Prevalence of suicide attempt, suicide ideation and self-harm at diagnosis in adolescents with eating disorders
CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that adolescents with EDs are at an increased risk for suicidality, highlighting the need for close screening, particularly in those with BN, AN-BP and AN with a higher BMI.Key pointsAdolescents with eating disorders have higher rates of suicidality than the general population.Bulimia nervosa had the highest risk for a suicide attempt, suicide ideation and self-harm at diagnosis.A higher body mass index (BMI) percentage was associated with an increased risk of suicidality in the anorexia nervosa group.PMID:38592409 | DOI:10.1080/13651501.2024.2337796 (Source: International Journal of Ps...
Source: International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice - April 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sinem Akg ül Melis Pehlivant ürk Kızılkan Ay şegül Yıldırım Orhan Derman Source Type: research

Suicide ideation and male-female differences in major depressive disorder
CONCLUSIONS: In these selected samples, although women had more severe depression, men had more suicide risk factors. Such differences might contribute to men's increased suicide risk.PMID:38587055 | DOI:10.1080/13651501.2024.2335950 (Source: International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice - April 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Paolo Olgiati Basilio Pecorino Alessandro Serretti Source Type: research

Effects of seasonality in emergency admissions for mental disorders: two years of clinical experience
CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study highlight a critical association between the incidence of seasonal heatwaves and an uptick in ED visits for psychiatric disorders, with a distinct impact on severe cases. It underscores the urgency for healthcare systems to anticipate seasonal fluctuations in psychiatric ED admissions and to allocate resources effectively to support patients during peak periods.PMID:38588530 | DOI:10.1080/13651501.2024.2331481 (Source: International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice - April 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Thomas Fraccalini Valerio Ricci Beatrice Tarozzo Luciano Cardinale Giuseppe Primerano Meraji Kowsaralsadat Giacomo Piccininni Adriana Boccuzzi Giuseppe Maina Giovanni Volpicelli Source Type: research

Suicide ideation and male-female differences in major depressive disorder
CONCLUSIONS: In these selected samples, although women had more severe depression, men had more suicide risk factors. Such differences might contribute to men's increased suicide risk.PMID:38587055 | DOI:10.1080/13651501.2024.2335950 (Source: International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice - April 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Paolo Olgiati Basilio Pecorino Alessandro Serretti Source Type: research

Editorial: Embracing continuity and diversity in psychiatric practice
Int J Psychiatry Clin Pract. 2024 Apr 3:1-2. doi: 10.1080/13651501.2024.2336822. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38567437 | DOI:10.1080/13651501.2024.2336822 (Source: International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice)
Source: International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice - April 3, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Pia Baldinger-Melich Source Type: research

Prevalence and risk factors for metabolic syndrome in schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and bipolar disorder
CONCLUSION: Our study found that around one in three patients had MetS irrespective of the three diagnoses. Some variables were significant predictors for MetS. Our findings were consistent with other studies and warrant the need for regular screening and management of abnormal metabolic parameters.Key pointsThere is no statistical difference between schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder with regards to the prevalence of metabolic syndrome.Fasting blood glucose levels and abnormally elevated triglycerides were significant predictors of metabolic syndrome.Screening of metabolic parameters is importan...
Source: International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice - February 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Hind Mohd Ahmed Karim Abdel Aziz Abeer Al Ammari Mohammed Galadari Aaisha Alsaadi Aysha Alhassani Fatima Al Marzooqi Mohammed AlAhbabi Hind Alsheryani Meera Bahayan Reem Ahmed Sara Alameri Emmanuel Stip Dina Aly El-Gabry Source Type: research