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Filter by:Our objective for this R34 is to develop gender/culture specific and trauma informed group psychotherapy intervention designed to treat Chinese-, Korean-, and Vietnamese-American young women with histories of interpersonal violence trauma. The intervention is called Asian Women's Action for Resilience and Empowerment (AWARE).
The goal of this project is to investigate whether a systematic screening approach for individuals with first episode psychosis (FEP) can substantially reduce Duration of Untreated Psychosis (DUP). The study team will evaluate the feasibility of screening a consecutive help-seeking population entering mental health services in order to facilitate early identification of FEP cases, rapid referral to specialty care and engagement in treatment.
The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) recently identified Internet gaming disorder as a new potential psychiatric disorder which need further research. Several studies showed the important prevalence of psychiatric disorders among patients suffering from internet gaming disorder. Investigators hypothesize that on an other side the prevalence of internet gaming disorder among patients suffering from psychiatric disorders shall be high but it has never been studied yet. The main goal of this trial is to examine the prevalence of internet gaming disorder using the Internet Gaming Disorder Test-10 (IGDT-10) among inpatient aged from 12 to 17 of 4 psychiatric units of French region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Secondary goals will be to assess a parental version of the IGDT-10 (IGDT-10-P) and to compare the two versions. IGDT-10 will be passed during 6 months to every inpatient and IGDT-10-P to their parents within the 21 first days of the hospitalisation.
Validation of the Malay version of 3D-CAM, involving two-staged process. 1. Translation and cultural adaptation of 3D-CAM into the Malay language. 2. Testing for Validity and Reliability of the translated 3D-CAM tool to detect postoperative delirium.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a family counseling intervention, entitled "Tuko Pamoja" (Translation "We are Together" in Kiswahili). The intervention, delivered by lay counselors and through existing community social structures, is expected to improve family functioning and individual mental health among members. The sample includes highly distressed families with a child or adolescent (ages 8-17) exhibiting emotional or behavioral concerns; as such, particular emphasis is placed on adolescent-focused outcomes, including mental health and well-being.
The terrorist attack on the ram truck, which occurred on 14 July 2016 on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, involved a significant number of casualties in the civilian population: 86 dead including 10 children and adolescents, and 434 wounded. The attack harmed families gathered for a festive event, the national holiday fireworks, and affected both adults and children of all ages. The people directly involved in the attack number in the thousands: wounded, threatened with death, bereaved, direct witnesses, workers - including firefighters and health personnel (in situations of prolonged extreme tension or insecurity). Following the attacks in Ile-de-France in January and November 2015, Public Health France conducted in 2015 and 2016 two large-scale studies to estimate the psycho-traumatic impact for those involved in the attack, to know the use of care devices to provide useful information, and ultimately provide information to improve the management devices in place. IMPACTS carried out following the attacks of January, ESPA 13 November carried out following the attacks of 13 November 2015, relate to two main types of population: - Non-responders (civilian population) present on or near scenes of crime or their relatives. - Persons intervened to secure the premises or provide assistance, or provide psychological support the same day or within 3 weeks. IMPACTS was conducted face-to-face with investigators and concerned 232 participants, 45 people of the medico-psychological relief (Samu, Cump, Hôtel Dieu) between 6 and 10 months after the events. A second wave of interviews took place from 16 to 20 months after the events. ESPA 13th November took place via a web-based questionnaire and 800 participants took part, including 67 CUMPs, 121 hospital staff and 26 people from Samu between 9 and 12 months after the events. Based on the expertise of Public Health France and the model developed for the ESPA study on November 13th, the Public Health Department of the University Hospital of Nice wished to carry out a specific study among the health professionals of the University Hospital of Nice and the Hospitals pediatrics of Nice CHU-Lenval, as well as students of the Faculty of Medicine of Nice Sophia-Antipolis. Many professionals of all categories were directly impacted: either at the scene of the attack as a civilian population or as professionals, or in the care services that received the victims and families (including services of the Pasteur2 hospital, Lenval Hospital on the Promenade des Anglais). The population of medical students is also included in the study, and external students in particular have made a significant contribution to the Institut Médico-Légal. This involvement could be done directly (presence as hospital staff at the scene of the attack, care of the victims or their relatives, in the emergency and care services), but also indirect (close and knowledge affected by the attack, specific repercussions in the local context, forced changes in the organization of work). It is therefore all hospital professionals, medical students (external, internal) and paramedical students who will be involved in the study.
Background: Previous studies have confirmed that most patients with idiopathic REM sleep behaviour disorder (iRBD) eventually develop neurodegenerative diseases. In addition, REM sleep without atonia (RSWA), a hallmark of RBD feature, is a significant predictor of development of neurodegenerative diseases in patients with iRBD. Some preliminary studies have implied that isolated RSWA in the absence of RBD symptoms may also indicate neurodegeneration. However, this speculation needs to be confirmed by more refined study with sophisticated measures in both RSWA and markers of neurodegeneration Objectives: 1) to determine the differences in striatal dopamine transmission and other markers of neurodegeneration among individuals with isolated RSWA and healthy controls; 2) to examine the correlation of severity of RSWA with striatal dopamine transmission. Design: Case-control study Setting: Community-based sample Participants: 1) iRBD first degree relatives with isolated RSWA (n=18) 2) iRBD first degree relatives without isolated RSWA (n=18) 3) Community-based health controls without isolated RSWA (n=18) Main outcome measures: 1. The dopamine transmission as measured by triple-tracer PET/ CT imaging protocol including 18F-DOPA, 11C-Raclopride and 18F-FDG images; 2. Brain glucose metabolism and neurocognitive measures; 3. Severity of EMG activity during REM sleep
The overall purpose for conducting this research is to improve the safety and efficacy of care for perioperative patients who have developmental delays and behavioral challenges. The specific objectives for this study are to describe distress behaviors and interventions used in the ACT population. The investigators will also determine the relationship between a predictive measure of distress (the Psychosocial Risk Assessment in Pediatrics score) with the actual distress behaviors exhibited by patients in the perioperative area. This study will provide knowledge that is necessary in order to develop best practices and to guide future research for this patient population. Further understanding the techniques used to improve care in the perioperative setting may also provide useful information to consider in other healthcare settings where this patient population has difficulty with coping and cooperating (ex. vaccinations, placing IVs, dental work, etc.).
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to study the effects of exercise on body weight, body composition, anthropometric and fasting blood measures, physical fitness, pulmonary function, quality of life, and lifestyle habits in patients with severe mental illness.
Despite advances in HIV/sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention, Black youth account for the largest number of new HIV infections among heterosexual youth. Having a mental illness contributes to HIV/STI risk among heterosexually active Black youth, as some use sex as a means to manage psychological distress, regulate emotions and receive validation or acceptance. Current intervention models focus on cognitive-behavioral strategies to reduce risk among adolescents; however, these approaches in isolation do not address the psychopathology that further potentiates risk behaviors among adolescents with mental illnesses. This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of "Project GOLD", a theoretically-driven, gender and culturally relevant, developmentally and psychologically appropriate HIV/STI risk reduction intervention on the sexual behaviors of Black male and female adolescents in Philadelphia (aged 14-17). In addition to evidence-based HIV/STI preventions strategies (e.g., role playing), Project GOLD includes unique emotion regulation content to address the relationship between psychological distress and HIV/STI risk behaviors. The research team approached and screened 704 adolescents. Eighty-two participated in the elicitation research activities (e.g., focus groups, intervention dress rehearsal). Another 173 underwent a structured demographic and mental health diagnostic interview to determine RCT eligibility. Project GOLD was then tested with 108 Black youth in comparison to a general health promotion control condition (intervention n = 52; control n = 56). Youth who were not in psychiatric treatment were also included, as the investigators hypothesized that they would also benefit from the targeted psychoeducational content; post-hoc analyses examined differences in the intervention effects based on whether or not youth were in psychiatric treatment. The intervention had high feasibility and acceptability. These findings underscore the need to encourage HIV/STI testing and risk reduction efforts among Black youth, including those with mental illnesses.