BMC Psychiatry publishes original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders, as well as related molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology. All research articles in BMC Psychiatry, and other BioMed Central journals, are made available under an open access license, allowing free access, redistribution and reuse.
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Bipolar Disorder and Dopamine Dysfunction: An Indirect Approach Focusing on Tardive Movement Syndromes in a Naturalistic Setting
Results of a 2-year observational study on the outcomes of pharmacologic treatment for acute mania.
Journal Article, April 2009
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Discrepant Comorbidity Between Minority and White Suicides: a National Multiple Cause-of-death Analysis
Research on discrepant comorbidity among minority and white suicides has found that mental and physical health is as poor in ethnic suicides as in white suicides.
Journal Article, March 2009
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A Survey of Inhalant Use Disorders Among Delinquent Youth: Prevalence, Clinical Features, and Latent Structure of DSM-IV Diagnostic Criteria
The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of inhalant use among antisocial youth.
Journal Article, March 2009
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The Effect of Antipsychotic Medication on Sexual Function and Serum Prolactin Levels in Community-treated Schizophrenic Patients: Results From the Schizophrenia Trial of Aripiprazole (STAR) Study
This study evaluated the effects of antipsychotic medication on both sexual function and prolactin levels in schizophrenic patients.
Journal Article, December 2008
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Prompt Letters To Reduce Non-Attendance: Applying Evidence Based Practice
Trials have shown that prompting letters sent to patients led to a decrease in non-attendance rates. This evidence based practice was applied in a community mental health setting to evaluate impact.
Journal Article, November 2008
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Putative Psychosis Genes in the Prefrontal Cortex: Combined Analysis of Gene Expression Microarrays
This study demonstrates the advantages of cross-study analysis in detecting consensus changes in gene expression across multiple microarray studies.
Journal Article, November 2008
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Early Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy to Prevent Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Related Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The aim of this review was to provide an updated evaluation of the effectiveness of early trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural therapy on the prevention of PTSD in high risk populations.
Journal Article, September 2008
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Managing Deliberate Self-Harm in Young People: An Evaluation of a Training Program Developed for School Welfare Staff Using A Longitudinal Research Design
This study aimed to design, deliver and evaluate a training course specifically for school staff on how to help young people who self-harm.
Journal Article, September 2008
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The Co-Administration of Quetiapine or Placebo to Cognitive-Behavior Therapy in Treatment Refractory Depression: A Preliminary Trial
The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the concomitant administration of quetiapine or placebo, to cognitive-behavior therapy in treatment refractory depression.
Journal Article, August 2008
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A Systematic Review of Mental Disorder, Suicide, and Deliberate Self Harm in Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual People
Lesbian, gay and bisexual people may be at higher risk of mental disorders than heterosexual people.
Journal Article, August 2008
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Stress Load During Childhood Affects Psychopathology in Psychiatric Patients
This study aims at verifying the relationship for stressful experiences during developmental periods by screening stress load across psychiatric patients compared to healthy patients.
Journal Article, July 2008
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First Aid Strategies That are Helpful to Young People Developing a Mental Disorder: Beliefs of Health Professionals Compared to Young People and Parents
The best ways for a member of the public to respond when someone in their social network develops a mental disorder.
Journal Article, June 2008
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Relaxation Training for Anxiety: A Ten-Years Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Relaxation techniques represent one of the most used approaches in anxiety management worldwide. How effective is relaxation in treating anxiety disorders and in reducing anxiety in general?
Journal Article, June 2008
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Estimated Pre-Morbid IQ Effects on Cognitive and Functional Outcomes in Alzheimer Disease: A Longitudinal Study in a Treated Cohort
Does cognitive reserve impact cognition and activities of daily living after Alzheimer's is diagnosed? How about subsequent course of disease? Is pre-morbid IQ a useful measure of cognitive reserve?
Journal Article, April 2008
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Development of Mental Health First Aid Guidelines for Suicidal Ideation and Behaviour: A Delphi Study
Few people have the knowledge and skills needed to assist a highly distressed person. How can guidelines geared to first aiders allow them to encourage a suicidal person to seek professional help?
Journal Article, March 2008
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Factor Analysis of the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale in a Large Sample of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder in Primary Care
Depression is underdiagnosed and undertreated in primary care. Using Zung self-rating depression scale, what are the symptomatic dimensions of depression in major depressive disorder patients in PC?
Journal Article, January 2008
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Can Pill Placebo Augment Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Panic Disorder?
Does adding pill-placebo to specific psychotherapy enhance its effectiveness? How does psychotherapy alone compare with psychotherapy plus pill placebo in the treatment for panic disorder?
Journal Article, December 2007
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Measuring Cognitive Insight in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder: A Comparative Study
The Beck Cognitive Insight Scale (BCIS) has been developed and validated for patients with schizophrenia. Could the psychometric qualities of the BCIS also work for bipolar disorder patients?
Journal Article, December 2007
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Group Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Japanese Patients With Social Anxiety Disorder: Preliminary Outcomes and Their Predictors
Can cognitive behavior therapy achieve comparable treatment outcomes for Japanese social anxiety disorder patients? Are Western psychological therapies effective and acceptable in non-Western cultures
Journal Article, December 2007
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Item Response Analysis of the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale
What characterizes the performance of individual items from the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale at both the severity and symptom levels with the goal of identifying areas for improvement?
Journal Article, November 2007
