Post-surgical depressive symptoms and long-term survival in non-metastatic breast cancer patients at 11-year follow-up
Mild to moderate depressive symptoms are common during treatment for non-metastatic breast cancer. The goal of this secondary analysis was to determine if depressive symptoms predict clinical outcomes at long-term follow-up. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - October 21, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Michael H. Antoni, Jamie M. Jacobs, Laura C. Bouchard, Suzanne C. Lechner, Devika R. Jutagir, Lisa M. Gudenkauf, Bonnie B. Blomberg, Stefan Gl ück, Charles S. Carver Source Type: research
A collaborative care team to integrate behavioral health care and treatment of poorly-controlled type 2 diabetes in an urban safety net primary care clinic
Demonstrate the feasibility of implementing a collaborative care program for poorly-controlled type 2 diabetes and complex behavioral health disorders in an urban academically-affiliated safety net primary care clinic. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - October 20, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Lydia A. Chwastiak, Sara L. Jackson, Joan Russo, Pamela DeKeyser, Meghan Kiefer, Brittany Belyeu, Kathleen Mertens, Lisa Chew, Elizabeth Lin Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
A staggered edge: End-of-life care in patients with severe mental illness
Approximately 6% of the population suffers from severe persistent mental illness (SPMI): mental illness that is chronic or recurrent, requires ongoing intensive psychiatric treatment, and significantly impairs functioning [1]. SPMI is associated with premature mortality across all age groups [1,2]. Despite common misassumptions that most individuals with SPMI die prematurely from violence and suicide, the majority of excess mortality is due to chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and dementia [3,4]. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - October 19, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Daniel Shalev, Katherine Brewster, Melissa R. Arbuckle, Jon A. Levenson Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Health care utilization in outpatients with somatoform disorders: Descriptives, interdiagnostic differences, and potential mediating factors
Somatoform disorders are characterized by increased health care utilization producing high health costs. The aim of this study was to assess facets of and interdiagnostic differences in health care use in somatoform disorders and to examine health anxiety, symptom-related disability, depression, and phobic anxiety as potential mediating factors of the relationship between somatization and health care use. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - October 14, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Frauke Dorothee Weiss, Winfried Rief, Maria Kleinst äuber Source Type: research
Efficacy of transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment resistant depression among active duty service members
Depression is not uncommon among military personnel with an estimated prevalence of one in eight deployed service members meeting the diagnostic criteria [1]. Previously published studies also suggest that active duty service members may prefer complementary and alternative approaches over standard pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, particularly when those interventions have produced less than optimum results [2 –6]. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - October 12, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: R. Gregory Lande, Jack Pierce Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Examining the relationship between physical illness and depression: Is there a difference between inflammatory and non inflammatory diseases? A cohort study
There is evidence that inflammation may play a role in the association between physical illness and depression. Our aim was to compare the impact of chronic medical conditions on incidence of depression and to examine if risk of depression varies in terms of the presence and degree of inflammation. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - October 9, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Constanza Caneo Robles, Louise Marston, Juan Ángel Bellón, Michael King Source Type: research
The epidemiology of back pain and its relationship with depression, psychosis, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and stress sensitivity: Data from 43 low- and middle-income countries
Back pain (BP) is a leading cause of global disability. However, population-based studies investigating its impact on mental health outcomes are lacking, particularly among low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Thus, the primary aims of this study were to: (1) determine the epidemiology of BP in 43 LMICs; (2) explore the relationship between BP and mental health (depression spectrum, psychosis spectrum, anxiety, sleep disturbances and stress). (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 29, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Brendon Stubbs, Ai Koyanagi, Trevor Thompson, Nicola Veronese, Andre F. Carvalho, Marco Solomi, James Mugisha, Patricia Schofield, Theodore Cosco, Nicky Wilson, Davy Vancampfort Source Type: research
Suicidal ideation at 1-year post-stroke: A nationwide survey in China
Few studies on suicidal ideation have been conducted in post-stroke patients in China. This national study examined suicidal ideation at 1-year post-stroke and explored its demographic and clinical correlates. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 28, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Yang Yang, Yu-Zhi Shi, Ning Zhang, Shuo Wang, Gabor S. Ungvari, Chee H. Ng, Yi-Long Wang, Xing-Quan Zhao, Yong-Jun Wang, Chun-Xue Wang, Yu-Tao Xiang Source Type: research
Estimating 10-year cardiovascular disease risk in Asian patients with schizophrenia
This study aims to describe the cardiovascular risk profile of Asian patients with schizophrenia. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 20, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Gurpreet Rekhi, Toe Toe Khyne, Jimmy Lee Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
TEMPORARY REMOVAL: “I would never want to have a mental health diagnosis on my record”: A survey of female physicians on mental health diagnosis, treatment, and reporting
The publisher regrets that this article has been temporarily removed. A replacement will appear as soon as possible in which the reason for the removal of the article will be specified, or the article will be reinstated. The full Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal can be found at: http://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 14, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Katherine J. Gold, Louise B. Andrew, Edward B. Goldman, Thomas L. Schwenk Source Type: research
“I would never want to have a mental health diagnosis on my record”: A survey of female physicians on mental health diagnosis, treatment, and reporting
Physicians have high rates of suicide and depression. Most state medical boards require disclosure of mental health problems on physician licensing applications, which has been theorized to increase stigma about mental health and prevent help-seeking among physicians. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 14, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Katherine J. Gold, Louise B. Andrew, Edward B. Goldman, Thomas L. Schwenk Source Type: research
Male Genital Self-Mutilation: A Systematic Review of Psychiatric Disorders and Psychosocial Factors
To identify psychiatric diagnoses and psychosocial factors associated with intentional male genital self-mutilation (GSM) of specific injury subtypes. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 13, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Thomas A. Veeder, Raphael J. Leo Source Type: research
Beyond Integrated Care Competencies: The Imperative for Adaptive Expertise
A large number of patients with comorbid physical and mental illness face increasing issues with access, cost and quality of care. With the growing recognition of these issues, health care systems in North America are embracing the development of integrated (collaborative) care (IC) models aimed at improving care for these patients [1]. A growing body of data and systematic reviews support the implementation of these models by showing their impact on both physical and mental health outcomes, including improved satisfaction and quality of life [2]. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 10, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sanjeev Sockalingam, Benoit H. Mulsant, Maria Mylopoulos Source Type: research
Three-year mortality in relation to early hospitalization and number of outpatient clinic visits in people with newly-diagnosed bipolar disorder
Whether the early treatment pattern in people with bipolar disorder (BD) could influence later mortality remains to be determined. We aimed to explore the potential effects of early hospitalization and number of outpatient clinic visits on the three-year mortality in patients with newly-diagnosed BD. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 8, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Yi-Ju Pan, Ling-Ling Yeh, Yu-Chun Chen, Hung-Yu Chan Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research
Predictors of treatment utilization and unmet treatment need among individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder from a national sample
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a chronic psychiatric condition associated with significant disability that often remains untreated. Sociodemographic and family-level factors may serve as predictors of unmet treatment need, identifying groups that would most benefit from policies aimed at increasing access to the mental healthcare system. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - September 8, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Carrie J. Nobles, Sarah E. Valentine, Monica W. Gerber, Derri L. Shtasel, Luana Marques Source Type: research
