Changes in patterns of alcohol consumption in young psychiatric outpatients: two comparable samples assessed with 10 years apart
CONCLUSION: The mean level of alcohol consumption seems not to have changed to the same extent among young psychiatric patients as in the general population. However, some young psychiatric patients have followed the trend of non-drinking, while others consume more alcohol. Further studies on both non-drinking and high alcohol consumption in psychiatric patients are needed to understand their mechanisms.PMID:37491021 | DOI:10.1080/08039488.2023.2236596 (Source: Nordic Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Nordic Journal of Psychiatry - July 25, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sofia Lenninger Johan Isaksson Adriana Ramirez Mia Ramklint Source Type: research

Severe or chronic disease in childhood predicts suicidality and links to anxiety in young adulthood
CONCLUSION: Having severe or chronic disease in childhood not only increased the odds for suicidality, but also associated with anxiety, current psychological distress, current usage of psychotropic medication, and current work capacity in young adulthood.PMID:37480287 | DOI:10.1080/08039488.2023.2238677 (Source: Nordic Journal of Psychiatry)
Source: Nordic Journal of Psychiatry - July 22, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Raimo Palmu Timo Partonen Source Type: research