Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:The economic crisis and the implementation of austerity measures in Greece lead to significant socioeconomic changes. The effects of the crisis were mainly felt by the Greek population during the years 2011 and 2012. This study aimed to investigate the impact of Greece's economic crisis on the seasonality of suicides in the Athens Greater Area. METHODS:Data were collected for all recorded cases of suicides committed over a 5-year period (from 2008 to 2012) from the Athens Department of Forensic Medicine. Two sub-periods were studied in relation to the economic crisis: 2008-2010 and 2011-2012. Seasonality was estimated with the Poison regression variant of the circular normal distribution. RESULTS:Suicide seasonality appeared significant during 2008-2010 (relative risk, RR=1.36) and strengthened in the years 2011-2012 (RR=1.69), when the impact of the austerity measures was increasingly being felt by the Greek society. Regarding the latter sub-period, seasonality was established for males (RR=1.75), individuals aged 45 years or more (RR=1.75) and suicide by hanging (RR=1.96). CONCLUSION:The economic crisis in Greece, especially in the period during its effects had a significant impact on the population's economic condition, seems to have strengthened the seasonality of suicides, while a noteworthy suicide risk of 96% was revealed for suicides by hanging (peak in early June).
journal_name
Psychiatry Investigjournal_title
Psychiatry investigationauthors
Christodoulou C,Efstathiou V,Michopoulos I,Gkerekou M,Paraschakis A,Koutsaftis F,Douzenis Adoi
10.4306/pi.2017.14.1.16subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2017-01-01 00:00:00pages
16-20issue
1eissn
1738-3684issn
1976-3026journal_volume
14pub_type
杂志文章abstract:OBJECTIVE:The pathophysiology of social anxiety disorder (SAD) is not yet well understood, but previous research has suggested that oxytocin is associated with social behavior and may play a role in human anxiety states and anxiety-related traits. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible relationship betwe...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.30773/pi.2018.08.31
更新日期:2018-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:We intended to analyze the credibility judgment in written forensic psychiatric reports of child sexual abuse registered in Southern Taiwan. METHODS:Ninety-six cases of child sexual abuse between August 2010 and October 2017 encountered in two hospitals were analyzed. The. RESULTS:in these reports were cate...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.30773/pi.2018.12.03
更新日期:2019-02-01 00:00:00
abstract: Objective:To identify attachment insecurity as an associative factor with unresolved psychological distress 1 year after surgery in the early breast cancer (BC) population. Methods:One-hundred fourteen participants completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the Experiences in Close Relationship (E...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.30773/pi.2018.06.07
更新日期:2018-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Type D personality can be regarded as a promising cardiovascular risk marker that has been repeatedly linked to relevant indicators of mental health, quality of life, morbidity, and mortality in cardiac patients. Heart rate variability (HRV) is a non-invasive technology that can provide information regarding ...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.4306/pi.2015.12.2.197
更新日期:2015-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Dysfunction of neural plasticity in the brain is known to alter neural networks, resulting in depression. To understand how fluoxetine regulates molecules involved in neural plasticity, the expression levels of NCAM, NCAM140, CREB and pCREB, in rat C6 glioma cells after fluoxetine treatment were examined. ME...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.4306/pi.2012.9.2.180
更新日期:2012-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:Objective:The Delirium Motor Subtype Scale (DMSS) is a validated and reliable instrument developed from various methods previously used to assess delirium motor subtypes. It focuses on pure motor disturbances with a relative specificity for delirium. The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.4306/pi.2018.15.1.6
更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Associations of thyroid dysfunction with cognitive impairment and depression in late-life have been described but remain controversial. This study aimed to investigate the associations of serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels with cognitive impairment and depression after controlling for potential co...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.4306/pi.2010.7.4.264
更新日期:2010-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:This study assessed the associations of the abnormal brain activation and functional connectivity (FC) during memory processing and brain volume alteration in conjunction with psychiatric symptom severity in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). METHODS:Twenty-OCD patients and 20-healthy control...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.30773/pi.2020.0124
更新日期:2020-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Drug-assisted interviews are useful for psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. However, amobarbital, a typical medication used for this purpose, is associated with elevated risk of respiratory depression. Benzodiazepines are good substitutes for amobarbital, with similar therapeutic effects and fewer complications. Alth...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.4306/pi.2011.8.4.377
更新日期:2011-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the present study was to clarify the relationship between white matter tracts and cognitive symptoms in children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD). METHODS:We examined the cognitive functions of 17 children with high-functioning ASD and 18 typically developing (TD) controls ...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.30773/pi.2019.01.16
更新日期:2019-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Although delusion of theft (DT) is the most frequent type of delusion in Alzheimer's disease (AD), its relationship to cognitive functions remains unclear. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the relationship between DT and cognitive functions in mild AD. Two hundred eighty-nine mild AD patients were enrolled in ...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.30773/pi.2017.09.20
更新日期:2018-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:Objective:The anti-epileptogenic drug levetiracetam has anticonvulsant and anti-epileptogenesis effects. Synergy between cell death and inflammation can lead to increased levels of apoptosis inhibitory factors and brain-derived neurotrophic factor, aberrant neurogenesis and extended axon sprouting. Once hyperexcitation...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.4306/pi.2017.14.6.844
更新日期:2017-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To examine the reliability and validity of the self-report Korean version of Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ-Kr) in the community sample. METHODS:The SDQ-Kr was administered to a large sample of school children and adolescents (n=2814) and youth attendees of a psychiatric clinic (n=385) aged 11...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.4306/pi.2015.12.4.491
更新日期:2015-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Recently, an increasing number of Korean male conscripts have been retiring because of military maladjustment despite the presence of qualifying medical and psychological screening tests in the Korean army. These problems suggest the presence of a common personality problem. To further examine this possibilit...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.4306/pi.2013.10.2.131
更新日期:2013-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:We examined a functional model of acquired capability for suicide, which was elaborated from the "Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide". METHODS:A total of 6,027 Korean community subjects were recruited from The Korean Epidemiologic Catchment Area study conducted in 2011. The subjects were assessed ...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.4306/pi.2016.13.6.601
更新日期:2016-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:One of the areas of social cognition is Theory of Mind (ToM) is defined as the capacity to interpret, infer and explain mental states underlying the behavior of others. When social cognition studies on neurodevelopmental disorders are examined, it can be seen that this skill has not been studied sufficiently ...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.30773/pi.2018.10.01
更新日期:2018-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Coping can be defined as the reactions to harm or distress individuals take to reduce stress. This study aimed to determine how an individual's temperament and character is correlated with the person's main coping method. METHODS:The Korean version of the Ways of Coping Questionnaire and Temperament and Char...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.30773/pi.2019.0084
更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Sexual dysfunction is a common side effect in patients treated with antipsychotics but significant differences exist across different compounds. We report hypersexuality symptoms in two female patients with schizophrenia who were receiving treatment with aripiprazole. The patients experienced more frequent sexual desi...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.4306/pi.2013.10.2.200
更新日期:2013-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Paruresis is a special type of non-generalized social phobia that involves fear and avoidance of urination in public restrooms. We administered eight 60-minute sessions of desensitization of triggers and urge reduction (DeTUR), an addiction protocol of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, to a...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.4306/pi.2016.13.1.161
更新日期:2016-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:We investigated whether the addition of Alzheimer's disease-signature region cortical thickness (AD-Ct) and hippocampal volume (Hv) obtained from brain MRI to subjective memory complaints and informant-reports of cognitive decline enhances the screening accuracy for cognitive disorders in a memory clinic sett...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.30773/pi.2020.0323
更新日期:2020-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:Objective:Research has shown that intranasal oxytocin affects social cognition and behavior; however, its effects vary based on social context, individual characteristics and dose. The present study aimed to determine effective dose of oxytocin spray on emotion recognition in healthy Korean males. Methods:The study fo...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.30773/pi.2018.02.19
更新日期:2018-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Duloxetine is a relatively balanced selective serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor. We report a case of hyponatremia induced by duloxetine developed rapidly after starting the medication in a middle-aged male with multiple somatic symptoms and depression. Two days after discontinuation of duloxetine and mana...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.4306/pi.2012.9.1.83
更新日期:2012-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Bile Salt Export Pump (BSEP) Deficiency disease, including Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis type 2 (PFIC2), is a rare disease, usually leading within the first ten years to portal hypertension, liver failure, hepatocellular carcinoma. Often liver transplantation is needed. Sodium 4-phenylbutyrate (4-PB) s...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.4306/pi.2016.13.5.580
更新日期:2016-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To analyze the relationship between seizure threshold (ST) and psychotropic drugs in patients treated with ECT. METHODS:We examined clinical data from 43 patients. ST was titrated at each treatment session. We examined associations between ST and psychotropic drugs using multivariate correlation analyses. Da...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.4306/pi.2017.14.5.647
更新日期:2017-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To investigate the altitude, immigration and suicide rates association in Turkey. METHODS:Suicide and immigration rates of 81 provinces and their elevation data were obtained. RESULTS:There were not significant correlations between country elevation, immigration and mean suicide rate. CONCLUSION:The findin...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.4306/pi.2013.10.1.89
更新日期:2013-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Alcohol dependence is characterized by persistent alcohol-seeking despite negative consequences. Previous studies suggest that maladaptive persistent behaviors reflect alcohol-induced brain changes that cause alterations in the cortico-striatal-limbic circuit. METHODS:Twenty one alcohol dependent patients an...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.4306/pi.2013.10.3.266
更新日期:2013-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:This study aims to examine the parallel multiple mediators of depressive symptoms and sleep quality in the relations between stress and physical health-related quality of life (PHQOL)/mental health-related quality of life (MHQOL) among the women in late pregnancy. METHODS:Of 1120 pregnant women participated ...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.30773/pi.2019.02.14
更新日期:2019-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:This study was conducted at Hanawon-a government sponsored educational facility for the settlement of North Korean refugees during their initial phase in South Korea-in 2004 to explore their mental health status and traumatic experiences in North Korea and during their escape period. METHODS:A survey was con...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.4306/pi.2008.5.4.213
更新日期:2008-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:This study was conducted to confirm the results of the authors' previous research on schizophrenia manifesting high serum homocysteine and low folate levels. This study is anchored on a theory that a high serum homocysteine concentration affects schizophrenia by virtue of a neurotoxic mechanism, and on a repo...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.4306/pi.2011.8.2.134
更新日期:2011-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:Objective:The study investigated to compare health care utilization and expenditures between diabetic patients with and without depression in Taiwan. Methods:Health care utilization and expenditure among diabetic patients with and without depression disorder during 2000 and 2004 were examined using Taiwan's population...
journal_title:Psychiatry investigation
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.4306/pi.2017.14.6.770
更新日期:2017-11-01 00:00:00