Article
Psychiatry
Andrew Stickley, Aya Shirama, Tomiki Sumiyoshi
Summary: Research has shown that discrimination is prevalent in many countries and associated with poorer mental health. However, little is known about discrimination and its effects in Japan. This study aimed to investigate the association between perceived discrimination and mental health outcomes in the Japanese general population, as well as the role of general stress in these associations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Melike Yildirim, Bradley N. Gaynes, Pinar Keskinocak, Brian W. Pence, Julie Swann
Summary: The study aimed to determine the cost-effectiveness of depression screening schedules, showing that routine screening is cost-effective for all age groups of females and young, middle-aged males.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Janita Bralten, Nina R. Mota, Cornelius J. H. M. Klemann, Ward De Witte, Emma Laing, David A. Collier, Hilde de Kluiver, Stephanie E. E. C. Bauduin, Celso Arango, Jose L. Ayuso-Mateos, Chiara Fabbri, Martien J. Kas, Nic van der Wee, Brenda W. J. H. Penninx, Alessandro Serretti, Barbara Franke, Geert Poelmans
Summary: Levels of sociability are continuously distributed in the general population, with decreased sociability possibly indicating early signs of various brain disorders. The sociability score was found to be heritable and negatively correlated with autism spectrum disorders, depression, and schizophrenia.
NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qinglan Ding, Mark Daniel Ward, Nancy Edwards, Emily Anna Wu, Susan Kersey, Marjorie Funk
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of mental and general health symptoms among university students attending in-person and online classes during COVID-19. It found that university students attending classes during the pandemic are experiencing negative mental health impacts, and many found it challenging to comply with COVID-19 policies.
Article
Psychology, Social
Ivan Ristic, Goran Knezevic, Dragana Ignjatovic Ristic, Cedo Miljevic, Stefan Jerotic, Nada P. Maric
Summary: The study found that the 6-factor model was the most accurate in describing the trait-like proneness to psychotic-like experiences/behaviors. This model was consistent across both clinical and non-clinical populations. The study also revealed that Disintegration factor was separate from the Big Five personality traits.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALITY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Linda T. Betz, Nora Penzel, Marlene Rosen, Joseph Kambeitz
Summary: The study found specific associations between different domains of childhood trauma (CT) and perceived stress. Neglect-related CT was linked to low self-efficacy, while abuse-related CT was associated with perceived helplessness. The results were replicated in a second sample, with no gender differences in network structure but a stronger connected network in women.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Antonio P. Serafim, Ricardo S. S. Duraes, Cristiana C. A. Rocca, Priscila D. Goncalves, Fabiana Saffi, Alexandre Cappellozza, Mauro Paulino, Rodrigo Dumas-Diniz, Sofia Brissos, Rute Brites, Laura Alho, Francisco Lotufo-Neto
Summary: The study investigated the mental health status of the Brazilian population during the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing that nearly half of the participants showed symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. These symptoms were more pronounced in women, individuals without children, patients with chronic diseases, among others.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Xiao Liu, Jingjing Huang, Yuan Jiang, Zhengyu Cao, Maoxiong Wu, Runlu Sun, Zhiteng Chen, Peng Yu, Jianyong Ma, Yangxin Chen, Yuling Zhang, Jingfeng Wang
Summary: This study investigated the inflammatory biomarker profiles of psychological treatment-naive individuals and found that levels of IL-6 and IL-8 were positively correlated with symptoms of depression, suggesting they may play a role in the pathogenesis of psychological disorders. However, these associations were not significant after multiple testing. Larger and longitudinal studies are needed to confirm these findings.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amedeo Minichino, Matthew A. Jackson, Marta Francesconi, Claire J. Steves, Cristina Menni, Philip W. J. Burnet, Belinda R. Lennox
Summary: The study suggests that gut-microbial diversity may impact anhedonia and amotivation via the endocannabinoid system, providing a promising therapeutic target for unmet clinical needs.
MOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Katharina Scholze, Hanna Reich, Phyllis Passow, Christian Sander, Andreas Czaplicki, Ulrich Hegerl
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the associations between beliefs about the causes of depression and personal/perceived stigma, as well as the moderating effect of personal contact with individuals with depression. The findings revealed that lifestyle beliefs were associated with higher personal stigma, while biogenetic and psychosocial beliefs were associated with lower personal stigma. Perceived stigma was higher among those with psychosocial and lifestyle beliefs. Anti-stigma campaigns should emphasize that depression is not caused by an unfavorable lifestyle, and education about biogenetic explanatory models should be provided to the relatives of depressive patients.
Article
Psychiatry
Matthias Michal, Andreas Schulz, Philipp S. Wild, Thomas Koeck, Thomas Muenzel, Alexander K. Schuster, Konstantin Strauch, Karl Lackner, Sigurd D. Suessmuth, Heiko G. Niessen, Andreas Borta, Kelly A. Allers, Daniela Zahn, Manfred E. Beutel
Summary: Previous studies have shown altered tryptophan catabolite concentrations in major depression, suggesting their potential as biomarkers and treatment targets. However, these studies had small sample sizes, limiting their generalizability. In this population-based study with 3,389 participants, we found that clinically significant depression was associated with lower levels of kynurenine and kynurenic acid. However, the correlation between tryptophan catabolites and depression severity was very small, and they could not be used to diagnose depression.
Article
Psychiatry
Laura Macia, Paula Jauregui, Marta Herrero, Iciar Iruarrizaga, Virtu Mico, Juan Lamas, Ana Estevez
Summary: This study aims to explore the impact of sex differences on psychological symptomatology and emotional disorders (depression, anxiety, and hostility) in individuals with gambling disorder (GD). The results showed that individuals with GD have more severe emotional disorders compared to those without GD. Additionally, there is a threefold interaction between sex, gambling, and emotional disorders.
COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Radha Dhingra, Fan He, Laila Al-Shaar, Erika F. H. Saunders, Vernon M. Chinchilli, Jeff D. Yanosky, Duanping Liao
Summary: A study was conducted to examine the association between cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and depression severity in nonpregnant adults. The results showed that a higher burden of CVD risk factors was associated with increased severity of depression symptoms. This finding implies the importance of integrated mental and physical healthcare services for individuals with CVD and depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Christi J. Guerrini, Sophie C. Schneider, Andrew G. Guzick, Gifty N. Amos Nwankwo, Isabel Canfield, Savitri Fedson, Amanda M. Gutierrez, Jessica C. Sheu, Amber Y. Song, Alexandra M. Villagran, Amy L. McGuire, Eric A. Storch
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global emotional well-being, and seems to have led to high levels of anxiety and depression among US residents. Factors associated with these psychological distress during the pandemic include ethnicity, age, income, occupation in healthcare, caregiver status, infection status, and changes in healthy and unhealthy behaviors. These findings could be useful in guiding the management of mental health care resources.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Nils Skajaa, Kasper Adelborg, Erzsebet Horvath-Puho, Kenneth J. Rothman, Victor W. Henderson, Lau Caspar Thygesen, Henrik Toft Sorensen
Summary: This study examined the risks of mental disorders following ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage using Danish registry data. The results showed significantly increased risks of mental disorders, particularly mood disorders, after stroke. This highlights the importance of mental health evaluation after stroke.