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{"title":"An Examination of the Factor Structure of the Jefferson Scale for Physician Empathy (JSPE) in Indian Clinicians.","authors":"Abhinav Chichra, Akhil Abhijnhan, Prathap Tharyan","doi":"10.1177/02537176251323853","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176251323853","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"02537176251323853"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11907580/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143648459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"EEG-based 3 Hz Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation in a Middle-aged Female Resulted in Remission from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.","authors":"Chandrasekhar Kammammettu, Aswin Kumar Mudunuru, Srinivas Kumar Gunthakandla, Sailaja B, Raga Lahari Ayyadevara, Venkata Ramana M","doi":"10.1177/02537176251321076","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176251321076","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"02537176251321076"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11907492/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143648461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Recurrent Acuphagia in a Patient with Schizophrenia: A Case Report.","authors":"Sandeep Grover, Namita Sharma, Sankie B Swer, Jayanta Samanta, Kumar Rajani Kant","doi":"10.1177/02537176251321378","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02537176251321378","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"02537176251321378"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11877454/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143566990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comments on \"Development and Validation of Hospital Mental Health Screen to Detect Psychiatric Morbidity in Medically Ill Patients in India\".","authors":"Roshan Lal Dewangan, Prasanta Kumar Roy","doi":"10.1177/02537176241308936","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02537176241308936","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"201-202"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11752135/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143028768","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reply to the Comments on \"Development and Validation of Hospital Mental Health Screen to Detect Psychiatric Morbidity in Medically Ill Patients in India\".","authors":"Roshan Sutar, Anuja Lahiri, Anindo Majumdar, Santosh K Chaturvedi, Manoj Sharma","doi":"10.1177/02537176241308943","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02537176241308943","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"203-204"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11744603/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143004680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Group Motivational Enhancement Therapy in Patients with Opioid Dependence (on Maintenance Treatment): Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Sudha Mishra, Sujita Kumar Kar, Amit Singh, Anil Nischal, Vivek Agarwal","doi":"10.1177/02537176241283384","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02537176241283384","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Relapse and treatment dropout are key challenges in opioid use disorder that need effective intervention strategies. Motivation enhancement therapy may be effective in improving opioid use disorder treatment outcomes.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the effectiveness of group motivational enhancement therapy (GMET) in patients with opioid dependence.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>It is an open-label, two-arm, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial (RCT). Participants include patients with opioid dependence and on opioid maintenance treatment, aged between 18 and 60 years. The intervention consists of six GMET sessions, each lasting about 45 minutes. Assessments will be conducted at four time points-baseline, six weeks, four months, and six months-using the Kessler psychological distress scale (K10), Recovery and Relapse Prevention Inventory Diagnostic (RAPID), WHO Quality of Life-BREF, Harm Reduction Self-Efficacy Questionnaire and Stage of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale for drugs (SOCRATES 8D).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The customized GMET approach tailored to the specific needs of the local population is expected to enhance the effectiveness and feasibility of the intervention and its implementation.</p>","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"173-178"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11572529/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142675600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Reconsideration of Small Sample Studies and Absence of Equipoise as Ethical Issues in Research.","authors":"Chittaranjan Andrade","doi":"10.1177/02537176241310814","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02537176241310814","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In studies such as randomized controlled trials (RCTs), ethical requirements, inter alia, are that the study should be powered to detect the smallest clinically significant difference between treatments, and that the treatment groups should be in equipoise at the start of the trial. This article provides examples of circumstances where small sample, potentially underpowered studies may be justifiable, and where RCTs of treatments that are not in equipoise may be considered appropriate. The concepts presented may be extendable from RCTs to other study designs, as well.</p>","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"187-189"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11744584/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143004622","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Underutilization of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): A Call for Urgent Attention.","authors":"Jagadisha Thirthalli","doi":"10.1177/02537176251317677","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02537176251317677","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"103-107"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11822778/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143432583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A National Epidemiologic Mixed-methods Study on Depression, Anxiety, Substance Use, Treatment Needs and Barriers and Facilitators to Treatment Among Medical Students.","authors":"Julio Torales, Anthon Torres, Martín Sánchez, Marcelo O'Higgins, Diego Amarilla, Andrew Molodynski, Tomás Caycho-Rodríguez, Antonio Ventriglio, João Mauricio Castaldelli-Maia, Iván Barrios, Red de Estudiantes Investigadores En Neurociencias","doi":"10.1177/02537176251316798","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176251316798","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Research on the mental health of medical students enrolled in Paraguayan universities has mainly examined the prevalence of anxiety and depression, with limited exploration of treatment access, barriers, and facilitators. Additionally, substance use, such as alcohol and other substances, is of significant concern because of its association with mental health issues. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, as well as to identify barriers and facilitators influencing medical students' access to mental health and substance use treatment in the Republic of Paraguay.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A national mixed-methods cross-sectional study was conducted with 532 medical students from public and private universities across the Republic of Paraguay. Data were collected via an online survey in 2024 using validated tools to measure mental health conditions, including alcohol and other substance use. Qualitative responses regarding barriers to and facilitators of treatment were categorized and analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings revealed high rates of anxiety (76.8%) and depression (39.3%). Substance use was also concerning, with 11.1% reporting alcohol-related problems and 1.9% reporting other substance-related problems. Barriers to seeking treatment included confidentiality concerns, stigma, and financial constraints, while facilitators included trust in the mental health system, emotional distress, and accessibility. Despite the availability of these services, many students felt unsupported by their universities.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Paraguayan universities must urgently address the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use, improve service accessibility, and build trust in the academic environment. Tackling these issues is crucial for safeguarding medical students' mental health and future.</p>","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"02537176251316798"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11869220/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143541059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychometric Properties of the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) Among Indian Youth.","authors":"Mahendra Kumar, Yanjana, Mahesh Kumar, Anisha Rajan","doi":"10.1177/02537176251315988","DOIUrl":"10.1177/02537176251315988","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The positive and negative affect schedule (PANAS) is widely used to assess positive (PA) and negative affect (NA). Despite its extensive global validation, its psychometric properties remain unexamined among the Indian youth population (IYP). This study aims to evaluate the structural validity, reliability (internal consistency), and criterion validity of the PANAS among IYP.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study involved 660 students (57.4% females, mean age 16.25 ± 2.79 years) from 10 educational institutions across five cities in [State name], India. Participants were selected using random sampling. They underwent a comprehensive assessment, including face-to-face semi-structured interviews using the PANAS, anxiety measures, depressive measures, and happiness measures. The SPSS (version 16) and JASP (version 0.14.1) software were used for reliability, validity, and factor analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) confirmed a two-independent-factor structure with satisfactory fitness indices (goodness-of-fit index [GFI] = 0.96; root mean square error of approximation = 0.07; standardized root mean square residual = 0.06). The PANAS factor loads ranged from 0.44 to 0.73. Internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) was 0.85 for PA and 0.83 for NA. Analyses showed adequate criterion validity.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings demonstrate adequate structural validity, internal consistency, and criterion validity of the PANAS, confirming its suitability for assessing effect in IYP. However, some indices in CFA suggest further refinement.</p>","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":" ","pages":"02537176251315988"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11847315/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143491898","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}