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1804 – Mental Health At Work, Structures Of Daily Life And Individual Characteristics
Authors: Marchand A. , Durand P. ,   Équipe de Recherche sur le Travail et la Santé Mentale (ERTSM)
Published: July 2013

AimsTo analyse variations in workers psychological distress, depression and burnout within a model encompassing the stress promoted by constraints-resources embedded in structures of daily life (workplace, family, social networks outside the workplace) and worker individual characteristics (demography, physical health, psychological traits, life habits, stressful childhood events).MethodsData were collected in 2009-2012 from a sample of 64 Quebec (Canada)workplaces, where 2162 employees were surved, for a response rate of 73.1%. Multilevel regression models were used to analyse the data.ResultsVariables explain 31.8% of psychological distress (GHQ), 47.7% of depression (BDI) and 48.1% of burnout (MBI). Associations are not the same for each outcome. Skill utilization (BDI, MBI), decision authority (GHQ), abusive supervision (BDI, MBI), conflicts (BDI, MBI) and job security (GHQ, BDI, MBI) are related to the outcomes. For the family, being in couple (BDI, MBI), minor children (BDI, MBI), family to work conflict (MBI), work-to-family conflict (GHQ, BDI, MBI), strained marital and parental relations (GHQ, BDI) associated with the outcomes. Social support outside the workplace predicts both psychological distress and depression. Most of the individual characteristics correlated with the three outcomes.ConclusionsThe results of this study suggest expanding approaches in occupational mental health in order to avoid coming to erroneous conclusions about the relationship between work and mental health. Depression and burnout seem to share a similar explanatory structure, while psychogical distress appear mostly explained by non-work factors.
1810 – An Empirical Assessment Of Psychotherapy Allegiance In Randomised Controlled Trials
Authors: Dragioti E. , Dimoliatis I. , Evangelou V. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionAn allegiance to a school of psychotherapy may distort the findings of treatment effectiveness in randomized clinical trials (RCT).ObjectivesTo assess the influence of allegiance in treatment effectiveness.AimUsing a systematic approach across various psychotherapy studies we aim to identify if allegiance introduces systematic bias in the observed effects.MethodsWe considered meta-analyses of RCT of different types of psychotherapies in the Cochrane Database. Eligible articles included were those that had only RCTs and at least 1 study with allegiance of the experimenter. For each metaanalysis we calculated the relative odds ratio (ROR) of the allegiance studies vs. no allegiance odds ratios per meta-analysis and the summary ROR across all meta-analyses by using random effects models. Heterogeneity is quantified with the I2 metric.ResultsA total of 30 meta-analyses including 240 RCTs were analyzed. Effect sizes of experimental intervention with psychotherapy allegiance (PA) has more favorable effect than experimental intervention without PA (sROR=1.31, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.03-1.66, I2=53%). Subgroup analyses showed that this inflation is strongly type of psychotherapydependent (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: sROR=1.07, 95% CI: 0.85-1.34, I2=19%; Supportive or counseling therapy: sROR=1.44, 95% CI: 1.01-2.05, I2=0%; and others: sROR=2.34, 95% CI: 1.03-1.66, I2=79%). Allegiance effect was also stronger where the therapeutic experimenter had both developed the therapy and supervised the therapist implemented the intervention (sROR=2.39 95% CI=1.15 - 4.99 I2=65).ConclusionPA can introduce systematic bias on effect sizes of various psychotherapy intervention trials in a similar way that conflict of interest does.
1813 – Clinical Predictors Associated With Antidepressant Response And Remission After Rtms In Resistant Depression
Authors: Pretalli J.B. , Nicolier M. , Monnin J. , Tio G. , Sechter D. , Vandel P. , Haffen E. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionRepetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is widely investigated and has been proved to have positive effect on treatment-resistant depression. The Food and Drug Administration has authorized rTMS to be used in this indication in several countries. However, patients do not all benefit equally from rTMS.ObjectiveWe therefore sought to identify the clinical and demographic factors associated with response and remission after rTMS in chronic and resistant depression.Methods76 patients suffering from unipolar or bipolar depressive episode received 10 high frequency rTMS sessions, one per day, over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (10 Hz, 95% Motor Threshold, 5s on, 25s off). All patients were antidepressant-free or taking a stable antidepressant drug for at least one month.ResultsNearly half of patients had responded to the treatment (47.4%) and 16 went into remission (21.1%) by the end of the study (immediately after the last rTMS session). Morover, as shown by using simple and multiple logistic regressions, the age at which the first episode occurred and the initial level of state anxiety were associated with a higher response rate. A hyperthymic temperament and a greater trait anxiety were shown to be associated to a higher remission rate.ConclusionThe results obtained suggest that unipolar and bipolar patients may react differently to rTMS. These two subgroups of affective disorders could benefit from specific, separate paradigms.
1815 – Comorbidity Of Anxiety And Depression In Dermatology
Authors: Verbenko V.A. , Prytulo O.A. 
Published: July 2013

ObjectivesThe incidence of depressive disorders in patients with skin diseases is about 30% compared with the prevalence of depressive disorders in somatic practice - up to 20% (Filaković P. at all, 2009). The comorbidity of depressive and anxiety disorders with allergic contact dermatitis and atopic dermatitis was spotted. The psychogenic factors and behavioural aspects have significant role in the etiopathogenesis of most dermatological diseases (Shenefelt PD, 2011).MethodsA survey 46 patients with skin diseases - 28 (61%) atopic dermatitis and 18 (39%) allergic dermatitis, was conducted with psychometric scales (NAMD-21, Q-LES-Q). Skin disease duration was more than 12 months. The average age of the patients 36,4 ± 3,5 years.ResultsIn social aspect were obtained positive correlations with high demands at work (p ≤ 0.05), low social support (p < 0.02), a state of chronic stress at business (p< 0.002), persistent family problems (p < 0.05). Most patients demonstrated reduced social functioning and dissatisfaction with family relationships or relationships with a partner. Were identified: anxiety symptoms in 62% patients, somatovegetative manifestations of depression (appetite disorders - in 43%, 71% -of sleep disturbances, impaired concentration - 76%, irritability - in 91%), depressed mood - 39% and in 22% patients - anhedonia.ConclusionsThe business stress factors and interpersonal problems lead to probability of skin diseases occurrence.
1816 – Prenatal Exposure To Lithium And Fetal And Neonatal Growth
Authors: Imaz M.L. , Eixarch E. , Torres A. , González-Rodríguez A. , García-Bouza R. , Español G. , Roda E. , Botet F. , Figueras F. , García-Esteve L. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionInsulin-dependent diabetes, obesity and gestational diabetes are factors associated with macrosomia. Some psychiatric medications have well established side effects of weight changes in exposed pregnants. However, very few studies have investigated about the effects of lithium in fetal and neonatal anthropometry.AimsTo investigate the effects of maternal use of lithium during pregnancy on fetal and neonatal growth.MethodsA case-control study was conducted at the PERINATAL PSYCHIATRY PROGRAM CLÍNIC-BARCELONA. Case group consisted of 18 pregnant women on maintenance treatment with lithium monotherapy (n=13) or polytherapy (n=5) during pregnancy; control group involves 49 healthy women selected from an initial sample of 309. We evaluated sociodemographic data, lithium plasma concentrations in maternal blood and umbilical cord, fetal and neonatal anthropometry.ResultsWomen did not diabetes or obesity criteria pre-pregnancy and during pregnancy. Mean maternal age (SD) in lithium exposed cases was 33.5 (3.8) and 32.5 (4.1) in non-exposed pregnant. No statistically significant differences were found regarding sociodemographic variables and pre-pregnancy BMI. Caesarean section was required in 91.8% of lithium exposed mothers, whereas 8.2% of non-exposed women did not need it (p= 0.000). Fetuses exposed to lithium had greater abdominal circumference (p= 0.018) and femur length (p= 0.010) compared to non-exposed group. There were no differences in umbilical cord/maternal plasma lithium ratio between women treated with lithium monotherapy or polytherapy (1.11vs.1.03).ConclusionsThe fetuses exposed to lithium had a greater abdominal circumference, greater femur length and more caesarean section in comparison to non-exposed group. Fetal growth surveillance is recommended in pregnant treated with lithium.
1819 – Perceived Body Shape Distortions Among Eating Disorders: Preliminary Evaluation Of The Behavioral Indices Of a Modified Emotional Stroop Test
Authors: Volpe U. , Mucci A. , Merlotti E. , Monteleone P. , Galderisi S. , Maj M. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionBody shape and weight concerns are considered core features of eating disorders (EDs); however, it is still debated whether subjects with anorexia nervosa (AN) also present distortion of the body perception with respect to those with bulimia nervosa (BN).ObjectivesTo demonstrate differences in behavioral response patterns to their own distorted and undistorted body images in subjects with and without EDs.AimsTo characterize the perception of body images in EDs.MethodsWe recruited 15 female subjects with AN, 13 subjects with BN and 22 healthy controls (HC). All subjects were presented with their own body images, distorted according to the body shape questionnaire score (BSQ), an index of body dissatisfaction, and control stimuli including own non-distorted and “scrambled” body images. Each image type was presented 80 times in a randomized order and contained one, two or three body images; subjects were asked to press a button when two body images of any kind appeared.ResultsAlthough BN patients had the highest score on the BSQ (131.4) as compared with AN (111.1) and HC (97.58) subjects, AN patients committed significantly more omissions (6.34%), with respect to BN (2.23%) and HC (1.54%) subjects. Furthermore, AN patients needed a significantly longer time to process distorted body images (670.7 msec, on average), with respect to BN (650.1 msec) and HC (579.6 msec) subjects.ConclusionsOur preliminary data confirmed the presence of a body distortion bias in AN subjects and suggest that it is independent from the degree of body dissatisfaction.
1821 – Gender Differences In Suicidal Completion: 5 Years Analysis In Central Portugal
Authors: Lopes A.C. , Castanheira G. , Vicente S. , Cordeiro C. , Silva B. , Corte-Real F. , Vieira D.N. 
Published: July 2013

Suicide is the act of intentionally causing the one's own death and it can be explored by different studies using different methodologies, one of which is the statistical analysis of suicide, recognized by World Health Organization as very useful in research to gain a better understanding of the phenomenon.Research data from statistical analysis collected from various countries shows that there are gender-by-culture differences in rates of suicide completion and it has been reported that biological, social and psychological factors affect suicidal behavior differently in men and women.Several variables were characterized by the authors not only to establish the gender differences in suicide completion in the central Portugal but also to compare this reality with nacional and european patterns.The authors present a retrospective study of forensic autopsies performed between 2006 and 2010 in the central portuguese regions of Aveiro, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Covilhã, Figueira da Foz, Guarda, Leiria, Viseu and Tomar. Among 8148 forensic autopsies 15% (N=1248) were due to suicide and data collected from these forensic post mortem exams helped to establish the profile and circumstances of suicide in men and women.Health care professionals must consider gender differences in treating patients who are at risk for suicide, although this field clearly deserves more research attention to generate information that can guide clinical practice and prevention strategies.
1822 – Differences In Neurocognitive Functioning Between Healthy Controls, Delusional Disorder And Paranoid Schizophrenia
Authors: Laorden A.T. , Vicente I. , Sánchez M.J. , Del Amo V. , García I. , De Portugal E. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionSince Kraepelin times, it is considered that the delusional disorder (DD) does not imply a cognitive deficit, unlike the paranoid schizophrenia (PS). However, empirical evidence is very limited.ObjectiveTo compare the neurocognitive functioning differences among healthy controls (HC), DD and PS patients.MethodsNeurocognitive functioning was evaluated in 51 healthy controls, 69 DD patients and 41 PS patients (according to the SCID-I) using an extensive neuropsychological battery which evaluate five domains (attention, working memory, verbal memory, executive function and social cognition). Was performed multivariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) to compare differences in neuropsychological performance between the three groups. The potential confusion factors were controlled, like the socio-demographic characteristics, premorbid IQ (“National Adult Reading Test”), depressive symptoms (“Beck Depression Inventory”) and the positive and negative psychotic symptoms (“Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale”).ResultsDD patients showed a considerably worse neurocognitive functioning than healthy controls regarding to attention, verbal memory, executive functions and social cognition; while DD patients compared to PS only present a better neurocognitive performance in attention.ConclusionDD patients shown that neurocognitive deficit is relevant, unlike what it is considered since Kraepelin up to date, as shown in the DSM-IV-TR and the CIE-10.
1829 – Effects Of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rtms) On Specific Symptom Clusters In Depersonalization Disorder (dpd)
Authors: Christopeit M. , Simeon D. , Mantovani A. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionDPD is a highly disabling condition for which no efficacious treatment exists. Imaging and neurophysiology findings suggest that the right temporo-parietal junction (RTPJ) plays a crucial role in the conscious experience of the normal embodied self, mediating spatial unity of mind and body, a process impaired in DPD.ObjectivesWe tested the potential therapeutic value of RTPJ rTMS and found that after 3 weeks 6/12 DPD patients responded with 51% reduction on the Cambridge Depersonalization Scale (CDS). After 3 more weeks of RTPJ rTMS responders showed 68% improvement.AimsHere we present results of 3 and 6 weeks of RTPJ rTMS on each of four cardinal symptom domains of depersonalization, i.e. emotional numbing, anomalous subjective recall, alienation from surroundings, and anomalous body experiences.MethodsIn responders we performed a retrospective analysis and applied repeated measures ANOVA on the average scores of each of the four symptom domains derived by the CDS.ResultsResponders to 3 weeks of RTPJ rTMS showed a significant improvement (71% reduction; P= 0.01) in anomalous body experiences. However, after receiving 3 more weeks of RTPJ rTMS they reported further reduction in anomalous body experiences (76% reduction; P= 0.00) and a clinically significant improvement in alienation from surroundings (54% reduction; P= 0.02), emotional numbing (52% reduction; P= 0.05), and anomalous subjective recall (57% reduction; P= 0.11).ConclusionThis is the first study suggesting that RTPJ rTMS may show therapeutic promise in DPD, and that anomalous body experiences scores might represent an early predictor of response for the remaining symptoms.
1834 – The Need For Specialist Service For Offenders With Autistic Spectrum Disorder Within High Secure Psychiatric Care
Authors: Misra P. , Patel M.K. , Edwards J.E. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionThere are 3 High Secure Psychiatric Hospitals in United Kingdom. The Autism Act passed in 2009 introduced the Adult Autism Strategy, which sets out how local services should be improved to meet the needs of adults with Autism.There are specialist services available to care for offenders with Autism in low and medium secure forensic settings but there is a lack of dedicated support in high secure settings.ObjectiveThe objective was to identify whether current care provided for such patients is appropriate.AimThe aim of the audit was to evaluate the need for specialist service for offenders with Autistic Spectrum Disorder within High Secure Psychiatric Care.MethodThe hospital wide secure email system was used to identify wards which had patients with ASD. A questionnaire was developed which explored the clinical practice, willingness and knowledge of the Gold standards of care. It was circulated on the 9 identified wards to the staff on 3 different shifts. 100 completed forms were received which were stored in a secure area.ResultsThe results revealed that most of the staff was aware about ASD but majority had not heard about standard approach of care. Majority of the staff were willing to train and work in a dedicated ASD team.ConclusionsEffort should be made to increase awareness and train the staff to care for offenders with ASD. Work should be done towards accreditation with the National Autistic Society to set up specialist care for ASD patients in High Secure Unit.
1847 – Cognitive And Emotional Anomalies Implicated In Pathogenesis Of Delusional Idea In Delusional Disorder
Authors: Sánchez M.J. , Vicente I. , Laorden A.T. , Del Amo V. , García I. , De Portugal E. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionFour theoretical models have been postulated in formation and maintenance of delusional idea in schizophrenia:1.Cognitive biases (attentional bias, jumping-to-conclusion, need-for-clousure, attributional bias),2.Social cognition alterations (theory-of-mind, emotion facial recognition),3.Perceptive alterations of anomalous experiences and4.Emotional anomalies (anxiety, depression, self-esteem, “self” discrepancies).However, there is poor evidence about the implication of these anomalies in pathogenesis of delusional idea in delusional disorder (DD).ObjectivesTo exam the joint influence of these anomalies in delusional activity in DD.MethodsWe studied the delusional activity measured by the “Maudsley Assessment of Delusion Schedule” in 68 patients with DD (n=68) diagnosed by SCID-I (DSM-IV-TR). Cognitive biases were evaluated by “Emotional Stroop”, “Experimental Beads Task”, “Need-for-Closure Scale”, “Internal, Personal and Situational Attributions Questionnaire”. Social cognition alterations were measured by Faux-pas Task and Eyes-Test; perceptive alterations by “Cardiff Anomalous Perceptions Scale”; and emotional anomalies by “Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale”, “Beck Depression Inventory”, “Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale” and “Personal Qualities Questionnaire”. The relationship between delusional activity and these cognitive anomalies were examined using lineal regression models controlled by socio-demographic characteristics, premorbid IQ (“NART”), negative symptomatology (“PANSS”) and neuropsychological function (attention, verbal learning, working memory and executive function).ResultsHigh scores in delusion activity were significantly associated with high scores in jumping-to-conclusion and depression and low scores in faux-pas and self-esteem, after being adjusted by number of studied years and negative symptomatology.ConclusionsCognitive biases (jumping-to-conclusions), social cognition deficit (faux-pas) and emotional alterations are the most implicated anomalies in formation and maintenance of delusional idea in DD.
1849 – Young And Suicide Prevention Programs Through Internet And Media: Supreme
Authors: D’aulerio M. , Carli V. , Iosue M. , Basilico F. , De Marco A.M. , Recchia L. , Balazs J. , Germanavicius A. , Hamilton R. , Masip C. , Mschin N. , Varnik A. , Wasserman C. , Hoven C. , Sarchiapone M. , Wasserman D. 
Published: July 2013

IntroductionThe researches show a rapid growth of mental disorders among adolescents and young adults that often cooccurs with risk behaviours, such as suicide, which is one of the leading cause of death among young ages 15-34. Therefore it's necessary to use some tools that can promote mental health getting to young lives such as Internet and media.ObjectivesSUPREME (Suicide Prevention by Internet and Media Based Mental Health Promotion) is aimed to increasing the prevention of risk behaviours and mental health promotion through the use of mass media and Internet.AimsThe main expected outcome is to improve mental health among European adolescents.MethodIn each European countries a sample of 300 students (average age of 15 years) will be selected. The prevention program will be a highly interactive website that which will address topics such as raising awareness about mental health and suicide, combating stigma, and stimulate peer help. The program will use different means of referral to the intervention website: “Adolescent related” and “Professional related”. A questionnaire will be administered to the pupils for require the data on lifestyles, values and attitudes, psychological well-being, familiar relationship and friendship.ConclusionSome web-sites, managed by mental health professionals, produced encouraging results about their use in prevention of risk behaviours and in increase well-being, especially in youth with low self-esteem and low life-satisfaction. With the implementation of the SUPREME project we will be able to identify best practices for promoting mental health through the Internet and the media.
1856 – Depression In Mothers Of Children With Thalassemia
Authors: Binbay Z. , Lal B.T. , Solmaz M. , Albayrak Y. , Sagir S. 
Published: July 2013

BackgroundWorldwide, thalassemia poses a serious public health problem due to the high prevalence. Mothers usually take active roles in the care of their ill children. Several studies have found that parents of children with chronic diseases or disabilities have higher depression scores than control parents. The main aim of the present study was to investigate if mothers of children with thalassemia higher scores of depression compared with a group of control mothers.Methods and materialsIn this study, 30 mothers were assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Symptom check list-90-revised (SCL-90-R), COPE and SF-36, also 30 mothers were enroled as control group who have healty children.ResultsMothers who have children with the diagnosis of thalasemia had higher scores of depression from the BDI and lower quality of life scores (p< 0.05).Discussion and conclusionIt seems that depressive people experience specific events before depression. Several studies have indicated that presence of a patient or disabled child in the family can cause stress and depression in parents.The results of this study can contribute to the development of a screening program for decreasing depression burden and promoting quality of life for mothers of children with thalassemia. It is an ongoing study.