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Relationship between pain coping strategies with mental disorders symptoms in patients referring to dental clinics
Authors: Homayouni A. , Ahmadi R. , Nikpour G. 
Published: June 2017

IntroductionThe study aimed to assess the relationship between mental disorders symptoms with pain coping strategies in dentistry clinics.MethodOne hundred and twenty people with dental pain that attended in dentistry clinics were randomly selected and responded to Rosenstein and Keefe's Pain Coping Strategies Questionnaire (PCSQ) and Derogatis's Symptom Checklist (SCL-90-R). PCSQ assesses six pain coping strategies: diverting attention, reinterpretation pain sensation, self-negotiation, ignoring pain, disastrous thought, hope–praying, and SCL-90 measures nine dimensions: somatization, obsessive compulsive, interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety, hostility, phobic anxiety, paranoid ideation, and psychoticism. The data were analysed with Pearson correlation coefficient and independent t-test.ResultsFindings showed positive and significant relationship between disastrous thought with all mental disorders symptoms; and reinterpretation pain sensation with depression and anxiety. Also there is negative significant relationship between ignoring pain with obsessive compulsive, interpersonal sensitivity and somatization; and hope – praying with interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety, paranoid ideation and psychoticism. Meanwhile there were significant differences in males and females. Females got more scores in ignoring pain than males, and males got more scores in anxiety, hostility and paranoid ideation tan females.DiscussionWith regard to findings, it is recommended that in addition to drug treatment, for changing the attitudes and thinking in patients with dental pain, psychiatrists and psychologists apply psychological treatments specially cognitive-behavior therapy to reduce abnormal thinking level about pain so that the length during of treatment declines, and as a results reduce the personality and health problems that is related with dental pain before and in during of drug treatment.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
Attitudes towards help seeking behaviour and professional psychiatric help in Slovenia
Authors: Roškar S. , Bračič M. , Kolar U. , Konec Juričič N. , Lekić K. , Alenka T.G. , Dobnik B. , Poštuvan V. , Vatovec M. 
Published: June 2017

IntroductionKnowledge about signs and treatment of mental illnesses is often not enough to seek professional help. Hence, it is important to gain understanding of other determinants, i.e. attitudes, stigma, which influence help-seeking behaviour.ObjectivesBased on Ajzen's theory of planned behaviour, we aimed at collecting data of determinants known to be related to behavioural action, in our case help seeking.AimsTo examine how attitudes, stigma and normative believes influence help seeking behaviour and whether these determinants differ in relation to demographic data and mental health indicators of the respondents’ region.MethodsA representative sample of adult Slovene population (n = 594) was recruited via an on-line invitation. They were asked to (i) provide basic demographic data (region, age, gender, mental health history…) and (ii) to complete the inventory of attitudes toward seeking mental health services. The inventory variables (attitudes, knowledge and stigma) were linked to demographic data and mental health indicators in Slovenia.ResultsThe respondents dispose of good knowledge of where and when to seek help either for themselves or others. However, the readiness to seek help was significantly lower, in particular so in men, younger, single persons and respondents from regions with lower mental health indicators. Accordingly, stigma was significantly higher pronounced in the same groups. More than 50% of respondents have already experienced mental distress, however only 25% have sought help.ConclusionsReasons for this “help seeking gap” should be further scrutinized. Future interventions shall be focused on changing attitudes and destigmatization mental health issues.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
A Review of Advances in Social Sciences and their Application for Research in Suicidal Behavior
Authors: Castroman J. Lopez 
Published: June 2017

Suicidal behavior and its prevention constitute a major public health issue, and the moderating effect of sociodemographic factors has been studied for more than a century. In the last years it has become evident that the relationship between social factors and suicidal behavior is complex and highly dependent on the context. For instance, minorities suffering marginalization, such as the Inuit in Canada or the aborigines in Australia, present high rates of suicide. However, other minorities, such as immigrants arriving to tightened communities, can be protected from suicide compared to the social majority. Other contradictory effects have been reported concerning income per capita and the evolution of the economy. Unfortunately, the interplay of social factors in suicidal behavior and the social consequences of suicide attempts are rarely represented in theoretical models of suicidal behavior, despite their importance to adapt suicide prevention policies to social groups at risk. In this presentation, recent advances and new and integrative avenues for future research in the social aspects of suicidal behavior will be summarized.Disclosure of interestThe author declares that he has no competing interest.
Metacognitive Awareness in Cocaine Addiction (MACA): Rationale and Feasibility of an Integrated Intervention Program
Authors: Cheli S. , Velicogna F. , Fioravanti P. , Simeone A. , Enzo C. , Di Natale S. , Cavalletti V. , Taddeo M. 
Published: June 2017

IntroductionSystematic reviews and meta-analyses report low-quality evidence to suggest a significant differential effectiveness between standard psychosocial interventions in reducing substance consumption. They highlight the presence of several types of treatments that usually integrate different approaches in a multimodal manner. CBT-based interventions seem to be the most effective ones in terms of dropouts and relapse prevention, particularly in cocaine addiction.ObjectivesWe discuss recent advances in experimental and clinical studies on cocaine addiction. We especially try to integrate emerging cognitive neuroscience evidences and results of the meta-analyses of the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions.AimsThe primary aim of this study is to explore the feasibility of a new multimodal intervention for cocaine addiction, namely MACA (Metacognitve Awareness in Cocaine Addiction). Secondary aims are to discuss: (i) rationale of integrating different approaches; (ii) preliminary results of a previous pilot-study; (iii) feasibility of present study using the RE-AIM (reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance) framework.MethodsWe describe and evaluate our model that comprises:– an individual short intervention based on dilemma-focused therapy;– a psycho-educational group based on standard CBT treatments;– a relapse-prevention group based on mindfulness protocols for addiction;– a follow-up online self-administered course and automatic personalized feedback.ResultsExisting literature seems to support the need for new integrated programs. RE-AIM feasibility analysis shows promising results in integrating the proposed approaches in terms of symptoms reduction, relapse prevention and cost-benefit ratio.ConclusionsPreliminary evidence supports potential for the MACA program in treating cocaine addiction. The research design of a wait-list controlled trial with pre- and post-treatment assessment is discussed.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
Features of Emotional Intelligence and its Connection with Level of Social Functioning in Patients with Depressive-paranoid Symptoms
Authors: Zubatiuk O. 
Published: June 2017

IntroductionThe problem of social functioning of psychiatric patients is one of the most relevant these days.ObjectivesStudying characteristics of emotional intelligence parameters in patients with depressive-paranoid symptoms in psychotic disorders in the structure of F 20.0, F25.1 and F33.3.Participants Study involved 40 patients divided into three groups according to nosology:– Group 1: F 20.0;– Group 2: F 25.1;– Group 3: F 33.3.MethodsMSCEIT (Russian version of the adapted version of Sergienko O.O., Vetrova I.I.), the scale of PANSS and PSP.ResultsThe highest rates are in the group F25.1, except for the scale D. In group F 20.0 compared to other scales reduced scale index N. In group F 33.3 reduced compared to the scales A and E are indicators of scales D and H. 2. The observed negative correlation scale D performance of N5, G1, G5, G8, G14 (PANSS) in group F 20.0 and positive correlation in group F 33.3 of G6. E indicators scales show positive correlation with G3, group F20.0, and F33.3. Also was found a negative correlation with the performance scale O13 H group F20.0. 3. The positive correlation between the level of social functioning and performance scale H group F20.0 scales and indicators in the group D F33.3.ConclusionThe findings are the “resource area”, which have become “target” of rehabilitation programs for this group of patients.Disclosure of interestThe author has not supplied his/her declaration of competing interest.
Cognitive, Emotional and Personal Features of Children with Cleft Lip and Palate
Authors: Mandel I. , Mikheev S. , Mandel A. 
Published: June 2017

IntroductionCognitive and behavioural problems usually accompany isolated clefts of the lip and/or the palate (ICLP) [1].AimsTo investigate cognitive, emotional and personal features of children with ICLP in comparison with non-cleft children from complete families and non-cleft orphans.MethodsThe ICLP group consisted of 29 children (age 14.2 ± 0.7). The first comparison group (1CG) consisted of 34 non-cleft children (age 14.1 ± 0.5). The second comparison group (2CG) consisted of 30 non-cleft orphans (age 13.8 ± 0.8). Drawing tests “House-Tree-Person” have been selected to evaluate the level of children's development, emotional and personal features in all three groups. M. Luscher Color test was chosen to figure out the children's psychological state, regardless of education level.ResultsThe most characteristic features of the ICLP children and 2CG were similar. They included infantilism (69%; 43.3%), low self-control (65.5%; 56.7%), demonstrative demeanor (62%; 36.7%), escape from reality into fantasy (93%; 76.7%), anxiety (69%; 63.3%). ICLP children compared with the 1CG has shown significantly higher level of aggression (79.3% vs. 4.2%), increased self-esteem (59.6 vs. 4.2%), impulsiveness (51.7% vs. 16.7%), the importance of other people's opinions (59.6% vs. 29.2%). Contrary, the feelings of lack of emotional warmth, the need for protection were observed in 1CG more frequently–70.8% vs 55.2% in ICLP and 60% in 2CG.ConclusionsPsychological correction in children with ICLP should be aimed at increasing the adaptive functions, facilitating communication with peers, search the area for self-realization.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
Using Culture to Enhance Mental Health in a Northern Canadian Aboriginal Population
Authors: Mainguy B. , Mehl-Madrona L. 
Published: June 2017

IntroductionWe present three community case studies for how community development and cultural enhancement affected mental health as an epiphenomenon.MethodsAn initiative was undertaken in 3 Northern Canadian aboriginal communities to enhance spiritual and cultural fluency and to provide opportunities to healthy interaction among community members. We began each process with a narrative investigation of the community by eliciting stories about perceived problems in the community. We collected further narratives at the end of the intervention about how it had affected people personally. We reviewed the narratives for commonalities and themes using modified grounded theory and dimensional analysis. We measured numbers of patients presenting to behavioral health services with mental health diagnoses, number of people sent to hospital for mental health treatment, and number of suicide attempts. We collected quality of life data using the My Medical Outcome Profile 2.ResultsCommunity development and cultural enhancement efforts reduced all of the variables we were tracking. Follow-up interviews revealed common themes of people becoming more present-centered, feeling higher quality in their relationships; feeling more connected to god, creator, nature, or higher power; feeling more peaceful; feeling more accepting of death and change; and having a greater sense of meaning and purpose. As an interesting side effect, people began to eat more traditional diets and to be more active.ConclusionsCreating opportunities for community interaction and shared community projects and enhancing interactions with spiritual elders resulted in improvement in indices of mental health in three indigenous communities in Northern Canada.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
Pharmacological and Psychotherapeutic Interventions for Management of Post-stroke Depression: A Bayesian Network Meta-analysis of 27 Randomized Controlled Trials
Authors: Deng L. 
Published: June 2017

BackgroundPost-stroke depression (PSD) constitutes an important complication of stroke, leading to great disability as well as increased mortality. Since which treatment for PSD should be preferred are still matters of controversy, we aimed to compare and rank these treatments.MethodsWe did a network meta-analysis to incorporate both direct and indirect evidence from relevant trials by Bayesian random effects model. We searched PubMed, the Cochrane Library Central Register of Controlled Trials, Scopus, Embase for randomized controlled trials of different PSD treatments. The primary outcomes were efficacy and tolerability. We assessed the quality of evidence using the GRADE framework.ResultFrom 1347 citations, 27 randomised trials with a total of 1620 participants were included in this network meta-analysis. In terms of primary outcome, only for reboxetione (standardised mean difference [SMD] −12.84, 95% credible interval [CrI] −23.13 to −2.65) and nortriptyline (SMD −7.95, 95% CrI −14.85 to −1.75) enough evidence existed to support superiority compared with placebo. No significant difference was observed in terms tolerability. Considering patient response rate, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) was statistically more effective than sertraline plus nimodipine (Relative risk [RR] 5.53, 95% CrI 1.36 to 23.86) and fluoxetine (RR 10.74, 95% CrI 3.55 to 35.97)ConclusionCompared with placebo, reboxetione and nortriptyline offered a clear advantage for PSD patients. rTMS is probably the best option to consider in addition of pharmacological treatment. Nevertheless, doctors need to consider our results together with all known safety and economy information when selecting the strategy for individual patients.Disclosure of interestThe author has not supplied his declaration of competing interest.
Lists of Demographic Details and Psychiatric Diagnoses of Patients Diagnosed with FMS in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinics
Authors: Tüz C. 
Published: June 2017

ObjectiveIn this study, a list of demographic details and a list of psychiatric diagnoses of patients who presented to physical therapy and rehabilitation outpatients clinics of Erenköy state hospital for physical medicine and rehabilitation and were diagnosed with fibromyalgia were investigated.MethodThe study sample included patients who presented to outpatient clinics of the department of physical therapy and rehabilitation and the department of psychiatry in the hospital in 2015 and patients who were diagnosed with fibromyalgia (FMS) in the outpatient clinic of department of physical therapy and rehabilitation and also presented to the outpatients’ clinics of psychiatry department. SCID-Mood Module and HAM-D were used during psychiatric assessment of the patients.ConclusionIt was determined that a total of 5225 patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia were examined in physical therapy and rehabilitation outpatient clinics in 2015. Of these, 183 patients also presented to the psychiatric outpatients clinic and were diagnosed with a psychiatric diagnoses. In this study, a list of demographic details and a list of psychiatric diagnoses of these 183 patients were made. The results were compared with the literature.Disclosure of interestThe author has not supplied his/her declaration of competing interest.
The Correlation between Plasma Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor and Cognitive Function in Bipolar Disorder is Modulated by the BDNF Val66Met Polymorphism
Authors: Lee S.Y. 
Published: June 2017

ObjectivesBrain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) may be involved in the pathogenesis of bipolar disorder (BD). The functional BDNF Val66Met polymorphism (rs6265) is associated with secretion of BDNF. The current study aimed to explore the correlation between changes of plasma BDNF and cognitive function after 12 week of treatment, considering the influence of the BDNF val66Met polymorphism. The correlation of changes of plasma BDNF with quality of life (QOL) was explored.MethodsFirst diagnosed patients with BD were recruited. Symptom severity, plasma BDNF levels were examined during weeks 0, 1, 2, 4, 8, and 12. QOL, Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) and the Conners’ Continuous Performance Test (CPT) were assessed at baseline and endpoint. The genotype of the BDNF Val66Met polymorphism was determined. The change of cognitive function and QOL measures over 12 weeks were reduced by factor analysis. Pearson's correlation was used to investigate the association between change of plasma BDNF levels with cognitive function and QOL.ResultsFive hundred and forty-one BP patients were recruited. Three hundred and fifty-five (65.6%) patients completed the 12-week follow-up. A significant negative correlation was found between changes of plasma BDNF level with factor 1 (WCST) (r = −0.25, P < 0.001). After further stratification according to subtypes of BD and the BDNF genotypes, above significant correlation was found only in those with BP-I and the BDNF Val66Met Val/Met genotype (r = −0.54, P < 0.008).ConclusionWe conclude that changes in plasma BDNF significantly correlated with changes in WCST in patients with BD; such correlation is moderated by the BDNF Val66Met polymorphism and subtype of BD.Disclosure of interestThe author has not supplied his declaration of competing interest.
Clinical and Sociodemographic Correlates of Suicidality in Bipolar Patients
Authors: Ouali U. 
Published: June 2017

IntroductionA major concern in patients with BIPOLAR Disorder (BD) is the high frequency of suicidality. It is important to determine the subgroup of patients particularly exposed to this risk.ObjectivesTo explore sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of BD patients with a history of suicide attempts and compare them to those who never attempted suicide.MethodsThis is a retrospective, cross-sectional, descriptive and comparative study on 100 patients followed in our department and diagnosed with BD type I according to DSM 5. Demographic and clinical data was compared across the groups: suicide+ (S + ) and suicide–(S-).ResultsOverall, 77 patients never attempted suicide (S−), whereas 23 had made at least one suicide attempt (S+). Females represented 61,9% of the S+ group. S+ patients had more relatives with psychiatric illness (82,6% vs. 57.1%) and affective illness (43.5% vs. 33,8%). The mean diagnostic delay was 6.61 years in the S+ group vs. 4.58 in the S− group, with 78,3% of S+ patients first receiving another diagnosis than BD. S+ patients had significantly more depressive episodes and manic episodes with mixed features. Quality of intervals was worse in S+ patients. Anxiety comorbidity was significantly higher in the S+ group (52.2% vs. 13%; P = 0,000). Hyperthymic temperament was significantly associated with the S− group.ConclusionsDepressive polarity, anxiety comorbidity, as well as diagnostic delay seem to elevate the risk for suicidality in bipolar patients. Suicidality should be closely monitored in patients with these characteristics.Disclosure of interestThe author has not supplied his declaration of competing interest.
Substance Use Disorder among Admitted Patients with Bipolar Disorder in a Psychiatric Service During a Three-year Period
Authors: Fernandes M. , Silva S. , Mota D. , Oliveira A. , Ribeiro J. , Santos V. , Madeira N. , Pissarra C. , Santos Z. 
Published: June 2017

IntroductionBipolar disorder has the highest rates of comorbid substance use disorders. Approximately 60% of patients with bipolar I disorder have a lifetime diagnosis of a substance use disorder (SUD). Excluding tobacco, alcohol is the substance most often abused, followed by cannabis, amphetamines and cocaine.ObjectivesDetermine the prevalence and compare sociodemographic and clinical variables in patients with SUD comorbid diagnoses and patients without this comorbidity.MethodsCharts of all patients with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder admitted in the Coimbra Hospital and Universitary Center over a three-year period (2013–2015) were reviewed to gather data on sociodemographic and clinical data.ResultsDuring a three-year period, 189 patients were admitted with bipolar disorder, almost half of patients (47,6%) had a SUD comorbid diagnostic. Comorbidity of BD and SUD is characterized by a complicated course with multiple recurrences of bipolar episodes and increased hospitalizations. The risk of suicide attempt is significantly higher when associated with SUD. In addition, BD is associated with pervasive social, family, and employment dysfunction. Poor treatment adherence in this population is also a serious clinical challenge that significantly impacts treatment response and outcome. The authors will analyze all this variables in the population admitted.ConclusionAccording to the most recent literature on SUD and BD, these two problems occur together so frequently that all patients with a bipolar diagnosis should also be assessed for drug and alcohol problems. BD complicated by SUD represents a serious public health problem and a major challenge to treatment providers.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.