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Psychopathy: a comprehensive review of its assessment and intervention
- Authors:
- MOREIRA Diana, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aggression and Violent Behavior, 19(3), 2014, pp.191-195.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Psychopathy is one of the most studied personality disorders, in terms of the negative impact that the behaviours associated with this disorder — particularly, the criminal behaviour — have in the community where the individual lives. The aim of this article is to present a comprehensive literature review on psychopathy, focusing some difficulties related to its concept, assessment, and intervention. Here, psychopathy is presented as a construct resulting from decades of clinical and empirical research, and whose dimensional nature justifies the possibility of assessing the general population. Studies indicate that psychopathy is manifested in a number of behaviours resulting from biological and personality factors related to a series of family history and environmental factors. The authors emphasise the need for more empirical research on psychopathy in the general population in Portugal, regarding the development and adaptation of measures of the construct. (Edited publisher abstract)
Behaviour, not diagnosis: some misconceptions in the psychiatry of family and child law
- Author:
- MAHENDRA B.
- Journal article citation:
- Family Law, 38, February 2008, pp.159-171.
- Publisher:
- Jordan
This article draws attention to the kinds of behaviour that may have relevance in family and child law, such as behaviour arising from parental mental health problems. It is argued that there are many individuals with mental health problems who are fully capable of performing their obligations as a parent. The author conclude by stating that behaviour should be evaluated in its own right and assumptions should not be made on the basis of past or concurrent mental health problems suffered by the individual.
Addressing risk behaviors, service needs, and mental health issues in programs for young fathers
- Authors:
- WEINMAN Maxine L., BUZI Ruth S., SMITH Peggy B.
- Journal article citation:
- Families in Society, 86(2), April 2005, pp.261-266.
- Publisher:
- The Alliance for Children and Families
One hundred and forty three young fathers ages 16–33 participated in an assessment of risk behaviors, service needs, and mental health issues upon entering a fatherhood program in the USA. Almost 70% were unemployed, 39% were school dropouts, 47% used alcohol, 40% had problems with the law, and 42% had been in jail. The most frequently reported mental health issues were problems related to relationships, neighborhood, family, tobacco use, police, and being a parent. Fathers also identified feeling states of anger, sadness/depression, nervousness/tension, helplessness, and aggression. Although risk behaviors and mental health issues were identified, fathers did not request services to address them; rather, their most frequently requested service needs were related to jobs and vocational training. The article suggests that an assessment of mental health issues that focuses on a strengths perspective might yield a better evaluation of both mental health issues and service needs. The article addresses ways that program planners could enhance realistic participation.
Associations between stroke risk and cognition in normal aging and Alzheimer's disease with and without depression
- Authors:
- BANGEN Katherine J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 25(2), February 2010, pp.175-182.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The development of age-related cognitive decline, vascular cognitive impairment, and, more recently, Alzheimer's disease (AD), have all recently been attributed to stroke risk factors. Also, depression and the apolipoprotein 4 allele have been reported to influence the association between stroke risk and cognition. However, few studies have described the relations among stroke risk, cognition, and apolipoprotein genotype in AD, and the few findings have been ambiguous. This study of 30 cognitively normal older adults, 30 AD patients with depression, and 30 AD patients without depression were given a comprehensive neuropsychological battery designed to measure several domains including memory, attention, language, visuospatial skills, executive functions, and speed of information processing. The Framingham Stroke Risk Profile, a scale that was developed to predict 10-year probability of stroke, was used to quantify stroke risk burden. Results indicate that AD patients with depression demonstrate greater stroke risk burden relative to the cognitively normal group and, across all participants, increased stroke risk was associated with poorer performance on memory and processing speed measures. Also, stroke risk accurately predicted AD diagnosis. However, there were no differences in stroke risk or cognitive performance between the AD participants with depression and those without depression. Given that many markers of stroke risk are modifiable or treatable, the authors suggest their findings have implications for assessment, prevention, and treatment of cognitive decline.
Rating scales in old age psychiatry
- Authors:
- BURNS Alistair, LAWLOR Brian, CRAIG Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 180, February 2002, pp.161-167.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
There is a vast array of scales available to assess all aspects of mental and physical health in older people which may be of relevance to the work of old age psychiatrists. This article summarises some of the scales that may be commonly used in clinical and research practice and to give the reader guidelines as to where further information can be obtained.
The social work and human services treatment planner
- Authors:
- WODARSKI John S., et al
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 201p.
- Place of publication:
- New York
Aims to provide all the elements required to develop formal treatment plans for a variety of presenting problems, both psychiatric and social. Describes in a workbook format the behavioural manifestations of each problem, treatment goals and treatment options.
The Parent Adult-Child Relationship Questionnaire (PACQ): the assessment of the relationship of adult children to their parents
- Authors:
- PEISAH C., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 3(1), February 1999, pp.28-38.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The authors review current understanding of the parent adult-child relationship, describe the development of an instrument to measure this relationship and propose key themes which define the relationship. A 97-item self report questionnaire was administered to two convenience samples (N=302, N=100) comprising Australian primary care patients and community residents.
Social work assessment of adaptive functioning using the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales: issues of reliability and validity
- Authors:
- CABRERA Peter M., GRIMES-GAA Lucienne, THYER Bruce A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 2(4), 1999, pp.33-50.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The assessment of client adaptive functioning is often an important component of a comprehensive social work evaluation. The Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales (VABS) are the most commonly used quantitative measures of adaptive functioning for clients meeting the criteria for a wider range of disorders in the USA. Reviews the development of the VABS and current knowledge pertaining to the instrument's reliability and validity. Concludes that the ability to administer and interpret the VABS is an important skill for clinical social workers to acquire.
Sexual abuse and adolescent maladjustment: differences between male and female victims
- Authors:
- GARNEFSKI Nadia, ARENDS Ellen
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adolescence, 21(1), February 1998, pp.99-107.
- Publisher:
- Academic Press
In this article data from a large representative community sample of adolescents is analysed to investigate the relationship between a history of sexual abuse and adolescent functioning. Emotional problems, behavioural problems, suicidal thoughts and behaviour of boys and girls with a history of sexual abuse were compared to those in a matched control group of boys and girls without such a history. The results support to the need for further research investigating gender differences in response to sexual abuse.
Aggressive, socially disruptive and antisocial behaviour associated with fronto-temporal dementia
- Authors:
- MILLER B.L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 170, February 1997, pp.150-155.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Past research suggests an association between frontal and temporal injury and antisocial conduct. This article examines the frequency of antisocial behaviours in fronto-temporal dementia (FTD) where pathology is anterior frontal-temporal, compared with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) where pathology is primarily posterior temporal-parietal. Results from the study found that ten FTD and one AD subject showed antisocial behaviours, which included assault, indecent exposure, shoplifting and hit-and-run driving. Three FTD subjects were arrested. This difference was highly significant. Concludes that degeneration of frontal and temporal lobes predisposes to antisocial behaviour. Supports a relationship between frontal-temporal dysfunction and certain types of antisocial activities.