Psychiat Danub
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When looking back in the history of psychiatry, the concept of reactivity had very variable impact on ethiological considerations. If classification of mental disorders is taken as a proxy, it seems that this impact is presently at the lowest that it has been in the last hundred years. ⋯ He pleads for a rethinking of the current position as stated in ICD-10. Reintroduction of a certain degree of the reactivity concept into the classification seems to be required.
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In this editorial we will first use the findings of epidemiological research to show that the closer we get to brain dysfunction, the higher is the suicide risk (Where?). Secondly, a distinction will be made between the proximate and ultimate causation of suicide behaviour as a biological phenomenon (Why?). Using the evolutionary psychiatry approach, the ultimate causation of suicide could answer the question why does suicidal behaviour exist at all? Third, we will review the most attractive recent molecular genetic findings in the field of suicidology genetics (How?). These three perspectives will in turn lead us to summarise where, why and how suicide risk is generated?
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Comparative Study
Metabolic syndrome and depression in war veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and metabolic syndromes are growing public health problems in post-war countries. Understanding the co-morbidity among PTSD, depression and metabolic syndrome has an important clinical and theoretical issue. ⋯ PTSD is frequently comorbid with depression, and when the two disorders co-occur, the risk for metabolic syndrome is increased. Treatment of war veterans with PTSD should address co-morbid depression and metabolic syndrome as well as the clinical features of PTSD.