Background:Mobile applications aimed at emotional regulation have gained prominence in recent years, playing a crucial role in providing support. The objective of this paper is to review the existing literature regarding the usefulness of mobile applications in the regulation process of patients with mental health disorders.Methodology:To develop this paper, a search of...
Suicide causes approximately 800,000 deaths per year worldwide, and for every suicide death there are between 10 and 25 attempts. Psychiatric illnesses are associated with most nonfatal suicide attempts or death by suicide. Therefore, timely evaluation and treatment of suicidal ideation and the underlying psychiatric condition are essential to protect those at risk...
Introduction:Opalski syndrome is a variant of the lateral-medullary syndrome with ipsilateral hemiparesis. It is an infrequent syndrome and usually due to an ischemic vascular lesion.Objective:To describe an Opalski syndrome case and to review the Colombian literature on the topic.Method:We described an Opalski syndrome case and carried out a non-systematic literature review with...
Introduction:Brain tumors pose challenging clinical scenarios, as they require the removal of the entire tumor while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. These are uncommon pathologies, with anaplastic oligodendrogliomas being among those with lower prevalence. They manifest with nonspecific symptoms, dependent on the volume and location, and may include headache, cognitive...
Introduction:The high rates of burnout associated with mental health work are a critical issue affecting mental health workers, especially those that work with children and adolescents (CAMHW). Burnout prevention has been associated with better index of workplace wellness and healthcare quality. Currently, little research has been conducted on examining care practices of CAMHW...
Background:Although social blushing (SB) is generally assumed to be a universal involuntary physiological response, it is now also considered an intermediate endophenotype of shyness and social anxiety, as well as a possible reason for consultation and, occasionally, a sign of psychopathology. The DSM-5 maintains that blushing is the hallmark of Social Anxiety Disorder. There are...
Introduction:Mental health encompasses emotional and psychological well-being in relation to various factors, such as social determinants, and with this, the impact on the health of the population that a country has at the sociocultural and economic level.Objective:To analyze the available evidence on the effects of poverty on the development of environments that may negatively...
Introduction:Stroke is the third leading specific cause of death in Chile. Effective secondary prevention requires timely evaluation of the cause of stroke to identify modifiable risk factors. The risk of recurrence of ischemic stroke (IS) depends on the causal mechanism, being higher in large artery stenosis and cardioembolism. The objectives of the study were to characterize...
Introduction:Giant insular gliomas (GIG) are defined as those that cover the 4 zones of the Berger/Sanai classification.Objectives:To present a case series of 7 giant insular gliomas to determine the percentage of tumor resection and the morbidity of the intervention and to propose a surgical management strategy.Methods:We performed a retrospective observational analysis of...
Mental Health and Psychiatry in Primary Health Care Practice is a very relevant and necessary book in the current context, in which primary care plays a key role in mental health management. Its accessible approach and clarity of exposition make it a valuable resource in the education and training of general practitioners and health professionals to improve the quality of mental...
The world health organization understands health not only as the absence of disease but as a state of complete well-being. Despite the above, psychiatry has tended to focus more on diseases than on enhancing well-being. In this context, positive psychology has been developing worldwide as a perspective that incorporates this approach. Its development in our country is still...
Throughout the different stages of life, from fecundation to menopause, women experience important hormone fluctuation, especially estrogen and progesterone. This variation affects the whole organism, including the central nervous system, which is rich in steroid receptors. In this review, different studies that prove how sex hormones and their metabolites influence brain areas...
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is defined as a lack of interest in eating or avoidance due to the organoleptic characteristics of food, preventing the fulfillment of nutritional needs. Only 15% of cases occur in adults, with a single case reported after bariatric surgery.Clinical case:A 33-year-old woman with a history of bariatric surgery, presented with...
Diagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis has seen a growing trend over the last few years upon the discovery of antibodies targeting intra- and extracellular antigens which in turn has aided the understanding of the pathophysiology of such entities. Among said cases, association between new-onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE) and onconeural antibodies positivity is highly...
Introduction:Systemic iron overload due to hereditary hemochromatosis affects multiple organs; Peripheral nervous system involvement is unusual and little studied to date.Clinical case:We describe a clinical case of an adult patient who presented chronic demyelinating polyneuropathy with secondary axonal changes since 2015. Metabolic, autoimmune, or infectious diseases were ruled...
Introduction:During the COVID - 19 pandemic, there's evidence of an increase in symptoms of mental health issues and investigations show a rise in prescription of psychotropic drugs. This investigation purpose is to assess the modification of psychotropic prescriptions in a Primary Care Center (CESFAM) in the Metropolitan Region of Santiago, Chile, during the pre-pandemic...
Introduction:Executive functions (EF) are essential for adaptive behavior. This study focuses on the prefrontal cortex, responsible for EF, and how its dysfunction affects daily life. The objective was to determine whether self-report using the Prefrontal Symptoms Inventory (PSI) could predict prefrontal dysfunction in adults and older adults.Methods:The study involved 18...
Introduction:It is estimated that approximately 20% of patients with Sjögren's syndrome present neurological involvement such as polyneuropathy, transverse myelitis, and optic neuritis, unilateral or bilateral, among other manifestations. We characterize a series of cases of Sjögren's syndrome with central and peripheral nervous system involvement.Methods:Seven cases of patients...
Carta al EditorDesafíos y oportunidades en la adopción de tecnologías digitales para la salud mentalChallenges and Opportunities in the Adoption of Digital Technologies for Mental HealthMiguel Cordero1 Macarena Hirmas-Adauy1 1Centro de Epidemiología y Políticas de Salud, Facultad de Medicina, Clínica Alemana Universidad del DesarrolloSeñor Editor:En Chile y como el resto del...
EditorialPalabras de despedida del Editor General: Requerimientos futuros de la Revista de SonepsynFinal words from the Editor-in-Chief: Future requirements of the Sonepsyn ReviewDavid Sáez Méndez Dr.Al dejar mi cargo como Editor General de la Revista Chilena de Neuro-Psiquiatría, deseo compartir algunas reflexiones sobre nuestra publicación, que fue fundada en 1947. La Revista...
Introduction:The prescription of opioids has steadily increased worldwide, and their effect on serotonin and adrenaline levels has recently been described.Case Summary:male patient with a history of bipolar affective disorder initially on monotherapy with escitalopram and without an affective modulator, who was admitted to the emergency room on 2 occasions due to symptoms of...
Hydrocephalus is a common neurosurgical pathology in both adults and children. It is defined as the abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that can increase intracranial pressure and consequently generate brain damage.The advancement of technology with the development of valve-regulated bypass systems has made it possible to achieve safe and reliable drainage...
Introduction:Executive functions are delegated to monitor and stop conscious behaviors in the face of various stimuli of daily life.Objective:Analyze the role of Executive Functions in university students through a quantitative correlational study.Method:The research consisted of 238 participants aged 18 to 38 years (Mage=22.35, SD=2.34). As an evaluation instrument, the Clinical...
Introduction:Globally, one in three medical students experiences anxiety, a rate higher than observed in the general population. Clinical Internships subject students to continuous demands stemming from the responsibilities inherent in medical practice. This sustained stress can adversely affect both their mental and physical health, often manifesting as symptoms of anxiety and...