{"title":"Daddy Issues: A Memoir – A Book Review","authors":"S. Chatorikar","doi":"10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_36_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_36_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":262035,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatry Spectrum","volume":"8 1‐2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139147045","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}
Kodikuthiyel Vijayan Binumon, S. Ezhumalai, Navaneetham Janardhana, Prabhat Kumar Chand
{"title":"Development and Validation of Brief Family Intervention for Young Adults with Substance Use Disorder: A Qualitative Study","authors":"Kodikuthiyel Vijayan Binumon, S. Ezhumalai, Navaneetham Janardhana, Prabhat Kumar Chand","doi":"10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_38_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_38_23","url":null,"abstract":"Substance abuse is more prevalent in young adults, putting them at risk for chronic use and early onset of dependence on substances. A well-documented relationship exists between substance use and poor family functioning. Traditional family intervention approaches are time-consuming. To develop a brief family intervention for parents of young adults with substance use disorder. A qualitative research design was used. Extensive literature searches and key informant interviews (face to face) with young adults (n = 5), their parents (n = 5), and mental health professionals (n = 5) were conducted. The interviews were audio recorded. A thematic analysis was conducted using Braun and Clarke’s six-step approach, and intervention strategies were identified by examining the themes. In addition, experts were consulted to ensure the content validity of the BFI. The BFI program combines psychoeducation and behavioral techniques for parents. BFI involves seven sessions with parents, 45–60 min each, over one week. The BFI sessions consisted of (1) Engagement and Assessment, (2) Healthy Family Functioning, (3) Psychoeducation, (4) Relapse Prevention, (5) Communication Skill Training, (6) Problem-Solving Skill Training, and (7) Parental Monitoring and Supervision. Considering all stakeholders’ perspectives, the BFI manual for young adults with substance use disorder has been developed. However, additional research is required to evaluate its feasibility and effectiveness.","PeriodicalId":262035,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatry Spectrum","volume":" 25","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139143182","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":"Brexpiprazole – Banishing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia","authors":"Ashvin Varadharajan, T. Issac","doi":"10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_27_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_27_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":262035,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatry Spectrum","volume":"2 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139145517","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":"Internet Addiction among Undergraduate Medical Students and Its Relationship with Alexithymia, Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in an Indian Medical College: A Cross-sectional Study","authors":"Suhas Bhargav Achatapalli Venkata Rao, Sanjana Ramanath Kangil, Narendra Kumar Muthugaduru Shivarudrappa","doi":"10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_33_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_33_23","url":null,"abstract":"Internet addiction (IA) is a rising issue, particularly among university students. The presence of comorbid psychiatric distress can worsen the impact of IA on academic and social functioning. Alexithymia, difficulty recognizing and expressing emotions may play a role in this relationship. This study aimed to assess the severity and association of IA, psychological distress, and alexithymia among undergraduate medical students in India. This was a cross-sectional study of 380 undergraduate medical students following convenience sampling, studying in Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI), Mysuru. Sociodemographic details were collected, and participants completed the Young’s Internet Addiction Test (IAT-20), Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21), and Toronto Alexithymia Scale-20 (TAS-20). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS-20. Descriptive statistics expressed as frequencies, means, and percentages. Qualitative data were analyzed using the Chi-square test to find out the association between two categorical variables. Spearman’s rank correlation test was used to find the correlation involving ordinal variables. Statistical significance was set at p<.05. About 45.7% were aged 18–20 years, male (58.4%), and from urban areas (54.2%). On IAT, 26.6% showed mild addiction, 11.6% had moderate addiction, and 1.3% had severe dependence. Psychological distress with 42.1% experienced depression, 42.4% anxiety, and 20.0% stress symptoms. In addition, 25.0% were classified as alexithymia. Significant correlations were found between grades of depression, anxiety, stress, and alexithymia with gender, residence, psychiatric illness in family, substance, and Internet use. The study population revealed a high prevalence of IA and psychiatric distress among undergraduate medical students. These findings highlight the need for interventions and support services targeting IA and related psychological distress among medical students.","PeriodicalId":262035,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatry Spectrum","volume":"122 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139145797","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":"Cognitive Benefits of Physical Activity in the Elderly: A Narrative Review","authors":"Aishwarya Ghosh, Tejaswini Jagtap, T. Issac","doi":"10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_40_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_40_23","url":null,"abstract":"A huge focus of research has been on the pharmacological trials to find drugs that work to stall the onset of age related cognitive decline and subsequent neurodegenerative disorders like dementia, but pharmacological interventions have not been able to help with cure and hence there has been a shift of focus to other nonpharmacological and behavioral interventions like physical activity (PA) along with the use of medications. There is moderate evidence supporting different forms of exercise for lowering the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. PA has positive effects on the global cognition of the elderly and helps maintain hippocampal volume. Aerobic exercise was found to be the most beneficial among different other forms of PA. Regular involvement in PA not only helps in the prevention and control of various diseases but also is increasingly recommended as a strategy to promote health and encourage the maintenance of functional capacity in the elderly. The main objective of this review is to discuss the effects of PA on brain health and cognitive functions of older adults from a psychophysiological perspective. Important underlying molecular mechanisms have also been discussed which would provide an idea of the biological basis of the same.","PeriodicalId":262035,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatry Spectrum","volume":" 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139142993","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 Vanguard of Psychiatry: Artificial Intelligence as a Catalyst for Change","authors":"Manik Inder Singh Sethi, C. Kumar, S. Math","doi":"10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_52_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_52_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":262035,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatry Spectrum","volume":" 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139143957","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":"Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: A Cinematic Journey Exploring Mental Health Themes: From Existentialism to Nihilism and Everything in Between","authors":"S. Krishnamurthy, Ayushi Bhardwaj, Mohan Sunil Kumar, Nitya Dhruve, Satya Gopal","doi":"10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_29_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_29_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":262035,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatry Spectrum","volume":" 29","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139144840","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":"Exploring the Latest Advances in Psychopharmacology: Highlights from the September 9 to 10, 2023, National CME","authors":"N. A. Uvais, A. M. A. U. Rahman","doi":"10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_43_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_43_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":262035,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatry Spectrum","volume":" 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139145274","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":"Is the United Kingdom’s National Health Service Encouraging Stigmatized, Discriminatory, Fragmented, and Expensive Specialist Psychiatric Care?","authors":"N. Manjunatha","doi":"10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_19_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_19_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":262035,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatry Spectrum","volume":" 27","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139143758","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":"Trihexyphenidyl Use Disorder and Withdrawal Syndrome","authors":"Tanve Garg, V. Rawat","doi":"10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_12_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jopsys.jopsys_12_23","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":262035,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Psychiatry Spectrum","volume":" 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139142613","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}