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10. Predicting Social Functioning in Schizotypy: An Investigation of the Relative Contributions of Theory of Mind and Mood

Author

McCleery, Amanda, Divilbiss, Marielle, St-Hilaire, Annie, Aakre, Jennifer M., Seghers, James P., Bell, Emily K., and Docherty, Nancy M.

Subjects
Adult, Male, Schizotypal Personality Disorder, Affect, Young Adult, Adolescent, Predictive Value of Tests, Theory of Mind, Humans, Female, Neuropsychological Tests, Social Behavior, Article
Abstract

Theory of mind (ToM) is an aspect of social cognition that refers to the ability to make inferences about the thoughts, feelings, and intentions of other people. It is believed to be related to social functioning. Previous investigations of ToM in schizotypy have yielded mixed results. Using a correlational approach, the present study explored the relationship between schizotypal traits, ToM, neurocognition, depressed mood, and social functioning in a sample of 50 undergraduate students. Schizotypy was related to poor social functioning. Contrary to predictions, schizotypal traits were not associated with impaired ToM. In fact, schizotypal traits were associated with enhanced performance on a ToM task that involved detection of ironic statements. However, strong relationships emerged among schizotypy, depressed mood, and social functioning, highlighting the need to also examine depression when assessing the relations between elevated schizotypy and poor social functioning.

Published
2012

13. Beliefs about antipsychotic versus hypoglycemic medications among individuals with serious mental illness and type 2 diabetes

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Aakre,Jennifer M, Medoff,Deborah R, Dixon,Lisa B, Kreyenbuhl,Julie A, Aakre,Jennifer M, Medoff,Deborah R, Dixon,Lisa B, and Kreyenbuhl,Julie A

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Jennifer M Aakre,1 Deborah R Medoff,1,2 Lisa B Dixon,1,2 Julie A Kreyenbuhl1,21VA Capitol Healthcare Network Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Baltimore VA Medical Center, 2Division of Services Research, Department of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USABackground: This study compared the beliefs held by individuals with coexisting serious mental illness and type 2 diabetes regarding the necessity and risks of taking antipsychotic versus hypoglycemic medications. We also investigated whether nonadherent patients differed from adherent patients in their beliefs about medications.Methods: Forty-four individuals with type 2 diabetes and serious mental illness who were prescribed hypoglycemic and antipsychotic medications completed a cross-sectional assessment of medication beliefs and adherence for both medication types.Results: Patients perceived a greater need for hypoglycemic versus antipsychotic medications; however, their beliefs were not associated with nonadherence to either medication type.Conclusion: These results suggest that individuals with coexisting serious mental illness and type 2 diabetes have stronger convictions regarding the necessity of their diabetes medication for maintaining their health.Keywords: nonadherence, antipsychotic medication, type 2 diabetes, medication beliefs, hypoglycemic medication, serious mental illness&nbsp

Published
2012

16. A Model of Internalized Stigma and Its Effects on People With Mental Illness.

Author

Drapaiski, Amy L., Lucksted, Alicia, Perrin, Paul B., Aakre, Jennifer M., Brown, Clayton H., DeForge, Bruce R., and Boyd, Jennifer E.

Subjects
SOCIAL stigma, STRUCTURAL equation modeling, PEOPLE with mental illness, SELF-efficacy, SELF-esteem, INTERVIEWING
Abstract

The article presents a study which aims to investigate the prevalence of internalized stigma in people with serious mental illness. It states that the study enrolled 100 individuals diagnosed with mental illness who completed and interview. It says that structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to examine variables such as psychiatric symptoms, self-esteem and self-efficacy. Results show internalized stigma prevalence among the patients that may lead to negative outcomes.

Published
2013
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18. Beliefs about antipsychotic versus hypoglycemic medications among individuals with serious mental illness and type 2 diabetes.

Author

Aakre, Jennifer M., Medoff, Deborah R., Dixon, Lisa B., and Kreyenbuhl, Julie A.

Subjects
HYPOGLYCEMIC agents, HYPOGLYCEMIA, TYPE 2 diabetes, MENTAL illness, PSYCHIATRY
Abstract

Background: This study compared the beliefs held by individuals with coexisting serious mental illness and type 2 diabetes regarding the necessity and risks of taking antipsychotic versus hypoglycemic medications. We also investigated whether nonadherent patients differed from adherent patients in their beliefs about medications. Methods: Forty-four individuals with type 2 diabetes and serious mental illness who were prescribed hypoglycemic and antipsychotic medications completed a cross-sectional assessment of medication beliefs and adherence for both medication types. Results: Patients perceived a greater need for hypoglycemic versus antipsychotic medications; however, their beliefs were not associated with nonadherence to either medication type. Conclusion: These results suggest that individuals with coexisting serious mental illness and type 2 diabetes have stronger convictions regarding the necessity of their diabetes medication for maintaining their health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2012
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