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
Birth in Brazil II: a postpartum maternal, paternal and child health research protocol
This article presents a research protocol for estimating the prevalence of postpartum mental health outcomes in mothers and fathers, abuse and satisfaction in delivery/abortion care, and the correlations between them and socioeconomic, obstetric, and child health factors. As a 2-component research, it consists of a prospective cohort study with all postpartum women interviewed in the 465 maternity hospitals included at the Birth in Brazil II baseline survey conducted from 2021 to 2023, and a cross-sectional study with the newborns' fathers/partners. Interviews will be conducted via telephone or self-completion link sent by...
Source: Cadernos de Saude Publica - May 2, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mariza Miranda Theme Filha M árcia Leonardi Baldisserotto Tatiana Henriques Leite Marilia Arndt Mesenburg Ana Claudia Santos Amaral Fraga Maria Pappaterra Bastos Rosa Maria Soares Madeira Domingues Silvana Granado Nogueira da Gama S ônia Azevedo Bittenc Source Type: research
Overview of long COVID in Brazil: a preliminary analysis of a survey to think about health policies
Cad Saude Publica. 2024 Apr 29;40(4):e00094623. doi: 10.1590/0102-311XPT094623. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTCharacterized by symptoms that remain or appear for the first time within three months of SARS-CoV-2 infection, long COVID can manifest itself in different ways, including in non-hospitalized or asymptomatic cases. Thus, this study offers an overview of long COVID in Brazil, especially of its diagnosis, symptoms, and challenges for new health management. Data from a study that investigated long COVID in people affected by COVID-19 were used. These original data stem from a survey with adult Brazilians (aged 18 years or ...
Source: Cadernos de Saude Publica - May 2, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Karina Barros Calife Batista Michelle Vieira Fernandez Lorena Guadalupe Barberia Erica Tatiane da Silva Vaneide Daciane Pedi B árbara Maia Lima Madeira Pontes Gui Araujo Rafael da Silveira Moreira Marcos Pedrosa Mariana Pastorello Verotti Claudio Maierov 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
Association Between Objective Social Isolation and Unmet Medical Needs: A Nationwide Cross-sectional Study in South Korea
CONCLUSIONS: This study found that individuals with SI experienced UMN due to fear and anxiety about interpersonal relationships. Therefore, based on the results of this cross-sectional study, it is necessary to investigate the causal relationship between SI and UMN through future longitudinal data.PMID:38697912 | DOI:10.3961/jpmph.23.516 (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - May 2, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jeong Min Yang Seul Ki Lee Jae Hyun Kim Source Type: research
Virtually delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (CBT-AR): a case study in an adult with elevated autistic traits
Eat Disord. 2024 May 2:1-21. doi: 10.1080/10640266.2024.2346372. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTCognitive Behavioural Therapy for Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (CBT-AR; ARIFD) is a psychological treatment that targets many of the core symptoms of ARFID. Although a growing literature supports the efficacy of behavioural interventions for paediatric feeding and eating disorders, including ARFID, the applicability of these methods to adults remains undetermined. Telehealth delivery of CBT-AR in adults with autism has yet to be tested. With this study, we conduct a preliminary evaluation of CBT-AR delivered virt...
Source: Eating Disorders - May 2, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Tom Price Theoni Apostolopoulou Kezia Jones Source Type: research
