Diffusion and spillover effects of an evidence-based mental health intervention among peers and caregivers of high risk youth in Sierra Leone: study protocol.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Structured psychotherapy is recommended as the preferred treatment of personality disorders. A substantial group of patients, however, has no access to these therapies or does not benefit. For those patients who have no (longer) access to psychotherapy a Collaborative Care Program (CCP) is developed. Collabo...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Stringer B,van Meijel B,Koekkoek B,Kerkhof A,Beekman A

更新日期：2011-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The suffering people experience following a first episode of psychosis is great, and has been well-investigated. Conversely, potential positive outcomes following a first episode of psychosis have been under-investigated. One such outcome that may result from a first episode of psychosis is posttraumatic gro...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Jordan G,Malla A,Iyer SN

更新日期：2016-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study describes the study approach and field procedures of the MentDis_ICF65+ study, which aims to assess the prevalence of mental disorders in older adults. METHODS:An age-appropriate version of the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI65+) was developed and tested with regard to its feas...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Volkert J,Härter M,Dehoust MC,Schulz H,Sehner S,Suling A,Wegscheider K,Ausín B,Canuto A,Crawford MJ,Da Ronch C,Grassi L,Hershkovitz Y,Muñoz M,Quirk A,Rotenstein O,Santos-Olmo AB,Shalev AY,Strehle J,Weber K,Wittche

更新日期：2017-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Upon publication of the original article (1) it was highlighted by the authors that there was just one error in the manuscript in the 'Sample size' subsection of the Methods/Design. ...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Flynn D,Kells M,Joyce M,Suarez C,Gillespie C

更新日期：2018-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with a high risk of involuntary psychiatric in-patient hospitalization both on the individual level and on the level of mental health services and the socioeconomic environment that patients live in. METHODS:The present study expands on a previous...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Karasch O,Schmitz-Buhl M,Mennicken R,Zielasek J,Gouzoulis-Mayfrank E

更新日期：2020-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:WHO data shows that female immigrants in Europe attempt suicide at higher rates than 'native' women and 'native' and immigrant men. Empirical studies addressing attempted suicide of female immigrants of Caribbean (Antillean-Dutch and Creole-Surinamese-Dutch) as well as Cape Verdean descent in Europe are howe...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： van Bergen DD,Eikelenboom M,van de Looij-Jansen PP

更新日期：2018-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although persistent negative symptoms (PNS) are known to contribute significantly to poor functional outcome, they remain poorly understood. We examined the heuristic value of various PNS definitions and their respective prevalence in patients with first episode psychosis (FEP). We also contrasted those defi...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Hovington CL,Bodnar M,Joober R,Malla AK,Lepage M

更新日期：2012-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Structural imaging studies demonstrate brain tissue abnormalities in eating disorders, yet a quantitative analysis has not been done. METHODS:In global and regional meta-analyses of 9 voxel-based morphometry (VBM) studies, with a total of 228 eating disorder participants (currently ill with anorexia nervosa...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Titova OE,Hjorth OC,Schiöth HB,Brooks SJ

更新日期：2013-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limited knowledge exists to inform the selection and introduction of locally relevant, feasible, and effective mental health interventions in diverse socio-cultural contexts and health systems. We examined stakeholders' perspectives on mental health-related priorities, help-seeking behaviors, and existing re...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Tol WA,Ebrecht B,Aiyo R,Murray SM,Nguyen AJ,Kohrt BA,Ndyanabangi S,Alderman S,Musisi S,Nakku J

更新日期：2018-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This survey followed a cohort of patients with chronic psychosis recruited from five catchment areas (DSMs) of the Sardinian community mental health services. The objective was to examine whether the amount of resources in the different sites may be a determinant of the outcomes. METHODS:Naturalistic follow...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Carta MG,Angermeyer MC,Sancassiani F,Tuligi F,Pirastu R,Pisano A,Pintus E,Mellino G,Pintus M,Pisanu E,Moro MF,Massidda D,Trincas G,Bhugra D

更新日期：2013-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterised by difficulties with impulse control and affective dysregulation. It is unclear whether BPD contributes to the perpetration of violence or whether this is explained by comorbidity. We explored independent associations between categorical and dimensional ...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： González RA,Igoumenou A,Kallis C,Coid JW

更新日期：2016-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a significant treatment gap for patients with depression. A third of sufferers never seek help, and the vast majority of those who do only do so after considerable delay. Little is understood regarding poor help-seeking rates amongst people with depression, with existing research mainly focussed on ...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Farmer C,Farrand P,O'Mahen H

更新日期：2012-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depression is an important public health problem and is closely associated with suicidal behavior in the population. Although the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) is widely used for assessment of depression, the psychometric characteristics of this scale have not been explored in stu...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Yang L,Jia CX,Qin P

更新日期：2015-04-09 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:Terrorist attacks are traumatic events that may result in a wide range of psychological disorders for people exposed. This review aimed to systematically assess the current evidence on major depressive disorder (MDD) after terrorist attacks. METHODS:A systematic review was performed. Studies included assess...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Salguero JM,Fernández-Berrocal P,Iruarrizaga I,Cano-Vindel A,Galea S

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Numerous studies across international settings have highlighted a need to improve the appropriateness and continuity of services for young people experiencing mental ill health. This paper examines key features of a sub-acute youth mental health residential service model, Youth Prevention and Recovery Care (...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Green R,Mitchell PF,Lee K,Svensson E,Toh JW,Barentsen C,Copeland M,Newton JR,Hawke KC,Brophy L

更新日期：2019-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are two of the most frequently-observed neurodevelopmental disorders. Autistic traits are detected frequently in children who have ADHD. This study aimed to examine autism symptoms in children diagnosed with ADHD and their par...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Okyar E,Görker I

更新日期：2020-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Strong longitudinal evidence exists that psychological distress is associated with a high morbidity and mortality risk in type 2 diabetes. Little is known about the biological and behavioral mechanisms that may explain this association. Moreover, the role of personality traits in these associations is still ...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： van Dooren FE,Denollet J,Verhey FR,Stehouwer CD,Sep SJ,Henry RM,Kremers SP,Dagnelie PC,Schaper NC,van der Kallen CJ,Koster A,Pouwer F,Schram MT

更新日期：2016-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Concentrations of monoamine metabolites in human cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) have been used extensively as indirect estimates of monoamine turnover in the brain. CSF monoamine metabolite concentrations are partly determined by genetic influences. METHODS:We investigated possible relationships between DNA poly...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Jönsson EG,Bah J,Melke J,Abou Jamra R,Schumacher J,Westberg L,Ivo R,Cichon S,Propping P,Nöthen MM,Eriksson E,Sedvall GC

更新日期：2004-03-04 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:Agitation episodes are common among patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Oral and intramuscular administration methods are commonly used in pharmacological treatment of acute agitation. Recently, an innovative inhalation product with loxapine(Adasuve®)has become available for treatment of acute a...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Jørgensen TR,Emborg C,Dahlen K,Bøgelund M,Carlborg A

更新日期：2016-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2014 close to 10 million people living with HIV (PLWH) in sub-Saharan Africa were on highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART). The incidence of non-communicable diseases has increased markedly in PLWH as mortality is reduced due to use of HAART. Common mental disorders (CMD) are highly prevalent in P...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Chibanda D,Cowan F,Gibson L,Weiss HA,Lund C

更新日期：2016-02-29 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:Anxiety and related disorders are among the most common mental disorders, with lifetime prevalence reportedly as high as 31%. Unfortunately, anxiety disorders are under-diagnosed and under-treated. METHODS:These guidelines were developed by Canadian experts in anxiety and related disorders through a consens...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Katzman MA,Bleau P,Blier P,Chokka P,Kjernisted K,Van Ameringen M,Canadian Anxiety Guidelines Initiative Group on behalf of the Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada\/Association Canadienne des troubles anxieux and McGill University.,Anto

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal treatment of patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) requires an awareness of their comorbid mental disorders and vice versa. The prevalence of comorbidity in first-time-admitted SUD patients has been insufficiently studied. Diagnosing comorbidity in substance users is complicated by symptom...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Langås AM,Malt UF,Opjordsmoen S

更新日期：2011-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Individuals with schizophrenia may have a higher risk of encounters with the criminal justice system than the general population, but there are limited data on such encounters and their attendant costs. This study assessed the prevalence of encounters with the criminal justice system, encounter types, and th...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Ascher-Svanum H,Nyhuis AW,Faries DE,Ball DE,Kinon BJ

更新日期：2010-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with major depression refractory to repeated pharmacological trials (TRD) may remain symptomatic for many years after their index episode. Augmentation strategies (with lithium or an atypical antipsychotic) or combining an antidepressant with short-term psychotherapy have been used with relative suc...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Chaput Y,Magnan A,Gendron A

更新日期：2008-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Continuous abstinence and retention in treatment for alcohol and drug use disorders are central challenges for the treatment providers. The literature has failed to show consistent, strong predictors of retention. Predictors and treatment structure may differ across treatment modalities. In this study the st...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Öhlin L,Hesse M,Fridell M,Tätting P

更新日期：2011-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of schizophrenia frequently includes prolonged benzodiazepine administration despite a lack of evidence of its use. It is often difficult to discontinue benzodiazepines because of the development of dependence. We aim to assess if melatonin can facilitate the withdrawal of prolonged benzodiazepine ...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Baandrup L,Fagerlund B,Jennum P,Lublin H,Hansen JL,Winkel P,Gluud C,Oranje B,Glenthoj BY

更新日期：2011-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depression is associated with immunological responses as reflected by altered levels of circulating cytokines. Alcohol use and trauma may modulate immune activity, and few studies have investigated these factors in depressed patients. We aimed to explore the association between circulating peripheral cytokin...

journal_title：BMC psychiatry

authors： Toft H,Neupane SP,Bramness JG,Tilden T,Wampold BE,Lien L

更新日期：2018-04-10 00:00:00