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Objective To examine whether non-psychiatric hospitalizations rates were higher in those with mental disorders. Method In a cohort of 15 811 employees, aged 35-50 years in 1989, mental disorder status was defined from 1989 to 2000. Hospitalizations for all-causes, myocardial infarction ( MI), stroke, and cancer, were recorded yearly from 2001 to 2011. Negative binomial regression models were used to estimate hospitalization rates over the follow-up. Results After controlling for baseline sociodemographic factors, health-related behaviors, self-rated health, and self-reported medical conditions, participants with a mental disorder had significantly higher rates of all-cause hospitalization [incidence rate ratio, IRR = 1.20 (95%, 1.14-1.26)], as well as hospitalization due to MI [ IRR = 1.44 (95%, 1.12-1.85)]. For stroke, the IRR did not reach statistical significance [ IRR = 1.37 (95%, 0.95-1.99)] and there was no association with cancer [ IRR = 1.01 (95%, 0.86-1.19)]. A similar trend was observed when mental disorders groups were considered (no mental disorder, depressive disorder, mental disorders due to psychoactive substance use, other mental disorders, mixed mental disorders, and severe mental disorder). Conclusion In this prospective cohort of employees with stable employment as well as universal access to healthcare, we found participants with mental disorders to have higher rates of non-psychiatric hospitalizations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lemogne C, Fossati P, Limosin F, Nabi H, Encrenaz G, Bonenfant S, Consoli SM. Cognitive hostility and suicide. To determine whether a specific component of hostility (i.e. cognitive or behavioural) may predict suicide in a prospective design, controlling for depressive mood. In 1993, 14 752 members of the 'GAZ et ELectricité' (GAZEL) cohort (10 819 men, mean age = 49.0 years; 3933 women, mean age = 46.2 years) completed the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale and at least one subscale (i.e. cognitive or behavioural hostility) of the Buss and Durkee Hostility Inventory. Dates and causes of death were obtained annually. During a mean follow-up of 15.7 years, 28 participants completed suicide (24 men, four women). Suicide was predicted by depressive mood [relative index of inequality (RII) (95% CI) = 8.16 (1.97-33.85)] and cognitive hostility [RII (95% CI) = 10.76 (2.50-46.42)], but not behavioural hostility [RII (95% CI) = 1.37 (0.38-4.97)]. These associations remained significant after adjustment for potential confounders. After mutual adjustment, however, suicide remained significantly associated with cognitive hostility [RII (95% CI) = 8.87 (1.52-51.71)] (RII reduction: 34.6%), but no longer with depressive mood [RII (95% CI) = 2.03 (0.41-10.07)] (RII reduction: 79.1%). Cognitive rather than behavioural hostility is associated with an increased risk of suicide, independently of baseline depressive mood. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background Skin diseases are known to negatively affect self-image and to have detrimental psychosocial effects. Oily skin is a cosmetic skin problem that women often describe as ‘invalidating’. Objective To develop and validate a questionnaire to assess the psychological and psychosocial effects of oily skin condition in women and the outcome of a targeted cosmetic skincare treatment. Methods We developed and validated a concise 18-item questionnaire [oily skin self-image questionnaire (OSSIQ)] to assess perception, behavioural, and emotional consequences associated with oily skin condition. The questionnaire was then used to assess the effects of a skincare treatment for oily skin and compare them with sebum level measurements. Results The 18-item questionnaire clearly distinguished the oily skin group from the control group. Responsiveness, reliability, and construct validity showed satisfactory performance. The questionnaire provided a relevant assessment of the psychological benefits associated with the skincare programme. Conclusion The OSSIQ is a valid tool that can be used to monitor the benefits of cosmetic skincare treatments [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction Sensitive skin is a frequent disorder, but its effects and its variability are unknown. Objectives To investigate the effects of sensitive skin first on quality of life and the psyche, and secondly, on seasonal changes. Methods The French Opinion Poll Institute (IPSOS) conducted two opinion polls in March and July 2004. Samples included, respectively, 1006 and 1001 individuals, from a representative national sample of the French population aged 15 years or older. The polling subjects were interviewed by phone and selected by the quota method (gender, age, occupation of household head, type of geographical area and region). Questions about their perception of their sensitive skin and about potential aggravating factors were asked. Quality of life was assessed using the SF-12 questionnaire and depressive symptoms using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HAD) rating scale. Results The characteristics of the two samples were strictly similar. Persons with sensitive skin and very sensitive skin were more numerous in summer than in winter. In both surveys, the degree of sensitivity was significantly higher in the female population. Quality of life was worse in people with sensitive or very sensitive skin, above all in its psychological component – the more sensitive the skin, the more the quality of life deteriorated. There was no significant relationship between depressive symptoms and skin sensitivity in the ‘very sensitive’ or ‘sensitive’ groups. Conclusion Our study was the first to show seasonal changes in skin reactivity and to study the psychological impacts of sensitive skin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]