1. Low levels of maximal aerobic power impair the profile of mood state in individuals with temporal lobe epilepsy

Objetivo Investigar a correlação entre aptidão cardiorrespiratória e variáveis de estado de humor em indivíduos com epilepsia do lobo temporal (ELT). Método Indivíduos com ELT (n = 20) e co

Arq. Neuro-Psiquiatr.. Publicado em: 2015-01

2. Validity and screening properties of three depression rating scales in a prospective sample of patients with severe traumatic brain injury

Objective: To evaluate the validity and utility of the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) as screening tools for depression after severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods: Forty-six consecutive survivors of severe TBI were evaluated at a median of 15 months af

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.. Publicado em: 25/04/2014

3. The joint structure of major depression, anxiety disorders, and trait negative affect

Background: Dimensional models of psychopathology demonstrate that two correlated factors of fear and distress account for the covariation among depressive and anxiety disorders. Nevertheless, these models tend to exclude variables relevant to psychopathology, such as temperament traits. This study examined the joint structure of DSM-IV-based major depressi

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.. Publicado em: 15/04/2014

4. Lack of association between the 5-HTTLPR and positive screening for mental disorders among children exposed to urban violence and maltreatment

Objective: To ascertain whether genetic variations in the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR 44-bp insertion/deletion polymorphism) influence an increase in depressive and anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents exposed to high levels of violence. Methods: Saliva samples were collected from a group of children who were working on the streets and fr

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.. Publicado em: 07/04/2014

5. Evaluation of anxiety and depression prevalence in patients with primary severe hyperhidrosis

BACKGROUND: Primary hyperhidrosis (PH) can lead to mood changes due to the inconveniences it causes. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the existence of anxiety and depression in patients with severe primary hyperhidrosis who sought treatment at a medical office. METHODS: The questionnaire "Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale" was used for 197 ind

An. bras. dermatol.. Publicado em: 31/03/2014

6. Ansiedade em situações de prova: evidências de validade de duas escalas

A competição, a cobrança social e pessoal e a possibilidade de fracasso são alguns dos fatores que podem tornar a situação de prova um evento estressante e gerador de ansiedade. Nesse contexto, este estudo objetivou disponibilizar para o Brasil dois instrumentos de avaliação da ansiedade em situações de testagem e demonstrar evidências de validade

Psico-USF. Publicado em: 31/03/2014

7. Efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy in reducing psychiatric symptoms in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator: an integrative review

This article is a systematic review of the available literature on the benefits that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers patients with implanted cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and confirms its effectiveness. After receiving the device, some patients fear that it will malfunction, or they remain in a constant state of tension due to sudden electrica

Braz. J. Med. Biol. Res.. Publicado em: 31/03/2014

8. Impact of a physical activity program on the anxiety, depression, occupational stress and burnout syndrome of nursing professionals

OBJETIVO: avaliar os efeitos de um programa de atividade física no local de trabalho sobre os níveis de ansiedade, depressão, Burnout, estresse ocupacional e na autopercepção da saúde e qualidade de vida, relacionada ao trabalho de uma equipe de enfermagem, em uma unidade de cuidados paliativos. MÉTODOS: o programa de

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem. Publicado em: 31/03/2014

9. Escala de instabilidade emocional para a segurança pública

O presente trabalho expõe a construção e apresentação de evidências de validade de um instrumento de medida de instabilidade emocional para uso na área da segurança pública. Para tal, foram realizados dois estudos com amostras de profissionais de segurança pública do estado do Rio de Janeiro. O primeiro estudo apresentou evidências de validade ba

Psico-USF. Publicado em: 31/03/2014

10. Translation into Portuguese and validation of the Blood Donation Reactions Inventory

Background: the Blood Donation Reactions Inventory (BDRI) scale was proposed as part of a study about the predictors of psychological reactions in volunteer blood donors, as uncomfortable reactions are associated with a lower probability to return for further donations. Objective: to translate the Inventory into Brazilian Portuguese and evaluate its psych

Rev Bras Hematol Hemoter. Publicado em: 31/03/2014

11. Assumir o papel do Pai!: intervenção psicoterapêutica na adolescência

O presente estudo de caso aborda a vivência de um adolescente de 15 anos de idade, destacando a angústia e a ansiedade de separação face à figura paterna, recentemente reclusa por motivo de parricídio. O processo deu início com uma atitude defensiva, relutante e desconfiada por parte do paciente, verificando-se um sofrimento significativo na gestão i

Psicol. USP. Publicado em: 31/03/2014

12. First- and last-year medical students: is there a difference in the prevalence and intensity of anxiety and depressive symptoms?

Objective: Medical training is considered a significant stress factor. We sought to assess the prevalence and intensity of anxiety and depressive symptoms in medical students and compare samples of first-year and sixth-year students. Method: This was a cross-sectional study of first- and sixth-year medical students who attended classes regularly. The stud

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.. Publicado em: 24/03/2014