How do we manage bipolar depression in patients with end ‐stage kidney disease?
Asia-Pacific Psychiatry, EarlyView. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - September 1, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Qin Xiang Ng,
Wee Song Yeo,
Joyce Wei Xin Chong,
Zenn Chua,
Christl Suet Kwan Yong Tags: CLINICAL CASE CONFERENCE Source Type: research
The 10 ‐item Perceived Stress Scale as a valid measure of stress perception
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Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - September 1, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Patricia D. Simon Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
The 10 ‐item Perceived Stress Scale as a valid measure of stress perception
Asia-Pacific Psychiatry, EarlyView. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 31, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Patricia D. Simon Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
The prevalence of psychological distress and its association with coping strategies among medical interns in Malaysia: A national ‐level cross‐sectional study
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of psychological distress and its association with coping strategies among medical interns in Malaysia.MethodA total of 431 medical interns at 26 Malaysian Ministry of Health hospitals participated in this cross ‐sectional study in 2017. Self‐administered questionnaires consisting of sociodemographic characteristics, items from DASS and BRIEF COPE were used. Descriptive analysis was done followed by further analysis with chi‐square and Spearman correlation tests.ResultsThe prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression was 29.7%, 39.9%, and 26.2%, with a significantly highe...
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 27, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Munirah Ismail,
Kun Yun Lee,
Afandy Sutrisno Tanjung,
Ida Anum Ahmad Jelani,
Rabiah Abdul Latiff,
Hashimah Abdul Razak,
Nor Izzah Ahmad Shauki Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Status of mental health and its associated factors among the general populace of India during COVID ‐19 pandemic
AbstractThe COVID ‐19 is an international public health emergency and threatens psychological resilience. Here we assess the general health status of the public in India during the COVID‐19 outbreak. A population‐based cross‐sectional study conducted using a General Health Questionnaire and the relationship b etween mental health and sociodemographic factors were analyzed. The mean score for the general health of citizens was 24.18. About 40.63% of the elderly and 40.18% of the female population was under severe physiological distress. The prevalence of psychological stress among the general population w as higher ...
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 24, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Vaishali C. Venugopal,
Arunkumar Mohan,
Latha K. Chennabasappa Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research
Issue Information
Asia-Pacific Psychiatry, Volume 12, Issue 3, September 2020. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 22, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Consensus statements on the clinical uses of pregabalin for Hong Kong
AbstractTo facilitate the understanding of pregabalin and optimize its clinical usage in Hong Kong, an expert panel (11 psychiatrists, one family physician and one anesthesiologist) experienced in treating anxiety and somatic symptoms was invited to establish a set of consensus statements based on several discussion areas. A non ‐systematic literature search for relevant articles was conducted. The panelists addressed the discussion areas by sharing their clinical experience and available literature in a couple of meetings. At the last meeting, consensus statements derived from the proceedings were discussed and finalize...
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 22, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Patrick Po ‐Keung Kwong,
Eric Yan‐Kwong Chan,
Eric Yat‐Wo Cheung,
Samson Yat‐Yuk Fong,
Wai Nip,
Henry Hon‐Kee Cheung,
Isaac Pui‐Lam Yip,
King‐Yee Chong,
Ronnie Sze‐Yuan Pao,
Ka‐Lok Tam,
Man‐Ho Tang,
Simon Kin‐Cheong Chan, Tags: GUIDELINES Source Type: research
A TRIBUTE to Emeritus Professor Thomas (Tom) Henry David ARIE, CBE, FRCPsych, FRCP, FFPH (1933 ‐2020)
Asia-Pacific Psychiatry, Volume 12, Issue 3, September 2020. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 22, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Tags: OBITUARY Source Type: research
Brain ‐derived neurotrophic factor levels and psychopathology scores in drug‐naïve first‐episode psychosis
DiscussionThere is a consensus on low serum BDNF levels both in FEP and in schizophrenia. However, it is still not clear which clinical findings are associated with lower serum BDNF levels. The relationship between BDNF levels and psychopathologies in schizophrenia has to be investigated. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 21, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mehmet Sinan Ayd ın,
Abdullah Bolu,
Muhammed Fevzi Kılınçkaya,
Taner Öznur,
Cemil Çelik,
Özcan Uzun,
Kamil Nahit Özmenler Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Inter ‐relationships between burnout, personality and coping features in residents within an ACGME‐I Accredited Psychiatry Residency Program
ConclusionsWe found a considerable burnout rate amongst psychiatry residents which was associated with neuroticism and avoidance coping, and suggest ways to better tackle occupational burnout during residency training. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 20, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Yu Wei Lee,
Kundadak Ganesh Kudva,
Mark Soh,
Qian Hui Chew,
Kang Sim Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Cross ‐cultural translation and validation of the Malay version of the Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham Parent Rating Scale of attention deficit hyperactivity disorders symptoms among Malaysian probands: A preliminary study
AbstractThe aim of this study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Malay version of the Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham Parent Rating Scale of attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) symptoms (M ‐SNAP‐IV). For this purpose, the SNAP‐IV scale was translated into the Malay language and was pilot‐tested on 91 parents of children aged 8 to 11 years (ADHD [n = 36] and non‐ADHD children [n = 55]). The findings depicted that the M‐SNAP‐IV has excellent content validity, internal co nsistency, and test‐retest reliability. The M‐SNAP‐IV is a valid and reliable screening tool to detect ADHD sym...
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 20, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Masnira Jusoh,
Ahmad Aidil Arafat Dzulkarnain,
Sarah Rahmat,
Ramli Musa,
Mohd Zulfaezal Che Azemin Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research
