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A relação entre psicopatologias não neuróticas, neurose obsessiva e pulsão de morte

RESUMO. As psicopatologias não neuróticas, categoria descrita por André Green, são caracterizadas por problemas na constituição do eu, envolvendo basicamente uma fragilidade narcísica, falhas nos processos de simbolização, além da tendência à atuação e à compulsão, sem o recurso da elabor...

Kraepelin's views on obsessive neurosis: a comparison with DSM-5 criteria for obsessive-compulsive disorder

Rev. bras. psiquiatr; 39 (4), 2017
Emil Kraepelin (1856-1926) is considered one of the founders of modern psychiatric nosology. However, his conceptualization of obsessive-compulsive phenomena is relatively understudied. In this article, we compare and contrast excerpts from the eighth edition (1909-1915) of Kraepelin's Textbook of Clinic...

Trypophobia: an investigation of clinical features

Rev. bras. psiquiatr; 39 (4), 2017
Objective: Trypophobia refers to the fear of, or aversion to, clusters of holes. We assessed clinical features of trypophobia and investigated whether it most resembled a specific phobia or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Methods: An online survey was conducted to gather information on sociodemographic v...

Caracterización fenomenológica de las conductas repetitivas impulsivas orientadas hacia el cuerpo y el trastorno por excoriación en estudiantes universitarios

Resumen Introducción: Las conductas repetitivas impulsivas orientadas hacia el cuerpo (CRIOC) se caracterizan por el rascado, mordido y/o remoción de uñas, pelos y piel, pudiendo llegar a constituir un desorden mental. El trastorno por excoriación (TE) o dermatilomanía ha sido recientemente incorpo...

Clinical and familial profile of bipolar disorder with and without obsessive-compulsive disorder: an Indian study

Abstract Introduction Comorbid obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is common in bipolar disorder (BD). Clinical characteristics, functionality and familial pattern of this comorbidity are largely understudied. Objective To assess clinical profile, familial loading of psychiatric disorders and level of ...

A case of bleach addiction associated with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder

Qualidade de vida no Transtorno Obsessivo-Compulsivo: um estudo com usuários da Atenção Básica

Resumo A qualidade de vida (QV) pode ser afetada pela presença de transtornos mentais, como o Transtorno Obsessivo-Compulsivo (TOC). Assim, a avaliação e o acompanhamento dos índices de QV em pacientes com transtornos mentais permite a identificação de suas prioridades, sendo possível a implementa...

Neurochemical and behavioral characterization of neuronal glutamate transporter EAAT3 heterozygous mice

Biol. Res; 50 (), 2017
BACKGROUND: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a severe neuropsychiatric condition affecting 1-3% of the worldwide population. OCD has a strong genetic component, and the SLC1A1 gene that encodes neuronal glutamate transporter EAAT3 is a strong candidate for this disorder. To evaluate the impact of r...

Body Dysmorphic Symptoms Scale for patients seeking esthetic surgery: cross-cultural validation study

Säo Paulo med. j; 134 (6), 2016
ABSTRACT: CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Rhinoplasty is one of the most sought-after esthetic operations among individuals with body dysmorphic disorder. The aim of this study was to cross-culturally adapt and validate the Body Dysmorphic Symptoms Scale. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-cultural validation study co...