The effectiveness of integrated group therapy on clinical syndrome in personnel of Ibn-e-Sina teaching psychiatric hospital in Mashhad
Fatemeh
Moharreri
Associate professor of child and adolescent psychiatry, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Samaneh
Ghafoori
Ph.D. in clinical psychology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Mehri
Yavari
Instructor of Department of Health, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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2019
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Introduction: Work at a psychiatric hospital and its associated pressures can lead to anxiety and depression in personnel, which affects the quality of care provided to psychiatric patients. The present study aimed to assess the effect of integrated group therapy on clinical syndrome in these personnel.Materials and Methods: Among personnel of Ibn-e-Sina hospital who were willing to participate in the study, cases with higher score than cut point in Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) were selected and they divided into control (n=25) and experimental groups (n=25) randomly. The experimental group received 12 weekly sessions of integrated group therapy and the control group assembled in a group. At the end of sessions, all cases fulfilled DASS again. The data analyzed through descriptive statistics, t-test and SPSS software.Results: The results showed that the total scores of DASS in the experimental group had a significant decrease compared to the control group (P=0.006). The subscales of anxiety and depression decreased significantly (P=0.001 and P=0.015, respectively), but there was no significant difference in the subscale of stress (P=0.10).Conclusion: It seems that integrated group therapy can reduce depression and anxiety in personnel of psychiatric hospital.
Journal of Fundamentals of Mental Health
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
1028-6918
21
v.
6
no.
2019
341
348
https://jfmh.mums.ac.ir/article_14061_c027fcf4e06e731c0a0c2193156b69e1.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jfmh.2019.14061
Prevalence of social network addiction and its association with depression, anxiety, and stress among Iranian internet users
Masoumeh
Mousavi
Assistant professor, Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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Hossein
Alizade
PhD. student in clinical psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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Mohammad
Veysuei
PhD. student in addiction studies, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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2019
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Introduction: Regarding the invention of smart phones and improved Internet connectivity, the use of social network sites has become an essential part of people’s daily life. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with social network addiction among Iranian users at a national level.Materials and Methods: The statistical population of the present study included all Iranian internet users who use social network sites in 2018 in Iran. Participants were 5,360 individuals recruited from an online survey. Social network addiction was measured using Social Network Addiction Test (SNA-T), and factors associated with social network addiction were measured using Depression, Anxiety and Stress scale (DASS-21). Descriptive and Logistic regression tests were used.Results: It is indicated that 29.7%, 11.2%, and 0.9% of the participants, had low, moderate and severe addiction to social network sites, respectively. Also, adolescents and youth were significantly more addicted to social network sites than adults. Participants with high levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, were significantly more addicted to social network sites than participants with low levels of depression, anxiety and stress (P< 0.001).Conclusion: The findings highlight the prevalence of social network addiction and co-occurrence with depression, anxiety, and stress among Iranian population. Whether we consider social network addiction as a primary diagnosis or as an outcome of other psychiatric disorders, it should be noted and considered in psychiatric treatment.
Journal of Fundamentals of Mental Health
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
1028-6918
21
v.
6
no.
2019
349
357
https://jfmh.mums.ac.ir/article_14816_d90954865556f8fb3b125c134e60dc16.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jfmh.2019.14816
The role of cognitive impairment in risky sexual behavior of man with chronic methamphetamine abuse
Hashem
Jebraeili
Assistant professor, Ph.D. in health psychology, Department of Psychology, School of Social and Educational Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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Alireza
Moradi
Professor, Ph.D. in clinical psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
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Mojtaba
Habibi
Assistant professor, Ph.D. in health psychology, Department of Health Psychology, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health (Tehran Institute of Psychiatry), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Tannaz
Seydi
MA. student of general psychology, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
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article
2019
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Introduction: The immediate effects of methamphetamine abuse on risky sexual behavior are well known, but there is little information on the effects of chronic methamphetamine abuse and its cognitive impairments on risky sexual behavior, so this study aimed to investigating the role of cognitive dysfunctions on risky sexual behavior of man with chronic methamphetamine abuse.Materials and Methods: The present study is analytical cross-sectional. Statistical population consisted of all men with methamphetamine abuse who were resident in addiction treatment camps of Tehran city. From this population a sample included of 300 individuals was selected through convenient sampling and They were assessed through Trail Making Test, Rapid Visual Information Processing task, and risky sexual behavior questionnaire. Data were analyzed based on correlation tests and regression analysis using SPSS software.Results: The findings showed that continuous attention (r=-0.13, P<0.05) and attention control (r=0.17, P<0.01) had significant correlation with risky sexual behavior. The regression equation used to predict risky sexual behavior on cognitive functions was significant (F=6.16, P<0.01). Continuous attention (t=-2.58, P<0.05) and attention control (t=3.54, P<0.01) had significant role in prediction of risky sexual behavior.Conclusion: The findings revealed that cognitive impairment and risky sexual behavior are very common in chronic methamphetamine abuse and cognitive impairments are responsible for part of the risky sexual behavior in methamphetamine abusers.
Journal of Fundamentals of Mental Health
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
1028-6918
21
v.
6
no.
2019
359
367
https://jfmh.mums.ac.ir/article_14817_1883798e377bca414c5f09a42120b860.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jfmh.2019.14817
Concept of sub-threshold anxiety (non-clinical anxiety): by ground theory methodology
Samira
Fooladchang
MS, in psychology, Educational Sciences and Psychology Department, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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Seyede Razieh
Tabaeian
PhD. in psychology, Assistant Professor in psychology, Educational Sciences and Psychology Faculty, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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Hadi
Bahrami Ehsan
PhD. in psychology, Associate Professor in psychology, Educational Sciences and Psychology Department, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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2019
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Introduction: Although sub-threshold disorders do not receive clinical diagnosis, they can lead to dysfunction in individuals. Sub-threshold anxiety is one of the different types of sub-threshold disorders. Attaining a pervasive, thorough, and comprehensive definition of Sub-threshold Anxiety is the crucial pre-requisite of diagnosis, treatment and further researches on the disorder. Accordingly, all researches done on sub-threshold anxiety were analyzed.Materials and Methods: This research is done based on ground theory methodology (GT). In this method, discoveries are noted in three stages: open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. Eventually, a pervasive and relatively comprehensive model of sub-threshold anxiety is developed.Results: Substandard anxiety was identified in a model of a disorder, which consists of the process of evolution and sexuality, risk factors, the prevalence rate, detection symptoms, comorbidity, and detection and cure.Conclusion: Although duration and intensity of sub-threshold anxiety does not show anxiety disorders, and on the other hand physical problems and suicide are indicative of the probable infliction to a complete disorder, it needs prevention and intervention.
Journal of Fundamentals of Mental Health
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
1028-6918
21
v.
6
no.
2019
369
377
https://jfmh.mums.ac.ir/article_14819_b30c3338b75a6aa22fb4206a7996b71d.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jfmh.2019.14819
The effectiveness of positive education intervention on happiness, depression, academic satisfaction, and academic achievement
Taktam
Heydari Allah Abad
MS. in educational psychology, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran
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Siavash
Talepasand
Associate professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Semnan University, , Semnan, Iran
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Isaac
Rahimian Booger
Associate professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran
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2019
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Introduction: Positive psychology is a type of psychology focuses on a topic beyond illnesses and disabilities. Unlike other approaches that focus on problems and weaknesses, it focuses on positive emotions and quality of life. This study was performed to determine the effectiveness of positive education intervention on happiness, depression, academic satisfaction, and academic achievement.Materials and Methods: This clinical trial conducted on high school female students in Shahroud city in the academic year of 2015-16. The participants were selected voluntarily among students of two schools then they divided into experimental group (n=15) and control group (n=15) randomly. The experimental group received 14 sessions of positive education. After intervention, both groups completed the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory, and Hubner Academic Satisfaction. Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of variance.Results: Findings showed that positive intervention had a significant effect on happiness (P=0.005), depression (P=0.037) and academic achievement (P=0.031), but it had no significant effect on academic satisfaction (P=0.058).Conclusion: It seems that positive intervention is a good strategy to increase happiness and academic achievement and decrease depression in students.
Journal of Fundamentals of Mental Health
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
1028-6918
21
v.
6
no.
2019
379
386
https://jfmh.mums.ac.ir/article_14821_e636245319559f0a3df9ba7193250386.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jfmh.2019.14821
The effectiveness of schema therapy on the symptoms, severity of early maladaptive schemas, confirm-seeking and self-concept in histrionic personality disorder
Alireza
Gol
MS. in clinical psychology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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Hamidreza
Aghamohammadian Sharbaf
Professor of psychology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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Fatemeh
Sedaghat
MS. in clinical psychology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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Hadi
Rasooli
MS. in educational management, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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2019
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Introduction: This research aimed to study the effectiveness of schema-therapy on the symptoms, early maladaptive schemas, confirm-seeking, and self-concept of the individuals with histrionic personality disorder.Materials and Methods: This research is an A-B single subject research with a sample of five individuals with histrionic personality disorder in Mashhad during 2015-2016. In this research we have used SCID semi-structured interview, Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI-III), Confirm-Seeking Subscales, Beck’s Dysfunctional Attitudes Questionnaire, Beck Self-Concept Test (BSCT), and Young Early Maladaptive Schemas Questionnaire. In this research, the intervention began after the baseline situation, and sixteen individual schema-therapy sessions were hold, and the follow-up sessions were conducted 6 months after the last therapeutic session. Descriptive statistics and diagram visual analysis and improvement percentage were used for analyzing the research data.Results: This research showed that the severity of the symptoms of histrionic personality disorder, maladaptive schemas and confirm-seeking of the cases decreased after the intervention but their self-concept increased.Conclusion: The present study showed that the schema-therapies are effective in the improvement of symptoms, maladaptive schemas, confirm-seeking, and self-concept of the individuals with histrionic personality disorder.
Journal of Fundamentals of Mental Health
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
1028-6918
21
v.
6
no.
2019
387
397
https://jfmh.mums.ac.ir/article_14822_6633f0ab08ec454d26b0f2b7595cf94c.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jfmh.2019.14822
The effectiveness of body psychotherapy on executive functions in patients with post-stroke depression
Sahar Sadat
Nazm Bojnourdi
MS. student in cognitive sciences, Department of Psychology and Counseling, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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Ali
Ghanaei Chaman Abad
Associate professor, Department of Psychology and Counseling, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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Javad
Salehi Fadardi
Professor, Department of Cognitive Sciences, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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2019
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Introduction: Due to the high prevalence of depression after stroke, it is necessary to evaluate and compare appropriate rehabilitations to improve patients in this field. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of body psychotherapy on improving executive functions in patients with post-stroke depression.Materials and Methods: This clinical study performed in Mehrana Nursing Home in Bojnourd city, Iran in 2019. Twenty women with post-stroke depression were selected by purposeful sampling and were randomly divided into two groups of intervention (n= 10) and control (n= 10). The intervention group participated in body psychotherapy sessions and the control group received routine treatment. Patients were assessed via demographic questionnaires, Beck Depression Inventory, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, and computerized tests of executive performance measures including the Wisconsin Card Test, Tower of London, Corsi Blocks Task Test, and Wechsler Numerical Span Test. Data were analyzed by t-test and covariance analysis by SPSS software.Results: The intervention group showed significant improvements in the Tower of London test (P= 0.001), Corsi Blocks Task Test (P= 0.03), and Wechsler Numerical Span Test (P= 0.03) than the control group.Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, body psychotherapy can help improve executive functions in people with post-stroke depression.
Journal of Fundamentals of Mental Health
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
1028-6918
21
v.
6
no.
2019
399
409
https://jfmh.mums.ac.ir/article_14828_878e58d07b47cef18a95473366ad755e.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jfmh.2019.14828
The study of the relationship between maternal anxiety and number of children
Maryam
Safara
Assistant professor of Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
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Mojtaba
Salmabadi
M.A. in family counseling, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Farhangian University, Birjand, Iran
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2019
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Introduction: The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between the anxiety of mothers and the number of children.Materials and Methods: The population of the study that conducted in the first three months of 2018 consisted of women in Alborz and Tehran provinces. Through simple random sampling, 384 mothers were selected. The instrument of this study was Spielberger's state-trait anxiety inventory (1970). Data were analyzed by Pearson correlation and regression analysis.Results: The results showed that there is a positive correlation between the anxiety of mothers and the number of children (R= 118.0); and number of children can predict approximately 1.4% of the maternal anxiety variance.Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate the need to more attention in the fields of education and health about anxiety and the number of children of Iranian families to reduce the stresses about the more children.
Journal of Fundamentals of Mental Health
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
1028-6918
21
v.
6
no.
2019
411
416
https://jfmh.mums.ac.ir/article_14829_c21ca528ff4ea617b9a057979f531203.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jfmh.2019.14829