Psychiatric Morbidity Is Overrepresented in Young Girls at High Risk of Developing Anorexia Nervosa
ABSTRACT Objective Psychiatric comorbidity frequently presents in anorexia nervosa (AN). Yet, the premorbid mental health status is relatively unknown. The aim of this study was to map out psychiatric morbidity and psychopathology among girls at familial high risk (FHR) of developing AN, thereby detecting possible underlying vulnerabilities preceding ...
Karin Dahlin +3 more
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An Empirical Examination of the Associations Among Crystal Methamphetamine Use History, Posttraumatic Stress Symptom Severity, and Perceived Social Support [PDF]
Social support functions as a protective factor against the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Crystal methamphetamine use, however, is associated with a decrease in Social functioning.
Dutton, Courtney Elaine
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Abstract Objective Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is more prevalent in epilepsy than in the general population. However, it remains unclear whether this association is specific to epilepsy or a broader consequence of experiencing unpredictable acute episodes within chronic diseases.
Lisa‐Dounia Soncin +9 more
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Abstract High‐frequency oscillations (HFOs) were discovered more than 20 years ago, and since then they have been studied intensively in the context of epilepsy. HFOs encompass a broad spectrum of oscillations, typically ranging from 80 Hz to several kHz, that include both normal and pathological oscillations, documented in people with epilepsy and ...
Christos Panagiotis Lisgaras +6 more
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Exploration of a cognitive model to predict post-traumatic stress symptoms following childbirth [PDF]
Women can suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following childbirth. This study investigated the application of a cognitive model to PTS symptoms following childbirth and explored the addition of social support to the model.
Agar +46 more
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Sleeping with pleasant odours was associated with improved cued odour identification, particularly in the sandalwood group. Subjective night‐time awakenings showed a descriptive decrease. EEG data did not reveal robust changes in sleep architecture, though exploratory analyses suggested potential benefits for individuals with poorer baseline sleep ...
Zetian Li +4 more
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A randomised controlled pilot study: the effectiveness of narrative exposure therapy with adult survivors of the Sichuan earthquake [PDF]
Background: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a common psychological reaction after large-scale natural disasters. Given the number of people involved and shortage of resources in any major disaster, brief, pragmatic and easily trainable ...
Cox, Tom, Hunt, N., Zang, Y.
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A longitudinal study of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and its relationship with coping skill and locus of control in adolescents after an earthquake in China. [PDF]
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Post-traumatic stress disorder is a common psychological maladaptation among adolescents after undergoing an earthquake. Knowledge about the prevalence and maintenance of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and the changes of ...
Weiqing Zhang +4 more
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Research progress on the role of inflammatory mediators in the pathogenesis of epilepsy
In the central nervous system, activated immune cells lead to the overproduction of inflammatory mediators through the corresponding signal pathway. Under the stimulation of inflammatory factors, neuroinflammation ultimately occurs. Overexpression of inflammatory mediators and activated immunocytes plays an important role in the emergence and ...
Yue Yu, Fei‐Ji Sun
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Posttraumatic stress disorder is a heterogeneous disorder with disturbances in hyperarousal or avoidance behaviors and intrusive or reexperiencing thoughts.
Carissa N. Weis +4 more
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