Personality, Psychopathological Symptoms and Illness Perception in Mental Disorders: Results from Russian MMPI-2 Validation Study

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Kovyazina
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Validation Study ◽  
Illness Perception ◽  
Psychopathological Symptoms

Personality, Psychopathological Symptoms and Illness Perception in Mental Disorders: Results from Russian MMPI-2 Validation Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S713-S714
Author(s):  
M. Kovyazina ◽  
E. Rasskazova ◽  
N. Varako ◽  
S. Palatov
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Acute Stress ◽  
Illness Perception ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Illness Representation ◽  
Clinical Group ◽  
Stress Reactions ◽  
Psychopathological Symptoms ◽  
Illness Perception Questionnaire

IntroductionAccording to common-sense model illness representation regulates her coping both in somatic and mental illnesses.ObjectivesAs a personal reaction illness representation should partially depend not only on diagnosis and symptoms but also on personality. Aim is to identify direct and indirect effects of personality and psychopathological complaints in illness representation in mental disorders.MethodsEighty patients (20 males) from MMPI-2 validation sample (Butcher et al., 2001) filled revised version of Illness Perception Questionnaire and Symptom Checklist 90-R. Eleven patients met ICD-10 criteria for addictions, 28 – for mood disorders, 20 – for schizophrenia and schizotypal disorder, 21 – for acute stress reactions.ResultsAccording to moderation analysis, illness-related beliefs in mental disorders are relatively independent on clinical diagnosis and specific symptoms, but are associated with the overall level of psychopathological complaints. Regardless of the clinical group and complaints, depressive traits are associated with negative and emotional appraisal of illness. Social introversion and hypomanic activation serve as moderators of the relationship between complaints, illness duration and emotional representations.ConclusionsPersonality and overall level of psychopathological symptoms could be stronger predictor of illness-related beliefs than specific clinical factors in mental illness. Preliminary diagnostics of personality in mental illnesses could be used to reveal high-risk group for poor insight and non-compliance due to unrealistic beliefs. Research supported by the grant of President of the Russian Federation for the state support for young Russian scientists, project MK2193.2017.6.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

The Structure-Based Expert Model of the Mental Disorders – A Validation Study

2008 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 286-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samy Egli ◽  
Roland Streule ◽  
Damian Läge
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Validation Study ◽  
Expert Model

scholarly journals Neuroimaging and Neurocognitive Correlates of Aggression and Violence in Schizophrenia

Scientifica ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth M. Weiss
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Recent Literature ◽  
Violent Behavior ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Emotional Expressions ◽  
Brain Functioning ◽  
Psychopathological Symptoms ◽  
Heterogeneous Nature ◽  
New Treatment

Individuals diagnosed with major mental disorders such as schizophrenia are more likely to have engaged in violent behavior than mentally healthy members of the same communities. Although aggressive acts can have numerous causes, research about the underlying neurobiology of violence and aggression in schizophrenia can lead to a better understanding of the heterogeneous nature of that behavior and can assist in developing new treatment strategies. The purpose of this paper is to review the recent literature and discuss some of the neurobiological correlates of aggression and violence. The focus will be on schizophrenia, and the results of neuroimaging and neuropsychological studies that have directly investigated brain functioning and/or structure in aggressive and violent samples will be discussed as well as other domains that might predispose to aggression and violence such as deficits in responding to the emotional expressions of others, impulsivity, and psychopathological symptoms. Finally gender differences regarding aggression and violence are discussed. In this context several methodological and conceptional issues that limited the comparison of these studies will be addressed.

Awareness of illness and psychosis

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S584-S585
Author(s):  
R. Remesal Cobreros ◽  
R. Alonso Díaz ◽  
E. Cortázar Alonso ◽  
M. Andrés Villa
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Subjective Experience ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Psychopathological Symptoms ◽  
Clinical Scales ◽  
Psychic Life ◽  
Emotional Suffering ◽  
Sources Of Knowledge ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Competing Interest

IntroductionOne of the characteristics of Karl Jaspers approach to clinical practice was the importance he gave to the subjective experience by the patient. Patient's self-observation is one of the most important sources of knowledge of the psychic life of the patient. The lack of awareness of illness is quite common in psychotic spectrum.AimThe aim of this paper was to examine and compare a group of patients diagnosed with psychosis disorder with another group with other mental disorders, in relation to their mental and emotional suffering,SampleThe sample was composed by 118 subjects with both sexes. It was divided into two groups: patients with a diagnosis of psychotic disorder and another one with other mental disorders.InstrumentInventory SCL-90-R, which evaluating a wide range of psychological and psychopathological symptoms was used.Statistics analysisTwo groups were compared with respect to perceived psychopathological symptoms.ResultsStatistically significant differences were observed between both groups. Patients with psychotic disorders showed lower scores in most clinical scales. It reflects less emotional suffering and psychological distress perceived in this group against the other. It could be related to the lack of awareness of illness by psychotic patient.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Illness representation as a factor of quality of life in youth with mental illnesses

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S183-S183
Author(s):  
E. Rasskazova ◽  
A. Spivakovskaya ◽  
A. Tkhostov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Illness Representation ◽  
Treatment Control ◽  
Psychopathological Symptoms ◽  
Illness Duration

IntroductionCognitive perspective considers beliefs as key factors of compliance and adjustment in mental disorders (Beck, 2011) that are especially important in youth. In psychosis illness, representation is related to CBT efficacy.ObjectivesWe suggest that in different mental disorders different illness-related beliefs are important for quality of life domains.AimTo reveal relationships between illness representation and quality of life in mental disorders controlling for psychopathological symptoms.MethodsOne hundred and eighteen male patients 17 – 27 years old : 33 with mood disorders, 26 with personality disorders, 27 with schizotypal disorder and 32 with schizophrenia recovering after first episode of psychosis filled Illness Perception Questionnaire, Symptom Checklist 90-R, Quality of Life and Enjoyment Questionnaire (version for mental illnesses).ResultsAfter statistical control for psychopathological symptoms, in personality disorders feeling of personal and treatment control (β = .43–.52, P < .01) as well as belief in longer (β = .42, P < .05) but not cyclic (β = –.65, P < .05) illness duration predicted satisfaction with health while belief in longer duration and less consequences correlated with better satisfaction with leisure time (β = .87, P < .01). In mood disorders, feeling of treatment control (β = .32, P < .05) and belief in shorter illness duration (β = –.37, P < .05) were related to better satisfaction in emotional sphere.ConclusionsBeliefs about illness duration, consequences and control could be important in assessment and CBT for youth with personality disorders while treatment control and illness duration are important in work with youth with mood disorders.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Insight and Satisfaction with Life Among Adolescents with Mental Disorders: Assessing Associations with Self-Stigma and Parental Insight

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 329-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Gaziel ◽  
I. Hasson-Ohayon ◽  
M. Morag-Yaffe ◽  
L. Schapir ◽  
G. Zalsman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Illness Perception ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Stigma Of Mental Illness ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Insight Into

AbstractObjective:The purpose of the current study was to assess the associations of illness perception-related variables with satisfaction with life (SwL) among adolescents with mental disorders.Methods:Insight into mental disorder (SAI-E), Internalized stigma of mental illness (ISMI) and Multidimensional Students’ Life Satisfaction Scale (MSLSS) were administrated to 30 adolescent patients. Adapted version for parents of the SAI-E was also administrated to 37 of their parents.Results:Significant positive correlations were found between insight into the illness, self-stigma and parental insight. Insight and self-stigma were significantly negatively related to the total score of SwL and few of its dimensions while parental insight was significantly associated only with the SwL dimensions of school and self. Regression models revealed main negative effects of insight and self-stigma on SwL and no interaction effect.Conclusions:The possible independent contribution of insight and self-stigma to SwL should be addressed in interventions designed for family and adolescents coping with mental illness. Special attention should be given to the possible negative implications that insight possesses. In lack of support of the moderation role of self-stigma, reported in studies among adults with mental illness, future studies should trace other variables in order to further understand the insight paradox among adolescents.

Stalking and its Forensic Psychiatric Assessment

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S459-S460
Author(s):  
L. Izáková ◽  
I. André
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Psychiatric Treatment ◽  
Psychiatric Practice ◽  
Psychiatric Assessment ◽  
Psychopathological Symptoms ◽  
Current State ◽  
Forensic Psychiatric ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Forensic Psychiatric Assessment

IntroductionStalking, a dangerous persecution, gained attention because of persecution of celebrities by fans suffering by mental disorders. In psychiatry, there is no consensus about the exact definition of stalking, because it can result from many different motivations and constellations of psychopathological symptoms.ObjectiveThe authors provide an overview of the current state of stalking, i.e. dangerous persecution as a new crime in Slovakia. They describe the characteristics of stalkers (persecutors), victims and their interaction in their forensic psychiatric practice.MethodSearch in author's expert reports were conducted on stalking. Analysis of motivations, mechanisms of persecutions and analysis of psychopathological symptoms and mental disorders in stalkers and their victims were made.ResultsStalkers and their victims are a heterogeneous group with different psychopathology and mental disorders including personality disorders and psychosis. The authors document general principles of forensic psychiatric assessment of stalkers as crime offenders.ConclusionStalking is problem also in forensic psychiatric practice also in Slovakia. Stalkers who suffer from mental disorders require adequate diagnostic and psychiatric treatment also in forced setting.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Social anhedonia across mental disorders: A validation study of the Anticipatory and Consummatory Interpersonal Pleasure Scale

PsyCh Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun‐si Liang ◽  
Yi Wang ◽  
Yan‐yu Wang ◽  
Ke Ni ◽  
Diane C. Gooding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Validation Study ◽  
Social Anhedonia
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