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Sexting in young university of the colombian caribbean, a comparative study between male and female
Authors: Gonzalez E.P. Ruiz , Argel M.N. Muñoz , Guzman M.J. Arcos , Otalvaro A.M. Romero , Reyes D. Diaz 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionSexting is sending / forwarding erotic-sexual content voluntarily through technological devices and / or the internet. (Fleschler-Peskin, 2013). Real Participation (RPS), Active Disposition (ADS) and Emotional Expression (EES) was studied.ObjectivesCompare sexting in two groups of participants: female and maleMethodsComparison of data means measured by the Cronbach alpha sexting behavior scale α = 0.92, (Chacon-Lopez, et al, 2016). Sample N = 900 (447 female and 453 male)ResultsThe ADS and RPS decrease between 18 to 20 years old and increase between 20 to 22 years old. EES decreases when increasing age, except in 20 years old. Applying multiple regression analysis, control variable sex and reference group age 18 old, presents statistically significant difference, excepting 19 years old in EES and 22 years old in RPS. (Figure 1)Comparing age and gender, ADS men present higher levels than women, excepting 19 years old. EES and RP, no significant differences are observed. Comparing women’s mean show lower AD levels than men with Cohen’s effect size d = 0.62, (Cohen, 1988). Related to PRS averages, women present lower levels than men without statistically significant differences. Comparing means, women show lower ADS levels than men effecting d Cohen d = 0.46, (Cohen, 1988). (Figure 2)ConclusionsEvidence difference between men and women, in ADS and EES, without pattern associated with age, young men and women sexting
Personality and coping as gendered predictors of distress and well-being in nursing students
Authors: Laranjeira C. , Querido A. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionPrevious studies about relationship between personality factors and stress related processes mainly focus on relation between these factors and application of coping strategies.ObjectivesThis study expanded previous research by examining the combined contribution of personality traits (NEO-FFI) and coping strategies (Brief COPE) in the prediction of stress, depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms (DASS-21), and psychological well-being (WHO-5) among undergraduate nursing students.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was performed in 2017. Participants of this study were 75 nursing students (men=37, women=38) from one Portuguese School of Health Sciences. The students who agreed to participate filled out an informed consent. Then the questionnaires were administered in a random order to avoid order effects in the data.ResultsRegarding personality, women reported higher conscientiousness and agreeableness than men. There were no gender differences in coping. Among men, openness and agreeableness (inversely) and neuroticism predicted stress. In women, neuroticism and venting predicted stress. Regarding depression, conscientiousness and extraversion (inversely) and neuroticism were predictors for men, whereas neuroticism, self-blame, and denial were predictors for women. Conscientiousness and extraversion (inversely) and venting and denial predicted anxiety in men, as did neuroticism and venting in women. For well-being, conscientiousness and extraversion were predictors among men; neuroticism and seeking instrumental support (inversely) and extraversion were predictors among women. Personality traits dominated the prediction of distress and well-being in men, while both personality and coping were predictors in women.ConclusionsThese findings indicate that it is not the degree of each personality trait or coping strategy but the pattern of relationship between these phenomena and psychological outcomes that is of relevance. The results could inform gendered preventive and treatment interventions for college students.
Impact of “national suicide prevention week” on digital awareness of suicide prevention : an insight from google trends
Authors: Trivedi C. , Shukla S. , Adnan M. , Shah K. , Weiss L. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionEvery year in the month of September, National Suicide Prevention Week is celebrated. The goal of suicide prevention week is to inform the public about suicide prevention, primarily the warning signs of suicide. However, the impact of this month on the general population is unknown. The Google trends show how frequent web searches have been performed for a particular search-term, which provide an approximation of the people’s interest.ObjectivesTo evaluate public interest in suicide prevention by analyzing the google trends of “Suicide Prevention” search-term.MethodsWe estimated the interest in such topics by running the google trends data of the last decade by using the filter [Search Term:“Suicide Prevention”, Locations: “United States” and Time Ranges “ 2010 to 2020”].ResultsDuring this specific interval, people have searched “Suicide Prevention” most frequently during the month of September (month of National Suicide Prevention week). Conversely, in the other months, interest in “suicide prevention” fluctuated between little to none. The only other time people have shown interest in Suicide prevention, other than the month of September, was with suicide news in the media, such as the death of a celebrity by suicide, or suicide-related TV shows. [Figure]ConclusionsAlthough it is not definitive, it gives some idea that National Suicide Prevention week has a considerable impact on population interest. Since we did not observe sufficient public interest in other months, there should be frequent and systematic efforts to spread suicide prevention awareness among the general population.
Effects of cognitive rehabilitation training in elderly with mild cognitive impairment a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Aniwattanapong D. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionMild cognitive impairment (MCI) becomes increasingly common. It has been demonstrated high risk of progression to dementia. There are no approved medications for treatment of MCI while cognitive intervention might improve cognitive deficits. However, there have been insufficient evidence supporting the effect of the cognitive intervention.ObjectivesTo evaluate the effects of a cognitive rehabilitation training in patients with Mild cognitive impairmentMethodsA randomized controlled single-blind trial was conducted. Participants aged ≥ 60 years diagnosed with MCI were recruited and randomly assigned to intervention group (n=32) or waiting list control group (n=32). The intervention was 3-day weekly sessions of multi-component cognitive rehabilitation training for 3 months. Outcomes were assessed by the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB) to measure the effects of intervention at baseline, 3-month and 6-month follow up within the intervention group and compare between intervention group and control group.ResultsThe intervention showed significant improvements on the visual episodic memory (p<0.05) and on the executive function (p<0.05) at 3-month follow up. There was a trend towards improvement of cognition between the intervention group and control group, but this effect was not significant. At 6-month follow up, the OTS significantly changed from 3-month follow up, which reflect the maintaining effects of the cognitive training.ConclusionsThe cognitive rehabilitation training has demonstrated improvement of the visual episodic memory and the executive function for the elderly with MCI.
Personality disorders and therapist countertransference: A review
Authors: Iñiguez I. Cuevas , Lietor M.D.C. Molina 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionThe countertransference of the therapist is crucial in psychotherapy. Although the concept of countertransference arose from psychoanalysis, it is considered a construct that occurs in any type of therapy.ObjectivesThe purpose of this review is to examinate the relationship between personality disorders and countertransference.MethodsA systematic literature review was performed on PubMed using the keywords “personality disorder” and “countertransference”. All papers published between 2015 and 2020 were evaluated.ResultsThere were significant relationships between and patients’ personality disorders and patterns of countertransference. Criticized countertransference were associated with paranoid and antisocial personality disorders. Borderline personality disorders was related to helpless, overwhelmed, and overinvolved responses. Narcissistic and schizotypal personality disorders were associated with disengaged therapist responeses. Helpless countertransference was associated with schizoid personality disorders. Avoidant personality disorders was associated with postive responses. Special/overinvolved therapist responses were associated with obsessive-compulsive personality disordersConclusionsSeveral studies suggest that therapists’ emotional responses occur consistently in any kind of therapy. Moreover, specific personality disorders are associated with concrete emotional responses. Therefore, therapists can make therapeutic and diagnostic use of their conuntertransference.
Narrative psychiatry: Healing through storytelling
Authors: Cerejeira J. Gonçalves , Rivera Jiménez C. , Santos Carrasco I. , Capella C. , Rodríguez E. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionWe all have the innate ability to tell our story and the way we do it can determine the impact that each problem has on our lives. Storytelling can play a critical role in psychiatric practice and, from this premise, a new way of practicing psychiatry has recently emerged: narrative psychiatry.ObjectivesThe objective is to offer a unified vision of narrative psychiatry, providing details on the historical and academic context of this approach.MethodsA narrative-type literary review focused on narrative psychiatry will be presented.ResultsNarrative psychiatry is an innovative clinical approach in line within narrative medicine and with a specific subtype of postmodern psychotherapy, the narrative therapy of Michael White and David Epston. This novel way of practicing psychiatry arises from critical movements within the discipline but it is an integrative and collaborative perspective: the position of each problem in the patient’s personal narrative is discussed and different therapeutic proposals are addressed, including for instance psychotropic drugs. This integrative posture gives the narrative psychiatrist enough flexibility to equally integrate the scientific achievements of biological psychiatry and the humanizing component of narrative practice. In this literature review, the key tools proposed by the main narrative psychiatrists worldwide for the narrative clinical interview will be exposed.ConclusionsNarrative psychiatry is a novel approach that narrows the therapeutic relationship and that puts in evidence the history of resistance of the consultant, healing through its own storytelling.
Childhood trauma and mental disorders: Exploring the relationship between trauma, immunity and psychosis
Authors: Figueiredo I. , Viegas F. , Ferreira F. , Manuel C. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionA relationship between childhood trauma, psychotic experiences, and psychosis is well established, although causality is not yet ascertained. There are several hypotheses linking trauma and psychosis, regarding genetic vulnerability and/or other environmental factors, possibly also mediated by psychological mechanisms. Long-term modifications to the transcriptome are likely mediated by epigenetic mechanisms. There is also growing evidence supporting an association between childhood trauma and adulthood dysregulation of the immune system, which could help clarify the relationship between trauma and mental disorders, namely psychosis.ObjectivesReview evidence regarding the relationship of childhood trauma, immune system and psychosis.MethodsLiterature review using Medline database.ResultsThe prevalence and severity of childhood trauma is characterized by both biological alterations and increased risk of experiencing symptoms of psychosis. Childhood trauma, namely through its effects on IL6 levels, may be a risk factor for schizophrenia in general. Some studies point to a direct relationship between childhood trauma, immunity and psychosis when examined along a continuum from non-clinical controls to psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.ConclusionsFor better understanding this association, these findings must be replicated in larger cohorts. If the impact of childhood trauma on immune function in adulthood does indeed contribute to psychopathology, an improved understanding of this relationship may lead to new and possibly more specific treatment options. Other clinical implications of these findings include increased emphasis in establishing more comprehensive screening of early trauma in patients with psychotic symptoms, as well as the importance of screen and follow children who report traumatic events for emergence of psychotic symptoms.
Validation of the “short health anxiety inventory” on a sample of school-age children (russian-language version)
Authors: Shishkova I. , Pervichko E. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionModern Russian health psychology does not have the necessary tools for studying health anxiety in children, and therefore it is necessary to identify methods aimed at assessing the presence/absence and severity of children’s health anxiety.ObjectivesTo validate the “Short Health Anxiety Inventory” to a sample of school-age children who do not have serious physical disabilities.MethodsThe sample: 193 respondents (average age-12.5; 117-girls). We used: “Short Health Anxiety Inventory” (SHAI; Salkovskis et al., 2002), Children CPQ (Factor C), “Attitude toward Health” questionnaire (Berezovskaya, 2005) (emotional scale), STAI (Spielberger, 2002), EPI (Eysenck, 1963) (neuroticism scale).ResultsCorrelation analysis suggests that “health anxiety” is a separate construct. The discriminativeness criterion shows that each individual statement, as well as the whole inventory, is aimed at measuring the same construct. The retest reliability assessment (4 weeks later) shows the results: the “Health Anxiety” scale - 0.892 (p≤0.01), the “Alertness to bodily sensations” scale - 0.889 (p≤0.01), the “Fear of negative consequences” scale - 0.815 (p≤0.01). Correlations between the scales shows the values: 0.943 (p≤0.01) - for the general scale, 0.392 (p≤0.01) - for the “Alertness to bodily sensations” scale, 0.675 (p≤0.01) - for the “Fear of negative consequences” scale. The original three-component structure of the questionnaire is confirmed. The Russian version of the inventory showed internal consistency (alfa-Cronbach’s coefficient - 0.835), retest reliability, discriminativeness, external and constructive validity.ConclusionsThe results indicate that the SHAI can be used to study health anxiety in children due to its psychometric characteristics, simplicity and ease of use.
Sleep-related behavior as a factor of anxiety and depression: Mediating role of sleep quality
Authors: Rasskazova E. , Yavorovskaya A. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionAlthough sleep hygiene is a well-studied factor of good sleep (Irish et al., 2015, McNail et al., 2016), less is known about its role in the complaints on anxiety and depression (wither direct or through sleep quality).ObjectivesThe aim was to reveal direct and indirect effects of sleep behavior on subjective sleep quality, anxiety and depression.Methods174 people aged 17-57 without diagnosed sleep disorders filled the Scale of Behavioral Factors of Sleep Disturbances (Rasskazova, Leonov, 2020), Insomnia Severity Index (Morin, 1993), Hospital Scale of Anxiety and Depression (Zingmond, Snaith, 1983), Beck’s Anxiety and Depression Inventories (Beck, Steer, 1993, Beck et al., 1996).ResultsTaking medications and non-medications before sleep, alcohol, tonic drinks and using gadgets in the evening, delaying bedtime, self-limitations after poor nights, poor adherence to the regimen and postponement of the morning rise were characterized by an indirect effect on anxiety and depressiveness through poor sleep (|β|=0,03-0,24). Self-limiting behavior and delaying the morning rise are associated with higher levels of anxiety and depression, even in the absence of sleep-related complaints (β=0,23-0,34, p<0,01).ConclusionsBased on the data we suggest that the dysfunctional role of behavior on anxiety and depression is predominantly indirect (through the perpetuation of complaints), but it can also be direct (regardless of complaints of sleep disorders). Research is supported by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research, project No. 20-013-00740.Conflict of interestResearch is supported by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research, project No. 20-013-00740.
Chemsex drugs: More than ghb, mephedrone and methamphetamine?
Authors: Ramos J. Curto , Dolengevich H. , Romerosa M.A. Morillas , Pascual E. Mateos 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionThe intentional use of drugs before or during sexual intercourse (chemsex), due to its impact on mental health, is a phenomenon of high importance in men who have sex with men. The main drugs usually described in chemsex related research are methamphetamine, mephedrone and GHB/GBL.ObjectivesWe present a narrative review of the evidence about the mechanisms of action of different drugs used in chemsex context.MethodsNarrative Review.ResultsDifferent drugs have been associated with chemsex use: stimulants such as cocaine, stimulants with empathogenic properties such as mephedrone, methamphetamine, MDMA; stimulants with a psychedelic effect such as 2C-B; depressants such as GHB/GBL and ethyl chloride; and dissociative hallucinogens such as ketamine.ConclusionsClassical chemsex research includes only mephedrone, metanphetamine and GHB as “chemsex drugs”. Recently, different drugs have been described associated with chemsex practice. Clinicians may encounter polydrug chemsex users and the different mecanisms of action, mental health problems related to every drug and polydrug use must be takek into account.
Pertinence and development of cibd – clinical interview for bipolar disorder
Authors: Azevedo J. , Martins M. , Castilho P. , Barreto C. , Pereira A.T. , Macedo A. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionBipolar disorder (BD) is frequently underdiagnosed and due to poor screening, the average time between onset of symptoms and diagnosis is more than 7-years (Mantere et al., 2004). Improper diagnosis has serious consequences in intervention (Ghaemi et al., 2001), and previous assessment instruments are now considered insufficient to detect intervention changes, and to provide a more functional and integrated view of BD.ObjectivesOur study aims to develop a new DSM-5 based Clinical Interview for Bipolar Disorder (CIBD), providing criteria to diagnose BD, but also the individual’s perceptions dealing with BD symptoms. This interview follows the same structure of CIPD (Martins et al., 2015), which has shown acceptability by the participants and experts.MethodsCIBD was developed by a multidisciplinary team considering the DSM-5 criteria for Bipolar Disorders. There was a thorough research regarding assessment and evaluation of BD, and several suggestions from an international task force of specialist working with BD patients were considered, when writing the questions for the interview. A detailed description of CIBD development is presented. The authors of the interview have extended experience in the management and assessment of BD patients, and CIBD is now being assessed by a wider non-related panel, regarding pertinence and clarity.ResultsPreliminary assessment and qualitative feedback from participants that were interviewed is shown, with an overall positive feedback.ConclusionsCIBD assesses both the diagnosis/presence of mood episodes (hypo/mania, and depressive) and symptoms’ psychosocial correlates. CIBD detects subtle changes caused by intervention adding a much needed recovery focused perspective.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Bipolar disorder, pregnancy, COVID-19: Electroconvulsive therapy is needed!
Authors: Guerra M.F. Tascon , Rodrigo M.V. López , Ovejero G. Manrique 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionTreating pregnant women with bipolar disorder is among the most challenging clinical endeavors. Patients and clinicians are faced with difficult choices at every turn, and no approach is without risk. Many primary mood stabilizers have been associated with risk of congenital malformations. In the last 15 years, there has been an increase of antepartum use of atypical antipsychotic drugs, many of which could be viable alternatives to mood stabilizers. Electroconvulsive therapy has been recommended as a safe and efficacious treatment of bipolar depressive and manic episodes in pregnant women.ObjectivesThis case presents a 24-year-old woman, with COVID-19 infection, that underwent an acute manic episode at her 20-weeks-pregnancy. The goal was to stabilize the patient by the use of electroconvulsive therapy.MethodsThe patient was admitted in isolation in the psychiatric ward. Treatment was started with olanzapine 20mg/d and lorazepam 4mg/d. The patient maintained psychotic agitation that required higher dosage, while on the second week of isolation the PCR test was negative. After six weeks of treatment severe manic symptoms continued and electroconvulsive therapy was started.ResultsShe received 10 electroconvulsive therapy sessions. The patient showed a substantial clinical improvement after the seventh administration. She gave birth at 37 weeks, with no complications during labor (Apgar 9/10).ConclusionsElectroconvulsive therapy has been shown as a suitable option for patients with severe psychiatric disorders in the pregnancy period, either medication resistant illness and psychotic agitation.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Depression and anxiety in hospitalized children with epilepsy during COVID-19 pandemic: Preliminary findings of a cross-sectional study
Authors: Correale C. , Tondo I. , Falamesca C. , Capitello T. Grimaldi , Vigevano F. , Specchio N. , Cappelletti S. 
Published: February 2022

IntroductionAnxious-depressive disorders are common among children with epilepsy. A recent Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Scott et al., 2020) reported that the overall pooled prevalence of anxiety disorders is 18.9% while of depressive disorders is 13.5%. COVID-19 pandemic has centralized the attention of governors and careers on the health emergency. As a result, the trajectory of the psychological care needs of this at risk population may have been neglected.ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to assess the prevalence rate of depressive and anxiety symptoms among children with epilepsy during COVID-19 pandemic. Children were hospitalized in- and out-patients under a neurological and psychological follow up program in an Italian Children Hospital.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study among 38 hospitalized children and adolescents with epilepsy (21F; 17M, mean age: 14,5; range: 11-18) during COVID-19 pandemic. We performed face-to face interviews and assessed depressive and anxiety symptoms with the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorders (GAD-7) questionnaire during scheduled follow up checks.ResultsPreliminary results showed a rate of mild-to-severe anxious depressive symptoms by 49.9% and 60.5% respectively. In detail: 21.1% mild, 15.7% moderate and 13.1% of severe anxiety, meanwhile 23.7% mild, 26.3% moderate and 10.5% of severe depression. The prevalence of comorbid depressive and anxiety symptoms was 39.5% among the entire sample.ConclusionsDepressive and anxiety rates among hospitalized children with epilepsy during COVID-19 outbreak are very high. Pediatric services should deserve special attention to those patients’ mental health. Regular screening protocols and empowerment interventions in Hospital should be promoted.DisclosureNo significant relationships.