A5089834674- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
- Retinal Development and Disorders
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Memory and Neural Mechanisms
- Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
- Hair Growth and Disorders
- melanin and skin pigmentation
- Axon Guidance and Neuronal Signaling
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga
2016-2024
Universidad de Málaga
1995-2024
Andalusian Centre for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology
2024
Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga
2014-2024
Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada
2021
Hospital San Pedro
2019-2020
Primary care is a major access point for the initial treatment of depression, but management these patients far from optimal. The lack time in primary one difficulties delivery evidence-based psychotherapy. During last decade, research has focused on development brief psychotherapy and cost-effective internet-based interventions mostly based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Very little alternative methods depression using CBT. Thus, there need into other therapeutic approaches.This study...
Objective: This study examined social anxiety and use of cannabis cocaine among transsexuals.Methods: A total 379 transsexuals seeking treatment or consultation participated in this study, providing data on sociodemographics, substance use, anxiety. Analyses were based (a) lifetime but not current versus never used (b) only no (lifetime used).Results: Lifetime users (n = 72, 19%) 36, 9.8%) older, had more victimization, received mental health that those who used. Current 47, 12.4%) higher...
WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Patients do not always receive enough information about their diagnosis and perceived participation in decision-making treatment is low. Some participants reported feeling very uncertain when the physician invited them to choose between these options. Others users expressed satisfaction with trend away from paternalistic attitudes health system. There a towards pharmacological prescription as first approximation. This contrasts recommendations of scientific...
Purpose To study nongoblet and goblet epithelial conjunctival cells after several treatment periods with latanoprost, a prostaglandin analogue. Methods Twelve patients (20 eyes) were studied before the onset of 1, 3, 6 months latanoprost use. Impression cytology was carried out to analyze cellular density morphologic parameters such as minimum maximum diameter area. Results Nongoblet epithelium cell did not change over period. The increased 1 month use, but returned initial longer periods....
We carried out a quantitative study of the matrix and dermal papilla human hair follicle scalp, both normal in various degrees androgenetic alopecia. A stereological showed measured parameters to decrease with increase degree alopecia, particularly as regards total volume its papilla. The ratio two volumes increased by 30%, indicating much more marked size than size. number cell nuclei alopecic scalp was found be 30% 50% smaller, respectively, those scalp. Finally, morphometric revealed...
Abstract To understand the experience and perceptions of people diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, along whole process their role through decision‐making for treatment. A qualitative study focus groups composed disorder was carried out. Content analysis out to explore most representative issues. Five thematic categories were identified: onset symptoms course; daily life disorder; coping demand healthcare anxiety, treatment options decision‐making. Most patients reported physical...
Depression is one of the most common disorders in psychiatric and primary care settings, associated with disability, loss quality life, economic costs. Internet-based psychological interventions have been shown to be effective depression treatment but present problems a low degree adherence. The main aim this study analyze adherence predictors three low-intensity programs applied by Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) for depression. A multi-center, randomized, controlled clinical...
The mental health recovery model is based on shared decision making, in which patients' preferences and perceptions of the care received are taken into account. However, persons with psychosis usually have very few opportunities to participate this process. present study explores experiences a group patients psychosis-in some cases longstanding, others more recently diagnosed-concerning their participation decisions about approach condition attention from healthcare professionals services....
Evidence shows that caring for a family member with psychotic disorder generates significant emotional impact and repercussions on social functioning. However, this caregiving experience can be influenced by cultural factors. The aim of study is to explore the perception group caregivers patients disorders different durations regarding functioning them in Andalusia. Three focus groups (28 participants) were conducted. Data subject thematic analysis. themes emerged from data: 1) Emotional...
Psychosis is often associated with loneliness, the absence of a confidant and perceived lack social support. In addition, isolation solitude experienced can aggravate internalised stigma, depressive symptoms and/or suicidal tendencies, worsen course disorder.
En la actualidad hay un interés creciente en implicar a los usuarios de servicios sanitarios elaboración guías práctica clínica, especialmente problemas salud mayor complejidad o frecuencia, como es el Trastorno Ansiedad Generalizada (TAG). El objetivo del presente artículo dar conocer novedosa metodología cualitativa utilizada para maximizar impacto punto vista grupo con TAG una GPC sobre dicho trastorno. Para ello, se realizaron grupos focales y, partir análisis contenido, vincularon...
Trauma-related symptoms are often experienced after a first psychotic episode.In this study, we conduct qualitative analysis of referred traumatic experiences outpatients diagnosed with disorders.Focus groups were formed and in-depth interviews conducted 30 participants, focusing on their experience the disorder health care received. Given frequency which trauma psychosis have been associated in scientific literature, nature relation is addressed as secondary objective, via analysis.Analysis...