Article
Psychiatry
Rumeysa Yeni Elbay, Aynur Gormez, Alperen Kilic, Selma Hilal Avci
Summary: The study found a high prevalence of separation anxiety disorder (SEPAD) in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), with most cases starting in adulthood. Patients with SEPAD were more likely to use new-generation antidepressants, adjunctive medications, and have comorbidity of other anxiety disorders.
COMPREHENSIVE PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Peter J. Norton, Martin D. Provencher, Christopher J. Kilby, Pasquale Roberge
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of group tCBT compared to TAU in treating comorbid diagnoses in primary care, and found that tCBT significantly reduced rates of comorbidity and severity of comorbid diagnoses.
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Khalaf Kridin, Jennifer E. Hundt, Ralf J. Ludwig, Yochai Schonmann, Arnon D. Cohen
Summary: A history of anxiety, depression, and anxiety-depression comorbidity predisposes individuals to bullous pemphigoid (BP), while patients with BP are at an increased risk of depression. Female BP patients are more likely to develop depression and anxiety.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Meng Wang, Tingting Li, Yang Xie, Dan Zhang, Yang Qu, Shuang Zhai, Xingyue Mou, Yajuan Yang, Liwei Zou, Shuman Tao, Fangbiao Tao, Xiaoyan Wu
Summary: This study finds that clustered health risk behaviors have a significant impact on mental health among young adults, and inflammatory cytokines play a negative moderating role in this relationship.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Danielle L. Taylor, Jacob D. Kraft, Danielle E. Deros, Burkhart J. Hahn, Kaitlyn M. Nagel, Evan J. White, DeMond M. Grant
Summary: Data suggests that negative anxiety response styles may lead to or worsen depressive symptoms in individuals with anxiety, but the exact nature of this relationship is unclear. This study found that worry and trait anxiety may predict negative anxiety response styles and subsequent depressive symptoms. Additionally, low attentional control may strengthen the relationship between negative anxiety response styles and depression.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Fengqin Ding, Ning Li, Sensen Zhang, Jia Li, Zhi Jing, Yumeng Zhao
Summary: The prevalence of comorbid depression and anxiety has increased significantly over the last three years. Network analysis was used to identify core symptoms and comorbid pathways between the two disorders, and reveal temporal changes in symptoms that traditional assessment tools fail to capture. The results indicate that emptiness is the most common central symptom in the network, and mental agitation has higher strength within the male network.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Inbar Lidor, Shmuel Tiosano, Kassem Sharif, Howard Amital, Arnon D. Cohen, Daniela Amital
Summary: Through big data analysis, the study found a significant association between FMF and higher prevalence of depression and anxiety compared to age- and sex-matched controls. After controlling for confounding variables, this association remained significant, highlighting the importance of raising awareness for these comorbidities.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Review
Allergy
Bronwyn K. Brew, Emma Caffrey Osvald, Tong Gong, Anna M. Hedman, Kirsten Holmberg, Henrik Larsson, Jonas F. Ludvigsson, Mwenya Mubanga, Awad Smew, Catarina Almqvist
Summary: Recent studies have found that children with asthma are at a higher risk of developing other non-allergic concurrent diseases. These comorbidities include obesity, depression and anxiety, neurodevelopmental disorders, sleep disorders, and autoimmune diseases. The studies have identified potential mechanisms such as early life risk factors, common genetic factors, causal relationships, asthma medication, and embryologic origins. Future research should focus on objective measures of asthma, larger genetic analyses, and gene-environment interactions. The findings of these studies have important implications for clinical practice and asthma management.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL ALLERGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Cindy-Lee Dennis, Flavia Marini, Justine Dol, Simone N. Vigod, Sophie Grigoriadis, Hilary K. Brown
Summary: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of comorbid depression and anxiety symptoms in fathers during the first- and second-year following birth. The strongest risk factors associated with paternal comorbidity included poor perceived health postpartum, depression before pregnancy, anxiety in the current pregnancy, adverse childhood experiences, positive ADHD screen, and intimate partner violence victimization. The high rates of comorbidity underline the importance of perinatal mental health management at a family level and suggest areas for further research and intervention development to support paternal mental health.
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Nnamdi Nkire, Paul J. Scully, David J. Browne, Patrizia A. Baldwin, Tara Kingston, Olabisi Owoeye, Anthony Kinsella, Eadbhard O'Callaghan, Vincent Russell, John L. Waddington
Summary: Background research on psychotic illness is shifting towards a more dimensional conceptualization, encompassing a wide range of DSM-IV psychotic diagnoses. There are significant similarities and overlaps among various diagnostic categories, indicating a continuity in psychotic illness that may not be captured by existing diagnostic algorithms assuming discontinuities.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
J. Klein Breteler, N. Ikani, E. S. Becker, J. Spijker, G. Hendriks
Summary: This study found that comorbid depression did not significantly affect the outcome of treatment for anxiety, OCD, or PTSD, supporting evidence-based treatment for these disorders and suggesting further research to investigate the dynamic changes in anxiety and depressive symptoms during treatment.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Carolyn A. Schniering, Danielle Einstein, Jessica J. L. Kirkman, Ronald M. Rapee
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of an online cognitive behavior therapy program for adolescents with comorbid anxiety and mood disorders. The results showed that treated participants experienced greater reduction in the number of disorders and were more likely to remit from all anxiety and mood disorders compared to the waiting participants. However, there was no significant improvement in life interference.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Loredana Cena, Antonella Gigantesco, Fiorino Mirabella, Gabriella Palumbo, Laura Camoni, Alice Trainini, Alberto Stefana
Summary: This study found that the prevalence of comorbid anxiety and depression (CAD) during the third trimester of pregnancy was 6.8%. Factors associated with higher odds of CAD included age between 30 and 35 years, current sleep disorders, and preconception mood disorders. Conversely, lower odds of developing CAD were associated with the presence of no or few economic problems and the perception of enough or more than enough practical support from friends or relatives. These findings suggest that economic and practical support may help reduce CAD prevalence among pregnant women.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Can Doruk, Valentina Mocchetti, Hal Rives, Paul Christos, Anais Rameau
Summary: This study explores the impact of anxiety and depression on the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10) in patients with dysphagia. Results indicate that patients with anxiety and depression have higher EAT-10 scores when their swallowing function is normal.
Article
Psychiatry
Jennifer Jane Newson, Vladyslav Pastukh, Tara C. Thiagarajan
Summary: This study quantitatively analyzed symptom heterogeneity and disorder comorbidity in a sample of 107,349 adult individuals from 8 English-speaking countries. The results showed a continuum of symptom prevalence and challenges with DSM-5 disorder labels, with many patients not fitting into any diagnostic criteria. There was a high diversity of symptom profiles both within and between disorders, highlighting the need for disorder agnostic approaches to symptom profiling.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Wisteria Deng, Jean Addington, Carrie E. Bearden, Kristin S. Cadenhead, Barbara A. Cornblatt, Daniel H. Mathalon, Diana O. Perkins, Larry J. Seidman, Ming T. Tsuang, Scott W. Woods, Elaine F. Walker, Tyrone D. Cannon
Summary: This study found that there are different covariant trajectories of social anxiety and positive symptoms over time in individuals at clinical high-risk for psychosis. One subgroup showed sustained social anxiety despite moderate recovery in positive symptoms, while the other two subgroups showed recovery in both social anxiety and positive symptoms. The subgroup with sustained social anxiety had poorer long-term functional outcomes and higher levels of genetic and environmental risk factors for psychosis.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Lauren N. N. Tronick, Heline Mirzakhanian, Jean Addington, Carrie E. E. Bearden, Tyrone D. D. Cannon, Barbara A. A. Cornblatt, Matcheri Keshavan, Daniel H. H. Mathalon, Thomas H. H. McGlashan, Diana O. O. Perkins, William Stone, Ming T. T. Tsuang, Elaine F. F. Walker, Scott W. W. Woods, Kristin S. S. Cadenhead
Summary: This study aims to explore the risk of violence in individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR) and its relationship with psychosis risk symptoms and global functioning. It shows that CHR individuals are at higher risk of violence compared to healthy individuals and that this risk is associated with greater severity of symptoms, poor functioning, and risk for conversion to psychosis.
EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Meghan A. Collins, Jie Lisa Ji, Yoonho Chung, Cole A. Lympus, Yvette Afriyie-Agyemang, Jean M. Addington, Bradley G. Goodyear, Carrie E. Bearden, Kristin S. Cadenhead, Heline Mirzakhanian, Ming T. Tsuang, Barbara A. Cornblatt, Ricardo E. Carrion, Matcheri Keshavan, Wiliam S. Stone, Daniel H. Mathalon, Diana O. Perkins, Elaine F. Walker, Scott W. Woods, Albert R. Powers, Alan Anticevic, Tyrone D. Cannon
Summary: Progressive grey matter loss has been observed among individuals who convert to psychosis, and this study found that accelerated cortical thinning precedes psychosis onset and can differentiate converters from non-converters. These findings highlight the importance of identifying neurobiological mechanisms prior to conversion for early intervention.
MOLECULAR PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Esra Sefik, Michelle Boamah, Jean Addington, Carrie E. Bearden, Kristin S. Cadenhead, Barbara A. Cornblatt, Matcheri S. Keshavan, Daniel H. Mathalon, Diana O. Perkins, William S. Stone, Ming T. Tsuang, Scott W. Woods, Tyrone D. Cannon, Elaine F. Walker
Summary: This study found clinically relevant deviations in cerebellar cortex and white matter structures among CHR individuals, highlighting the importance of considering the complex interplay between sex and age when studying the neuromaturational substrates of psychosis risk.
SCHIZOPHRENIA BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Mariapaola Barbato, Lu Liu, Carrie E. Bearden, Kristin S. Cadenhead, Barbara A. Cornblatt, Matcheri Keshavan, Daniel H. Mathalon, Thomas H. McGlashan, Diana O. Perkins, Larry J. Seidman, William Stone, Ming T. Tsuang, Elaine F. Walker, Scott W. Woods, Tyrone D. Cannon, Jean Addington
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of migrant status on clinical symptoms and functional outcome in individuals at clinical high risk (CHR) for psychosis. The results showed no significant differences in symptoms or functioning between different groups at any time point. However, significant improvements in symptoms and functioning were observed within each group over time. Transition rates did not differ across groups.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Trevor F. Williams, Elaine F. Walker, Gregory P. Strauss, Scott W. Woods, Albert R. Powers, Philip R. Corlett, Jason Schiffman, James A. Waltz, James M. Gold, Steven M. Silverstein, Lauren M. Ellman, Richard E. Zinbarg, Vijay A. Mittal
Summary: This study aimed to validate the reliability and validity of the revised green paranoid thoughts scale (RGPTS) in individuals at clinical high-risk for psychosis (CHR). The results showed that the RGPTS had a replicated two-factor structure and the associated reference and persecution scales were reliable. CHR individuals scored significantly higher on both reference and persecution, compared to healthy controls and clinical controls.
ACTA PSYCHIATRICA SCANDINAVICA
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jasmine Modasi, Vahe Khachadourian, Kathleen O'Hora, Leila Kushan, George M. Slavich, Grant S. Shields, Eva Velthorst, Carrie E. Bearden
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between lifetime stressors and symptomatic outcomes in patients with 22q11Del and 22q11Dup. The results showed that lifetime chronic and acute stressors were associated with positive symptoms in 22q11Del, but not with negative or general symptoms. In contrast, lifetime stressors were not associated with psychotic symptoms in 22q11Dup.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Matthew A. Hagler, Maria Ferrara, Laura A. Yoviene Sykes, Fangyong Li, Jean Addington, Carrie E. Bearden, Kristin S. Cadenhead, Tyrone D. Cannon, Barbara A. Cornblatt, Diana O. Perkins, Daniel H. Mathalon, Larry J. Seidman, Ming T. Tsuang, Elaine F. Walker, Albert R. Powers III, Adrienne R. Allen, Vinod H. Srihari, Scott W. Woods
Summary: Over the past two decades, research and clinical resources on clinical high risk (CHR) for psychosis have expanded, aiming to understand risk and protective factors and inform early intervention efforts. However, potential sampling bias among CHR research studies and inequitable access to early detection and intervention have been raised. This study compared participants in a CHR longitudinal monitoring study (CHR-CV) to those seeking treatment at a first-episode psychosis service (FES), finding demographic and clinical differences between the groups.
SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Timothy I. Michaels, Ricardo E. Carrion, Jean Addington, Carrie E. Bearden, Kristin S. Cadenhead, Tyrone D. Cannon, Matcheri Keshavan, Daniel H. Mathalon, Thomas H. McGlashan, Diana O. Perkins, Larry J. Seidman, William S. Stone, Ming T. Tsuang, Elaine F. Walker, Scott W. Woods, Barbara A. Cornblatt
Summary: This study explored the association between perceived discrimination and positive symptoms in individuals at clinical high-risk for psychosis. The findings suggest that CHR individuals are more likely to experience lifetime and past year discrimination related to their race and ethnicity, and this discrimination is significantly associated with baseline positive symptoms.
SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Benson S. Ku, Meghan Collins, Deidre M. Anglin, Anthony M. Diomino, Jean Addington, Carrie E. Bearden, Kristin S. Cadenhead, Tyrone D. Cannon, Barbara A. Cornblatt, Benjamin G. Druss, Matcheri Keshavan, Daniel H. Mathalon, Diana O. Perkins, William S. Stone, Ming T. Tsuang, Scott W. Woods, Elaine F. Walker
Summary: The study found an inverse relationship between ethnoracial minority density and risk of psychotic spectrum disorders. It also revealed associations between area-level ethnoracial minority density during childhood, cortical thickness, and social engagement. Lower levels of ethnoracial minority density during childhood were associated with reduced cortical thickness in the right fusiform gyrus and right insula, especially among youth with lower social engagement.
NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Simon Kapler, Laura Adery, Gil D. Hoftman, Carolyn M. Amir, Vardui Grigoryan, Ziva D. Cooper, Carrie E. Bearden
Summary: Cannabis use is associated with increased incidence of psychotic disorders and exacerbation of symptoms in both healthy individuals and those with psychosis spectrum disorders. The impact on conversion to psychotic disorder is unclear. Harm reduction approaches such as reducing frequency of use and enhancing patient-provider communication are recommended. Further research is needed.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Benson S. Ku, Jean Addington, Carrie E. Bearden, Kristin S. Cadenhead, Tyrone D. Cannon, Michael T. Compton, Barbara A. Cornblatt, Benjamin G. Druss, Sinan Guloksuz, Daniel H. Mathalon, Diana O. Perkins, Ming T. Tsuang, Elaine F. Walker, Scott W. Woods, Ricardo E. Carrion
Summary: Although studies have shown that social fragmentation is a risk factor for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, its impact on social functioning is still unknown. This study found that social fragmentation during childhood predicts maladaptation to school and poorer social functioning during adulthood.
SCHIZOPHRENIA BULLETIN
(2023)