Direct and indirect effects of exercise on posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms: A longitudinal study
Emerging evidence suggests that exercise may have beneficial effects on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and that this relationship may be indirectly affected by sleep, pain, and alcohol/substance use. The present study examined the longitudinal direct and indirect effects of exercise on PTSD symptoms. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - June 26, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: James W. Whitworth, Lynette L. Craft, Shira I. Dunsiger, Joseph T. Ciccolo Source Type: research

Alternative treatment strategies for catatonia: A systematic review
Catatonia is a commonly encountered syndrome, affecting 10 –20% of various psychiatric populations and carrying significant medical co-morbidities. However, there are few established alternative treatment strategies when benzodiazepines are ineffective and electroconvulsive therapy is unavailable. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - June 26, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Scott R. Beach, Federico Gomez-Bernal, Jeff C. Huffman, Gregory L. Fricchione Tags: Review article Source Type: research

A pilot randomized controlled trial of aerobic exercise as an adjunct to OCD treatment
The purpose of the current study was to conduct a randomized controlled trial testing the efficacy of aerobic exercise for decreasing OCD symptom severity, other mental health outcomes, and increasing exercise behaviors and cardiorespiratory fitness among individuals with OCD. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - June 22, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ana M. Abrantes, Richard A. Brown, David R. Strong, Nicole McLaughlin, Sarah L. Garnaat, Maria Mancebo, Deborah Riebe, Julie Desaulniers, Agustin G. Yip, Steven Rasmussen, Benjamin Greenberg Source Type: research

Response to: Mild to moderate clozapine-induced gastrointestinal hypomotility should not require cessation of clozapine
We appreciate the input about the nomenclature and the risk of premature withdrawal of clozapine. In general most articles that refer to CIGH usually append it with the term severe or lethal and the discussion in the literature of CIGH reflects life-threatening cases. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - June 20, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Stephen West, David Rowbotham, Glen Xiong, Chris Kenedi Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Reengagement in PTSD psychotherapy: A case-control study
This study sought to identify patient characteristics and care processes related to reengagement in VA psychotherapy. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - June 20, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Katherine R. Buchholz, Kipling M. Bohnert, Paul N. Pfeiffer, Marcia Valenstein, Dara Ganoczy, RaeAnn E. Anderson, Rebecca K. Sripada Source Type: research

Insomnia as an additional clinical correlate of suicidal ideation after stroke
Suicide-related behaviors are frequent among stroke survivors [1]. In a recent systematic review and meta-analysis [2], it has been shown that about one out of eight subjects suffering from stroke may have suicidal ideation afterward (i.e., thinking about, considering or planning suicide). Findings, based on 15 studies including 13 independent samples and 10,400 unique subjects, showed a pooled proportion of suicidal ideation of 11.8% (7.4% to 16.2%). Suicidal ideation was less likely in stroke survivors who were married, employed and had higher education levels. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - June 19, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Francesco Bartoli, Massimo Clerici, Cristina Crocamo, Giuseppe Carr à Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Mild to moderate clozapine-induced gastrointestinal hypomotility should not require cessation of clozapine
We read the review on clozapine-induced gastrointestinal hypomotility (CIGH) by West et al. [1] with interest and welcome the further highlighting of this adverse effect spectrum. However, the authors ’ use of the term CIGH is misleading and the recommendation to withdraw clozapine in people with CIGH may seriously disadvantage people experiencing treatment-resistant schizophrenia. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - June 15, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Susanna Every-Palmer, Pete M. Ellis, Robert J. Flanagan, Trino Baptista Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research

The prevalence of depression and the accuracy of depression screening tools in migraine patients
Migraine and depression are common comorbid conditions. The purpose of this study was to assess how well the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) perform as depression screening tools in patients with migraine. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - June 14, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Farnaz Amoozegar, Scott B. Patten, Werner J. Becker, Andrew G.M. Bulloch, Kirsten M. Fiest, W. Jeptha Davenport, Christopher R. Carroll, Nathalie Jette Source Type: research

Effects of a randomized exercise trial on physical activity, psychological distress and quality of life in older adults
Evidence suggests improvements in positive psychological health indices (e.g., self-esteem) may explain the relationship between physical activity and quality of life (QoL) in older adults. Less is known about the role of reductions in negative psychological health indices (e.g., depression). The present study examined the effects of changes in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and psychological distress on change in QoL in older adults enrolled in an exercise program. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - June 14, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Elizabeth A. Awick, Diane K. Ehlers, Susan Agui ñaga, Ana M. Daugherty, Arthur F. Kramer, Edward McAuley Source Type: research

Postoperative delirium in total joint arthroplasty patients
Wenliang Chen et al. conducted a study titled as ‘Prevalence and risk factors for postoperative delirium in total joint arthroplasty patients: A prospective study’ [1]. The authors must be complimented for conducting this study to investigate the prevalence and analysis of the potential risk factors including general characteristics and hemato logical variables, for postoperative delirium (PD) in patients undergoing both hip and knee arthroplasty, as only few studies have focused on the risk factors for both of them and with the prospective design. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - June 14, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Brajesh Mahawer, Navratan Suthar Tags: Letter to editor Source Type: research

Description of a multi-university education and collaborative care child psychiatry access program: New York State's CAP PC
This report adds to the small literature on collaborative care programs and describes one large program that covers most of New York state. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - June 7, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: D.L. Kaye, V. Fornari, M. Scharf, W. Fremont, R. Zuckerbrot, C. Foley, T. Hargrave, B.A. Smith, J. Wallace, G. Blakeslee, J. Petras, S. Sengupta, J. Singarayer, A. Cogswell, I. Bhatia, P. Jensen Source Type: research

Mental health consequences of exercise withdrawal: A systematic review
A sedentary lifestyle has been associated with mental health disorders. Many medical conditions result in the cessation of exercise, which may increase the risk of developing mental health problems. The purpose of this article is to systematically review the literature examining the effects of exercise withdrawal on mental health. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - June 5, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ali A. Weinstein, Christine Koehmstedt, Willem J. Kop Tags: Review article Source Type: research

Evaluation of the potential benefits of exercise on cognition in major depressive disorder
Cognitive impairment is increasingly recognized as a significant symptom in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). While exercise is already recommended in many treatment guidelines for patients with MDD and has been shown to improve cognition in other disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, schizophrenia), limited research is available evaluating the effect of exercise on cognition in MDD. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - June 5, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tracy L. Greer, Jennifer L. Furman, Madhukar H. Trivedi Tags: Review article Source Type: research

How changes in physical activity relate to fatigue interference, mood, and quality of life during treatment for non-metastatic breast cancer
Physical activity (PA) following surgery for breast cancer may improve depressive symptoms and quality of life (QoL) via reduction in fatigue-related daily interference (FRDI). Less is known about how change in PA may relate to these psychosocial factors throughout the course of treatment. In a secondary analysis of a previous psychosocial intervention trial, we examined relationships between change in PA, depressive symptoms, and functional QoL, as mediated by change in FRDI, and whether naturally occurring change in PA provided benefit independent of the intervention. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - May 29, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Hannah M. Fisher, Jamie Jacobs, Chloe J. Taub, Suzanne Lechner, John E. Lewis, Charles S. Carver, Bonnie B. Blomberg, Michael H. Antoni Source Type: research

The tense, the hostile and the distressed: multidimensional psychosocial risk profiles based on the ESC interview in coronary artery disease patients - the THORESCI study
While single psychosocial factors have been associated with cardiovascular outcomes, it is still unclear how they cluster. Therefore, we examined whether latent multidimensional psychosocial risk profiles could be identified in the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) psychosocial screening interview. Additionally we examined whether these profiles were associated with specific characteristics. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)
Source: General Hospital Psychiatry - May 22, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Eveline van Montfort, Johan Denollet, Jeroen K. Vermunt, Jos Widdershoven, Nina Kupper Source Type: research