Pub Date : 2024-05-27DOI: 10.1177/02537176241252710
Devendra Singh Basera, Roshan F. Sutar, Gurveen Kaur, Tamonud Modak
Cariprazine is one of the newer generation antipsychotics with dopamine receptor partial agonist activity which has been approved for management of schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder. It is known to have lesser propensity to cause extrapyramidal adverse effects due to D2 and D3 partial agonism. We intend to disseminate our newly acquired experience regarding tolerability and the adverse effect profile of cariprazine. In this case series, we describe three cases with different symptom profiles who had experienced significant adverse drug reaction with cariprazine. We also describe a unique presentation of oculogyric crisis in the form of downward fixation of eyes as well the use of amantadine as an alternative option for the management of extrapyramidal adverse effects.
{"title":"Cariprazine-Induced Extrapyramidal Symptoms and a Rare Downward Eye Deviation in Oculogyric Crisis: A Case Series","authors":"Devendra Singh Basera, Roshan F. Sutar, Gurveen Kaur, Tamonud Modak","doi":"10.1177/02537176241252710","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176241252710","url":null,"abstract":"Cariprazine is one of the newer generation antipsychotics with dopamine receptor partial agonist activity which has been approved for management of schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder. It is known to have lesser propensity to cause extrapyramidal adverse effects due to D2 and D3 partial agonism. We intend to disseminate our newly acquired experience regarding tolerability and the adverse effect profile of cariprazine. In this case series, we describe three cases with different symptom profiles who had experienced significant adverse drug reaction with cariprazine. We also describe a unique presentation of oculogyric crisis in the form of downward fixation of eyes as well the use of amantadine as an alternative option for the management of extrapyramidal adverse effects.","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141171743","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-05-27DOI: 10.1177/02537176241246078
Ishita Lamba, Shweta Rai, Samir Kumar Praharaj, Sumita Rege
Background:Exposure to complex trauma in early childhood can undermine the development of mentalization capacity. Complex trauma has also been causally linked to borderline personality disorder (BPD). The inclusion of complex post-traumatic stress disorder in ICD-11 has made it imperative to have an in-depth understanding of complex trauma.Methods:This study used an explanatory sequential mixed method approach to assess the complex trauma and mentalizing ability in college students with BPD ( N = 62) in comparison to non-BPD students ( N = 60) and to explore the subjective experiences of complex trauma in students with BPD ( n = 10). Participants in both groups were assessed on the Childhood Experience of Care and Abuse Questionnaire and the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test to assess complex trauma and mentalizing ability, respectively. Qualitative data were collected through focused interviews using a phenomenological approach.Results:Those with BPD had significantly higher rates of six types of complex trauma as compared to those without BPD; additionally, participants who had experienced sexual abuse performed better on mentalizing tasks than those who had not. The focused interviews revealed several themes, including “perpetrator,” “impact,” “symptoms,” and “strengths,” which indicated intergenerational trauma and hope for post-traumatic growth.Conclusion:Although participants with BPD experienced higher complex trauma, they also had better mentalizing capacities.
{"title":"Complex Trauma and Mentalizing Ability in College Students With or Without Borderline Personality Disorder: A Mixed Method Approach","authors":"Ishita Lamba, Shweta Rai, Samir Kumar Praharaj, Sumita Rege","doi":"10.1177/02537176241246078","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176241246078","url":null,"abstract":"Background:Exposure to complex trauma in early childhood can undermine the development of mentalization capacity. Complex trauma has also been causally linked to borderline personality disorder (BPD). The inclusion of complex post-traumatic stress disorder in ICD-11 has made it imperative to have an in-depth understanding of complex trauma.Methods:This study used an explanatory sequential mixed method approach to assess the complex trauma and mentalizing ability in college students with BPD ( N = 62) in comparison to non-BPD students ( N = 60) and to explore the subjective experiences of complex trauma in students with BPD ( n = 10). Participants in both groups were assessed on the Childhood Experience of Care and Abuse Questionnaire and the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test to assess complex trauma and mentalizing ability, respectively. Qualitative data were collected through focused interviews using a phenomenological approach.Results:Those with BPD had significantly higher rates of six types of complex trauma as compared to those without BPD; additionally, participants who had experienced sexual abuse performed better on mentalizing tasks than those who had not. The focused interviews revealed several themes, including “perpetrator,” “impact,” “symptoms,” and “strengths,” which indicated intergenerational trauma and hope for post-traumatic growth.Conclusion:Although participants with BPD experienced higher complex trauma, they also had better mentalizing capacities.","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141165558","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-05-24DOI: 10.1177/02537176241253678
Anjana J. Menon, Monisha Selva, Thomas Gregor Issac
{"title":"Insulin Resistance: Understanding the Cognitive Implications","authors":"Anjana J. Menon, Monisha Selva, Thomas Gregor Issac","doi":"10.1177/02537176241253678","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176241253678","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141101053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-05-24DOI: 10.1177/02537176241245073
C. Kurhade, A. Jagannathan, S. Varambally, Sushrutha Shivana, Paulomi M. Sudhir, B. Gangadhar
Common mental health disorders (CMDs) affect nearly 10% of the population, with the majority (80%) remaining untreated. Culturally relevant counseling approaches can be a means to reach many untreated persons. We describe the development and validation of a socioculturally relevant counseling module based on the Ramayana for persons with CMDs. The study employed an exploratory research framework to design the counseling module. The module underwent a comprehensive review of the Valmiki Ramayana to ensure its cultural relevance. Content validation was performed by mental health professionals from the field of Indian psychology. Concurrently, a panel of 15 experts from diverse backgrounds in Indian psychology validated the counseling module based on the Ramayana. Based on the results of expert interviews ( n = 15), the counseling techniques, encompassing concepts, anecdotes, and narratives, were finalized. These interviews also contributed to the refinement of the counseling module. The primary objective of the content validation process was to systematically assess the appropriateness, accuracy, and practicality of the various components within the module. The content validation demonstrated that all items contained within the module exceeded the established threshold of p = .59. The developed counseling module based on the Ramayana is feasible to be implemented as a sociocultural intervention for persons with CMDs. By assisting persons to enhance coping abilities and improve overall well-being, this module offers a valuable resource for mental health intervention in the Indian sociocultural context. It fosters a culturally sensitive and practical approach to address the diverse mental health needs of the population.
{"title":"Development of a Ramayana-based Counseling Module for Persons with Common Mental Health Disorders","authors":"C. Kurhade, A. Jagannathan, S. Varambally, Sushrutha Shivana, Paulomi M. Sudhir, B. Gangadhar","doi":"10.1177/02537176241245073","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176241245073","url":null,"abstract":"Common mental health disorders (CMDs) affect nearly 10% of the population, with the majority (80%) remaining untreated. Culturally relevant counseling approaches can be a means to reach many untreated persons. We describe the development and validation of a socioculturally relevant counseling module based on the Ramayana for persons with CMDs. The study employed an exploratory research framework to design the counseling module. The module underwent a comprehensive review of the Valmiki Ramayana to ensure its cultural relevance. Content validation was performed by mental health professionals from the field of Indian psychology. Concurrently, a panel of 15 experts from diverse backgrounds in Indian psychology validated the counseling module based on the Ramayana. Based on the results of expert interviews ( n = 15), the counseling techniques, encompassing concepts, anecdotes, and narratives, were finalized. These interviews also contributed to the refinement of the counseling module. The primary objective of the content validation process was to systematically assess the appropriateness, accuracy, and practicality of the various components within the module. The content validation demonstrated that all items contained within the module exceeded the established threshold of p = .59. The developed counseling module based on the Ramayana is feasible to be implemented as a sociocultural intervention for persons with CMDs. By assisting persons to enhance coping abilities and improve overall well-being, this module offers a valuable resource for mental health intervention in the Indian sociocultural context. It fosters a culturally sensitive and practical approach to address the diverse mental health needs of the population.","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141101135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-05-24DOI: 10.1177/02537176241252363
Meera H. Alva, Sherin P. Antony, Kanak Kataria
This systematic qualitative review explored how psychotherapists use their self in therapy within the psychotherapy literature. It sought to examine the key documented ways through which the therapist’s self is intentionally used in therapy and the process of using the therapist’s self. Following PRISMA guidelines, databases including PubMed, ProQuest, APA PsycArticles, and APA PsycINFO were searched. The review question “How do therapists use their self in therapy?” guided the search using derivative keywords. Of the 149 screened articles, 20 underwent full-text review, and only four studies met inclusion criteria. All studies that met the inclusion criteria were from the West. Therapeutic self-disclosure (TSD) emerged as the primary way through which therapists used their self in therapy—notably, the only way documented in the studies reviewed. Studies discussed the nature, rationale, influencing factors, and effectiveness of TSD. This article elaborates upon the themes from the reviewed studies. It critically examines existing literature, lists avenues for future research, and discusses implications for psychotherapy practice. The review underscores a significant gap in empirical qualitative research regarding therapists’ use of their self beyond TSD in therapy. There is an urgent need for further exploration in this domain.
{"title":"Exploring the Use of the Therapist’s Self in Therapy: A Systematic Review","authors":"Meera H. Alva, Sherin P. Antony, Kanak Kataria","doi":"10.1177/02537176241252363","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176241252363","url":null,"abstract":"This systematic qualitative review explored how psychotherapists use their self in therapy within the psychotherapy literature. It sought to examine the key documented ways through which the therapist’s self is intentionally used in therapy and the process of using the therapist’s self. Following PRISMA guidelines, databases including PubMed, ProQuest, APA PsycArticles, and APA PsycINFO were searched. The review question “How do therapists use their self in therapy?” guided the search using derivative keywords. Of the 149 screened articles, 20 underwent full-text review, and only four studies met inclusion criteria. All studies that met the inclusion criteria were from the West. Therapeutic self-disclosure (TSD) emerged as the primary way through which therapists used their self in therapy—notably, the only way documented in the studies reviewed. Studies discussed the nature, rationale, influencing factors, and effectiveness of TSD. This article elaborates upon the themes from the reviewed studies. It critically examines existing literature, lists avenues for future research, and discusses implications for psychotherapy practice. The review underscores a significant gap in empirical qualitative research regarding therapists’ use of their self beyond TSD in therapy. There is an urgent need for further exploration in this domain.","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141101836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-05-24DOI: 10.1177/02537176241245794
M. Spoorthy, S. Tikka, B. Malathesh, Syed Ahmed Zaki
{"title":"Rare Presentation of Schizophrenia in a Patient with Congenital Right Lung Agenesis: A Case Report","authors":"M. Spoorthy, S. Tikka, B. Malathesh, Syed Ahmed Zaki","doi":"10.1177/02537176241245794","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176241245794","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141100140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-05-21DOI: 10.1177/02537176241252362
Y. Balhara, Sarthak Kukreja, Akanksha Jayant Rajguru
{"title":"Gambling Risk Potential of Fantasy Sports: Observations from an Exploratory Study Among Treatment-seeking Patients with Substance Use Disorders with Engagement in Gambling","authors":"Y. Balhara, Sarthak Kukreja, Akanksha Jayant Rajguru","doi":"10.1177/02537176241252362","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176241252362","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141115150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-05-19DOI: 10.1177/02537176241253346
L. Sravanti, Nandini Mundkur
The first two years of life are critical for brain development. Experiences and exposures during this period can have long-term effects on an individual’s health. Therefore, we aim to develop a program for new parents in the Indian context to help them understand their developing infant’s needs and provide the best possible care grounded in traditional practices to ensure healthy developmental outcomes. The program was developed using the exploratory–confirmatory framework grounded in qualitative methods—(a) collection of empiric evidence base by conducting a thorough literature review, (b) tacit experience, and (c) focus group discussions with relevant stakeholders. Picture-based content (one picture per day for two years) was created, and the program was expert-validated. A web-based application was developed to make it available to parents, and the program was translated into three regional languages to improve its reach. A telephonic user feedback survey was carried out, and descriptive statistics were used to present the findings from the survey. DOLPHIN stands for “Developing Opportunities of Learning for Parents to Help Infant Nurture.” Over 600 parents accessed the program. Feedback is positive in the domains of parental satisfaction and user-friendliness. The program primarily focuses on ensuring appropriate sensorimotor stimulation and meeting the socioemotional needs of the growing infant through the first two years, emphasizing healthy nutrition and hygiene to ensure holistic development. Therefore, its approach is health-promotive and disease-preventive. It incorporates traditional child-rearing practices of India rich in stimulation, promoting secure attachment, and incidental learning: “readiness.” The DOLPHIN program demonstrates a promising approach to supporting new parents in nurturing their infants during the critical first two years of life. With positive feedback and a focus on traditional practices and evidence-based content, it holds potential as a health-promotive and preventive intervention for holistic child development in the Indian context.
生命的头两年对大脑发育至关重要。这一时期的经历和接触会对个人健康产生长期影响。因此，我们旨在为印度的新手父母制定一项计划，帮助他们了解婴儿发育的需求，并根据传统习俗提供尽可能好的护理，以确保婴儿健康成长。该计划的开发采用了以定性方法为基础的探索-确认框架--（a）通过全面的文献回顾收集经验证据基础，（b）隐性经验，以及（c）与相关利益方进行焦点小组讨论。创建了以图片为基础的内容（两年内每天一张图片），该计划得到了专家的认可。开发了一个网络应用程序，供家长使用，并将该程序翻译成三种地区语言，以扩大其覆盖范围。此外，还开展了电话用户反馈调查，并使用描述性统计来呈现调查结果。DOLPHIN 是 "Developing Opportunities of Learning for Parents to Help Infant Nurture" 的缩写。有 600 多名家长使用了该计划。在家长满意度和用户友好性方面，反馈都是积极的。该计划的主要重点是确保对婴儿进行适当的感官运动刺激，满足婴儿在头两年成长过程中的社会情感需求，强调健康营养和卫生，以确保婴儿的全面发展。因此，其方法是促进健康和预防疾病。它融合了印度传统的育儿方法，富于刺激，促进安全依恋和偶然学习："准备"。DOLPHIN 计划展示了一种很有前景的方法，可帮助新手父母在婴儿出生后关键的头两年对其进行养育。该计划反馈积极，注重传统做法和以证据为基础的内容，有望成为印度儿童全面发展的健康促进和预防干预措施。
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Pub Date : 2024-05-19DOI: 10.1177/02537176241249541
PN Suresh Kumar, Rohith Suresh, V. Menon
{"title":"Psychosis Precipitated by Mephentermine Use in An Adult Male","authors":"PN Suresh Kumar, Rohith Suresh, V. Menon","doi":"10.1177/02537176241249541","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176241249541","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13476,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141123861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-05-11DOI: 10.1177/02537176241247789
Rohit Verma, Ishita Dhyani
Background:The Trail Making Test (TMT) is a famous neuropsychological test that is frequently used. The structure of a paper-and-pencil-based TMT is highly likely to be adapted to a mobile app.Objective:The current study aimed to develop and validate an Android-based tablet version of TMT.Methods:The application (TMT App) was developed using an Android-based platform. Healthy and depressed individuals ( n = 133) were assessed on both the TMT versions (paper-based version and app-based version) in a random cross-over design. The device’s usability was ascertained using the system usability scale (SUS) in a subset of individuals ( n = 65).Results:There was a significant positive correlation between the individual processing times for the paper-based TMT-A and the app-based TMT-A in both healthy and depression groups [r(63) = 0.55, p < .001; and r(66) = 0.77, p < .001, respectively]. The individual processing times of the paper-based TMT-B and the app-based TMT-B also showed a significant positive correlation in both healthy control and depression groups [r(63) = 0.67, p < .001; and r(66) = 0.89, p < .001, respectively]. There was a positive correlation of age with TMT-A and TMT-B for either version. Both groups had similar positive responses to the usability of the TMT App.Conclusion:The preliminary validation results for the TMT App suggest that it is significantly correlated with existing paper-and-pencil methods, and that it is user friendly.
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