Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Gaurav Gupta, S. Roshan, Yogendra Singh, Lakshmi Thangavelu, Sachin Kumar Singh, Harish Dureja, Dinesh Kumar Chellappan, Kamal Dua
Summary: The second wave of COVID-19 in India had a significant impact with a high number of cases and deaths. Along with that, the emerging threat of mucormycosis has been rapidly increasing in India.
DRUG DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Justin P. Dube, Martin M. Smith, Simon B. Sherry, Paul L. Hewitt, Sherry H. Stewart
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased rates of suicide ideation, suicide attempts, and self-harm, with younger people, women, and individuals from democratic countries being the most susceptible. Strong government protections and best practices in suicide prevention are urgently needed to reduce suicide behaviors during the pandemic.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Joel G. Ray, Peter C. Austin, Kayvan Aflaki, Astrid Guttmann, Alison L. Park
Summary: The study found that during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a decrease in hospital care for self-harm or overdose among adolescents and young adults. However, there was no significant change in all-cause mortality.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Keith Hawton, Deborah Casey, Elizabeth Bale, Fiona Brand, Jennifer Ness, Keith Waters, Samantha Kelly, Galit Geulayov
Summary: There was a significant decrease in hospital presentations for self-harm by individuals aged 18 and over in the 12 weeks following lockdown in the UK, with females showing a greater reduction than males across all age groups, particularly in self-poisoning cases. Longer-term monitoring and efforts to promote help-seeking behavior are crucial during the pandemic.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Fernando Jose Guedes da Silva Junior, Priscilla Ingrid Gomes Miranda, Jaqueline Carvalho E. Silva Sales, Adriana da Cunha Menezes Parente, Claudete Ferreira de Souza Monteiro, Ana Paula Cardoso Costa, Luana Ruth Braga Campos, Larissa Alves de Araujo Lima, Aline Raquel de Sousa Ibiapina, Sandra Cristina Pillon, Angelica Martins de Souza Goncalves, Chrystiany Placido de Brito Vieira, Francisca Tereza de Galiza
Summary: There is a lack of systematic review on factors associated with suicidal behavior in adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to critically synthesize the scientific evidence in this area.
Article
Psychiatry
Euan Neil Paterson, Lisa Kent, Dermot O'Reilly, Denise O'Hagan, Siobhan M. O'Neill, Aideen Maguire
Summary: This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns on self-harm and suicidal behavior. The findings indicate a significant decrease in self-harm and suicidal ideation at the beginning of the pandemic, followed by a return to expected levels, except for an increase among children under 16 years old.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Elise Paul, Daisy Fancourt
Summary: This study examines how different experiences and worries related to COVID-19 contribute to changes in self-harm thoughts and behaviors. The findings suggest that a significant portion of UK adults may be at increased risk for self-harm during the pandemic, with economic worries and experiences of abuse being major risk factors. Policy makers should consider implementing evidence-based suicide prevention strategies and social policies to mitigate the consequences.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sailaxmi Gandhi, Maya Sahu, Radhakrishnan Govindan, Prasanthi Nattala, Sangeetha Gandhi, Paulomi M. Sudhir, Rathi Balachandran
Summary: This study investigated the psychological preparedness perception of nurses and nursing students in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings suggest that the subjects had a moderate level of psychological preparedness, self-efficacy, and resilience, but a higher level of optimism. Self-efficacy, optimism, and resilience were positively correlated and emerged as predictors of psychological preparedness.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Chung -Chen Yeh, Yu-Tung Lee, Cheng-Yu Chien, Po-Cheng Chen, Jian-Hong Chen, Chun-Hao Liu
Summary: This study evaluated the changes in self-harm-and violence-related urgent psychiatric consultation (UPC) in the emergency department (ED) during different stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and at different levels of hospitals. The results showed that female gender and younger age were associated with higher risk of self-harm-related UPCs, while patients visiting regional hospitals, male patients, and patients referred by the policy/emergency medical system had a higher risk of violence-related UPCs. After adjustment, the different pandemic stages were not significantly associated with self-harm or violence-related UPCs.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jean-Christophe Chauvet-Gelinier, Adrien Roussot, Bruno Verges, Jean-Michel Petit, Fabrice Jollant, Catherine Quantin
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in hospitalizations for anorexia nervosa, particularly among young women aged 10 to 19 and 20 to 29. The pandemic also appears to be associated with a higher risk of self-harming behaviors in individuals with anorexia nervosa.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Psychiatry
Sarah Steeg, Ann John, David J. Gunnell, Nav Kapur, Dana Dekel, Lena Schmidt, Duleeka Knipe, Ella Arensman, Keith Hawton, Julian P. T. Higgins, Emily Eyles, Catherine Macleod-Hall, Luke A. McGuiness, Roger T. Webb
Summary: Evidence suggests sustained reductions in self-harm presentations during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in the first half of 2021. However, there is a lack of evidence from low- and middle-income countries. It is concerning that there has been an increase in self-harm presentations among adolescents, particularly girls, in 2021. Findings may reflect changes in help-seeking behaviors, utilization of alternative sources of support, and varying effects of the pandemic across different groups.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Xiaoming Xu, Wo Wang, Jianmei Chen, Ming Ai, Lei Shi, Lixia Wang, Su Hong, Qi Zhang, Hua Hu, Xuemei Li, Jun Cao, Zhen Lv, Lian Du, Jing Li, Handan Yang, Xiaoting He, Xiaorong Chen, Ran Chen, Qinghua Luo, Xinyu Zhou, Jian Tan, Jing Tu, Guanghua Jiang, Zhiqin Han, Li Kuang
Summary: The study found that hospital staff with suicidal and self-harm ideation (SSI) during the COVID-19 pandemic were more likely to experience stress and anxiety, while those without SSI had higher self-rated health and confidence. Additionally, the latter group reported better marital relationships, longer sleep hours, and shorter work hours.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Arjen Koppen, Ilze M. J. Thoonen, Claudine C. Hunault, Agnes G. van Velzen, Dylan W. de Lange, Saskia J. Rietjens
Summary: The aim of this study was to analyze the rate of deliberate self-poisonings (DSPs) among adolescents reported to the Dutch Poisons Information Center before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed a significant increase in the number of DSPs during the COVID-19 school closures, which may enhance self-harm behavior among younger adolescents.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
F. Jollant, A. Roussot, E. Corruble, J. C. Chauvet-Gelinier, B. Falissard, Y. Mikaeloff, C. Quantin
Summary: The first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in France was associated with a decrease in self-harm hospitalizations, except for older people. This study analyzes data from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021 and finds that the total number of self-harm hospitalizations decreased compared to 2019, but there were variations based on age and gender. Adolescent girls showed an increase in self-harm hospitalizations, while older people did not show any decrease. Vigilance and prevention efforts are needed to address the impact of the ongoing pandemic.
EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Mahima Panigrahi, Jigyansa Ipsita Pattnaik, Susanta Kumar Padhy, Vikas Menon, Suravi Patra, Kumari Rina, Subhransu Sekhar Padhy, Binod Patro
Summary: The analysis of COVID-19 related suicides (CRS) found that males, those whose COVID status was unknown, and individuals in quarantine/isolation were more frequently affected, providing valuable information for identifying at-risk individuals for COVID-19 related suicidal behavior.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Letter
Psychiatry
Sandeep Grover, Chandrima Naskar, Swapnajeet Sahoo, Aseem Mehra, Subho Chakrabarti
SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Chethan Basavarajappa, Sandeep Grover, Pronob K. Dalal, Ajit Avasthi, Channaveerachari Naveen Kumar, Narayana Manjunatha, Swapnajeet Sahoo, Gautam Saha, Aseem Mehra, Om Prakash Singh, Adarsh Tripathi, Bangalore N. Gangadhar, Suresh Bada Math
Summary: This online survey showed that psychiatrists in India perceive many advantages and some disadvantages in practicing telepsychiatry. The majority of respondents believed that telepsychiatry offers easy accessibility to mental health services and reduces the risk of infections. However, there are concerns about increased doctor shopping, challenges in dealing with suicidal or homicidal patients, and the inability to perform physical and central nervous system examinations.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Sandeep Grover, Ajit Avasthi, Rahul Chakravarty, Amitava Dan, Kaustav Chakraborty, Rajarshi Neogi, Avinash Desouza, Omkar Nayak, Samir Kumar Praharaj, Vikas Menon, Raman Deep, Manish Bathla, Alka A. Subramanyam, Naresh Nebhinani, Prosenjit Ghosh, Bhavesh Lakdawala, Ranjan Bhattacharya
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the risk factors associated with lifetime suicide attempts in bipolar disorder (BD) patients. The findings revealed that several demographic and clinical factors were associated with suicide attempts in BD patients.
NORDIC JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Sandeep Grover, Sanjana Kathiravan
Summary: This article reviews the research on clozapine in India from 2010 to mid-2022 and compares it with research before 2010. It was found that the number of publications on clozapine has increased over the years, but there is still a lack of multicentric studies.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Aarzoo Suman, Ritu Nehra, Swapnajeet Sahoo, Sandeep Grover
Summary: This study evaluated the prevalence and correlates of loneliness in patients with schizophrenia in clinical remission. The results showed a high prevalence of loneliness, which was associated with factors such as depression, quality of life, self-esteem, and stigma. The evaluation of loneliness in patients with schizophrenia is of great importance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Sandeep Grover, Swapnajeet Sahoo, Chandrima Naskar, Aman Sharma
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in patients with SLE and found that 51% of the participants were diagnosed with a psychiatric diagnosis, with depressive disorders being the most common. Therefore, it can be concluded that patients with SLE have a high prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities and should be routinely screened and appropriately treated to improve treatment outcomes.
Article
Psychiatry
Sandeep Grover, Himani Adarsh
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of mixed specifier in patients with unipolar and bipolar depression in India. The results showed that about one-fifth of patients with both types of depression exhibited mixed features during the acute phase of the illness, with no significant difference in the prevalence between the two groups.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Raj Laxmi, Swapnajeet Sahoo, Sandeep Grover, Ritu Nehra
Summary: This study evaluated the psychological recovery and its correlates in patients with first episode psychosis (FEP) who were currently in clinical remission. The results showed that factors such as duration of untreated psychosis, greater psychopathology, lower self-esteem, total unmet need, feeling of discrimination and stigmatization significantly affected the psychological recovery in FEP patients. Therefore, early treatment and psychosocial interventions are crucial in promoting psychological recovery in patients with FEP.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Letter
Psychiatry
Nidhi Yadav, Gopika Jagota, Sandeep Grover
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Rheumatology
Abhinav Shrivastava, Siddharth Jain, Vikram Damaraju, G. S. R. S. N. K. Naidu, Varun Dhir, Manish Rathi, Sandeep Grover, Sanjay Jain, Aman Sharma
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence, severity, determinants, and impact of depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and fatigue in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA). The results showed that the prevalence of depression, excessive sleepiness, and fatigue in GPA patients was comparable to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and lupus, while the prevalence of anxiety was lower. The severity of these comorbidities was mostly mild-moderate.
RHEUMATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Chethan Basavarajappa, Sandeep Grover, Pronob K. Dalal, Ajit Avasthi, Channaveerachari Naveen Kumar, Narayana Manjunatha, Aseem Mehra, Gautam Saha, Swapnajeet Sahoo, Om Prakash Singh, Adarsh Tripathi, Bangalore N. Gangadhar, Suresh Bada Math
Summary: This online survey shows that the majority of responders agree with the lists in TPOG-2020, except for List A. The approach taken in including medications in List A, which focuses on essential drugs, has its benefits. However, these lists are not final and the results of this survey may lead to modifications in the next edition of TPOG.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Chandrima Naskar, Sandeep Grover, Swapnajeet Sahoo, Aseem Mehra
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the mental health of healthcare workers, and telepsychiatry has played an important role in addressing this issue. However, there is a lack of clear guidelines for managing healthcare workers with suicidal behavior.
ANNALS OF INDIAN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Sandeep Grover, Swapnajeet Sahoo, Devakshi Dua, Aseem Mehra, Ritu Nehra
Summary: A web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted to evaluate the psychosocial issues among police personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey revealed that a significant proportion of police personnel on COVID-19 duty experienced anxiety, depressive symptoms, and perceived stress. Older age was significantly associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms and perceived stress.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Yao Xiao, Fay Y. Womer, Shuai Dong, Rongxin Zhu, Ran Zhang, Jingyu Yang, Luheng Zhang, Juan Liu, Weixiong Zhang, Zhongchun Liu, Xizhe Zhang, Fei Wang
Summary: The study developed a precision medicine framework for depression based on neuroimaging and achieved promising results in clinical practice. By utilizing subtype classification and precise rTMS treatment, the research provides new insights into individualized diagnosis and treatment of depression.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2024)
Article
Psychiatry
Jasper Voeckel, Nele Spitznagel, Anna Markser, Christine Sigrist, Julian Koenig
Summary: There is a lack of evidence on the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) treatment for adolescent depression, and no published studies were found on the use of tDCS in youth with depression. The reasons for this scarcity of evidence in light of existing regulatory frameworks and technical challenges are discussed.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2024)
