Analyzing the Quality of Life in Individuals with Fragile X Syndrome in Relation to Sleep and Mental Health
This study included 119 individuals with Fragile X Syndrome who were given different cognitive examinations by a neuropsychologist or by parent-proxy questionnaires. This study focused on the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQoL), the Anxiety, Depression and Mood Scale (ADAMS), the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ), but did include other cognitive tests (Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales, Nonverbal IQ, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule). We identified significant associations between decreases in emotional, social and school domains of PedsQoL and the ADAMS subtests of Generalized Anxiety, Manic/Hy...
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Amrita Minhas Kerri Whitlock Cory Rosenfelt Julie Shatto Brittany Finlay Jennifer Zwicker Sarah Lippe Sebastien Jacquemont Randi Hagerman Kara Murias Francois V Bolduc Source Type: research
Developing psychological treatments for psychosis
Br J Psychiatry. 2024 May;224(5):147-149. doi: 10.1192/bjp.2024.5. Epub 2024 Apr 23.ABSTRACTEvidence shows that talking with patients about psychotic experiences can be beneficial. The key question is therefore: which psychological methods can help patients most? This editorial presents ten principles for the design and development of effective psychological treatments. These principles are perceptible characteristics of successful interventions.PMID:38652062 | DOI:10.1192/bjp.2024.5 (Source: The British Journal of Psychiatry for Mental Science)
Source: The British Journal of Psychiatry for Mental Science - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Daniel Freeman Source Type: research
A psychiatrist on the cusp of independence: Owen Berkeley-Hill on how to nudge social change in India, Jain et al
Br J Psychiatry. 2024 May;224(5):179. doi: 10.1192/bjp.2024.27. Epub 2024 Apr 23.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38652063 | DOI:10.1192/bjp.2024.27 (Source: The British Journal of Psychiatry for Mental Science)
Source: The British Journal of Psychiatry for Mental Science - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sanjeev Jain Alok Sarin Source Type: research
The role of psychosis and clozapine load in excessive checking in treatment-resistant schizophrenia: longitudinal observational study
CONCLUSIONS: We elucidated different phases of the complex interplay of psychosis and compulsions, which may inform clinicians' therapeutic decisions.PMID:38652060 | DOI:10.1192/bjp.2024.30 (Source: The British Journal of Psychiatry for Mental Science)
Source: The British Journal of Psychiatry for Mental Science - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Emilio Fernandez-Egea Shanquan Chen Estela Sang üesa Patricia Gass ó Marjan Biria James Plaistow Isaac Jarratt-Barnham Nuria Segarra Sergi Mas Maria-Pilar Ribate Cristina B Garc ía Naomi A Fineberg Yulia Worbe Rudolf N Cardinal Trevor W Robbins Source Type: research
The Russian poet Marina Tsvetaeva (26 September 1892 to 31 August 1941): attachment, politics and suicide - Psychiatry in literature
Br J Psychiatry. 2024 May;224(5):146. doi: 10.1192/bjp.2023.162. Epub 2024 Apr 23.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38652061 | DOI:10.1192/bjp.2023.162 (Source: The British Journal of Psychiatry for Mental Science)
Source: The British Journal of Psychiatry for Mental Science - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: George Ikkos Source Type: research
The Oedipal dynamic of 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' (from < em > Fantasia < /em > , 1940) - Psychiatry in film
Br J Psychiatry. 2024 May;224(5):149. doi: 10.1192/bjp.2024.10. Epub 2024 Apr 23.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38652059 | DOI:10.1192/bjp.2024.10 (Source: The British Journal of Psychiatry for Mental Science)
Source: The British Journal of Psychiatry for Mental Science - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Frederick Arthur Jack Simon Source Type: research
Effects of Recreational Cannabis Legalization on Mental Health: Scoping Review
CONCLUSIONS: Clinicians, researchers, and policy makers need to collaborate to address the research gaps and to develop evidence-based policies that reflect a thorough understanding of the effects associated with RCL.PMID:38650490 | DOI:10.1176/appi.ps.20230434 (Source: Psychiatric Services)
Source: Psychiatric Services - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Alexandra Fortier In ès Zouaoui Alexandre Dumais St éphane Potvin Source Type: research
Prevalence of Opioid Use Disorder and Opioid Overdose Rates Among People With Mental Illness
CONCLUSIONS: These findings underscore the importance of providing opioid use disorder screening and treatment for patients receiving psychiatric services.PMID:38650488 | DOI:10.1176/appi.ps.20230338 (Source: Psychiatric Services)
Source: Psychiatric Services - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Qingxian Chen Manesh Gopaldas Felipe Castillo Emily Leckman-Westin Edward V Nunes Frances R Levin Molly T Finnerty Source Type: research
Hardnekkige aanhoudende lichamelijke klachten in de huisartsenpraktijk
CONCLUSION: Almost every GP experiences problems in the care for patients with persevering PPS. Mental health care professionals can support the GP better, by optimizing options for consultation and referral.PMID:38650528 (Source: Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie)
Source: Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: S Rutten M Hulscher R E Boeschoten I Keuning J F van Eck van der Sluijs M Rikkers C den Boer J Maarseveen T Olde Hartman L M Tak Source Type: research
ChatGPT in mental health care
CONCLUSION: ChatGPT has the potential to significantly transform MHC, from streamlining administrative tasks to enhancing therapeutic contact. Aspects such as privacy and information accuracy should be central in its implementation. While current scientific evidence is still quite limited, ChatGPT already offers possibilities that should now be utilized by healthcare professionals. It is crucial that therapists form an opinion about ChatGPT, and institutions should be willing to invest in this innovative technology.PMID:38650514 (Source: Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie)
Source: Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: B C van der Meer Source Type: research
Aftershocks; about the psychological consequences of gas extraction in Groningen
CONCLUSION: The knowledge available within psychiatry and psychology about the development and treatment of psychological complaints should play a role in researching and improving the well-being and the mental health of those affected by the gas extraction problem, now and in the future.PMID:38650513 (Source: Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie)
Source: Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Y Meesters R A Schoevers Source Type: research
Experiential acceptance in the treatment of complex somatic symptom disorder
CONCLUSION: The current study demonstrates that an increase in experiential acceptance goes hand in hand with an improvement in mental health and general health perception. These results indicate the potential importance of acceptance-based treatment in patients with complex SSD. Experimental research with more frequent measurements is needed to test a temporal relationship between (first) increased acceptance and (then) improved quality of life.PMID:38650510 (Source: Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie)
Source: Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: P J Herremans J F van Eck van der Sluijs R Geenen J H Houtveen Source Type: research
A qualitative study of shared decision making related to psychotropic drugs in adolescence
CONCLUSION: When we ask adolescents about their experience with SDM, we can learn the following:- Involve parents, but always tailor this to the individual adolescent and his context. – Put the adolescent at the center. – Dwell on the adolescent’s view on psychotropic drugs.PMID:38650508 (Source: Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie)
Source: Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: S Pillen I Glazemakers S Bal Source Type: research
Recovery at an Adult Psychiatric Day Hospital-A Qualitative Interview Study Describing Patients' Experiences
Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2024 Apr 23:1-6. doi: 10.1080/01612840.2024.2330565. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPsychiatric Day Hospitals offer time-limited active treatment programmes that are therapeutically intensive, coordinated, and with structured clinical services within a stable environment. No previous studies have described patients' experiences of recovery-oriented care at a Psychiatric Day Hospital in a Swedish or Nordic healthcare context. The aim of the study was to explore patients' experiences of a Psychiatric Day Hospital with focus on patient recovery. A qualitative method was used; 12 in-depth interviews wer...
Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing - April 23, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Marie Mellerup Karin Sj öström Karin Örmon Source Type: research
Monitoring Persons' Rights to Equal Care: Registered nurses' Experiences of Caring for People with Mental Ill-Health and Somatic Comorbidity in Psychiatric Outpatient Care
Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2024 Apr 23:1-9. doi: 10.1080/01612840.2024.2335915. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPersons with severe mental ill-health die early from preventable physical ill-health. Registered nurses in psychiatric outpatient care play a key role in improving persons' physical health, and it is important to examine how they view their responsibility, their experiences of care, and the obstacles they meet in providing person-centred care. The purpose of this study was to explore registered nurses' experiences of caring for persons with mental ill-health and somatic comorbidity in psychiatric outpatient care, usi...
Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing - April 23, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Helena Antonsson Sabine Bj örk Emma Rezai Camilla Sehlstedt Jenny Molin Source Type: research
