Changing parenting style between two generations and its impacts on the severity of behavioral and emotional symptoms
ConclusionThe results indicate the different parenting styles between two generations and the critical role of parenting in developing the children's psychopathology symptoms. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - January 22, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sareh Ghorbani,
Banafsheh Gharraee,
Fariba Hosseini,
Zahra Maghami Sharif,
Asma Aghebati Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Validation of the Persian version of the mental health literacy scale in Iran
AbstractThe present study was designed to validate an English version of the mental health literacy scale into Persian, in Iran. Statistical population consisted of all residents of 22 municipal districts of Tehran, Iran, in 2018. Multistage sampling methods were used (sample size = 1026). All participants filled the Mental Health Literacy scale; 12 ‐item General Health Questionnaire; Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale and a demographic checklist. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, the intra‐class correlation coefficient was used for analysing data. All analyses were run with SPSS and AMOS Graphi...
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - January 8, 2021 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Gholamreza Ghaedamini Harouni,
Homeira Sajjadi,
Ameneh Setareh Forouzan,
Sina Ahmadi,
Mansoore Ghafari,
Meroe Vameghi Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research
Gender differences in socio ‐demographics, clinical characteristic and quality of life in patients with schizophrenia: A community‐based study in Shenzhen
The objective of this study was to explore the gender differences of community ‐dwelling patients with schizophrenia in terms of socio‐demographics, clinical characteristic and quality of life (QOL).MethodsA total of 433 community ‐dwelling patients with schizophrenia were recruited in Shenzhen city, China. Data were obtained from a face‐to‐face interview with standard research questionnaire. The QOL and insight were assessed using the WHOQOL‐BREF and the Chinese version of the insight and treatment attitude questionn aire, respectively.ResultsThis cross ‐sectional study included 206 male and 227 female patie...
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - December 17, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Xiaodong Peng,
Shibin Wang,
Jianqiang Bi,
Liqin You,
Zhijian Zhou,
Wenyan Tan,
Haiyan Xie,
Chiyi Hu,
Chee H. Ng,
Tiebang Liu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Dialectical behavior therapy in the Asia ‐Pacific Rim region
Conclusion: Further long ‐term evaluation of locally adapted DBT‐informed mental health services will help to elucidate the effectiveness and efficacy of the program which will potentially serve as a guide for other resource‐scarce regions. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - November 13, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jiann Lin Loo,
Shian ‐Ling Keng,
Iizax Gisela Ramírez‐Espinosa,
Noor Melissa Nor Hadi,
José Angel Ramírez‐Gutiérrez,
Wendy Shoesmith Tags: Special Issue Article Source Type: research
Intrathecal autologous bone marrow stem cell therapy in children with autism: A randomized controlled trial
This study aimed to determine the safety and efficacy of treatment with autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMMSCs) compared with the routine treatment in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).MethodsIn this ethically approved randomized controlled trial, 32 ASD children aged 5 ‐15 years were randomly assigned to receive either autologous BMMSC plus rehabilitation therapy and risperidone (intervention group) or rehabilitation therapy and risperidone (control group). Autologous BMMSCs were intrathecally injected in the intervention group twice in 4 weeks. Patients wer e assessed using childhood autism...
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - November 5, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Narges Sharifzadeh,
Ali Ghasemi,
Jalil Tavakol Afshari,
Fatemeh Moharari,
Atefeh Soltanifar,
Ali Talaei,
Hamid Reza Pouryousof,
Mahsa Nahidi,
Mohammad Reza Fayyazi Bordbar,
Maliheh Ziaee Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Family therapy interventions in India for persons with gambling disorder
AbstractGambling is a popular pastime in India and the number of problem gamblers is on the rise. Although the impact of gambling disorder on families is grossly under ‐researched in India, drawing on international evidence it is only reasonable to assume that this is an important area deserving further clinical and research attention. Of the several types of interventions possible with families of persons with gambling disorder, in our clinical experience, the 5‐step intervention is a feasible and culturally adaptable psychotherapeutic intervention. In this paper we have looked at the theoretical aspects of this inter...
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - November 5, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sanju George,
Roy Abraham Kallivayalil Tags: Special Issue Article Source Type: research
Prevalence and correlates of suicidal behavior among a national population ‐based sample of adults in Kiribati
ConclusionAlmost one in 10 participants were engaged in suicidal behavior in the past 12 months and several factors were detected which could be targeted in intervention activities. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - November 4, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Supa Pengpid,
Karl Peltzer Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Intrathecal autologous bone marrow stem cell therapy in children with autism: A randomized controlled trial
This study aimed to determine the safety and efficacy of treatment with autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMMSCs) compared with the routine treatment in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).MethodsIn this ethically approved randomized controlled trial, 32 ASD children aged 5 ‐15 years were randomly assigned to receive either autologous BMMSC plus rehabilitation therapy and risperidone (intervention group) or rehabilitation therapy and risperidone (control group). Autologous BMMSCs were intrathecally injected in the intervention group twice in 4 weeks. Patients wer e assessed using childhood autism...
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - November 4, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Narges Sharifzadeh,
Ali Ghasemi,
Jalil Tavakol Afshari,
Fatemeh Moharari,
Atefeh Soltanifar,
Ali Talaei,
Hamid Reza Pouryousof,
Mahsa Nahidi,
Mohammad Reza Fayyazi Bordbar,
Maliheh Ziaee Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Psychotherapy training in Iran: A survey of Iranian early career psychiatrists and psychiatric trainees
DiscussionPsychotherapy is integrated into psychiatric training programs in most educational centers in Iran. The modalities and satisfaction of trainees are similar to that of high ‐income countries in other continents. Supervision and training in modalities like family therapy could be further implemented and adapted to the Iranian culture. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - November 3, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Negin Eissazade,
Mohammadreza Shalbafan,
Mehrdad Eftekhar Ardebili,
Mariana Pinto da Costa Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research
The state of psychiatric research in the Asia Pacific region
This study aims to review recent scientific publications and research output in the field of psychiatry, from a series of countries in the Asia ‐Pacific region (Australia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Lebanon, Malaysia, and Nepal), with a view to identify themes and similarities across regions, as well as to examine the barriers and challenges in mental health research faced by countries in the region.MethodsSeven psychiatrists from seven countries reviewed recent published and ongoing research in psychiatry in their respective nations, with respect to themes, as well as any barriers or challenges faced by mental health resea...
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - November 3, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Glen Cedric Roche,
Paul Fung,
Ramdas Ransing,
Isa Multazam Noor,
Mohammadreza Shalbafan,
Samer El Hayek,
Eugene Boon Yau Koh,
Anoop Krishna Gupta,
Kundadak Ganesh Kudva Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research
Prevalence and correlates of suicidal behavior among a national population ‐based sample of adults in Kiribati
ConclusionAlmost one in 10 participants were engaged in suicidal behavior in the past 12 months and several factors were detected which could be targeted in intervention activities. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - November 3, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Supa Pengpid,
Karl Peltzer Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Factors associated with mental health outcomes among patients with COVID ‐19 treated in the Fangcang shelter hospital in China
DiscussionIn this survey study, patients reported high rates of symptoms of posttraumatic stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and perceived stress. Combining with the special environment of the shelter hospitals and patient's psychological needs, the health care workers should give more effective interventions to relieve the patients' stress and improve their mental symptoms. (Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry)
Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - November 2, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Yingqi Gu,
Yi Zhu,
Fangzhong Xu,
Juzhe Xi,
Guangxing Xu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
