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Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 24, 2018 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Past depressive experiences do relate to suicidal ideation even when controlling for current depressive symptoms
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Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 24, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Rui C. Campos, Ronald R. Holden Source Type: research
MicroRNAs in Depression and Suicide: Recent Insights and Future Perspectives
Suicide is a major public health concern. Approximately one million people commit suicide worldwide each year and 40,000 people commit suicide in the United States alone (CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), 2014; WHO (World Health Organization), 2012). The lifetime suicide attempt rate among adults is approximately 10%; among adolescents, suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death after motor vehicle accidents and homicide (CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), 2013). Major depression is frequently associated with suicidal behavior and a large proportion of depressed individuals show suicidal id...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 24, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Yogesh Dwivedi Source Type: research
The prospective relationship between postpartum PTSD and child sleep: A 2-year follow-up study
Following childbirth, approximately 3 –6% of mothers develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which comprises four symptom clusters (intrusion or re-experiencing, avoidance, negative alterations in mood or cognitions, and increased arousal), that must have lasted at least one month and that significantly impair the mother's funct ioning (American Psychiatric Association, 2013; Yildiz et al., 2017). Postpartum PTSD may negatively impact the mother-infant relationship, as well as infant behavior and social-emotional and cognitive development (Cook et al., 2017). (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Susan Garthus-Niegel, Antje Horsch, Myriam Bickle Graz, Julia Martini, Tilmann von Soest, Kerstin Weidner, Malin Eberhard-Gran Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
The relationship between cognitive and social functioning in older patients with bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic mental disorder that is characterized by repeated periods of depression and mania, alternating with complaint-free periods (Clark et al., 2002). Although the number of BD patients seems to decline with age, still 8–10% of psychiatric inpatients over age 55–60 are diagnosed with BD (Depp and Jeste, 2004). Due to our aging society, the number of patients with older age BD (OABD) is growing. Studies suggest that OABD pat ients exhibit specific clinical characteristics, differing from adult BD patients (Depp et al., 2005). (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Melis Orhan, Nicole Korten, Max Stek, Hannie Comijs, Sigfried Schouws, Annemiek Dols Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Sensory profiles in unipolar and bipolar affective disorders: possible predictors of response to antidepressant medications? A prospective follow-up study
Sensory processing generally reflects the ability to integrate sensory information through peripheral and central nervous systems and commonly refers to the ability to register and modulate sensory stimuli to respond to situational demands (Humphry, 2002; Miller et al., 2007). Based on Dunn's theoretical assumptions (2014), environmental sensory information was provided to the brain and organized in a complex manner in order to decode emotional experiences as well as carry out adequate behaviors. (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Batya Engel-Yeger, Boaz Bloch, Xenia Gonda, Giovanna Canepa, Maurizio Pompili, Leo Sher, Zoltan Rihmer, Mario Amore, Gianluca Serafini Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Analysis of voxel-mirrored homotopic connectivity in medication-free, current major depressive disorder
Major depression disorder (MDD) has been attracting increasing attention from the public owing to its high prevalence, recurrence, and amounting danger of morbidity and mortality that have led to heavy burden on social economy and its great influence on life quality of individuals. Generally speaking, excessive self-blaming or low self-worth, feelings of hopelessness, loss of enjoyment and energy are regarded as part of the core depressive symptoms (Zahn et al., 2015). Although significant progress has been made in understanding the mechanism of MDD and developing optimal treatments, the exact neuro- physiological basis of...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Huanhuan Fan, Xiao Yang, Jian Zhang, Yayun Chen, Tao Li, Xiaohong Ma Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Changes in the Levels of Depressive Symptoms and Anxiety in Ansan City After the 2014 Sewol Ferry Disaster
On April 16, 2014, a ferry known as the MV Sewol sunk in the southern area of the West Sea in Korea with 476 passengers on board (Park and Hancocks, 2015) (Fig. 1). This accident, known as the Sewol ferry disaster, caused 304 deaths, of which 250 were students from a high school in Gojan-dong of Ansan city. The media coverage of the rescue attempts greatly affected the public, and the Korean government announced that Ansan city , where most of the victims from the Sewol ferry disaster resided, was a special disaster zone. (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Hee Jung Yang, Gawon Kim, KangUk Lee, Jakyoung Lee, Hae Kwan Cheong, Bo Youl Choi, Soon Young Lee Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research
Problematic eating behaviours, changes in appetite, and weight gain in Major Depressive Disorder: The role of leptin
The global prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is rising annually, with this rise currently being attributed to increasing stress, endocrine dysfunction, modern lifestyle characteristics and dietary patterns (Hidaka, 2012). Altered eating behaviours, and appetite and weight dysregulation, are central diagnostic criteria of MDD (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). MDD is a risk factor for obesity, cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome (Cassano& Fava, 2002; Penninx et al., 2013), with a key risk factor being increased appetite; which can occur in MDD (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). (Source: J...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Jessica G. Mills, Susan J. Thomas, Theresa A. Larkin, Nagesh B. Pai, Chao Deng Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Alternate Day dTMS combined with SSRIs For Chronic Treatment Resistant Depression: A Prospective Multicenter Study
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common, chronic condition with high rates of morbidity and disability(Lopez et al., 2006). The most challenging subgroup are those with treatment resistant depression (TRD), particularly patients who did not respond to two or more medications, as there is a dramatic decline in the efficacy of subsequent medication trials(Rush et al., 2006b). Treatments with proven efficacy for TRD include electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), augmentation of antidepressants with antipsychotics, daily (5 sessions per week) transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) or deep TMS (dTMS). (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Aron Tendler, Roman Gersner, Yiftach Roth, Abraham Zangen Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Prevalence of postpartum depressive symptoms in a multiethnic population and the role of ethnicity and integration
Postpartum depression (PPD) is prevalent, as most studies report rates of 10-15%, but estimates differ considerably, from 3% to more than 25% depending on the population, context and instruments and strategies used to identify cases (Dennis and Dowswell, 2013; Dennis and Hodnett, 2007; Melo et al., 2012). PPD may be a continuation of symptoms experienced during pregnancy or a new onset of depression. Not only the mother's health but also the relationship with her partner and any other children may be affected. (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Nilam Shakeel, Line Sletner, Ragnhild S ørum Falk, Kari Slinning, Egil W Martinsen, Anne Karen Jenum, Malin Eberhard-Gran Source Type: research
Screening fathers for postpartum depression can be cost-effective: An example from Sweden
Fathers are at an increased risk of depression during the postpartum period, where international reviews show that around 10 percent of fathers have symptoms of post-partum depression (PPD) three to six months after delivery (Paulson and Bazemore 2010). In Sweden, the national prevalence is between 6-13 percent for fathers (Bergström 2013, Centre for Epidemiology and Community Medicine 2015, Massoudi et al. 2016). Despite this, mothers, but not fathers, in Sweden are routinely screened for PPD at the child health centers (CH Cs) (The National Board of Health and Welfare 2016, Vårdgivarguiden 2016). (Source: Journal of...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Michaela Modin Asper, Nino Hall én, Lene Lindberg, Anna Månsdotter, Magdalena Carlberg, Michael B. Wells Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
The relationship between cognitive and social functioning in older patients with bipolar disorder. ✰
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic mental disorder that is characterized by repeated periods of depression and mania, alternating with complaint-free periods (Clark et al., 2002). Although the number of BD patients seems to decline with age, still 8 – 10% of psychiatric inpatients over age 55-60 are diagnosed with BD (Depp and Jeste, 2004). Due to our aging society, the number of patients with older age BD (OABD) is growing. Studies suggest that OABD pat ients exhibit specific clinical characteristics, differing from adult BD patients (Depp et al., 2005). (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Melis Orhan, Nicole Korten, Max Stek, Hannie Comijs, Sigfried Schouws, Annemiek Dols Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
The prospective relationship between postpartum PTSD and child sleep: A 2-year follow-up study.
Following childbirth, approximately 3-6% of mothers develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which comprises four symptom clusters (intrusion or re-experiencing, avoidance, negative alterations in mood or cognitions, and increased arousal), that must have lasted at least one month and that significantly impair the mother's functioning (American Psychiatric Association, 2013; Yildiz et al., 2017). Postpartum PTSD may negatively impact the mother-infant relationship, as well as infant behavior and social-emotional and cognitive development (Cook et al., 2017). (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Susan Garthus-Niegel, Antje Horsch, Myriam Bickle Graz, Julia Martini, Tilmann von Soest, Kerstin Weidner, Malin Eberhard-Gran Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Course and naturalistic treatment seeking among persons with first episode mania in India: A retrospective chart review with up to five years follow-up
An understanding of the early course of Bipolar Disorder (BD) can contribute towards timely interventions (Yatham et al., 2009b). First episode mania (FEM) determines a diagnosis of bipolarity, and in effect, the onset of BD-I. (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Karishma R. Kulkarni, Preethi V. Reddy, Abhishek Purty, Shyam Sundar Arumugham, Kesavan Muralidharan, YC Janardhan Reddy, Lakshmi Yatham, Sanjeev Jain Source Type: research
