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BMC Psychiatry is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders, as well as related molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
BMC Psychiatry (ISSN 1471-244X) is indexed/tracked/covered by PubMed, MEDLINE, CAS, Scopus, EMBASE, Thomson Scientific (ISI) and Google Scholar.
BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :34
Motivational abnormalities, measured using reward-based reaction times, are present in first-episode psychosis and could be associated with dopamine dysfunction rather than underlying cognitive impairment or the effects of antipsychotic medication.
BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :26
Families who have lost a teenager to suicide are critically in need of support, and qualitative research has highlighted the key role of family doctors in the organization of an early and effective support scheme.
BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :25
Male gender, a lower education level, advanced age, and psychological distress are all predictors of negative attitudes towards depression, suggesting that programs to tackle the stigma of this condition should target these groups.
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Research article
Incentive motivation processing in first-episode psychosis: a behavioural study Graham K Murray, Luke Clark, Philip R Corlett, Andrew D Blackwell, Roshan Cools, Peter B Jones, Trevor W Robbins, Luise Poustka BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :34 (8 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Family violence, war, and natural disasters: A study of the effect of extreme stress on children's mental health in Sri Lanka
Claudia Catani, Nadja Jacob, Elisabeth Schauer, Mahendran Kohila, Frank Neuner BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :33 (2 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Research article
Non-adherence to antipsychotic medication, relapse and rehospitalisation in recent-onset schizophrenia. Gunnar Morken, Jan H Widen, Rolf W Grawe BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :32 (30 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Research article
Effectiveness of second generation antipsychotics:
A systematic review of randomized trials.
Erik Johnsen, Hugo A Jorgensen BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :31 (25 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Study protocol
Personality assessment as a support for referral and case-work in treatment for substance use disorders (PASRC-study) Morten Hesse, Mads K Pedersen BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :30 (25 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Technical advance
Application of microarray outlier detection methodology to psychiatric research Carl Ernst, Alexandre Bureau, Gustavo Turecki BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :29 (23 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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ADHD and Disruptive behavior scores - associations with MAO-A and 5-HTT genes and with platelet MAO-B activity in adolescents
Kerstin Malmberg, Hanna-Linn Wargelius, Paul Lichtenstein, Lars Oreland, Jan-Olov Larsson BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :28 (23 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Estimated pre-morbid IQ effects on cognitive and functional outcomes in Alzheimer disease: a longitudinal study in a treated cohort John M Starr, Jane Lonie BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :27 (21 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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In the aftermath of teenage suicide: A qualitative study of the psychosocial consequences for the surviving family members Per Lindqvist, Lars Johansson, Urban Karlsson BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :26 (21 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Research article
Predictors of depression stigma Kathleen M Griffiths, Helen Christensen, Anthony F Jorm BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :25 (18 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Study protocol
Effectiveness of topiramate for tobacco dependence in patients with depression: a randomised, controlled trial Javier Garcia-Campayo, Natalia Sobradiel, Marta Alda, Adoracion Mas, Eva Andres, Rosa Magallon, Arantxa Crucelaegui, Beatriz Sanz BMC Family Practice 2008, 9 :28 (7 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Research article
Facilitating access to voluntary and community services for patients with psychosocial problems: a before-after evaluation Justin Grayer, John Cape, Lisa Orpwood, Judy Leibowitz, Marta Buszewicz BMC Family Practice 2008, 9 :27 (7 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Short report
Admission to a psychiatric unit and changes in tobacco smoking Suzy Ker, David Owens Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health 2008, 4 :12 (6 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Study protocol
The potential of virtual reality as anxiety management tool: a randomized controlled study in a sample of patients affected by generalized anxiety disorder Alessandra Gorini, Giuseppe Riva Trials 2008, 9 :25 (5 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Research article
Models in the delivery of depression care: A systematic review of randomised and controlled intervention trials.
Helen Christensen Prof, Kathleen M Griffiths, Amelia Gulliver, Dannielle Clack, Marjan Kljakovic, Leanne Wells BMC Family Practice 2008, 9 :25 (5 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Research
Experience of road and other trauma by the opiate dependent patient: a survey report Albert S Reece Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy 2008, 3 :10 (3 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Appropriate disclosure of a diagnosis of dementia: identifying the key behaviours of 'best practice' Jan Lecouturier, Claire Bamford, Julian C Hughes, Jillian J Francis, Robbie Foy, Marie Johnston, Martin P Eccles BMC Health Services Research 2008, 8 :95 (1 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Research article
Suicide among adults aged 30-49: a psychological autopsy study in Hong Kong Paul WC Wong, Wincy SC Chan, Eric YH Chen, Sandra SM Chan, Y W Law, Paul SF Yip BMC Public Health 2008, 8 :147 (1 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Research
Delayed sleep phase cases and controls
Daniel F Kripke, Katharine M Rex, Sonia Ancoli-Israel, Caroline M Nievergelt, Walt Klimecki, John R Kelsoe Journal of Circadian Rhythms 2008, 6 :6 (29 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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The validity, reliability and normative scores of the parent, teacher and self report versions of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire in China Yasong Du, Jianhua Kou, David Coghill Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health 2008, 2 :8 (29 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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