Article
Psychiatry
Swaran P. Singh, Catherine Winsper, Mohapradeep Mohan, Max Birchwood, Rakesh K. Chadda, Vivek Furtado, Srividya N. Iyer, Richard J. Lilford, Jason Madan, Caroline Meyer, Padmavati Ramachandran, Thara Rangaswamy, Jai Shah, Mamta Sood
Summary: Developing countries like India have a significant gap in mental health care. This study compares the care pathways for first episode psychosis patients in North and South India to address the treatment gap.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Manuel Gardea-Resendez, Javier Ortiz-Orendain, Alessandro Miola, Manuel Fuentes Salgado, Mete Ercis, Brandon J. Coombes, Peggy M. Gruhlke, J. Michael Bostwick, Ian Michel, Jennifer L. Vande Voort, Aysegul Ozerdem, Alastair McKean, Mark A. Frye, Monica Taylor-Desir
Summary: This study compares psychiatric diagnoses and psychotropic drug use before the first episode of mania or psychosis in racially diverse patients. The findings indicate that non-White patients had a shorter duration of psychiatric antecedents and sought mental health care at an older age compared to White patients. There were no significant differences in pathways to care or age of first seeking mental health between racial groups, but non-White patients had lower rates of psychotropic drug use.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Alexandra Waxmann, Andrew Thompson, Patrick McGorry, Brian O'Donoghue
Summary: This study aims to investigate the pathways to care for migrants experiencing a first episode of psychosis in Australia. The results showed that first-generation migrants were more likely to be admitted to hospital and experience involuntary treatment compared to Australian-born youth, and they also had more severe symptoms.
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Els van der Ven, Nev Jones, Natalie Bareis, Jennifer M. Scodes, Renald Dambreville, Hong Ngo, Chackupurackal M. Mathai, Iruma Bello, Gonzalo Martinez-Ales, Franco Mascayano, Rufina J. Lee, Wim Veling, Deidre M. Anglin, Roberto Lewis-Fernandez, Ezra S. Susser, Michael T. Compton, Lisa B. Dixon, Melanie M. Wall
Summary: This study examines the differences in pathways to care for first-episode psychosis among different ethnoracial groups and empirically derived clusters. The results show that there are variations in treatment duration among different ethnoracial groups and different clusters. Studying treatment duration inequalities through an ethnoracial lens can help improve our understanding of the inequities resulting from delays in treatment initiation.
Article
Psychiatry
Els van der Ven, Nev Jones, Natalie Bareis, Jennifer M. Scodes, Renald Dambreville, Hong Ngo, Chackupurackal M. Mathai, Iruma Bello, Gonzalo Martinez-Ales, Franco Mascayano, Rufina J. Lee, Wim Veling, Deidre M. Anglin, Roberto Lewis-Fernandez, Ezra S. Susser, Michael T. Compton, Lisa B. Dixon, Melanie M. Wall
Summary: In this study on individuals with recent-onset psychosis, differences in time-to-treatment outcomes were observed among ethnoracial groups and empirically derived clusters combining multiple social and clinical factors. Examining disparities in treatment durations through an intersectional, ethnoracial lens may improve understanding of the inequities resulting from intersecting factors that contribute to delays in treatment initiation.
Review
Psychiatry
Laura Lockwood, Brian Miller, Nagy A. Youssef
Summary: This systematic review examined 17 studies related to epigenetic changes in first-episode psychosis, finding evidence of epigenetic alterations in certain portions of the genome in early psychosis patients. Further research in this area is warranted for more definitive epigenetic correlations.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Sian Lowri Griffiths, Tumelo Bogatsu, Mia Longhi, Emily Butler, Beel Alexander, Mrunal Bandawar, Linda Everard, Peter B. Jones, David Fowler, Joanne Hodgekins, Tim Amos, Nick Freemantle, Paul McCrone, Swaran P. Singh, Max Birchwood, Rachel Upthegrove
Summary: This study investigated the 5-year clinical and social outcomes of young people with First Episode Psychosis (FEP) from different racial groups following intensive early intervention service (EIS) care. The results showed variations in long-term outcomes across racial groups, with Black and Asian individuals experiencing less improvement in long-term recovery and being less likely to be discharged from mental health services.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Brian O'Donoghue, John Lyne, Eric Roche, Nathan Mifsud, Laoise Renwick, Caragh Behan, Mary Clarke
Summary: This study found that migrants from Africa have a nearly twofold increased risk of developing a psychotic disorder compared to those born in the Republic of Ireland, while migrants from certain Asian countries have a reduced risk. Further research into the factors behind this increased risk in specific migrant groups could provide insights into the cause of psychotic disorders.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Cesar Gonzalez-Blanch, Irene Birules, Esther Pousa, Maria Luisa Barrigon, Raquel Lopez-Carrilero, Esther Lorente-Rovira, Rosa Ayesa-Arriola, Esther Setien-Suero, Ana Barajas, Eva M. Grasa, Isabel Ruiz-Delgado, Fermin Gonzalez-Higueras, Jordi Cid, Susana Ochoa
Summary: Metacognitive training (MCT) is effective in improving cognitive insight in individuals with psychotic disorders, particularly in terms of reducing self-certainty. The study found that age of onset moderated self-reflectiveness, while gender and baseline self-esteem moderated the effects of MCT on self-certainty. Overall, MCT can be generalized to a variety of sociodemographic and clinical profiles, with the potential for targeted interventions based on individual characteristics.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
A. Casado-Ortega, R. Vila-Badia, A. Butjosa, N. Del Cacho, C. Serra-Arumi, M. Esteban-Sanjusto, M. Diago, D. Munoz-Samons, M. Pardo, G. Profep, J. Usall
Summary: People with first episode of psychosis (FEP) show deficits in social cognition, which have been linked to several sociodemographic, clinical, and psychosocial variables. Compared with healthy controls, individuals with FEP exhibit social cognition deficits, with premorbid IQ being the most relevant variable in social cognition performance in this group. These findings could be applied in clinical practice to enhance interventions for individuals with FEP.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Kathryn Albin, Cameron Albin, Clark D. Jeffries, Diana O. Perkins
Summary: The study found that 38% of subjects were not diagnosed with a psychotic disorder in their initial episode of care. The time to diagnosis for psychosis was similar for subjects that did and did not receive a diagnosis. Care episodes without a psychosis diagnosis more often involved outpatient and mental health services, but dangerousness indicators were similar.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Psychiatry
Regina Vila-Badia, Anna Butjosa, Nuria Del Cacho, Clara Serra-Arumi, Marina Esteban-Sanjusto, Susana Ochoa, Judith Usall
Summary: This paper reviews the literature on childhood trauma in people with first-episode psychosis, finding a high prevalence of childhood trauma in this population, with women experiencing more sexual abuse. The impact of childhood trauma on the severity and prognosis of first-episode psychosis remains unclear.
SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Sherifat Oduola, Jayati Das-Munshi, Francois Bourque, Charlotte Gayer-Anderson, Jason Tsang, Robin M. Murray, Tom K. J. Craig, Craig Morgan
Summary: The study found that the incidence rates of psychosis have increased over time in southeast London, with variations in the incidence rate ratios among different ethnic groups.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Gerianne M. Alexander, Kendall John, Tracy Hammond, Joanna Lahey
Summary: This study found that individuals who perceive their forename as relatively gender-weak exhibit less gender-typical childhood social behavior and personality traits, indicating that forenames have an impact on gender socialization and role behavior.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Pei Ling Lim, Roselyne Shirley Pat Fong
Summary: This study provides a brief overview of young people presenting with first episode psychosis at a paediatric hospital in Singapore over the course of a year. It highlights the importance of joint initial assessment by paediatricians and child psychiatrists in determining clinical characteristics and guiding treatment decisions. Stigma and cultural beliefs were also identified as factors affecting delay in presentation and adherence to treatment.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Jordan Edwards, Maria Chiu, Rebecca Rodrigues, Amardeep Thind, Saverio Stranges, Kelly K. Anderson
Summary: The study found that in Ontario, Canada, the prevalence of mood or anxiety disorders is lower among recent and settled migrant groups compared to the general population. Prevalence varies significantly by region of birth and migrant class, with refugee groups showing the largest increases in prevalence between 1995 and 2015.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY-REVUE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE
(2022)
Letter
Psychiatry
Martin Rotenberg, Andrew Tuck, Kelly K. Anderson, Kwame McKenzie
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY-REVUE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Martin Rotenberg, Andrew Tuck, Kelly K. Anderson, Kwame McKenzie
Summary: This study examined the relationship between social capital, neighbourhood-level marginalisation, and the incidence of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. The findings suggest that social capital is not linearly associated with risk, and the incidence rates vary by neighbourhood and socioenvironmental exposures.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Manuela Ferrari, Sahar Fazeli, Claudia Mitchell, Jai Shah, Srividya N. Iyer
Summary: This study examines the ability of digital stories and video testimonies about mental illness and recovery to evoke empathy and compassion while reducing stigma among viewers. Through a mixed methods approach, the study will explore Canadian social marketing activities and fundraising campaigns, organize digital storytelling workshops, conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial, and disseminate knowledge. The study aims to generate new knowledge on effective ways of promoting mental health awareness and decreasing stigma, with practical implications for future social marketing and fundraising campaigns.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2022)
Review
Nursing
Joseph Adu, Abe Oudshoorn, Kelly Anderson, Carrie Anne Marshall, Heather Stuart
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive synthesis of familial mental illness stigma in high-income countries. Family members or close relatives of persons with mental illnesses may perpetrate stigma, which can be detrimental to the home environment. Further research is needed to understand and reduce the impact of familial mental illness stigma.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Jordan Edwards, Li Wang, Anne E. E. Fuller, Kelly K. K. Anderson, Katholiki Georgiades
Summary: The use of acute mental health care by young people has been increasing in recent years. This study aims to examine the impact of prior outpatient mental health services on rates of acute care visits among youth.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Joshua C. Wiener, Rebecca Rodrigues, Jennifer N. S. Reid, Suzanne Archie, Richard G. Booth, Chiachen Cheng, Saadia Hameed Jan, Paul Kurdyak, Arlene G. MacDougall, Lena Palaniyappan, Bridget L. Ryan, Kelly K. Anderson
Summary: Primary care plays a significant role in the detection and diagnosis of early psychosis, with a majority of patients seeking help in this setting. Factors associated with a lower likelihood of diagnosis in primary care include patient characteristics such as male sex, younger age, immigrant status, and comorbid psychosocial conditions, as well as physician factors such as solo practice model, urban practice setting, international medical education, and longer time since graduation.
ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY IN MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Gerontology
Rebecca Rodrigues, Kathryn Nicholson, Giuseppe Guaiana, Piotr Wilk, Saverio Stranges, Kelly K. K. Anderson
Summary: International studies have shown a link between sleep problems and poor psychological well-being, including dissatisfaction with life, psychological distress, and poor self-reported mental health. This Canadian study using baseline data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging further supports these associations and highlights the importance of addressing sleep problems as a public health concern, particularly in middle-aged and older adults. The study also found that the associations between sleep problems and psychological distress were stronger in males and that age played a role in the relationship between sleep problems and life dissatisfaction and mental health outcomes.
CANADIAN JOURNAL ON AGING-REVUE CANADIENNE DU VIEILLISSEMENT
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Brooke Carter, Rebecca Rodrigues, Jennifer Reid, Suzanne Archie, Amanda L. Terry, Lena Palaniyappan, Arlene G. MacDougall, Aristotle Voineskos, Saadia Hameed Jan, Liisa Jaakkimainen, Branson Chen, Neo Sawh, Kelly K. Anderson
Summary: Sex differences in clinical presentation exist in primary care for early psychosis, with fewer positive symptoms and substance use recorded in medical records of women. Women were more likely to be diagnosed with depression or anxiety, personality disorder, psychological distress, and other mental or behavioral disorders, and less likely to be diagnosed with addiction. Further research is needed to understand sex differences in clinical presentation in the primary care context and improve detection and intervention for first-episode psychotic disorders.
ARCHIVES OF WOMENS MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Kelly K. Anderson, Rebecca Rodrigues
Summary: Some migrant and ethnic minority groups may have different clinical presentations during the early course of psychotic illness, but these differences do not explain the higher rates of involuntary admission. More research is needed using outpatient samples and tools with established cross-cultural validity.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Jai L. L. Shah, Zeinab Moinfar, Kelly K. K. Anderson, Hayley Gould, Daphne Hutt-Macleod, Philip Jacobs, Stephen Mitchell, Thanh Nguyen, Rebecca Rodrigues, Paula Reaume-Zimmer, Heather Rudderham, Sharon Rudderham, Rebecca Smyth, Shireen Surood, Liana Urichuk, Ashok K. K. Malla, Srividya N. N. Iyer, Eric Latimer
Summary: Youth mental health initiatives need economic evaluations to improve access to mental health care and reduce unmet need. The pan-Canadian ACCESS Open Minds project aims to evaluate the return on investment of transforming youth mental health services by improving accessibility and reducing the reliance on acute and emergency services.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Vincent Paquin, Manuela Ferrari, Harmehr Sekhon, Soham Rej
Summary: The metaverse, defined as persistent virtual worlds in virtual or augmented reality, is gaining popularity and attention in the technological industry. It offers a wide range of activities that can impact mental health, though it also poses unique risks and challenges. Understanding the potential impacts on mental health is crucial as the metaverse continues to develop and be utilized by individuals.
JMIR SERIOUS GAMES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Daniel T. Myran, Michael Pugliese, Rhiannon L. Roberts, Marco Solmi, Christopher M. Perlman, Jess Fiedorowicz, Peter Tanuseputro, Kelly K. Anderson
Summary: This study examined the emergency department visits for cannabis-induced psychosis before and after the legalization and commercialization of non-medical cannabis. The results showed that the commercialization period was associated with a significant increase in emergency department visits for cannabis-induced psychosis, especially among young people. However, the legalization period did not lead to changes in emergency department visit rates. These findings suggest the importance of preventive measures to mitigate the risk of cannabis-induced psychosis following legalization.
MOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Sahar Fazeli, Judith Sabetti, Manuela Ferrari
Summary: Videos have become widely used and have greatly influenced communication and information consumption. This article introduces the Visual-Verbal Video Analysis (VVVA) method, a six-step framework for organizing and evaluating video material based on various dimensions. The VVVA method can be applied to video data in social and medical sciences from different sources and helps track the research process.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE METHODS
(2023)