Specific association of worry with amyloid- β but not tau in cognitively unimpaired older adults
Anxiety disorders are the most common class of psychiatric disorders across the lifespan, with a prevalence of 15% among older US adults (1). Anxiety symptoms at subsyndromal levels are even more common than anxiety disorders in late life and comprise somatic (e.g. tension), emotional (e.g., upset), cognitive (e.g. worry) and behavioral (e.g. avoidance) symptoms (2,3). Worry may be a particularly salient symptom of anxiety in late life, as excessive worry, defined by structured psychiatric evaluation, was reported by 37% of over 2,000 older adult participants in an urban, community sample (4). (Source: The American Journal...
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - May 3, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Soyoung Lee, Benjamin S. Zide, Stephan T. Palm, William J. Drew, Reisa A. Sperling, Heidi I.L. Jacobs, Shan H. Siddiqi, Nancy J. Donovan Tags: Regular Research Article Source Type: research
Effects of systemic inflammation on the network oscillation in the anterior cingulate cortex and cognitive behavior
by Ayumi Hirao, Yasushi Hojo, Gen Murakami, Rina Ito, Miki Hashizume, Takayuki Murakoshi, Naonori Uozumi
Network oscillation in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) plays a key role in attention, novelty detection and anxiety; however, its involvement in cognitive impairment caused by acute systemic inflammation is unclear. To investigate the acute effects of systemic inflammation on ACC network oscil lation and cognitive function, we analyzed cytokine level and cognitive performance as well as network oscillation in the mouse ACC Cg1 region, within 4 hours after lipopolysaccharide (LPS, 30 μg/kg) administration. While th...
Source: PLoS One - May 3, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Ayumi Hirao Source Type: research
Maternal distress during the COVID-19 outbreak: A socio-ecological perspective
ConclusionsThe findings highlight the intersection of individual, familial, and environmental factors in mothers ’ mental health during crises. (Source: PLoS One)
Source: PLoS One - May 3, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Mor Keleynikov Source Type: research
Meta-Analysis: Touch Tied to Improved Mental, Physical Health
People who received touch interventions, such as massage or gentle stroking for adults and skin-to-skin contact for infants, experienced moderate reductions in pain, depression, and anxiety, according to a meta-analysis of more than 130 studies that involved about 13 000 participants. The results suggest that “touch interventions can be systematically employed across the population to preserve and improve our health,” the researchers wrote in Nature Human Behavior. (Source: JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association)
Source: JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association - May 3, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Therapeutic Psilocybin's Adverse Effects Mostly Resolved Within 2 Days
People who received high or moderate doses of psilocybin for anxiety or depression treatment seemed to manage adverse effects of the drug well, with most issues improving within 1 to 2 days, a recent meta-analysis of 6 studies involving more than 500 participants found. The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, shed light on the short-term safety of psilocybin treatment, which complements existing research primarily focused on the drug ’s efficacy, the researchers wrote. (Source: JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association)
Source: JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association - May 3, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: the importance of social support in midlife women
CONCLUSION: Social support, but not financial stress, influenced mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic at midlife, particularly for women.PMID:38695574 | DOI:10.1080/13697137.2024.2340476 (Source: Climacteric)
Source: Climacteric - May 2, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Elizabeth S Wenzel Jacob L Van Doorn Rachel A Schroeder Beau Ances Susan Bookheimer Melissa Terpstra Roger P Woods Pauline M Maki Source Type: research
Effects of Narrative Exposure Therapy for Treating Depressive and Anxious Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
CONCLUSION: This analysis showed that NET can alleviate depression and anxiety. It may thus be used in clinical settings to alleviate patients' negative feelings and aid their overall recovery.PMID:38695040 | PMC:PMC11065527 | DOI:10.30773/pi.2023.0281 (Source: Psychiatry Investigation)
Source: Psychiatry Investigation - May 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Chen Geng Miao Zhang Lily Zhang Hai Yin Suyun Wang Source Type: research
Subjective Experience on Virtual Reality-Assisted Mental Health Promotion Program
CONCLUSION: The findings of this study suggest that the VR-assisted mental health promotion program may effectively improve the subjective depressive and stressful feelings. The use of VR programs on buses to increase of accessibility for the community could be a useful approach for promoting mental health among the population.PMID:38695045 | PMC:PMC11065531 | DOI:10.30773/pi.2023.0286 (Source: Psychiatry Investigation)
Source: Psychiatry Investigation - May 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Hyebin Ko Hyun Ju Lim Jeonghyun Park Kyungwon Kim Hwagyu Suh Byung Dae Lee Young Min Lee Eunsoo Moon Du-Ri Kim Jong-Hwan Park Myung-Jun Shin Yean-Hwa Lee Source Type: research
Validity of the Korean Version of the Brief Irritability Test in Psychiatric Patients
CONCLUSION: The results showed that the Korean version of the BITe had good psychometric properties, and might serve as a valuable tool for assessing irritability in Korean patients with psychiatric disorders.PMID:38695047 | PMC:PMC11065526 | DOI:10.30773/pi.2023.0284 (Source: Psychiatry Investigation)
Source: Psychiatry Investigation - May 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Hyerin Lee Yongchon Park Deaho Kim Joonho Choi Seon-Cheol Park Ilbin Kim Eunkyung Kim Source Type: research
The Mediating Role of Anxiety/Depression Between Auditory Verbal Hallucinations and the Level of Insight in Schizophrenia
CONCLUSION: The findings of this study provided one possible route for the positive influence of AVH experience in gaining insight. The mediating role of anxiety/depression modified by negative symptoms emerged as a valuable concept for clarifying this intricate relationship.PMID:38695048 | PMC:PMC11065532 | DOI:10.30773/pi.2023.0396 (Source: Psychiatry Investigation)
Source: Psychiatry Investigation - May 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sang Won Park Nam Young Lee Hee Yeon Jeong In Won Chung Yong Sik Kim Seong Hoon Jeong Source Type: research
Impact of Omicron-Variant SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Depression and Anxiety: A Community-Based Study in Korea
CONCLUSION: This study discerned transient effects of Omicron variant infection on depression and anxiety, particularly in younger individuals. A prospective study encompassing a larger sample size is imperative to investigate the influence of SARS-CoV-2 infection on depression and anxiety.PMID:38695049 | PMC:PMC11065529 | DOI:10.30773/pi.2023.0323 (Source: Psychiatry Investigation)
Source: Psychiatry Investigation - May 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Youngsook Kwon Jina Park Eunkyoung An Sukyoung Jung Kukju Kweon Source Type: research
Collaborative Care for Depression and Anxiety: Racial-Ethnic Differences in Treatment Engagement and Outcomes
CONCLUSIONS: This CoCM implementation appears to have been effective in treating depression and anxiety among Black and Hispanic patients. However, significant disparities in receipt of follow-up care were observed. Efforts must be made to improve the retention of patients from racial-ethnic minority groups in collaborative care.PMID:38693836 | DOI:10.1176/appi.ps.20230482 (Source: Psychiatric Services)
Source: Psychiatric Services - May 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kelly Guanhua Yang Michelle A Blackmore Benjamin L ê Cook Henry Chung Source Type: research
Identifying disparities in Mental Illness and Well-Being across Non-Risk, Risk, and Intersectional Groups during COVID-19 and the Sociodemographic's Role in Mental Health Outcomes
Braz J Psychiatry. 2024 May 2. doi: 10.47626/1516-4446-2023-3532. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTFew pandemic studies explored positive aspects of mental health and employed an intersectional perspective, which considers the concomitant action of different risk conditions. Our intersectional investigation aimed to identify possible mental illness and well-being differences between groups identified as psychologically vulnerable in the pandemic by the WHO (immigrants, minorities, and people with psychiatric diagnoses) and people without pre-existing risk factors while controlling for sociodemographic variables. A cross-secti...
Source: Revista Brasileira de Psiquiatria - May 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Cristofthe J Fernandes F élix Netos Patr ício Costa Source Type: research
Concerns about fertility, social appearance, and relationships in young adults with polycystic ovary syndrome
CONCLUSION: Young adults have common concerns about the potential negative impacts of PCOS on fertility, social appearance, and relationships. Health professionals should be aware of their counselling needs about the possible physical and psycho-social effects of PCOS and provide continuous care and support.PMID:38695338 | DOI:10.1080/02646838.2024.2348645 (Source: Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology)
Source: Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology - May 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Esra Sari İlkay Gungor Satilmis Source Type: research
Urine tenofovir testing for real-time PrEP adherence feedback: a qualitative study involving transgender women in Uganda
CONCLUSIONS: Incorporating POC urine testing into routine PrEP adherence counselling was acceptable and potentially beneficial for TGW but required attention to context. Additional research is needed to identify effective strategies for optimizing adherence monitoring and counselling for this population.PMID:38695107 | PMC:PMC11063774 | DOI:10.1002/jia2.26255 (Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society)
Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society - May 2, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Andrew Mujugira Beyonce Karungi Jackson Mugisha Agnes Nakyanzi Olivia Nampewo Faith Naddunga Brenda Kamusiime Rogers Nsubuga Kikulwe R Nyanzi Timothy R Muwonge Monique A Wyatt Norma C Ware Monica Gandhi Jessica E Haberer Source Type: research
