Education, policy and clinical care in mental health: an update on the activities of <scp>WPA</scp> Collaborating Centres

Fiorillo, Andrea; Javed, Afzal; Azeem, Muhammad Waqar; Basu, Debasish; Lam, Linda C.W.; Murthy, Pratima; Ndetei, David; Okasha, Tarek; Stein, Dan J.; Bhui, Kamaldeep S.

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“…In conclusion, the training of mental health professionals on this specific topic should be improved, and assessment tools should be developed for evaluating the risk of the radicalization process [ 25 , 70 , 71 ] and then particularly used in countries where the risk of radicalization is higher [ 72 , 73 , 74 ].…”

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Is There a Relationship between Psychotic Disorders and the Radicalization Process? A Systematic Review

Catapano,

Cipolla,

De Rosa

et al. 2024

Medicina

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Background and Objectives: Radicalization, a complex and multifaceted phenomenon, has been a subject of increasing concern in recent years, particularly due to its potential connection to acts of mass violence and terrorism. This systematic review examines the intricate link between radicalization and psychotic disorders, utilizing various sources such as observational studies, case reports, and series. It aims to highlight the prevalence of schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders among radicalized individuals and to define the role of mental health professionals in dealing with this issue, contributing to the development of prevention and treatment strategies. Materials and Methods: The methodology involved an extensive literature search across PubMed, Scopus, and APA PsycINFO up to 1 February 2024, adhering to PRISMA guidelines. The study focused on radicalization and psychotic disorders as defined by DSM-5 criteria, excluding other mental disorders. A population sample of 41 radicalized individuals diagnosed with psychotic disorders was selected, among which schizophrenia was identified as the predominant condition. Results: It was observed that 24% of these individuals passed away soon after committing their crimes, leading the researchers to rely on retrospective data for their diagnoses. The use of diverse assessment tools for psychiatric diagnosis and the lack of a standardized method for diagnosing or assessing involvement in the radicalization process were also noted. Despite limitations like reliance on observational studies and case reports, which result in low evidence quality and varied methodologies, our work provides a valuable contribution to clarifying the relationship between radicalization and psychotic disorders. However, further clinical studies are needed to delve deeper into these aspects. Conclusions: In conclusion, our review points out that individuals with psychotic disorders do not have a higher crime rate than the general population and warns against associating crimes with mental illness due to the stigma it creates. The lack of uniform psychiatric diagnostic tools and radicalization assessment highlights the need for more standardized risk assessment tools and validated scales in psychiatric diagnosis to better understand the relationship between radicalization and psychotic disorders and to develop integrated protocols.

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Is There a Relationship between Psychotic Disorders and the Radicalization Process? A Systematic Review

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Cipolla,

De Rosa

et al. 2024

Medicina

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“…In recent years, the need to promote mental health and wellbeing among young people has been repeatedly affirmed [1,2]. Youth represents a crucial developmental phase, and many mental disorders have their onset in adolescence and early adulthood.…”

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Is There a Burnout Epidemic among Medical Students? Results from a Systematic Review

Di Vincenzo,

Arsenio,

Della Rocca

et al. 2024

Medicina

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Background and Objectives: Medical students represent the ideal target group for promoting mental health and mental wellbeing, being exposed to specific risk factors, such as the content of medical training, the exposure to sickness and death, and a stressful academic routine. Medical students report high levels of cynicism and emotional exhaustion, which represent two of the essential features of burnout syndrome. In this systematic review, studies assessing the levels of burnout among medical students through validated tools worldwide were analyzed. Materials and Methods: A systematic review has been performed in order to identify studies: (1) focusing on samples of medical students; (2) evaluating burnout syndrome using validated tools; (3) providing prevalence data on burnout; and (4) written in English. Results: Out of the 5547 papers initially obtained, 64 were finally included in the analysis. The sample sizes ranged from 51 to 2682 participants. Almost all studies had a cross-sectional design; the Maslach Burnout Inventory and its related versions were the most frequently used assessment tools. The prevalence of burnout, which was stratified based on gender and academic stage, ranged from 5.6 to 88%. Burnout was mostly predicted by thoughts of stopping medical education, negative life events, lack of support, dissatisfaction, and poor motivation. Conclusions: The prevalence of burnout syndrome in medical students is quite heterogeneous, reaching a peak of 88% in some countries. However, several predictors have been identified, including negative life events or poor motivation. These findings highlight the need to develop preventive interventions targeting the future generation of medical doctors, in order to improve their coping strategies and resilience styles.

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“…The two previous Secretaries for Sections, A. Javed and T. Schulze, have done a tremendous work, which is partly reflected in many developments which have occurred during the past triennium 3‐13 .…”

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Report from the WPA Secretary for Scientific Sections

Soghoyan

2024

World Psychiatry

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Education, policy and clinical care in mental health: an update on the activities of WPA Collaborating Centres

Cited by 4 publications

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Is There a Relationship between Psychotic Disorders and the Radicalization Process? A Systematic Review

Is There a Relationship between Psychotic Disorders and the Radicalization Process? A Systematic Review

Is There a Burnout Epidemic among Medical Students? Results from a Systematic Review

Report from the WPA Secretary for Scientific Sections

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