Screening for Childhood Anxiety: A Meta-Analysis of the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders
Anxiety is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in youth that, if left untreated, may lead to greater symptomology (Avenevoli et al., 2008; Costello et al., 2003). More specifically, elevated levels of anxiety may interfere with peer relationships (Matos, 2003), school attendance (Ingul and Nordahl, 2013), and ultimately academic achievement (Gustafsson, 2010). Furthermore, the symptoms associated with anxiety may late r manifest as depression (Kovacs and Lopez-Duran, 2010) and substance abuse (Beesdo et al., 2011). (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Katie Runyon, Steven R. Chesnut, Hansel Burley Tags: Review article Source Type: research
Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 β genetic polymorphisms and insomnia in depressed patients: a prospective study
Circadian rhythms are impaired in Major Depressive Episodes (MDE) and in euthymic periods of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) (Lam, 2008 Sep, Duarte Faria et al., 2015 Nov 1). Eighty to 90% of patients with MDE have insomnia (Franzen and Buysse, 2008 Dec) and up to 50% have severe insomnia (Costemale-Lacoste et al., 2017 Apr 9). Insomnia may be an endophenotype in MDE. Moreover, while sleep is also regulated by non-circadian processes it could be c onsidered as a clinical marker of circadian rhythm. (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Jean-Fran çois Costemale-Lacoste, Romain Colle, Séverine Martin, Khalil El Asmar, Emanuel Loeb, Bruno Feve, Céline Verstuyft, Séverine Trabado, Florian Ferreri, Emmanuel Haffen, Mircea Polosan, Laurent Becquemont, Emmanuelle Corruble Source Type: research
Clinical characterization of rapid cycling bipolar disorder: association with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Bipolar affective disorder (BD) represents a challenge to health systems, due to its chronic, episodic and recurrent condition (Vieta et al. 2018). There is consensus in the most important diagnostic classifications regarding the clinical characteristics of the episodes of BD (i.e. manic, hypomanic, depressive) (American Psychiatric Association, 2013; World Health Organization, 1992). However, the temporality of such episod es is often difficult to specify, because the course of BD is rarely clear, symmetrical and typical (Carvalho et al., 2014). (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Alberto Aedoa Andrea Murru, Ra úl Sanchez, Iria Grande, Eduard Vieta, Juan Undurraga Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
The Association Between Body Mass Index and Postpartum Depression: A Population-Based Study
Postpartum depression (PPD) symptomatology reportedly affects between 6.5%-19% of all new mothers (Gaynes et al., 2005) characterizing it as one of the most common complications associated with childbirth (O'Hara and Wisner, 2014). Because PPD may negatively impact the cognitive and socio-emotional development of the child (Dennis and McQueen, 2009; Stein et al., 2014) and the well-being of the family unit, it is a significant public health concern (Gavin et al., 2005; Gjerdingen and Yawn, 2007). (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Michael E. Silverman, Lauren Smith, Paul Lichtenstein, Abraham Reichenberg, Sven Sandin Source Type: research
Six-year healthcare trajectories of adults with anxiety and depressive disorders: determinants of transition to specialised mental healthcare
Major depressive disorder (MDD) and anxiety disorders are highly prevalent and severely disabling, especially when persisting over time (Demyttenaere et al., 2004; Kessler et al., 2015, 2005; ten Have et al., 2013a, 2013b). A substantial number of people with severe symptoms of depression and/or anxiety do not receive adequate treatment (Kohn et al., 2004), with estimates ranging between 30% and 50% (Harvey and Gumport, 2015; Piek et al., 201 1; Spijker et al., 2013; ten Have et al., 2013a, 2013b). (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: L.C. Kooistra, J.E. Wiersma, J.J. Ruwaard, H. Riper, B.W.J.H. Penninx, P. van Oppen Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
The impact of BDNF Val66Met polymorphism on cognition in Bipolar Disorder: a review
The presence of cognitive impairments among subjects affected by Bipolar Disorder (BD) in comparison to healthy individuals has been attested by several studies (Mann-Wrobel et al., 2011), especially in executive functioning, attention, visual/motor processing speed, verbal memory and verbal learning (Torres et al., 2007; Van Der Werf-Eldering et al., 2011). Interestingly, neurocognitive deficits seem to represent a trait feature of BD since cognitive alterations h ave been detected during all phases of the illness (Cipriani et al., 2017; Martínez-Arán et al., 2000), even during euthymia (Bostock et al., 2017; El...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 23, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: G.M. Mandolini, M. Lazzaretti, A. Pigoni, G. Delvecchio, J.C. Soares, P. Brambilla Tags: Mini review Source Type: research
D-Cycloserine Augmentation of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Pediatric OCD: Predictors and Moderators of Outcome
Pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disabling psychiatric illness that affects between 1 to 3% of children and significantly interferes in their academic, social, and familial functioning (Douglass et al., 1995; Zohar, 1999). Fortunately, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an efficacious treatment for this debilitating condition (Freeman et al., 2014a; Watson and Rees, 2008). Much research has demonstrated that CBT outperforms non-active (e.g., waitlist; Bolton et al., 2011) and active (e .g., treatment-as-usual; relaxation training; Freeman et al., 2014b; Lewin et al., 2014) comparison conditions ...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 20, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Sabine Wilhelm, Noah Berman, Brent J. Small, Rachel Porth, Eric A Storch, Daniel Geller Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Anxiety in Parkinson's disease is associated with reduced structural covariance of the striatum
Anxiety is a highly prevalent neuropsychiatric feature in Parkinson's disease (PD) (Broen et al., 2016), occurring more frequently in PD than in the general elderly population (Baxter et al., 2013). This implies that the PD pathology contributes also to non-motor features such as anxiety, but the neural correlates of anxiety in PD have so far received little scientific attention. (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 20, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Caroline S. Oosterwijk, Chris Vriend, Henk W. Berendse, Ysbrand D. van der Werf, Odile A. van den Heuvel Source Type: research
Clinical Utility of the 15-Item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) for Use with Young and Middle-aged Adults
Depression is a common psychiatric illness across the adult lifespan. Recent prevalence data indicate that 6.7% of adults in the United States met DSM-IV criteria for a major depressive episode in 2016 (SAMHSA, 2017). Global health surveys found that 4.4% of the world population suffered from either a major depressive or dysthymic disorder in 2015 (WHO, 2017). Accordingly, several self-report measures have been developed to assess the presence and severity of depression in adults. There are subtle differences among these measures in their clinical utility. (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 20, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Julia M. Guerin, Marc L. Copersino, David J. Schretlen Source Type: research
Treatment of Acute Stress Disorder for Victims of Violent Crime
Criminal victimization is the most common traumatic event to which the general population is exposed (Breslau et al., 1998). Indeed, 6% of the Canadian population aged 15 and over reports being victimized by a violent crime in a given year (Statistics Canada, 2010). Victims of violent crime (VCC) often suffer from negative mental health outcomes that may be exacerbated by certain aspects of violent criminal victimization, such as the experience of a threat to one's life or physical integrity, stigma related to the crime, loss of interpersonal trust, and involvement in the judicial process (Green& Roberts, 2008; O'Hara, 201...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 20, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: St éphane Guay, Josette Sader, Richard Boyer, André Marchand Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Depressive Symptom Trajectories and Physical Health: Persistence of Problems from Adolescence to Young Adulthood
Research with adults shows that depression is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD; Ferrari et al., 2013; Van der Kooy et al., 2007). Research has also begun to identify health indicators associated with depressive symptoms in adolescence and young adulthood (Costello et al., 2008; Haarasilta et al., 2004; Keenan-Miller et al., 2007; Naicker et al., 2013; Wickrama et al., 2009; Wickra ma and Wickrama, 2010), suggesting depressive symptoms may precede health risks for CVD. A better understanding of the health indicators that are associated with depressive symptoms in adolescence and young adulthood may help...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 20, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Megan E. Ames, Bonnie J. Leadbeater Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Deficits of perceived spatial separation-induced prepulse inhibition in patients with bipolar disorder compared to healthy controls
Sensory gating (SG) is a normal brain function used to filter out irrelevant stimuli. Defects to SG can lead to irrelevant stimuli flooding (Oranje et al., 1999; Ringel et al., 2004). The prepulse inhibition (PPI) of the startle reflex can be used as a neurobiological measure for exploring SG and early information processing (Cadenhead et al., 1999). In humans, the startle reflex is the rapid twitch of facial muscles induced by an intense, unexpected stimulus (eg, acoustic stimulus) (Koch, 1999), that can be measured by eye blinks using electromyography (EMG) to detect orbicularis oculi muscles contractions. (Source: Journ...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 18, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Qijing Bo, Zhen Mao, Qing Tian, Yujie Wen, Fang Dong, Xianbin Li, Zhimin Wang, Xin Ma, Chuanyue Wang Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
A reliable global cognitive decline and cortisol as an associated risk factor for patients with late-life depression in the short term: a 1-year prospective study
In elderly people, 11.8% individuals had experienced a major depression in their lifetime, and the current prevalence rate of major depression in older adults is 6% (Andreas et al., 2017). Patients with late-life depression may have specific illness combinations (Pruchno et al., 2016), impaired physical functioning (Brunner et al., 2017), cognitive declines, and a high risk for dementia (Diniz et al., 2013). (Source: Journal of Affective Disorders)
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 18, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Xiaomei Zhong, Yuping Ning, Yong Gu, Zhangying Wu, Cong Ouyang, Wanyuan Liang, Ben Chen, Qi Peng, Naikeng Mai, Yuejie Wu, Xinru Chen, Xingbing Huang, Suyue Pan Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Increased sensitivity to sad faces in depressive symptomatology: A longitudinal study
Research on emotional recognition in psychiatric disorders began with the study of schizophrenia, after which it extended to bipolar disorder, and major depression disorder (Kohler et al. 2011). The cumulative body of research has shown that people with depression suffer from cognitive impairments in general, and it has repeatedly been argued that there is “negative bias” in depression (for a review, see Gotlib& Joormann, 2010). Negative bias refers to an affinity to negative information observed in patients with depression; for example, a tendency to recall negative memories compared to positive ones (Mathews& M...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 18, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Anna Nakamura, Ryu Takizawa, Haruhiko Shimoyama Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
An exploratory examination of reappraisal success in depressed adolescents: preliminary evidence of functional differences in cognitive control brain regions
Ineffective emotion regulation is one of the hallmarks of clinical depression. Cognitive reappraisal, which involves changing one's interpretation of an affective stimulus to modify its emotional impact, is a frequently targeted emotion regulation skill in treatments for depression like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)(Beck, 2005). Adolescence is not only a period of rising incidence of depression (Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, 2015), but is also a period during which the use and effectiveness of cognitive reappraisal strategies are increasing (Garnefski et al., 2002; Gullone et al., 2010; McRae et...
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 18, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Kaja Z. LeWinn, Irina A. Strigo, Colm G. Connolly, Tiffany C. Ho, Olga Tymofiyeva, Matthew D. Sacchet, Helen Y. Weng, Eva Henje Blom, Alan N. Simmons, Tony T. Yang Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
