scholarly journals THE MENTAL HEALTH AND AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR OF WOMEN SERVING A SENTENCE IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 137-141
Author(s):  
K. N Shaklein ◽  
L. M Bardenshteyn
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Clinical Examination ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Correctional Facility ◽  
Clinical Level

The evaluation of status of mental health in women with hetero-aggressive, auto-aggressive behavior and without aggression was implemented on the basis of clinical examination of 1054 women serving a sentence in correctional facility. The results of study demonstrated that in women with aggressive behavior mental disorders of pre-clinical and clinical level occur reliably more often. In women with hetero-aggressive behavior organic and personality disorders prevail and in women with auto-aggressive behavior - neurosis-like and depressive disorders. The availability of mental manifestations effect aggressive behavior of women and its forms.

Mental Disorders in Female Prisoners

2006 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 266-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine S. Tye ◽  
Paul E. Mullen
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Prison Population ◽  
Composite International Diagnostic Interview ◽  
Female Prisoners ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Women In Prison ◽  
Harmful Use

Objective: The objective of the study was to investigate the rates of mental disorder among women in prison in Victoria, and to compare with community rates. Design: A midnight census of all women in prison in Victoria was undertaken. Respondents were interviewed with a version of the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI), an adapted version of the Personality Diagnostic Questionnaire (PDQ-4+) and a demographics questionnaire. Main Outcome Measures: Twelve-month prevalence rates of ICD-10 mental disorders including depressive disorders, anxiety disorders and drug-related disorders were examined. Prevalence of personality disorders was also investigated. Results: Eighty-four per cent of the female prisoners interviewed met the criteria for a mental disorder (including substance harmful use/dependence) in the year prior to interview. This rate was reduced to 66% when drug-related disorders were excluded. Fortythree per cent of subjects were identified as cases on a personality disorder screener. For all disorders, (except obsessive-compulsive disorder and alcohol harmful use) women in prison had a significantly greater likelihood of having met the 12-month diagnostic criteria when compared to women in the community. The most prevalent disorders among the female prisoners were: drug use disorder (57%), major depression (44%), Posttraumatic stress disorder (36%), and personality disorders. Almost a quarter (24%) of respondents were identified as a ‘case’ on the psychosis screen. Conclusions: In the present study female prisoners had significantly higher rates of the mental disorders investigated (with the exceptions of OCD and alcohol harmful use) when compared with women in the community. The pattern of disorder found among female prisoners is consistent with the abuse literature, suggesting that histories of abuse among the prison population may account for part of the discrepancy. These results highlight the need for improved assessment and treatment resources to meet the demands of this population.

scholarly journals Mental Disorders in Individuals With Exercise Addiction—A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maximilian Meyer ◽  
Isabel Sattler ◽  
Hanna Schilling ◽  
Undine E. Lang ◽  
André Schmidt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Clinical Diagnostics ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Addictive Disorders ◽  
Exercise Addiction ◽  
Dsm 5

Background and Aims: Exercise addiction has not yet been designated as an addictive disorder in the DSM-5 due to a lack of detailed research. In particular, associations with other psychiatric diagnoses have received little attention. In this study, individuals with a possible exercise addiction are clinically assessed, in order to establish a profile of co-occurring psychiatric disorders in individuals with exercise addiction.Methods: One hundred and fifty-six individuals who reported exercising more than 10 h a week, and continued to do so despite illness or injury, were recruited for the study. Those who met the cut-off of the Exercise Dependence Scale (n = 32) were invited to participate in a screening with the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5-CV) and personality disorders (SCID-5-PD). Additionally, an interview based on the DSM-5 criteria of non-substance-related addictive disorders was conducted to explore the severity of exercise addiction symptoms.Results: 75% of participants fulfilled the criteria for at least one psychiatric disorder. Depressive disorders (56.3%), personality disorders (46.9%) and obsessive-compulsive disorders (31.3%) were the most common disorders. Moreover, there was a significant positive correlation between the number of psychiatric disorders and the severity of exercise addiction (r = 0.549, p = 0.002).Discussion: The results showed a variety of mental disorders in individuals with exercise addiction and a correlation between the co-occurrence of mental disorders and the severity of exercise addiction. Exercise addiction differs from other addictive und substance use disorders, as obsessive-compulsive (Cluster C), rather than impulsive (Cluster B) personality traits were most commonly identified.Conclusions: Our results underscore the importance of clinical diagnostics, and indicate that treatment options for individuals with exercise addiction are required. However, the natural history and specific challenges of exercise addiction must be studied in more detail.

The Level and Problems of “Mental Health” in Elderly People in Shkodra, Albania

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 394
Author(s):  
Kilda Çela Gusha
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Community Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Affective Disorder ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Community Mental Health Center ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Center ◽  
Time History

Assessment the lifetime prevalence and risk factors of mental disorders in elderly people of Shkodra city. The study was conducted in Shkodra, Albania. Individuals aged 65+ years old that were presented to community mental health center with problems mental disorders were eligible to be part of this study. For all participants (108) were used a standardized question for problems of mental health and epidemiological data for the period 2014-2016. An average 8.11% of the total sample that have been presented for the necessary treatment and consultation in the community mental health center in Shkodra for the previous three years were elderly people. This study has reported heterogeneous result on the prevalence of mental disorders in the elderly of Shkodra city. This prevalence varied with age, gender, residence, marital status and condition of living with differences across diseases. The most predominant mental disorder was depressive disorders 32 (29.6%) patients. More than 22 (20.4%) reported a lifetime history of Schizophrenia; 27 (25%) patients reported dementia and Alzheimer; 21.3% affective disorder and anxiety disorder and 3.7 mental retardation. Major depression and affective disorder were the most common single mental disorders. Some of them have reported two or more mental disorders in their life time history. As a conclusion, the prevalence of mental disorders was high in elderly people. The results told that mental disorders are important determinants in quality of life. So we suggest the necessity for the further development and improvement of harmonized instruments for the assessment of mental disorders to older adults.

scholarly journals Prevalence and socioeconomic impact of depressive disorders in India: multisite population-based cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. e027250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Banavaram Anniappan Arvind ◽  
Gopalkrishna Gururaj ◽  
Santosh Loganathan ◽  
Senthil Amudhan ◽  
Mathew Varghese ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Socioeconomic Impact ◽  
Treatment Gap ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
National Mental Health

ObjectivesThe National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) of India was undertaken with the objectives of (1) estimating the prevalence and patterns of various mental disorders in representative Indian population and (2) identifying the treatment gap, healthcare utilisation, disabilities and impact of mental disorders. This paper highlights findings pertaining to depressive disorders (DD) from the NMHS.DesignMultisite population-based cross-sectional study. Subjects were selected by multistage stratified random cluster sampling technique with random selection based on probability proportionate to size at each stage.SettingConducted across 12 states in India (representing varied cultural and geographical diversity), employing uniform, standardised and robust methodology.ParticipantsA total of 34 802 adults (>18 years) were interviewed.Main outcome measurePrevalence of depressive disorders (ICD-10 DCR) diagnosed using Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview V.6.0.ResultsThe weighted prevalence of lifetime and current DD was 5.25% (95% CI: 5.21% to 5.29%, n=34 802) and 2.68% (95% CI: 2.65% to 2.71%, n=34 802), respectively. Prevalence was highest in the 40–59 age groups (3.6%, n=10 302), among females (3.0%, n=18 217) and those residing in cities with population >1 million (5.2%, n=4244). Age, gender, place of residence, education and household income were found to be significantly associated with current DD. Nearly two-thirds of individuals with DD reported disability of varying severity, and the treatment gap for depression in the study population was 79.1%. On an average, households spent INR1500/month (~US$ 23.0/month) towards care of persons affected with DD.ConclusionAround 23 million adults would need care for DD in India at any given time. Since productive population is affected most, DD entails considerable socioeconomic impact at individual and family levels. This is a clarion call for all the concerned stakeholders to scale up services under National Mental Health Programme in India along with integrating care for DD with other ongoing national health programmes.

A study on mental health in elder long term unemployed persons

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 557-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Meiler ◽  
C. Steil ◽  
I. Wiesten ◽  
J. Wiltfang ◽  
B. Kis
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Psychiatric Examination ◽  
Clinical Interviews ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
And Gender

IntroductionThere are complex associations between work and mental health. Self-efficacy, experience of own abilities and appropriate challenges are important prerequisites of mental health. Availability of these factors is specifically decreased in the elder long term unemployed and results in higher vulnerability for mental impairment.ObjectivesInvestigation on mental health of elder long term unemployed personsAimsTo examine incidence of mental disorders in elder long term unemployed personsMethodsSenior long term unemployed participants in a vocational reintegration program were examined. Clients were allocated by choice to the study by their placement officers. An extensive psychiatric examination including structured clinical interviews (SKID) and clinical and personality questionnaires (BDI, STAI, MSWS, SCL 90-R, SF36, AUDIT, FTNA) was performed with each subject.Results90 subjects were included into the study so far and 42 completed the psychiatric examination. The mean age was 54.7 years and gender ratio was balanced. 94% were diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder and 80% were diagnosed with more than one disorder according to ICD-10. In particular, 78.6% of the subjects had depression, 40.5% anxiety disorders, 35.7% combined personality disorders, 26.2% posttraumatic disorders, 21.4% addiction disorders, 16.7% single personality disorders and 7.1% psychotic disorders.ConclusionA large proportion of the long term unemployed persons examined is affected by mental disorders. Along with the high incidence of depressive, anxiety and addiction disorders there was a considerable number of personality and specifically trauma-related disorders. Accordingly, personality disorders may be a risk factor for unemployment in elder people too.

Depressive Disorders in Portugal: EAAD and the Depanx Project Regional Baseline Data and the WMH Survey National Data

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
R. Gusmão ◽  
J.M. Caldas de Almeida
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
National Level ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
Stepped Care ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Clinical Criteria

Firstly, recent data on depressive disorders and suicidality burden in Portugal is presented and treatment gap is stressed as well as the insufficient information until recent years (1).At the national level, the first epidemiological study on psychiatric disorders embedded within the World Mental Initiative Survey is ongoing and prevalence and needs for care data will be presented.Implementation process of the EAAD 4-level intervention in Portugal is ongoing along with restructuring of both liaison and specialized mental health care on a regional sector of 350.000 inhabitants with a mental health specialised care department and four large primary care health centres, where liaison between 4 mental health teams and 200 GP was taking place accordingly with varying models (substitute care in most) and different clinical criteria for admission and follow-up.The restructuring of mental health teams and their missions implied that while a set of sub-teams stood responsible for severe mental disorders, another subgroup was deemed to comply exclusively with common mental disorders and primary care liaison aided by standardisation of clinical criteria for referrals evaluation and reply, specialised therapeutic interventions, as well as collaborative stepped care.Baseline and some outcome data on suicide and depression will be presented such as rates, psychopharmacological prescriptions, general population knowledge and beliefs, media reporting, and pre and post training evaluation of primary care professionals.

scholarly journals CLINICAL FEATURES OF BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS RELATING TO AMPHETAMINE TYPE SUBSTANCES USE

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khắc Dũng Nguyễn ◽  
Thy Cầm Vũ
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Mental Hospital ◽  
Impulsive Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Disturbances ◽  
Hyperactive Behavior ◽  
Property Destruction

The symptoms of behavioral disturbances in patients with psychosis caused by the use of amphetamine-type substances (ATS) are diverse, leading to difficulties in diagnosis and treatment. Purposes: To describe the clinical features of behavioral disorders relating to ATS use. Objects and research methods: Study on case clusters of 74 patients with inpatient mental disorders by using ATS at the National Institute of Mental Health, Central Mental Hospital 1, Psychiatric Hospital Ha Noi from September 2019 to August 2020. Results: Common symptoms relating to ATS use are hyperactive behavior (54%), agitated behavior (62%), behavior dominated by delusions, hallucinations (47.3%). There was a relationship between hyperactive behavior, impulsive behavior, aggressive behavior, and property destruction and agitation (p <0.05). There was no relationship between hyperactive behavior, agitated behavior, aggressive behavior, impulsive behavior with delusions, hallucinations (p> 0.05).

scholarly journals Mental health in the context of COVID-19 pandemic: initial assessment

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-28
Author(s):  
Vladimir Medvedev ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Practical Problem ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Initial Assessment ◽  
Medical Specialists ◽  
Selection Of

COVID-19 pandemic posed a significant risk to mental health. Specific stress factors having a negative impact on the mental health emerged, population groups more vulnerable to psychological stress and pathological psychological responses were formed, the number of heterogeneous mental disorders (depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, etc.) rapidly increased almost in one third of the population and in 2/5-1/2 of medical specialists at the sources of outbreak. Selection of effective psychopharmacological drugs for management and treatment of mental disorders, taking into account the need for their combination with antiviral drugs in the weakened patients with COVID-19, is the main practical problem.

scholarly journals Patients with Borderline and Avoidant Personality Disorders in the Pandemic Their Mental Distress During the Covid-19 Crisis in Norway

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kjell-Einar Zahl ◽  
Geir Pedersen ◽  
Ingeborg Ulltveit-Moe Eikenaes ◽  
Line Indrevoll Stänicke ◽  
Theresa Wilberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Mental Distress ◽  
Social Situation ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Suicidal Thoughts ◽  
Significant Group

Abstract Background Even if people with mental disorders are vulnerable, few authors have studied patients with personality disorders (PDs) in the pandemic. We wanted to examine and compare mental and social distress among patients with borderline PD (BPD) and avoidant PD (AvPD) during the first wave of Covid-19. Methods In Summer 2020 a survey was distributed to 1120 patients referred to PD treatment units in Norway, with questions on social situation, mental distress, and changes in mental health after the lockdown. Among 133 responders we studied 40 patients with BPD and 30 with AvPD as their only PD. Results 70% of the patients in both groups were more alone than before the pandemic, more than 40% felt lonelier, and 50% more aggressive. Both PD groups reported high levels of depression and anxiety, many with suicidal thoughts, and worries about health issues. Several BPD patients reported an improvement in some issues compared to the AvPD patients, with more initiative and energy. Conclusions Both PD groups reported increased levels of distress in the first wave of the pandemic. AvPD patients were not less distressed in their social isolation, but a significant group of BPD patients reported less distress in the first months of the pandemic.

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