Effect of clozapine on psychological outcomes of caregivers of patients with treatment resistant schizophrenia.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and type-2-diabetes in patients with psychiatric disorders. METHODS:A population-based study was conducted using the Swedish national health registries. Patients were identified from the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) in 20 primary care centers and w...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Bent-Ennakhil N,Cécile Périer M,Sobocki P,Gothefors D,Johansson G,Milea D,Empana JP

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies conducted outside of Scandinavia indicate that most adolescents with substance misuse problems suffer from co-morbid mental disorders. The present study assessed the mental health of adolescents seeking help for substance misuse problems in a large Swedish city. Parents' mental health was also examined. The sa...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Hodgins S,Tengström A,Bylin S,Göranson M,Hagen L,Janson M,Larsson A,Lundgren-Andersson C,Lundmark C,Norell E,Pedersen H

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to examine the factor structure and the validity of the Finnish version of the 20-item Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20). As part of the Northern Finland 1966 Birth Cohort Project, the TAS-20 was presented to a sample of 5034 31-year old persons. A confirmatory factor analysis showed that th...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Joukamaa M,Miettunen J,Kokkonen P,Koskinen M,Julkunen J,Kauhanen J,Jokelainen J,Veijola J,Läksy K,Järvelin MR

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The exact mechanisms for antipsychotic-induced extrapyramidal side-effects have remained obscure despite intensive research. Previous studies have highlighted a central role for nigral dopamine D(2) receptors in the control of motor functions. AIMS:The aim of the present study was to examine relationships b...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Tuppurainen H,Kuikka JT,Viinamäki H,Husso M,Tiihonen J

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hoarding is common in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and OCD with hoarding may have poorer prognostic features than OCD without hoarding. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between multifaceted impulsivity and hoarding symptoms in individuals with OCD. This relationship is importa...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Tumkaya S,Yucens B,Mart M,Tezcan D,Kashyap H

更新日期：2020-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Schizophrenia causes great suffering for patients and families. Today, patients are treated with medications, but unfortunately many still have persistent symptoms and an impaired quality of life. During the last 20 years of research in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for schizophrenia, evidence has been ...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Sarin F,Wallin L

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High levels of childhood traumatic experiences have been observed among substance abusers. There has been insufficient study of the effects of childhood trauma in adulthood. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to research the relationship between childhood trauma, self-esteem, and levels of depression and an...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Ekinci S,Kandemir H

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the article: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) are involved in the processes of neurogenesis, synaptic plasticity, learning and memory. Growing number of studies shows a relationship between BDNF or MMP-9 and schizophrenia. Also, BDNF and MMP-9 levels may be...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Arabska J,Margulska A,Strzelecki D,Wysokiński A

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to assess the self-concept using the Offer Self-Image Questionnaire (OSIQ) in groups of Finnish adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, and a normal control group without an eating disorder. A total of 135 adolescent girls aged 16-21 (10 with anorexia nervosa, 10 with ...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Erkolahti RK,Saarijärvi S,Ilonen T,Hagman H

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Rorschach Inkblot Method is regarded as an important clinical instrument for detailed diagnostic description of the integrative capacities of individuals in psychotic states and as an instrument for measuring progression in the course of treatment. AIMS:To describe relevant Rorschach variables at baseli...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Rosenbaum B,Andersen PB,Knudsen PB,Lorentzen P

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to analyse outcome, time to remission, and predictors of time to remission in a cohort of Danish eating disorder patients. Seventy-eight patients (35 anorexic, 30 bulimic and 13 unspecified eating disorder patients) were interviewed 2(1/2) years after initial assessment. Method of asse...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Clausen L

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with schizophrenia suffer from wide range of deficits in neurocognitive functions of the brain, including visuospatial working memory. AIMS:This study aims at evaluating the effect of short-term smoking abstinence on different components of visuospatial working memory in smoker patients with schizo...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Ghiasi F,Farhang S,Farnam A,Safikhanlou S

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epilepsy is accompanied by many psychiatric disorders and continues to be a disease that disturbs the functioning and quality of life (QOL) of patients. AIMS:To assess the frequency of psychiatric disorders occurring in epileptic patients, determine depression and anxiety levels, and compare the results wit...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Gülpek D,Bolat E,Mete L,Arici S,Celebisoy M

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The neurodevelopmental hypothesis of schizophrenia has gained increasing acceptance. This hypothesis assumes a disruption in the normal development of the brain, secondary to genetic factors, environmental factors, or, most likely, a combination of both. After a brief review of the various aetiologic models since the ...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Mjellem N,Kringlen E

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have focused on the recent trends in clinical features child and adolescent inpatient. AIMS:This study focuses on the change in the characteristics of child and adolescent psychiatric inpatients in Finland. METHODS:The data collection was carried out on selected study days in 2000 and 2011. Que...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Kronström K,Ellilä H,Kuosmanen L,Kaljonen A,Sourander A

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One of the goals in forensic psychiatric care is to reduce the risk of recidivism, but current knowledge about the general outcome of forensic psychiatric treatment is limited. AIMS:To analyse the rate of criminal recidivism and mortality after discharge in a sample of patients sentenced to forensic psychia...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Tabita B,de Santi MG,Kjellin L

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our aim was to study factors associated with long-term non-recovery from major depression. A total of 109 patients with major depression were followed prospectively for 2 years. A diagnosis of major depression based on SCID interviews at follow-up indicated non-recovery. The effect of several established risk factors ...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Viinamäki H,Haatainen K,Honkalampi K,Tanskanen A,Koivumaa-Honkanen H,Antikainen R,Valkonen-Korhonen M,Hintikka J

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is widely accepted that depression is associated with deficits in a range of cognitive domains. However, there is no consensus regarding the neuropsychological profile in depression. AIM:The aim of the present report is to test the cognitive effort hypothesis as a possible framework for understanding the...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Hammar A,Strand M,Ardal G,Schmid M,Lund A,Elliott R

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One of the major challenges for research in the field of human aggression is the need to define the role of personality and trait-like dimensions, such as impulsivity and aggressiveness, in predisposing to violent behavior. AIMS:1) To determine whether trait- aggressiveness and impulsivity may be associated...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Carli V,Mandelli L,Zaninotto L,Alberti S,Roy A,Serretti A,Sarchiapone M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effect of Individual Enabling and Support (IES) on empowerment and depression severity as compared to Traditional Vocational Rehabilitation (TVR) in people with affective disorders at 12 months follow-up. Additionally, longitudinal changes within the intervention groups and the correlation over ...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Porter S,Bejerholm U

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aims: This study describes changes in alcohol habits in age and gender strata among the Swedish general population during the 21-year period following the Swedish EU membership in 1995. Methods: The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) was distributed as a postal questionnaire to randomly selected cross-s...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Källmén H,Berman AH,Elgán TH,Wennberg P

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Immunological mechanisms may be responsible for the development and maintenance of schizophrenia symptoms. Aim The aim of this study is to measure tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), soluble tumour necrosis factor-alpha receptor I (sTNF-αRI), and soluble tumour necrosis factor-alpha receptor II (sTNF-αRII...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Turhan L,Batmaz S,Kocbiyik S,Soygur AH

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known of the use of mechanical restraint in adolescent psychiatry. AIMS:To investigate the frequency and features of mechanical restraint in the field of Finnish adolescent psychiatry. METHODS:The data were collected in the metropolitan area of Helsinki, Finland, with seven closed and eight open ...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Hottinen A,Välimäki M,Sailas E,Putkonen H,Joffe G,Puukka P,Noda T,Lindberg N

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Norway, GPs may decide to refer patients to involuntary psychiatric treatment. Internationally, there has been a discussion regarding criteria for involuntary admission. In Norway and in other countries where the treatment criterion is still used, some have suggested its removal. AIMS:To examine which le...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Røtvold K,Wynn R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Knowledge of sleep problems and their relationships among adolescent psychiatric patients is limited. This study investigated whether adolescents in specialty mental health care differ in rate and correlates of sleep problems from adolescents in a community sample; 2465 adolescents from a community sample were com...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Reigstad B,Jørgensen K,Sund AM,Wichstrøm L

更新日期：2010-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: As a result of deinstitutionalization of psychiatric treatment and care, many people with severe mental illness have been offered supported accommodation. However, research on this costly intervention in Norway has been scarce. Aims: The aim of this study was to prospectively investigate the clinical and d...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Wiker TS,Gjestad R,Mellesdal LS,Johnsen E,Oedegaard KJ,Kroken RA

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Affective temperaments, hopelessness, alexithymia, and anxiety/agitation symptoms may play a significant role in the psychopathological characteristics of bipolar disorder (BD). Here, we aimed to investigate the eventual association between the mentioned explanatory variables and anxiety/agitation symptoms in B...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Serafini G,Geoffroy PA,Aguglia A,Adavastro G,Canepa G,Pompili M,Amore M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the survey was to describe the proportion of smokers and alcohol users in a group of children and adolescents admitted to a German department of child and adolescent psychiatry and psychotherapy. In addition, the proportion of smokers in this group of patients was compared with the proportion in the general...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Ribeiro SN,Jennen-Steinmetz C,Schmidt MH,Becker K

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, it was reported that antipsychotic treatment reverted Contactin Associated Protein-Like 3 (CASPR3, same as CNTNAP3) mRNA expressions in leukocytes of schizophrenia (SCZ) subjects to the same levels as healthy controls. CASPR3 was expressed in various regions of the mice brain (cortex, frontal lobes...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Okita M,Yoshino Y,Iga JI,Ueno SI

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A possible relationship has been suggested between social anxiety and dissociation. Traumatic experiences, especially childhood abuse, play an important role in the aetiology of dissociation. AIM:This study assesses childhood trauma history, dissociative symptoms, and dissociative disorder comorbidity in pa...

journal_title：Nordic journal of psychiatry

authors： Belli H,Akbudak M,Ural C,Solmaz M,Dogan Z,Konkan R

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00