Selective micro-structural integrity impairment of the isthmus subregion of the corpus callosum in alcohol-dependent males.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The challenges of today's society call for more knowledge about how to maintain all aspects of cognitive health, such as speed/attention, memory/learning, visuospatial ability, language, executive capacity and social cognition during the life course. MAIN TEXT:Medical advances have improved treatments of nu...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Wallin A,Kettunen P,Johansson PM,Jonsdottir IH,Nilsson C,Nilsson M,Eckerström M,Nordlund A,Nyberg L,Sunnerhagen KS,Svensson J,Terzis B,Wahlund LO,Georg Kuhn H

更新日期：2018-02-08 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:Millions of children worldwide suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and other mental health problems due to repeated exposure to war or organized violence. Forms of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) are the most commonly used treatment for PTSD and appear to be effective for children as...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Kangaslampi S,Garoff F,Peltonen K

更新日期：2015-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the availability of evidence based treatments, many people with major depression receive no or delayed professional treatment, which may put them at risk for adverse outcomes. The aim of this study was to examine which demographic and need factors distinguish early, delayed and no treatment use. MET...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Boerema AM,Ten Have M,Kleiboer A,de Graaf R,Nuyen J,Cuijpers P,Beekman ATF

更新日期：2017-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are chronic debilitating disorders that are often treated with second-generation antipsychotic agents, such as aripiprazole, quetiapine, and ziprasidone. While patients who are hospitalized for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder often receive these agents at discharge, comp...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Berger A,Edelsberg J,Sanders KN,Alvir JM,Mychaskiw MA,Oster G

更新日期：2012-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adolescent suicidal behavior may consist of different symptoms, including suicidal ideation, suicidal planning and suicidal attempts. Adolescent substance use behavior may contribute to adolescent suicidal behavior. However, research on the relationships between specific substance use and individual suicidal...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Wang PW,Yen CF

更新日期：2017-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies have reported that up to 60% of individuals with schizophrenia are overweight or obese. This study explored the relationship between obesity and cognitive performance in Chinese patients with schizophrenia. METHODS:Outpatients with schizophrenia aged 18-50 years were recruited from 10 study sites ac...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Guo X,Zhang Z,Wei Q,Lv H,Wu R,Zhao J

更新日期：2013-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autistic personality traits (APT) and schizotypal personality traits (SPT) are associated with depression. However, mediating factors within these relationships have not yet been explored. Thus, the focus of the current study was to examine the effects of childhood neglect on the relationship between APT/SPT...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Liu J,Gong J,Nie G,He Y,Xiao B,Shen Y,Luo X

更新日期：2017-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have become the most frequently used antidepressants in China in recent decades. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the efficacy and tolerability of SSRIs in Chinese studies and the quality of Chinese randomized controlled trials. METHODS:Major ...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Zhang Y,Becker T,Ma Y,Koesters M

更新日期：2014-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Accurate assessment of suicidality is of major importance. We aimed to evaluate trained clinicians' ability to assess suicidality against a structured assessment made by trained raters. METHOD:Treating clinicians classified 218 adolescent psychiatric outpatients suffering from a depressive mood disorder int...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Holi MM,Pelkonen M,Karlsson L,Tuisku V,Kiviruusu O,Ruuttu T,Marttunen M

更新日期：2008-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Conflicting evidence exists on whether parent or spouse caregivers experience better outcomes when caring for family members with schizophrenia. The current study aims to examine relative caregiving experiences and impacts of spouse and parent caregivers for people living with schizophrenia (PLS) in China. ...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Yu Y,Li TX,Li YL,Qiu D,Xi SJ,Xiao SY,Tebes JK

更新日期：2020-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have demonstrated that individual measures of fitness - such as reduced pulmonary function, slow walking speed and weak handgrip - are associated with an increased risk of dementia. Only a minority of participants included in these studies were aged over 80. The aim of this study was therefo...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Sibbett RA,Russ TC,Allerhand M,Deary IJ,Starr JM

更新日期：2018-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous research has suggested that worry is negatively associated with working memory performance. However, it is unclear whether these findings would replicate across different worry levels and in individuals with anxiety and depressive disorders (i.e. clinical statuses). METHOD:One-hundred-thirty-eight ...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Held J,Vîslă A,Zinbarg RE,Wolfer C,Flückiger C

更新日期：2020-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suicidality has been under-researched in autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Most studies have linked increased suicidality in ASD to psychiatric comorbidities such as depression. Here we investigated, from a neuropsychological and clinical standpoint, the relationship between core ASD symptoms, i.e., restricte...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Weiner L,Flin A,Causin JB,Weibel S,Bertschy G

更新日期：2019-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Up to 60% of children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) meet diagnostic criteria for at least one anxiety disorder, including Social, Generalized and/or Separation Disorder. Anxiety in children with ADHD has been shown to be associated with poorer child and family functioning. Small pilot ...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Sciberras E,Efron D,Patel P,Mulraney M,Lee KJ,Mihalopoulos C,Engel L,Rapee RM,Anderson V,Nicholson JM,Schembri R,Hiscock H

更新日期：2019-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The stimulant methylphenidate (MPH) has been a mainstay of treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for many years. Owing to the short half-life and the issues associated with multiple daily dosing of immediate-release MPH formulations, a new generation of long-acting MPH formulations ha...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Coghill D,Banaschewski T,Zuddas A,Pelaz A,Gagliano A,Doepfner M

更新日期：2013-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the public stigma on mental illness and mental health knowledge (MHK) in China, public stigma and low MHK can negatively affect patients' health and increase the burden of mental disorders on society. This study aimed at investigating the rates of stigma and MHK, the correlates of stigm...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Yin H,Wardenaar KJ,Xu G,Tian H,Schoevers RA

更新日期：2020-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is good evidence that trauma-focused therapies for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder are effective. However, they are not always feasible to deliver due a shortage of trained therapists and demands on the patient. An online trauma-focused Guided Self-Help (GSH) programme which could overcome these barrier...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Nollett C,Lewis C,Kitchiner N,Roberts N,Addison K,Brookes-Howell L,Cosgrove S,Cullen K,Ehlers A,Heke S,Kelson M,Lovell K,Madden K,McEwan K,McNamara R,Phillips C,Pickles T,Simon N,Bisson J

更新日期：2018-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is well documented that a disproportionate number of homeless adults have childhood histories of foster care placement(s). This study examines the relationship between foster care placement as a predictor of adult substance use disorders (including frequency, severity and type), mental illness, vocational...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Patterson ML,Moniruzzaman A,Somers JM

更新日期：2015-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the overall high degree of response to pharmacotherapy, consensus is lacking on how to judge clinical response or define optimal treatment/remission when treating adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study examined clinical response and symptomatic remission in analyses o...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Mattingly GW,Weisler RH,Young J,Adeyi B,Dirks B,Babcock T,Lasser R,Scheckner B,Goodman DW

更新日期：2013-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Schizophrenia is a chronic mental health disorder associated with increased hospital admissions and excessive utilization of outpatient services and long-term care. This analysis examined health care resource utilization from a 24-month observational study of patients with schizophrenia initiated on risperid...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Crivera C,DeSouza C,Kozma CM,Dirani RD,Mao L,Macfadden W

更新日期：2011-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to explore perceptions of free will in the repetitive behaviors of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and to explore their relation with core clinical characteristics. METHODS:Experiences of free will were assessed with the Symptomatology And Perceived Free will rati...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： van Oudheusden LJB,Draisma S,van der Salm S,Cath D,van Oppen P,van Balkom AJLM,Meynen G

更新日期：2018-12-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The construct of orthorexia in eating disorders (EDs) has received very little attention despite clinical observations of a possible overlap between the two. The aim of this study was: 1) to assess orthorexic behaviours, eating disorder pathology and attitudinal body image in ED patients; 2) to identify poss...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Brytek-Matera A,Rogoza R,Gramaglia C,Zeppegno P

更新日期：2015-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The implementation of evidence-based interventions for borderline personality disorder in community settings is important given that individuals with this diagnosis are often extensive users of both inpatient and outpatient mental health services. Although work in this area is limited, previous studies have ...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Flynn D,Joyce M,Gillespie C,Kells M,Swales M,Spillane A,Hurley J,Hayes A,Gallagher E,Arensman E,Weihrauch M

更新日期：2020-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mental disorders constitute a major public health problem globally with higher burden in low and middle-income countries. In Bangladesh, systematically-collected data on mental disorders are scarce and this leaves the extent of the problem not so well defined. We reviewed the literature on mental health diso...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Hossain MD,Ahmed HU,Chowdhury WA,Niessen LW,Alam DS

更新日期：2014-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, khat chewing has become a common practice among high school, college, and university students. Regular khat chewing is thought to be a predisposing factor for different physical and mental health problems. It can lead to absenteeism from work and classes. In Ethiopia, to our knowledge no published ...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Abdeta T,Tolessa D,Adorjan K,Abera M

更新日期：2017-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prefrontal repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been used to induce side-specific mood changes in volunteers and patients. To clarify inconsistencies between reports that used different stimulation frequencies, we conducted a controlled study with a low (1 Hz) frequency, comparing left wit...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Jenkins J,Shajahan PM,Lappin JM,Ebmeier KP

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current clinical guidelines recommend non-pharmacological interventions as first-line treatments for young patients aged 16-24 years with a mental health condition (MHC). However, several studies have noted increasing trends in psychotropic prescribing for this age group, especially in antidepressant prescri...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Brijnath B,Xia T,Turner L,Mazza D

更新日期：2017-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypercortisolism as a sign of hypothamamus-pituitary-adrenocortical (HPA) axis overactivity and sleep EEG changes are frequently observed in depression. Closely related to the HPA axis is the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) as 1. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a common stimulus for cortiso...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Murck H,Held K,Ziegenbein M,Künzel H,Koch K,Steiger A

更新日期：2003-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Crisis resolution teams (CRTs) aim to help patients in acute mental health crises without admitting them to hospital. The aims of this study were to investigate content of treatment, service practice, and outcomes of crises of CRTs in Norway. METHODS:The study had a multicentre prospective design, examining...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Hasselberg N,Gråwe RW,Johnson S,Ruud T

更新日期：2011-11-22 00:00:00