Impaired emotional intelligence is related to symptoms severity and suicidal attempts in depression

Objective: Few studies demonstrated the impairment of perceived emotional intelligence ‘EI’ among depressed patients. This study aimed to assess the perceived EI in a group of depressed patients, and its association with different clinical characteristics. Methods: Forty-five patients diagnosed with depression were assessed by the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale and compared to 45 controls that were assessed by the Arabic version of General Health Questionnaire to exclude Psychiatric disorders. The Arabic version of Trait Meta-Mood Scale (TMMS) is used to evaluate EI in both groups. Results: Patients with depression showed significantly lower EI scores in the three parts of TMMS (repair, clarity and attention) compared to the controls ( p < .001). Patients showed significant difference in clarity subscale ( p = .005) and attention regarding severity of depression ( p < .001). Clarity of feelings was significantly higher in patients who suffered more than two episodes ( p = .012). Depressive patients with suicidal attempts showed significantly lower scores of repair ( p = .044) and attention ( p = .016) subscales. There were no significant differences of TMMS subscales between patients with and without suicidal ideation, sleep disturbance and somatic symptoms. Conclusions: The current study demonstrates impaired perceived EI among patients with depression that is correlated with symptom severity and suicidal attempts.

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A Controlled Comparative Trial of a New Antidepressant, Ciclazindol

Journal of International Medical Research ◽

10.1177/030006057900700101 ◽

1979 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Sidney Levine

Keyword(s):

Rating Scale ◽

Comparative Trial ◽

Poor Response ◽

Endogenous Depression ◽

Depressive Illness ◽

Double Blind ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Severity Of Depression ◽

The Mean ◽

Rate Of Response

The author describes a controlled, double-blind, comparative trial of a new tetracyclic compound, ciclazindol (WY 23409), against amitriptyline in the treatment of thirty-five patients admitted to hospital with depressive illness. Each patient was randomly allocated to three weeks treatment with either 50 mg b.d. ciclazindol or 50 mg b.d. amitriptyline. In the event of a poor response the dose level was raised to 75 mg b.d. Separation of cases of endogenous depression and severity of depression were assessed by the Levine-Pilowsky Depression Questionnaire, a self-rating technique. Severity of depression was also assessed using the Hamilton Rating Scale. No significant difference was noted between the drugs in either the degree or the rate of response nor when the endogenous cases alone were studied. The interesting observation was made that only one-third of ciclazindol patients gained weight compared to almost three-quarters of the amitriptyline group and the mean weight gain of the latter was over double that of the ciclazindol group. The author concludes that ciclazindol offers promise and merits further study using higher dosage levels once its full safety trials have been completed.

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BDNF plasma levels in bipolar and unipolar depression

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/s0924-9338(11)72608-6 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 26 (S2) ◽

pp. 903-903

Author(s):

L. Dell’Osso ◽

A. Piccinni ◽

M. Carlini ◽

A. Veltri ◽

S. Baroni ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Plasma Levels ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Bipolar Depression ◽

Biological Marker ◽

Severity Of Illness ◽

Unipolar Depression ◽

Retardation Factor ◽

Assay Method ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Severity Of Depression

IntroductionThere is increasing evidence that Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) may be involved in the pathophysiology of depression and the actions of antidepressants.AimsThe aim of the present study was to analyze the relationship between the BDNF plasma levels and clinical variables in unipolar versus bipolar depressed patients.MethodsThirty-three outpatients (17 with unipolar and 16 with bipolar depression) and 15 healthy controls were included in the study. BDNF concentrations were measured with an ELISA assay method. Severity of depression was assessed by means of the 21-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD) and the Clinical Global Impressions (CGI) Severity of Illness scale.ResultsThe BDNF plasma levels were significantly reduced in patients with unipolar or bipolar depression, with no significant difference between the two groups. Significant and negative correlations were found in the total sample between BDNF levels and the HRSD total scores, the retardation factor scores and CGI “severity of illness” scores. When the same analyses were repeated in each group separately, these findings were confirmed only in patients with bipolar depression.ConclusionsOur results show that lower BDNF levels may be related to both severity of depression and retardation symptoms in bipolar depression. Further studies need to ascertain whether and how the BDNF levels may be associated with any psychopathological dimensions of the depressive state and be used as a biological marker to differentiate bipolar from unipolar depression.

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Fava's Anger Attacks Questionnaire: evaluation of the French version in depressed patients

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/s0924-9338(97)86750-8 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 41-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

P Morand ◽

G Thomas ◽

C Bungener ◽

M Ferreri ◽

R Jouvent

Keyword(s):

Mood Disorder ◽

Panic Attacks ◽

Loss Of Control ◽

French Version ◽

Depressed Patients ◽

Anger Attacks ◽

Suicidal Attempts ◽

History Of ◽

Severity Of Depression

SummaryThe prevalence, symptomatology and correlates of anger attacks were studied in 103 depressed French patients, using a French version of the Anger Attacks Questionnaire. The prevalence of anger attacks during the previous month was 46.7%, and the most frequently reported symptoms were feeling of panic (85.1%), tachycardia (83.7%), and feeling out of control (81.3%). The occurrence of anger attacks was significantly associated with intensity of loss of control, and history of panic attacks. There was no significant association with age, gender, severity of depression or anxiety, history of suicidal attempts or mood disorder. Three weeks of treatment with serotoninergic antidepressants induced a significant decrease in anger attack prevalence.

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Is There a Delay in the Onset of the Antidepressant Effect of Electroconvulsive Therapy?

The British Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1192/bjp.164.1.106 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 164 (1) ◽

pp. 106-109 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Colin R. Rodger ◽

Allan I. F. Scott ◽

Lawrence J. Whalley

Keyword(s):

Major Depressive Disorder ◽

Depressive Disorder ◽

Electroconvulsive Therapy ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Antidepressant Effect ◽

Major Depressive ◽

Depressed Patients ◽

Severity Of Depression ◽

Drug Free ◽

Hamilton Rating Scale

The severity of depression in 11 drug-free unipolar patients diagnosed with definite major depressive disorder was assessed using the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression during a course (5–10 treatments) of bilateral electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The degree of improvement after three treatments of ECT was six times greater than the improvement that occurred over the remainder of the course. Although depressed patients who recover with ECT require repeated treatments, the treatments early in a course of ECT can have marked antidepressant effect.

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A Sequential Trial Comparing Two Plasma Levels of Nortriptyline

Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.3109/00048677409159771 ◽

1974 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 21-23 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Graham Burrows ◽

L. R. Turecek ◽

Brian Davies ◽

Robert Mowbray ◽

Bruce A. Scoggins

Keyword(s):

Plasma Levels ◽

Treatment Regimes ◽

Sequential Trial ◽

Depressed Patients ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Severity Of Depression

Pairs of depressed patients were matched for age, sex, and severity of depression, and treated for four weeks with nortriptyline so that plasma levels of below 49 ng/ml and above 140 ng/ml were, obtained. Comparisons of pairs of patients as regards to improvement of depression, using a sequential skew restricted design, suggested that it was unlikely that a significant difference between the two treatment regimes would be detected.

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Depression Assessment in Brazil

The British Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1192/bjp.150.6.797 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 150 (6) ◽

pp. 797-800 ◽

Cited By ~ 45

Author(s):

L. Dratcu ◽

L. da Costa Ribeiro ◽

H. M. Calil

Keyword(s):

Cultural Studies ◽

Clinical Assessment ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Hamilton Depression Rating Scale ◽

Depressed Patients ◽

New Instrument ◽

Depression Assessment ◽

Mood Scale ◽

Cross Cultural Studies

Cross-cultural investigation in psychiatry is revealing the need for standardised instruments in diagnosing and assessing depression. Recently, a new instrument was developed to evaluate depressed patients, namely the Montgomery-åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS). The present study introduced the MADRS in Brazil, comparing it to the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, the Visual Analogue Mood Scale (a self-rating scale), and with the global clinical assessment of independent Brazilian psychiatrists. The results show correlation between MADRS and the three other assessments, indicating that it is a useful and operational instrument to evaluate depressed patients. They also support the application of the MADRS in cross-cultural studies of depression in Brazil and other countries. These results are critically discussed.

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Outcomes of Bone Marrow Stimulation for Secondary Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus Equal Outcomes for Primary Lesions

Cartilage ◽

10.1177/19476035211025816 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 194760352110258

Author(s):

Quinten G. H. Rikken ◽

Jari Dahmen ◽

Mikel L. Reilingh ◽

Christiaan J. A. van Bergen ◽

Sjoerd A. S. Stufkens ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Bone Marrow ◽

Rating Scale ◽

General Health Questionnaire ◽

Return To Sport ◽

Osteochondral Lesions ◽

Foot And Ankle ◽

Bone Marrow Stimulation ◽

Marrow Stimulation ◽

Significant Difference

Objective To compare clinical, sports, work, and radiological outcomes between primary and secondary osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs; <15 mm) treated with arthroscopic bone marrow stimulation (BMS). Design Secondary OLTs were matched to primary OLTs in a 1:2 ratio to assess the primary outcome measure—the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) during activities. Secondary outcomes included the pre- and 1-year postoperative NRS at rest, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society score, Foot and Ankle Outcome Score subscales, and the EQ-5D general health questionnaire. The rates and time to return to work and sports were collected. Radiological examinations were performed preoperatively and at final follow-up using computed tomography (CT). Results After matching, 22 and 12 patients with small (<15 mm) OLTs were included in the primary and secondary groups, respectively. The NRS during activities was not different between primary cases (median: 2, interquartile range [IQR]: 1-4.5) and secondary cases (median: 3, IQR: 1-4), P = 0.5. Both groups showed a significant difference between all pre- and postoperative clinical outcome scores, but no significant difference between BMS groups postoperatively. The return to sport rate was 90% for primary cases and 83% for secondary cases ( P = 0.6). All patients returned to work. Lesion filling on CT was complete (67% to 100%) in 59% of primary cases and 67% of secondary cases ( P = 0.6). Conclusion No differences in outcomes were observed between arthroscopic bone marrow stimulation in primary and secondary OLTs at 1-year follow-up. Repeat BMS may therefore be a viable treatment option for failed OLTs in the short term.

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A Study of Suicidal Behaviour in Persons with Depressive Disorder

Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare ◽

10.18410/jebmh/2021/113 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (11) ◽

pp. 579-583

Author(s):

Lalam Parameswari ◽

T.S.N Raju ◽

Bodhi Sri Vidya V ◽

Radha Rani S

Keyword(s):

Suicidal Ideation ◽

Depressive Disorder ◽

Suicidal Behaviour ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Culturally Sensitive ◽

World Health ◽

Urban Residence ◽

Suicidal Attempts ◽

Severity Of Depression ◽

Specific Factors

BACKGROUND Depression is a major public health problem. Irrespective of socio-economic status, age, education, gender and it exists in every community. Suicidal risk is most common life-threatening situation among depressed individuals. According to World Health Organization (WHO), every year about 1 million people die from suicide and 20 times more people attempt suicide. Up to 50 % of persons with depressive disorder will make a suicide attempt at least once in their lifetime. There is a wide disparity in the rates of suicide across different countries and hence, a greater understanding of region-specific factors related to suicide would enable prevention strategies to be more culturally sensitive. We intended to study suicidal behaviour in depressive disorder in Indian population as understanding of region-specific factors related to suicide helps to plan culturally sensitive preventive strategies. METHODS 130 subjects diagnosed as suffering from depressive disorder according to International Classification of Disease (ICD-10) diagnostic criteria for research, who were having suicidal ideation were selected. The subjects were divided into two groups as suicidal attempters and non-attempters, and analysed using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD) to rate the severity of depression and Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA) to assess severity of anxiety and Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) was used to assess severity of suicidal behaviour. Columbia risk assessment version was used to determine risk factors and protective factors and a semi-structured proforma was used to collect the socio-demographic details of the participants. RESULTS High HAMA and HAMD score, urban residence, unemployment and agitation were found to be significantly associated with the presence of suicidal attempt. CONCLUSIONS Urban residence, unemployment, severity of depression and anxiety, and agitation were found to be associated with increased risk of suicidal attempts. Responsibility to family or living with family was found to be associated with decreased risk of suicidal attempts. KEYWORDS Suicidal Ideation, Agitation, Depression, Anxiety

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Socio-demographic Factors in Dysthymia and D[C]D

Bengal Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.51332/bjp.2018.v23.i1.70 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Megha Rathi ◽

Bidita Bhattacharya

Keyword(s):

Social Factors ◽

Rating Scale ◽

General Health Questionnaire ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Conversion Disorder ◽

Family Type ◽

Control Group ◽

Psychiatric Interview ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

Context : Social factors related to an individual play a key role in the development of any mental illness. Dysthymia and Dissociative [Conversion] Disorder are two important psychiatric disorders precipitated by stressful social factors and life events. Prior research has indicated significant stressors associated with both the disorders, but, however, there is a lack of comparative studies assessing the two disorders.Aims : This study aims to explore the significant differences in socio-demographic factors among adults with Dysthymia, Dissociative [Conversion] Disorder and a group matched control group.Setting and design : The comparative study included 60 individuals aged 18-45 years. 20 individuals had Dysthymia, 20 individuals had Dissociative [Conversion] Disorder and 20 individuals were belonging to normal control group. Semi structured clinical data sheet was administered to each subject to elicit the social factors. Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression, General Health Questionnaire and M.I.N.I International Neuro-Psychiatric Interview was usedas a screening tool. All subjects were included in the study after obtaining their consent.Statistics : Chi-Square was done to see significant difference in socio-demographic variables. Result & Discussion : Results indicated significant difference within the three groups in terms of area, family type and marital status. Majority of patients with Conversion disorder belonged to rural area, were married and had extended families. Whereas, patients with Dysthymia mostly belonged to urban area, were unmarried or divorced and belonged to nuclear family.Conclusion : The results of the study are significant and can be used for planning intervention programs for both the groups. Keywords : Dysthymia, Dissociative [Conversion] Disorder, Socio-demographic factors

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The Association of Self-Assessed Emotional Intelligence with Academic Achievement and General Health among Students of Medical Sciences

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v8n12p27 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 (12) ◽

pp. 27 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Enam Alhagh Charkhat Gorgich ◽

Sanam Barfroshan ◽

Gholamreza Ghoreishi ◽

Abbas Balouchi ◽

Naser Nastizaie ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Academic Achievement ◽

Emotional Intelligence ◽

General Health ◽

Human Life ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

General Health Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Medical Sciences ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference

INTRODUCTION & AIM: Emotional intelligence is one of the most important leading factors influencing different aspects of human life. It leads individuals to percept their feelings for appropriate decision making and fields for future accomplishments. The aim of this study was to Investigation of the associations of self-assessed EI with academic achievement and general health among medical students.MATERIALS & METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 426 students of Zahedan University of Medical Sciences from October 2014 to May 2015. Random sampling method was used. Sibria Shring standard emotional intelligence questionnaire and Goldberg's standard general health questionnaire (GHQ-28) were used for data collecting. Data analysis was through descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation) and inferential statistics (t-test, ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficient) by SPSS v.21. The tests significant level was considered 0.05.FINDINGS: The average total score of emotional intelligence in males (102.23±1.67) was better in comparison with females (98.54±2.23). There was not any significant difference in total mean scores of students of different fields of Study (P=0.211). According to ANOVA test, it has not observed any significant difference between scores of emotional intelligence scales of students from different domains of study. The results of Pearson correlation test confirmed a positive significant correlation between emotional intelligence, academic achievement and general health.CONCLUSION: According to the results of this study that has shown a significant relationship between emotional intelligence, general health and academic achievement, it is needed to hold some workshops and classes for emotional intelligence improvement.

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