NEUROPSYCHIATRIEPub Date : 2025-05-23DOI: 10.1007/s40211-025-00525-7
Bärbel Hellstern
{"title":"Kritische Anmerkungen zum Artikel von Altendorfer-Kling.","authors":"Bärbel Hellstern","doi":"10.1007/s40211-025-00525-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40211-025-00525-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44560,"journal":{"name":"NEUROPSYCHIATRIE","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129195","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}
NEUROPSYCHIATRIEPub Date : 2025-05-23DOI: 10.1007/s40211-025-00526-6
Ulrike Altendorfer-Kling
{"title":"[Neuropsychiatry position statement to points of criticism concerning the scientific paper Violence in conduct- and custody proceedings : A case of child endangerment in the familycourt. Where are efficient child protection measures?]","authors":"Ulrike Altendorfer-Kling","doi":"10.1007/s40211-025-00526-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40211-025-00526-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":44560,"journal":{"name":"NEUROPSYCHIATRIE","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129242","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":"Examining the safety and side effects of exposure therapy in virtual reality for patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder.","authors":"Luzie Lohse, Lara Rolvien, Swantje Borsutzky, Simone Kühn, Franziska Miegel, Lena Jelinek","doi":"10.1007/s40211-025-00518-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40211-025-00518-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Exposure and response prevention therapy in virtual reality (VERP) for patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has been investigated primarily for its effectiveness. This study evaluated an important research gap, the negative and positive side effects of VERP and its safety. Eighty outpatients with contamination- or checking-related OCD were randomized to two conditions: VERP (six weekly sessions) or care as usual (CAU). Assessments were conducted at baseline (t0), 6 weeks after t0 (t1), and 3 months after t1 (t2). General side effects (Negative and Positive Side Effects Questionnaire; NPSE) and those specific to virtual reality (VERP-Specific Side Effects Questionnaire; VEQ) were assessed at t1. Cybersickness (Simulator Sickness Questionnaire; SSQ) was assessed before and after each session. The safety evaluation involved assessing the worsening of OC-symptoms (Reliable Change Index of the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale; Y‑BOCS) from t0 to t1 and serious adverse events during the intervention. Results indicated no significant clinical symptom deterioration in the VERP group and no adverse events. In total, 47% of participants in both groups experienced at least one side effect, with significantly fewer reported in the VERP than in the CAU group (p < 0.001). Concerning VERP-specific side effects, at least one side effect was found in 55% of the patients. The SSQ total score did not significantly change from before to after the VERP sessions (p = 0.098, Cohen's d = 0.297). In conclusion, VERP was safe and demonstrated few side effects, highlighting its potential as a well-tolerated and safe intervention for patients with OCD.</p>","PeriodicalId":44560,"journal":{"name":"NEUROPSYCHIATRIE","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143674716","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}
NEUROPSYCHIATRIEPub Date : 2025-03-20DOI: 10.1007/s40211-025-00524-8
Herwig Oberlerchner, Christa Rados, Elmar Dobernig, Georg Wurzer, Gudrun Egger, Birgit Senft
{"title":"[The carinthian suicide database-experiences and findings from 5 years].","authors":"Herwig Oberlerchner, Christa Rados, Elmar Dobernig, Georg Wurzer, Gudrun Egger, Birgit Senft","doi":"10.1007/s40211-025-00524-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40211-025-00524-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The WHO describes suicides as a worldwide phenomenon and serious problem for public health, calling for strategies across sectors for suicide prevention. In 2017, the creation of a suicide database has begun in Carinthia which means that there is detailed data about suicides from 2018 up to now for this federal Austrian state.Aim of the study was to characterise all suicides based on the available information from the suicide database Carinthia. The data of 525 suicides from 2018 till 2022 (78% male, 1/3 from the age of 65 up) were subjected to descriptive analysis and cluster analysis.About 80% of suicides happened without prior notice and often in public places (43%). Almost half of the suicides involved a mental disorder and 1/3 involved a sudden change in behaviour. The analysis revealed five clusters which are characterised as follows: \"relationship issues, alcohol problems, mentally ill, announced, younger age\" (N = 150), \"old and sick\" (N = 149), \"withdrawal, mentally ill, younger age, public place\" (N = 135), \"unannounced, alone at home, higher age\" (N = 56), and \"the unidentified\" (N = 35). For most of the suicides, multiple stressors and illnesses were surveyed which were identified as risk factors and warning signals. For a smaller number, many factors are unknown, and the suicides occur unannounced and unexpectedly.Several specific suicide prevention strategies could be introduced based on this data, which has also been incorporated into international studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":44560,"journal":{"name":"NEUROPSYCHIATRIE","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143671367","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}
NEUROPSYCHIATRIEPub Date : 2025-03-19DOI: 10.1007/s40211-025-00523-9
Cornelia Marion Diendorfer, Dominik Ivkic, Valentin Popper, Matthäus Willeit, Christoph Kraus
{"title":"[\"Assisted Suicide\"-A Case Report on Assisted Suicide in the Context of Mental Illnesses].","authors":"Cornelia Marion Diendorfer, Dominik Ivkic, Valentin Popper, Matthäus Willeit, Christoph Kraus","doi":"10.1007/s40211-025-00523-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s40211-025-00523-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Since January 2022, assisted suicide has also been legal in Austria under certain legally specified conditions. According to the Constitutional Court, the previous legislation did not align with the \"right to self-determination\" and was therefore declared unconstitutional [1]. In contrast, countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland have had a less restrictive legislation on assisted suicide for a longer period of time. The requirement for submitting a request for assisted suicide is that the patient suffers from a terminal illness and that both their decision-making capacity and free will are ensured [1]. This case report of a 47-year-old patient, who suffered from recurrent depressive disorder with a current severe episode and, after two previous suicide attempts, chose assisted suicide in Switzerland, aims to highlight the ethical and legal challenges associated with assisted suicide for psychiatric patients and to emphasize the need for careful consideration between autonomy and the duty of protection.</p>","PeriodicalId":44560,"journal":{"name":"NEUROPSYCHIATRIE","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143665054","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":"\"Don't talk to me like I am an illness\": exploring patients' needs using the communication passport in an eating disorder service.","authors":"Zhuo Li, Dimitri Chubinidze, Philippa Croft, Jessica Webb, Amanda Sarpong, Elisa Zesch, Kate Tchanturia","doi":"10.1007/s40211-024-00501-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40211-024-00501-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Social challenges are common in patients with eating disorders (ED). The presence of autistic characteristics often exacerbates social difficulties within this group, potentially affecting treatment outcomes. This study investigates the communication preferences, challenges, dislikes, and support needs of patients with ED, both with and without autistic traits, using a communication passport in a national inpatient ED service.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An explorative qualitative analysis of 38 completed communication passports was conducted to investigate patients' communication preferences, sensory needs, struggles and dislikes, and areas of support required, paying particular attention to the distinct needs of patients with high levels of autistic traits.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The communication passport provided valuable insights into patients' communication preferences, sensory sensitivities, challenges, and support needed. Patients also used the passports to share information about their strengths, personal identity, and life beyond the hospital.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The communication passport fosters a deeper understanding of patients' needs and may support clinicians in care planning and communication strategies tailored to each patient's needs. Regular evaluation and updates are warranted to ensure its usability and accessibility by the wider care team.</p>","PeriodicalId":44560,"journal":{"name":"NEUROPSYCHIATRIE","volume":" ","pages":"28-35"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11876190/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141591650","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}
NEUROPSYCHIATRIEPub Date : 2025-03-01Epub Date: 2024-12-30DOI: 10.1007/s40211-024-00516-0
I Zechmeister-Koss, C Hörtnagl, Astrid Lampe, J L Paul
{"title":"Perinatal and infant mental health care in Austria : Mapping of existing prevention, screening, and care services.","authors":"I Zechmeister-Koss, C Hörtnagl, Astrid Lampe, J L Paul","doi":"10.1007/s40211-024-00516-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40211-024-00516-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Perinatal mental illness (PMI) is one of the major health problems during pregnancy and one year after birth (the perinatal period), with robust evidence of its potentially detrimental effects on the parent's and child's health. Many countries have prioritised perinatal and infant mental health care (PIMHC). In Austria, it is currently unknown how many services are available in which region. The paper aims to map the current PIMHC landscape.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using publicly accessible sources, such as health reports or organisation websites and supplementary information from experts, we collected data on eight characteristics of services to prevent, early identify, treat or support parents with a PMI. We extracted the information into tables, narratively summarised the results and presented a geographical visualisation of service availability.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>While there is currently no standardised nationwide systematic screening for PMI in place, there are a variety of services to support and treat parents with a PMI of different severity in Austria. However, there are large regional variations and gaps in care, particularly regarding specialised PIMHC and trained staff, leading to unequal access. PIMHC primarily addresses mothers and involves many, mostly public, providers and funding sources.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There is an urgent need to reduce the regional disparities regarding specialised PIMHC, ensuring adequate referrals and treatment and reducing inequalities in access to care. The results also call for a national strategy and defined political, administrative and service provider responsibilities based on international evidence-based recommendations. Investing in the training of staff and defined care pathways seems warranted.</p>","PeriodicalId":44560,"journal":{"name":"NEUROPSYCHIATRIE","volume":" ","pages":"11-19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11876254/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142910903","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}
NEUROPSYCHIATRIEPub Date : 2025-03-01Epub Date: 2025-02-20DOI: 10.1007/s40211-025-00519-5
Michelle Dos Santos Severino Costa, Maria Júlia Logato, Caroline Carvalho Mageste, Diérisson Souza Simão, Renato Santiago Gomez
{"title":"Qualitative and quantitative assessments of pain in anxious and depressed patients : Are there differences?","authors":"Michelle Dos Santos Severino Costa, Maria Júlia Logato, Caroline Carvalho Mageste, Diérisson Souza Simão, Renato Santiago Gomez","doi":"10.1007/s40211-025-00519-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40211-025-00519-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Pain is a multidimensional and subjective experience, and its perception is influenced by sensory, emotional, and behavioral factors. This work aims to evaluate the influence of depression and anxiety in the quantitative and qualitative assessment of chronic pain.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a cross-sectional study carried out at the Multidisciplinary Pain Center of the Clinical Hospital of the Federal University of Minas Gerais. A total of 103 patients were interviewed and evaluated using the following instruments: McGill Questionnaire, visual numerical scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Medical Outcomes Study SF-36.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The affective, sensory and miscellaneous categories of anxious patients were higher than the nonanxious population (p < 0.05). In the depressed population, the \"affective\" category was higher than the nondepressed population (p < 0.05). Regarding the anxious and depressed population, the affective, sensory and miscellaneous categories were superior to the nonanxious and nondepressed population (p < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Depression and anxiety are the most common psychiatric disorders in the population with chronic pain, with a prevalence of 30-40%. In the presence of anxiety and depression, a worse qualitative evaluation was observed. The higher the scores obtained in the assessment of these two mental disorders, the higher the pain index found, and the higher pain index correlates with a lower quality of life.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The presence of anxiety and depression altered the qualitative assessment of pain, making it more unpleasant. The pain index correlated with quality of life without, however, being related to pain intensity.</p>","PeriodicalId":44560,"journal":{"name":"NEUROPSYCHIATRIE","volume":" ","pages":"20-27"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143459620","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}