Electroconvulsive therapy in the intensive care unit for the treatment of catatonia. A case series and review of the literature
Catatonia is an underdiagnosed syndrome that may occur in severely ill patients. The malignant subtype, consisting of motor symptoms, autonomic instability and fever, is associated with high mortality rates, though exact current mortality rates are unknown. This subtype requires a fast detection and treatment with high doses of a benzodiazepine or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), preferably in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 29, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Femke M. Dessens, Judith van Paassen, David J. van Westerloo, Nic J. van der Wee, Irene M. van Vliet, Martijn S. van Noorden Source Type: research
Prevalence of probable mental disorders and help-seeking behaviors among veteran and non-veteran community college students
Millions of disadvantaged youth and returning veterans are enrolled in community colleges. Our objective was to determine the prevalence of mental disorders and help-seeking behaviors among community college students. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 28, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: John C. Fortney, Geoffrey M. Curran, Justin B. Hunt, Ann M. Cheney, Liya Lu, Marcia Valenstein, Daniel Eisenberg Source Type: research
Prevalence of Probable Mental Disorders and Help Seeking Behaviors Among Veteran and Non-veteran Community College Students
Millions of disadvantaged youth and returning veterans are enrolled in community colleges. Our objective was to determine the prevalence of mental disorders and help seeking behaviors among community college students. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 28, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: John C. Fortney, Geoffrey M. Curran, Justin B. Hunt, Ann Cheney, Liya Lu, Marcia Valenstein, Daniel Eisenberg Source Type: research
Training community-based primary care physicians in the screening and management of mental health disorders among Latino primary care patients
To evaluate a quality improvement intervention to improve the screening and management (e.g., referral to psychiatric care) of common mental disorders in small independent Latino primary care practices serving patient populations of predominantly low-income Latino immigrants. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 24, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sapana R. Patel, Magdaliz Gorritz, Mark Olfson, Michelle A. Bell, Elizabeth Jackson, J. Arturo Sánchez-Lacay, César Alfonso, Eve Leeman, Roberto Lewis-Fernández Source Type: research
Training community-based primary care physicians in the screeningand management of mental health disorders among Latino primary care patients
Toevaluate a quality improvementintervention to improve thescreening and management (e.g., referral to psychiatric care) of common mental disorders in small independent Latino primary care practices serving patient populations of predominantly low-income Latino immigrants. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 24, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sapana R. Patel, Magdaliz Gorritz, Mark Olfson, Michelle A. Bell, Elizabeth Jackson, J. Arturo Sánchez-Lacay, César Alfonso, Eve Leeman, Roberto Lewis-Fernández Source Type: research
Donepezil-associated Manic Episode with Psychotic Features: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
: Reports of manic episodes associated with the use of cholinesterase inhibitors (including donepezil) are limited. Despite the previous notion of pro-cholinergic drugs potentially inducing depression, the contemporary evidence for cholinesterase inhibitors appears to also indicate a trend for elevated mood (in patients with or without a history of depressive disorder). (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 23, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ana Hategan, James A. Bourgeois Source Type: research
Using PTSD Coach in Primary Care with and without Clinician Support: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluate the feasibility and potential effectiveness of two approaches to using the PTSD Coach mobile app in primary care: Self-Managed PTSD Coach and Clinician-Supported PTSD Coach. Gather preliminary data to investigate if clinician support improves the benefits of using PTSD Coach on PTSD severity and specialty mental healthcare utilization. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 23, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kyle Possemato, Eric Kuhn, Emily Johnson, Julia E. Hoffman Psy.D., Jason E. Owen, Nitya Kanuri B.A., Leigha De Stefano, Emily Brooks B.A. Source Type: research
Relapse of Ileus in Patients with Psychiatric Disorders: A 2-Year Chart Review
To explore risk factors for relapse of paralytic ileus in a psychiatric population. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 19, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ryosuke Kitahata, Shinichiro Nakajima, Takefumi Suzuki, Eric Plitman, Masaru Mimura, Hiroyuki Uchida Source Type: research
The association of acculturation and depressive and anxiety symptoms in immigrant chronic dialysis patients
Among immigrant chronic dialysis patients depressive and anxiety symptoms are common. We aimed to examine the association of acculturation, i.e. the adaptation of immigrants to a new cultural context, and depressive and anxiety symptoms in immigrant chronic dialysis patients. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 15, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Gertrud L.G. Haverkamp, Wim L. Loosman, Tessa O. van den Beukel, Tiny Hoekstra, Friedo W. Dekker, Prataap K. Chandie Shaw, Yves F.C. Smets, Louis-Jean Vleming, Pieter M. Ter Wee, Adriaan Honig, Carl E.H. Siegert Source Type: research
Anxiety and depression in long-term testicular germ cell tumor survivors
Despite a good prognosis, the typically young age at diagnosis and physical sequelae may cause psychological distress in germ cell tumor survivors. We aimed to determine the frequency of anxiety and depression and analyze the impact of demographic and disease-related factors. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 8, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: S. Vehling, A. Mehnert, M. Hartmann, C. Oing, C. Bokemeyer, K. Oechsle Tags: Psychiatric-Medical Comorbidity Source Type: research
Short-form Mini Nutritional Assessment as a Useful Method of Predicting the Development of Postoperative Delirium in Elderly Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery
Postoperative delirium (POD) is a major cause for concern among elderly patients undergoing surgery, often resulting in poor outcome. It is therefore important to predict and prevent POD. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Mini Nutritional Assessment Short-Form (MNA-SF) as a predictor of POD after orthopedic surgery. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 1, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Che-Sheng Chu, Chih-Kuang Liang, Ming-Yueh Chou, Yu-Te Lin, Chien-Jen Hsu, Po-Han Chou, Chin-Liang Chu Source Type: research
Treatment of Veterans with Mental Health Symptoms in VA Primary Care prior to Suicide
We describe VA primary care received by veterans with mental health symptoms in the year prior to suicide to identify opportunities to improve care. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 1, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Lauren M. Denneson, Holly B. Williams, Mark S. Kaplan, Bentson H. McFarland, Steven K. Dobscha Source Type: research
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Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - August 30, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
National Trends in Hospital-Treated Self-Harm Events among Middle-Aged Adults
To assess national trends in hospital-treated self-harm events focusing on adults aged 45 to 64 years. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - August 21, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mark Olfson, Shuai Wang, Carlos Blanco Source Type: research
Predictors of inpatient psychiatric admission in patients presenting to the emergency department: the role of dimensional assessment
To identify which patient factors predict psychiatric hospitalization in patients presenting to the emergency department, and to examine the role of the dimensional approach to psychopathology in predicting hospitalization. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - August 21, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Federico Dazzi, Angelo Picardi, Luigi Orso, Massimo Biondi Source Type: research
