Editorial: Psychoneuroendocrinology of psychosis disorders, volume II
(Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry)
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - April 3, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Attitudes of Black American Christian church leaders toward Opioid Use Disorder, overdoses, and harm reduction: a qualitative study
ConclusionBlack American Christian church leaders are a critical resource in providing innovative and culturally sensitive strategies in the opioid overdose crisis affecting the Black American communities. As such, their views should be carefully considered in OUD policies, collaborations, and interventions in the Black American community. (Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry)
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - April 3, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Zoo professionals and volunteers in the U.S: experiences and prevalence of burnout, mental health, and animal loss
DiscussionOur findings suggest that many ACHPs are struggling with burnout, anxiety, depression, and low rates of professional fulfilment and perceived organizational support. We recommend that zoos develop organizational plans that foster a culture which normalizes and validates grief/loss experiences and is proactive in responding to animal loss, related trauma, and other occupational stressors. The results of this research demonstrate the need for systemic changes within the zoo industry, for the betterment and welfare of both humans and the animals under their care. (Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry)
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - April 3, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Adverse childhood experience and depression: the role of gut microbiota
This article reviews recent studies on the relationship among adverse childhood experiences, gut microbiota, and depression, intending to provide insights for new research. (Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry)
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - April 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Sensory phenomena in children with Tourette syndrome or autism spectrum disorder
ConclusionSP are a frequently reported characteristic both of ASD and TS. Future studies are needed to better evaluate the differences on their phenomenology in patients with TS and ASD. (Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry)
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - April 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Development of an intervention to support parents receiving treatment in psychiatric inpatient hospital using participatory design methods
DiscussionThe successful development of a targeted intervention within inpatient psychiatric units offers a signal that parents treated in this setting welcome the opportunity to be supported in their parenting role. As the first known UK intervention of its kind to be developed in partnership with patients, ward staff and management, it is specifically tailored to the context and needs of this group with the potential to be delivered by a range of health professionals in this setting. (Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry)
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - April 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
On the complex relationship between resilience and hair cortisol levels in adolescence despite parental physical abuse: a fourth wave of resilience research
DiscussionThe present study confirmed that higher cortisol levels significantly relate to the comorbid pattern (internalizing and externalizing symptoms), and further confirmed the presence of lasting alterations in brain structures. In this way, we corroborated the insight that when studying the resilience pathways and trajectories of abused adolescents, biological markers such as hair cortisol significantly enhance and deepen the understanding of the longitudinal mechanisms of psychological markers (e.g., self-determination, self-esteem, self-efficacy) that are commonly applied in questionnaires. (Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry)
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - April 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Assessing cognitive impairment in home-dwelling Chinese elders aged 80+: a detailed survey of 13,000 participants focusing on demographic factors, social engagement, and disease prevalence
ConclusionThe study highlights the complexity of factors affecting CI in the elderly, advocating for a comprehensive approach to understanding and managing cognitive health. (Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry)
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - April 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Trauma in the lives of parents experiencing severe perinatal mental illness
DiscussionThe findings suggest a need for more research, awareness, and consideration of the role of trauma in experiences of perinatal mental illness, with implications for developing trauma informed models for responding to parental mental illness. (Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry)
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - April 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
One size does not fit all: notable individual variation in brain activity correlates of antidepressant treatment response
DiscussionOur single-participant analyses suggest that substantial individual variation exists, and needs to be considered when investigating characteristics of antidepressant treatment response for potential clinical applicability.Clinical trial registrationhttps://clinicaltrials.gov, identifier NCT00519428. (Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry)
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - April 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
The impact of coping strategies and positive resources on post-traumatic stress symptoms among bereaved families of the Sewol ferry disaster
This study investigated the long-term prevalence of, and factors associated with, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among the bereaved families of the Sewol ferry disaster, in which 250 students lost their lives during a school excursion.MethodsEight years after the disaster, 181 family members were surveyed, and the prevalence of clinical PTSD symptoms was estimated. The Positive Resources Test (POREST), the Duke-UNC Functional Social Support Questionnaire, and the Brief COPE were evaluated using self-report measures. The multivariable binomial logistic regression was used to identify protective and risk factors for P...
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - April 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Staff supported community outings among forensic mental health patients: patient characteristics, rehabilitative goals, and (the absence of) adverse outcomes
This study explored the characteristics and rehabilitative nature of SSCOs, characteristics of patients attending SSCOs, and any adverse events that occurred during the outings. Employing a cross-sectional design, 110 patients who participated in SSCOs over a one-year period from a Canadian Forensic Psychiatric Hospital were included. Clinical records were reviewed to capture patient and SSCO variables. Descriptive analyses were used to calculate participant, risk, SSCO, and adverse event characteristics. Qualitative analysis was used to explore the purpose of SSCOs and rehabilitative progress that occurred during the outi...
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - April 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
GDNF and miRNA-29a as biomarkers in the first episode of psychosis: uncovering associations with psychosocial factors
ConclusionGDNF and miR-29a-3p are promising as biomarkers for understanding and addressing cognitive deficits in psychosis. This study links miRNA and MIF to premorbid adjustment and reveals GDNF’s unique role in connection with childhood trauma. (Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry)
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - April 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Markers of intestinal barrier damage in patients with chronic insomnia disorder
ConclusionIndividuals with chronic insomnia disorder manifest disruptions in sleep structure, heightened susceptibility to anxiety and depressive moods, and impaired intestinal barrier function. These findings suggest that the occurrence and development of insomnia disorder may be linked to the impairment of the intestinal barrier. (Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry)
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - March 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
The patient journey project in Italian mental health services: results from a co-designed survey on clinical interventions and current barriers to improve the care of people living with schizophrenia
DiscussionItalian MHS have to provide new strategies and structural actions to overcome these current limitations and barriers to effectively improve the journey of PLWS. The areas that deserve most implementation include interventions during the early stage (especially the continuity of care between Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Adult Mental Health Services), the evidence-based psychosocial interventions during the chronic stages of the disorder, and the continuity of care after acute hospitalization. (Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry)
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - March 28, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
