Si Dai , Yujun Long , Jingmei Xiao , Ying Wang , Xiaoyi Wang , Ping Shao , Manli Huang , Yifeng Xu , Fang Liu , Yanqing Tang , Xijia Xu , Xiaoli Wu , Yingjun Zheng , Jianzhong Mo , Jin Yang , Jing Huang , Renrong Wu
{"title":"Corrigendum to “A comprehensive metabolomic and lipidomic study of olanzapine in the treatment of first-episode schizophrenia” [Asian J. Psychiatry, vol. 105 (2025) 104387]","authors":"Si Dai , Yujun Long , Jingmei Xiao , Ying Wang , Xiaoyi Wang , Ping Shao , Manli Huang , Yifeng Xu , Fang Liu , Yanqing Tang , Xijia Xu , Xiaoli Wu , Yingjun Zheng , Jianzhong Mo , Jin Yang , Jing Huang , Renrong Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.ajp.2025.104478","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajp.2025.104478","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8543,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of psychiatry","volume":"107 ","pages":"Article 104478"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143748052","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}
Ah Rah Lee , Sung Moon Choi , Myungjae Baik , Je Young Sun , Sang Min Lee , Jong-Woo Paik
{"title":"Inpatient suicide trends and prevention: Insights from a South Korean nationwide study","authors":"Ah Rah Lee , Sung Moon Choi , Myungjae Baik , Je Young Sun , Sang Min Lee , Jong-Woo Paik","doi":"10.1016/j.ajp.2025.104479","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajp.2025.104479","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Inpatient suicide is a significant problem, accounting for the third-highest ratio(17.8 %) of suicides in South Korea in 2017. We aimed to investigate the characteristics of inpatient suicides using national data, evaluate risk factors, and provide recommendations for suicide prevention.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This nationwide case-control study utilized national data on all inpatient suicides from police investigations between 2013 and 2017. A total of 4998 individuals were included, comprising 833 inpatient suicides and 4165 controls. Inpatient suicide risk factors were assessed through cross-tabulations and logistic regression analyses.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Among eight hundred thirty-three individuals died by suicide in hospitals; most were male (74.9 %), older than 60 years (61.3 %), married (43.0 %), and unemployed (85.1 %). The primary method of inpatient suicide were jumping from a height (49 %), followed by hanging (39.7 %). Major depressive disorder was the most prevalent psychiatric diagnosis among inpatient suicides. The risk of inpatient suicide was significantly higher in patients with schizophrenia, dementia, and alcohol use disorder.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Effective management of hospital facilities and environments is essential to prevent inpatient suicides. Nursing hospitals treating patients with dementia require more rigorous psychiatric evaluations and facility safety standards. We recommend implementing crisis interventions and comprehensive psychiatric assessments to prevent inpatient suicide.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8543,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of psychiatry","volume":"107 ","pages":"Article 104479"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143759595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The impact of primary study methodology on the accuracy of meta-analysis studies","authors":"Masoud Mohammadi","doi":"10.1016/j.ajp.2025.104475","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajp.2025.104475","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8543,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of psychiatry","volume":"107 ","pages":"Article 104475"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143747954","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Phantom fetal movement after termination of pregnancy: risk factor for pathological grief?","authors":"Hugo Bottemanne , Caroline Sevoz-Couche , Marion Imbault , Alicia Diot , Nourredine Haddadi , Walid Choucha , Romain Colle , Emmanuelle Corruble","doi":"10.1016/j.ajp.2025.104473","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajp.2025.104473","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Phantom fetal movements (PFM) are sensations resembling fetal kicks or shifts that persist after pregnancy, including following miscarriage or termination. While PFM are commonly reported, their underlying mechanisms and psychological impact remain poorly understood. Emerging evidence suggests they may contribute to emotional distress, particularly in cases of perinatal loss.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>We report the case of a 37-year-old woman who developed PFM following a pregnancy termination at 29 weeks of gestation. She subsequently experienced major depression with pathological grief. The PFM were described as kicks and pressure sensations in the abdomen and ribs, which triggered anxiety and complicated the grieving process. Following the initiation of antidepressant treatment, both the intensity and frequency of the PFM progressively diminished over the course of follow-up, ultimately resolving completely.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This report underscores the importance of recognizing PFM as a potential contributor to post-loss distress. Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying PFM and to develop targeted interventions for affected individuals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8543,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of psychiatry","volume":"107 ","pages":"Article 104473"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Trends in socioeconomic inequalities in suicide mortality over the six past decades (1960–2021): A systematic review of 49 time-trends studies","authors":"Edouard Leaune , Morgane Cornelis , Kushtrim Bislimi , Benoit Chalancon , Hans Oh","doi":"10.1016/j.ajp.2025.104474","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajp.2025.104474","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Suicide rates has steadily and significantly declined over the past decades worldwide, but this global decline may hide a more complex trends by socioeconomic status. Our systematic review aimed to summarize the existing literature on time-trends in socioeconomic inequalities in suicide mortality over the past decades. An electronic search was performed in 5 databases on March 2024 with no restrictions on location or year of publication. Studies were included if they assessed socioeconomic inequalities through a measure of education level, income level, deprivation level, or occupation class, and time-trends with respect to suicide mortality. A total of 49 articles of overall good quality met the criteria for inclusion. The study period ranged from 1960 to 2021. Study settings were primarily Europe (n = 26) and Asia (n = 11). The majority of studies demonstrated an overall increase or stability in socioeconomic inequalities in suicide mortality, particularly among the middle-aged and especially in Asia. Inequalities based on occupational status showed the strongest tendency to increase. Mental health promotion programs targeting suicidal behaviors in the most-deprived and less-educated populations are urgently warranted.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8543,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of psychiatry","volume":"107 ","pages":"Article 104474"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143759593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Strengthening suicide prevention policies in South Korea: Bridging the gap for adolescent mental health","authors":"Kadek Suhardita , Sri Datuti , Rikas Saputra , Erfan Ramadhani , Roro Umi Dwi Badriyah","doi":"10.1016/j.ajp.2025.104472","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajp.2025.104472","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Suicide remains a global mental health crisis requiring evidence-based policy interventions. South Korea has implemented effective suicide prevention strategies, such as pesticide restrictions, emergency room follow-ups, and media safety guidelines, successfully reducing suicide rates among older adults. However, since 2017, youth suicide rates have increased, highlighting gaps in existing policies. Addressing this issue requires innovative approaches, including mental health literacy programs, digital interventions, social media regulations, and holistic mental health policies. Continuous evaluation and adaptation of suicide prevention strategies are essential. South Korea’s experience offers valuable insights, yet further efforts are needed to tackle evolving challenges in suicide prevention.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8543,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of psychiatry","volume":"107 ","pages":"Article 104472"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143747953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Li Wang, Yanling Chen, Xuecun Gu, Jiliang Fang, Kun Wang
{"title":"Parietal alpha-frequency transcranial alternating current stimulation on panic disorder: A case series study","authors":"Li Wang, Yanling Chen, Xuecun Gu, Jiliang Fang, Kun Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.ajp.2025.104452","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajp.2025.104452","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8543,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of psychiatry","volume":"107 ","pages":"Article 104452"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A bibliometric analysis of 100 most-cited articles on behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)","authors":"Shiva Shanker Reddy Mukku , Veerendra Darshanam , Ajit Bhalchandra Dahale","doi":"10.1016/j.ajp.2025.104462","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ajp.2025.104462","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>BPSD are a heterogeneous neuropsychiatric symptoms that are highly prevalent in persons with dementia (PwD). Understanding research trends on BPSD field is important to appraise and guide future research.</div></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>The purpose of this study was to analyze the 100 most cited articles about BPSD using bibliometrics, and to describe the current trends, patterns, types, area of work done and lacunae.</div></div><div><h3>Material and methods</h3><div>The Google Scholar database was searched using a freely available software, Publish or Perish for retrieving 100 most cited articles on BPSD following PRISMA guidelines. Information related to citations metrics, journals, country of origin, institution of origin, study design and primary area of work was collected.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The total citation count ranged from 75 to 9096 [mean(SD):343.86(946.24)]. The citation count per year ranged from 3.94 to 303.3. The normalised citation count ranged from 0.09 to 3.57. The maximum number of articles were published in 2005 and 2013 (<em>n</em> = 9 each). John Hopkins University (n = 9) and International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry (n = 24) contributed to the maximum articles. Nearly 90 % of articles came from high income countries.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Cross-sectional studies and systematic reviews were the most common study methods in the BPSD research. Epidemiological and interventional are the most studied primary areas. Lack of adequate studies with RCT design, qualitative studies and areas including predictors of BPSD, quality of life, cost analysis and staff training was observed. There is markedly lesser research from middle and low-income countries on BPSD.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8543,"journal":{"name":"Asian journal of psychiatry","volume":"107 ","pages":"Article 104462"},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143759594","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}