Comorbidity of personality disorders and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults
ConclusionsIn spite of using a questionnaire to evaluate PD, some differences can be observed between specific ADHD types and PD. More studies are needed to investigate dimensional personality traits in order to improve the diagnosis and therapeutics goals.ResumenIntroducciónSe ha observado una alta comorbilidad entre el trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH) y categorías diagnósticas de trastornos de personalidad (tp). Los rasgos dimensionales del TDAH y de tp asociados están siendo investigados para descubrir si hay una diferenciación entre ambos trastornos o no.MetodologíaSetenta y ocho pacien...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental - July 5, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Comorbidity of personality disorders and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults
Conclusions In spite of using a questionnaire to evaluate PD, some differences can be observed between specific ADHD types and PD. More studies are needed to investigate dimensional personality traits in order to improve the diagnosis and therapeutics goals. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental - June 29, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Temporary stages and motivational variables: Two complementary perspectives in the help-seeking process for mental disorders
Conclusions The results support the importance of considering the different motivational variables involved in the several stages of the help-seeking process. The interview designed to that end has shown its usefulness in this endeavour. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental - June 29, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Translation and validation of the Spanish version of the Health of the Nation Outcome Scales for People with Learning Disabilities (HoNOS-LD)
Conclusions The Spanish version of the HoNOS-LD is a brief, valid and reliable instrument, which will enable a routine assessment of functioning for different uses, including diagnosis and intervention. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental - June 29, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Oxidative stress biomarkers and clinical dimensions in first 10 years of schizophrenia
Conclusions In conclusion, compensatory antioxidant mechanisms might be increased in stable patients with schizophrenia at early stages. Furthermore, there may be an inverse relationship between oxidative stress and negative dimension. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental - June 22, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Spanish validation of the Negative Symptom Assessment-16 (NSA-16) in patients with schizophrenia
Conclusions The Sp-NSA-16 is reliable and valid for measuring negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia. This provides Spanish clinicians with a new tool for clinical practice and research. However, it is necessary to provide further information about its inter-rater reliability. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental - June 22, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Doppelg änger research? Considerations on self-citations
Publication date: Available online 19 June 2018 Source:Revista de Psiquiatría y Salud Mental (English Edition) Author(s): Anthony Copez-Lonzoy, Angel Paz-Jesús (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental - June 20, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Deprescription of benzodiazepines and Z drugs: A shared responsibility
Publication date: Available online 19 June 2018 Source:Revista de Psiquiatría y Salud Mental (English Edition) Author(s): Omar Walid Muquebil Ali Al Shaban Rodríguez, Celia Rodríguez Turiel, Sergio Ocio León, Mario Javier Hernández González, Manuel Gómez Simón, María Aida Fernández Menéndez (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental - June 20, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

The process of preparing the chapter on mental and behavioural disorders of the ICD 11
Publication date: Available online 19 June 2018 Source:Revista de Psiquiatría y Salud Mental (English Edition) Author(s): José Luis Ayuso Mateos (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental - June 20, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Psychometric study of the Required Care Levels for People with Severe Mental Disorder Assessment Scale (ENAR-TMG)
Conclusions The satisfactory psychometric behaviour of the ENAR-TMG makes the scale a promising tool to assess global functioning in people with a severe mental disorder. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental - June 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Further evidence for major repeaters as a subgroup of suicide attempters
Publication date: January–March 2018 Source:Revista de Psiquiatría y Salud Mental (English Edition), Volume 11, Issue 1 Author(s): Maria Irigoyen-Otiñano, Margarita Puigdevall-Ruestes, Nuria Prades-Salvador, Sara Salort-Seguí, Lidia Gayubo, Jose de Leon, Hilario Blasco-Fontecilla (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental - April 14, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Vortioxetine: A new alternative for the treatment of major depressive disorder
Publication date: January–March 2018 Source:Revista de Psiquiatría y Salud Mental (English Edition), Volume 11, Issue 1 Author(s): Estela Salagre, Iria Grande, Brisa Solé, Jose Sanchez-Moreno, Eduard Vieta Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious psychiatric condition. Its treatment remains a challenge nowadays. Vortioxetine is a novel antidepressant with a unique profile, as it acts as a multimodal serotoninergic agent. Its efficacy in MDD has been established in many short- and long-term studies, with 7 positive, 4 negative and 1 failed randomized controlled trials. Moreover, its ability to modulate a wide...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental - April 14, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Stimulus characteristics in electroconvulsive therapy. A pragmatic review
Publication date: January–March 2018 Source:Revista de Psiquiatría y Salud Mental (English Edition), Volume 11, Issue 1 Author(s): Francisco Javier Sanz-Fuentenebro The process of normalization electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) requires, among other actions, disseminating the latest information on this technique. One of the most complex aspects is the electrical stimulus, whose knowledge should be spread and put into practice. In this paper, we review the available information about frequency and number of ECT sessions, and efficacy of each electrode placement. We also present two approaches to determine the ECT charge...
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental - April 14, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Substance abuse and gender differences in first episode psychosis: Impact on hospital readmissions
Conclusions There are gender differences in FEP. Men have an earlier onset of symptoms and have worse functional outcomes. Drug abuse in men is higher and represents a major cause of hospital readmission. Therapeutic interventions to prevent the effects of drug abuse are necessary from the early stages of the illness. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental - April 14, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

Cardiovascular and metabolic monitoring of children and adolescents on antipsychotic treatment: A cross-sectional descriptive study
Conclusions This study shows that the recording of cardiovascular parameters and metabolic studies needs to be improved in children and adolescents on treatment with antipsychotics. (Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental)
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental - April 14, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research