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{"title":"Structural Validity of the Diagnostic Interview for Internet Addiction Scale for Clinical Samples in Korean Children and Adolescents: Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis.","authors":"Mi-Sun Lee, Jung-Seok Choi, Yong-Sil Kweon, Soo-Young Bhang","doi":"10.30773/pi.2024.0145","DOIUrl":"10.30773/pi.2024.0145","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to validate the reliability and validity of the Diagnostic Interview for the Internet Addiction Scale (DIA) among Korean children and adolescents in the clinical setting.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We collected the clinical data from university hospitals in South Korea and 194 children and adolescents (aged 7-18 years) completed the questionnaire. The content validity was conducted on 10 items of the DIA and an internal consistency test was performed for the verification of reliability.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants on average, aged 13.17 years (standard deviation=2.46), and 75.3% (n=146) were boys. The DIA was highly correlated with the scores of the Korean scale for Internet addiction for adolescents, Young's Internet Addiction Test, Internet addiction proneness scale for children and adolescents. The overall sampling suitability of the 10-item scale was tested using the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin, resulting in a high value of 0.861. The DIA revealed a two-factor structure and the Cronbach's alpha correlation coefficient for the total scale was 0.806. Confirmatory factor analysis showed an acceptable model fit (root-mean square error of approximation=0.058, comparative fit index=0.950, and Tucker-Lewis Index=0.919).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The DIA may suggest in-depth-scale examinations of the factors that influence Internet addiction. We may expect that DIA would be used efficiently for the diagnosing of Internet addiction and further studies for the assessment.</p>","PeriodicalId":21164,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatry Investigation","volume":"22 2","pages":"167-174"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11878136/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143524240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Multidimensional Comparison of Methylphenidate and Atomoxetine in the Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children, a 12-Week, Open-Label, Head-to-Head Clinical Trial.","authors":"Lin Chen, Wenran Du","doi":"10.30773/pi.2024.0204","DOIUrl":"10.30773/pi.2024.0204","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To compare the treatment efficacy of methylphenidate and atomoxetine on core symptoms, behavioral and emotional problems, and executive function in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sixty children with ADHD diagnosed by the fifth edition Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in Tangshan Maternal and Child Health Hospital from 2023 to 2024 were randomly divided into methylphenidate and atomoxetine groups. Core symptoms were assessed using the Parent Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham, Version IV Scale (SNAP-IV) and Integrated Visual and Auditory Continuous Performance Test (IVA-CPT). Behavioral and emotional problems were administered via the Conners Parent Symptom Questionnaire (PSQ) and executive function was evaluated utilizing the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST) and Digit Span Test (DST). All data were analyzed using SPSS 26.00 to identify discrepancies.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>When contrasted with the methylphenidate and atomoxetine groups at 12 weeks, their mean efficiency was no significant disparity (p>0.05). Notable statistical differences were evident in IVA-CPT, the inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity of SNAP-IV, and the psychosomatic disorder, anxiety, and hyperactivity-impulsivity of PSQ (p<0.05), yet in hyperactivity index, conduct, and learning difficulties of PSQ (p>0.05). No statistical significance was attributed to DST and the number of completed categories in WCST (p>0.05) but to response errors and perseverative errors (p<0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although both methylphenidate and atomoxetine are capable of effectively ameliorating ADHD, methylphenidate demonstrates a superior ability to improve core symptoms of ADHD, as well as address conduct problems, cognitive transfer abilities, and frontal lobe function in pediatric patients. Conversely, atomoxetine is the best choice for cases comorbid with anxiety.</p>","PeriodicalId":21164,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatry Investigation","volume":"22 2","pages":"140-147"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11878140/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143524218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Personality Typing and Body Dissatisfaction in Korean Young Adults: Which Personality Type Is More Dissatisfied With Their Body Image?","authors":"Solee Han, Hyun Seung Chee","doi":"10.30773/pi.2024.0234","DOIUrl":"10.30773/pi.2024.0234","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Previous studies showed that personality traits, which influences self-perception, anger expression and coping mechanisms, are associated with body dissatisfaction in various ways. However, few studies investigated the role of personality traits on body dissatisfaction in Korea. The aim of this study was to identify specific personality characteristics associated with body dissatisfaction and categorize participants into subgroups of potential clinical significance.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In total, 345 adults in Korea completed the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Examination Self-Report, HEXACO Personality-Inventory-Revised, paranoia, borderline features, antisocial features of the Personality Assessment Inventory, the Ways of Coping Checklist, and the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory. Cluster analysis was performed to categorize participants.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>It showed that major contributing factors of body dissatisfaction among young adults were identity problems, anger in, and resentment. Cluster analysis resulted in three personality types, cluster 1 exhibited introverted and lack of ability to cope with stress and control anger, cluster 2 was characterized by honesty, humility, extraversion, amiability, and conscientiousness, and cluster 3 displayed socially aversive behavior, highly emotional traits, and passive coping skills. Cluster 2 was associated with lower body dissatisfaction compared to cluster 1 and 3.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study indicates the pivotal role of personality traits in understanding and addressing body dissatisfaction. Identification of specific personality types offers insights for tailored treatment strategies, suggesting potential implications for treatment outcomes and prognosis. Clinicians should also be aware of the body dissatisfaction when seeing patients with introverted, socially aversive, emotional personality traits or who lack ability to manage stress and anger.</p>","PeriodicalId":21164,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatry Investigation","volume":"22 2","pages":"186-195"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11878145/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143524222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Differences Between Adolescent Depression and Healthy Controls in Biomarkers Associated With Immune or Inflammatory Processes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Jiao Li, Yan Zhang, Ning Yang, Jing Du, Pule Liu, Wenchong Dai, Qiangli Dong","doi":"10.30773/pi.2024.0295","DOIUrl":"10.30773/pi.2024.0295","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Adolescent depression is a highly prevalent and disabling mental disorder with unclear pathophysiology and unfavorable treatment outcomes. Recent efforts have been focusing on searching for biomarkers as specific indicators of adolescent depression. We performed a systematic literature review and meta-analysis, specifically including studies with healthy control groups as an inclusion criterion. This approach helps to avoid confounding factors and provides more accurate results regarding the inflammatory and immune biomarkers associated with adolescent depression.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Three electronic databases were searched for studies comparing the means and changes in the biomarkers between depressed adolescent patients and healthy controls published in English until February 2024. Two authors independently performed the screening, quality assessment, and data extraction of the studies. A meta-analysis was conducted on outcomes reported by two or more studies using a random-effects model and presented Forrest plots and test statistics (I2) for heterogeneity analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nine studies were included in the review, including seven case-control studies and two cross-sectional studies. These studies included 24 target biomarkers, 13 of which were quantified in 2 or more studies. Compared to the healthy controls, the depressed adolescents had significantly higher values in ten indicators. Additionally, the depressed adolescents had lower procalcitonin levels than the healthy controls. The two groups showed no significant differences in the remaining 13 biomarkers.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our findings offer fresh insights into the pathophysiology of inflammatory and immune aspects of adolescent depression and provide helpful guidance in developing targeted and effective intervention and prevention strategies to address adolescent depression.</p>","PeriodicalId":21164,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatry Investigation","volume":"22 2","pages":"119-129"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11878143/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143523540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Transdermal Trigeminal Electrical Neuromodulation Improves Insomnia Symptoms and Sleep Efficiency in Elderly Patients: Case Series.","authors":"Suhyung Kim, Sheng-Min Wang, Dong Woo Kang, Sunghwan Kim, Hyun Kook Lim, Yoo Hyun Um","doi":"10.30773/pi.2024.0167","DOIUrl":"10.30773/pi.2024.0167","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21164,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatry Investigation","volume":"22 2","pages":"218-220"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11878135/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143524244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association of Rapidly Elevated Plasma Tau Protein With Cognitive Decline in Patients With Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease.","authors":"Che-Sheng Chu, Yu-Kai Lin, Chia-Lin Tsai, Yueh-Feng Sung, Chia-Kuang Tsai, Guan-Yu Lin, Chien-An Ko, Yi Liu, Chih-Sung Liang, Fu-Chi Yang","doi":"10.30773/pi.2024.0094","DOIUrl":"10.30773/pi.2024.0094","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Whether elevation in plasma levels of amyloid and tau protein biomarkers are better indicators of cognitive decline than higher baseline levels in patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) remains understudied.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We included 67 participants with twice testing for AD-related plasma biomarkers via immunomagnetic reduction (IMR) assays (amyloid beta [Aβ]1-40, Aβ1-42, total tau [t-Tau], phosphorylated tau [p-Tau] 181, and alpha-synuclein [α-Syn]) and the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) over a 1-year interval. We examined the correlation between biomarker levels (baseline vs. longitudinal change) and annual changes in the MMSE scores. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was conducted to compare the biomarkers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After adjustment, faster cognitive decline was correlated with lower baseline levels of t-Tau (β=0.332, p=0.030) and p-Tau 181 (β=0.369, p=0.015) and rapid elevation of t-Tau (β=-0.330, p=0.030) and p-Tau 181 levels (β=-0.431, p=0.004). However, the levels (baseline and longitudinal changes) of Aβ1-40, Aβ1-42, and α-Syn were not correlated with cognitive decline. aMCI converters had lower baseline levels of p-Tau 181 (p=0.002) but larger annual changes (p=0.001) than aMCI non-converters. The change in p-Tau 181 levels showed better discriminatory capacity than the change in t-Tau levels in terms of identifying AD conversion in patients with aMCI, with an area under curve of 86.7% versus 72.2%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We found changes in p-Tau 181 levels may be a suitable biomarker for identifying AD conversion.</p>","PeriodicalId":21164,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatry Investigation","volume":"22 2","pages":"130-139"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11878146/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143524306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diabetes Is Positively Associated With High Risk of Depression in Korean Cervical Cancer Patients: Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010-2021.","authors":"Seon-Mi Lee, Daun Shin, Aeran Seol, Sanghoon Lee, Hyun-Woong Cho, Kyung-Jin Min, Jin-Hwa Hong, Jae-Kwan Lee, Nak-Woo Lee, Jae-Yun Song, Won Jun Choi","doi":"10.30773/pi.2024.0222","DOIUrl":"10.30773/pi.2024.0222","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Objective of this study is to evaluate the association between high risk of depression and metabolic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia in Korean cervical cancer patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 330 women with cervical cancer were included in this study, using data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2010 to 2021. Participants were categorized into two groups-high risk of depression and non-depression-based on their answers to survey items related to depression. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the influence of metabolic diseases on high risk of depression in patients with cervical cancer.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 78 (23.64%) and 252 (76.36%) women were classified into the high risk of depression and non-depression groups, respectively. In multivariate logistic regression analysis adjusting for age, menopausal status, and smoking status, diabetes was associated with an odds ratio of 2.47 (95% confidence interval: 1.205, 5.071) for high risk of depression in cervical cancer patients. However, among the metabolic diseases, hypertension, and dyslipidemia were not associated with high risk of depression in patients with cervical cancer.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study suggests that diabetes may be associated with a increased risk of high risk of depression in cervical cancer patients. Therefore, appropriate treatment of diabetes in cervical cancer patients may contribute to lowering the risk of depression in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":21164,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatry Investigation","volume":"22 1","pages":"57-65"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11788831/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143067592","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Temperamental and Neurocognitive Predictors in Korean Basketball League Draft Selection.","authors":"Kyungjin Oh, Jea Woog Lee, Kyung Doo Kang, Doug Hyun Han","doi":"10.30773/pi.2024.0298","DOIUrl":"10.30773/pi.2024.0298","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study hypothesized that physical status, temperament and characteristics, and neurocognitive functions of basketball players could predict the result of Korean Basketball League (KBL) draft selection.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We recruited the number of 89 college elite basketball players (KBL selection, n=44; non-KBL selection, n=45), and the number of 82 age-matched healthy comparison subjects who major in sports education in college. All participants were assessed with the Temperament and Character Inventory, Sports Anxiety Scales, Beck Depression Inventory, Perceived Stress Scale-10, Trail Making Test, and Computerized Neuro-cognitive Test for Emotional Perception and Mental Rotation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Current results showed that physical status, temperament and characteristics, and neurocognitive functions of college basketball players could predict the KBL draft selection. Among temperament and characteristics, novelty seeking and reward dependence were associated with KBL draft selection. The basketball performances including average scores and average rebound were associated with Emotional Perception and Mental Rotation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In order to be a good basketball player for a long time, it was confirmed that temperamental factors and neurocognitive factors were very closely related. Furthermore, it is also judged that these results can be used as basic data to predict potential professional basketball players.</p>","PeriodicalId":21164,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatry Investigation","volume":"22 1","pages":"66-74"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11788842/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143067647","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Role of Knowledge and Personal Experience in Shaping Stigma Associated With COVID-19 and Mental Illness.","authors":"Ji-Min Yoo, Ju-Wan Kim, Seon-Young Kim, Seunghyong Ryu, Ju-Yeon Lee, Sook-In Jung, Jae-Min Kim, Sung-Wan Kim","doi":"10.30773/pi.2024.0264","DOIUrl":"10.30773/pi.2024.0264","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Stigma influences perceptions of mental illness and novel diseases like coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), often impeding healthcare access despite advancements in medical treatment. This study compares the stigma associated with COVID-19 and mental illness to identify factors that could help reduce stigma.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An online survey was conducted in May 2023 among 1,500 participants aged 19 to 65 in South Korea, using a panel from Embrain, an online survey service. The survey assessed stigma and distress related to COVID-19 and mental illness using a validated questionnaire. It collected demographic and clinical data, evaluated COVID-19-related stigma, fear, and knowledge, and measured prejudice and attitudes toward psychiatric treatment. Personality traits were assessed using the Big Five Inventory (BFI)-10. Factors significantly associated with stigma scores were entered into linear regression analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>COVID-19-related stigma scores were significantly negatively correlated with knowledge of COVID-19 and positively correlated with fear of infection and age. Individuals with a history of COVID-19 infection had significantly lower scores on COVID-19-related stigma. Similarly, mental illness stigma was negatively correlated with knowledge of psychiatric treatment and positively correlated with age, as well as conscientiousness and neuroticism in the BFI. Personal experience with individuals with mental illness was associated with significantly lower stigma scores.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study suggests that the mechanism-making stigma was similar in cases of traditional mental illness and a novel infectious disease. Both cognitive and experiential factors influence stigma. Educating the public about the disease and enabling interactions with affected individuals emerge as effective strategies for stigma reduction.</p>","PeriodicalId":21164,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatry Investigation","volume":"22 1","pages":"110-116"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11788834/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143066689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Validity and Reliability of the Korean Version of Gotland Male Depression Scale.","authors":"Jung Yeon Moon, Seong Yoon Kim, Seungheon Yang, Seoyoung Yoon","doi":"10.30773/pi.2024.0119","DOIUrl":"10.30773/pi.2024.0119","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Despite lower depression rates in men than in women, men's suicide rates are significantly higher, suggesting potential gaps in depression screening. Rutz et al. developed the Gotland Male Depression Scale (GMDS), which includes symptoms commonly associated with male depression. This study was conducted to validate the Korean version of the GMDS (K-GMDS).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The K-GMDS, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and outpatient records of 233 new patients at the outpatient psychiatry department of Catholic University Hospital in Daegu from February and May 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. Internal consistency was measured using Cronbach's α, and external validity was tested by analyzing the scale's correlation with the PHQ-9. The screening capacity of the K-GMDS was tested based on the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, sensitivity, specificity, and overall accuracy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 233 patients, 42.6% (n=98) were classified to the depression group. Cronbach's α was 0.92, and external validity was established with a Pearson's correlation coefficient of 0.83 between the total score of the K-GMDS and the PHQ-9. While there were no significant differences in the area under the ROC curve between the K-GMDS and the PHQ-9, the K-GMDS had better sensitivity, specificity, and overall accuracy in screening depressive symptoms among men compared to the PHQ-9.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The K-GMDS exhibits satisfactory reliability and validity in psychiatric outpatient settings and outperforms the PHQ-9 in screening for depression among men. This study will be useful in developing male depression scales that are currently unavailable in South Korea.</p>","PeriodicalId":21164,"journal":{"name":"Psychiatry Investigation","volume":"22 1","pages":"102-109"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11788832/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143067253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}