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OBJECTIVES: There are no validated instruments to measure education-related stress in Brazilian university students. Thus, we aimed to translate and test the internal reliability, convergent/discriminant validity, and measurement equivalence of the Higher Education Stress Inventory (HESI). METHODS: The translation protocol was carried out by two independent translators. The instrument was culturally adapted after a pilot version was administered to 36 university students. The final version (HESI-Br) was administered to 1,021 university students (mean age = 28.3, standard deviation [SD] = 9.6, 76.7% female) via an online survey that lasted from September 1 to October 15, 2020. The factor structure was estimated using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) on the first half of the dataset. We tested the best EFA-derived model with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on the second half. Convergent/discriminant validity was tested using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Sex, age groups, period of study, family income and area of study were used to test measurement equivalence. RESULTS: EFA suggested five factors: career dissatisfaction; faculty shortcomings; high workload; financial concerns; and toxic learning environment. CFA supported the five-factor model (15 items), but not a higher order factor, suggesting multidimensionality. All five factors presented acceptable internal reliabilities, with Cronbach's α ≥ 0.72 and McDonald's ω ≥ 0.64. CFA models indicated that the HESI-Br and DASS-21 assess different but correlated underlying latent constructs, supporting discriminant validity. Equivalence was ascertained for all tested groups. CONCLUSION: The 15-item HESI-Br is a reliable and invariant multidimensional instrument for assessing relevant stressors among university students in Brazil.

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Abstract Objectives There are no validated instruments to measure education-related stress in Brazilian university students. Thus, we aimed to translate and test the internal reliability, convergent/discriminant validity, and measurement equivalence of the Higher Education Stress Inventory (HESI). Methods The translation protocol was carried out by two independent translators. The instrument was culturally adapted after a pilot version was administered to 36 university students. The final version (HESI-Br) was administered to 1,021 university students (mean age = 28.3, standard deviation [SD] = 9.6, 76.7% female) via an online survey that lasted from September 1 to October 15, 2020. The factor structure was estimated using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) on the first half of the dataset. We tested the best EFA-derived model with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on the second half. Convergent/discriminant validity was tested using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Sex, age groups, period of study, family income and area of study were used to test measurement equivalence. Results EFA suggested five factors: career dissatisfaction; faculty shortcomings; high workload; financial concerns; and toxic learning environment. CFA supported the five-factor model (15 items), but not a higher order factor, suggesting multidimensionality. All five factors presented acceptable internal reliabilities, with Cronbach's α ≥ 0.72 and McDonald's ω ≥ 0.64. CFA models indicated that the HESI-Br and DASS-21 assess different but correlated underlying latent constructs, supporting discriminant validity. Equivalence was ascertained for all tested groups. Conclusion The 15-item HESI-Br is a reliable and invariant multidimensional instrument for assessing relevant stressors among university students in Brazil.

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BACKGROUND: The rise in mental health problems in the population directly or indirectly because of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a major concern. The aim of this study was to investigate and compare independent predictors of symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Brazilians one month after the implementation of measures of social distancing. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was performed using a web-based survey. The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) and PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) were the outcomes. Data were gathered regarding demographics, social distancing, economic problems, exposure to the news of the pandemic, psychiatric history, sleep disturbances, traumatic situations, and substance use. The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test - Consumption (AUDIT-C) was also administered. The predictors of the symptoms were investigated using hierarchical multiple linear regression. RESULTS: Of a sample of 3587 participants, approximately two-thirds considered that their mental health worsened after the beginning of the social restriction measures. The most important predictors of the symptoms investigated were the intensity of the distress related to the news of the pandemic, younger age, current psychiatric diagnosis, trouble sleeping, emotional abuse or violence, and economic problems. CONCLUSIONS: These results confirmed the hypothesis that the pandemic impacted the mental health of the population and indicated that the level of distress related to the news was the most important predictor of psychological suffering.

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Abstract Introduction The concept of social isolation is currently understood as a measure of epidemiological containment that aims to reduce the speed of spread of the disease, enabling health services to prepare their resources to cope with the likely increase in demand, while also seeking to provide additional protection to groups considered to be at higher risk. Objective The present narrative review aims to compile and synthesize the literature related to social isolation produced during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Method This study is a narrative review of the literature on social isolation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results 73 publications were included for full-text reading and were classified into the following categories: levels of social isolation, economic effects, family relationships, health system, mental health of the population, and use of technology. Conclusions It is necessary to plan an escalation of responses to the consequences of the pandemic, especially in view of the increased demand on the health sector and social services. The negative effects of social isolation can be prevented by public policies that offer a response to the economic recession, maintenance of social work, encouragement of quality care in mental health services, and community support for vulnerable families.

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INTRODUCTION: The concept of social isolation is currently understood as a measure of epidemiological containment that aims to reduce the speed of spread of the disease, enabling health services to prepare their resources to cope with the likely increase in demand, while also seeking to provide additional protection to groups considered to be at higher risk. OBJECTIVE: The present narrative review aims to compile and synthesize the literature related to social isolation produced during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. METHOD: This study is a narrative review of the literature on social isolation in the context of the COVID- 19 pandemic. RESULTS: 73 publications were included for full-text reading and were classified into the following categories: levels of social isolation, economic effects, family relationships, health system, mental health of the population, and use of technology. CONCLUSIONS: It is necessary to plan an escalation of responses to the consequences of the pandemic, especially in view of the increased demand on the health sector and social services. The negative effects of social isolation can be prevented by public policies that offer a response to the economic recession, maintenance of social work, encouragement of quality care in mental health services, and community support for vulnerable families.

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O I Fórum Latino-Americano de Saúde Mental na Pandemia, ocorrido em dezembro de 2020, apresentou 18 estudos desenvolvidos em 13 universidades e instituições do Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Guatemala e Cuba. Os trabalhos foram divididos em cinco mesas: "Correlatos psicológicos da pandemia na população em geral", "Estudos sobre o efeito psicológico e biológico em populações específicas", "Aspectos da pandemia sobre mulheres grávidas e recém-nascidos", "Infância e adolescência na pandemia", e "Terapia e psicologia positiva em tempos de pandemia". O objetivo deste artigo de perspectivas é divulgar as pesquisas expostas e refletir a respeito das principais tendências. Assim, apresenta-se uma síntese de cada trabalho, objetivos e resultados. Os estudos apontam para um aumento nos sintomas de estresse, ansiedade e depressão na população em geral e em grupos específicos como crianças, grávidas, puérperas, profissionais da saúde e imigrantes. Foram sugeridos como possíveis preditores de sofrimento psicológico: exposição excessiva às notícias, insônia, sedentarismo, sexo feminino, jovens, baixa escolaridade, baixa renda, desemprego, abuso emocional ou físico, e diagnóstico de transtorno mental. Os estudos apresentados encontram-se em andamento, portanto os dados não são conclusivos. Por fim, as perspectivas e tendências apontadas pelas pesquisas foram discutidas. Em razão da crescente demanda por atendimento psicoterápico, e da escassez de profissionais, principalmente em áreas remotas, o desenvolvimento de novas abordagens de intervenção e promoção da saúde mental são encorajadas.(AU)

The I Latin American Forum on Mental Health in Pandemic, held in December 2020, presented 18 studies developed in 13 universities and institutions in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Guatemala and Cuba. The studies were divided into five tables: "Psychological correlates of the pandemic in the general population", "Studies on the psychological and biological effect in specific populations", "Aspects of the pandemic on pregnant women and newborns", "Childhood and adolescence in pandemic ", and" Therapy and positive psychology in times of pandemic ". The purpose of this perspective article is to disseminate the research exposed in the forum and reflect about their central trends. Thus, a summary of each work, objectives and results is presented. The studies point to an increase in the symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression in the general population and in specific groups such as children, pregnant women, mothers, health professionals and immigrants. The following factors were suggested as possible predictors of psychological distress: excessive exposure to news, insomnia, physical inactivity, female sex, youth, low education, low income, unemployment, emotional or physical abuse, and diagnosis of mental disorder. The studies presented are ongoing, so the data are not conclusive. Finally, the perspectives and trends pointed out by the surveys were discussed. Due to the growing demand for psychotherapeutic care, and the shortage of professionals, especially in remote areas, the development of new approaches to intervention and promotion of mental health are encouraged.(AU)

El I Foro Latinoamericano de Salud Mental en Pandemia, realizado en diciembre de 2020, presentó 18 estudios desarrollados en 13 universidades e instituciones de Brasil, Argentina, Chile, Guatemala y Cuba. Los trabajos se dividieron en cinco tablas: "Correlaciones psicológicas de la pandemia en la población general", "Estudios sobre el efecto psicológico y biológico en poblaciones específicas", "Aspectos de la pandemia en mujeres embarazadas y recién nacidos", "Infancia y adolescencia en pandemia ", y" Terapia y psicología positiva en tiempos de pandemia ". El objetivo de este artículo de perspectivas es difundir las investigaciones expuestas y reflexionar sobre las principales tendencias. Así, se presenta un resumen de cada trabajo, objetivos y resultados. Los estudios apuntan a un aumento de los síntomas de estrés, ansiedad y depresión en la población general y en grupos específicos como niños, mujeres embarazadas, madres, profesionales de la salud e inmigrantes. Se sugirieron los siguientes como posibles predictores de angustia psicológica: exposición excesiva a noticias, insomnio, inactividad física, sexo femenino, juventud, baja educación, bajos ingresos, desempleo, abuso emocional o físico y diagnóstico de trastorno mental. Los estudios presentados están en curso, por lo que los datos no son concluyentes. Finalmente, se discutieron las perspectivas y tendencias señaladas por las encuestas. Debido a la creciente demanda de atención psicoterapéutica y la escasez de profesionales, especialmente en áreas remotas, se fomenta el desarrollo de nuevos enfoques de intervención y promoción de la salud mental.(AU)

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INTRODUCTION: The pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has changed the lifestyle of the general population, mainly due to the distancing and isolation measures adopted to contain the spread of the disease. These measures generated a series of stressors, including an increase in domestic violence. OBJECTIVE: To identify the occurrence of domestic violence during isolation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, its association with issues related to mental health and poorly adaptive personality traits. METHOD: Non-probabilistic study, composed of a sample of 3625 participants who were assessed using the PCL-5, DASS-21, PID-5-BF and AUDIT-C. Instruments were administered on-line from April 22, 2020 to May 8, 2020. RESULTS: 379 (13%) of respondents experienced some type of adverse situation during social distancing. Participants who experienced violence had higher alcohol consumption (p=0.004), greater severity of symptoms related to a diagnosis of PTSD (p <0.001), and greater prevalence of anxiety (p<0.001) and depression (p<0.001) symptoms in relation to those who had no such experiences. They also demonstrated higher PID-5 scores of maladaptive personality traits, such as negative affectivity (p<0.001), distance (p<0.001), antagonism (p<0.001), disinhibition (p<0.001) and psychoticism (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: Isolation due to the pandemic is having a great impact on people's mental health, specifically on those who have experienced violence. Together with public agencies and the private sector, strategies should be created aimed at scaling up interventions to mitigate this impact of the pandemic, especially by providing expanded listening spaces in the health and social care sectors.(AU)

INTRODUÇÃO: A pandemia causada pelo novo coronavírus (SARS-CoV-2) alterou o estilo de vida da população em geral, principalmente através das medidas de distanciamento e isolamento adotadas para contenção do avanço da doença. Estas medidas geraram uma série de estressores, dentre eles o aumento da violência doméstica. OBJETIVO: Identificar a ocorrência de violência doméstica durante o isolamento decorrente da pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil, a sua associação com questões relacionadas à saúde mental e traços mal adaptativos de personalidade. MÉTODO: Estudo não probabilístico, composto por uma amostra de 3625 participantes que foram avaliados através do PCL-5, DASS-21, PID-5-BF e AUDIT-C. Instrumentos aplicados on-line no período entre 22 de abril de 2020 a 08 de maio de 2020. RESULTADOS: 379 (13%) dos respondedores sofreu algum tipo de situação adversa durante o distanciamento social. Os participantes que vivenciaram violência possuem maior consumo de álcool (p=0,004), maior gravidade dos sintomas relacionada ao diagnóstico de TEPT (p<0,01), maior presença de sintomas de ansiedade (p<0,001), depressão (p<0,001), em relação àquelas que não sofreram. Demonstraram ainda possuir, de acordo com o PID-5, escores mais elevados de traços mal adaptativos de personalidade, como afetividade negativa (p<0.001), distanciamento (p<0.001), antagonismo (p<0.001), desinibição (p < 0.001) e psicoticismo (p<0.001). CONCLUSÃO: O isolamento devido a pandemia está causando grande impacto na saúde mental das pessoas, especificamente naquelas que sofreram violência. É necessário, junto ao órgão públicos e privados, criar estratégias visando uma escalada de intervenções relacionadas ao impacto da pandemia, sobretudo ampliando espaços de escuta no setor de saúde e na assistência social.(AU)

INTRODUCCIÓN: La pandemia provocada por el nuevo coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) ha cambiado el estilo de vida de la población en general, principalmente a través de las medidas de distancia y aislamiento adoptadas para contener el avance de la enfermedad. Estas medidas generaron una serie de factores estresantes, entre ellos el aumento de la violencia intrafamiliar. OBJETIVO: Identificar la ocurrencia de violencia doméstica durante el aislamiento resultante de la pandemia COVID-19 en Brasil, su asociación con problemas relacionados con la salud mental y rasgos de personalidad poco adaptables. MÉTODO: Estudio no probabilístico, compuesto por una muestra de 3625 participantes que fueron evaluados mediante la PCL-5, DASS-21, PID-5-BF y AUDIT-C. Instrumentos aplicados on-line en el período comprendido entre el 22 de abril de 2020 y el 8 de mayo de 2020. RESULTADOS: 379 (13%) de los encuestados sufrieron algún tipo de situación adversa durante la distancia social. Los participantes que experimentaron violencia tienen mayor consumo de alcohol (p=0,004), mayor gravedad de los síntomas relacionados con el diagnóstico de TEPT (p<0,01), mayor presencia de síntomas de ansiedad (p<0,001), depresión (p<0,001), en relación con los que no sufrieron. También demostraron tener, según PID-5, puntuaciones más altas de rasgos de personalidad poco adaptativos, como afectividad negativa (p<0.001), distancia (p<0.001), antagonismo (p<0.001), desinhibición (p<0.001) y psicoticismo (p<0.001). CONCLUSIÓN: El aislamiento debido a la pandemia está teniendo un gran impacto en la salud mental de las personas, específicamente en quienes han sufrido violencia. Es necesario, junto con los organismos públicos y privados, crear estrategias orientadas a ampliar las intervenciones relacionadas con el impacto de la pandemia, especialmente ampliando los espacios de escucha en el sector salud y la asistencia social.(AU)

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Introdução: A pandemia do coronavírus (Covid-19) impôs desafios adicionais aos profissionais da saúde (PS), potencializando o risco de sofrimento psíquico. Objetivo: Avaliar o perfil sociodemográfico e a saúde mental de uma amostra de PS do Brasil durante a pandemia do Covid-19. Métodos: Estudo transversal online realizado durante 1 mês, entre maio e junho de 2020. Sintomas depressivos foram avaliados pelo Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) e o nível de burnout pelo Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI). Resultados: 1054 PS foram incluídos, sendo 34,5% médicos, 19,1% técnicos de enfermagem, 14,2% enfermeiros e 11,9% psicólogos. Mais da metade da amostra total apresentou escores ≥ 50 no domínio de burnout pessoal (PB) da CBI, indicativo de alto nível de burnout, e escores no PHQ-9 sugestivos de depressão clinicamente significativa, sendo estes índices mais elevados entre os técnicos de enfermagem (68,2% com PB ≥ 50 e 68,7% com PHQ-9 ≥ 9) e os PS da linha de frente (61,3% com PB ≥ 50 e 58% com PHQ-9 ≥ 9). Os técnicos de enfermagem apresentaram escores PB (58,4 ± 20,9) e do domínio de burnout relacionado ao trabalho (WB = 51,0 ± 21,1) superiores aos dos médicos (PB= 48,2 ± 19,9 e WB= 44,2 ± 19,1) e dos psicólogos (PB= 44,2 ± 17,4 e WB= 41,2 ± 16,7) p < 0,001. Conclusão: Os elevados níveis de burnout e depressão, mais preocupantes entre os técnicos de enfermagem, corroboram a vulnerabilidade dos PS ao sofrimento emocional no contexto do atendimento à Covid-19, demonstrando a urgência de intervenções específicas.(AU)

Introduction: The coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) posed additional challenges to health care professionals (PS), increasing the risk of psychological distress. Objective: To evaluate the sociodemographic profile and mental health of a sample of PS in Brazil during the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: Cross-sectional online study conducted during 1 month, between May and June 2020. Depressive symptoms were assessed by the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) and the level of burnout by the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI). Results: 1054 PS were included, being 34.5% physicians, 19.1% nursing technicians, 14.2% nurses and 11.9% psychologists. More than half of the total sample had scores ≥ 50 in the the personal burnout (PB) domain of CBI, indicative of a high level of burnout, and PHQ-9 scores suggestive of clinically significant depression, these rates being higher among nursing technicians (68.2% with BP ≥ 50 and 68.7% with PHQ-9 ≥ 9) and frontline PS (61.3% with BP ≥ 50 and 58% with PHQ-9 ≥ 9). Nursing technicians had PB scores (58.4 ± 20.9) and work-related burnout domain scores (WB = 51.0 ± 21.1) higher than those of physicians (PB = 48.2 ± 19.9 and WB = 44.2 ± 19.1) and psychologists (PB = 44.2 ± 17.4 and WB = 41.2 ± 16.7) p <0.001. Conclusion: The high levels of burnout and depression, most worrying among nursing technicians, corroborate the vulnerability of the PS to emotional suffering in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. Specific interventions are urgent.(AU)

Introducción: La pandemia de coronavirus (Covid-19) planteó desafíos adicionales a los profesionales de la salud (PS), aumentando el riesgo de angustia psicológica. Objetivo: Evaluar el perfil sociodemográfico y la salud mental de una muestra de PS en Brasil durante la pandemia Covid-19. Métodos: Estudio transversal en línea realizado durante 1 mes, entre mayo y junio de 2020. Los síntomas depresivos fueron evaluados por el Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) y el nivel de burnout por el Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI). Resultados: Se incluyeron 1054 PS, siendo 34,5% médicos, 19,1% técnicos de enfermería, 14,2% enfermeras y 11,9% psicólogos. Más de la mitad de la muestra total tuvo puntajes ≥ 50 en el dominio de Burnout personal (PB) de CBI, indicativo de un alto nivel de Burnout, y puntajes PHQ-9 sugestivos de depresión clínicamente significativa, siendo estas tasas más altas entre los técnicos de enfermería (68,2% con PB ≥ 50 y 68,7% con PHQ-9 ≥ 9) y el PS de primera línea (61,3% con PB ≥ 50 y 58% con PHQ-9 ≥ 9). Los técnicos de enfermería tuvieron puntuaciones de PB (58,4 ± 20,9) y el dominio de burnout laboral (WB = 51,0 ± 21,1) superior al de los médicos (PB = 48,2 ± 19,9 y WB = 44,2 ± 19,1) y psicólogos (PB = 44,2 ± 17,4 y WB = 41,2 ± 16,7) p <0,001. Conclusión: Los altos niveles de burnout y depresión, que son más preocupantes entre los técnicos de enfermería, corroboran la vulnerabilidad del PS al sufrimiento emocional en el contexto de la atención al Covid-19, demostrando la urgencia de intervenciones específicas.(AU)

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Abstract Introduction The Personality Inventory for the DSM-5 - Brief Form (PID-5-BF) - is an instrument for assessment of the five pathological personality traits from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) alternative model of personality disorders. Objectives To determine the psychometric properties of the version of the PID-5-BF translated and adapted to Brazilian Portuguese. Methods The process of translating and cross-culturally adapting the text was carried out by independent translators and the resulting version was administered to 176 patients in two hospitals in Rio Grande do Sul. The internal structure was tested by means of confirmatory factor analysis. Evidence of reliability was tested by examining the internal consistency of the scales and their convergent and concurrent validity with other methods of psychopathology. Results The five factors were replicated in the present sample with adequate indicators of fit of the data to the model. Appropriate reliability coefficients for the scales and evidence of validity were observed, indicating the clinical usefulness of the PID-5-BF in the Brazilian context. Conclusion The psychometric properties of PID-5-BF proved satisfactory in an initial sample of Brazilians.

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INTRODUCTION: The Personality Inventory for the DSM-5 - Brief Form (PID-5-BF) - is an instrument for assessment of the five pathological personality traits from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) alternative model of personality disorders. OBJECTIVES: To determine the psychometric properties of the version of the PID-5-BF translated and adapted to Brazilian Portuguese. METHODS: The process of translating and cross-culturally adapting the text was carried out by independent translators and the resulting version was administered to 176 patients in two hospitals in Rio Grande do Sul. The internal structure was tested by means of confirmatory factor analysis. Evidence of reliability was tested by examining the internal consistency of the scales and their convergent and concurrent validity with other methods of psychopathology. RESULTS: The five factors were replicated in the present sample with adequate indicators of fit of the data to the model. Appropriate reliability coefficients for the scales and evidence of validity were observed, indicating the clinical usefulness of the PID-5-BF in the Brazilian context. CONCLUSION: The psychometric properties of PID-5-BF proved satisfactory in an initial sample of Brazilians.

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OBJECTIVE: To analyze associations between attempted suicide and childhood trauma. METHODS: A seven month comparative case-control study (28 subjects - patients with suicide attempt; 56 controls - patients without suicide attempt). The following instruments were used: Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), and Medical Outcomes Study (MOS). RESULTS: The group with suicide attempt had significantly higher scores for some variables: emotional abuse (p < 0.001), physical abuse (p < 0.001), emotional neglect (p < 0.001), and physical neglect (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that variables related to previous trauma may influence future suicide attempts. The adoption of preventive and therapeutic actions related to mistreatments during child development is a crucial factor in reduction of suicide risk.

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Abstract Objective To analyze associations between attempted suicide and childhood trauma. Methods A seven month comparative case-control study (28 subjects - patients with suicide attempt; 56 controls - patients without suicide attempt). The following instruments were used: Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), and Medical Outcomes Study (MOS). Results The group with suicide attempt had significantly higher scores for some variables: emotional abuse (p < 0.001), physical abuse (p < 0.001), emotional neglect (p < 0.001), and physical neglect (p < 0.001). Conclusions The results suggest that variables related to previous trauma may influence future suicide attempts. The adoption of preventive and therapeutic actions related to mistreatments during child development is a crucial factor in reduction of suicide risk.

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Abstract Objective To assess the association between brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels and acute stress disorder (ASD) in patients who have suffered physical trauma. Methods Data were collected at an emergency hospital in Porto Alegre, state of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. Participants were over 18 years of age, victims of physical trauma, and had been hospitalized for a minimum of 48 hours. A total of 117 hospitalized patients who agreed to participate in the research were grouped according to the shift in which blood was collected (38 subjects from the morning shift and 79 from the afternoon shift), had their BDNF levels measured and responded to other questionnaires. Respondents were further grouped by age into three ranges: 18-30, 31-50 and 51-70 years. Results We found a significant difference in the distribution of BDNF between the two shifts in which blood samples were collected, with the afternoon group having higher BDNF levels (U = 1906.5, p = 0.018). A difference was observed only between the 18-30 group and the 51-70 group in the afternoon shift (Umorning = 1107, pmorning = 0.575; Uafternoon = 7175, pafternoon = 0.028). Conclusions The population whose blood samples were collected in the afternoon showed significantly higher values of BDNF compared to those of the morning shift. This same population presented lower BDNF levels when associated with ASD subtypes A1, A2, and A. We hypothesize that the lower values of BDNF measured in the morning shift were due to a response to the circadian cycle of cortisol, whose action inhibits the expression of serum neurotrophins.

Resumo Objetivo Verificar a associação entre os níveis de fator neurotrófico derivado do cérebro (brain-derived neurotrophic factor [BDNF]) e transtorno de estresse agudo (TEA) em pacientes que sofreram trauma físico. Métodos Os dados foram coletados em um hospital de emergência de Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Os participantes eram maiores de 18 anos, vítimas de trauma físico e estavam hospitalizados por um período mínimo de 48 horas. Um total de 117 pacientes hospitalizados que concordaram em participar da pesquisa foram agrupados de acordo com o turno de realização da coleta de sangue (38 sujeitos no turno da manhã e 79 sujeitos no turno da tarde), tiveram seus níveis de BDNF medidos e responderam a outros questionários. Os entrevistados também foram agrupados por idade em três faixas etárias: 18-30, 31-50 e 51-70 anos. Resultados Encontramos uma diferença significativa na distribuição de BDNF entre os turnos, sendo que o grupo da tarde apresentou níveis maiores de BDNF (U = 1906,5, p = 0,018). Houve diferença entre o grupo de 18-30 anos e o de 51-70 anos no turno da tarde (Umanhã = 1107, pmanhã = 0,575; Utarde = 7175, ptarde = 0,028). Conclusões A população cuja coleta ocorreu à tarde apresentou valores significativamente maiores de BDNF em relação à coleta do turno da manhã. Esta mesma população apresentou menores níveis dessa neurotrofina quando associada com os subtipos A1, A2 e A de TEA. É possível hipotetizar que os menores valores de BDNF aferidos na coleta do turno da manhã se devam a uma resposta ao ciclo circadiano do cortisol, cuja ação inibe a expressão de neurotrofinas séricas.

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OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels and acute stress disorder (ASD) in patients who have suffered physical trauma. METHODS: Data were collected at an emergency hospital in Porto Alegre, state of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. Participants were over 18 years of age, victims of physical trauma, and had been hospitalized for a minimum of 48 hours. A total of 117 hospitalized patients who agreed to participate in the research were grouped according to the shift in which blood was collected (38 subjects from the morning shift and 79 from the afternoon shift), had their BDNF levels measured and responded to other questionnaires. Respondents were further grouped by age into three ranges: 18-30, 31-50 and 51-70 years. RESULTS: We found a significant difference in the distribution of BDNF between the two shifts in which blood samples were collected, with the afternoon group having higher BDNF levels (U = 1906.5, p = 0.018). A difference was observed only between the 18-30 group and the 51-70 group in the afternoon shift (Umorning = 1107, pmorning = 0.575; Uafternoon = 7175, pafternoon = 0.028). CONCLUSIONS: The population whose blood samples were collected in the afternoon showed significantly higher values of BDNF compared to those of the morning shift. This same population presented lower BDNF levels when associated with ASD subtypes A1, A2, and A. We hypothesize that the lower values of BDNF measured in the morning shift were due to a response to the circadian cycle of cortisol, whose action inhibits the expression of serum neurotrophins.

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Abstract Objective To explore and describe a profile of patients admitted to a psychiatric emergency facility, comparing patients with and without a recent suicide attempt in terms of their clinical characteristics and aggression. Methods This was an exploratory comparative study where patients were assessed using the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) and the Overt Aggression Scale (OAS). Participants with a suicide attempt in the last 24 hours (SA) were compared to participants with a prior history of suicide attempt but no recent attempt (PHSA). Results 63 individuals (SA: 26; PHSA: 37) were selected. Both groups had similar demographic and clinical characteristics. The most prevalent diagnoses were mood (57.1%) and personality (50.8%) disorders. The majority of patients in both groups had a history of aggression episodes. Physical aggression in the week prior to admission was more prevalent in the PHSA group (51.4 vs. 19.2%, p = 0.017). The PHSA group also presented higher activation scores (p = 0.025), while the SA group presented higher affect scores on BPRS dimensions (p = 0.002). Conclusion The majority of individuals with a history of suicide attempt also presented a history of aggression. Inpatients with recent suicide attempt were hospitalized mainly due to the risk of suicide, while those with no recent suicide attempt were hospitalized mainly due to the risk of hetero-aggression. These findings support the hypothesis of an aggressive profile in suicidal patients and may open up a path for future research.

Resumo Objetivo Explorar e descrever o perfil de pacientes internados em uma unidade de emergência psiquiátrica, comparando os pacientes com e sem tentativa recente de suicídio em termos de suas características clínicas e agressividade. Métodos Trata-se de um estudo exploratório comparativo, onde os pacientes foram avaliados por meio da Escala Breve de Avaliação Psiquiátrica (BPRS) e da Escala de Agressividade Declarada (OAS). Os participantes com tentativa de suicídio (TS) nas últimas 24 horas foram comparados com participantes com história prévia de tentativa de suicídio, mas sem tentativa recente (HPTS). Resultados Foram selecionados 63 indivíduos (TS: 26; HPTS: 37). Ambos os grupos tinham características demográficas e clínicas semelhantes. Os diagnósticos mais prevalentes foram transtornos de humor (57,1%) e de personalidade (50,8%). A maioria dos pacientes em ambos os grupos apresentava história de agressão. A agressão física na semana anterior à internação foi mais prevalente no grupo HPTS (51,4 vs. 19,2%, p = 0,017). O grupo HPTS também apresentou maior ativação (p = 0,025), enquanto o grupo TS apresentou maior afetividade nas dimensões da BPRS (p = 0,002). Conclusão A maioria dos indivíduos com história de tentativa de suicídio também apresentou história de agressão. Os pacientes internados com tentativa recente de suicídio foram hospitalizados principalmente devido ao risco de suicídio, enquanto aqueles sem tentativa recente de suicídio foram hospitalizados principalmente devido ao risco de heteroagressão. Esses achados apoiam a hipótese de um perfil agressivo em pacientes suicidas e podem abrir caminho para pesquisas futuras.

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OBJECTIVE: To explore and describe a profile of patients admitted to a psychiatric emergency facility, comparing patients with and without a recent suicide attempt in terms of their clinical characteristics and aggression. METHODS: This was an exploratory comparative study where patients were assessed using the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) and the Overt Aggression Scale (OAS). Participants with a suicide attempt in the last 24 hours (SA) were compared to participants with a prior history of suicide attempt but no recent attempt (PHSA). RESULTS: 63 individuals (SA: 26; PHSA: 37) were selected. Both groups had similar demographic and clinical characteristics. The most prevalent diagnoses were mood (57.1%) and personality (50.8%) disorders. The majority of patients in both groups had a history of aggression episodes. Physical aggression in the week prior to admission was more prevalent in the PHSA group (51.4 vs. 19.2%, p = 0.017). The PHSA group also presented higher activation scores (p = 0.025), while the SA group presented higher affect scores on BPRS dimensions (p = 0.002). CONCLUSION: The majority of individuals with a history of suicide attempt also presented a history of aggression. Inpatients with recent suicide attempt were hospitalized mainly due to the risk of suicide, while those with no recent suicide attempt were hospitalized mainly due to the risk of hetero-aggression. These findings support the hypothesis of an aggressive profile in suicidal patients and may open up a path for future research.

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O presente artigo descreve algumas considerações a respeito do processo de término em psicoterapia psicanalítica, encontradas na literatura. O objetivo é discorrer sobre aspectos e recomendações que caracterizam a fase final do tratamento, considerando que a mesma é percebida de forma singular pela dupla: terapeutapaciente. Alguns autores destacam a capacidade do ego do paciente, o alcance de objetivos determinados na terapia, a superação de ansiedades e inibições, entre outros, como indicadores para a conclusão do tratamento. Tais critérios e demais questionamentos serão descritos ao longo deste estudo, contemplando principalmente o fechamento integral do processo, observando brevemente alguns aspectos relacionados às interrupções. O fim da terapêutica desperta, tanto em quem se trata quanto nos profissionais, angústias primitivas que devem ser elaboradas por ambos, portanto, reconhecidas e trabalhadas ao máximo durante o tratamento.(Aut)

This article compiles some considerations about the end of the process in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, found in the literature. The objective is to discuss aspects and recommendations that characterize the final phase of the treatment considering that it is perceived in a unique way by each of the dual therapist / patient. Some authors emphasize the capacity of the ego, the achievement of determined goals, the overcoming of anxieties and inhibitions, among others, as indicators for the conclusion of this modality of psychological care. These criteria and other questions will be better described throughout this study, contemplating the complete closure, that is, without stopping the interruptions. The end of the therapy awakens, both in those who are treated and in the professionals, primitive anxieties that must be elaborated by both, therefore, recognized and worked to the maximum during the treatment.(aut)

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Introdução: Os Serviços de Emergência Psiquiátrica (SEPs) constituem um elemento fundamental na rede de atendimento em saúde mental, intervindo principalmente em situações de crise. Procurando levantar dados sobre a demanda pelo serviço de emergência, este artigo objetiva descrever as características dos atendimentos realizados em um SEP de referência para a região central do Rio Grande do Sul. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo transversal retrospectivo, com dados dos atendimentos do SEP do Hospital Universitário de Santa Maria (SEP/HUSM), de 2010 e 2011, utilizando o formulário de registro das consultas e dados do sistema de informática do hospital. Foram construídas tabelas de frequência e foi utilizado o Teste Qui-quadrado para comparações entre variáveis. Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 7853 atendimentos, sendo a maioria do sexo masculino (52%), na faixa etária de 25-44 anos (49,7%). Os diagnósticos mais comuns foram os transtornos de humor (39,6%), de uso de substâncias (28,8%) e de personalidade (26,1%). Homens consultam mais por transtornos de uso de substâncias (49,1%), transtornos de humor (27,4%) e de personalidade (14,2%), e mulheres, por transtornos de humor (52,8%), de personalidade (39,0%) ou transtornos neuróticos (14,4%). Os pacientes foram admitidos à sala de observação ou internados em 40,4% dos casos e encaminhados para CAPS ou UBS em 39,9% dos casos. Conclusão: Os pacientes que consultam no SEP/HUSM são adultos com diagnósticos de transtorno de humor, de uso de substâncias e de personalidade, na maioria dos atendimentos. Casos graves que necessitam de tratamento intensivo são atendidos em aproximadamente metade dos casos(AU)

Introduction: Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) are a key element in the mental health care network, intervening mainly in crisis situations. Searching for data on the demand for emergency services, this article aims to describe the characteristics of mental care provided in a reference PES in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted with PES consultations data at the School Hospital of Santa Maria (SEP/HUSM) from 2010 and 2011, using the consultation record forms and hospital information system data. Frequency tables were constructed and the chi-square test was used for comparisons between variables. Results: The sample consisted of 7,853 visits, mostly by male patients (52%) aged 25-44 years (49.7%). The most common diagnoses were mood disorders (39.6%), substance use disorder (28.8%) and personality disorder (26.1%). Men consulted more for substance use disorder (49.1%), mood disorders (27.4%) and personality disorders (14.2%), and women for mood disorders (52.8%), personality disorders (39.0%), or neurotic disorders (14.4%). Patients were admitted to the observation room or hospitalized in 40.4% of cases and forwarded to Psychosocial Attention Centers (CAPS) or Basic Health Units (UBS) in 39.9% of cases. Conclusion: The patients who consult the PES/HUSM are adults with diagnoses of mood, substance use, and personality disorders in most visits. Severe cases requiring intensive care are treated in about half the cases(AU)

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