The Prevalence of Diagnosed Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Associated Comorbidities: A Population-Based Canadian Study
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder, which is characterized by obsessive thoughts (recurrent and persistent unwanted, intrusive thoughts that the individual attempts to ignore or suppress through some other thought or action) and/or compulsive behaviors (repetitive rituals performed in response to an obsession with the behaviors aimed at preventing or reducing anxiety/prevent a dreaded event or situation) (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). Obsessions frequently focus on issues of contamination, aggression, symmetry/exactness, religion and somatic concerns (T ükel et al., 2002). (Source: Psychiatry Research)
Source: Psychiatry Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sydney Osland, Paul D. Arnold, Tamara Pringsheim Source Type: research
Loneliness and depression symptoms among the elderly in nursing homes: A moderated mediation model of resilience and social support
Dramatic aging of population, as a result of increased life expectancy and reduced mortality (Tarakci et al., 2015), has become a global phenomenon. In 2000-2025, the speed of population aging, which indicates the average annual increase rate of the 60 and over segment in the total population during a given period, is rapid (2.7%) in China, higher than that of the developed countries (average 1.5%) (Mo and L égaré, 2004). It is predicted that the population aging would peak in 2050, with the elderly aged 60 and above accounting for 1/4 of the total population (Guo, 2010). (Source: Psychiatry Research)
Source: Psychiatry Research - July 9, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Xia Zhao, Dan Zhang, Menglian Wu, Yang Yang, Hui Xie, Yuqin Li, Jihui Jia, Yonggang Su Source Type: research
Deficits in Physiological and Self-Conscious Emotional Response to Errors in Hoarding Disorder
Hoarding disorder (HD) is a highly impairing and distressing psychiatric disorder that poses a significant public health burden (Tolin et al. 2008). The prevalence of HD, estimated at 2-4% (Samuels et al. 2008), is higher than those of many other psychiatric disorders of adulthood (e.g., schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (McGrath et al. 2008) (Kessler et al. 2005), and increases with age, beginning around age 35, reaching>6% among adults over age 55 (Cath et al. 2017) (Samuels et al. 2008). It can be expected that the public health burden of this disorder will continue to grow due to increased global life expectancy(Colla...
Source: Psychiatry Research - July 9, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jessica J. Zakrzewski, Samir Datta, Carole Scherling, Krystal Nizar, Ofilio Vigil, Howard Rosen, Carol A. Mathews Source Type: research
The Relationship between Identity Styles and Addiction Vulnerability: A Cross-Sectional Study among Medical Students in Zahedan, South Eastern Iran.
The current understanding of etiology of addiction vulnerability is mainly based on a large number of epidemiological studies in which multiple determinants, including intra-individual components, demographic characteristics, and socioeconomic status (SES) can predispose vulnerability to drug abuse and addiction (Gerra et al., 2004; Humensky, 2010). Although the relationship between these dispositional determinants and addiction vulnerability is well described in general population, little is known about the effect of known dispositional determinants on this adverse outcome in specific populations such as university studen...
Source: Psychiatry Research - July 9, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mohamad Davood Mohebi, Erfan Ayubi, Ali Azmoodeh, Narjes Sargolzaie Source Type: research
The impact of delay in clozapine initiation on treatment outcomes in patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia: A systematic review
Approximately one third of patients with schizophrenia have treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TR-SCZ) (Suzuki et al., 2012), which is commonly defined as less than 20% of reduction in positive symptoms after at least two trials of non-clozapine antipsychotics, each at an adequate dose (i.e. 400 to 600 mg chlorpromazine equivalent per day) and duration (i.e. ≥ 6 weeks) (American Psychiatric Association, 2000; Gillespie et al., 2017; Howes et al., 2017). Importantly, delay in initiating clozapine, the most effective antipsychotic in TR-SCZ, has been implicated as a contributor to poorer outcomes (Howes et al., 2012; Niels...
Source: Psychiatry Research - July 9, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Parita Shah, Yusuke Iwata, Eric Plitman, Eric E. Brown, Fernando Caravaggio, Julia Kim, Shinichiro Nakajima, Margaret Hahn, Gary Remington, Philip Gerretsen, Ariel Graff-Guerrero Source Type: research
Growing Up With a Father With PTSD: The Family Emotional Climate of The Children of Australian Vietnam Veterans.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in war veterans can lead to significant family distress and relationship dysfunction (Dekel and Monson, 2010; Dekel and Solomon, 2006; (Sherman, Gress Smith, Straits-Troster, and Larsen 2016). It has been long linked to poorer parenting and to increased risk of domestic violence (Jordan et al, 1992; Gerlock, 2004), to psychiatric problems in their wives (Waysman et al., 1993; Dekel and Solomon, 2006; O'Toole, et al, 2010), increased parental dissatisfaction (Ruscio et al., 2002; Samper et al., 2004), increased marital discord and conflict (Taft et al., 2005; Beckham et al, 1996; Glenn e...
Source: Psychiatry Research - July 9, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Brian I. O'Toole, Mark Dadds, Melanie J Burton, Alice Rothwell, Stanley V. Catts Source Type: research
Prevalence and correlates of sleep disorder symptoms in psychiatric disorders
Sleep disturbances are commonly observed in the general population and in individuals with psychiatric illnesses. In fact, the highest prevalence of insomnia is observed in psychiatric patients (Ford and Kamerow, 1989). Those suffering from sleep disorders often present with symptoms of discontent with regard to quality of sleep, timing and sleep quantity (APA, 2013) and these symptoms have adverse impact on function and quality of life (McCall et al., 2000; Szentkiralyi et al., 2009). Epi demiological data from the Western populations suggest that the prevalence of various sleep disorders in the general population r...
Source: Psychiatry Research - July 6, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Aditi Hombali, Esmond Seow, Qi Yuan, Shi Hui Sherilyn Chang, Pratika Satghare, Sunita Kumar, Swapna Kamal Verma, Yee Ming Mok, Siow Ann Chong, Mythily Subramaniam Source Type: research
“An ecological exploration of individual, family, and environmental contributions to parental quality of life in autism”
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have communication and social deficits that can impact parents ’ functioning and daily life. Caregivers have often costs and special needs in marital, financial, social and professional areas (Derguy, Michel, M'Bailara, Roux,& Bouvard, 2015; Fletcher, Markoulakis,& Bryden, 2012). Mothers and fathers of children with ASD experience higher level of stress (Baker-Ericzen& Brookman-Frazee, 2005; Dabrowska& Pisula, 2010; Estes et al., 2009; Johnston et al., 2003; Seltzer, Abbeduto, Krauss, Greenberg,& Swe, 2004) . (Source: Psychiatry Research)
Source: Psychiatry Research - July 6, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Cyrielle Derguy, Solenne Roux, Marine Portex, Katia M'bailara Source Type: research
Relationship between economic stress factors and stress, anxiety, and depression: Moderating role of social support
The financial crisis that emerged between 2007 and 2008 had a detrimental impact on the economies all around the world, namely in countries from southern Europe (e.g. Portugal) (Cabral, 2013). With problems in the banking system, a high sovereign debt, and an uncompetitive economy, Portugal requested financial assistance to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), European Commission (EC), and European Central Bank (ECB) in 2011 (Cabral, 2013). The financial assistance program was composed by a set of austerity measures that increased unemployment rates and led to the bankruptcy of several organizations (Statistics Portu...
Source: Psychiatry Research - July 6, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jo ão Viseu, Rita Leal, Saul Neves de Jesus, Patrícia Pinto, Pedro Pechorro, Esther Greenglass Source Type: research
Internet Addiction in Tibetan and Han Chinese middle school students: prevalence, demographics and quality of life
Technology has rapidly reshaped people's lives. The Internet has revolutionized communication, learning and entertainment leading to increased productivity (Bahrainian et al., 2014; Mihajlov and Vejmelka, 2017). However, excessive Internet use is emerging to be a serious health problem. Different terms, such as pathological Internet use (Morahan-Martin and Schumacher, 2000; Durkee et al., 2012), Internet use disorder (Brand et al., 2016; M üller et al., 2017), problematic Internet use (Odacı and Çelik, 2013; Spada, 2014; Vigna-Taglianti et al., 2017) and Internet addiction (IA) (Kuss et al., 2013; Kuss and Lopez-Fernand...
Source: Psychiatry Research - July 6, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Li Lu, Dan Dan Xu, Huan-Zhong Liu, Ling Zhang, Chee H. Ng, Gabor S. Ungvari, Feng-Rong An, Yu-Tao Xiang Source Type: research
Towards a Greater Understanding of Anxiety Sensitivity Across Groups: The Construct Validity of the Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3
Anxiety sensitivity refers to the fear of internal cues and external consequences of physiological sensations (Reiss and McNally, 1985). Anxiety sensitivity is distinct from anxiety symptoms and from the tendency to experience negative affect (McNally, 2002). To date, a growing body of evidence implicates anxiety sensitivity as a risk factor for a variety of mental health difficulties, including anxiety sympto ms and disorders (Naragon-Gainey, 2010; Olatunji and Wolitzky-Taylor, 2009), depression (Naragon-Gainey, 2010; Olatunji and Wolitzky-Taylor, 2009), suicidality (Capron et al., 2012), as well as substance use pr...
Source: Psychiatry Research - July 6, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Charles Jardin, Daniel J. Paulus, Lorra Garey, Brooke Kauffman, Jafar Bakhshaie, Kara Manning, Nubia A. Mayorga, Michael J. Zvolensky Source Type: research
Personality variables modify the relationship between childhood maltreatment history and poor functional outcomes
Childhood maltreatment is a highly prevalent global public health problem associated with life-long consequences. One quarter of adults report that they experienced childhood physical abuse, and 1 in 5 women report that they experienced childhood sexual abuse (World Health Organization Media Centre, 2017). Large sample studies assessing the long-term effects of childhood maltreatment, such as the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study, indicate that having a history of childhood maltreatment adversely affects social, medical, and psychiatric well-being th roughout one's life. (Source: Psychiatry Research)
Source: Psychiatry Research - July 6, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Lisa K Brents, G Andrew James, Joshua M Cisler, Clinton D Kilts Source Type: research
Prevalence and correlates of sleep disorders symptoms in psychiatric disorders
Sleep disturbances are commonly observed in the general population and in individuals with psychiatric illnesses. In fact, the highest prevalence of insomnia is observed in psychiatric patients (D. E. Ford& D. B. Kamerow, 1989). Those suffering from sleep disorders often present with symptoms of discontent with regard to quality of sleep, timing and sleep quantity(APA, 2013) and these symptoms have adverse impact on function and quality of life (W. V. McCall, B. A. Reboussin,& W. Cohen, 2000; A. (Source: Psychiatry Research)
Source: Psychiatry Research - July 6, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Aditi Hombali, Esmond Seow, Qi Yuan, Shi Hui Sherilyn Chang, Pratika Satghare, Sunita Kumar, Swapna Kamal Verma, Yee Ming Mok, Chong Siow Ann, Mythily Subramaniam Source Type: research
Connections that Moderate Risk of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury among Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI; deliberate destruction of body tissue without suicidal intent that is not socially sanctioned) represents a significant public health problem among adolescents (Muehlenkamp et al., 2012). In particular, vulnerable youth whose gender identity does not match their birth-assigned sex (transgender) and/or who are non-conforming to the gender they were assigned at birth (gender non-conforming) (TGNC) demonstrate greater risk of engaging in NSSI (Connolly et al., 2016). (Source: Psychiatry Research)
Source: Psychiatry Research - July 4, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Lindsay A. Taliaferro, Barbara J. McMorris, Marla E. Eisenberg Source Type: research
High serum levels of tenascin-C are associated with suicide attempts in depressed patients
Major depressive disorder is a crucial public health challenge and is considered the most significant cause of disability worldwide (Smith., 2014), contributing to soaring treatment costs and lost labor productivity (Beddington et al., 2008). The etiology and pathophysiology of depressive disorder remain poorly understood, and identifying new biological markers may bring deeper insights and improved diagnosis. (Source: Psychiatry Research)
Source: Psychiatry Research - July 4, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Rui Peng, Wen Dai, Yan Li Source Type: research
