C. ‐H. Lin, H.‐S. Lin, S.‐C. Lin, C.‐C. Kuo, F.‐C. Wang, Y.‐H. Huang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Are early ‐life antecedents of suicide mortality associated with psychiatric disorders and suicidal ideation in midlife?
ConclusionAssociations for younger maternal age, higher birth order and adversities with adult internalizing disorders suggest that psychiatric disorders may be on the pathway linking some early‐life factors and suicide. (Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - December 22, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: M. ‐C. Geoffroy, D. Gunnell, C. Clark, C. Power Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Gender differences in psychiatric comorbidity: a population ‐based study of 40 000 adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
ConclusionThe association between ADHD and psychiatric comorbidities differed significantly among men and women. Clinicians treating adults with ADHD should be aware of these frequent and gender‐specific comorbidities, such that early treatment can be offered. (Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - December 21, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: B. S. Solberg, A. Halm øy, A. Engeland, J. Igland, J. Haavik, K. Klungsøyr Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Gender differences in psychiatric comorbidity: a population ‐based study of 40 000 adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
ConclusionThe association between ADHD and psychiatric comorbidities differed significantly among men and women. Clinicians treating adults with ADHD should be aware of these frequent and gender‐specific comorbidities, such that early treatment can be offered. (Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - December 21, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: B. S. Solberg, A. Halm øy, A. Engeland, J. Igland, J. Haavik, K. Klungsøyr Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

High serum total cholesterol is associated with suicide mortality in Japanese women independently of menopause
(Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - December 16, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Thomas Svensson, Manami Inoue, Norie Sawada, Masaru Mimura, Shoichiro Tsugane Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Issue Information
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Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - December 16, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Life expectancy after the first suicide attempt
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica,Volume 137, Issue 4, Page 287-295, April 2018. (Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - December 14, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

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Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica,Volume 137, Issue 4, Page 287-295, April 2018. (Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - December 14, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Life expectancy after the first suicide attempt
ConclusionThe life expectancy is dramatically reduced in patients attempting suicide. With most excess deaths being due to physical health conditions, public efforts should be directed both towards improving physical health and to prevent suicide. (Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - December 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: J. Jokinen, M. Talb äck, M. Feychting, A. Ahlbom, R. Ljung Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Trauma exposure interacts with the genetic risk of bipolar disorder in alcohol misuse of US soldiers
ConclusionsThese results indicate that the genetic overlap between alcohol misuse and BD is significantly moderated by trauma exposure. This provides molecular insight into the complex mechanisms that link substance abuse, psychiatric disorders, and trauma exposure. (Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - December 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: R. Polimanti, J. Kaufman, H. Zhao, H. R. Kranzler, R. J. Ursano, R. C. Kessler, M. B. Stein, J. Gelernter Tags: Original article Source Type: research

A comparison of DSM ‐5 and ICD‐11 PTSD prevalence, comorbidity and disability: an analysis of the Ukrainian Internally Displaced Person's Mental Health Survey
ConclusionThe ICD‐11 diagnosis of PTSD appears to be particularly well suited to identifying those with clinically relevant levels of disability. (Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - December 1, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: M. Shevlin, P. Hyland, F. Valli ères, J. Bisson, N. Makhashvili, J. Javakhishvili, M. Shpiker, B. Roberts Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Psychotic (delusional) depression and suicidal attempts: a systematic review and meta ‐analysis
ConclusionDespite data inconsistency and clinical heterogeneity, this systematic review and meta‐analysis showed that patients with PMD are at a two‐fold higher risk, both during lifetime and in acute phase, of committing a suicidal attempt than patients with non‐PMD. (Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - November 27, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: R. Gournellis, K. Tournikioti, G. Touloumi, C. Thomadakis, P. G. Michalopoulou, C. Christodoulou, A. Papadopoulou, A. Douzenis Tags: Meta ‐analysis Source Type: research

Thinking fast and slow – in clinical psychiatry
(Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - November 24, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: G. Parker Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

White matter maturation during 12 months in individuals at ultra ‐high‐risk for psychosis
ConclusionAs normal brain maturation occurs in a posterior to frontal direction, our findings could suggest disturbed WM maturation in UHR individuals. (Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - November 16, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: K. Krakauer, M. Nordentoft, B. Y. Glenth øj, J. M. Raghava, D. Nordholm, L. Randers, L. B. Glenthøj, B. H. Ebdrup, E. Rostrup Tags: Original Article Source Type: research