Awareness of Illness in Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective and Mood Disorders

Abstract

The results suggest that severe self-awareness deficits are a prevalent feature of schizophrenia, perhaps stemming from the neuropsychological dysfunction associated with the disorder, and are more common in schizophrenia than in other psychotic disorders.

Exploratory study of the association between insight and Theory of Mind (ToM) in stable schizophrenia patients

“…. winter variations in serotonin reported by Chotai & Å sberg 3 are inconsistent with the findings of this study, essentially the opposite of the Swedish findings'.…”

Exploratory Study of the Association Between Insight and Theory of Mind (Tom) in Stable Schizophrenia Patients

“…A review of the literature of theory of mind and schizotypal personality traits reveals that studies finding a positive significant relationship do so mainly with respect to schizotypal positive traits such as the cognitive-perceptual and unusual experiences dimensions of the schizotypy instruments. 3 Regarding investigations of first-degree relatives, evidence is controversial, 1 with findings of impaired performance on the more common types of theory of mind tasks but not on the 'eyes' test. However, it should be noted from these studies that those controlling for subclinical symptoms or schizotypal traits conclude that the association may be linked exclusively to the presence of subclinical positive symptoms.…”

“…In Chotai et al 2 we clearly show that those who preferred hanging rather than poisoning or petrol gases were significantly more likely to be born during February-April. In Chotai & Å sberg 3 we demonstrate that those born during February-April had significantly lower levels of 5-hydroindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA).…”

The Influence of Perceived Social Support on Medication Adherence in First-Episode Psychosis

“…Symptoms of psychosis were assessed by a trained rater with the PANSS, 24 administered at entry in the study (baseline) as well as at months 3 and 6. Insight was measured using the SUMD 25 at baseline, and months 3 and 6. A composite score was calculated using the first 3 items of the SUMD.…”