Attitudes toward psychopharmacology among hospitalized patients from diverse ethno-cultural backgrounds.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the high prevalence of co-morbid substance use among mental health service users (dual diagnosis), very few mental health workers in the UK have had training and/or clinical experience to equip them to deliver targeted interventions to this client group. METHOD:In a randomised controlled trial of tr...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Hughes E,Wanigaratne S,Gournay K,Johnson S,Thornicroft G,Finch E,Marshall J,Smith N

更新日期：2008-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although massive studies have explored the risk factors of suicidal ideation (SI), the prevalence of SI and its associated factors in the hypertensive individuals are largely unknown. This study aims to investigate the factors associated with SI in the hypertensive individuals. METHODS:Three thousand nine h...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Ge D,Zhang X,Guo X,Chu J,Sun L,Zhou C

更新日期：2019-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surveys on prescription patterns for antipsychotics in the Scandinavian public health system are scarce despite the prevalent use of these drugs. The clinical differences between antipsychotic drugs are mainly in the areas of safety and tolerability, and international guidelines for the treatment of schizoph...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Kroken RA,Johnsen E,Ruud T,Wentzel-Larsen T,Jørgensen HA

更新日期：2009-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abnormalities in vocal expression during a depressed episode have frequently been reported in people with depression, but less is known about if these abnormalities only exist in special situations. In addition, the impacts of irrelevant demographic variables on voice were uncontrolled in previous studies. T...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Wang J,Zhang L,Liu T,Pan W,Hu B,Zhu T

更新日期：2019-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Though several epidemiological surveys of psychiatric disorders have been carried out in China, only a few of them are concerned about the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in central Hunan and reveal the distribution of common psychiatric disorders and their comorbidities. METHODS:Achenbach's Child Behav...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Shen YM,Chan BSM,Liu JB,Zhou YY,Cui XL,He YQ,Fang YM,Xiang YT,Luo XR

更新日期：2018-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current literature on Eating Disorders (EDs) is devoid of evidence-based findings providing support to effective treatments, mostly for anorexia nervosa (AN). This lack of successful guidelines may play a role in making these disorders even more resistant. In fact, many individuals do not respond to the avai...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Abbate-Daga G,Amianto F,Delsedime N,De-Bacco C,Fassino S

更新日期：2013-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fluid intelligence deficits affect executive functioning and social behaviors in patients with schizophrenia. To help clinicians manage fluid intelligence deficits, a psychometrically sound measure is needed. The purposes of this study were to examine the test-retest reliability and convergent validity of th...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Chen KW,Lee YC,Yu TY,Cheng LJ,Chao CY,Hsieh CL

更新日期：2021-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Information technologies such as websites, mobile phone applications, and virtual reality programs have been shown to deliver innovative and effective treatments for mental illness. Much of the research studying electronic mental health interventions focuses on symptom reduction; however, to facilitate the i...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Forchuk C,Reiss JP,O'Regan T,Ethridge P,Donelle L,Rudnick A

更新日期：2015-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Symptoms such as medically unexplained vaginal discharge (MUVD) are common and bothersome, leading to potentially unnecessary use of resources. METHODS:A community-based individually randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a relatively simple, culturally appropriate multi-component interv...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Kobeissi L,Mahfoud Z,Khoury B,El Kak F,Ghantous Z,Khawaja M,Nakkash R,Ramia S,Zurayk H,Araya R,Peters TJ

更新日期：2012-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The term "loss-of-only-child family" means that the only child in a family passed away or is disabled due to an accident or other events. The parents who cannot conceive or do not adopt another child, are known as Shidu parents in China. This study compares the physical and mental health of Shidu parents wit...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Yin Q,Shang Z,Zhou N,Wu L,Liu G,Yu X,Zhang H,Xue H,Liu W

更新日期：2018-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Screening children for behavioural difficulties requires the use of a tool that is culturally valid. We explored the cross-cultural acceptability and utility of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire for pre-school children (aged 3-5) as perceived by families in New Zealand. METHODS:A qualitative inte...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Kersten P,Dudley M,Nayar S,Elder H,Robertson H,Tauroa R,McPherson KM

更新日期：2016-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depression and anxiety result in psychological distress, which can further affect mental status and quality of life in stroke patients. Exploring the associations between positive psychological variables and symptoms of psychological distress following stroke is of great significance for further psychologica...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Wang X,Shang S,Yang H,Ai H,Wang Y,Chang S,Sha X,Wang L,Jiang X

更新日期：2019-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Debate is ongoing about what role, if any, variation in the serotonin transporter linked polymorphic region (5-HTTLPR) plays in depression. Some studies report an interaction between 5-HTTLPR variation and stressful life events affecting the risk for depression, others report a main effect of 5-HTTLPR variat...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Culverhouse RC,Bowes L,Breslau N,Nurnberger JI Jr,Burmeister M,Fergusson DM,Munafò M,Saccone NL,Bierut LJ,5-HTTLPR, Stress, and Depression Consortium.

更新日期：2013-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Accurate diagnosis of delirium is very important for prevention and treatment. Present study was designed to validate the 3-Minute Diagnostic Interview for CAM-defined Delirium Chinese version (3D-CAM-CN) in surgical ICU patients. METHODS:In this prospective diagnostic study, the 3D-CAM was translated into ...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Mu DL,Ding PP,Zhou SZ,Liu MJ,Sun XY,Li XY,Wang DX

更新日期：2020-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) is a promising approach to the prevention and reduction of depressive symptoms among adolescents. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of disseminating a self-directed internet-based mental health intervention (MoodGYM) in senior high s...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Lillevoll KR,Vangberg HC,Griffiths KM,Waterloo K,Eisemann MR

更新日期：2014-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spirituality has received increased attention in the psychiatric literature; however, it remains underexplored on a global level. Knowledge about spirituality of persons with schizophrenia is often hampered by positive and negative symptoms, which limit their expression of spiritual needs and shift mental-he...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Ho RT,Chan CK,Lo PH,Wong PH,Chan CL,Leung PP,Chen EY

更新日期：2016-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since 2009 some German health insurance companies have implemented integrated mental health care services along the principles of assertive community treatment in collaboration with local mental health service providers across Germany. Focus of this study is the analysis of effectiveness and cost-effectivene...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Stierlin AS,Herder K,Helmbrecht MJ,Prinz S,Walendzik J,Holzmann M,Becker T,Schützwohl M,Kilian R

更新日期：2014-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe mental disorders like psychotic disorders including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders have a 12-month-prevalence of 2.6, bipolar disorders of 1.5% in Germany. The relapse risk is high; so many patients need intensive monitoring and lifelong treatment. A high medication adherence is essential...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Stentzel U,Grabe HJ,Strobel L,Penndorf P,Langosch J,Freyberger HJ,Hoffmann W,van den Berg N

更新日期：2015-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescence has been described as comorbid condition in affective or anxiety disorders, as well as borderline personality disorder (BPD) and is a risk factor for later suicide attempts. Prevalence rates of NSSI decline steeply from adolescence to young adulthood. Yet, to the...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Groschwitz RC,Plener PL,Kaess M,Schumacher T,Stoehr R,Boege I

更新日期：2015-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Opioid maintenance treatment (OMT) is associated with reduced crime among heroin users, but little is known about how crime changes during different phases of treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate changes in criminal convictions on a day-to-day basis before and after entry or discharge from OMT...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Bukten A,Røislien J,Skurtveit S,Waal H,Gossop M,Clausen T

更新日期：2013-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antipsychotic medications are the first-line pharmacological intervention for severe mental illnesses (SMI) such as schizophrenia and other psychoses, while also being used to relieve distress and treat neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia. Our aim was to examine the factors relating to antipsychotic prescr...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Heald AH,Stedman M,Farman S,Khine C,Davies M,De Hert M,Taylor D

更新日期：2020-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate psychometric properties of the Clinical Decision Making Style (CDMS) scale which measures general preferences for decision making as well as preferences regarding the provision of information to the patient from the perspectives of people with severe mental i...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Puschner B,Neumann P,Jordan H,Slade M,Fiorillo A,Giacco D,Egerházi A,Ivánka T,Bording MK,Sørensen HØ,Bär A,Kawohl W,Loos S,CEDAR study group.

更新日期：2013-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To date, very few nationwide studies addressing the way in which mental health services are addressing the current pandemics have been published. The present paper reports data obtained from a survey relating to the Italian mental health system conducted during the first phase of the Covid-19 epidemic. METH...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Carpiniello B,Tusconi M,Zanalda E,Di Sciascio G,Di Giannantonio M,Executive Committee of The Italian Society of Psychiatry.

更新日期：2020-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Weight gain is commonly observed during psychotropic treatments for chronic forms of severe mental illness and is most rapid during the early treatment phases. All formats of behavioural weight intervention programmes have suggested that weight gain can be prevented or reversed in some patients. There is no ...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Bushe CJ,McNamara D,Haley C,McCrossan MF,Devitt P

更新日期：2008-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women exposed to gender-based violence (GBV) experience a high rate of common mental disorders and suicidal behaviour ("mental disturbance"). Little is known however about the timing of onset of mental disturbance following first exposure to GBV amongst women with no prior mental disorder. METHODS:The analy...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Rees S,Steel Z,Creamer M,Teesson M,Bryant R,McFarlane AC,Mills KL,Slade T,Carragher N,O'Donnell M,Forbes D,Silove D

更新日期：2014-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increased mortality rates among previous child and adolescent psychiatry (CAP) patients have been found in Scandinavian studies up to the 1980s. The suicide risk in this group has been estimated to be almost five times higher than expected. This article addresses two questions: Do Swedish CAP patients contin...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Engqvist U,Rydelius PA

更新日期：2006-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder affecting more than 21 million worldwide. In Indonesia, 14.3% of households have a patient with a mental disorder, and the majority of these are in rural areas. Family members in Indonesia use repressive social measures like pasung (physical restraint and confinemen...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Laila NH,Mahkota R,Shivalli S,Bantas K,Krianto T

更新日期：2019-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with mental illness are frequently treated in primary care, where Primary Care Providers (PCPs) report feeling ill-equipped to manage their care. Team-based models of care improve outcomes for patients with mental illness, but multiple barriers limit adoption. Barriers include practical issues and p...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Loeb DF,Monson SP,Lockhart S,Depue C,Ludman E,Nease DE Jr,Binswanger IA,Kline DM,de Gruy FV,Good DG,Bayliss EA

更新日期：2019-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have suggested that the activity of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) and the dopamine (DA) release in the striatum has an inverse relationship. One would attribute this relationship primarily to the circuitry comprised of the glutamatergic projection from the PFC to the striatum and the GABAergic ...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Tanaka S

更新日期：2010-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Good sibling relationships in adulthood are known to be a protective factor for mental health. The present study examined and compared the relationships of siblings with either a healthy brother or sister or one experiencing schizophrenia. METHODS:In the first phase, we ran a statistical comparison of the t...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Plessis L,Wilquin H,Pavani JB,Bouteyre E

更新日期：2020-03-13 00:00:00