scholarly journals Toward a very brief self-report to assess the core symptoms of depression (VQIDS-SR5 )

2017 ◽  
Vol 135 (6) ◽  
pp. 548-553 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. De La Garza ◽  
A. John Rush ◽  
B. D. Grannemann ◽  
M. H. Trivedi
Keyword(s):  
Self Report ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
The Core ◽  
Core Symptoms

scholarly journals Effects of different antidepressant treatments on the core of depression

2008 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 309-320 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Placebo Response ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Diagnostic Systems ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
The Core ◽  
Antidepressant Treatments ◽  
Cognitive Disturbances ◽  
Clinical Consequences ◽  
Core Symptoms

Core symptoms of depression are a combination of psychological and somatic symptoms, often combined with psychomotor and cognitive disturbances. Diagnostic classification of depression including the concepts of melancholic, endogenous, or severe depression describe severely depressed patients suffering from most of the core symptoms, together with clinical characteristics of a cyclic unipolar or bipolar course, lower placebo response rates, higher response rates to electroconvulsive therapy, to antidepressant treatments with dually or mixed modes of action, or to lithium augmentation. Higher rates of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis hyperactivity and specific electroencephalographic patterns have also been shown in this patient group. Summarizing the symptomatology of depression in these patients, a broad overlap between the abovementioned subgroups can be suggested. Because the positive diagnosis of those core symptoms of depression may include clinical consequences, it would be of use to integrate all the mentioned concepts in the upcoming new versions of the diagnostic systems DSM-V and ICD-11.

scholarly journals Screening male prisoners for depression and anxiety with the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 at NHS Healthcheck: patterns of symptoms and caseness threshold

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Butcher ◽  
Christopher Packham ◽  
Marie Williams ◽  
Joanne Miksza ◽  
Adarsh Kaul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Diagnostic Algorithm ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Core Symptoms ◽  
Depressive Episodes ◽  
Male Prisoners

Abstract Background Screening for depression and anxiety disorders has been proposed in prison populations but little is known about caseness thresholds on commonly used self-report measures in relation to core symptoms, risk factors and symptom patterns. Method A cross-sectional prevalence survey measured depression and anxiety caseness (threshold scores > 10 and > 15 on PHQ-9 and GAD-7 and diagnostic algorithm on PHQ-9) in 1205 male prisoners aged 35–74 years eligible for an NHS Healthcheck from six English prisons. Caseness scores were compared with the presence or absence of daily core symptoms of depression and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), demographic, prison and cardiovascular risk factors. Cluster analysis was applied to PHQ-9 and GAD-7 items in prisoners scoring > 10 on PHQ-9. Results 453(37.6%) and 249(20.7%) prisoners scored > 10 and > 15 respectively on PHQ-9; 216 (17.9%) had a depressive episode on the PHQ-9 algorithm; 378(31.4%) and 217(18.0%) scored > 10 and > 15 on GAD-7 respectively. Daily core items for depression were scored in 232(56.2%) and 139(74.3%) prisoners reaching > 10 and > 15 respectively on PHQ-9; daily core anxiety items in 282(74.9%) and 179(96.3%) reaching > 10 and > 15 on GAD-7. Young age, prison and previous high alcohol intake were associated with > 15 on the PHQ-9. Cluster analysis showed a cluster with core symptoms of depression, slowness, restlessness, suicidality, poor concentration, irritability or fear. Altered appetite, poor sleep, lack of energy, guilt or worthlessness belonged to other clusters and may not be indicative of depression. Conclusions In male prisoners > 35 years, a score of > 10 on the PHQ-9 over diagnoses depressive episodes but a score of > 10 on the GAD-7 may detect cases of GAD more efficiently. Further research utilising standardised psychiatric interviews is required to determine whether the diagnostic algorithm, a higher cut-off on the PHQ-9 or the profile of symptoms on the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 used singly or in combination may be used to screen depressive episodes efficiently in prisoners.

The Core Symptoms of Depression in Medical and Psychiatric Patients

1983 ◽  
Vol 171 (12) ◽  
pp. 705-713 ◽  
Author(s):  
DAVID C. CLARK ◽  
STEPHANIE VONAMMON CAVANAUGH ◽  
ROBERT D. GIBBONS
Keyword(s):  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
The Core ◽  
Core Symptoms

scholarly journals Pharmacological treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-56
Author(s):  
Kukju Kweon
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Adult Adhd ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Disorder ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
The Core ◽  
Symptom Patterns ◽  
Long Acting ◽  
Core Symptoms

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by attention deficits, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. In the past, ADHD was considered to be limited to children and adolescents. However, ADHD has now been reconceptualized as a lifelong disorder, and two-thirds of ADHD patients continue to have core symptoms and dysfunction in adulthood. Currently, the public and clinicians’ interest in adult ADHD is rapidly increasing in Korea. In addition to interviews with patients for an adult ADHD diagnosis, interviews with family members, existing school records, and neuropsychological tests help clinicians to make a diagnosis. It is necessary to check whether the core symptoms of ADHD were expressed in childhood. Since adults’ symptom patterns differ from those of children, a self-report tool designed for adult ADHD is useful. The medications currently approved for ADHD in adults by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety of Korea are long-acting methylphenidate and atomoxetine. Both methylphenidate and atomoxetine improve the core symptoms of ADHD as well as daily function. Methylphenidate and atomoxetine can be used safely as first-line treatments, and the overall adverse effects are tolerable. However, attention should be paid to possible cardiovascular adverse events and misuse. Bupropion, modafinil, alpha2-agonist, and tricyclic antidepressants can also be used off-label.

P.2.b.045 Efficacy of 3 agomelatine dose regimens versus placebo on the core symptoms of depression and functioning

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. S405-S406
Author(s):  
S. Kennedy ◽  
A. Avedisova ◽  
F. Picarel-Blanchot ◽  
C. De Bodinat
Keyword(s):  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
The Core ◽  
Core Symptoms

Effects of aripiprazole adjunctive to standard antidepressant treatment on the core symptoms of depression: A post-hoc, pooled analysis of two large, placebo-controlled studies

2010 ◽  
Vol 120 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 133-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Craig Nelson ◽  
Raymond Mankoski ◽  
Ross A. Baker ◽  
Berit X. Carlson ◽  
James M. Eudicone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antidepressant Treatment ◽  
Pooled Analysis ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
The Core ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Core Symptoms

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES OF ARCHITECTURE GRADUATES: PERCEPTIONS FROM GRADUATES, ACADEMICS AND EMPLOYERS IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Joy Joshua Maina
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Professional Competencies ◽  
Architecture Education ◽  
The Core ◽  
Study Results

The clamour for better quality graduates by architects in the Nigerian Construction Industry (NCI) necessitates a look into the core competencies and the adequacy of architecture education in preparing architecture graduates for professional practice. 116 self-report likertscale questionnaires from architecture graduates (2009-2015), academics and employers were analysed to establish core competencies developed by the graduates while in school. Descriptive statistics, t-tests as well as Mann-Whitney tests for differences in ratings were employed for the study. Results reveal the perceived adequacy of architecture education for the future career of graduates from the academic perspective. Graduates were most proficient at design related competencies while AutoCAD was still considered the most important CAD competency for architecture graduates in the NCI. The study recommends more frequent evaluations of competencies for employability in collaboration with industry as well as embracing BIM related software in line with global best practices. Keywords: Academics, Architecture, Employers, Graduates, Professional competencies, NCI

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