Pub Date : 2025-05-13DOI: 10.1016/j.pmip.2025.100157
João Freitas , Filipa Novais
Asthma is a complex, chronic condition affecting airway function, often accompanied by wheezing and breathlessness. Recent research has begun to explore the associations between asthma and mental disorders, particularly anxiety and depression. This review focuses on the emerging evidence suggesting a bidirectional relationship, where asthma may exacerbate mental health conditions and vice versa. Several hypotheses may explain these connections, including overlapping inflammatory pathways, altered interoceptive perception, and shared psychosocial stressors. We also explore how asthma phenotypes, different asthma treatment modalities, and breathing patterns may mediate the relationship between asthma and mental disorders such as anxiety and depressive disorders. Additionally, this review presents insights from the field of Psychoneuroimmunology and discusses the potential benefits of non-pharmacological approaches such as mindfulness, yoga, and breathing exercises. Overall, this narrative review emphasizes the need for an interdisciplinary approach to asthma management, stressing the importance of the biopsychosocial model in understanding shared pathogenic mechanisms across disorders involving psychoneuroimmunological pathways. Through this perspective, one can better understand the connections between respiratory and psychological health. This review also attempts to reveal some of the disagreements in the field, showing that more research is required to understand the risk profile that asthmatics carry when it comes to mental disorders.
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Pub Date : 2025-05-12DOI: 10.1016/j.pmip.2025.100158
Sietske Leijstra , Aartjan T.F. Beekman , Philip Spinhoven , Johanna H.M. Hovenkamp-Hermelink
Background
Help-seeking behavior in patients with psychological disorders may facilitate or hinder access to care. This study aims to determine the relationship between the personality trait locus of control (LOC) and help-seeking among people with anxiety and/or depressive disorders.
Methods
Cross-sectional data were derived from The Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety. In 1434 participants with a current depression and/or anxiety disorder help-seeking was measured by the Perceived Need for Care Questionnaire. LOC was measured by the Mastery scale.
Results
A more internal LOC orientation was associated with less help-seeking. In the group that did seek help, a more external LOC orientation was found to be associated with certain types of help, and with more types of help. After adding neuroticism or depressive symptom severity to the regression models, the predictive value of LOC for help-seeking was no longer significant.
Conclusions
This research shows that for people with anxiety and/or depressive disorders LOC orientation was associated with help-seeking. However, this association disappeared after adjusting for depressive symptom severity or neuroticism. As LOC, neuroticism, and depression are correlated and all three concepts are important for understanding patients’ help-seeking behavior, it is worthwhile to further study them in concert in longitudinal designs.
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Pub Date : 2025-05-07DOI: 10.1016/j.pmip.2025.100153
Cindy Li, Orhan Yilmaz, Evyn M. Peters
Interpersonal sensitivity is a transdiagnostic trait vulnerability factor for several psychiatric conditions, most notably atypical depression. Surprisingly little research attention has been devoted to pharmacotherapy for interpersonal sensitivity. We conducted a literature review of randomized controlled trials conducted over five decades to determine which antidepressant medications have demonstrated efficacy on the Hopkins Symptom Checklist interpersonal sensitivity factors. Our search focused on adult samples with unipolar depressive disorders. Compared to placebo, we found consistent evidence for the superiority of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and imipramine, as well as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (mainly phenelzine) specifically for patients with atypical or anxious depression. Mianserin did not appear to be effective in two trials. Phenelzine was superior to imipramine, but only for patients with atypical features, mirroring the trends observed for depression treatment effects in those trials. There was inconsistent evidence for the superiority of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors over tricyclics (mainly imipramine), but no studies reported the converse. Some trials were underpowered with small sample sizes, or did not adequately report statistics. There was a notable absence of studies with newer antidepressants. Although interpersonal sensitivity clearly responds to serotonergic antidepressants, it is not clear from the existing literature if these are more effective than medications lacking such properties. Future research will need to carefully choose pharmacologic agents with nonoverlapping mechanisms to answer this question.
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Pub Date : 2025-04-22DOI: 10.1016/j.pmip.2025.100154
Samuel D. Spencer , Nicholas C. Borgogna , Tyler Owen , Catherine E. Rast , David A.L. Johnson , Jessica Szu-Chi Cheng , Ace Castillo , Eric A. Storch , Matti Cervin , Steven D. Hollon
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure and response prevention is the most empirically supported psychological treatment for obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). Healthcare organizations and practice guidelines recommending CBT for OCD typically rely on meta-analyses that usefully aggregate treatment outcome findings. However, a critical methodological aspect of meta-analyses is the potential impact of publication bias— that is, the tendency for significant findings to be published more frequently than non-significant ones, which can inflate overall effect sizes and lead to inaccurate conclusions about treatment efficacy. Identifying unpublished studies is difficult without a complete record of all studies actually conducted. To address this issue, we searched databases of United States National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants between 1980–2018 that funded comparator randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining the efficacy of psychological treatments for adults with OCD and determined whether identified grants resulted in publications. Results indicated that 100 % of the ten identified grants resulted in publications, suggesting an absence of publication bias in this area of the literature. Quantitative aggregation of findings from the ten identified grants revealed a large effect size (g = 0.74, 95 % CI = [0.48, 0.99)], τ = 0.44). for comparisons between identified psychological treatments and a range of comparator conditions for reducing OCD symptomology measured by the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS). Findings are discussed in the context of meta-science issues and methodological challenges related to publication bias in hopes of improving clinical research methods and intervention development for treatments of OCD.
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Antipsychotics are vital in the management of multiple psychiatric disorders. Weight gain is a common adverse effect that can impact quality of life and long-term adherence to treatment. The goal of this literature review is to explore posited mechanisms for antipsychotic-induced weight gain (AIWG) and review proposed nonpharmacological and pharmacological interventions to mitigate this weight gain.
Methods
An electronic literature search was performed on PubMed to identify full-text, English-language articles that discussed AIWG. Selected articles were published between 2000 and 2024.
Results
Findings from 68 articles were reviewed and discussed. 27 strategies/agents of varying efficacies were identified. Non-pharmacologic interventions exhibit data in being effective against AIWG. Switching to an antipsychotic with a more favorable side-effect profile can be an appropriate option, but it is associated with an increased risk of relapse. Metformin is the most widely accepted and researched adjunctive treatment, followed by liraglutide and samidorphan. Dulaglutide, semaglutide, topiramate, betahistine, amantadine hydrochloride, berberine, probiotics, dietary fiber, nanoparticle formulation, and reboxetine show promising results in the attenuation of AIWG but need further research to understand their efficacy, metabolic effects, and safety. Melatonin, vitamin D, orlistat, modafinil, and naltrexone currently have very little data and have yet to exhibit compelling results. Lorcaserin, rimonabant, and sibutramine have all been removed from the market in the United States and are not recommended.
Conclusion
Data on AIWG is diverse, but scarce. Further research is needed to better understand the pathophysiology of AIWG and explore long-term effectiveness and safety of promising pharmacologic therapies in this vulnerable patient population.
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This study aims to determine the prevalence of panic disorder among medical students. Using the Panic Disorder Screener (PADIS) Scale for the screening of panic disorder (PD), we conducted a cross-sectional study targeting medical students from 2nd to 6th year at Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan, with a sample of 361 students. Using convenience sampling method, the questionnaires were disseminated to medical students via social media educational groups and direct contact with the students. To analyze which factors predict PD among medical students, we used a Multiple Firth Logistic regression model, and to check the construct validity of the PADIS scale we used Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), alongside Cronbach’s alpha standardized coefficient for reliability. The scale construct was validated with acceptable CFA fit indices (TLI = 0.996, CFI = 0.999, RMSEA = 0.027, and SRMR = 0.019) and accepted internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.733). Interestingly, 140 students reported having recurrent panic attacks (38.8 %). Nevertheless, 103 students (28.5 %) fully satisfied the diagnostic criteria for PD, indicating its high prevalence within this population. The most common method used to overcome the attack was deep breathing or special maneuvers (44 %). According to the regression results, PD was significantly less likely to be present among those who hadn’t experience panic attacks before attending medical school (Odds Ratio (OR) = 0.43; 95 % CI = [0.2–0.91]; P = 0.028), more likely to be in females (OR = 3.12; 95 % CI = [1.53–6.6]; P = 0.002), and significantly more prevalent among students from lower years compared to 6th year students. Interventions should be applied in medical faculties, as PD is not uncommon in this population.
本研究旨在确定惊恐障碍在医学生中的患病率。我们使用恐慌症筛查量表(PADIS)筛查恐慌症(PD),针对约旦巴勒卡应用大学二年级至六年级的医学生开展了一项横断面研究,样本为 361 名学生。研究采用方便抽样法,通过社交媒体教育小组和与学生直接接触的方式向医学生发放问卷。为了分析哪些因素可以预测医学生的肢端麻痹症,我们使用了多元费思逻辑回归模型;为了检验 PADIS 量表的结构效度,我们使用了确认性因子分析(CFA),并使用 Cronbach's alpha 标准化系数来检验其可靠性。量表结构得到了验证,CFA拟合指数(TLI = 0.996、CFI = 0.999、RMSEA = 0.027 和 SRMR = 0.019)和内部一致性(Cronbach's alpha = 0.733)均可接受。有趣的是,有 140 名学生(38.8%)表示曾反复出现恐慌发作。然而,有 103 名学生(28.5%)完全符合恐慌症的诊断标准,这表明恐慌症在这一人群中的发病率很高。最常用的克服发作的方法是深呼吸或特殊动作(44%)。回归结果显示,在就读医学院之前未经历过恐慌症发作的人中,出现恐慌症的几率明显较低(Odds Ratio (OR) = 0.43; 95 % CI = [0.2-0.91]; P = 0.028),女性出现恐慌症的几率更高(OR = 3.12; 95 % CI = [1.53-6.6]; P = 0.002),低年级学生的发病率明显高于六年级学生。应在医学院校采取干预措施,因为在这一人群中,帕金森病并不罕见。
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Pub Date : 2025-03-01DOI: 10.1016/j.pmip.2024.100147
Wenyi Xiao , Jijomon C. Moncy , Rachel D. Woodham , Sudhakar Selvaraj , Nahed Lajmi , Harriet Hobday , Gabrielle Sheehan , Ali-Reza Ghazi-Noori , Peter J. Lagerberg , Rodrigo Machado-Vieira , Jair C. Soares , Allan H. Young , Cynthia H.Y. Fu
Aim
To investigate neural oscillatory networks in major depressive disorder (MDD), effects of home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) treatment, and predictors of treatment remission.
Methods
In a randomized controlled trial, EEG data were acquired from 21 MDD participants (16 women, mean age 36.63 ± 9.71 years) with moderate to severe depressive episodes (mean HAMD score 18.42 ± 1.80). Participants were randomized to active (n = 11) or sham tDCS (n = 8). Home-based tDCS treatment was administered for 10 weeks, with 5 sessions per week for 3 weeks, then 3 sessions per week for 7 weeks. Active tDCS was 2 mA, and sham tDCS was 0 mA with brief ramp-up/down periods. Clinical remission was defined as HAMD score ≤ 7. Resting-state EEG data were collected at baseline and at the 10-week end of treatment using a portable 4-channel EEG device. EEG band power and functional connectivity (phase locking value, PLV) were analyzed. Deep learning identified predictors of treatment remission from baseline PLV features.
Results
The active tDCS group showed higher gamma PLV in frontal and temporal regions compared to the sham group. Positive correlations between changes in delta, theta, alpha, and beta PLV and depression improvement were observed in the active group. Combining PLV features from theta, alpha, and beta achieved the highest treatment remission prediction accuracy: 71.94 % (sensitivity 52.88 %, specificity 83.06 %).
Conclusions
Synchronized brain activity in gamma PLV may be a mechanism of active tDCS. Baseline resting-state EEG could predict treatment remission. Home-based EEG measures are feasible and useful predictors of clinical outcomes.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a prevalent psychiatric condition known for its resistance to conventional treatments. Despite available pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions, a significant number of patients do not respond adequately to these approaches. Recent genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified genetic links to OCD, sparking interest in exploring gene therapy as an alternative treatment method.
Main body
Gene therapy involves correcting or replacing defective genes to target the root cause of the disorder. Preliminary studies have shown promising results, focusing on genes such as Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), oxytocin receptor (OXTR), SLITRK5, and SLC6A4. Continued exploration of genes like SHANK3 and IMOOD, as well as animal models like SLITRK5 knockout mice, offer insights into potential therapeutic targets. However, ethical and technical challenges must be addressed before wider implementation can occur. Ethical considerations include the multifactorial nature of psychiatric disorders, the need for comprehensive treatment, and issues surrounding informed consent, particularly in cases where patients lack insight into their condition. Technical challenges involve safe gene delivery to the brain, potential off-target effects, and achieving optimal gene expression levels.
Conclusions
Gene therapy for OCD is still in the early stages of research and development. While current research is still in its infancy, the identification of specific genes and pathways associated with OCD offers a foundation for future therapeutic interventions. Despite the ethical and technical challenges that remain, advancements in genetic engineering and the establishment of animal models provide a hopeful outlook for the development of effective gene therapy strategies. As the field progresses, Further research is essential to fully realize the potential of gene therapy in managing OCD and related psychiatric conditions.
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Pub Date : 2025-03-01DOI: 10.1016/j.pmip.2025.100150
Vasiliki C. Baourda , Christina Chrysohoou , Fotios Barkas , Evrydiki Kravvariti , Evangelos Liberopoulos , Konstantinos Tsioufis , Petros P. Sfikakis , Christos Pitsavos , Demosthenes Panagiotakos
Background
The aim of this study was to explore the associations between symptoms of depression and anxiety on 20-year cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence among apparently healthy Greek adults.
Methods
In the context of a population-based, prospective health survey, the ATTICA study (2002–2022), 853 adult participants without previous CVD history [453 men (45 ± 13 years) and 400 women (44 ± 18 years)] underwent evaluations regarding psychological factors (depression through ZDRS and anxiety through STAI scales), lifestyle factors (smoking, diet, physical activity) and medical conditions (obesity, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes mellitus) at both baseline and 10-year follow-up examinations. CVD incidence was assessed based on medical records and hospital data. Cox proportional hazard models were developed to evaluate the association between psychological symptoms on the 20-year CVD incidence, after adjusting for various characteristics.
Results
The results indicated that the chronic burden of depression and anxiety was independently associated with increased CVD risk during the 20-year follow-up period (crude hazard ratios of cumulative at baseline and at 10-year follow-up depressive symptoms score on CVD incidence was 1.04 95%CI (1.03, 1.05), and for anxiety score was 1.03 95%CI (1.02, 1.04)); the hazard ratios were higher especially for younger participants and those who did not adhere steadily to the Mediterranean diet during the follow-up period.
Conclusions
Based on our findings, standardized psychological assessments focusing on depression and anxiety should be integrated as a distinct and additional component within the preventive strategies for CVD implemented by health authorities at the population level.
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Pub Date : 2025-01-28DOI: 10.1016/j.pmip.2025.100148
Michele F Rodrigues, Larissa Junkes, Jose Appolinario, Antonio E Nardi
Background
Treatment-Resistant Depression is a significant mental health challenge characterized by an inadequate response to standard treatments. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy has shown promise for depression, but its effectiveness for Treatment-Resistant Depression remains unclear.
Objective
This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness and safety of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy as an adjunctive treatment for Treatment-Resistant Depression.
Methods
We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, ClinicalTrials.gov, and PsycInfo up to June 15, 2024, without language restrictions. Randomized controlled trials comparing Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy plus treatment as usual to treatment as usual alone in individuals with Treatment-Resistant Depression were included. The primary outcome was depressive symptom severity. Secondary outcomes included quality of life, rumination, mindfulness skills, and self-compassion.
Results
The review included 13 studies with a total of 864 participants. Preliminary evidence suggests that Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy significantly may help reduce depressive symptoms compared to treatment as usual or active controls, with effect sizes ranging from moderate to large (Cohen’s d = 0.54 to 1.04) in well-designed studies. Some improvements were also noted in quality of life (d = 0.36 to 0.51), rumination (d = 0.39), mindfulness skills (d = 0.73), and self-compassion (d = 0.21 to 0.64).
Conclusions
While encouraging, the current evidence suggests that Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy maybe a promising intervention for Treatment-Resistant Depression However, methodological limitations, including heterogeneity in study designs and TRD definitions, preclude definitive conclusions. Future research should prioritize well-designed randomized controlled trials to establish its efficacy and optimal implementation.
背景:治疗难治性抑郁症是一种重要的心理健康挑战,其特征是对标准治疗的反应不足。正念认知疗法已经显示出治疗抑郁症的希望,但它对难治性抑郁症的有效性仍不清楚。目的评价正念认知疗法辅助治疗难治性抑郁症的有效性和安全性。方法我们检索MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, ClinicalTrials.gov和PsycInfo,截止到2024年6月15日,无语言限制。在难治性抑郁症患者中,随机对照试验比较了正念认知疗法加常规治疗与单独常规治疗。主要结局为抑郁症状严重程度。次要结果包括生活质量、沉思、正念技能和自我同情。结果本综述纳入13项研究,共864名受试者。初步证据表明,与常规治疗或主动控制相比,正念认知疗法可能显著有助于减轻抑郁症状,在设计良好的研究中,效果大小从中等到较大(科恩d = 0.54至1.04)。在生活质量(d = 0.36至0.51)、沉思(d = 0.39)、正念技能(d = 0.73)和自我同情(d = 0.21至0.64)方面也有一些改善。虽然令人鼓舞,但目前的证据表明,基于正念的认知疗法可能是治疗难治性抑郁症的一种有希望的干预措施。然而,方法学的局限性,包括研究设计和TRD定义的异质性,排除了明确的结论。未来的研究应优先考虑设计良好的随机对照试验,以确定其疗效和最佳实施。
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