Individuals at ultra-high risk of psychosis and first-degree relatives of patients with schizophreniaexperience impaired family functionality and social support deficit in comparison to healthy controls

He, Xijing; Hou, Cai‐Lan; Huang, Zhuo-Hui; Huang, Ying‐Hua; Zhang, Jijie; Wang, Zhonglei; Jia, Fu‐Jun

doi:10.1016/j.comppsych.2021.152263

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“…In contrast to He et al (2021) , participants in our study with an FHR did not differ in marital status from those with an ARMS. According to Terzian et al (2007) , offspring of people with schizophrenia have social adjustment problems in their adult lives that are reflected in their marital status and employment and should therefore be identified as a vulnerable group.…”

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Clinical and Functional Differences Between Mexican Youth at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis and With Familial High Risk

et al. 2022

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Few studies have explored the differences in clinical psychopathology between youth at high risk for psychosis and those at familial high risk for psychosis. This study seeks to describe and compare the sociodemographic, clinical, and functional characteristics of At-Risk Mental State (ARMS) for psychosis youth and those with a first- or second-degree relative with psychosis (Familial High-Risk: FHR) in a Mexican sample. Twenty-one ARMS individuals and 21 with FHR were evaluated for sociodemographic characteristics, psychopathological symptoms, and functional impairment. ARMS individuals were significantly younger, had fewer years of schooling, and were more likely to be male than those in the FHR group. Groups did not differ as regards marital status or occupation. The ARMS group showed greater severity of prodromal symptoms, schizotypal personality traits, and general psychopathology than the FHR group. In addition, they reported more premorbid adjustment deficit from early adolescence than the FHR group. Current overall social and role functioning was significantly lower in the ARMS group. Findings are consistent with ARMS studies from other countries. First- or second-degree relatives of patients with psychosis should be considered a vulnerable group as they display several symptoms of general psychopathology and may experience social adjustment problems in their adult lives. The lack of early detection and intervention psychosis programs in Mexico underlines the need to prioritize the development of preventive strategies to help close the care gap.

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Clinical and Functional Differences Between Mexican Youth at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis and With Familial High Risk

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“…These results can be related to previous studies that have shown an association between impairment of the social area in early stages of the disorder and increase in autolytic behavior and suicide (Anderson et al, 2018; Kurdyak et al, 2021). Furthermore, severe impairment of social functioning in early stages has also been related to an unfavorable prognosis strengthening social isolation and use of toxic substances, alteration of family dynamics and more use of healthcare resources (Harvey et al, 2007; He et al, 2021; Raudino et al, 2014; Velthrost et al, 2017).…”

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Survival of patients with severe mental disorders: Influence of social functioning

Vázquez-Reyes

Martín-Rodríguez

Pérez-San-Gregorio

et al. 2023

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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Background: Patients with severe mental disorders have a high risk of premature death due to the interaction of various factors. Social functioning is a strategic functional factor in understanding the course of psychotic disorders. Aim: Analyze the relationship between social functioning and its various dimensions and survival during a 10-year follow-up. Method: The Social Functioning Scale (SFS) was administered to 163 close relatives of patients under treatment at a Community Mental Health Unit. Survival was described by Kaplan–Meier analysis and any differences in survival by level of social functioning were found by long-rank analysis. Finally, Cox regression was used to predict premature mortality. Results: Significant differences in mortality were identified in the interpersonal behavior dimension of social functioning, while there were no significant gender or diagnostic differences in the rest of the dimensions. The interpersonal behavior dimension and age were found to be factors predicting premature death. Conclusion: These findings show the protective effect of social functioning retained by patients with psychotic disorders on their survival, and the need to apply evidence-based psychotherapy focused on recovery of social functioning in the early stages of the disorder.

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“…Further, the individuals with UHR were impaired in attention, working memory, executive function, and verbal memory compared to the healthy people [12]. In the context of family functionality and social support, individuals with UHR had decreased family support and family cohesion relative to the healthy controls but had greater perceived social support than the patients with first-episode schizophrenia [13]. These previous studies highlighted the differences in cognitive and social dimensions between the three groups, but very little is known about their differences in lifestyles.…”

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The Comparison of Lifestyles, Mental Risks, and Physical Indices among Individuals with Ultra-High Risk of Psychosis, Patients with Schizophrenia, and the General Public

Tsai,

Chu,

Lane

et al. 2024

Behavioral Sciences

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(1) Background: Early interventions may effectively reduce the risk of mental disorders in individuals with ultra-high risk. Specifying the health needs of individuals with ultra-high risk is crucial before the implementation of successful early intervention. This study aimed to explore the differences in lifestyles, mental risks, and physical indices among individuals with ultra-high risk, patients with schizophrenia, and healthy subjects. (2) Methods: A cross-section design applying seven questionnaires with physical examinations for 144 participants aged 13–45 years old was conducted in this study. The questionnaires included one about personal data, four on mental risks, and two for lifestyles. (3) Results: The individuals with ultra-high risk scored similarly in many dimensions as the patients with schizophrenia, but they displayed lower positive symptoms, lower negative symptoms, lower prodromal symptoms, higher interpersonal deficits, lower nutrition intake, and higher levels of exercise than the patients with schizophrenia. Female individuals with ultra-high risk had lower self-esteem, higher positive symptoms, lower nutrition intake, and higher exercise levels than male ones. (4) Conclusions: The study pinpointed specific health needs with interpersonal deficits, nutrition intake, and physical activity for the individuals with ultra-high risk. Future interventions targeted on improving social function, dietary pattern, and exercise will be beneficial.

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Individuals at ultra-high risk of psychosis and first-degree relatives of patients with schizophreniaexperience impaired family functionality and social support deficit in comparison to healthy controls

Cited by 9 publications

References 30 publications

Clinical and Functional Differences Between Mexican Youth at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis and With Familial High Risk

Clinical and Functional Differences Between Mexican Youth at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis and With Familial High Risk

Survival of patients with severe mental disorders: Influence of social functioning

The Comparison of Lifestyles, Mental Risks, and Physical Indices among Individuals with Ultra-High Risk of Psychosis, Patients with Schizophrenia, and the General Public

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