Psychotic Disorders
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Inclusion and exclusion criteria for patients
Patient inclusion criteria: |
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• Fulfilment of ICD-10 diagnostic criteria for a primary depressive episode (i.e., not secondary to known organic or other psychiatric disorder) • Referral to a treatment package for single-episode depression • Age between 18 and 65 years |
• Psychosis or psychotic symptoms • History of severe head trauma involving hospitalization or unconsciousness for more than 5 min • Known, substantial structural brain abnormalities • Insufficient Danish language skills to complete questionnaires and cognitive testing |
• Severe somatic disease • Contraindications for MRI (e.g., metal implants, claustrophobia, or back problems) |
• Use of psychotropic drugs • Exposure to radioactivity > 10 mSv within the last year • Pregnancy or breastfeeding |
The exclusion criteria were as follows: alcohol or other drug abuse in the previous month; major systemic or neurological diseases; physical disability contraindicating physical activity or any physical condition that makes physical activity unsafe; suicide risk confirmed by direct contact with the patient and family; pregnancy or women of reproductive age that did not use a contraception method; and not agreeing to participate in the study after full explanation of the program.
Controls were recruited through specific social networks (
The absence of any major mental illness was defined by a direct interview in which questions about life experiences of memory loss, psychosis (delusions and/or hallucinations), depression, mania, generalized anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms were asked. Additionally, the subjects were asked about regular physical activity as they were supposed to be sedentary. Exclusion criteria were the same as those applied to patients with SCZ.
The inclusion criteria were: (1) age 40–70 years old, (2) primary basal ganglia area cerebral infarction diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography, (3) the onset of the disease was >1 month ago, (4) no sensory impairments, (5) no serious cognitive dysfunction (Mini-Mental State Examination score >26), (6) could walk 10 m or more independently, and (7) provided a signed informed consent form.
The exclusion criteria were: (1) cerebrovascular disease progression and unstable vital signs; (2) other neurological or mental diseases, such as stroke, brain trauma, or Parkinson’s disease; (3) severe heart, lung, liver, or kidney dysfunction; (4) sensory aphasia, cognitive impairment, or unable to cooperate with the evaluation and examination; (5) fractures and arthritis affecting the walking function of patients; or (6) proprioception disorders.
The suspension criteria were: (1) severe adverse reactions or inability to continue, (2) deterioration of the condition or serious complications, (3) failure to cooperate and to receive required treatment, or (4) patients and their families requesting withdrawal from the study.
The PTSD sample had developed PTSD after experiencing assault, childhood abuse, motor vehicle accidents, or during police duties. PTSD was diagnosed according to DSM-IV criteria by masters or doctoral level clinical psychologists using the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS; [19 (link)]. Symptoms were detected according to the ‘2/1’ method, in which symptoms were experienced for at least twice a month and caused moderate levels of distress. Levels of depression and anxiety were assessed using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS). Patients that reported psychosis, bipolar disorder, substance dependence, neurological disorders, or moderate to severe brain injury were excluded from the study. Patients taking medication (10 on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) were included on the condition that the dosage was stable for the previous two months and continued to be stable for the duration of the study. In addition, 21 controls (9 females; mean age 36.9 ± 14.0 years) who were age and gender-matched to the PTSD group were included in the study. Control participants had not experienced a Criterion A stressor and did not have an Axis I disorder, as assessed by the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI version 5.5) [20 (link)].
All participants underwent clinical and imaging assessments at baseline and again 12 weeks later. This study was approved by the Western Sydney Area Health Service Human Research Ethics Committee and informed consent was obtained from participants.
High school and undergraduate research interns conducted interviews with all participants. A research staff member was also on the call to provide support and input as needed. Interns were trained in semistructured interviewing techniques and followed an interview script to conduct the interview (
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These disorders, which include schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and delusional disorder, are characterized by hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and impaired functioning.
Effective treatment and research are critical for improving outcomes for those affected.
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