Psychiatric Admission and Mortality Risk

Psychiatric Admission and Mortality Risk Overview The study investigated the impact of clinical characteristics on mortality risk among patients admitted to a psychiatric acute ward at Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway, between 2005 and 2014. A total of 6,125 patients were included in the prospective total-cohort study, with clinical interviews conducted

Depression In Adolescent Patients Treated With Exercise

Depression In Adolescent Patients Treated With Exercise Overview The increasing prevalence of adolescent depression has garnered significant attention from both societal and academic realms. While exercise is recognized as a crucial method for alleviating adolescent depression, its effectiveness as an intervention remains a topic of debate. This study aims to address this

Op Koers Online Program: Assistance For Parents Of Pediatric Cancer Patients

Op Koers Online Program: Assistance For Parents Of Pediatric Cancer Patients This research addresses the challenges faced by parents of children with cancer, emphasizing the stress and uncertainty associated with treatments and long-term effects. The study, anchored in the disability-stress-coping model, highlights the crucial role of coping skills in mediating well-being.

Sleep Talk and Sleep Disorders: Identifying Warning Signs

Patient Education This article is tailored for patients. Refer your patients to this article for them to learn more about their condition. Sleep Talk and Sleep Disorders: Identifying Warning Signs Article by: Przemysław Puternicki Nearly 50% of children and 5% of adults are known to sleep talk, a phenomenon that may seem harmless,

Smoking And Mental Health After Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Smoking And Mental Health After Lung Cancer Diagnosis Overview This study investigated the emotional well-being, stigma experiences, and their connection to smoking history in individuals diagnosed with lung cancer. Analyzing data from 539 participants across various geographic locations from November 2019 to July 2022, the study utilized validated survey tools to assess

Narcissistic Personality Disorder And Autism

Narcissistic Personality Disorder And Autism Overview This study explores the relationship between Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), focusing on the dimensions of narcissistic vulnerability and grandiosity. Both ASD and NPD pose challenges in diagnosis due to shared characteristics, such as pervasive traits, lifelong duration, ego-syntonic features, and difficulties

Snacking Behavior And The Impact Of Mindset

Snacking Behavior And The Impact Of Mindset Overview This study delves into the impact of adopting a health-oriented versus hedonic mindset on daily snacking behavior in the context of an environment abundant in high-caloric and palatable foods, contributing to challenges in maintaining a healthy body weight. The hypothesis posited that a health

Insomnia And Depression: Smartphone App Interventions

Insomnia And Depression: Smartphone App Interventions During adolescence, the prevalence of prevalent mental disorders, especially depression, increases at a faster rate among adolescents than among adults. Despite the critical need for intervention, many depressed adolescents go untreated due to barriers like stigma. This research explores an innovative approach targeting non-stigmatizing, self-identified

Premature Birth And Adult Risk Of Pain and Fatigue

Premature Birth And Adult Risk Of Pain and Fatigue The Study The researchers aimed to investigate the associations between mental health, pain, and tiredness in adults born very preterm (VP; <32 weeks) or with very low birth weight (VLBW; <1500 g) and at term, as well as whether physical activity influenced these

Lithium Effects On Renal Function In Geriatric Patients

Lithium Effects On Renal Function In Geriatric Patients Overview The practice of augmenting antidepressant therapy with lithium, known as Lithium Augmentation (LA), is considered a primary treatment option for individuals suffering from Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). However, in the case of geriatric patients, this approach is notably underutilized due to concerns surrounding potential

Psychiatric Admission and Mortality Risk