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Data transparency in clinical trials: Implications of Restoring Study 329
(Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jureidini, J. Tags: Commentaries Source Type: research

The RANZCP guidelines: Managing mood disorders in the real world
(Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ayub Dargel, A., Masson, M., Henry, C. Tags: Commentaries Source Type: research

The trajectory of cognitive functioning following first episode mania: A 12-month follow-up study
Conclusion: Our findings revealed cognitive change in processing speed, immediate memory and one measure of executive functioning over a 12-month period in first episode of mania participants relative to healthy controls. There was no evidence of change over time for all other cognitive domains. Further studies focussed on the at-risk period, subgroup analysis, and the effects of medication on the cognitive trajectory following first episode of mania are needed. (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Daglas, R., Allott, K., Yücel, M., Pantelis, C., Macneil, C. A., Berk, M., Cotton, S. M. Tags: Research Source Type: research

Average duration of treatment with antidepressants among concession card holders in Australia
Conclusion: While recommendations have underlined the importance of giving antidepressants for a sufficient period of time, the results from this study show that it is as important to remind general practitioners to review patients on antidepressant treatment regularly, and try to cease drug treatment when timely. (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kjosavik, S. R., Gillam, M. H., Roughead, E. E. Tags: Research Source Type: research

Mental disorders and distress: Associations with demographics, remoteness and socioeconomic deprivation of area of residence across Australia
Conclusion: These results suggest that disparities in mental health status in Australia based on socioeconomic characteristics of area are substantial and persisting. Whether considering 1-year mental disorders or 30-day psychological distress, these occur more commonly in areas with socioeconomic disadvantage. The association is stronger for Kessler10 scores suggesting that Kessler10 scores behaved more like a complex composite indicator of the presence of mental and subthreshold disorders, inadequate treatment and other responses to stressors linked to socioeconomic disadvantage. To reduce the observed disparities, what ...
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Enticott, J. C., Meadows, G. N., Shawyer, F., Inder, B., Patten, S. Tags: Research Source Type: research

Attachment style and interpersonal trauma in refugees
Conclusions: Exposure to interpersonal traumatic events, including torture, is associated with enduring avoidant attachment tendencies in refugees. This finding accords with attachment theories that prior adverse interpersonal experiences can undermine secure attachment systems, and may promote avoidance of attachment seeking. This finding may point to an important process maintaining poor psychological health in refugees affected by interpersonal trauma. (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Morina, N., Schnyder, U., Schick, M., Nickerson, A., Bryant, R. A. Tags: Research Source Type: research

How many children in Australia are at risk of adult mental illness?
Conclusions: We find that modifiable risk factors for adult mental illness occur at the earliest stage in the life course and at greater prevalence than is commonly recognised. Considerable capacity will be required in child and adolescent mental health services and complementary family support programmes if risk factors for adult mental illness that are already apparent in infancy and childhood are to be addressed. (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Guy, S., Furber, G., Leach, M., Segal, L. Tags: Research Source Type: research

Missed diagnosis: The emerging crisis of borderline personality disorder in older people
Conclusion: Diagnostic instruments for borderline personality disorder in the elderly need to be developed. In the interim, suggestions are offered concerning patient symptoms and behaviours that could trigger psychiatric assessment and advice concerning management. A screening tool is proposed to assist in the timely diagnosis of borderline personality disorder in older people. Timely identification of these patients is needed so that they can receive the skilled help, understanding and treatment needed to alleviate suffering in the twilight of their lives. (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Beatson, J., Broadbear, J. H., Sivakumaran, H., George, K., Kotler, E., Moss, F., Rao, S. Tags: Review Source Type: research

The treatment of schizophrenia: Can we raise the standard of care?
Conclusion: There is an urgent need to re-engineer the early management of schizophrenia and to routinely evaluate this type of innovation within practice-based research networks. A proposal for an assertive treatment algorithm is included. (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Catts, S. V., OToole, B. I. Tags: Key Review Source Type: research

Vego, no milk please, Im allergic ...; a table outlining the (in)appropriateness of common psychiatric medications for special dietary populations
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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Begg, H. E., Murphy, M. J. Tags: Debates Source Type: research

Clinical guidelines for mood disorders: The roads travelled, the road ahead
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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: McLaren, R., Cipriani, A. Tags: Debates Source Type: research

A year of guidelines: What have we learnt?
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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - November 27, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Porter, R. J. Tags: ANZJP This Month Source Type: research

An erudite encounter with: Scott Henderson, AO
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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - October 30, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: ANZJP Editorial Office Tags: Reflections Source Type: research

Dexamphetamine and the faltering war against depression and suicide
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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - October 30, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Horgan, D. Tags: Letters Source Type: research

The importance of distinguishing between dependence and addiction in the context of long-term benzodiazepine use
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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry - October 30, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Starcevic, V. Tags: Letters Source Type: research