Review of Psychiatric Research and the Assessment of Change.

The growing number of refugees and asylum seekers are one of the most significant global challenges of this generation. We are currently witnessing the highest level of displacement in history, with over 65 million displaced people in the world. Refugees and asylum seekers are at higher risk to develop mental illness due to their trauma and chronic stress exposures, and particularly post-migration stressors. Yet global and Australian psychiatric research in this area is greatly lacking, particularly with respect to our understanding of the molecular underpinnings of risk and resilience to mental illness in traumatised populations. In this Viewpoint, we explore the reasons behind the lack of refugee mental health research and use this context to propose new ways forward. We believe that scientific discovery performed with a multidisciplinary approach will provide the broad evidence-base required to improve refugee mental health. This will also allow us to work towards the removal of damaging policies that prolong and potentiate mental health deterioration among refugees and asylum seekers, which impacts not only on the individuals but also host countries’ social, economic and healthcare systems.

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Suicidality and Treatment Experience Among Young People Who Inject Drugs

10.31234/osf.io/yxwqd ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mary Ellen Mackesy-Amiti ◽

Lawrence J. Ouellet

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Substance Use ◽

Young People ◽

Mental Disorders ◽

Mental Health Treatment ◽

People Who Inject Drugs ◽

Multivariable Analysis ◽

Psychiatric Research ◽

Health Treatment ◽

The Past

Background. We examined correlates of past year suicidal thoughts and behavior (STB) and described past year treatment experiences among young people who inject drugs (PWID). Methods. Participants were 570 adults (18-25 years) who injected primarily heroin. Interviews were conducted at field stations operated by Community Outreach Intervention Projects in Chicago, Illinois (USA). Interviewers administered the Psychiatric Research Instrument for Substance and Mental Disorders. Substance use and mental disorders were based on DSM-IV diagnostic criteria. Past year STB was based on multiple questions. Results. Sixteen percent of men and 25% of women reported STB in the past year. In multivariable analysis, STB was associated with non-heterosexual orientation, foster care, and being raised by two parents. Primary major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, other anxiety disorders, and borderline personality disorder had independent effects on suicidality. Among those reporting past year STB (n=111), 83% ever received mental health treatment, while 44% did so in the past year. While 24% of respondents indicated that at least one treatment matched their needs very well, 30% reported treatment that did not match their needs at all. The most common reason for ending treatment was program completion (about 50%) while getting better was endorsed by about 25%. Nearly half reported ending treatment due to a bad experience, logistical issues, or expense. Conclusions. Young PWID are at high risk for suicidal behavior and their mental health treatment experiences often do not meet their needs. There is a pressing need for more integrated substance use and mental health treatment.

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Psychiatric Research and Clinical Practice: The American Psychiatric Association's New Open‐Access Journal

Psychiatric Research and Clinical Practice ◽

10.1176/appi.prcp.20180101 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 1-1

Author(s):

Kimberly A. Yonkers

Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Open Access ◽

Open Access Journal ◽

Psychiatric Research

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Internet of things issues related to psychiatry

International Journal of Bipolar Disorders ◽

10.1186/s40345-020-00216-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Scott Monteith ◽

Tasha Glenn ◽

John Geddes ◽

Emanuel Severus ◽

Peter C. Whybrow ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Internet Of Things ◽

Cognitive Abilities ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Emotional Reactions ◽

The Body ◽

Psychiatric Research ◽

Main Body ◽

Personal Safety ◽

Healthcare Organizations ◽

Iot Devices

Abstract Background Internet of Things (IoT) devices for remote monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment are widely viewed as an important future direction for medicine, including for bipolar disorder and other mental illness. The number of smart, connected devices is expanding rapidly. IoT devices are being introduced in all aspects of everyday life, including devices in the home and wearables on the body. IoT devices are increasingly used in psychiatric research, and in the future may help to detect emotional reactions, mood states, stress, and cognitive abilities. This narrative review discusses some of the important fundamental issues related to the rapid growth of IoT devices. Main body Articles were searched between December 2019 and February 2020. Topics discussed include background on the growth of IoT, the security, safety and privacy issues related to IoT devices, and the new roles in the IoT economy for manufacturers, patients, and healthcare organizations. Conclusions The use of IoT devices will increase throughout psychiatry. The scale, complexity and passive nature of data collection with IoT devices presents unique challenges related to security, privacy and personal safety. While the IoT offers many potential benefits, there are risks associated with IoT devices, and from the connectivity between patients, healthcare providers, and device makers. Security, privacy and personal safety issues related to IoT devices are changing the roles of manufacturers, patients, physicians and healthcare IT organizations. Effective and safe use of IoT devices in psychiatry requires an understanding of these changes.

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Psychiatric disorders in China: strengths and challenges of contemporary research and clinical services

Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/s0033291721002816 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-14

Author(s):

Xiao Chang ◽

Qiyong Gong ◽

Chunbo Li ◽

Weihua Yue ◽

Xin Yu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Psychiatric Disorders ◽

Disease Burden ◽

Large Scale ◽

Well Being ◽

Research Quality ◽

Psychiatric Research ◽

Clinical Services ◽

Contributing Factors ◽

Brain Functions ◽

Neuroscience Research

Abstract China accounts for 17% of the global disease burden attributable to mental, neurological and substance use disorders. As a country undergoing profound societal change, China faces growing challenges to reduce the disease burden caused by psychiatric disorders. In this review, we aim to present an overview of progress in neuroscience research and clinical services for psychiatric disorders in China during the past three decades, analysing contributing factors and potential challenges to the field development. We first review studies in the epidemiological, genetic and neuroimaging fields as examples to illustrate a growing contribution of studies from China to the neuroscience research. Next, we introduce large-scale, open-access imaging genetic cohorts and recently initiated brain banks in China as platforms to study healthy brain functions and brain disorders. Then, we show progress in clinical services, including an integration of hospital and community-based healthcare systems and early intervention schemes. We finally discuss opportunities and existing challenges: achievements in research and clinical services are indispensable to the growing funding investment and continued engagement in international collaborations. The unique aspect of traditional Chinese medicine may provide insights to develop a novel treatment for psychiatric disorders. Yet obstacles still remain to promote research quality and to provide ubiquitous clinical services to vulnerable populations. Taken together, we expect to see a sustained advancement in psychiatric research and healthcare system in China. These achievements will contribute to the global efforts to realize good physical, mental and social well-being for all individuals.

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AUTHORIZING PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH: PRINCIPLES, PRACTICES AND PROBLEMS

Bioethics ◽

10.1111/j.1467-8519.2009.01741.x ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 27-36 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

SIOW ANN CHONG ◽

RICHARD HUXTABLE ◽

ALASTAIR CAMPBELL

Keyword(s):

Psychiatric Research

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