scholarly journals COVID-19 Induced Brief Psychotic Disorder: A Case Report and Review of Literature

2022 ◽  
Vol 2022 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Sulaimon Bakre ◽  
Kritika Chugh ◽  
Oluwaseun Oke ◽  
Anita Kablinger
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychotic Disorder ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Asymptomatic Infection ◽  
Psychiatric History ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Brief Psychotic Disorder ◽  
The World

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted people around the world, with asymptomatic infection to severe diseases and death. There is an increasing incidence of mental health problems in patients diagnosed with COVID-19. There are some studies that discuss possible mechanisms responsible for psychotic disorders due to coronavirus as well as risk factors for developing psychosis in patients infected with the virus. We report the case and a review of the literature in a 29-year-old female with no past psychiatric history who was diagnosed with a brief psychotic disorder following infection with COVID-19.

scholarly journals Is EMDR an Evidenced-Based Treatment for Depression? A Review of the Literature

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 225-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Wood ◽  
Thomas Ricketts
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
New Approach ◽  
The World ◽  
Evidenced Based ◽  
The Individual

It is not unusual for proponents of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to claim it can be used to treat many mental health problems. Depression is an illness that affects the lives of millions across the world; the costs are high, economically and socially, and depression can be devastating for the individual. Despite this, depression is not well treated, so a desire to find other treatments is admirable. However, these treatments must be evidence based and although there is some evidence that EMDR may be a promising new approach, it cannot currently be described as an evidenced-based treatment for depression. There are studies under way across Europe that may produce the evidence needed to expand the recommendations for using EMDR with more than just posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Wandering in Brief Psychotic Disorders: A Case Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
K. Papanikolaou ◽  
L. Stilopoulos ◽  
N. Voura
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Psychotic Disorder ◽  
Neurological Examination ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Auditory Hallucinations ◽  
Psychiatric History ◽  
Emergency Ward ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Brief Psychotic Disorder

Wandering is a symptom present in a variety of psychiatric disorders.A case of a patient manifesting wandering in the scope of a brief psychotic disorder is described in this presentation.A 28-year-old male patient was transferred in the Acute Ward of the Psychiatric Hospital of Petra Olympus from the emergency ward of the General Hospital of Katerini.He was exhausted, filthy, and full of scratches, mentioning that while being with his girlfriend in a remote area, they were verbally attacked by strangers. Panicked, he ran away (this being the last thing he could clearly recall). from that point on, he was wandering in the forest disorientated and feeling threatened. He accidentally approached his village and sought for help.Upon his admission he had a good self, place orientation but he was disorientated in time and couldn't define the time period he had been wandering. (His relatives mentioned that he was missing for three days, confirming the incident he described). He presented persecutory ideas, auditory hallucinations and he was extremely anxious since he strongly believed that his life was in danger.He was free of psychiatric history, being functional till the day of the incident. His lab results were normal as well as his neurological examination, EEG and brain-CT. the test for substance use was also negative. He received medication with risperidone (3mg/day) and diazepam (15mg/day). Few days upon his admission he was free of symptoms and was dismissed within 10 days with diagnosis: Brief Psychotic Disorder on risperidone (2mg/day).

Prof. Ketevan Inasaridze

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ketevan Inasaridze
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Psychological Counseling ◽  
Science Culture ◽  
The World ◽  
Education Science

In 2020, the situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic in the world, including in Georgia, led to the emergence of a number of mental health problems in the population. The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia has started to establish a psychological hotline to solve the psychological problems in the Georgian educational space. This article aims to increase the knowledge of the psychologists involved in the psychological hotline service about the main issues of psychological counseling

“Walking wounded or wounded healer?” Does personal experience of mental health problems help or hinder mental health practice? A review of the literature

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Conchar ◽  
Julie Repper
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Wounded Healer ◽  
Content Type

Purpose – A systematic review of the literature on “wounded healers” was undertaken to identify, define and interpret the term and its application within the mental health environment. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – Eight key medical/social sciences databases were interrogated. In total, 835 papers were identified in the systematic database search and abstracts were obtained for each to determine whether they met the inclusion criteria. In total, 237 sources were retrieved for critical reading, to assess relevance and value to the review, and 125 documents were subsequently included. Through thematic analysis a number of themes and sub themes were identified Findings – The archetypal image of the wounded healer originates in ancient mythology and crosses many cultures. There are many interpretations and applications of the belief that having healed their own wounds a person is in a better position to heal others, however, the evidence to support this is not so robust. Of more direct relevance to contemporary practice are reports of supporting staff with mental health problems to make a contribution to mental health services, most recently through the employment of peer support workers. Originality/value – As peer support workers are increasingly being employed in mental health services, it is helpful to consider the many existing staff who bring personal experience of mental health problems. This paper explores the evidence that their lived experience makes a difference to the way that they work and considers their employment support needs.

scholarly journals Economic burden of silent mental disorders: a case study of agnosia in schizophrenia

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 401
Author(s):  
Vijay Kumar Chattu ◽  
Paula Mahon
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
World Health ◽  
Economic Output ◽  
The World

Mental health problems affect society as a whole, and not just a small, isolated segment. In developed countries with well-organized healthcare systems, between 44% and 70% of patients with mental disorders do not receive treatment whereas in developing countries the treatment gap being close to 90%. Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder affecting more than 21 million people worldwide. People with schizophrenia are 2-2.5 times more likely to die early than the general population. The case study highlights about agnosia in a schizophrenic patient in a primary care setting and how to address the management at a broader perspective using the appropriate antipsychotic medication and ensuring the support from a family without violating the human rights of the patient. The World Economic Forum estimated that the cumulative global impact of mental disorders in terms of lost economic output will amount to US$ 16 trillion over the next 20 years, equivalent to more than 1% of the global gross domestic product. Mental health should be a concern for all of us, rather than only for those who suffer from a mental disorder. The mental health action plan 2013-2020, endorsed by the World Health Assembly in 2013, highlights the steps required to provide appropriate services for people with mental disorders including schizophrenia. A key recommendation of the action plan is to shift services from institutions to the community. Mental health must be considered a focus of renewed investment not just in terms of human development and dignity but also in terms of social and economic development.

Overview of Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
James A. Wilcox ◽  
Donald W. Black
Keyword(s):  
Psychotic Disorder ◽  
Schizoaffective Disorder ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Premature Death ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Schizophreniform Disorder ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum ◽  
Brief Psychotic Disorder ◽  
The Individual

Psychotic disorders are among the most disabling conditions and constitute a major public health problem. Described throughout recorded time, they affect as many as 5% of the population and cause a disproportionate amount of suffering and loss to society. In the chapter on schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, the DSM-5 lists delusional disorder, brief psychotic disorder, schizophreniform disorder, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder, as well as categories for substance- or medically induced psychotic disorders. The term psychosis indicates that the individual has a severe inability to interpret the surrounding environment in a realistic way. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, and bizarre behavior. Psychotic disorders are associated with premature death, mostly attributable to suicide. The pathophysiology and etiology of psychotic disorders are only now beginning to be understood, and treatment for these conditions remains suboptimal. Researchers are currently refining the cause of these symptoms and developing more effective treatments.   This review contains 3 tables, and 34 references. Key words: Brief psychotic disorder, delusions, hallucinations, psychosis, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder

scholarly journals Diagnostic validity of ICD-10 acute and transient psychotic disorders and DSM-5 brief psychotic disorder

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 104-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.C. Castagnini ◽  
P. Fusar-Poli
Keyword(s):  
Psychotic Disorder ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Case Identification ◽  
Migrant Populations ◽  
Diagnostic Categories ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Characteristic Family ◽  
Brief Psychotic Disorder ◽  
Icd 10

AbstractBackground:Short-lived psychotic disorders are currently classified under “acute and transient psychotic disorders” (ATPDs) in ICD-10, and “brief psychotic disorder” (BPD) in DSM-5. This study's aim is to review the literature and address the validity of ATPDs and BPD.Method:Papers published between January 1993 and December 2016 were identified through searches in Web of Science. Reference lists in the located papers provided further sources.Results:A total of 295 articles were found and 100 were included in the review. There were only a few studies about the epidemiology, vulnerability factors, neurobiological correlates and treatment of these disorders, particularly little interest seems to exist in BPD. The available evidence suggests that short-lived psychotic disorders are rare conditions and more often affect women in early to middle adulthood. They also are neither associated with premorbid dysfunctions nor characteristic family predisposition, while there seems to be greater evidence of environmental factors particularly in developing countries and migrant populations. Follow-up studies report a favourable clinical and functional outcome, but case identification has proved difficult owing to high rates of transition mainly either to schizophrenia and related disorders or, to a lesser extent, affective disorders over the short- and longer-terms.Conclusions:Although the lack of neurobiological findings and little predictive power argue against the validity of the above diagnostic categories, it is important that they are kept apart from longer-lasting psychotic disorders both for clinical practice and research. Close overlap between ATPDs and BPD could enhance the understanding of these conditions.

Rising to the challenges of COVID-19: the front line of care and support for people with long-term mental health problems and the response of Northern Healthcare

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Kelly Winstanley ◽  
Noel Tracey ◽  
Ashley Mancey-Johnson ◽  
Kevin Gournay
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Care And Support ◽  
Supported Living ◽  
The World

The COVID-19 crisis has impacted on us all. However, people living with long-term mental health problems will remain vulnerable over the coming months, because of the restrictions that will remain in place until a vaccine has been discovered and used on the wider population. This paper describes how Northern Healthcare, an organisation that has developed a model of enhanced supported living for this population, has responded to the crisis. This response has seen a focus on residents, staff and on measures aimed at alleviating the burden on the wider NHS. Of importance, there are lessons to be learned, as it is entirely possible that the world will need to deal with future, similar pandemics.

scholarly journals Acute and transient psychoses: clinical and nosological issues

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 292-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Augusto Castagnini ◽  
Gian Maria Galeazzi
Keyword(s):  
Psychotic Disorder ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Cycloid Psychosis ◽  
Dsm 5 ◽  
Brief Psychotic Disorder ◽  
Icd 10

SummaryThis article examines the clinical, epidemiological and nosological aspects of short-lived psychotic disorders as currently classified under ‘acute and transient psychotic disorders' in ICD-10 and ‘brief psychotic disorder’ in DSM-5. After describing earlier diagnostic concepts such as bouffée délirante, cycloid psychosis, reactive psychosis and schizophreniform psychosis, we present an overview of the literature and discuss implications for classification, diagnosis and treatment of these conditions, pointing out differences from longer-lasting psychotic disorders.

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