Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 2, 2023
Abstract
Background
Major
depressive
disorder
(MDD)
is
one
of
the
common
and
major
causes
suicidal
behavior
(SB).
The
purpose
this
study
was
to
determine
prevalence
SB
its
factors
influence
among
first
hospitalized
MDD
patients
in
China,
develop
a
predictive
model
for
target
population.
Methods
This
recruited
981
with
who
were
experiencing
their
hospitalization.
patients'
socio-pathological
general
clinical
data
gathered,
along
metabolic
parameters
thyroid
function.
In
addition,
assessed
depressive,
anxiety,
psychotic
symptoms,
as
well
severity
disease.
Results
Our
revealed
13.46%
patients.
A
variety
symptom
scores
indicators
identified
risk
SB,
based
on
we
further
obtained
good
ability
differentiate
SB.
Conclusion
provides
validated
population
suggests
that
addressed
our
could
be
better
used
early
implementation
preventive
measures.
Asia-Pacific Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(4)
Published: Aug. 28, 2023
Alexithymia
is
highly
prevalent
and
strongly
related
to
adverse
consequences
in
patients
with
schizophrenia.
However,
its
associated
factors
remain
largely
unexplored.
The
present
study
aimed
determine
the
prevalence
of
alexithymia
association
sociocultural
characteristics,
clinical
symptoms,
neurocognition,
empathy
854
Chinese
schizophrenia.Demographic
information
was
collected
through
a
self-designed
questionnaire.
assessed
by
Toronto
Scale
(TAS-20).
We
via
following
instruments:
Positive
Negative
Syndrome
Scale,
Repeatable
Battery
for
Assessment
Neuropsychological
Status,
Interpersonal
Reactivity
Index.
A
multiple
logistic
regression
model
conducted
independent
correlates
alexithymia.Approximately
one-third
(n
=
277,
32%)
schizophrenia
had
alexithymia.
Patients
significantly
more
severe
negative
impairment
than
without
Being
male,
personal
distress,
empathic
concern,
language
functioning
were
independently
alexithymia.Our
findings
demonstrate
high
strong
empathy,
which
calls
timely
screening
intervention
Targeting
impaired
function,
affective
might
help
reduce
consequences.
World Journal of Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2)
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Suicide
is
defined
as
the
act
of
a
person
attempting
to
take
their
own
life
by
causing
death.
complex
phenomenon
that
influenced
multitude
factors,
including
psychosocial,
cultural,
and
religious
aspects,
well
genetic,
biochemical,
environmental
factors.
From
biochemical
perspective,
it
crucial
consider
communication
between
endocrine,
immune,
nervous
systems
when
studying
etiology
suicide.
Several
pathologies
involve
bidirectional
peripheral
activity
central
system
action
molecules
such
cytokines,
hormones,
neurotransmitters.
These
humoral
signals,
present
in
optimal
quantities,
are
responsible
for
maintaining
physiological
homeostasis,
mood
states.
Stress
elevates
cortisol
proinflammatory
cytokines
levels
alter
neurotransmitters
balance,
thereby
increasing
risk
developing
psychiatric
disorder
subsequently
suicidal
behavior.
This
review
provides
an
integrative
perspective
about
neurochemical,
immunological,
endocrinological
disturbances
associated
with
behavior,
particular
focus
on
those
alterations
may
serve
potential
markers
and/or
indicators
state
preceding
tragic
act.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Abstract
The
full
text
of
this
preprint
has
been
withdrawn
by
the
authors
since
they
no
longer
stand
findings/conclusions
work.
Therefore,
do
not
wish
work
to
be
cited
as
a
reference.
Questions
should
directed
corresponding
author.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Aug. 22, 2023
This
study
aimed
to
explore
sex
differences
in
the
relationship
between
thyroid
function
indicators
and
suicide
attempts
first-episode
drug-naïve
young
major
depressive
disorder
(MDD)
patients
with
comorbid
anxiety
(MDA).
A
total
of
917
MDD
(aged
18-35
years)
were
recruited.
The
Hamilton
depression
rating
scale
(HAMD-17),
(HAMA),
positive
negative
syndrome
(PANSS)
subscale
clinical
global
impression
severity
(CGI-S)
used.
467
classified
as
MDA.
prevalence
was
31.3%
MDA
patients,
which
significantly
higher
than
that
(7.3%)
without
anxiety.
Compared
attempts,
older,
had
a
later
age
onset,
HAMD-17,
HAMA,
PANSS
symptom
scores,
well
TSH,
TgAb
TPOAb
levels.
For
male
TSH
levels
independently
associated
attempts.
female
CGI-S
score
Our
results
suggest
can
predict
have
differences.
BJPsych Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3)
Published: May 1, 2024
Background
Childhood
maltreatment
is
a
well-established
transdiagnostic
risk
factor
for
suicidal
ideation;
however,
previous
studies
on
their
association
in
schizophrenia
have
produced
highly
varied
results.
Moreover,
the
mechanism
linking
childhood
and
suicide
ideation
remains
unclear
schizophrenia.
Aims
This
cross-sectional
study
aimed
to
investigate
between
people
with
tested
whether
insomnia
mediated
this
relationship.
Method
Positive
Negative
Syndrome
Scale
(PANSS),
Insomnia
Severity
Index
(ISI),
Trauma
Questionnaire
–
Short
Form
Beck
Suicidal
Ideation
Inventory
were
employed.
Logistic
regression
mediation
analysis
performed.
Results
(a)
The
prevalence
of
ideation,
insomnia,
sexual
abuse,
emotional
neglect,
physical
abuse
neglect
was
10%
(
n
=
61),
18%
111),
11%
68),
25%
153),
6.3%
39),
17%
106)
39%
239),
respectively.
In
all,
52%
320)
reported
maltreatment;
(b)
patients
demonstrated
higher
maltreatment.
PANSS
depression
factor,
ISI,
lifetime
attempts
independently
associated
(c)
partially
effects
completely
ideation.
Conclusion
Our
calls
formal
assessments
schizophrenia,
which
might
help
identify
early.
addition,
interventions
targeting
reduce
among
who
experience
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
Background
Understanding
the
interplay
between
psychopathology
of
alcohol
withdrawal
syndrome
(AWS)
in
use
disorder
(AUD)
patients
may
improve
effectiveness
relapse
interventions
for
AUD.
Network
theory
mental
disorders
assumes
that
persist
not
a
common
functional
disorder,
but
from
sustained
feedback
loop
symptoms,
thereby
explaining
persistence
AWS
and
high
rate
The
current
study
aims
to
establish
network
AWS,
identify
its
core
symptoms
find
bridges
which
are
intervention
target
relieve
break
self-maintaining
cycle
Methods
Graphical
lasso
were
constructed
using
psychological
553
AUD
patients.
Global
structure,
centrality
indices,
cluster
coefficient,
bridge
symptom
used
transmission
pathways
different
clusters.
Results
results
revealed
that:
(1)
constitutes
stable
with
stability
coefficient
(CS)
0.21-0.75.
(2)
Anger
(Strength
=
1.52)
hostility
0.84)
emerged
as
highest
low
clustering
coefficient.
(3)
Hostility
mediates
aggression
anxiety;
anger
impulsivity
respectively.
Conclusions
be
considered
best
targets
researching
treating
AWS.
anxiety,
impulsiveness
independent
related
dimensions,
suggesting
neurobiological
bases
involved
play
similar
role
syndrome.
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 22, 2024
Background
This
study
aimed
to
identify
socio-demographic,
physiologic,
and
psychologic
related
factors
of
the
first-time
suicide
attempt
(FSA)
in
past
14
days
Chinese
adult
patients
with
first-episode
drug-naïve
(FEDN)
major
depressive
disorder
(MDD).
Methods
A
total
1718
FEDN
MDD
were
enrolled
this
cross-sectional
survey.
Depression,
anxiety
symptoms,
attempts
assessed.
Additionally,
biological
samples
collected
measured,
while
Logistic
regression
analysis
was
employed
explore
risk
for
FSA
among
patients.
Results
Among
attempters,
12.11%
(208
out
1718)
reported
experiencing
days.
showed
that
included
more
severe
symptoms
(OR=1.37,
95%CI:
1.28-1.48,
p
<0.001),
higher
levels
cholesterol
(TC)
(OR=1.42,
1.13-1.77,
=0.003),
elevated
thyroid-stimulating
hormone
(TSH)
(OR=1.13,
1.03-1.25,
=0.01).
The
model
exhibited
good
discriminatory
power
an
area
under
curve
(AUC)
0.82.
Conclusion
TSH
TC
are
likely
develop
These
short-term
(in
days)
may
serve
as
indicators
early
intervention.