Review
Clinical Neurology
Kenneth S. Kendler
Summary: In his final edition of "Introduction to Clinical Psychiatry," Emil Kraepelin provided a thorough examination of manic-depressive insanity, aligning closely with modern DSM-5 criteria. He emphasized the importance of mixed features and the constitutional/personality foundations of MDI, illustrating his points through detailed case reports. Kraepelin's view that classical psychotic symptoms and catatonic syndrome could be consistent with a diagnosis of MDI is also highlighted in his work.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Laura Orsolini, Irena Rojnic Palavra, Gabriele Duccio Papanti, Matej Potocan, Diego Quattrone, Matis Martens, Sandra Sklenarova, Jonna Levola, Leslie Grichy, Sean Naughton, Indre Kotryna Grineviciene, Jelly Petra Kuiters, Tomasz M. Gondek, Anca-Livia Panfil, Milica M. Borovcanin, Alberto San Roman Uria, Ewelina Biskup, Ekin Sonmez Gungor, Marisa Casanova Dias, Sonila Tomori, Visnja Banjac, Petra Marinova-Djambazova, Mariana Pinto da Costa
Summary: Despite the increasing prevalence of psychoactive substance use disorders in European countries, addiction psychiatry is inadequately trained within psychiatric training programs. Trainees generally recognize addiction as a core curriculum, but often face issues such as insufficient structured training and poor knowledge acquisition. Further research is needed to explore reasons for inadequate training and optimize experiential education in addiction psychiatry.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mikko Weckroth, Sanna Ala-Mantila
Summary: This study examines differences in climate change attitudes between urban and rural areas, as well as regions with varying population growth rates in Europe. It finds that socioeconomic factors and education levels significantly impact climate change attitudes and energy-saving behavior, with lower income groups showing less environmental concern but higher engagement in energy-saving activities. The results highlight the need to consider socioeconomic disadvantage and spatial marginalization when revising climate change and environmental policies in the EU.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Rainer Schaefert, Barbara Stein, Gunther Meinlschmidt, Noa Roemmel, Jordi Blanch, Birgitte Boye, Eduardo Carqueja, Tiziano De Matteis, Peter Dineen, Anne M. Doherty, Silvia Ferrari, Victoria Lanvin, William Lee, Gilbert M. D. Lemmens, Cedric Lemogne, Krzysztof Malyszcak, Antonio Mendes-Pedro, Ali-Akbar Nejatisafa, Sami Rasanen, Benjamin Rosen, Frederico Simoes do Couto, Markos Syngelakis, Ilaria Tarricone, Christina M. Van der Feltz-Cornelis, Christian G. Huber, Christian Fazekas, Frank Vitinius
Summary: This study aimed to describe the newly implemented structures and procedures of psychosocial consultation and liaison (CL) services, as well as the emerging needs for cooperation in Europe and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted, and the results showed that most CL services had established specific cooperation structures for COVID-19 psychosocial care. The services provided care for patients, relatives, and staff, with a focus on patient care and specific interventions. The emerging needs included mutual information exchange and support, as well as suggestions for specific changes for patients, relatives, or staff.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Franziska Baessler, Ali Zafar, Thomas Gargot, Mariana Pinto da Costa, Ewelina Maria Biskup, Livia De Picker, Katja Koelkebeck, Florian Riese, Howard Ryland, Olga Kazakova, Sarah Birkle, Thanos Kanellopoulos, Roland Grassl, Alina Braicu, Jobst-Hendrik Schultz, Marisa Casanova Dias
Summary: Psychiatry qualifications are automatically recognized in EU countries, but there are differences in national training programs. A study comparing postgraduate psychiatry programs in 42 European countries found significant variations, highlighting the need for harmonization of training standards to improve mental healthcare.
EUROPEAN NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Jerzy Samochowiec, Dorota Frydecka, Karolina Skonieczna-Zydecka, Meryam Schouler-Ocak, Bernardo Carpinello, Eka Chkonia, Geert Dom, Peter Falkai, Blazej Misiak, Mariana Pinto da Costa, Jan Wise, Livia de Picker, Simavi Vahip, Danuta Wasserman, Silvana Galderisi, Przemyslaw Bienkowski
Summary: This study investigates the current status of ethical codes and practices in countries belonging to the European Psychiatric Association (EPA). Most countries rely on mission statements and internal documents to address ethical issues in psychiatry, including medical malpractice, workplace bullying, plagiarism, academic fraud, sexual abuse, and discrimination/racism. NPAs play an active role in defining ethical standards for mental health care professionals, and future collaboration under the EPA's umbrella could establish a database of local ethical documents translated into English for all EPA members.
EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Suzanne E. Gerritsen, Athanasios Maras, Larissa S. van Bodegom, Mathilde M. Overbeek, Frank C. Verhulst, Dieter Wolke, Rebecca Appleton, Angelo Bertani, Maria G. Cataldo, Patrizia Conti, David Da Fonseca, Nikolina Davidovic, Katarina Dodig-Curkovic, Cecilia Ferrari, Federico Fiori, Tomislav Franic, Charlotte Gatherer, Giovanni De Girolamo, Natalie Heaney, Gaelle Hendrickx, Alfred Kolozsvari, Flavia Micol Levi, Kate Lievesley, Jason Madan, Ottaviano Martinelli, Mathilde Mastroianni, Virginie Maurice, Fiona McNicholas, Lesley O'Hara, Moli Paul, Diane Purper-Ouakil, Veronique de Roeck, Frederick Russet, Melanie C. Saam, Ilyas Sagar-Ouriaghli, Paramala J. Santosh, Anne Sartor, Aurelie Schandrin, Ulrike M. E. Schulze, Giulia Signorini, Swaran P. Singh, Jatinder Singh, Cathy Street, Priya Tah, Elena Tanase, Sabine Tremmery, Amanda Tuffrey, Helena Tuomainen, Therese A. M. J. van Amelsvoort, Anna Wilson, Leanne Walker, Gwen C. Dieleman
Summary: The presence of distinct child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and adult mental health services (AMHS) impacts the continuity of mental health treatment for young people. However, the extent of discontinuity of care in Europe and its effects on the mental health of young people are unknown. Current research is limited by retrospective studies and small sample sizes. The MILESTONE study aims to examine associations between service use, mental health, and other outcomes over a 24-month period.
Editorial Material
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Sarah Levitt, Alex Henri-Bhargava, David B. Hogan, Kenneth Shulman, Sara B. Mitchell
Summary: The article introduces the development and practices of the Brain Medicine Fellowship, a training program that aims to cultivate interdisciplinary expertise in the assessment and treatment of complex brain disorders. It highlights the innovative educational design and the impact of the program through the Brain Medicine Clinic, benefiting patients and caregivers.
Article
Nursing
Anna Hegedues, Christian Burr, Viviane Pfluger, Daniel Sieg, Andre Nienaber, Michael Schulz
Summary: The EX-IN training program has a positive impact on participants' recovery, stigma resistance, and introspection, especially for those with more recent inpatient stays. The training can be recommended for preparation for peer support work and as an intervention to improve personal recovery processes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
David E. Williams, Spencer P. Greenhalgh
Summary: This study used a combination of computational and human-driven methods to examine the activity of anonymous scholars on Twitter. The findings suggest that pseudonymous accounts, despite not conforming to conventional expectations of academic social media use, can still be considered authentic academic accounts.
INTERNET AND HIGHER EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
David E. Williams, Spencer P. Greenhalgh
Summary: This study utilized both computational and human-driven methods to analyze the activity of 59 anonymized academics on Twitter, revealing that their use of pseudonymous accounts to discuss various topics can be considered authentically academic.
INTERNET AND HIGHER EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Rafeal Cabella Ruiz, Andres Jimenez Ramirez, Maria Jose Esalona Cuaresma, Jose Gonzalez Enriquez
Summary: This paper proposes an iterative method that considers the technical, psychological, and governance aspects of hybrid RPA. It discusses the vertical segmentation of process activities and the role of process mining, and reports substantial efficiency benefits in real-world processes.
COMPUTERS IN INDUSTRY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Sharad Philip, Rahul Patley, Rakesh Chander, Prateek Varshney, Anu Chopra Dosajh, B. Vinay, N. Manjunatha, C. Naveen Kumar, Suresh BadaMath
Summary: With treatment gaps of 60-70%, including shortages in Human Resources, 150 million people in India have never accessed mental healthcare. In Punjab, mental health training in primary health centers is needed. A short-term synchronous training led to positive changes in knowledge, attitudes, and practices among 114 primary care doctors. Task sharing and capacity building initiatives can help meet the demand for mental healthcare services during the pandemic.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rachel M. Hiller, Sarah L. Halligan, Richard Meiser-Stedman, Elizabeth Elliott, Emily Rutter-Eley, Tilly Hutt
Summary: The study found that young people in out-of-home care experience both positive and negative aspects, with carers being their primary source of support. Those with more significant mental health difficulties often feel unsupported and may engage in self-harm. Only a minority have accessed formal mental health support and opinions on its usefulness are mixed.
Article
Nursing
Ashishkumar Badanapurkar, Deborah Nelson, Majid Alabdulla, Shuja Reagu, Peter Woodruff, Sejo Varghese, Shereen Mohammed Aly, Peter M. Haddad
Summary: The study found that nearly half (43%) of respondents reported a deterioration in their mental health during the pandemic. Those who reported worsened mental health were significantly more likely to have experienced negative social changes, such as increased stress from the home and reduced ability to discuss emotions/feelings with family members.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Lidija Injac Stevovic, Selman Repisti, Tamara Radojicic, Norman Sartorius, Sonila Tomori, Alma Dzubur Kulenovic, Ana Popova, Martina Rojnic Kuzman, Ilias I. Vlachos, Shukrije Statovci, Alexei Bandati, Antoni Novotni, Stojan Bajraktarov, Anca-Livia Panfil, Nadja P. Maric, Mirjana Delic, Nikolina Jovanovic
Summary: The study investigated mental health care experts' opinions on the availability of non-pharmacological treatment for individuals with schizophrenia in South-East European countries. The findings revealed that in eight countries, the percentage of individuals with schizophrenia receiving non-pharmacological treatments was below 35%, with primary barriers being lack of human and financial resources, inadequate training for clinicians, and dominance of pharmacotherapy in schizophrenia treatment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Helena Tee, Agnes Chevalier, Martin Webber, Penny Xanthopoulou, Stefan Priebe, Domenico Giacco
Summary: Many people with psychosis suffer from social isolation, which can greatly impact their quality of life. While symptoms are believed to contribute to this isolation, some patients may not be interested in increasing their social contacts or participating in socialization interventions. This means that those who need support the most may not receive it. A study involving 548 psychosis patients in England found that the majority expressed a desire for more social contacts, which was associated with lower quality of life. However, patients with lower quality of life were less confident in increasing their contacts. The reasons for not wanting to increase contacts were either perceived barriers or contentment with their current situation. Overall, it can be concluded that psychosis patients with lower quality of life and little confidence in socializing have a greater desire for more social contacts and are motivated to engage with support to reduce isolation if it is offered.
SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Domenico Giacco, James B. Kirkbride, Anna O. Ermakova, Martin Webber, Penny Xanthopoulou, Stefan Priebe
Summary: The study found that patients with psychosis in urban areas are more socially isolated when surrounded by more people, which could impact their clinical outcomes. There were no associations found between social contacts or satisfaction with friendships with social deprivation or fragmentation indexes.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Sara Medved, Azijada Srkalovic Imsiragic, Igor Salopek, Dragan Puljic, Hrvoje Handl, Marina Kovac, Alma Mihaljevic Peles, Danijela Stimac Grbic, Luka Romancuk, Roberto MuZic, Laura Shields Zeeman, Martina Rojnic Kuzman
Summary: Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and a severe earthquake, specialized community mental health teams were introduced in Petrinja, Croatia to bridge the disrupted psychiatric care. This case series highlights the quick deployment and delivery of care during the natural disaster and pandemic, resulting in functional recovery for patients with severe mental illness.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Penny D. Xanthopoulou, Jennifer Mbanu, Agnes Chevalier, Martin Webber, Domenico Giacco
Summary: This paper explores the subjective experiences of mental health practitioners, people with psychosis, and carers regarding social isolation and community integration of people with psychosis. Factors such as institutional factors, illness symptoms, stigma, and the importance of fostering communities that embrace change were identified. Hospitalization was found to contribute to social isolation, and psychiatric wards should consider incorporating socialization as a therapeutic tool. Initiatives should address socioeconomic inequalities and stigmatization. Building accepting and flexible communities can create opportunities for independence from mental health services.
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Lidija Injac Stevovic, Selman Repisti, Tamara Radojicic, Norman Sartorius, Sonila Tomori, Alma Dzubur Kulenovic, Ana Popova, Martina Rojnic Kuzman, Ilias I. Vlachos, Shukrije Statovci, Alexei Bandati, Antoni Novotni, Stojan Bajraktarov, Anca-Livia Panfil, Nadja Maric, Mirjana Delic, Nikolina Jovanovic
Summary: This study analyzed treatment guidelines of 12 Southeast European countries and found that most countries focused on pharmacotherapy for schizophrenia. Nine countries included non-pharmacological interventions, with family therapy and psychoeducation being the most commonly recommended. However, the majority of recommended interventions lacked sufficient randomized controlled trial evidence, and only a small proportion of mental health institutions included these interventions in their official service price list.
Editorial Material
Psychology, Clinical
Domenico Giacco
JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Emanuele Valenti, Domenico Giacco
Summary: This study explores the ethical implications of influence strategies in mental health care and finds that not all strategies can be defined as informal coercion. The findings suggest that professionals are often unaware of the tension between theoretical definitions and their own practices, potentially leading to unintended coercive practices. The study emphasizes the importance of recognizing and discussing these influence strategies to avoid unintentional coercion.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Sarah Levaj, Sara Medved, Jasmina Grubisin, Lea Tomasic, Kristina Brozic, Laura Shields-Zeeman, Felix Bolinski, Martina Rojnic Kuzman
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic and earthquakes, patients in the CMHT group visited doctors and psychiatric services more frequently, used long-acting injectables more often, and perceived higher levels of social support compared to the TAU group. However, there were no differences in mental health outcomes between the two groups.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Kayonda Hubert Ngamaba, Martin Webber, Penny Xanthopoulou, Agnes Chevalier, Domenico Giacco
Summary: This study investigated the participation in social leisure activities of people with psychosis and whether their participation is associated with better quality of life. It was found that people with psychosis who engage in more leisure activities have a higher quality of life, while gender and employment status are negatively correlated with quality of life. This suggests that interventions aimed at increasing participation in leisure activities may be beneficial for individuals with psychosis.
ANNALS OF GENERAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Nikolaus Bausch-Becker, Nathalie Brackmann, Ulf Sternemann, Elmar Habermeyer
Summary: The question of a suitable treatment setting for older forensic inpatients arises in the inpatient correctional system. A study examined the research literature using four medical databases and found only 5 relevant studies out of 744 pre-selected articles. The majority of the sample consisted of men with criminal justice experience, and placement and capacity problems as well as a lack of age-appropriate infrastructure were reported. Based on the study results, an empirical recommendation regarding a suitable treatment setting cannot be given.
PSYCHIATRISCHE PRAXIS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Catherine Winsper, Rahul Bhattacharya, Kamaldeep Bhui, Graeme Currie, Dawn Edge, David R. Ellard, Donna Franklin, Paramjit S. Gill, Steve Gilbert, Robin Miller, Zahra Motala, Vanessa Pinfold, Harbinder Sandhu, Swaran P. Singh, Scott Weich, Domenico Giacco
Summary: Stakeholders have developed local and national implementation plans to improve mental healthcare for minority ethnic groups. Each study site has identified 2-3 local priority actions, and national priority actions include establishing a national hub for system level change and recognizing the importance of service users and communities in service design. Collaboration between NHS and community organizations, as well as leadership roles for individuals with lived experience, will be essential.
Meeting Abstract
Psychiatry
M. Rojnic Kuzman, S. Medved, S. Bjedov, M. Kovac, A. Mihaljevic-Peles
EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Psychiatry
M. Rojnic Kuzman
EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Natasa Grulovic, Martina Rojnic Kuzman, Maja Baretic
Summary: This study evaluated the prevalence and identified the predictors of diabetes-related distress in adults with T1DM in Croatia. It found that 36% of participants experienced high diabetes-related distress, with higher HbA1c levels and the presence of microvascular complications being significant predictors. Worry about the future and chronic complications, as well as guilt when off-track with diabetes management, were identified as the main contributors to distress.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
