Soins PsychiatriePub Date : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-04-20DOI: 10.1016/j.spsy.2026.03.009
Claire Liné, Monique Ostermeyer
{"title":"[The treatment of psychological trauma in question].","authors":"Claire Liné, Monique Ostermeyer","doi":"10.1016/j.spsy.2026.03.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.spsy.2026.03.009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Clémence Masson, Dorothée Thouvenin, and David Fernandes all work at the Nancy Regional University Hospital Center. They specialize in the field of psychological trauma. Their presentation of their work and activities at the Maison de la Résilience (House of Resilience) and the Neuropsychiatric Care Unit is highly informative.</p>","PeriodicalId":35570,"journal":{"name":"Soins Psychiatrie","volume":"47 364","pages":"33-37"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147843829","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}
Soins PsychiatriePub Date : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-04-20DOI: 10.1016/j.spsy.2026.03.003
Vincent Billé
{"title":"[Informal coercion: a critical look at psychiatric practices].","authors":"Vincent Billé","doi":"10.1016/j.spsy.2026.03.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.spsy.2026.03.003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Psychiatric coercion is most often associated with visible practices that constitute human rights violations and are legally regulated, such as isolation, restraint, and involuntary treatment. Many constraints are exercised in a more diffuse manner in the daily interventions of healthcare staff. Informal coercion refers to practices whereby the decisions of people receiving psychiatric care are guided without explicit recourse to legal procedure. Considered a human rights violation by some and a benevolent action by others, it lies at the intersection of ethics and law.</p>","PeriodicalId":35570,"journal":{"name":"Soins Psychiatrie","volume":"47 364","pages":"8-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147843798","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}
Soins PsychiatriePub Date : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-04-20DOI: 10.1016/j.spsy.2026.03.006
Séverine Alonso-Bekier
{"title":"[Psychomotor difficulties in gifted children: towards an integrative approach to the body and mind].","authors":"Séverine Alonso-Bekier","doi":"10.1016/j.spsy.2026.03.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.spsy.2026.03.006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>High intellectual potential is often associated with exceptional cognitive abilities, great intellectual curiosity, and tree-like thinking. It can also be accompanied by psychomotor difficulties and a particular relationship with the body. A holistic approach, taking into account cognitive and sensorimotor aspects, can support optimal development and better social adaptation. Psychomotor therapy helps develop coordination and fluidity of movement, but also promotes better self-esteem and overall balance.</p>","PeriodicalId":35570,"journal":{"name":"Soins Psychiatrie","volume":"47 364","pages":"21-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147843750","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}
Soins PsychiatriePub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-11DOI: 10.1016/j.spsy.2025.12.012
Nancy Stiegler, Jean-Pierre Bouchard
{"title":"[Crime and mental illness in South Africa].","authors":"Nancy Stiegler, Jean-Pierre Bouchard","doi":"10.1016/j.spsy.2025.12.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.spsy.2025.12.012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In South Africa, endemic violence and the high prevalence of mental disorders pose a double challenge to society and the justice system. While mental illnesses such as psychosis and depression affect a large part of the population, their link to crime, particularly homicide, remains poorly documented, even though studies reveal a high incidence of psychopathy among violent offenders. Some quantitative data, albeit fragmentary, allow us to explore the interactions between mental disorders and criminal behavior, and to highlight the shortcomings of the judicial and prison systems, as well as areas for improvement in mental health and justice.</p>","PeriodicalId":35570,"journal":{"name":"Soins Psychiatrie","volume":"47 363","pages":"37-41"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147327196","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}
Soins PsychiatriePub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-11DOI: 10.1016/j.spsy.2025.12.010
Frédéric Dion, Tiphaine Séguret, Annah Halimi, Pierre Thomas, Jean-Pierre Bouchard
{"title":"[Mental disorders and sexual dangerousness in children and adolescents].","authors":"Frédéric Dion, Tiphaine Séguret, Annah Halimi, Pierre Thomas, Jean-Pierre Bouchard","doi":"10.1016/j.spsy.2025.12.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.spsy.2025.12.010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The interaction between mental illness and sexual dangerousness in young people is a complex and troubling phenomenon. Examining these dynamics can shed light on factors that contribute to sexual violence and the psychological consequences for the young people involved. A thorough understanding of these interactions is essential for developing appropriate prevention and intervention strategies aimed at protecting children and adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":35570,"journal":{"name":"Soins Psychiatrie","volume":"47 363","pages":"28-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147327238","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}
Soins PsychiatriePub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-11DOI: 10.1016/j.spsy.2025.12.009
Jules Vivier, Massil Benbouriche, Thomas Fovet
{"title":"[Risk of violence and psychiatry in prisons].","authors":"Jules Vivier, Massil Benbouriche, Thomas Fovet","doi":"10.1016/j.spsy.2025.12.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.spsy.2025.12.009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In prisons, the issue of assessing the risk of violence is often a major point of disagreement between correctional authorities and healthcare professionals. Mental health professionals must prioritize a clinical approach that is independent and non-stigmatizing with regard to the patient's criminal history, viewing violence as a vulnerability in crisis situations from a recovery perspective.</p>","PeriodicalId":35570,"journal":{"name":"Soins Psychiatrie","volume":"47 363","pages":"23-27"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147327277","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}
Soins PsychiatriePub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-12DOI: 10.1016/j.spsy.2025.12.008
Diane Brulin-Solignac, Jean-Pierre Bouchard
{"title":"[Schizophrenia, the clinical triggers of possible acts of hetero-violence].","authors":"Diane Brulin-Solignac, Jean-Pierre Bouchard","doi":"10.1016/j.spsy.2025.12.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.spsy.2025.12.008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Episodes of verbal and/or physical violence in schizophrenic subjects are often related to their delusional activity. Among these delusional elements, defensive reactions to experiences of harm, persecution, or hallucinatory commands to commit violent acts are observed. Knowing these patients and their pathology in order to detect and treat the clinical precursors of possible dangerous acts is an essential preventive measure.</p>","PeriodicalId":35570,"journal":{"name":"Soins Psychiatrie","volume":"47 363","pages":"21-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147327280","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}
Soins PsychiatriePub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-12DOI: 10.1016/j.spsy.2025.12.006
Jean-Pierre Bouchard
{"title":"[The issue of irresponsibility or mitigation of criminal responsibility].","authors":"Jean-Pierre Bouchard","doi":"10.1016/j.spsy.2025.12.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.spsy.2025.12.006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In France, perpetrators of criminal offenses who have one or more mental or neuropsychiatric disorders at the time of the alleged offense may be found criminally irresponsible or have their criminal responsibility mitigated. In the first case, they are not tried in criminal court and are treated in a psychiatric facility. In the second case, they are tried and a reduction in sentence is applicable according to certain criteria. In order to inform the courts, pre-sentence psychiatric and psychological assessments are systematic in criminal cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":35570,"journal":{"name":"Soins Psychiatrie","volume":"47 363","pages":"13-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147327325","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}
Soins PsychiatriePub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-11DOI: 10.1016/j.spsy.2025.12.011
Frédéric Dion, Tiphaine Séguret, Annah Halimi, Pierre Thomas, Jean-Pierre Bouchard
{"title":"[Mental disorders and sexual dangerousness in adults].","authors":"Frédéric Dion, Tiphaine Séguret, Annah Halimi, Pierre Thomas, Jean-Pierre Bouchard","doi":"10.1016/j.spsy.2025.12.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.spsy.2025.12.011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The relationship between mental illness and sexual dangerousness in adults raises complex and troubling issues. Mental disorders can influence sexual behavior, sometimes in ways that endanger others. Understanding this link is crucial for developing appropriate prevention and treatment strategies, while taking into account the ethical and societal implications.</p>","PeriodicalId":35570,"journal":{"name":"Soins Psychiatrie","volume":"47 363","pages":"32-36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147327259","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}