The aim of this study was to assess the acceptability and feasibility Vinyasa yoga as an adjunctive treatment for depressed patients who were not responding adequately antidepressant medication. authors also planned ask participants qualitative feedback on their experience class change over time in depression possible mediating variables. recruited 11 1 month 8-week open trial classes. They found that 10 completed follow-up assessments, 9 positive about experience, all provided what helpful...

Treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD) is symptomatic. Health professionals must therefore understand which of the many motor and non-motor problems that patients experience are most troublesome, what types assistance believe would best help them cope with these problems. To identify potential issues importance to Disease. We conducted surveys 75 PD in a Movement Disorders Program. asked about: two bothersome PD-related problems, methods coping needed with, comprehensive program caregivers...

Background The objective of this study was to determine whether hatha yoga is an efficacious adjunctive intervention for individuals with continued depressive symptoms despite antidepressant treatment. Method We conducted a randomized controlled trial weekly classes ( n = 63) v. health education (Healthy Living Workshop; HLW; 59) in elevated depression and medication use. HLW served as attention-control group. period 10 weeks, follow-up assessments 3 6 months afterwards. primary outcome...

Dementia caregivers often report feeling burdened by caretaking responsibilities. Caregiver burden is correlated with caregiver depression, but the interrelationship between and depression requires further investigation. This study hypothesized that persisting elevated results in subsequent depressive symptoms. Participants were 33 dementia divided into two groups based on their Zarit Burden Interview score. The outcome variable was total score Geriatric Depression Scale after 12 months....

Objectives The objective of this study was to assess the measurement properties self‐reported Patient Health Questionnaire‐9 (PHQ‐9) and its 10‐item observer version (PHQ‐10OV) among nursing home residents. Methods We conducted a retrospective Minimum Data Set 3.0 assessments for national cohorts Medicare Fee‐for‐Service beneficiaries who were newly admitted or incident long‐stay residents in 2014‐2015 at US homes (NHs) certified by Center Medicaid Services. Statistical analyses included...

Research suggests that cognitive and behavioral therapies produce significant benefits over medications alone in the treatment of severe, nonpsychotic major depression or primary psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. However, previous research has not demonstrated efficacy psychotherapy for with features. In this initial development study, we conducted an open trial a new intervention combines elements activation acceptance commitment therapy psychosis. Fourteen patients depressive...

It is essential that investigators in clinical research settings follow ethical guidelines for monitoring, assessing, and responding to suicide risk.Given the unique considerations associated with risk assessment a context, resources informing development of research-specific management procedures are needed.With decades collective experience across heterogeneous contexts, we discuss approaches as function study sample (e.g., students, psychiatric inpatients), data collection methodologies...

Patients with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders frequently require treatment at inpatient hospitals during periods of acute illness for crisis management and stabilization. Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), a “third wave” cognitive-behavioral intervention that employs innovative mindfulness-based strategies, has shown initial efficacy in randomized controlled trials improving post-discharge outcomes patients psychosis when studied acute-care psychiatric the U.S. However, not been widely...

Abstract Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) is common among patients admitted to a psychiatric hospital who frequently present with comorbid conditions such as substance use disorders (up 50%). Polypharmacy (ie, being prescribed 3 or more medications) may be relatively in dual-diagnosis patients. This study sought examine prevalence and risk factors associated psychotropic polypharmacy hospitalized MDD co-occurring SUDs. Methods An electronic chart review was conducted 1315...

Background . Neuropsychiatric symptoms are common in idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (PD), and hospitalization for delirium, depression, psychosis, anxiety is sometimes required. A minimal amount of data exists on these patients. Methods Charts all patients admitted to a psychiatric hospital between 2006 2009 with diagnosis PD were reviewed. Forty-three met entry criteria Initial discharge diagnoses, comorbid length stay, living arrangements before after described. Results Consistent previous...

Objective To investigate the relationship between anxiety symptoms and sleeping medication use among a nationally representative sample of US older adults. Design Cross‐sectional design using data from 2011 National Health Aging Trends Study to examine as rated by Generalized Anxiety Disorder‐2 self‐reported use. Survey weights were applied account for complex survey design. Logistic regression was used measure association after adjusting sociodemographic factors, physical health, other...

Abstract Background Current evidence-based guidelines provide unclear support for many common polypharmacy practices in schizophrenia. Excessive or complex (≥4 psychotropics) has been studied patients with bipolar disorder, but not schizophrenia to date. Methods We conducted a digital medical record data extraction of 829 consecutively admitted psychiatric hospital and diagnosed as having schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. Results In those prescribed medication preadmission, 28.1% (n = 169)...

Previous research has shown that psychotic major depression (PMD) is often associated with higher rates of nonsuppression on the dexamethasone suppression test (DST) compared nonpsychotic (NMD), suggesting potential importance cortisol hypersecretion in subtype disorder. However, these patient groups also are known to differ from one another a variety other clinical variables, and there numerous factors independent diagnostic status affect DST. Thus, we investigated possible confounds could...

Individuals with psychotic-spectrum disorders use tobacco and cannabis at higher rates than the general population individuals other psychiatric disorders, which may contribute to increased of medical problems mortality. The present study examined whether psychosis comorbid and/or exhibit differing clinical characteristics in terms their sociodemographic, mental health, substance use, physical medication patterns. Elucidation these profiles, determining relative severity, has important...