Evaluating Clinicians' Representations of Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoaffective Disorder (SAD) has routinely exhibited poor diagnostic accuracy and reliability. In addition to phenomenological problems with the definition of SAD, the way in which clinicians represent the symptoms of the disorder could contribute to its poor diagnostic outcomes. (Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry)
Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - January 19, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Christopher A. Webb, Jared W. Keeley Source Type: research
Physical activity ameliorates the association between sedentary behavior and cardiometabolic risk among inpatients with schizophrenia: A comparison versus controls using accelerometry
A lack of clarity exists regarding the relationship between objectively measured physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) and cardiometabolic outcomes in people with schizophrenia. We conducted a large study investigating the independent relationships of PA and SB among inpatients with schizophrenia versus healthy controls (HCs). (Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry)
Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - January 18, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Brendon Stubbs, Li-Jung Chen, Ming-Shun Chung, Po-Wen Ku Source Type: research
Physical activity ameliorates the association between sedentary behavior and cardiometabolic risk in people with Schizophrenia: A comparison versus controls using accelerometry
A lack of clarity exists regarding the relationship between objectively measured physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) and cardiometabolic outcomes in people with schizophrenia. We conducted a large study investigating the independent relationships of PA and SB among inpatients with schizophrenia versus healthy controls (HCs). (Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry)
Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - January 18, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Brendon Stubbs, Li-Jung Chen, Ming-Shun Chung, Po-Wen Ku Source Type: research
Traumatic brain injury and PTSD symptoms as a consequence of intimate partner violence
To effectively diagnose and treat women who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV), it is important to identify the full range of physical and mental health consequences, including hidden wounds such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We aimed to identify the occurrence of IPV-related TBI and associated PTSD symptoms among women veterans who experienced IPV. (Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry)
Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - January 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Katherine M. Iverson, Christina M. Dardis, Terri K. Pogoda Source Type: research
Serum levels of interleukin-33 and its soluble form receptor (sST2) are associated with cognitive performance in patients with schizophrenia
This study aimed to evaluate the involvement of IL-33, a member of the IL-1 cytokine family, in schizophrenia and its association with cognitive performance in these patients. (Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry)
Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - January 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Salvina Maria de Campos-Carli, Aline Silva Miranda, Ingrid Caroline Silva Dias, Amanda de Oliveira, Breno Fiuza Cruz, Érica Leandro Marciano Vieira, Natalia Pessoa Rocha, Izabela Guimarães Barbosa, João Vinícius Salgado, Antônio Lúcio Teixeira Source Type: research
Personality Traits and Psychotic Symptoms in Recent Onset of Psychosis Patients
The study of personality in patients with psychosis has been questioned for years because of the classic belief that personality could change or be destroyed after a psychotic episode [1, 2]. Nowadays, research supports the idea that personality traits and personality disorders in psychosis can be studied [3] and as supported by Newton-Howes [4] the DSM is sufficiently distinguishable to allow personality disorders identification in those with psychotic disorders. Furthermore, personality is stable in recent onset of psychosis (ROP) patients over time [5]. (Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry)
Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - January 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Julia Sevilla Llewellyn-Jones, Pablo Cano Dom ínguez, Antonia de Luis Matilla, Inmaculada Peñuelas Calvo, Alberto Espina Eizaguirre, Berta Moreno Kustner, Susana Ochoa Source Type: research
Gender Differences in Positive Mental Health among Individuals with Schizophrenia
According to the World Health Organization [1], health is defined as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” and mental health is defined as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively a nd fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community”. Mental health is thus more than just the absence of illness but it also encompasses the presence of positive mental health. (Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry)
Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - January 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Anitha Jeyagurunathan, Janhavi Ajit Vaingankar, Edimansyah Abdin, Rajeswari Sambasivam, Lee Seng Esmond Seow, Shirlene Pang, Louisa Picco, Chong Siow Ann, Mythily Subramaniam Source Type: research
Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD Symptoms as a Consequence of Intimate Partner Violence Among Women Veterans
To effectively diagnose and treat women who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV), it is important to identify the full range of physical and mental health consequences, including hidden wounds such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We aimed to identify the occurrence of IPV-related TBI and associated PTSD symptoms among women veterans who experienced IPV. (Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry)
Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - January 13, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Katherine M. Iverson, Christina M. Dardis, Terri K. Pogoda Source Type: research
Body image in patients with mental disorders: Characteristics, associations with diagnosis and treatment outcome
Despite the increasing recognition in clinical practice of body image problems in other than appearance related mental disorders, the question remains how aspects of body image are affected in different disorders. The aim of this study was to measure body image in patients with a variety of mental disorders and to compare scores with those in the general population in order to obtain more insight in the relative disturbance of body image in the patients group compared to healthy controls. In a further exploration associations with self-reported mental health, quality of life and empowerment were established as well as the ...
Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - January 9, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mia Scheffers, Jooske T. van Busschbach, Ruud J. Bosscher, Liza C. Aerts, Durk Wiersma, Robert A. Schoevers Source Type: research
Emotional intelligence and coping strategies as determinants of quality of life in depressed patient-caregiver dyads: an actor –partner interdependence analysis
Patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and their natural caregivers experience major lifestyle difficulties. Little is known concerning dyadic (i.e., patient and natural caregiver) characteristics' impact on quality of life. In a sample of depressed patient-caregiver dyads, we examined quality of life (QoL) levels compared with the general population and whether QoL is influenced by emotional intelligence (EI) and coping strategies using the actor –partner interdependence model (APIM). (Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry)
Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - January 7, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: L Boyer, K Baumstarck, M Alessandrini, Z Hamidou, J Testart, M Serres, P Arquilli ère, P Auquier, T Leroy, X Zendjidjan Source Type: research
Does psychological well-being change following treatment? An exploratory study on outpatients with eating disorders
Psychological well-being changes following Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy-based treatment were investigated in outpatients with Eating Disorders (ED). While it is known that CBT reduces symptomatology in EDs, less is known about how changes in positive functioning may ensue. One-hundred and eighty five ED outpatients were analyzed for pre-treatment and post-treatment changes in psychological well-being (PWB) by Last Observation Carried Forward -Wilcoxon Signed Rank tests. Significant gains in all PWB dimensions were found, with moderate effect size correlations in environmental mastery (r= −.418), personal growth (r=−.35...
Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - January 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Elena Tomba, Lucia Tecuta, Romana Schumann, Donatella Ballardini Source Type: research
Alcohol Use and Suicidality in Firefighters: Associations with Depressive Symptoms and Posttraumatic Stress
Both suicidality and alcohol use disorders are significant public health concerns among firefighters, and alcohol use is associated with increased suicide risk. In addition, firefighters endorse high rates of symptoms of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Thus, the current investigation examined associations between alcohol dependence and suicide risk among a large sample of firefighters. Specifically, this study examined the indirect effects of alcohol dependence on suicidality outcomes via both depression and posttraumatic stress, using structural equation modeling. (Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry)
Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - January 6, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Colleen E. Martin, Anka A. Vujanovic, Daniel J. Paulus, Brooke Bartlett, Matthew W. Gallagher, Jana K. Tran Source Type: research
Decreased S100B serum levels after treatment in bipolar patients in a manic phase
Previous studies have suggested that patients with bipolar disorder might have brain damage. The aim of this study was to investigate the serum levels of brain injury biomarkers and S100A10 in bipolar patients in a manic phase, and evaluate the changes in S100B, neuron specific enolase (NSE), heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) and S100A10 after treatment. (Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry)
Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - January 2, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Meng-Chang Tsai, Tiao-Lai Huang Source Type: research
The Lonely Road to Paranoia. A Path-Analytic Investigation of Loneliness and Paranoia
Loneliness and paranoia are related, but the mechanisms that link them to each other remain unclear. Systematic reviews on loneliness propose a social –cognitive model in which loneliness leads to negative evaluations of other persons and a lack of interpersonal trust. However, the data discussed in these reviews are based on healthy individuals. Building on this model, the present study investigated 1) whether negative interpersonal schemata me diate the association between loneliness and paranoia and 2) whether a low level of perceived social support and less frequent social contact are related to loneliness. (Source: ...
Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - January 2, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Fabian Lamster, Tania Lincoln, Clara Nittel, Winfried Rief, Stephanie Mehl Source Type: research
Childhood parental bonding affects adulthood trait anxiety through self-esteem
Trait anxiety is a personal characteristic and encompasses the emotional responses to pervasive fearful cognitions. People with high trait anxiety feel anxiety chronically. Trait anxiety is the stable tendency to attend to, experience, and feel fears, worries, and anxiety in many situations [1 –4]. Trait anxiety constitutes a public mental health problem. High trait anxiety is associated with not only anxiety disorders [5, 6], but also depressive disorders [7, 8]. In brain and cognitive sciences, trait anxiety links dysfunction of brain networks and subsequent impairment of multiple cog nitive functions [9–13]. (Source...
Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - December 26, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Akiyoshi Shimura, Yoshikazu Takaesu, Yukiei Nakai, Akiko Murakoshi, Yasuyuki Ono, Yasunori Matsumoto, Ichiro Kusumi, Takeshi Inoue Source Type: research
