Henry Carter Hull

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder of childhood characterized by the three core symptoms of hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and sustained inattention. While the etiology of ADHD remains unknown, several studies suggest ADHD pathophysiology to involve frontal network abnormality and dysregulation of catecholaminergic and dopaminergic functions. Stimulants, which are structurally similar to endogenous...

This open-access book investigates the inter-relationship between the mind and a potential opportunity to explore the psychology of entrepreneurship. Building on recent research, this book offers a broad scope investigation of the different aspects of what goes on in the mind of the (potential) entrepreneur as he or she considers the pursuit of a potential opportunity, the creation of a new organization, and/or the selection of an entrepreneurial

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Association between neurocognition and social cognition in a sample of people with schizophrenia spectrum disordersObjectivesTo check if neurocognition and social cognition are linked in a sample of people with schizophrenia spectrum disorder to tailor clinical interventionsBackgroundNeurocognition and social cognition are domains often affected in schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs) (Green et al., 2015, Bora et al., 2017). Despite the important...

Long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics are often used in early psychosis to assist with medication compliance and relapse prevention, although the weight gain and metabolic effects of the newer LAI antipsychotics in young people are yet to be examined. This study examined the long-term effects of aripiprazole and paliperidone in LAI formulation on weight gain and metabolic parameters in youth early episode psychosis.MethodWeight gain and other...

There is abundant evidence showing a strong association between trauma exposure, psychotic symptoms, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Early trauma exposure contributes to the formation of psychotic symptoms and the development of psychotic disorders or severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and treatment-refractory major depression. Furthermore, among persons with psychotic disorders, multiple traumatization

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P. Malliaris1.1General Hospital of Karditsa, Psychiatry, Karditsa, Greece.Background and Aims:The incorporation of new technological application in all medical fields is a universal phenomenon that also affects Psychiatry. The use of online or mobile psychometric instruments, psychiatric smartphone applications, technologically advanced medication or new forms of psychotherapy, like distance therapy or virtually reality based therapy, are the new...

Social media and other digital devices have entered our collective bloodstream. This eBook touches upon the human experience of contemporary trends that affect how we perceive ourselves, others, and society.

To evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice of Tunisian general practitioners (GPs) after a suicide attempt.MethodsA cross-sectional, descriptive and analytic survey was carried out during three months (from September 16 to November 27, 2017). Among 126 GPs randomly selected, 103 participated to the study. Results: Fifty-nine of our participants were men (57.3%). The average age was 49.65 u00b1 8.18 years. Thirty-six of GPs had a training about...

Postpartum depression (PPD) negatively impacts maternal health, parenting, and child development. The majority of previous population-based studies on risk factors of PPD are from a few Western countries. Since most previous studies collected information on risk factors typically during the last trimester of pregnancy, little is known about the association between psychosocial factors during early pregnancy and PPD. This study aimed to identify the...

This open access book maps a crucial but neglected chapter in the history of psychiatry: how was melancholia transformed in the nineteenth century from traditional melancholy madness into a modern biomedical mood disorder, paving the way for the emergence of clinical depression as a psychiatric illness in the twentieth century? At a time when the prevalence of mood disorders and antidepressant consumption are at an all-time high, the need for a

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