December 23, 2014

The Cognitive Psychology of Internet Gaming Disorder

The cognitive psychology of Internet gaming disorder


This review aimed to synthesise research evidence on Internet gaming cognition toward identification of cognitive factors underlying IGD.



  • Title: The cognitive psychology of Internet gaming disorder
  • Authors: Daniel L. King, Paul H. Delfabbro
  • Date: 2014
  • Source: Clinical Psychology Review 34 (2014) 298–308 Elsevier




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Opioid Agonist or Therapeutic Community Treatment

Patients with heroin addiction entering opioid agonist or therapeutic community treatment

The main aim of the present study was to verify whether the five psychopathological dimensions identified through the SCL-90 tool in a previous study carried out on patients with heroin addiction entering an outpatient opioid agonist treatment (OAT) were also observable in those entering a residential treatment community (TC).



  • Title: Psychopathological symptoms of patients with heroin addiction entering opioid agonist or therapeutic community treatment
  • Authors: Pier Paolo Pani, Emanuela Trogu, Federica Vigna-Taglianti, Federica Mathis, Roberto Diecidue, Ursula Kirchmayer, Laura Amato, Marina Davoli, Joli Ghibaudi, Antonella Camposeragna, Alessio Saponaro, Fabrizio Faggiano, Angelo Giovanni Icro Maremmani and Icro Maremmani
  • Date: 2014
  • Source: Annals of General Psychiatry 2014, 13:35  doi:10.1186/s12991-014-0035-x




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December 15, 2014

Psychiatrists' attitudes & Anorexia Nervosa: Survey

Psychiatrists' attitudes & Anorexia Nervosa: Survey

Research suggests that psychiatrists have a range of attitudes towards the use of compulsory treatment for Anorexia Nervosa.



  • Title:Research - Psychiatrists' attitudes towards autonomy, best interests and compulsory treatment in anorexia nervosa: a questionnaire survey
  • Authors: Jacinta OA Tan, Helen A Doll, Raymond Fitzpatrick, Anne Stewart and Tony Hope
  • Date: 2008
  • Source: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health 2008, 2:40  doi:10.1186/1753-2000-2-40



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Psychiatric Disorders In Hemophilic Patients

Psychiatric Disorders In Hemophilic Patients


Hemophilia is caused by absence of or defective coagulation factors. Aim of this study was to evaluate hemophiliac patients regarding possible psychiatric disorders.



  • Title: Psychiatric Disorders In Hemophilic Patients
  • Authors: Fakhari A., Dolatkhah R.
  • Date: n/a
  • Source: Priory Lodge Education Ltd


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Premature Death Associated With Delirium

Premature Death Associated With Delirium 


The objective of this study was to estimate the fraction of a year of life lost associated with delirium at 1-year follow-up. Although delirium is an acute condition, it is associated with premature mortality.



  • Title: Premature Death Associated With Delirium at 1-Year Follow-up
  • Authors: Douglas L. Leslie, PhD; Ying Zhang, MD, MPH; Theodore R. Holford, PhD; Sidney T. Bogardus, MD; Linda S. Leo-Summers, MPH; Sharon K. Inouye, MD, MPH
  • Date: 2005
  • Source: Arch Intern Med. 2005;165(14):1657-1662. doi:10.1001/archinte.165.14.1657.



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Post-stroke Depression and the Aging Brain

Post-stroke depression and the aging brain


The incidence of mental illnesses like anxiety and depression after stroke is estimated at about 35% among the stroke survivals.  Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a frequent neuropsychiatric consequence of cerebral ischemia.  Since stroke and depression are diseases with increased incidence in the elderly, great clinical benefit may come from acquiring knowledge of the basic mechanisms underlying PSD.



  • Title: Review - Post-stroke depression and the aging brain
  • Authors: Gabriel R Cojocaru, Aurel Popa-Wagner, Elena C Stanciulescu, Loredana Babadan and Ana-Maria Buga
  • Date: 2013
  • Source: Journal of Molecular Psychiatry 2013, 1:14  doi:10.1186/2049-9256-1-14   © 2013 Cojocaru et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 




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Outcomes for Relatives of People with Psychosis

Outcomes for Relatives of People with Psychosis


Relatives play a key role in supporting people with psychosis at all stages of recovery, but this can be associated with high levels of distress.



  • Title: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials of interventions reporting outcomes for relatives of people with psychosis
  • Authors: Fiona Lobban, Adam Postlethwaite, David Glentworth, Vanessa Pinfold, Laura Wainwright, Graham Dunn, Anna Clancy, Gillian Haddock
  • Date: 2013
  • Source: Clinical Psychology Review 33 (2013) 372–382  Elsevier


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Neuropsychology of Eating Disorders

Neuropsychology of Eating Disorders

This is a review of the current state of neuropsychological studies focused on eating disorders.


  • Title: Neuropsychology of eating disorders: 1995–2012
  • Authors: Ignacio Jáuregui-Lobera
  • Date: 2013
  • Source: Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2013; 9: 415–430. doi:  10.2147/NDT.S42714



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Metacognitive Training in Schizophrenia

Metacognitive Training in Schizophrenia


The present article provides a narrative review of empirical studies on metacognitive training in psychosis (MCT).

  • Title: Sowing the seeds of doubt: a narrative review on metacognitive training in schizophrenia
  • Authors: Steffen Moritz, Christina Andreou, Brooke C. Schneider, Charlotte E. Wittekind, Mahesh Menon, Ryan P. Balzan, Todd S. Woodward
  • Date: 2014
  • Source: Clinical Psychology Review 34 (2014) 358–366 Elsevier




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Lofexidine and Autism

Lofexidine and Autism


Lofexidine was modestly effective in the short-term treatment of irritability in some children with autistic disorder.



  • Title: Psychopharmacological Treatment Of Autistic Disorders: Lofexidine As An Useful Alternative
  • Authors: Helmut Niederhofer, W Staffen, A Mair
  • Date: 2003
  • Source: Priory Lodge Education Ltd 


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An Instrument for Residual Depression Symptoms

An Instrument for Residual Depression Symptoms 


Most patients with depression continue to experience at least some residual symptoms following treatment. There is an apparent lack of an instrument that easily allows for the discovery, quantification, and tracking of residual symptoms



  • Title: An instrument to guide symptom-specific treatment of residual depression symptoms 
  • Authors: Christopher M. France, Psy.D., Roger Sparhawk, M.D. 
  • Date: 2006
  • Source: Priory Lodge Education Ltd. 



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GABApentin in SSRI-refractory panic disorder

GABApentin in SSRI-refractory panic disorder


GABApentin, when combined with SSRI, demonstrated significant effects in reducing panic and anxiety symptoms.



  • Title: GABApentin Treatment Response In Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)-Refractory Panic Disorder
  • Authors: Dr. Simon Chiu
  • Date: 2005
  • Source: Priory Lodge Education Ltd 



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Exercise Training and Anxiety Symptoms

Exercise Training and Anxiety Symptoms

Exercise training may help improve anxiety symptoms among patients. The study shows, that, compared with no treatment conditions, exercise training significantly reduced anxiety symptoms.



  • Title: The Effect of Exercise Training on Anxiety Symptoms Among Patients - A Systematic Review 
  • Authors: Matthew P. Herring, MS, MEd; Patrick J. O’Connor, PhD; Rodney K. Dishman, PhD
  • Date: 2010
  • Source: Arch Intern Med. 2010;170(4):321-331. doi:10.1001/archinternmed.2009.530.




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Eating Disorder Inventory for Children

Eating Disorder Inventory for Children


The study examined longitudinally the role of characteristics measured by the EDI-C.  The goal was to find predictors of risk and protective factors in the development of disordered eating.



  • Title: Characteristics measured by the Eating Disorder Inventory for children at risk and protective factors for disordered eating in adolescent girls
  • Authors: Sanna Aila Gustafsson, Birgitta Edlund, Lars Kjellin, and Claes Norring
  • Date: 2010
  • Source: Int J Womens Health. 2010; 2: 375–379. doi:  10.2147/IJWH.S12349




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December 13, 2014

Diabetes Mellitus in Bipolar Patients

Diabetes Mellitus in Bipolar Patients

 The aim of this study was to determine frequency of DM in BMD.


  • Title: DIABETES MELLITUS IN HOSPITALIZED BIPOLAR PATIENTS
  • Authors: Habibolah Khazaie, Soraya Siabani, Mehrali Rahimi, Azita Chehri.
  • Date: N/A
  • Source: Priory Lodge Education Ltd 




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Anxiety, Depression and Patient Adherence

Anxiety, Depression and Patient Adherence 


This article presents a quantitative review and synthesis of studies correlating treatment noncompliance with anxiety and depression. Compared with nondepressed patients, the odds are 3 times greater that depressed patients will be noncompliant with medical treatment recommendations. The results point to the importance of recognizing depression as a risk factor for poor outcomes among patients who might not be adhering to medical advice.



  • Title: Depression Is a Risk Factor for Noncompliance With Medical Treatment - Meta-analysis of the Effects of Anxiety and Depression on Patient Adherence 
  • Authors: M. Robin DiMatteo, PhD; Heidi S. Lepper, PhD; Thomas W. Croghan, MD
  • Date: 2000
  • Source: Arch Intern Med. 2000;160(14):2101-2107. doi:10.1001/archinte.160.14.2101.




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Depression & Violence in Adolescents

Depression & Violence in Adolescents


This study investigated the relation between mood disorders, aggression, and suicide and low serum cholesterol levels in adolescent patients.



  • Title: Low Serum Cholesterol Levels, Depression, And Violence In Adolescents: A Pilot Study In Rural Minnesota
  • Authors: William Sheehan, M.D., Steven Thurber, Ph.D.
  • Date: n.a.
  • Source: Priory Lodge Education Ltd 




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Anxiety and Quality of Life

Anxiety and Quality of Life

The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between anxiety disorders and physical conditions. Are anxiety disorders associated with several physical conditions in the community, and is this comorbidity significantly associated with poor quality of life and disability?



  • Title: Disability and Poor Quality of Life Associated With Comorbid Anxiety Disorders and Physical Conditions
  • Authors: Jitender Sareen, BSc, MD, FRCPC; Frank Jacobi, PhD; Brian J. Cox, PhD; Shay-Lee Belik, BSc(Hons); Ian Clara, MA; Murray B. Stein, MD, MPH
  • Date: 2006
  • Source: Arch Intern Med. 2006;166(19):2109-2116. doi:10.1001/archinte.166.19.2109.




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Clozapine vs Classical Antipsychotics on Treating Schizophrenia

Clozapine vs Classical Antipsychotics on Treating Schizophrenia


This paper describes a state-of-the-art approach of SPECT to correlate neuropsychological evaluation.



  • Title: CLOZAPINE VERSUS CLASSICAL ANTIPSYCHOTICS ON TREATING SCHIZOPHRENIA; USING SPECT AND PANSS
  • Authors: Sharafi M, M.D. 
  • Date: n/a
  • Source: Priory Lodge Education Ltd 




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Clinical Judgments Of General Intelligence

Clinical Judgments Of General Intelligence

Several investigations have focused on the problems in information processing by mental health clinicians that may impede accurate clinical predictions.



  • Title: Clinical Judgments Of General Intelligence In Relation To Obtained IQ
  • Authors: Thurber S, Lee R, Bonynge E
  • Date: n.a
  • Source: Priory Lodge Education Ltd




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Clinical Assessment of Dangerousness in Offender Populations

Clinical Assessment of Dangerousness in Offender Populations


Mental health professionals are being called upon with increasing frequency to provide courts with dispositions regarding the dangerousness of violent and sex offenders.



  • Title: Clinical Assessment of Dangerousness in Offender Populations
  • Authors: David A. Cohen, M.A. 
  • Date: 1997
  • Source:  Forensic Psychiatry Priory




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Chocolate and Depressive Symptoms

Chocolate and Depressive Symptoms

Much lore but few studies describe a relation of chocolate to mood. This study examined the cross-sectional relationship of chocolate consumption with depressed mood in male and female adults. Higher depression scores were associated with greater chocolate consumption.

  • Title: Mood Food - Chocolate and Depressive Symptoms in a Cross-sectional Analysis 
  • Authors: Natalie Rose, MD; Sabrina Koperski, BS; Beatrice A. Golomb, MD, PhD
  • Date: 2010
  • Source: Arch Intern Med. 2010;170(8):699-703. doi:10.1001/archinternmed.2010.78




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Child Abuse And Conduct Disorder

Child Abuse And Conduct Disorder


An investigation into whether children and adolescents with a history of abuse are likely to meet the diagnostic criteria for Conduct Disorder.


  • Title: Child Abuse And Its Relationship To Conduct Disorder
  • Authors: Sadekie Lyttle, BCc., MSc. Clinical Psychology, Stacey Brodie, Phd. Counselling Psychology
  • Source: Priory Lodge Education Ltd 1994-2014




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December 11, 2014

Body Image Quality of Life in Eating Disorders

Body Image Quality of Life in Eating Disorders


The objective was to examine how body image affects quality of life in 3 clinical or non-clinical samples. One of the researcher`s hypothesis was that ED patients would show the worst body image quality of life.



  • Title: Body image quality of life in eating disorders
  • Authors: Ignacio Jáuregui Lobera and Patricia Bolaños Ríos
  • Date: 2011
  • Source: Patient Prefer Adherence. 2011; 5: 109–116. doi:  10.2147/PPA.S17452




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CBT for Weight Loss

CBT for Weight Loss


This study explores whether individual, 8-session cognitive-behavioral therapy can promote weight loss in midlife women.



  • Title: Brief cognitive-behavioral therapy for weight loss in midlife women: a controlled study with follow-up
  • Authors: Filipa Pimenta, Isabel Leal, João Maroco, and Catarina Ramos
  • Date: 2012
  • Source: Int J Womens Health. 2012; 4: 559–567. doi:  10.2147/IJWH.S35246




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Depression and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Depression and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus


It has been hypothesized that the diabetes-depression relation is bidirectional.
A total of 65 381 women aged 50 to 75 years in 1996 were observed until 2006.
This study´s results provide compelling evidence that the diabetes-depression association is bidirectional.




  • Title: Bidirectional Association Between Depression and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Women
  • Authors: An Pan, PhD; Michel Lucas, PhD; Qi Sun, ScD; Rob M. van Dam, PhD; Oscar H. Franco, MD, DSc, PhD; JoAnn E. Manson, MD, DrPH; Walter C. Willett, MD, DrPH; Alberto Ascherio, MD, DrPH; Frank B. Hu, MD, PhD
  • Date: 2010
  • Source: Arch Intern Med. 2010;170(21):1884-1891. doi:10.1001/archinternmed.2010.356.




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Anorexia nervosa Treatment Expectations

Anorexia nervosa Treatment Expectations


The goal of this study was to examine the expectations of potential anorexic patients seeking treatment at a specialized eating-disorder unit.


  • Title: Anorexia nervosa: treatment expectations – a qualitative study
  • Authors: Gunilla Paulson-Karlsson and Lauri Nevonen
  • Date: 2012
  • Source: J Multidiscip Healthc. 2012; 5: 169–177. doi:  10.2147/JMDH.S33658




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December 09, 2014

Signs of Developmental Stuttering

Signs of Developmental Stuttering


The review compared language, social–environmental and host factors of children who stutter across two age groups


  • Title: Review: Signs of developmental stuttering up to age eight and at 12 plus
  • Authors: Peter Howell
  • Date: 2006
  • Source: Clinical Psychology Review 27 (2007) 287–306




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Emotion, Alexithymia and Dissociation in Schizophrenia

Emotion, Alexithymia and Dissociation in Schizophrenia


Data were pooled from 47 case–control studies.


  • Title: Cognitive emotion regulation strategies, alexithymia and dissociation in schizophrenia, a review and meta-analysis
  • Authors: Ciarán O'Driscoll, Jennifer Laing, Oliver Mason
  • Date: 2014
  • Source: Clinical Psychology Review 34 (2014) 482–495 Elsevier




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Epilepsy & Psychiatric Comorbidity

Epilepsy & Psychiatric Comorbidity


Patients were assessed using a standardised questionnaire (SCL-90-R) and a structured interview.


  • Title: Detecting Psychiatric Comorbidity In Patients With Epilepsy Or Non Epileptic Attack Disorder At A Specialist Neuropsychiatry Tertiary Referral Centre: A Clinical Audit.
  • Authors: R. Goggins, F. Pattison, M. Upton And J. M. Bird.
  • Date: 2003
  • Source: Priory Lodge Education Ltd 




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Substance Use Disorders in Sex Offenders

Substance Use Disorders in Sex Offenders


Because of the high prevalence of substance abuse in sex offenders it is advisable to routinely screen for substance abuse and, if necessary, to treat substance abuse

  • Title: Substance misuse and substance use disorders in sex offenders: A review
  • Authors: Fleur L. Kraanen, Paul M.G. Emmelkamp
  • Date: 2010
  • Source: Clinical Psychology Review 31 (2011) 478–489




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Psychosis & Usher's Syndrome (Case)

Psychosis & Usher's Syndrome (Case)


This report presents a case of Usher's Syndrome in a 19 year-old man, who developed psychotic episodes with paranoid features. 

  • Title: Acute Psychosis With Paranoid Features In A Young Patient With Usher's Syndrome: A Case Report
  • Authors: Theodor Rais, M.D.
  • Date: n.a.
  • Source: Priory Lodge Education Ltd 1994-2014




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PTSD In The Aftermath Of A Police Operation

PTSD In The Aftermath Of A Police Operation


PTSD is associated with a marked impact on social, occupational and family functioning that also carries an increased risk of suicide.
Here the case of a patient who falsely became victim of a police operation is reported.


  • Title: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder In The Aftermath Of A Police Operation
  • Authors: Marc Ziegenbein, M.D, Stefan Kropp, M.D.
  • Date: n/a
  • Source: Priory Lodge Education Ltd 




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Neuroregeneration and dementia: Treatment Options

Neuroregeneration and Dementia: Treatment Options


With longer life span one of the major health concerns is dementia.
The aim of this review is to highlight some of the newest aspects of therapeutic strategies that can improve natural neuroregeneration.


  • Title: Review - Neuroregeneration and dementia: new treatment options
  • Authors: Smaranda Ioana Mitran, Bogdan Catalin, Veronica Sfredel and Tudor-Adrian Balseanu
  • Date: 2013
  • Source: Journal of Molecular Psychiatry 2013, 1:12  doi:10.1186/2049-9256-1-12 © 2013 Mitran et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 




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Treatments for Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

Treatments for Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia


Treatment of panic disorder might be improved if more heed were taken of the results of clinical studies.


  • Title: AVAILABLE EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS FOR PANIC DISORDER AND AGORAPHOBIA AND SATISFACTION WITH TREATMENT
  • Authors: B. Bandelow, P.D. Dr., Dipl.-Psych., Consultant Psychiatrist, K. Sievert, Dr.M. Röthemeyer, G. Hajak, P.D. Dr., Consultant Psychiatrist ,L. Adler, Dr., Consultant Psychiatrist, and E. Rüther, Prof. Dr., Göttingen, Germany.
  • Date: 1999
  • Source: Priory Lodge Education Ltd 1994-2014




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December 08, 2014

Therapy for Anxiety in Bipolar Spectrum Disorders

Therapy for Anxiety in Bipolar Spectrum Disorders


Comorbid anxiety is common in bipolar spectrum disorders [BPSD], and is associated with poor outcomes.


  • Title: Psychological therapy for anxiety in bipolar spectrum disorders
  • Authors: Hannah J. Stratford, Myra J. Cooper, Martina Di Simplicio, Simon E. Blackwell, Emily A. Holmes
  • Date: 2014
  • Source: Clinical Psychology Review 35, 19–34




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CBT For Childhood Disruptive Behaviours

CBT For Childhood Disruptive Behaviours


A meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the success of cognitive-behavioral therapy in reducing disruptive behaviors exhibited by school-age children. 


  • Title: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy As A Clinical Intervention For Childhood Disruptive Behaviours: A Meta-Analysis
  • Authors: Bita Ghafoori Ph.D.,  Susan M. Tracz Ph.D.
  • Date: 2004
  • Source: Priory Lodge Education Ltd 




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Cannabis Psychosis

Cannabis Psychosis


There are suggestions that in a small number of cases Cannabis is capable of precipitating psychosis.


  • Title: CANNABIS PSYCHOSIS
  • Authors: Dr Brian Boettche
  • Source: Priory Lodge Education Ltd 1994-1999.




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Autism in Children with Neurological Disorders

Autism in Children with Neurological Disorders


The aims of the present study were to assess symptoms associated with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children with neurological disorders as reported by parents and teachers.



  • Title: Autism spectrum symptoms in children with neurological disorders
  • Authors: Hilde K Ryland, Mari Hysing, Maj-Britt Posserud, Christopher Gillberg and Astri J Lundervold
  • Date: 2012
  • Source: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health 2012, 6:34  doi:10.1186/1753-2000-6-34




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December 07, 2014

Depression and Pain Comorbidity

Depression and Pain Comorbidity


Because depression and painful symptoms commonly occur together, a literature review has been conducted in order to determine the prevalence of both conditions and the effects of comorbidity on diagnosis, clinical outcomes, and treatment. A growing body of literature has focused on the interaction between depression and pain symptoms, labeled as the depression-pain syndrome. This review addresses several questions, for example if the presence of depression affects the clinical outcomes in patients treated for pain.



  • Title: Depression and Pain Comorbidity - A Literature Review
  • Authors: Matthew J. Bair, MD, MS; Rebecca L. Robinson, MS; Wayne Katon, MD; Kurt Kroenke, MD
  • Date: November 10, 2003
  • Source: Arch Intern Med. 2003;163(20):2433-2445. doi:10.1001/archinte.163.20.2433, Jama Internal Medicine



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DBT Fact Sheet

DBT Fact Sheet


Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy. DBT was originally developed in the 1980s by Marsha Linehan.



  • Title: ABCT FACT SHEETS - DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY
  • Authors: abct.org
  • Source: abct.org Information




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The GAD-7

The GAD-7

The objective of this study was to develop a brief self-report scale to identify probable cases of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and evaluate its reliability and validity. The GAD-7 is a valid and efficient tool for screening for GAD and assessing its severity.



  • Title: A Brief Measure for Assessing Generalized Anxiety Disorder - The GAD-7
  • Authors: Robert L. Spitzer, MD; Kurt Kroenke, MD; Janet B. W. Williams, DSW; Bernd Löwe, MD, PhD
  • Date: 2006
  • Source: Arch Intern Med. 2006;166(10):1092-1097. doi:10.1001/archinte.166.10.1092.




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Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Personality Disorder

Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Personality Disorder

This review focuses on the existing literature about psychotherapy for people with personality disorder. Identifying the mechanisms of change in psychotherapies has further implications for clinical practice.



  • Title: A Systematic Review of Potential Mechanisms of Change in Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Personality Disorder
  • Authors: Chloe Forster, Natasha Berthollier and David Rawlinson
  • Date: 2014
  • Source: J Psychol Psychother 4:133. doi: 10.4172/2161-0487.1000133




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Atypical eating disorders: a review

Atypical eating disorders: a review


Atypical eating disorders do not fulfill the diagnostic criteria for typical anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. Articles published between 1980 and 2010 were part of this review.


  • Title: Atypical eating disorders: a review
  • Authors: Garcia FD, Délavenne H, Déchelotte P
  • Date: 2011
  • Source: Nutrition and Dietary Supplements 2011:3 67–75, Dove Medical Press.




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Elevated oleic acid serum concentrations and Alcohol Dependence

Elevated oleic acid serum concentrations and Alcohol Dependence



The goal of this research was to explore whether there is a significant change of serum FA composition in patients suffering from alcohol dependence. An elevated oleic acid ratio seems to be a state marker for acute alcohol use. It may be a relevant trait marker during detoxification and the subsequent therapeutic measures.



  • Title: Research article - Elevated oleic acid serum concentrations in patients suffering from alcohol dependence
  • Authors: Annekatrin Teubert, Johannes Thome, Andreas Büttner, Jörg Richter and Gisela Irmisch
  • Date: 2013
  • Source: Journal of Molecular Psychiatry 2013, 1:13  doi:10.1186/2049-9256-1-13  © 2013 Teubert et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 




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Borderline Personality & Primary Care

Borderline Personality & Primary Care


Borderline personality disorder is a disorder characterized by marked impulsivity, instability of affect and interpersonal relationships, and suicidal behavior that can complicate medical care. The prevalence of BPD in primary care is high and is largely unrecognized and untreated.



  • Title: Borderline Personality Disorder in Primary Care
  • Authors: Raz Gross, MD, MPH; Mark Olfson, MD, MPH; Marc Gameroff, MA; Steven Shea, MD; Adriana Feder, MD; Milton Fuentes, PSYD; Rafael Lantigua, MD; Myrna M. Weissman, PhD
  • Date: 2002
  • Source: Arch Intern Med. 2002;162(1):53-60. doi:10.1001/archinte.162.1.53.




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The Nucleus Accumbens & Resistant MDD

The Nucleus Accumbens & Resistant MDD

This review aimed to investigate the therapeutic potential of Deep Brain Stimulation for treating
resistant Major Depressive Disorder. The researchers explored the role of Nucleus accumbens as a
treatment target.



  • Title: The nucleus accumbens: a target for deep brain stimulation in resistant major depressive disorder
  • Authors: Cecilia Nauczyciel, Suzanne Robic, Thibaut Dondaine, Marc Verin, Gabriel Robert, Dominique Drapier, Florian Naudet and Bruno Millet
  • Date: 2013
  • Source: Journal of Molecular Psychiatry 2013, 1:17  doi:10.1186/2049-9256-1-17 © 2013 Nauczyciel et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 




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Anorexia & Bulimia Nervosa: Treatment

Anorexia & Bulimia Nervosa: Treatment


Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are characterized by physically and/or psychologically harmful eating patterns.


  • Title: Anorexia Nervosa and Bulima Nervosa Critical Analysis of It's Treatment: Implications and Interventions
  • Authors: Flourish Itulua-Abumere
  • Date: 2013
  • Source: The Open Access Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 1 (2013), Article ID 100007, 5 pages  doi:10.11131/2013/100007




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The Neurobiology of Suicide

The Neurobiology of Suicide


The neurobiology of suicidal behaviour constitutes a serious problem both in psychiatry and general medical practice. It still remains to a large degree unclear. The aim of this paper to summarize the available data on the post-mortem studies.



  • Title: Review - The neurobiology of suicide - A Review of post-mortem studies
  • Authors: Karolina Furczyk, Barbora Schutová, Tanja M Michel, Johannes Thome and Andreas Büttner
  • Date: 2013
  • Source: Journal of Molecular Psychiatry 2013, 1:2  doi:10.1186/2049-9256-1-2 © 2013 Furczyk et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 




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Self-Efficacy for Primary School Children

Self-Efficacy for Primary School Children


The intervention group and the comparison group were two intact physical education classes. A significant increase was observed in the self-regulatory efficacy of intervention group participants.


  • Title: Implementation of the Personal and Social Responsibility Model to Improve Self-Efficacy during Physical Education Classes for Primary School Children
  • Authors: Amparo Escartí, Melchor Gutiérrez, Carmina Pascual, and Ramón Llopis
  • Date: 2010
  • Source: International Journal of Psychology and Psychological Therapy 2010, 10, 3, pp. 387-402




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