Combat military service and male depression: The relationship between social support, PTSD, and male depression following combat military service
CONCLUSION: Greater attention to social support, PTSD, and aspects of male depression could assist the development of intervention and therapeutic programs and also help to prevent the misdiagnosis of depression among military veterans.PMID:38351685 | DOI:10.1177/00207640241231216 (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry - February 14, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Michael Weinberg Shai Shorer Doron Marom Lihi Cohen Miri Cohen Source Type: research

Attachment styles and associated psychosocial factors in patients at ultra-high risk for psychosis: A systematic review
CONCLUSION: Early detection of patients with UHR and insecure attachment is crucial, since early intervention to address symptoms, mentalization, and attachment is feasible and may lead to an improvement in the remaining associated psychosocial related factors (secure style: better global functioning and less affective and anxious symptoms). PROSPERO ID440957.PMID:38343189 | DOI:10.1177/00207640231224661 (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry - February 12, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sara Barbeito Roc ío Gómez-Juncal Patricia Vega Juan Antonio Becerra Eleni Petkari Ana Gonz ález-Pinto Teresa S ánchez-Gutiérrez Source Type: research

Experiences of returning to work in patients with schizophrenia after treatment: A longitudinal qualitative study
CONCLUSION: The experience of RTW is a dynamic process with great challenges in each phase, patients with schizophrenia have been deeply affected by what they have experienced. There is an urgent need to ensure that existing community and social support is integrated into daily care to support patients with schizophrenia to RTW successful. The findings of this study also suggest relevant departments and employers should be aware of the barriers to RTW for patients with schizophrenia, and take certain measures to change the current situation.PMID:38343195 | DOI:10.1177/00207640231223423 (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry - February 12, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jin Song Yu-Xin Zhang Meng-Nan Qin Jia-Xin Ren Yan-Nan Jia Hong Yu Yu-Qiu Zhou Source Type: research

Self, spirituality and social psychiatry
Int J Soc Psychiatry. 2024 Feb;70(1):3-5. doi: 10.1177/00207640241229134.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38344817 | DOI:10.1177/00207640241229134 (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry - February 12, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Dinesh Bhugra Antonio Ventriglio Source Type: research

Internalized stigma: Social support, coping, psychological distress, and mental well-being among older adults in Ghana
CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed the importance of social support and coping to attaining mental well-being among older adults. This study provides insights into the development of tailored interventions aimed at improving social support and problem-focused coping among older Ghanaian adults facing internalized stigma, and it also establishes a base for future research.PMID:38327024 | DOI:10.1177/00207640241227128 (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry - February 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mabel Oti-Boadi Johnny Andoh-Arthur Kwamina Abekah-Carter Daniel Naawenkangua Abukuri Source Type: research

Influence of stress, anxiety, and depression on sleep quality and academic performance of medical students in Fallujah University, Iraq
CONCLUSION: Mental health problems are prevalent among medical students represented by the study sample, and are significantly correlated to the students' academic performance.PMID:38327031 | DOI:10.1177/00207640241229381 (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry - February 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Hajer Mj Al Ani Ameel F Al Shawi Riyadh K Lafta Omnia Abdulqadir Sarah Nadhim Shaffa Abdulkarim Source Type: research

Self-stigma, religiosity, and perceived social support in people with recent-onset psychosis in the Islamic Republic of Iran: Associations with symptom severity and psychosocial functioning
CONCLUSION: This study shows that self-stigma, religiosity and perceived social support were associated with symptom severity and clinician-rated as well as self-reported psychosocial functioning in an Iranian cohort of people with recent-onset psychosis. The findings extend previous evidence on these psychosocial factors to one of the largest countries in the Middle East, and suggest that it may be worthwhile to develop strategies aimed at tackling stigma around psychosis and integrate the role of religiosity and social support in mental ill-health prevention and therapy.PMID:38312047 | DOI:10.1177/00207640231221090 (Sour...
Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry - February 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: M Djordjevic S Farhang M Shirzadi S B Mousavi R Bruggeman A Malek A Mohagheghi F Ranjbar A R Shafiee-Kandjani H E Jongsma W Veling Source Type: research

Determinants of intentions to seek formal mental health help among Palestinian adolescents in Israel
CONCLUSIONS: This study underscores the critical role of trust in formal sources of information and MHL in seeking formal help among adolescents from ethnic minorities. Interventions aiming to improve access to mental health-related information, address and enhance attitudes, and foster trust in formal professionals and institutions may contribute to an increased tendency for formal mental health help-seeking among this population and others.PMID:38312061 | DOI:10.1177/00207640231224658 (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry - February 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Fareeda Abo-Rass Ora Nakash Bizu Gelaye Anwar Khatib Hanan AboJabel Source Type: research

Longitudinal outcomes of a work inclusion program in mental health departments in the city of Milan
CONCLUSIONS: PIR-TR106 represents a territorial employment inclusion program with progressively increasing effectiveness and specificity, as suggested by changes in outcomes during the 8-year observation. The adaptive capacity and sustainability of the intervention are worth further investigation.PMID:38312065 | DOI:10.1177/00207640231217177 (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry - February 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Simone Vanzetto Andrea Quarenghi Alberto Varinelli Chiara Dragoni Dario Conti Maria Boscacci Giuseppe Carr à Mauro Percudani Carla Morganti Orsola Gambini Valentina Barbieri Paolo Brambilla Matteo Lazzaretti Paola Rubelli Claudio Mencacci Antonio Fusi Ca Source Type: research

Systematic review and meta-analysis of internalised stigma and stigma resistance in patients with psychosis: The impact of individualism-collectivism culture and other individual factors
CONCLUSION: Internalised stigma in psychosis is ubiquitous worldwide and high collectivism culture may be related with high internalised stigma. With the presence of multiple individual factors related to internalised stigma, intervention programmes to reduce internalised stigma should consider focussing on both macro- and micro-level factors.PMID:38279534 | DOI:10.1177/00207640231216924 (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry - January 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Min Yi Sum Charmaine Tsz Wing Wong Sin Ting Chu Angel Li Athena Hoi Ting Lee Eric Yu Hai Chen Sherry Kit Wa Chan Source Type: research

Network analysis of pandemic fatigue symptoms in samples from five South American countries
CONCLUSIONS: This study is the first to provide information on how pandemic fatigue symptoms were related during the COVID-19 pandemic.PMID:38279537 | DOI:10.1177/00207640231223430 (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry - January 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tom ás Caycho-Rodríguez Julio Torales Jos é Ventura-León Iv án Barrios Marcela Waisman-Campos Alexandra Terrazas-Landivar Laura Viola Lindsey W Vilca Agueda Mu ñoz-Del-Carpio-Toia Source Type: research

Comparing stigma between French people experiencing schizophrenia versus bipolar disorders
CONCLUSIONS: Public health policies should take into account the strong perception of actual discrimination of people experiencing schizophrenia, with capitalizing on what seems beneficial for people experiencing bipolar disorders.PMID:38279558 | DOI:10.1177/00207640231223428 (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry - January 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: M Villani V Kovess-Masf éty Source Type: research

The relationship between climate change anxiety and psychotic experiences is mediated by death anxiety
CONCLUSION: Drawing from the present preliminary findings, the key tentative recommendation is that addressing death anxiety might alleviate the association between CCA and PEs. In addition, government decision-makers need to recognize the necessity of considering climate change implications on mental health in policy and decision-making.PMID:38279578 | DOI:10.1177/00207640231221102 (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry - January 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Feten Fekih-Romdhane Diana Malaeb Alvaro Postigo Fouad Sakr Mariam Dabbous Sami El Khatib Sahar Obeid Souheil Hallit Source Type: research

Sleep quality and mental health differences following Syria-Turkey earthquakes: A cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: This study reveals higher rates of poor sleep quality and major depressive episodes among earthquake-affected individuals, especially women. Age, education, and gender contribute to these outcomes. Targeted interventions and comprehensive mental health support are crucial for post-earthquake recovery.PMID:38279595 | DOI:10.1177/00207640231223432 (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry - January 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Jamal Ataya Jameel Soqia Jawdat Ataya Rama AlMhasneh Duaa Batesh Doaa Alkhadraa Hani Albokaai Mohamad Morjan Source Type: research

Mental health literacy as a barrier and facilitator for service use: Qualitative inquiry among Palestinian Bedouins in Israel
CONCLUSIONS: Interventions aimed at increasing the use of mental health services among Bedouins and reducing racial/ethnic disparities should increase knowledge in culturally adapted ways, especially regarding professionals and services, and change negative attitudes such as mental health treatment as ineffective or bonus.PMID:38279598 | DOI:10.1177/00207640231223433 (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry - January 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Fareeda Abo-Rass Sarah Abu-Kaf Ora Nakash Orna Braun-Lewensohn Source Type: research