Neuroimaging of intrinsic connectivity networks: a robust method for assessing functional brain organization in psychiatric disorders

Garrett, Amy; Pliszka, Steven R.

doi:10.1590/1516-4446-2020-0002

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“…The present study remarks on the relevance of taking a closer look into the well-being of health professionals during this crisis. Although the levels of both outcomes are still moderate, the impact of the crisis could be noticed after a period of time, and in this sense, previous studies have pointed out that the psychological impact of this epidemic may last longer than the epidemic itself (Ornell et al, 2020 ). Because we may have exhausted health professionals, turnover and quit intentions could increase (Moreno-Jiménez et al, 2012 ), and the quality of care might diminish (Wang et al, 2020 ).…”

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The Job Demands and Resources Related to COVID-19 in Predicting Emotional Exhaustion and Secondary Traumatic Stress Among Health Professionals in Spain

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The current COVID-19 crisis may have an impact on the mental health of professionals working on the frontline, especially healthcare workers due to the increase of occupational psychosocial risks, such as emotional exhaustion and secondary traumatic stress (STS). This study explored job demands and resources during the COVID-19 crisis in predicting emotional exhaustion and STS among health professionals. The present study is a descriptive and correlational cross-sectional design, conducted in different hospitals and health centers in Spain. The sample consisted of 221 health professionals with direct involvement in treating COVID-19. An online survey was created and distributed nationwide from March 20 to April 15 which assessed: sociodemographic and occupational data, fear of contagion, contact with death/suffering, lack of material and human protection resources (MHRP), challenge, emotional exhaustion, and STS. Descriptive findings show high levels of workload, contact with death/suffering, lack of MHPR and challenge, and are moderately high for fear of contagion, emotional exhaustion, and STS. We found an indirect significant effect of lack of MHPR on predicting (1) emotional exhaustion through the workload and (2) on STS through fear of contagion, contact with death/suffering, and workload. To conclude, this study examines the immediate consequences of the crisis on health professionals' well-being in Spain, emphasizing the job demands related to COVID-19 that health professionals are facing, and the resources available in these health contexts. These findings may boost follow-up of this crisis among health professionals to prevent them from long-term consequences.

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The Job Demands and Resources Related to COVID-19 in Predicting Emotional Exhaustion and Secondary Traumatic Stress Among Health Professionals in Spain

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“…Therefore, some gaps in the literature need to be noted: few studies investigated substance and alcohol abuse as risk factor for AN as well as young patients at the onset of their illness; still, to the authors’ knowledge, very few studies focused on both familial and environmental risk factors. Moreover, Solmi et al, (2020) with an umbrella review accounted for a lack of well-established risk factors for EDs; in fact, even considering several risk factors (e.g., childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse, substance use, impulsivity), strong evidence was not found for any ED, particularly AN [ 28 ].…”

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Young Patients with Anorexia Nervosa: The Contribution of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Events

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Background and Objectives: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a complex disorder whose etiopathogenesis involves both biological and environmental factors. The aims of the present study were to retrospectively analyze risk factors in young patients with AN and to assess differences in clinical and eating-related symptoms between patients with and without a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and with or without a history of acknowledged risk factors. Materials and Methods: Sixty-four patients with AN (<25 years old) were recruited and completed an anamnestic evaluation and the following self-report measures: Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q), Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-Y), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Life Events Checklist (LEC), and Dissociative Experience Scale (DES). The PTSD diagnosis was assigned according to the Structured Clinical Interview for the DSM-5 (SCID-5). Results: The most frequent risk factors were those associated with relational traumatic events and familiarity for psychiatric disorders. Higher severity of body-related symptoms (i.e., those symptoms impacting on body image and perception and leading to body concerns) emerged in patients with PTSD, versus patients without PTSD diagnosis; however, after controlling for dissociative symptoms, only differences in BMI remained significant. Concerning other risk factors, those with a history of childhood trauma were more depressed than patients without such history and those with familiarity with eating disorders reported more AN-related hospitalizations in the past than those individuals without familiarity. Conclusion: These results suggest the importance of investigating the presence of risk factors and PTSD diagnosis in patients with AN, and to treat post-traumatic symptoms in young patients in order to decrease the risk of developing severe forms of AN. Moreover, a particular focus on those patients with a family member affected by an eating disorder could be of clinical utility.

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“…Providing resources and training that involve all levels of health care is necessary. At the primary level, the prevention of mental health disorders includes attention to special populations that have been exposed to stressors during pandemics due, for example, to specific health conditions ( 8 ) or if they have been working in situations with a high risk of exposure to COVID-19 ( 3 ). However, secondary, and tertiary health care personnel should also be ready to receive patients in emergency situations and with chronic psychiatric conditions.…”

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“…Nonetheless, one of the most critical issues concerning the effects of natural catastrophes is their impact on mental health ( 2 , 3 , 8 ), including the worsening of symptoms in patients and increases in psychiatric emergencies ( 1 , 9 , 10 ). Psychiatric disorders, such as posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression, have frequently impacted both survivors directly affected by a calamity and health professionals who worked during the crisis ( 6 , 9 , 11 , 12 ).…”

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The Management of Psychiatric Emergencies in Situations of Public Calamity

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The prevalence of mental health problems in the general population during a public calamity is high. In calamities, the number of patients who present with mental disorder outbreaks or crises may increase, but the necessary support systems to help them may be impaired if they have not been planned for. Although there are several models for addressing psychiatric emergencies, the general rules are the same, especially when it comes to making these services easily available to the affected population. In this article, we seek to review and present recommendations for the management of psychiatric emergencies in situations of public calamity, including disasters, physical and medical catastrophes, epidemics, and pandemics.

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Neuroimaging of intrinsic connectivity networks: a robust method for assessing functional brain organization in psychiatric disorders

Abstract: How to cite this article: Garrett AS, Pliszka SR. Neuroimaging of intrinsic connectivity networks: a robust method for assessing functional brain organization in psychiatric disorders. Braz J Psychiatry. 2020;42:1-2. http://dx.

Cited by 5 publications

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The Job Demands and Resources Related to COVID-19 in Predicting Emotional Exhaustion and Secondary Traumatic Stress Among Health Professionals in Spain

The Job Demands and Resources Related to COVID-19 in Predicting Emotional Exhaustion and Secondary Traumatic Stress Among Health Professionals in Spain

Young Patients with Anorexia Nervosa: The Contribution of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Events

The Management of Psychiatric Emergencies in Situations of Public Calamity

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