Introduction The term “Sexual and Gender Minorities” includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and/or asexual populations. It was introduced in the MeSH Database in 2018. Mental health research on sexual and gender minority populations is gaining momentum. Objectives To describe mental disorders among sexual and gender minorities. Methods This is a review of the literature via Medline. The database was searched using the keyword combination “sexual gender minorities” OR “homosexuality” OR “bisexuality” OR “transgender persons” OR “intersex persons” AND “mental disorders”. The filters applied were Full text, Meta-Analysis, Systematic Review and in the last 5 years. Results A total of 59 articles were included. The lowest rates of depression and anxiety were reported among heterosexual people. Depressive symptoms, suicidality, interpersonal trauma exposure, substance use disorders, anxiety, and general distress have been consistently elevated among transgender and gender non-conforming people. Among transgender people, the prevalence of binge drinking ranged from 7%-61%. Depression was the most frequent mental disorder among sexual minority men (43.2%) followed by anxiety (32.2%), suicidal ideation (21.2%), suicide plans (6.2%) and suicide attempts (7.3%). Eating disorders were more frequent among sexual minority women compared with heterosexual peers. Compared with heterosexual youth, sexual minority youth had 123% to 623% higher odds of lifetime substance use, 82% to 317% higher odds of depressive symptoms and suicidality and 20% to 280% higher odds of violence victimization. Conclusions The prevalence of mental disorders is high among sexual and gender minorities for whom mental health prevention and treatment programs are needed. Disclosure No significant relationships.
IntroductionMenopause is a special period for women which can have both physical and psychological consequences.ObjectivesThe aim of our study was to assess the impact of menopause on women’s quality of life.MethodsA cross-sectional descriptive study conducted on menopausal women consulting at the basic health center in réjiche over a period from 12 september to 12 october 2022. The impact of menopause on the mental health of women was assessed by the menopause rating scale (MRS).ResultsA total of 83 women were incluted in our study. The mean age was 61.89±11.03 years. The median age of menopause was 45 years (50-43). The majority of women (90.4%) were married and five women (6%) lived alone. Twenty-six women were professionally active and more than half were sedentary (54.2%). The comorbidities were dominated by arterial hypertension (50.6%). The mean BMI was 30.6±4.75 Kg/m². All the women had a variable psychological impact (from minor to very strong). The median score of the psychological scale was 10 (13-7): median scores for depressed mood, anxiety and physical and intellectual fatigue equal to 3 (4-1), each and median score for irritability equal to 2 (4-1). Physical and mental fatigue was the most common psychological symptom in 88% of cases followed by irritability in 86.7% of patients. Depressive and anxious symptoms were noted in 85.5% and 84.3% of cases, respectively. Psychological impact was severe in 33.7% of patients (strong or very strong symptoms).ConclusionsFocusing on a small sample of menopausal patients, our study revealed a high prevalence of psychological distress during menopause which requires early adequate assessment and treatment.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared
IntroductionThe association of an addictive disorder (harmful use, abuse or dependence) with a schizophrenic disorder is the rule. Genetic vulnerability and social and economic factors are common to both disorders.Objectivesdetermine the impact of addictive behavior on patients suffering from schizophrenia.MethodsA descriptive and analytical retrospective study of 150 patients with schizophrenia hospitalized in the psychiatry department of Taher Sfar University Hospital in Mahdia from January 2017 to December 2021.ResultsThe average age of the patients was 39.8 ± 11.23 years with a predominance of the age group 36-45 years (38.4%). All of the patients were male. Three quarters of the patients (75.5%) were consumers of psychoactive substances (PSA): nearly three quarters (72.8%) were dependent on tobacco, more than a third (39.7%) were dependent on alcohol, more than a quarter (29.1%) dependent on cannabis and almost a quarter (26.5%) dependent on other SPAs. Criminal history, suicide attempts and hospitalization in psychiatry were significantly more frequent in patients who consumed SPA than those who did not consume (39.5% vs 8.1%; p=0.008, 17.5% vs 2.7%; p=0.02, 89.5 % vs 75.7%; p=0.03, respectively). Patients who consumed SPA had significantly more positive signs of schizophrenia (51.8% vs 10.8%; p=0.001) and were significantly less observant to treatment (55.3% vs 16.3%; p=0.001) than those who did not consume. Hetero-aggressiveness, self-aggressiveness and job change were significantly more frequent in patients with addictive behaviors than those without addiction (86.8% vs 48.7%; p=0.001, 23.7% vs 2.7%; p= 0.004, 14.9% vs 0%; p=0.015, respectively). Multivariate analysis revealed that criminal history, hetero-aggressiveness, predominant positive symptomatology and work stoppage were the factors independently associated with SPA consumption in patients with schizophrenia in our study (β=14.7 95% CI 3.23–67.01, p=0.001, β=0.099, 95% CI 0.03–0.31, p=0.001, β=7.18, 95% CI 2.09–24.67, p=0.002, β=5.24 95% CI 1.27–21.7; p=0.02, respectively).ConclusionsAccording to our study, addictive comorbidities concern three quarters of our patients. They expose them to a higher risk of legal problems, hetero-aggressiveness, predominance of positive signs and instability at work. These results encourage the development of methods for early diagnostic identification of addictive behavior comorbid with schizophrenia as well as integrated care combining psychiatric and addictological care.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared
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