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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.
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BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :78
Early weight gain during olanzapine treatment for schizophrenic disorders may be a good predictor of substantial weight gain around 7 months later, according to a post-hoc analysis of clinical trial data.
BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :71
A woman's exposure to severe acute stress during the second month of pregnancy increases the likelihood of her child developing schizophrenia in later life, particularly if the child is a girl.
BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :70
According to analysis of the literature, lesbian, gay and bisexual people are at higher risk of mental disorders, suicide, substance misuse and deliberate self harm than heterosexual people.
Volume 8 Suppl 1
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A Japanese version of the Perceived Stress Scale: cross-cultural translation and equivalence assessment Chizu Mimura, Peter Griffiths BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :85 (30 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Relative risk of diabetes, dyslipidaemia, hypertension and the metabolic syndrome in people with severe mental illnesses.
Systematic review and metaanalysis
David PJ Osborn, Christine A Wright, Gus Levy, Michael B King, Raman Deo, Irwin Nazareth BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :84 (25 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Debate
Longitudinal population-based studies of affective disorders: Where to from here? John R Beard, Sandro Galea, David Vlahov BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :83 (23 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Construction and validation of a dimensional scale exploring mood disorders: MAThyS (Multidimensional Assessment of Thymic States) Chantal Henry, Katia M'Bailara, Flavie Mathieu, Rollon Poinsot, Bruno Falissard BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :82 (19 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Early trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural therapy to prevent chronic post-traumatic stress disorder and related symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis Hege Korn BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :81 (19 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Discontinuation of hypnotics during cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia Lucie Zavesicka, Martin Brunovsky, Milos Matousek, Peter Sos BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :80 (18 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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A factor analytic investigation of the Tripartite model of affect in a clinical sample of young Australians Joe A Buckby, Sue M Cotton, Elizabeth M Cosgrave, Eoin J Killackey, Alison R Yung BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :79 (18 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Early evaluation of patient risk for substantial weight gain during Olanzapine treatment for schizophrenia, schizophreniform, or schizoaffective disorder Ilya Lipkovich, Jennie G Jacobson, Thomas A Hardy, Vicki POOLE Hoffmann BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :78 (15 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Design and methods for a randomized clinical trial treating comorbid obesity and major depressive disorder Kristin L Schneider, Jamie S Bodenlos, Yunsheng Ma, Barbara Olendzki, Jessica Oleski, Philip Merriam, Sybil Crawford, Ira S Ockene, Sherry L Pagoto BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :77 (15 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Weight management in a cohort of Irish inpatients with serious mental illness (SMI) using a modular behavioural programme. A preliminary service evaluation Chris J Bushe, Dermot McNamara, Cliff Haley, Mary Fleming McCrossan, Pat Devitt BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8 :76 (15 [Abstract ] [Full text ] [PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Family caregiver quality of life in multiple sclerosis among Kuwaitis: a controlled study. Asmahan F Alshubaili, Jude U Ohaeri, Abdel W Awadalla, Asser A Mabrouk BMC Health Services Research 2008, 8 :206 (7 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Research
Conflict and user involvement in drug misuse treatment decision-making: a qualitative study Jan Fischer, Joanne Neale, Michael Bloor, Nicholas Jenkins Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy 2008, 3 :21 (6 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
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Conduct disorder in girls: neighborhoods, family characteristics, and parenting behaviors Kathleen Pajer, Stefanie Stein, Karin Tritt, Chien-Ni Chang, Wei Wang, William Gardner Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health 2008, 2 :28 (6 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Primary research
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) of attention processes in presumed obligate carriers of schizophrenia Francesca M Filbey, Tamara Russell, Robin G Morris, Robin M Murray, Colm McDonald Annals of General Psychiatry 2008, 7 :18 (3 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Research
Treatment of alcohol dependence in patients with co-morbid major depressive disorder - predictors for the outcomes with memantine and escitalopram medication Leea H Muhonen, Jari Lahti, David Sinclair, Jouko Lonnqvist, Hannu Alho Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy 2008, 3 :20 (3 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Research
Association of RGS4 variants with schizotypy and cognitive endophenotypes at the population level Nicholas C Stefanis, Thomas A Trikalinos, Dimitrios Avramopoulos, Nikos Smyrnis, Ioannis Evdokimidis, Evangelia E Ntzani, Alex Hatzimanolis, John PA Ioannidis, Costas N Stefanis Behavioral and Brain Functions 2008, 4 :46 (3 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ]
Case Report
'Rapunzel syndrome' trichobezoar in a 7-year-old girl: a case report Ali H Al Wadan, Hamed Al Kaff, Jamila Al Senabani, Azan S Al Saadi Cases Journal 2008, 1 :205 (2 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Physician attitude toward depression care interventions: implications for implementation of quality improvement initiatives Rachel M Henke, Ann F Chou, Johann C Chanin, Amanda B Zides, Sarah H Scholle Implementation Science 2008, 3 :40 (30 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
Case Report
Presentation and course of brain metastases from breast cancer in a paranoid-schizophrenic patient: a case report Astrid Dalhaug, Adam Pawinski, Jan Norum, Carsten Nieder Cases Journal 2008, 1 :195 (30 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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Prevalence and determinants of child maltreatment among high school students in Southern China: A large scale school based survey Phil WS Leung, William CW Wong, Wq Chen, Catherine SK Tang Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health 2008, 2 :27 (29 [Abstract ] [Provisional PDF ] [PubMed ] [Related articles ]
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