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Psychiatric Services

Volume 50, Issue 6

June 1999

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June 1999

Combating Stigma by Providing Treatment

H. Richard Lamb, M.D., professor ofpsychiatry, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles

Page:729
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.729

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June 1999

Economic Grand Rounds: Estimating Net Effects and Costs of Service Options for Persons With Serious Mental Illness

Joseph B. Landis, Ph.D.

Pages:735–738
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.735

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June 1999

Emergency Psychiatry: Emergency Intervention for Acute Traumatic Stress

Janet E. Osterman, M.D., and
Claude M. Chemtob, Ph.D.

Pages:739–740
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.739

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June 1999

Personal Accounts: The Importance of Psychotherapy in Remission and Relapse

Patricia J. Ruocchio

Pages:745–749
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.745

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Departments

June 1999

Web Sites Worth Watching

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In collaboration with the staff of the APA library, Psychiatric Services offers a monthly listing of mental-health-related Web sites and other sites of interest. The list will change monthly as new sites are identified, existing sites add new features, ...

Column

June 1999

Practical Geriatrics: Immune Function, Mood, and Perceived Burden Among Caregivers Participating in a Psychoeducational Intervention

Stacy Schantz Wilkins, Ph.D.,
Steven Castle, M.D.,
Elizabeth Heck, M.S.W.,
Karen Tanzy, Ph.D., and
John Fahey, M.D.

Pages:747–749
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.747

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June 1999

Datapoints: Satisfaction With Managed Care Among Persons With Bipolar Disorder

Sarah H. Scholle, Dr.P.H.,
Pamela B. Peele, Ph.D.,
Kelly J. Kelleher, M.D., M.P.H.,
Ellen Frank, Ph.D., and
David Kupfer, M.D.

Page:751
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.751

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Article

June 1999

A Confusion of Tongues: Competence, Insanity, Psychiatry, and the Law

Thomas G. Gutheil, M.D.

Pages:767–773
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.767

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Psychiatrists share with the public some confusion and uncertainty about two highly visible forensic psychiatric examinations: competence to stand trial and criminal responsibility (insanity). The author reviews the content and context of these ...

June 1999

Mental Health Issues for Asian Americans

Keh-Ming Lin, M.D., M.P.H., and
Freda Cheung, Ph.D.

Pages:774–780
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.774

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One of fastest-growing population groups in recent decades, Asian Americans represent a vastly diversified and rich mixture of cultures, languages, beliefs, and practices, many of which differ widely from those of European Americans. As immigrants, Asian ...

June 1999

Case Managers' and Clients' Perspectives on a Representative Payee Program

Lisa Dixon, M.D., M.P.H.,
Joseph Turner, M.A.,
Nancy Krauss, M.S.W.,
Jack Scott, Sc.D., and
Scot McNary, M.A.

Pages:781–786
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.781

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OBJECTIVE: Clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses often require a representative payee to help manage benefit funds. This study compared the perceptions of clients and clinical case managers about the benefits of and problems with the ...

June 1999

Psychopathy and Violent Behavior Among Patients With Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder

Karen A. Nolan, Ph.D.,
Jan Volavka, M.D., Ph.D.,
Pavel Mohr, M.D., and
Pál Czobor, Ph.D.

Pages:787–792
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.787

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OBJECTIVE: Although a strong association between violence and psychopathy has been demonstrated in nonpsychotic forensic populations, the relationship between psychopathy and violence among patients with schizophrenia has not been thoroughly explored. ...

June 1999

Development of a Consumer Survey for Behavioral Health Services

Susan V. Eisen, Ph.D.,
James A. Shaul, M.H.A.,
Brian Clarridge, Ph.D.,
Deborah Nelson, Ph.D.,
James Spink, M.P.A., and
Paul D. Cleary, Ph.D.

Pages:793–798
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.793

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A consumer survey was designed to assess the quality of mental health and substance abuse services and evaluate insurance plans that provide such services. This paper describes the development of the Consumer Assessment of Behavioral Health Services ...

June 1999

Relationship Between Maternal Church Attendance and Adolescent Mental Health and Social Functioning

Stuart R. Varon, M.D., and
Anne W. Riley, Ph.D.

Pages:799–805
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.799

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OBJECTIVE: This study compared maternal attendance at religious services with standard demographic characteristics such as race, type of religion, and mother's education in terms of their relative association with the behavioral and social functioning of ...

June 1999

Symptoms Predicting Inpatient Service Use Among Patients With Bipolar Affective Disorder

Deborah A. Perlick, Ph.D.,
Robert A. Rosenheck, M.D.,
John F. Clarkin, Ph.D.,
JoAnne Sirey, Ph.D., and
Patrick Raue, Ph.D.

Pages:806–812
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.806

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OBJECTIVE: Symptoms that were risk factors for hospital readmission among psychiatric inpatients diagnosed as having bipolar affective disorder were evaluated. METHODS: Subjects were 100 persons consecutively admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit at a ...

June 1999

Predicting Outcome of Inpatient Detoxification of Substance Abusers

Ingmar H. A. Franken, M.Sc., and
Vincent M. Hendriks, Ph.D.

Pages:813–817
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.813

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OBJECTIVE: Variables that have been identified as predictors of outcome of substance abuse treatment— coping style, addiction severity and addiction-related problems, psychopathology, and treatment motivation— were examined as predictors of outcome of ...

June 1999

Fidelity to Assertive Community Treatment and Client Outcomes in the New Hampshire Dual Disorders Study

Gregory J. McHugo, Ph.D.,
Robert E. Drake, M.D., Ph.D.,
Gregory B. Teague, Ph.D., and
Haiyi Xie, Ph.D.

Pages:818–824
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.818

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OBJECTIVE: The study examined the association between fidelity of programs to the assertive community treatment model and client outcomes in dual disorders programs. METHODS: Assertive community treatment programs in the New Hampshire dual disorders study ...

Brief Report

June 1999

A Survey of Hospital Practices Related to Pelvic and Rectal Examinations of Psychiatric Inpatients

Roy V. Varner, M.D., and
Leo E. Hollister, M.D.

Pages:825–827
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.825

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Fifty-three inpatient units in Texas and Massachusetts—15 freestanding psychiatric hospitals and 38 units of general hospitals—responded to a survey to determine current practice in conducting pelvic and rectal examinations of psychiatric patients. Pelvic ...

June 1999

Health and Self-Care Practices of Persons With Schizophrenia

Sharon K. Holmberg, Ph.D., R.N., and
Catherine Kane, Ph.D., R.N.

Pages:827–829
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.827

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Data on the self-care and health-related practices and health status of 22 outpatients with schizophrenia were collected from interviews using a series of health survey instruments and a review of patient records. The patients practiced fewer health-...

June 1999

Crowding and Aggression on Inpatient Psychiatric Wards

Henk L. I. Nijman, M.Sc., and
Gust Rector, M.Sc.

Pages:830–831
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.830

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The association between crowding and aggressive behavior among psychiatric inpatients was investigated. Aggressive incidents were documented on two closed psychiatric wards between February 1 and December 15, 1996. A modest correlation between number of ...

Open Forum

June 1999

A Tentative Model of Aggression on Inpatient Psychiatric Wards

Henk L. I. Nijman, M.Sc.,
Joost M. L. G. á Campo, M.D.,
Dick P. Ravelli, M.D., and
Harald L. G. J. Merckelbach, Ph.D.

Pages:832–834
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.832

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Violence in psychiatric hospitals threatens the safety and well-being of patients and staff members. The determinants and correlates of inpatient aggression are not well understood. The authors present an explanatory model of aggressive behavior that ...

Letter

June 1999

A Misleading Review?

Elizabeth Kandel Englander, Ph.D.

Page:835
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.835

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A Misleading Review

Harold Carmel, M.D.

Pages:835a–835
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.835a

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June 1999

A Mischaracterization

Howard V. Zonana, M.D.

Pages:835b–835
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.835b

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A Mischaracterization

Linda S. Grossman, Ph.D., and
Christopher G. Fichtner, M.D.

Page:836
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.836

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June 1999

Olanzapine and NMS

Catherine Hickey, M.D.,
Christopher Stewart, M.D., and
Steven Lippmann, M.D.

Pages:836a–837
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.836a

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June 1999

Pimozide in the Treatment of Litigious Delusions

Ramesh Konakanchi, D.O.,
Jeffery J. Grace, M.D.,
Dedenia Yap, M.D.,
Laurence Guttmacher, M.D., and
Renèe Szarowicz, R.N., M.S.

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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.837

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Book Review

June 1999

City of One: A Memoir

Jeffrey L. Geller, M.D., M.P.H.

Pages:838–839
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.838

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June 1999

Serious Mental Illness and the Family: The Practitioner's Guide

Jay Neugeboren

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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.839

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June 1999

Helping Someone With Mental Illness: A Compassionate Guide for Family, Friends, and Caregivers

Lisa Dixon, M.D., M.P.H.

Page:840
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.840

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June 1999

Mental Health Outcome Evaluation

Mark S. Salzer, Ph.D.

Pages:840a–841
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.840a

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June 1999

Psychopathology and Violent Crime

Harold Carmel, M.D.

Page:841
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.841

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June 1999

Looking Into the Eyes of a Killer: A Psychiatrist's Journey Through the Murderer's World

William J. Warnken, Psy.D.

Pages:841a–842
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.841a

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June 1999

Profiles in Murder: An FBI Legend Dissects Killers and Their Crimes

Kenneth E. Fletcher, Ph.D.

Page:842
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.842

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June 1999

Harm Reduction: Pragmatic Strategies for Managing High-Risk Behaviors

David Greenleaf, Ph.D.

Page:843
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.843

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June 1999

Handbook of Psychosomatic Medicine

Don R. Lipsitt, M.D.

Pages:843a–844
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.843a

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June 1999

Extending EMDR: A Casebook of Innovative Applications

Donnah Nickerson-Réti, M.D.

Pages:844–845
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.844

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June 1999

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Theory, Research, and Treatment

Bruce Hershfield, M.D.

Page:845
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.845

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News & Notes

June 1999

Pages:847–849
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https://doi.org/10.1176/ps.50.6.847

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