This paper discussed a case study of a 15-year-old girl who had had a hemorrhagic stroke, caused by arteriovenous malformation. A brain arteriovenous malformation is a defect in the vascular system, a tangle of abnormal blood vessels connecting arteries and veins in the brain. The patient attended regularly neuropsychological rehabilitation and several various therapeutic methods were applied. A neuropsychological diagnosis was performed before and after therapy. The first assessment showed some cognitive disturbances: difficulties in the organization of memorized material, difficulties in maintaining attention and deficits in abstract thinking. Furthermore there were observed emotional problems: depression and high perfectionism. The patient participated in individual therapy lasting one year. Neuropsychological rehabilitation took into consideration the personal psychological resources and cognitive and emotional difficulties. As a result, there was observed an improvement in consequent cognitive functions: organization of memorized material, working memory, abstract thinking and verbal fluency. The emotional state was stable. It is important that the therapy should be holistic and includes all aspects of the patient’s functioning, which may have an influence on the final result of rehabilitation. One of the most important aims of the therapy psychologist was an acceptance of the disease. The cognitive tasks can also include psychological and therapeutic exercises.
The purpose of this study was to examine the severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms related to the COVID-19 pandemic in people with no diagnosis of mental illness, as well as in people who were diagnosed with depression or anxiety. Moreover, this study aimed to investigate the interplay between PTSD symptoms and self-assessed mental health associated with well-being. The 210 participants were divided into 3 groups: mentally healthy, participants with diagnosed depression, and participants with anxiety disorders. To evaluate the subjective well-being of the participants, the Polish adaptation of the Mental Health Continuum–Short Form (MHC–SF) was applied. The Impact Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) was used to measure the severity of PTSD symptoms. At least a moderate worsening of PTSD symptoms was observed in participants of all groups. The results were as follows: healthy participants M = 37.35 (SD = 18.46); participants with depression M = 36.05 (SD = 18.02); participants with anxiety M = 44.52 (SD = 18.08). The participants diagnosed with depression showed the lowest level of mental well-being M = 41.58 (SD = 15.02). Conclusion: People diagnosed with depression had both the lowest level of well-being and the lowest severity of symptoms specific to PTSD. In all three groups, lower emotional well-being was linked to greater PTSD symptoms.
backgroundThe present study aimed to examine the relationship between different dimensions of grandiose narcissism and Facebook addiction among undergraduate students. In the Polish population, grandiose narcissism has been shown to have a four-factor structure: Self-sufficiency, Vanity, Leadership and Admiration demand. Studies consistently show that grandiose narcissism is related to Facebook addiction. However, it is still not clear which dimensions of grandiose narcissism are particularly related to this addiction. participants and procedureThe sample consisted of 486 students (313 women, 173 men). The mean age in the sample was M = 21.56 (SD = 4.50). Students were invited to participate anonymously in the study during lectures or classes. Part of the sample completed the questionnaire featured on Facebook. Valid and reliable psychometric tools were applied to assess grandiose narcissism, the Big Five personality traits and Facebook addiction. resultsThe results showed that Facebook addiction was positively related to Admiration demand and negatively related to Self-sufficiency after controlling for age, gender, and the Big Five personality traits. However, there was no relationship between Vanity or Leadership and Facebook addiction above and beyond other study variables. conclusionsThe results showed that a particular dimension of grandiose narcissism (i.e. passive and dependent on others) could be viewed as a risk factor of Facebook addiction. On the other hand, the active and independent dimension of grandiose narcissism could be viewed as a protective factor in the context of Facebook addiction.
This study’s aim was assessing of the relationship between mentalization and life satisfaction and the level of adaptation to oncological disease in patients with breast cancer. The study involved 41 women (M = 59.88; SD = 8.81) with breast cancer who completed their treatments and participated in a cancer rehabilitation program. In the study, we used the Mentalization Questionnaire (MZQ), the Satisfaction Life Scale (SWLS), and the Mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale (Mini-MAC). The mean of declared level of mentalization was 45.54 (SD = 11.65). The significant correlation between mentalization (its general value and individual dimensions) and satisfaction with life/mental adjustment to cancer was observed. The strongest positive correlations were noted between refusing self-reflection, helplessness–hopelessness, and anxious preoccupation and the negative correlation between mentalization and satisfaction with life. Mentalization was a predictor of satisfaction with life and mental adjustment to illness. Mentalization was related with life satisfaction and adjustment to cancer in patients with breast cancer, which is in line with previous studies suggesting the crucial role of subjective psychological factors in maintaining mental health.
Cel pracyCelem badania było wykazanie, że doktoranci deklarują niższy dobrostan psychiczny, częściej skarżą się na choroby i dolegliwości psychosomatyczne w porównaniu do osób z wykształceniem wyższym niekontynuujących nauki.MetodaW badaniu łącznie wzięło udział 270 osób: 135 doktorantów (średni wiek = 30,03 lat) oraz 135 osób z grupy porównawczej (średni wiek = 30,13 lat), którą stanowiły osoby z wykształceniem wyższym, niekontynuujące nauki po studiach drugiego stopnia. Wykorzystano następujące metody: ankietę socjodemograficzną dodatkowo uwzględniającą wykaz chorób oraz objawów psychosomatycznych oraz Kwestionariusz Ogólnej Jakości Życia (GHQ-28, Goldberg, 2001).WynikiPrzeprowadzono analizę wyników za pomocą testu ANOVA. Uzyskane wyniki wykazują istotnie wyższe nasilenie: symptomów somatycznych [F = 12,913; p < 0,001], niepokoju i bezsenności [F = 19,769; p < 0,001], zaburzeń funkcjonowania [F = 8,782; p = 0,003], objawów depresyjnych [F = 8,560; p = 0,004] wśród słuchaczy studiów doktoranckich w porównaniu z grupą osób niekontynuujących nauki.WnioskiUzyskane wyniki sugerują, że doktoranci wykazują istotnie niższy ogólny dobrostan psychiczny, wyższe nasilenie zaburzeń funkcjonowania, symptomów somatycznych, niepokoju i problemów ze snem oraz symptomów depresyjnych w porównaniu do osób z tytułem magistra.
Cel pracyCelem badania jest ukazanie związków pomiędzy nasileniem objawów depresji a stopniem nasilenia tików, deklarowanym poczuciem stygmatyzacji oraz uczuciami wobec ciała.MetodaDo badania zakwalifikowano 13 osób z zespołem Tourette'a oraz 13 osób stanowiących grupę porównawczą - dobór wiązany, uwzględniający zgodność płci, wieku, liczby lat nauki oraz wielkości miejsca zamieszkania. Do pomiaru depresji wykorzystano: W badaniu wykorzystano: polską adaptację Globalnej Skali Nasilenia Tików (Yale Global Tic Severity Scale – YGTSS,), deklaratywny Kwestionariusz do Pomiaru Depresji (KPD), Kwestionariusz Poczucia Stygmatyzacji (Perceived Stigmatization Questionnaire – PSQ), Kwestionariusz uczuć wobec ciała.WynikiAnaliza testem znaków rangowych Wilcoxona wykazała, że deklarowany ogólny stopień depresji jest istotnie wyższy w grupie osób z zespołem Tourette’a, Z = -2,691; p < 0,01. Wskaźnikiem różnicującym deklarowane poczucie stygmatyzacji wśród osób z TS jest odczuwanie zakłopotania z powodu wzroku innych/gapienie się osób postronnych (ZG), Z = -1,888; p < 0,05. Ogólna ocena własnego obrazu ciała nie różni się w grupie osób z TS oraz grupie porównawczej, jednak wyodrębniono dwa istotne czynniki: Moje ciało jest mi obce, Z = -1,897; p < 0,05, oraz Trudno mi zrozumieć zmiany zachodzące w moim ciele, Z =1,950, p < 0,05.WnioskiStwierdza się, że stopień nasilenia tików, poczucie stygmatyzacji oraz wybrane wskaźniki obrazu ciała pozostają w związku zarówno z ogólnym nasileniem objawów depresji oraz jej poszczególnymi wskaźnikami.
Introduction Parkinson’s disease is a motor disease, the second most common neurodegenerative disorder with cardinal symptoms including bradykinesia, rigidity, and rest tremor accompanied by cognitive difficulties. The caregivers play a crucial role for individuals with Parkinson’s disease; however, many of them may suffer from high caregiver burden and mental health deterioration. This protocol of a systematic review presents a methodology of the review about the impact of cognitive impairment of individuals with Parkinson’s disease on their caregivers’ mental health. Material and methods Research will be identified by combining electronic databases searching and hand searching. The following databases will be included: Medline, PsycInfo, Web of Sciences, Cochrane, CINAHL, Embase and Scopus. The inclusion and exclusion criteria followed to PECOS model. The population of informal caregivers is defined as family members providing care on a patient with Parkinson’s disease. Exposure is linked with the evaluation of a cognitive functioning and outcome is defined as mental health among caregivers of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. We will include two types of studies: observational and intervention. Both, screening and eligibility will be done by two independent reviewers. Study quality will be assessed by two authors independently. Data will be extracted by two reviewers independently and will follow a pre-pilot extraction form. Any discrepancies will be resolved by discussion or/and consultation with another reviewer. The synthesis without meta-analysis (SWiM) guidelines will be used to report on included studies data. The metanalysis with usage the statistical software R version 4.1.2 (2021-11-01) “Bird Hippie” and R metaphor package 3.0–2 of will be conducted if possible. Discussion The goal of this systematic review is to present the association between caregivers’ mental health problems and their proteges’ cognitive impairment. It will enable to identify the gaps in literature and its methodology giving the suggestions for further research. Protocol registration Protocol registration number in PROSPERO: CRD42022296670
The subject literature identifies many predictors of a feeling of burden, yet it often ignores aspects of the psychological and social functioning of caregivers, i.e., resources for efficiently coping with a difficult situation. This study aimed to verify the predictors of a feeling of burden experienced by the caregivers of individuals suffering from Parkinson’s disease, taking into account the cognitive functioning of the patients as well as the psychological resources and social competences of the caregivers themselves. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 20 individuals suffering from Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. It included a neuropsychiatric examination of the patients, with a special focus on executive functions, as well as an assessment of the psychological and social resources of their caregivers using standard psychometric methods. Self esteem was measured using the SES scale and sense of coherence was measured using SOC-29. The statistical analysis included correlation analysis and multiple hierarchical regression. The duration of the disease as well as cognitive impairments, especially executive dysfunction, are significant predictors of a feeling of burden. A high sense of coherence is associated with a positive assessment of one’s own resources in the context of coping with a difficult situation. The feeling of burden experienced by caregivers of individuals suffering from neurodegenerative disorders is a complex phenomenon, composed of many factors. The predictors discusse in this study point to various individual differences in the psychological resources possessed by caregivers.
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