218sSO5 The b,iology and psychology of memory disorder in schizophrenia subjects (n = 44, age: in mean 40.3 (range 23-76) years, 21 males, 23 females) watching a witty movie ("Mr. Bean") were investigated. The speed of the facial expression "laughing" was more pronounced in subjects with high scores of Zuckerman's sensations seeking scale (general, boredom susceptibility) and Neo-FFI (frankness, neurotizism) than in subjects with low scores. In contrast, the speed of voluntary movements of mouth and eyes was noi correlated.to the personality measurements. Kinematic analysis of facial expressions seems to be useful in identifying subjects with sensation seeking and related personality styles. Higher speed of facial mov&nents found in these subjects suggests enhanced dopaminergic function in such a personality.

ObjectiveThere is a large consensus concerning the important aetiological role of childhood trauma in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). In the current study, we examine the differential effect of childhood trauma subtypes on fatigue and physical functioning in patients with CFS.MethodsOne hundred and fifty-five participants receiving treatment at the outpatient clinic for CFS of the Antwerp University Hospital in Belgium were included in this study. Stepwise regression analyses were conducted with the outcomes of the total score of the Checklist Individual Strength (CIS) measuring fatigue and the physical functioning subscale of the medical outcomes short form-36 health status survey (SF-36) as the dependent variables, and the scores on the five Traumatic Experiences Checklist (TEC) subscales as the independent variables.ResultsFatigue and physical functioning scores in CFS patients were significantly predicted by sexual harassment only. A significant effect of emotional neglect, emotional abuse and bodily threat during childhood on elevated fatigue or reduced physical functioning levels could not be found.ConclusionThere is a differential effect of childhood trauma subtypes on fatigue and physical functioning in CFS patients. Sexual harassment emerged as the most important predictor variable. Therefore, childhood (sexual) trauma has to be taken into account in assessment and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

The role of intensive home treatment teams in the treatment of suicidality and suicide attempters: a novel therapy Suicide is preventable and the World Health Organization (WHO) has made suicide prevention a priority as a global goal. Suicide attempters deserve extra attention as a prior suicide attempt is the main risk factor for a completed one. Suicidality is an important reason for referrals by general practitioners to psychiatric crisis services, including intensive home treatment teams (IHTTs). Suicide attempters, however, find it difficult to link up with regular care. IHTTs are more accessible than residential crisis care and are often more quickly available than regular outpatient care. IHTTs can therefore play an important role in the treatment of suicidality and should offer specific treatment. Various methods have been developed in recent years to effectively treat suicidality. The ‘Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program’ (ASSIP) can be used within an IHTT. The methodology and available literature are discussed.