Thematic analysis of Prevention of Future Death reports for suicide: January 2021 to October 2022
Conclusions
Our results specify areas where review, improvement and policy development are required to prevent future suicide deaths occurring in similar circumstances.
Clinical implications
These themes highlight concerns across current care and service provision where reform is required for suicide prevention. (Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health)
Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Wallace, E., Revie, L., Schneider, D., Mais, D., Sharland, E. Tags: Open access Adult mental health Source Type: research
Effectiveness of an online recovery training for employees exposed to blurred boundaries between work and non-work: Bayesian analysis of a randomised controlled trial
Conclusions
The recovery training was effective in reducing insomnia symptoms, work related and general indicators of mental health in employees exposed to blurred boundaries, both at T2 and T3.
Clinical implications
In addition to demonstrating the intervention’s effectiveness, this study exemplifies the utilisation of the Bayesian approach in a clinical context and shows its potential to empower recipients of interventional research by offering insights into result probabilities, enabling them to draw informed conclusions.
Trial registration number
German Clinical Trial Registration (DRKS): DRKS00006223, https://...
Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health - April 19, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Brückner, H., Wallot, S., Horvath, H., Ebert, D. D., Lehr, D. Tags: Open access Digital mental health Source Type: research
Sociodemographic and clinical risk factors for suicidal ideation and suicide attempt in functional/dissociative seizures and epilepsy: a large cohort study
Conclusions
This is the first study systematically reporting risk factors for suicidality in people with FDS. Results for the large epilepsy cohort complement previous studies and will be useful in future meta-analyses.
Clinical implications
Risk factors identified will help identify higher-risk groups in clinical settings. (Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health)
Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health - April 19, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Faiman, I., Hodsoll, J., Jasani, I., Young, A. H., Shotbolt, P. Tags: Open access Adult mental health Source Type: research
Psychosis with use of amphetamine drugs, methylphenidate and atomoxetine in adolescent and adults
Conclusion
Our study suggests that amphetamine use is associated with a higher reporting of psychotic symptoms, compared with methylphenidate use.
Clinical implications
The prescription of psychostimulants should consider this potential adverse effect when assessing the benefit–risk balance. (Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health)
Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health - April 12, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Hamard, J., Rousseau, V., Durrieu, G., Garcia, P., Yrondi, A., Sommet, A., Revet, A., Montastruc, F. Tags: Open access Pharmacological treatments Source Type: research
Healthy lifestyle and the risk of depression recurrence requiring hospitalisation and mortality among adults with pre-existing depression: a prospective cohort study
Conclusion and implications
Greater adherence to healthy lifestyle was associated with a lower risk of hospitalisation and mortality among adults with pre-existing depression. Incorporating behaviour modification as an essential part of clinical practice for depressed patients could complement medication-based therapies. (Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health)
Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health - April 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Cao, Z., Min, J., Xiang, Y.-T., Wang, X., Xu, C. Tags: Open access Adult mental health Source Type: research
Comorbid physical health burden of serious mental health disorders in 32 European countries
Conclusions
This is the first comprehensive study of the physical health burden of serious MHDs in Europe. The methods allow for updates, refinement and extension to other MHDs or geographical areas.
Clinical implications
The results indicate potential population health benefits achievable through more integrated mental and physical healthcare and prevention approaches. (Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health)
Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health - April 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Wienand, D., Wijnen, L. I., Heilig, D., Wippel, C., Arango, C., Knudsen, G. M., Goodwin, G. M., Simon, J. Tags: Open access Adult mental health Source Type: research
Perfect storm: emotionally based school avoidance in the post-COVID-19 pandemic context
School absences have risen following the COVID-19 pandemic and persistent absenteeism remains high in primary and secondary schools in England compared with pre-pandemic levels. This coincides with an upward trend in emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA). EBSA adversely affects children’s educational attainment, health, social functioning and life prospects and warrants early intervention before a pattern of absenteeism becomes entrenched. In this article, we consider how the COVID-19 pandemic and its sequelae have created a ‘perfect storm’ of conditions, amplifying known school, family and child-base...
Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health - April 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Lester, K. J., Michelson, D. Tags: Open access, COVID-19 Perspective Source Type: research
Psychiatric admissions in young people after expiration of criminal justice supervision in Australia: a retrospective data linkage study
Conclusion
Justice-involved youth have higher rates of psychiatric admissions after criminal justice supervision. Engagement with mental health services postsupervision is important in addressing emerging or persisting mental health needs. (Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health)
Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Akpanekpo, E. I., Kariminia, A., Srasuebkul, P., Trollor, J. N., Greenberg, D., Kasinathan, J., Schofield, P. W., Kenny, D. T., Simpson, M., Gaskin, C., Chowdhury, N. Z., Jones, J., Ekanem, A. M., Butler, T. Tags: Open access Child and adolescent mental health Source Type: research
Data reduction when aggregating information about harms associated with medical interventions
In interpreting and aggregating data in published reports, readers and authors must be aware that some data loss and transformation are inevitable in the process (figure 1).1 Kamp and colleagues recently examined the beneficial and adverse event (AE) profiles of tricyclic antidepressants in a systematic review of available evidence from randomised controlled trials. The authors identified 103 trials randomising 10 590 participants, concluding that in the short term these medications may reduce depressive symptoms (mean difference on the 17-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression of –3.77, 95% CIs –5.91 to &nd...
Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Ostinelli, E. G., Furukawa, T. A. Tags: Open access Editorials Source Type: research
Tracing Tomorrow: young peoples preferences and values related to use of personal sensing to predict mental health, using a digital game methodology
Conclusions
The potential of digital phenotyping in supporting early intervention in mental health can only be fulfilled if data are collected, communicated and actioned in ways that are trustworthy, relevant and acceptable to young people.
Clinical implications
To minimise the risk of ethical harms in real-world applications of preventive psychiatric technologies, it is essential to investigate young people’s values and preferences as part of design and implementation processes. (Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health)
Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health - March 20, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Pavarini, G., Lyreskog, D. M., Newby, D., Lorimer, J., Bennett, V., Jacobs, E., Winchester, L., Nevado-Holgado, A., Singh, I. Tags: Open access Patient and public involvement and engagement Source Type: research
Bidirectional associations between mental disorders, antidepressants and cardiovascular disease
Conclusions
The findings of our study indicate that MDD, insomnia and ADHD may increase the risk of CVD. Our findings highlight the utilisation of antidepressants as an independent risk factor for CVD, thus explaining the influence of MDD on CVD through the mediating effects of antidepressants.
Clinical implications
When treating patients with antidepressants, it is necessary to take into consideration the potential beneficial and detrimental effects of antidepressants. (Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health)
Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health - March 15, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Cao, H., Baranova, A., Zhao, Q., Zhang, F. Tags: Open access Genetics and genomics Source Type: research
Psychological burden associated with incident persistent symptoms and their evolution during the COVID-19 pandemic: a prospective population-based study
Conclusions
The psychological burden associated with persistent symptoms at baseline predicted the presence of ≥1 persistent symptom at follow-up regardless of infection prior to baseline.
Clinical implications
Intervention studies should test whether reducing the psychological burden associated with persistent symptoms could improve the course of these symptoms. (Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health)
Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health - March 15, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Pignon, B., Matta, J., Wiernik, E., Toussaint, A., Loewe, B., Robineau, O., Carrat, F., Severi, G., Touvier, M., Gouraud, C., Ouazana Vedrines, C., Pitron, V., Ranque, B., Hoertel, N., Kab, S., Goldberg, M., Zins, M., Lemogne, C. Tags: Open access, COVID-19 Adult mental health Source Type: research
Suicide risk assessment tools and prediction models: new evidence, methodological innovations, outdated criticisms
The number of prediction models for suicide-related outcomes has grown substantially in recent years. These models aim to assist in stratifying risk, improve clinical decision-making, and facilitate a personalised medicine approach to the prevention of suicidal behaviour. However, there are contrasting views as to whether prediction models have potential to inform and improve assessment of suicide risk. In this perspective, we discuss common misconceptions that characterise criticisms of suicide risk prediction research. First, we discuss the limitations of a classification approach to risk assessment (eg, categorising ind...
Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health - March 14, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Seyedsalehi, A., Fazel, S. Tags: Open access Perspective Source Type: research
Work Engagement and Well-being Study (SWELL): a randomised controlled feasibility trial evaluating the effects of mindfulness versus light physical exercise at work
Conclusion
The trial is feasible; interventions are acceptable. Results provide little support for a later phase trial comparing an MBP to a light exercise control. To inform future trials, we summarise procedural challenges.
Clinical implications
Results suggest MBPs are unlikely to improve WP relative to light physical exercise. Although the MBP improved MH, other active interventions may be just as efficacious.
Trial registration number
NCT04631302. (Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health)
Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health - February 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Vainre, M., Dalgleish, T., Watson, P., Haag, C., Dercon, Q., Galante, J., Hitchcock, C. Tags: Open access Adult mental health Source Type: research
Prescriptions of antidepressants and anxiolytics in France 2012-2022 and changes with the COVID-19 pandemic: interrupted time series analysis
Conclusions
This study showed a protracted trend increase in the consumption of antidepressants since pandemic onset, while increases in anxiolytic consumption were temporary.
Clinical implications
We provide evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had long-lasting consequences on the prevalence and treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, requiring further actions by researchers and policy-makers to address this potential public mental health crisis. (Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health)
Source: Evidence-Based Mental Health - February 26, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: De Bandt, D., Haile, S. R., Devillers, L., Bourrion, B., Menges, D. Tags: Open access, COVID-19 Original research Source Type: research
