Vidya K L, S. Tripathi, B. Kumari, Sujita Kumar Kar
{"title":"Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the treatment of late-life depression: A scoping review","authors":"Vidya K L, S. Tripathi, B. Kumari, Sujita Kumar Kar","doi":"10.52095/gpa.2022.5106.1050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52095/gpa.2022.5106.1050","url":null,"abstract":"------------Abstract Objective: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a form of neuromodulation used to treat various neuropsychiatric disorders. The clinical utility of TMS in older adults with depression is less studied. This review was conducted to compile the study findings on the efficacy and adverse effects of TMS in later-life depression to elucidate gaps in the literature and formulate recommendations. Materials and methods: A search was conducted on PubMed, Scopus and Ovid databases with search terms based on the three domains of our research questions, namely „transcranial magnetic stimulation”, „depression”, and „later life”. All the articles published in English until June 2021 were incorporated and critically appraised after fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: A total of 643 articles were screened with title and abstract, and 41 were selected for full-text assessment. Finally, 26 articles were included after scrutiny and findings were tabulated. This consisted of 8 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), six open-label, one retrospective study, 4 case series and 7 case reports. Available findings in this area so far are mixed and inconc-lusive. Level I evidence for the use of TMS in later-life depression is lacking. Conclusion: Evidence regarding the efficacy of TMS in the treatment of depression in older adults lacks consistency in the outcomes, which warrants an urgent need for systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs on the use of TMS in later-life depression.","PeriodicalId":192360,"journal":{"name":"GLOBAL PSYCHIATRY ARCHIVES","volume":"116 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124171919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Title: Significant co-dependency, anxiety, depression and family burden among the caregivers of patients with opioid dependence syndrome: an observational study","authors":"Sudha Mishra, Sanju Pant, Sujita Kumar Kar","doi":"10.52095/gpa.2022.4425.1038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52095/gpa.2022.4425.1038","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":192360,"journal":{"name":"GLOBAL PSYCHIATRY ARCHIVES","volume":"120 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123693667","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Kar, S. Arafat, V. Menon, Pawan Sharma, Anamika Das, S. Perera, A. Shankar
{"title":"A bibliometric analysis of Koro syndrome","authors":"S. Kar, S. Arafat, V. Menon, Pawan Sharma, Anamika Das, S. Perera, A. Shankar","doi":"10.52095/gp.2022.4460.1039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52095/gp.2022.4460.1039","url":null,"abstract":"------------Abstract Objective: Koro is a culture-bound syndrome that primarily affects males in China, South Asia and Africa. Our objective was to perform a bibliometric analysis of the available published literature on koro, to date. Materials and methods: The Scopus database was searched, from inception, for publications on koro using a combination of terms “koro syndrome” or “genital retraction”. The available articles were screened to identify those relevant. Results: A total of 62 relevant articles were found in the Scopus database and included in the study. The majority (n=46;74.2%) of these were original articles. Then medicine (n=61;98%) followed by psychology (n=8; 12.9%) were the common originating specialities for research on koro. The oldest publication was in 1973; the maximum number of publications was in 1990 (n=6;9.68%,) followed by 2005 (n=5;8.06%). The British Journal of Psychiatry published the maximum number of articles on koro (n=6). The Culture, Medicine, and Psychiatry, Journal of Urology and Medicine Clinica had 3(4.8%) publications each. A total of 131 authors from 67 institutes and 24 countries contributed to research output on koro; of them, most publications were from the US (n=10). Conclusion: Although koro is a well-known entity, the number of publications on koro is scarce, sporadic and not globally representative.","PeriodicalId":192360,"journal":{"name":"GLOBAL PSYCHIATRY ARCHIVES","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126065805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Arafat, Syeda Ayat-e-Zainab Ali, Tamkeen Saleem, D. Banerjee, Rakesh Singh, A. Baminiwatta, S. Shoib
{"title":"Academic psychiatry journals in South Asian countries: most from India, none from Afghanistan, Bhutan and the Maldives","authors":"S. Arafat, Syeda Ayat-e-Zainab Ali, Tamkeen Saleem, D. Banerjee, Rakesh Singh, A. Baminiwatta, S. Shoib","doi":"10.52095/gp.2021.4395.1036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52095/gp.2021.4395.1036","url":null,"abstract":"----Abstract Objective: As journals play a crucial role in the dissemination of knowledge, reviewing the psychiatry journals would illustrate the current status of mental health research. Aims: We aimed to identify and assess the academic journals within South Asia that focus on psychiatry. Methods: We searched on Google to identify the currently functioning psychiatry journals from South Asian countries. We used “psychiatry journals in South Asia” and “mental health journals in South Asia” as search terms. We also searched by individual country names (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka). Results: A total of 20 psychiatry journals were identified and reviewed from five countries; one each from Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, while 16 journals were from India. Only three journals (15%) are indexed in PubMed, four journals (20%) in Scopus, and one in Web of Science inclusively. Major indexation was only found in the journals from India. The Indian Journal of Psychiatry appears to be the oldest and currently leading mental health journal in the region. Conclusion: The review revealed that South Asia has a noticeable deficit in a high-quality academic research publishing system in psychiatry despite the region holding about a quarter of the global population.","PeriodicalId":192360,"journal":{"name":"GLOBAL PSYCHIATRY ARCHIVES","volume":"85 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130378368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Observation of Rare Psychosocial and Mental Health Symptoms in ISIS Psychiatric Patients: A Pilot Study Among ISIS Affiliates","authors":"D. Ahmed","doi":"10.52095/gpa.2022.4505.1042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52095/gpa.2022.4505.1042","url":null,"abstract":"------------Abstract Objective: The invasion of Iraq and Syria by the so-called “Islamic State of Iraq and Syria” (ISIS) began in 2014. Millions of people were displaced and forced to migrate as a result, they suffered from mental and emotional disorders. The purpose of this pilot study is to assess ISIS psychiatric patients and report on possible unusual psychosocial symptoms that may occur among them . Materials and methods: This is a multicentre study which includes 18 patients from different mental health facilities at different IDP camps in Ninewa – nine former ISIS members and nine general control group suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The purpose of this study was to screen for unusual signs and symptoms using a semi-structured interview and a mental health assessment . Results: There were a total of nine patients from ISIS affiliates, with an average age of 29 years. The ISIS patients met the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-V) diagnostic criteria for MDD, PTSD, and unusual psychosocial symptoms, but only the control group met the DSM-V diagnostic criteria for general mental illnesses, not unusual psychosocial symptoms. This is the first time that uncommon psychosocial symptoms including low self-esteem, dread, suicidal thoughts, aggressive behaviour, self-blaming, isolation, and concealing identity have been identified among ISIS psychiatric patients. Conclusion: Extremist groups, particularly ISIS affiliates, are thought to have a considerable prevalence rate of uncommon symptoms, which are thought to be unique to them. Future studies should be encouraged to learn more about these unique and unusual psychosocial characteristics in order to promote research among radical groups and develop a more effective therapy, and it might be recognized as a novel syndrome.","PeriodicalId":192360,"journal":{"name":"GLOBAL PSYCHIATRY ARCHIVES","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126680790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. Baldaçara, A. Meleiro, J. Quevedo, H. Vallada, A. D. da Silva
{"title":"Epidemiology of suicides in Brazil: a systematic review","authors":"L. Baldaçara, A. Meleiro, J. Quevedo, H. Vallada, A. D. da Silva","doi":"10.52095/gp.2022.4377.1035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52095/gp.2022.4377.1035","url":null,"abstract":"------Abstract Objective: Find and review data about suicide prevalence and incidence in Brazil. Materials and methods: This is a systematic review that used PRISMA protocol and has PROSPERO registration at the number CRD42021288299. Using PubMed, Scielo databases, Brazilian Ministry of Health, and World Health Organization (WHO) documents, 245 manuscripts (metaanalysis, systematic reviews, cohorts, cross-sectional, and government documents) published from 2010 to 2021 were initially selected, of which 46 remained in the review. The risk of bias was assessed by the Cochrane Bias Risk Assessment tool. Results: The data showed that suicide rates in Brazil range between 4.6 and 6.6 per 100,000 inhabitants, from 2000 to 2020. It showed an increased risk of death from suicide in all regions of Brazil, highlighting the South and Midwest. Overall, suicide in Brazil is more prevalent among those aged 15 to 45 years (and there is an increase in adolescent mortality rates), unmarried, males, and those who present mental disorders, and this is associated with unemployment and economic deprivation. Indigenous people have elevated levels of suicide compared to non-indigenous people. Hanging and poisoning were the most common methods used and the suicide most often happen at home. Portuguese publications were included in the present work. All studies published in the different periods were included. Some biases were observed: some studies had restricted eligibility criteria and different measures, others failed to adequately control confound variables. We protected the quality of this research paper by excluding studies where bias could compromise interpretation. Conclusion: The consolidated information from this present systematic review about suicidal behaviour in Brazil may contribute to the assessment of the current situation and future planning of public health interventions, especially better prevention efforts.","PeriodicalId":192360,"journal":{"name":"GLOBAL PSYCHIATRY ARCHIVES","volume":"70 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129757863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sumeet Gupta, U. Khastgir, O. Onwuchekwa, I. Varvari
{"title":"Monitoring the Adverse Effects of Psychotropic drugs – Need for An Evidence-Based Approach","authors":"Sumeet Gupta, U. Khastgir, O. Onwuchekwa, I. Varvari","doi":"10.52095/gpa.2022.4362.1034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52095/gpa.2022.4362.1034","url":null,"abstract":"--------------Abstract Psychotropic drugs (those that affect a person’s mental state) are frequently associated with adverse effects. For many physical adverse effects, it is necessary to do baseline blood tests to avoid giving medication to patients who are at a high risk of particular adverse effects and to monitor blood tests to either avoid or manage specific adverse effects. Most treatment guidelines recommend blood tests to monitor the adverse effects of psychotropic drugs. However, most of the recommendations from commonly used practice guidelines are based on expert opinions and low levels of scientic evidence leading to wide variations in recommendations This area is a clinically significant area which has not received due attentions from clinicaians and researchers alike... In this review, we have compared blood test monitoring recommendations, by various national and international treatment guidelines, of commonly used psychotropic drugs such as antipsychotic drugs,and mood stabilising drugs This is a narrative review, in which we have critically appraised the recommendations and highlighted the need for evidence-based monitoring of adverse effects of psychotropic drugs. Finally, we have made suggestions to make the monitoring recommendations more scientifically valid and meaningful.","PeriodicalId":192360,"journal":{"name":"GLOBAL PSYCHIATRY ARCHIVES","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116941948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Russo, N. Jovanović, F. Uka, J. Konjufca, Dashamir Berxulli, Aliriza Arenliu
{"title":"Women with schizophrenia have worse clinical presentation compared to their men counterpart in Kosovo: a cross-sectional study","authors":"M. Russo, N. Jovanović, F. Uka, J. Konjufca, Dashamir Berxulli, Aliriza Arenliu","doi":"10.52095/gp.2022.4548.1043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52095/gp.2022.4548.1043","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":192360,"journal":{"name":"GLOBAL PSYCHIATRY ARCHIVES","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124096143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Arafat, A. Ahmad, A. Saeed, Omar Feizi, Fahimeh Saeed, V. Menon, S. Kar, S. Shoib
{"title":"Quality of Online Media Reporting of Suicidal Behavior in Iran during COVID-19 pandemic in Reference to the World Health Organization Guidelines","authors":"S. Arafat, A. Ahmad, A. Saeed, Omar Feizi, Fahimeh Saeed, V. Menon, S. Kar, S. Shoib","doi":"10.52095/gpa.2022.4883.1047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52095/gpa.2022.4883.1047","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":192360,"journal":{"name":"GLOBAL PSYCHIATRY ARCHIVES","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123121496","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The study of mental illness in Iraq and its common trends: A systematic review","authors":"D. Ahmed","doi":"10.52095/gp.2022.3774.1026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52095/gp.2022.3774.1026","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":192360,"journal":{"name":"GLOBAL PSYCHIATRY ARCHIVES","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132794662","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}