Psychological well-being and health perception: predictors for past, present and future
Abstract Background Increasing evidence supports an association between psychological well-being and overall health, however, much remains to be understood about this association. The current study addresses this issue by presenting a new perspective focusing on health perceptions. Additionally, it examines the impact of each of six dimensions of psychological well-being on health perception. Methods Data for this study were collected from a sample of 1,155 Portuguese adults in various settings. Findings reveal that psychological well-being dimensions' impact differently on prior, current, and health outlookperceptions....
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - July 30, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Organic etiology of delusional parasitosis in the Hispanic population: a case report
This study aims to assess the prevalence, perceived peers ’ social norms and other predictors of alcohol use in a sample of Turkish university students. Methods This study is established upon the baseline Turkish data on alcohol use of the project Social Norms Intervention for the prevention of Polydrug usE (SNIPE). The data was obtained by a self-reported, online questionnaire from 858 students of Marmara University who were registered to the study web page. Results Alcohol use and drunkenness rates were 62.6%, and 40.9%, respectively. Twenty point two percent of students reported drinking alcohol at least once a w...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - June 6, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Hoarding disorder in a first psychotic episode: a case report
This study aims to assess the prevalence, perceived peers ’ social norms and other predictors of alcohol use in a sample of Turkish university students. Methods This study is established upon the baseline Turkish data on alcohol use of the project Social Norms Intervention for the prevention of Polydrug usE (SNIPE). The data was obtained by a self-reported, online questionnaire from 858 students of Marmara University who were registered to the study web page. Results Alcohol use and drunkenness rates were 62.6%, and 40.9%, respectively. Twenty point two percent of students reported drinking alcohol at least once a w...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - June 6, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Social norms regarding alcohol use and associated factors among university students in Turkey
This study aims to assess the prevalence, perceived peers ’ social norms and other predictors of alcohol use in a sample of Turkish university students. Methods This study is established upon the baseline Turkish data on alcohol use of the project Social Norms Intervention for the prevention of Polydrug usE (SNIPE). The data was obtained by a self-reported, online questionnaire from 858 students of Marmara University who were registered to the study web page. Results Alcohol use and drunkenness rates were 62.6%, and 40.9%, respectively. Twenty point two percent of students reported drinking alcohol at least once a w...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - June 6, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Associations of parental bonding and adolescent internet addiction symptoms with depression and anxiety in parents of adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Discussion Parental bonding and adolescents ’ Internet addiction are related to depression and anxiety in parents of adolescents with ADHD. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - June 6, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Sex-differential effects of olanzapine vs. aripiprazole on glucose and lipid metabolism in first-episode schizophrenia
Discussion Our findings fill the gap in knowledge and provide a sex-specific guidance to psychiatrist better tailoring treatment to individual sex-differential characteristics and a key clue to understand the sex-differential mechanism of antipsychotics-induced metabolic dysfunction. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - June 6, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Screening of social phobia symptoms in a sample of Egyptian university students
Discussion Our study demonstrated a high rate of social phobia symptoms in university students. It also demonstrated a number of significant predictive factors associated with the domains of social phobia such as gender, BMI, scholastic year and faculty type. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - June 6, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
The complex interrelationship between dissociation and anomalous sleep experiences
Discussion Our results indicate that the MAOB gene A644G variant is not associated with ND and/or Sch susceptibility in the Turkish population. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - March 8, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Effect of monoamine oxidase B A644G variant on nicotine dependence and/or schizophrenia risk
Discussion Our results indicate that the MAOB gene A644G variant is not associated with ND and/or Sch susceptibility in the Turkish population. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - March 8, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Prevention of depression and anxiety in community-dwelling older adults: the role of physical activity
Discussion New health policies could be implemented, aiming to reduce the number of elderly people with depression and anxiety in primary care. In addition, training may be implemented for family health teams so that screening tools could be used to make an early identification of individuals with (or at risk of developing) mental disorders. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - March 8, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Mean platelet volume and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio decrease in patients with depression with antidepressant treatment
Conclusion Decreasing MPV and NLR values with the treatment of depression confirm the involvement of inflammatory processes in the pathophysiology of depression. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - March 8, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Preliminary study of the Thai-version of the Scale for the Assessment of Positive Symptoms (SAPS-Thai): content validity, known-group validity, and internal consistency reliability
Discussion SAPS-Thai provides a comprehensive measurement of positive symptoms and indicated content and known-group validity and a satisfactory level of internal consistency reliability. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - March 8, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Development of weCope, a mobile app for illness self-management in schizophrenia
Discussion weCope was developed through a comprehensive development process and may contribute to a subjective perception of the patient ’ s better well-being and health condition. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - March 8, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
A fatal case of bipolar disorder and comorbid hepatitis C
This study aims to review empirical evidence about psychotherapy delivery available for these patients. We present a systematic review of clinical trials investigating the outcomes of psychotherapeutic interventions in adults with a primary diagnosis of mixed features PDs. Data were obtained from Medline/PubMed, Embase and PsycINFO. Seven studies met inclusion criteria; in one of them the whole sample was of this diagnostic group; two studies analysed psychotherapeutic intervention outcomes in this population, among other types of PDs, yet drawing specific conclusions on mixed features PDs patients; remaining studies addre...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - December 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
The outcomes of psychotherapy in mixed features personality disorders: a systematic review
This study aims to review empirical evidence about psychotherapy delivery available for these patients. We present a systematic review of clinical trials investigating the outcomes of psychotherapeutic interventions in adults with a primary diagnosis of mixed features PDs. Data were obtained from Medline/PubMed, Embase and PsycINFO. Seven studies met inclusion criteria; in one of them the whole sample was of this diagnostic group; two studies analysed psychotherapeutic intervention outcomes in this population, among other types of PDs, yet drawing specific conclusions on mixed features PDs patients; remaining studies addre...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - December 13, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
