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Is Maternity Blues a risk factor for the onset of post-partum depression? A longitudinal Study
Authors: Sollo V. , Zinno F. , Vece A. , Giallonardo V. , Sampogna G. , Luciano M. , Fiorillo A. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionThe period after delivery is characterised by physical, hormonal and psychological changes. Up to 20% of women can present depressive and anxiety symptoms and difficulties in the interaction with the newborn, emotional lability. This condition is also called “Maternity Blues (MB)”.ObjectivesTo: 1) assess the frequency of MB presentation of depressive symptoms immediately after the delivery; 2) identify those characteristics more frequently associated to the onset of depressive symptoms after the delivery; and 3) verify the hypothesis that the presence of maternity blues is a risk factor for the onset of a depressive episode in the 12 months after the delivery.MethodsFrom December 2019 to February 2021 all women who gave birth at the University of Campania “Vanvitelli” were enrolled. Upon acceptance, they filled in the EPDS Scale. Sociodemographic, gynaecological, peripartum and psychiatric anamnesis was collected at baseline. Women have been reassessed after 1, 3, 6 and 12 months.Results359 women were recruited, with a mean EPDS score of 5.51. Among these, 83 reported the presence of MB (EPDS score≥10; 23.12%). Anxiety disorders with onset prior to pregnancy (p<.000), preeclampsia (p<.01), increased foetal health rate (p<.01), conflicts with relatives (p<.001) and anxiety disorders the partner (p<.01) emerged as predictors of Mb. The presence of MB increase 7 time the risk to have higher EPDS score at follow-up assessments (p<.000).ConclusionsThe presence of MB should always be assessed in the immediate post-partum and psychosocial interventions should be provided to women with MB to reduce its potential negative effect on mental health.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Exploring the Experiences of Psychiatric Nurses During Care of Patients with COVID-19
Authors: Birtalan I.L. , Kelemen O. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionThe global coronavirus outbreak was viewed as a severe threat to healthcare providers, particularly nurses. COVID-19 has numerous public health management dimensions, including the reorganization of health care workers to support and assist patients.ObjectivesThis study used a qualitative approach to gain an insight into the experiences of psychiatric nurses who were treating quarantined patients at various hospitals. This research aimed to investigate the experiences of reassigned psychiatric nurses during the COVID-19 outbreak in Hungary.MethodsUsing a phenomenological approach, we enrolled 7 nurses who provided care for COVID-19 patients from July 2020 to April 2021. The interviews were conducted face-to-face in the form of semi-structured interviews and were analysed using a health-psychology approach: interpretive phenomenology analysis.ResultsOur study shows that pandemic public health reorganization creates novel situations and issues that nurses are forced to address. Our findings suggest that three themes emerge from the data to describe psychiatric nursing: (1) Usage of earlier clinical experiences, (2) Recognizing mental issues, (3) Social networks.ConclusionsThis study suggests professional self-concepts and job satisfaction in relation to treating quarantine patients are affected by the identity and conflicts of psychiatric nursing in a novel situation.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Mental Health in Individuals with a History of Mental Disorder during COVID-19-Pandemic - Preliminary Results of the National Cohort Study in Germany
Authors: Riedel-Heller S.G. , Pabst A. , Stein J. , Grabe H. , Rietschel M. , Berger K. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionResearch of COVID-19-Pandemic mental health impact focus on three groups: the general population, (2) so called vulnerable groups (e.g. individuals with mental disorders) and (3) individuals suffering COVID-19 including Long-COVID syndromes.ObjectivesWe investigate whether individuals with a history of depression in the past, react to the COVID-19 pandemic with increased depressive symptoms.MethodsLongitudinal Data stem from the NAKO-Baseline-Assessment (2014-2019, 18 study centers in Germany, representative sampled individuals from 20 to 74 years) and the subsequent NAKO-COVID-Assessment (5-11/2020). The sample for analysis comprises 115.519 individuals. History of psychiatric disorder was operationalized as lifetime self-report for physician-diagnosed depression. Depressive symptoms were measured with the PHQ 9.ResultsMean age of the sample at baseline was 49.95 (SD 12.53). It comprised 51.70 women; 14 % of the individuals had a history of
physician-diagnosed depression. Considering a PHQ-Score with cut-off 10 as a clinical relevant depression, 3.65 % of the individuals without history of depression and 24.19 % of those with a history of depression were depressed at baseline. The NAKO-COVID-Assessment revealed 6.53 % depressed individuals without any history of depression and a similar rate of 23.29 % in those with history of depression.ConclusionsIn contrast to that what we expected, individuals with a history of a physician-diagnosed depression, did not react with increasing depressiveness during the first phase of the pandemic in Germany. Several reasons could be discussed. Whether there medium and long-term impact remains open.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Quality of Life among General Population at Argolida regional unit
Authors: Gamvroula A. , Antonopoulos S. , Stratou E. , Toutouni C. , Aggelaina S. , Lampou G. , Saridi M. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionThe impact of the Covid-19 on the quality of life (QOL) have been reported and highlighted by several research studies worldwide.ObjectivesThe primary objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on quality of life among Greek general population of Argolida, taking into consideration the socio-demographic characteristics.MethodsInformation on the socio-demographic characteristics and Covid related data of the respondents was collected by a questionnaire including age, gender, education level, marital status, health status, smoking history, sedentary lifestyle, job status. A 5-point Likert scale (MVQOLI) was used to examine the QOL. Comparisons on the variables were performed using Kruskal-Wallis H Test and x2 test, using SPSS Statistics (version 20).ResultsA total of 620 Greek adults (Females n =381) were requested to answer by filling the questionnaire or Google Form. The results showed statistically significant differences in higher level QOL depending on a number of variables that are presented in the table. Table Demographic characteristics of the study with higher level QOLSample Characteristicsp ValueGender : Female0,003Marital status: Married /cohabitation0,011Level of education : High0,000Health status: Non psychiatric disease0,022Smoking status: Never smoked & ex-smoker0,043Sedentary life style0,002Non covid-19 affected0,001Confidence in the health system0,001Confidence in health workers0,001ConclusionsThe results showed that female sex, married, higher educated respondents, non smokers were significantly associated with higher QOL. The findings can certainly offer guidelines in developing programs and interventions for all domains of QOL.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Quality of sleep and health-related quality of life among health care professionals treating patients with coronavirus disease-19
Authors: Stojanov J. , Stojanov A. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionHealth care professionals exposed to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are facing high levels of stress.ObjectivesThe aim was to evaluate the quality of sleep (QoS) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL), among health care professionals treating patients with COVID-19, as well as quantifying the magnitude of symptoms of depression and levels of anxiety.MethodsWe included 201 health care professionals in a cross-sectional, web-based study by applying 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) Scale, Zung Self-rating Depression Scale, 36-item Health Survey of the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF36), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and additional survey constructed for the purpose of the study.ResultsPoor QoS and HRQoL correlated with high health anxiety and severe depressive symptoms and several demographic characteristics. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that higher scores on GAD-7 (beta = .71, p < .01) and lower scores on mental health (MH) subscale on SF36 questionnaire (beta = –.69; p < .01) were independent predictors of the higher PSQI score (adjusted R2 = .61, p < .01 for overall model). Higher scores on GAD-7 (beta = .68, p < .01) and worse self-perceived mental status (beta = .25; p < .05) were independent predictors of the lower SF36 scores (adjusted R2 = .73, p < .01 for overall model).ConclusionsThe major MH burden of health care professionals treating infected patients during the COVID-19 pandemic indicates that they need psychological support.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Concomitant CNVs in healthy carriers with 7q31.1 microdeletions may suppress intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders phenotype
Authors: Belyaeva E. , Kashevarova A. , Drozdov G. , Fedotov D. , Lebedev I. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionAbout 66% of chromosomal microdeletions and microduplications associated with pathological conditions are inherited [Smajlagić D. et al., 2021]. The mechanisms of incomplete penetrance and variable expressivity of CNV are not fully understood. The presence of concomitant CNVs in the genome of healthy parents may have a modifying effect.ObjectivesIdentification of additional CNVs in healthy carriers with 7q31.1 microdeletions.MethodsCNVs were revealed by Agilent Technologies 60K microarray and confirmed by qPCR.ResultsWe examined 3 families with inherited 7q31.1 microdeletions affecting only the IMMP2L gene, which is associated with intellectual disability, developmental delay and autism spectrum disorders. Family 1: Proband has intellectual disability, developmental delay, sensorimotor alalia. Microdeletion was inherited from the father, and a healthy sibling is also a carrier of rearrangement. In sibs, additional CNVs were identified: arr[hg19]: 4q31.21(144722583_144939143)×3; 9p12p11.2(43588066_43836428)×3; 16p11.2(32066967_33773163)×1; and 17q21.31(44199517_44577208)×3. Family 2: Proband suffers from development delay, speech disorder and autism. Microdeletion was of paternal origin. The father additionally demonstrated microduplication 16p11.2p11.1(33967926-35204414)×3. Family 3: Proband was diagnosed with development delay and cerebral palsy. The mother is a carrier of a similar 7q31.1 microdeletion; two concomitant CNVs were identified in her karyotype: 9p13.1(39176840_40614884)×3; and 16p11.2p11.1(32833891_35204414)×3. Thus, healthy parents in 3 families have CNV in a common region 16p11.2, which contains the TP53TG3 gene. It is important that TP53TG3 expression is associated with epistatic CNV-CNV interactions [Sun, Kardia 2010].ConclusionsMultiple CNVs in apparently healthy carriers of IMMP2L microdeltions may suppress disease phenotype due to the epistatic CNV-CNV interaction. This study was supported by Russian Science Foundation, grant no. 21-75-00112.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Suicidal Behavior in Adolescent Girls with Eating Disorders
Authors: Semenova N. , Slobodskaya H. , Rezun E. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionEating disorders are associated with suicidal behavior in adolescents. But the relationship between subthreshold eating disorders and suicidality is not well understood.ObjectivesTo examine suicidal behavior in adolescent girls with eating disorders (ED) and subthreshold eating disorders (SED).MethodsThe study of 917 girls aged 12–17 used the Body Image and Eating Distress scale (Koskelainen et al., 2001) and questions about intentional self-harm (burns or cuts), suicidal thoughts and suicidal attempts. Adolescents were divided into three groups: girls with ED (n = 20); girls with SED (n = 88); and control group (CG, n = 809).ResultsSelf-harm was reported by 55% of girls with ED, 35.2% of girls with SED and 20.2% of CG girls (χ2 = 15.82, p <0.001). Suicidal ideation was reported by 65% of girls with ED, 51.1% of girls with SED and 27.2% of CG girls (χ2 = 21.86, p <0.001). Suicidal attempts were reported by 45% of girls with ED, 17.1% of girls with SED and 7.5% of the CG. There were no differences in the prevalence of self-harm and suicidal ideation between the ED and SED groups, rates of suicide attempts were 2.6 times higher in the ED group.ConclusionsGirls with both ED and SED have a high risk of suicidal behavior: 2.7-4.5 times higher rates of self-harm, 1.9-2.4 times higher rates of suicidal ideation, and 2.3-6 times higher rates of suicidal attempts. Management of such adolescents should include assessment of the risk of suicide.DisclosureThe study was supported by the Russian Science Foundation grant # 21-15-00033.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adult obese patients referred to bariatric surgery
Authors: Brancati G.E. , Barbuti M. , Weiss F. , Calderone A. , Santini F. , Perugi G. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which only rarely remits in adulthood[1]. A positive association between ADHD and obesity has been repeatedly observed, especially in adult samples[2]. However, only a few studies investigated the prevalence and correlates of ADHD in obese patients seeking bariatric treatment[3,4].ObjectivesOur study was aimed to examine the prevalence of probable ADHD comorbidity in a sample of obese patients referred for bariatric surgery. Secondly, we sought to characterize differences in eating behaviour between obese subjects with and without probable ADHD.MethodsThe study sample was composed of 110 adult obese patients (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) consecutively referred for bariatric surgery to the Obesity Center of the Endocrinology Unit in Pisa University Hospital between November 2010 and May 2012. Probable ADHD was identified using a recently developed screening scale based on items selected from Symptom Check‐List‐90‐R (SCL-90-R)[5]. The extent of binge-eating/purging and night-eating behaviours were respectively estimated using the Bulimic Investigatory Test, Edinburgh (BITE)[6] and the Night-eating Questionnaire (NEQ)[7]. Wilcoxon test was used for statistical comparisons, with a significance level of p<0.05 set for all tests.ResultsProbable ADHD was found in 14 subjects (12.7%, 95%CI=7.1-20.4%). Patients with probable ADHD showed significantly higher BITE symptom score (20.4±9.3 vs. 12.1±7.5, r=0.31, p=0.001) and NEQ total score (16.1±9.2 vs. 9.5±3.9, r=0.27, p=0.005).ConclusionsADHD is a relatively common comorbidity in obese patients seeking bariatric treatment, which is positively associated with disordered eating habits, such as binge-eating/purging and night-eating behaviours.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Perinatal OCD - A Lived Experience
Authors: Wilson D. 
Published: September 2022

• Diana discusses the terror of perinatal ocd undiagnosed with four small children ages six years and under• Diana explains fearing seeking help and seeing a psychiatrist knowing she would have to disclose her thoughts and images she encountered daily• She pinpoints what moved her forward and stresses the importance of revisiting ocd when it is not in your life• She talks of hope and through successful CBT and Citalipram, has been free of the disorder for twenty yearsDisclosureNo significant relationships.
Panic Disorder Severity Scale self-report: transcultural validation and sensitivity to change of the French-Canadian adaptation
Authors: Roberge P. , Provencher M. , Norton P. , Carrier N. , Marx P. , Couture J. , Benoît A. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionThe self-report version of the Panic Disorder Severity Scale (PDSS-SR) is a reliable and valid instrument to assess panic disorder, but is unavailable in French.ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to conduct a transcultural validation of the French-Canadian PDSS-SR and examine its psychometric properties.Methods
This study is part of a pragmatic RCT of group transdiagnostic CBT for anxiety disorders, and includes 272 adults meeting DSM-5 panic disorder diagnostic criteria. At baseline, participants completed the Anxiety and Related Disorders Interview Schedule (ADIS-5), the French-Canadian PDSS-SR and self-report measures. Convergent validity was assessed with Spearman correlations, Cronbach’s α was used to analyse internal consistency, and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) evaluated its factor structure. Sensitivity to change was assessed with paired sample t-tests in patients (n = 72) meeting DSM-5 criteria for panic disorder at baseline with posttreatment data.Results108 patients met DSM-5 criteria for panic disorder, including 58 with agoraphobia. The majority were women (85.3%) and mean age was 37.1 (SD = 12.4). Internal consistency (Cronbach’s α) was 0.91. For convergent validity, the highest correlation was with the Beck Anxiety Inventory (r = 0.64). CFA suggested a two-factor model. Optimal threshold for probable diagnosis was 10. Analyses support sensitivity to change when comparing transdiagnostic group CBT and control conditions.Conclusions
With its good psychometric properties in primary care patients, the French-Canadian self-report version of the Panic Disorder Severity Scale is an efficient and practical instrument for both clinicians and researchers working in the field of mental health.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Clinical correlates of anxiety disorders : Tunisian study about 436 subjects
Authors: Jabeur M. , Gassab L. , Ayadi A. , Ben Mohamed B. , Zaafrane F. , Gaha L. 
Published: September 2022

Introduction

Anxiety disorders are very common and burdensome mental illnesses worldwide, characterized by exagerated feelings of worry and fear. These disorders are highly comorbid with other conditions.Objectives

The aim of our study is to explore the physical and psychiatric comorbidities and their clinical correlates. The second objective is to identify the predictors of recurrence of anxiety disorders.Methods

Our study concerned 436 outpatients who met DSM-V diagnostic criteria for anxiety disorders and were followed in the Department of Psychiatry of Monastir (Tunisia) between 1998 and 2017. Selective mutism and seperation anxiety were excluded for lack of cases.Results
Our results demonstrated that Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) was significantly associated with cardiovascular comorbidity (OR=3.208). Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) was significantly correlated to avoidant personality disorder (OR=17). Patients with suicide attempts are more likely to have a comorbid personality disorder (OR=11.606). Being married and having a later age of onset are predictors of having comorbid depressive disorder. Furthermore, being married, having an anxiety-anxiety comorbidity and a longer duration of untreated illness (DUI) are predictors of recurrence.ConclusionsOur study highlights the fact that comorbidities (physical and psychopathological) call for a closer follow up due to the higher risk of recurrence, the higher risk of suicide attempts and the poorer treatment response.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Primary clinical testing of the questionnaire “Brief questionary of quality of anxiety” in patients with generalized anxiety disorder
Authors: Morozova M. , Rupchev G. , Burminskiy D. , Potanin S. , Lepilkina T. , Beniashvili A. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionThe clinical differentiation of anxiety can play an important role, particularly in response to treatment. Patients with generalized anxiety disorders (GAD) reflect anxiety, therefore questionnaires are effective. Previous attempts to create a questionnaire assessing the quality of anxiety assessed only one aspect – tolerance to uncertainty (3). The new questionnaire covers such aspects of anxiety as behavioral manifestation, hypochondria, relation to cognition, personal trait and expectation from treatment.ObjectivesClinical testing of the questionnaire.Methods38 GAD patients (total score of Hamilton depression rating scale 27±4.7), aged 42.5±13, 75% females and 38 healthy volunteers aged 36.5±11, 74% females. The questionnaire included 8 statements, (two of them have subparagraphs). The testing version does not include statement about expectations from treatment. It takes 10 minutes to fill it out.ResultsThe difference between groups were found in following statements:“I am often told that a am worried about small things” (χ2 22 p=0.00001)–behavioral presentation of anxiety.“When I am anxious, I find it difficult to concentrate” (χ23,6 p=0.059)–cognitive aspect.“My anxiety is getting worse, when I can’t complete the task strictly according to the instruction” (χ2 13.6 p=0.0002) -obsessive aspect.“My anxiety is getting worse, when something goes wrong” (χ2=9 p=0.002)-obsessive aspect.“My anxiety is getting worse, when I need to make my own decision” (χ29 p=0.003)- narcissism“My anxiety is getting worse when I have to hold back irritation or discontent” (χ24.2 p=0.04)-narcissism.ConclusionsOnly part of statements differs GAD patients from healthy volunteers, but they cover different fields of mental functioning.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
Somatoform disorders. Models of personification oriented therapy
Authors: Kudinova O. , Mykhaylov B. , Chorna T. 
Published: September 2022

IntroductionContemporary in Ukraine the special priority has been the somatoform disorders increase. The most significant complications belong to the patient’s self-evaluation of the influence of the disease on their social functioning, influence essential part of the self-evaluation of the disease and the important point of therapeutic personality accomodate intervention.ObjectivesDevelop the stages of personalized models of psychotherapyMethodsOn the basis of the examined 270 somatoform disorders patients and 190 ischemic cardial disease patients we have elaborated a formal test that allows to evaluate quantitatively the influents of the disease on various spheres of patients´ social status.ResultsIt was absolutely unrespectable the common for ischemic cardial and somatoform disorders patients rise of significance of personal individual, common life factors in cases of aggravation of the main disease course. We created the personification accomodate psychotherapy system consist with CBT, suggestive and autosuggestive implementations. Elucidation of peculiarity of personal perception of the disease served as basis of elaboration of psychotherapy system, consulting, psychological support for patients with high-effectiveness 1,5 - 3 years catamnes in 85% patients.ConclusionsThe retrospective results showed the necessity the personification oriented models of psychotherapy, parted on stages. On the first stage - sedative-adapting the receptions of CBT and suggestive psychotherapy are used. There is group therapy on second stage. On the third stage-supportive elements of the autogenic training mastered.DisclosureNo significant relationships.