Alcohol consumption and episodic heavy drinking among undergraduate students from the health area of a Brazilian university
Conclusion Alcohol consumption is high among the students evaluated, although most are in the low risk profile. However, it is evident the need for educational actions to promote student health, aiming at the reduction and conscious consumption of alcoholic beverages. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - September 21, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Sociodemographic profile and psychiatric comorbidities in chemical dependent patients accompanied in therapeutic communities
Conclusion The sociodemographic vulnerability and the high prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities denote the fragility of the population of chemical dependents. The characteristic profiles for each group demonstrate the importance of an individualized treatment. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - September 21, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Validation of the Mental Illness Sexual Stigma Questionnaire (MISS-Q) in a sample of Brazilian adults in psychiatric care
Conclusions The resulting MISS-Q is the first instrument assessing mental illness sexual stigma with demonstrated psychometric properties. It may prove useful in reducing stigma, protecting sexual health, and promoting recovery.RESUMO Objetivo Avaliamos as propriedades psicom étricas de um novo instrumento “ Mental Illness Sexual Stigma Questionnaire ” (MISS-Q; Question ário de Estigma Sexual na Doença Mental). Métodos Entrevistamos 641 adultos sexualmente ativos (18 a 80 anos), frequentando clínicas psiquiátricas ambulatoriais públicas no Rio de Janeiro sobre suas experiências de estigma. Resultados Fo...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - September 21, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Predicting response to treatment and discriminating bipolar and depression symptoms using Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
Conclusion This study allows that the use of a shorter version of HAMD might be an adequate possibility, and also that depressive symptoms were similar among groups.RESUMO Objetivo O presente estudo tem por objetivo investigar a habilidade diagn óstica da HAMD 17 comparada a versões breves de 7 e 6 itens. Métodos Foram selecionados 133 participantes recrutados de um ensaio clínico (60,2% com Depressão Maior e 39,8% com Transtorno Bipolar tipo I). Resultados A versão de 17 itens da HAMD mostrou resultados similares quando comparada às versões breves. Ademais, quase todos os pacientes diagnosticados com Depre...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - September 21, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Use of androgenic anabolic steroids by patients under treatment for substance use disorder: case series
ABSTRACT The present study reports several case studies about the use of androgenic-anabolic steroids (AAS) by patients under treatment for substance use disorder (SUD). Ten subjects were interviewed, two women and eight men, ranging from 25 to 43 years old. Regarding treatment regime, eight subjects were inpatients and two, outpatients. ASSIST-WHO and MINI-SUD scales and a semi-structured interview were used as research instruments. Seven subjects reported the use of AAS within fewer than twelve months from the interview date. Mental health professionals did not previously question none of the subjects were about the use ...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - July 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
High functioning autism disorder: marital relationships and sexual offending
ABSTRACT Objective To describe the implications of social inability as a factor that can contribute to sexual abuse in the marriage relationship of people with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Case description A 30-year-old male sought medical attention complaining of being “ very nervous ” and have difficulties in family relationships. He was diagnosed with high-functioning ASD based on the DSM-5. Married for over 4 years with a woman diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder (HPD), he asked for her to accompany him in the sessions and help him describe difficulties they had during sexual int...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - July 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Parkinson’s Disease Impulsive-Compulsive Disorders Questionnaire – Current Short (QUIP-CS) – Translation and validation of content of Portuguese Version
Conclusion Our results on Portuguese version of QUIP-CS show that QUIP-CS translated and corrected version was easily understood and easily self-applied.RESUMO Objetivo O manejo da doen ça de Parkinson (DP) é usualmente alcançado com sucesso com o tratamento farmacológico apropriado. Entretanto, os pacientes com DP podem manifestar sintomas neuropsiquiátricos secundários à terapêutica, como a síndrome de descontrole dos impulsos (SDI), que se apresenta como o jogar patoló gico, a hipersexualidade, o comprar, beber ou comer compulsivos. Traduzimos e validamos a versão em português do questionário padrão-our...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - July 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Need of brief intervention for use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs among users of primary health care
Conclusion The results indicate socioeconomic characteristics as determinants of need of brief intervention for use of alcohol and tobacco. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - July 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Exposure to physical and sexual violence and suicidal ideation among schoolchildren
Conclusion We highlight the importance of future longitudinal studies to investigate the mechanisms through which exposure to physical or sexual abuse influence suicidal ideation among boys and girls, as well as mediation studies that could enlighten the role of drug and alcohol use in this relationship.RESUMO Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo foi estimar a associa ção entre exposição à violência física e sexual e ideação suicida em escolares brasileiros, controlando para variáveis relacionadas a prática religiosa e problemas com álcool e outras drogas. Métodos Este estudo consiste de um recorte transversa...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - July 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Psychiatric symptoms and sociodemographic characteristics associated with the attempted suicide of cocaine and crack users under treatment
Conclusions The findings reinforce the need for psychiatric evaluation of emotional states, comorbidities and risk of suicide at admission and during treatment for chemical dependence. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - July 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Self-injury and suicide attempt among the elderly population in the city of São Paulo
Conclusion From the results of this study it was possible to characterize some specific aspects related to self-injur y and suicide attempt among elderly in the evaluated population. Therefore, developing a strategy to promote effective prevention actions and offer specialized services to most risk groups (brown races, people with lower levels of education, and males).RESUMO Objetivo Nesta perspectiva, a presente pesquisa tem como objetivo descrever os casos de autoagress ão e tentativa de suicídio entre a população idosa residente na cidade de São Paulo. Métodos Esta é uma abordagem descritiva e quantitativa b...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - July 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Suicide mortality according to methods used in Paraná State: an epidemiological analysis
Conclusion Th e survey of the specific characteristics of suicide mortality methods in the state is a necessary component for the implementation of preventive interventions to reduce suicide. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - July 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Construction and validation of the Scale for the Identification of Psychopathological Symptoms in Schoolchildren (SIPSS)
Conclusion The scale ’ s preliminary version presented satisfactory psychometric properties, suggesting it is reliable for the identification of psychopathological symptoms related to anxiety, mood, social behavior, motor attention/activity, eating patterns, and the use/abuse of psychoactive substances among children aged from six to 12 years old. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - July 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Prescription of potentially inappropriate medications in homes for the aged
Conclusions Although there are reports of the efficacy of music therapy on the decline of neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, the area still needs randomized studies aimed at the solution of important methodological problems like the lack of standardized approaches.RESUMO Objetivo Muitas interven ções psicossociais na demência estão baseadas em atividades musicais e intervenções de musicoterapia. Nosso objetivo consiste em avaliar a eficácia das intervenções de musicoterapia nos sintomas neuropsiquiátricos de pessoas com demência. Métodos Esta revisão sistemática está de aco rdo com a metodologia sug...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - May 8, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Efficacy of music therapy in the neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia: systematic review
Conclusions Although there are reports of the efficacy of music therapy on the decline of neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia, the area still needs randomized studies aimed at the solution of important methodological problems like the lack of standardized approaches.RESUMO Objetivo Muitas interven ções psicossociais na demência estão baseadas em atividades musicais e intervenções de musicoterapia. Nosso objetivo consiste em avaliar a eficácia das intervenções de musicoterapia nos sintomas neuropsiquiátricos de pessoas com demência. Métodos Esta revisão sistemática está de aco rdo com a metodologia sug...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - May 8, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
