Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ting Ni, Yi Zhang, Shuang Xue, Wenjian Xu, Wanjie Tang
Summary: This study investigates the effects of childhood adversity, including maltreatment, stressful life events, and earthquake exposure, on PTSD and depression. The findings suggest that these childhood adversities have direct impacts on mental health, and there are interactions among them.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Armen K. Goenjian, Alan M. Steinberg, David Walling, Sheryl Bishop, Ida Karayan, Robert Pynoos
Summary: Long-term prospective disaster studies have shown that PTSD rates and mean scores decreased significantly over 25 years, with 9.1-22.4% still meeting DSM-5 criteria. Factors such as post-disaster adversities, social support, and chronic medical illnesses were found to be predictors of PTSD symptom severity at 25 years. Treatment and improvement of social ecology are crucial for recovery programs.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Fadi T. Maalouf, Riwa Haidar, Fatima Mansour, Martine Elbejjani, Joseph El Khoury, Brigitte Khoury, Lilian A. Ghandour
Summary: This study investigates the mental health impact of the Beirut Port explosion on children. The results show that approximately two thirds of the surveyed children are likely to have anxiety, over half are likely to have PTSD, and about one third are likely to have depression. Children who are farther away from the explosion site or were not in Beirut during the blast have lower odds of anxiety and PTSD. Children who sustained physical injuries or witnessed casualties have higher odds of PTSD. Children whose homes sustained minor damages, experienced temporary displacement, had poorer perceived economic status and academic performance, and had prior mental health care seeking have higher odds for all mental health disorders. The study highlights the importance of emergency mental health response, prioritizing disadvantaged communities and children with prior mental health problems.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Xingkui Zhao, Steve Lukito, Xia Huang, Changjian Qiu, Wanjie Tang
Summary: This study examined the frequency of NSSI in adolescents after COVID-19 lockdown experiences, the relationship with early PTSD symptoms, and the mediating role of depression and sleep problems. The results showed that the rate of NSSI was 31.9% after three months of lockdown, with a significant association between early PTSD symptoms and later NSSI, mediated by sleep problems and depressive symptoms.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Shuo Wang, Xuliang Shi, Xiaoyan Chen, Ya Zhu, Huilin Chen, Fang Fan
Summary: This study examined the relationship between earthquake exposure, sleep problems, and resilience in relation to PTSD symptoms. It found that sleep problems partially mediated the relationship between earthquake exposure and PTSD symptoms, and this mediating process was moderated by resilience. Adolescents with lower levels of resilience showed stronger associations between earthquake exposure, sleep problems, and PTSD symptoms. Sleep-targeted and resilience-based interventions may be effective in mitigating PTSD symptoms following a traumatic event like an earthquake.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Junjun Qi, Rui Sun, Xiao Zhou
Summary: The study found that the PTSD-depression comorbidity networks related to COVID-19 and Typhoon Lekima were similar, but the COVID-19 network had more complex comorbid symptoms and unique high centrality bridge symptoms. The networks showed replicability across trauma types, but specific symptom-level associations and some bridge symptoms varied.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Junjun Qi, Yingying Ye, Rui Sun, Rui Zhen, Xiao Zhou
Summary: There is a high comorbidity between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression among adolescents following traumatic events. This study found that PTSD and depression are two separate disorders, but are strongly associated through dysphoric symptoms of PTSD and somatic or non-somatic symptoms of depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Byron Schwartz, Debra Kaminer, Anneli Hardy, Jani Nothling, Soraya Seedat
Summary: The study found that polyvictimization posed differential risks for boys and girls in terms of mental health outcomes, with girls being more susceptible to its effects. For girls, higher levels of polyvictimization predicted both PTSD and depression severity, while for boys, polyvictimization did not predict PTSD or depression severity.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Rachel L. Zelkowitz, Tate F. Halverson, Tapan A. Patel, Jean C. Beckham, Patrick S. Calhoun, Mary Jo Pugh, Nathan A. Kimbrel
Summary: Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a significant concern among U.S. veterans, with wall/object-punching being a common method. This study explores the relationship between this behavior, other NSSI methods, and psychosocial outcomes.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jutta Joormann, Samuel A. McLean, Francesca L. Beaudoin, Xinming An, Jennifer S. Stevens, Donglin Zeng, Thomas C. Neylan, Gari Clifford, Sarah D. Linnstaedt, Laura T. Germine, Scott L. Rauch, Paul Musey, Phyllis L. Hendry, Sophia Sheikh, Christopher W. Jones, Brittany E. Punches, Gregory Fermann, Lauren A. Hudak, Kamran Mohiuddin, Vishnu Murty, Meghan E. McGrath, John P. Haran, Jose Pascual, Mark Seamon, David A. Peak, Claire Pearson, Robert M. Domeier, Paulina Sergot, Roland Merchant, Leon D. Sanchez, Niels K. Rathlev, William F. Peacock, Steven E. Bruce, Deanna Barch, Diego A. Pizzagalli, Beatriz Luna, Steven E. Harte, Irving Hwang, Sue Lee, Nancy Sampson, Karestan C. Koenen, Kerry J. Ressler, Ronald C. Kessler
Summary: This is the first report on the association between trauma exposure and depression. The study found that the characteristics of motor vehicle collision (MVC) and peritraumatic symptoms are associated with 8-week depression, while peritraumatic symptoms are associated with 2-week depression. The findings suggest the possibility of diverse and complex underlying biological and psychological processes.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Herbert E. Ainamani, Roland Weierstall-Pust, Ronald Bahati, Anne Otwine, Sam Tumwesigire, Godfrey Z. Rukundo
Summary: Children growing up under adverse conditions are at a higher risk of developing mental health problems. However, there is still a lack of reliable data on the prevalence and associated factors of PTSD and depression among maltreated children and adolescents in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aimed to estimate the magnitude of PTSD, depression, and their associated factors among maltreated children and adolescents in Southwestern Uganda. The results showed that the majority of participants fulfilled diagnostic criteria for PTSD and depression. Witnessing intimate partner violence and being cared for by non-relatives were significant predictors for both PTSD and depression. These findings highlight the importance of interventions to reduce adverse psychosocial stressors and improve the mental health of children.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOTRAUMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Sonya B. Norman, Christy Capone, Kaitlyn E. Panza, Moira Haller, Brittany C. Davis, Paula P. Schnurr, M. Tracie Shea, Kendall Browne, Gregory J. Norman, Ariel J. Lang, Alexander C. Kline, Shahrokh Golshan, Carolyn B. Allard, Abigail Angkaw
Summary: This study compared the efficacy of two psychotherapies, TrIGR and SCT, for reducing trauma-related guilt. The results showed that TrIGR was more effective in reducing guilt, PTSD symptoms, and depressive symptoms compared to supportive therapy. TrIGR also had a higher likelihood of treatment response for PTSD and meaningful change in depression.
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Or Duek, Tobias Raphael Spiller, Robert H. Pietrzak, Eiko I. Fried, Ilan Harpaz-Rotem
Summary: A new framework for analyzing PTSD, the network approach, has been introduced in recent years. This study utilized a large sample size to conduct network analysis on PTSD symptoms, finding the centrality of certain symptoms in both PTSD and combined network structures. The findings contribute to the understanding of PTSD and help address stability criticisms in network structures.
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Melanie L. Bozzay, Sydney Brigido, Mascha vant Wout-Frank, Emily Aiken, Robert Swift, Noah S. Philip
Summary: The study found that in PTSD patients, comorbid mild AUD does not affect the safety of iTBS treatment, and AUD patients showed a faster improvement rate in depression symptoms after receiving active stimulation.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Charlotte Sonne, Erik Lykke Mortensen, Derrick Silove, Sabina Palic, Jessica Carlsson
Summary: The study found that the severity of initial symptoms and level of functioning in refugees are associated with treatment outcomes. Factors such as short time in host country, full-time occupation, young age, and family reunification status also influence symptom improvement.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jai Carmichael, Jennie Ponsford, Kate Rachel Gould, Gershon Spitz
Summary: The traditional approaches to measuring depression after traumatic brain injury (TBI) have limitations. This study adopted a symptom-oriented approach and found that post-TBI depression is highly heterogeneous. Different depressive symptoms have distinct associations with personal, injury-related, treatment, and outcome factors.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Xiaoning Sun, Min Chen, Guanghai Wang, Fan Jiang
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Aleksander Kwas
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Josine E. Verhoeven, Laura K. M. Han, Brenda W. J. H. Penninx
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Erin Crowe, Petra K. Staiger, Steven J. Bowe, Imogen Rehm, Richard Moulding, Caitlyn Herrick, David J. Hallford
Summary: This study aimed to integrate the evidence regarding the relationship between emotion regulation difficulties and TTM symptoms, and found that individuals with higher levels of TTM severity appear to exhibit decreased overall emotion regulation abilities and strategies.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Fjolla Berisha, Marjolaine Rivest-Beauregard, Jai Shah, Michelle Lonergan, Alain Brunet
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yi-Tseng Tsai, Tzu-Jung Chuang, Sriyani Padmalatha Konara Mudiyanselage, Han-Chang Ku, Yi-Lin Wu, Chung-Yi Li, Nai-Ying Ko
Summary: Sleep disturbances are associated with higher suicide rates, and this association is independent of depression. Paying attention to sleep disturbances among PLHIV is crucial when monitoring suicidal ideation.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Junyou Chen, Ingrid D. Lui, Yu Cheng Hsu, Paul S. F. Yip
Summary: Despite rapid social changes in Hong Kong, marriage remains a strong protective factor against suicide for both men and women, particularly among younger individuals. Increasing suicide rates among divorced/separated, never-married, or widowed individuals suggest a need for more psychosocial support.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
A. Perry, K. Gordon-Smith, K. J. S. Lewis, A. Di Florio, N. Craddock, L. Jones, I. Jones
Summary: This study found that the experience of losing at least one night of sleep was associated with an increased risk of postpartum psychosis in women with bipolar disorder. Sleep quality in late pregnancy was not associated with postpartum psychosis, and perinatal sleep disruption was not associated with postpartum depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Dear J. Affect Disord, Mark J. Niciu, Robert C. Meisner, Brent R. Carr, Ali A. Farooqui, David Feifel, Adam Kaplin, Paul M. Kim, Christopher D. Schneck, Jennifer L. Vande Voort, Sagar Parikh, E. Jeremy Kendrick
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Tao Wang, Li Yang, Lan Yang, Bao-Peng Liu, Cun-Xian Jia
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the association between psychological pain and suicidality in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). The results showed that psychological pain was a risk factor for suicidality in MDD patients, especially for those of advancing age. Reducing psychological pain in MDD patients is important for preventing suicidality.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Letter
Clinical Neurology
Juan Carlos Hugues, Abel Nogueira-Lopeza, Maeva Flayellea, Cora von Hammersteind, Joel Billieuxa
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ogechi Cynthia Onyeka, Samuel D. Spencer, Alison Salloum, Katie Jiannetto, Eric A. Storch
Summary: This study examined the relationship among family accommodation (FA), posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), and functional impairment. The results showed that FA was significantly associated with PTSS and functional impairment. Baseline FA partially mediated the relationship between baseline PTSS and functional impairment. Changes in FA from pre- to post-treatment were associated with relevant outcome variables at post-treatment and 12-month follow-up.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yumeng Shi, Chao Yu
Summary: This study found a negative correlation between the intake of active microbes in the diet and depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Qiurui Nie, Yu Shen, Mengqin Luo, Zhiyong Sheng, Rui Zhou, Guangmin Li, Wei Huang, Shenjian Chen
Summary: The study assessed the sleep duration, sleep disorders, and trouble sleeping among adults in the United States from 2005 to 2018, revealing a high prevalence of abnormal sleep durations and increasing rates of sleep disorders and trouble sleeping.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)