Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

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Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Short Name: J Psychiatry Behav Sci
ISSN: 2637-8027
Publisher: MedDocs Publishers LLC

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Differences in verbal and performance IQ in conduct disorder: Research findings from a Greek sample

Helen Lazaratou; Zacharias Kalogerakis*; Alexandra Petroutsou; Panagiota P Bali; Angeliki Konsta; Mara Pirlympou; Leonidas Papadakos; Anna Bechraki; Dimitris Dikeos

Background: Conduct disorder reflects a persistent and repetitive pattern of antisocial behavior of children and adolescents and is among the most frequent factors for referral to child-psychiatric services. According to the existing literature, conduct disorder is associated with lower IQ, mainly verbal intelligence, in relation to the general same-age population...

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Mental health promotion in school context – Validation of the ES'COOL scale for teachers

Gina Tomé*; Margarida Gaspar de Matos; Inês Camacho; Paulo Gomes; Marta Reis; Cátia Branquinho

In general, a large proportion of young people report themselves as healthy, happy and satisfied with their circumstances. However, it was estimated that about 20%of youths experience significant stress at times, which raised concerns about the long-term impact of this distress on future adjustment. However, there is evidence that only a small proportion of young people with disorders receive treatment, and that their personal distress is steadily linked to negative outcomes at school and to overall maladjustment [1]...

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Psychometric properties of the adolescent stress questionnaire-short form scores and association with self-efficacy

James R Andretta; Michael T McKay*; Donald G Byrne

Adolescence is a period of intense biological, and psychological change. This change can result in stress, which in turn can lead to a range of negative mental and physical health outcomes. It is important that stress in adolescence is measured accurately and reliably. This study examined a new and shortened 24-item version of the Adolescent Stress Questionnaire that accounts for stress in eight domains. Participants were school children in Northern Irish and Scottish high schools who completed a questionnaire 33 months apart...

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Malays and eating disorders in Singapore: A potential ethnic risk in a Southeast Asian society

Netty Ryanie Binte Kamaruzaman*; Kelly Ann Zainal; Tan Shian Ming; Lee Huei Yen; Victor Kwok Kah Foo

Eating disorders have traditionally been known to be a "Western" mental illness. Recent evidence has shown that although the prevalence rate of eating disorders in non-Western countries is still lower than that in Western countries, it has certainly been increasing [1]. Body dissatisfaction and disordered eating, factors associated with eating disorders, have been shown to be comparable to their counterparts in the West, or even higher [1-3]. Some scholars have reported that the shaping of the thin ideal is ...

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Refining training opportunities for pediatric and psychiatric residents and fellows within an integrated healthcare model

Lidija Petrovic-Dovat, MD*; Maanvi G Kumar, MD; Pevitr S Bansal, MS

It is estimated that 11–20% of children in the United States meet the criteria for a mental health disorder, and 50 % of children with mental illness will have their first symptom by the age of 14 years [1] and 75% before age 24. However, due shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists, and possibly stigma that still exists related to seeking help for mental illness only a quarter of the children with mental or behavior health problems are seen by a child and adolescent psychiatrist [2].

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Positive youth development in Portugal: Interactions with psychosocial variables

Margarida Gaspar de Matos*; Teresa Santos; Marta Reis; Adilson Marques

Positive Youth Development - PYD perspective has highlighted the need to strengthen internal/external developmental assets in youth's contexts. Literature suggests the importance for several psychosocial variables for the improvement of positive outcomes in youths, crucial for later in adulthood. The present study examined the associations of PYD and its dimensions with psychosocial variables.

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Symptoms of ADHD are highly common in undiagnosed adults – A cross-sectional study in a large population of Danes

Louise K Hoeffding; Maria Haahr Nielsen; Janna Nissen; Maria Didriksen; Thomas Werge; Trine Schow; Christian Erikstrup; Ole Birger Pedersen; Henrik Hjalgrim; Jens RM Jepsen; Henrik Ullum; Kristoffer Burgdorf*

Objective: The prevalence of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among adults is well established in the general population. So far no studies have addressed the prevalence of ADHD symptoms in otherwise healthy individuals. The aim of the present study is to characterize the distribution of self-reported ADHD symptoms and ADHD subtypes across sex and age intervals in healthy Danes.

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Validating the emotion regulation questionnaire (ERQ) in Trinidad

Sideeka Ali*; Nicole Alea

Objective: This paper examined the psychometric properties of the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ; Gross and John 2003) in an adult lifespan Trinidadian sample. Validity and reliability of the ERQ has been established in predominantly, White, European, developed countries, but never in a Caribbean under-developed country, like Trinidad.

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Effect of omega-3 fatty acids on offending behavior in repeat violent offenders: A randomized controlled trial feasibility study

Laura Miles*; Melanie Simpson; Tony Butler; Lisa G Wood; Lee Knight; David Greenberg; Peter Schofield

Evidence suggests that certain behavioral problems, including a tendency towards impulsive-violence, might arise in part as a consequence of a potentially correctable, dietary imbalance of essential fatty acids in susceptible individuals. This study aimed to determine the feasibility of conducting a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) using omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation in a community sample of impulsive, repeat-violent offenders. Behavioral measures of impulsivity, anger, depression, irritability and self-reported offending were examined. Participants were randomized to a 12 week placebo-controlled trial of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation.

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Preliminary analysis of an innovative curriculum in integrated primary care psychology: Assessment of student interest and competency

Mark A Stillman*; Christine M Mullen; Chase V Grosse; Kelsey C Hewitt

The American Psychological Association's (APA) Society for Health Psychology's Committee on Integrated Primary Care (IPC) developed, Integrated Primary Care Psychology: An Introductory Curriculum. The goal of the curriculum is to increase the knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to psychologists working withinIPC; as such, the study sought to assess the educational outcomes of this course. Specifically, the study intended to examine whether exposure to the curriculum would result in significant changes, and significant differences, in students' interest levels and attitudes, as well as, actual and perceived competency levels in IPC.

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