Domenico Berardi
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View article: Psychoeducation for Caregivers of Individuals With Borderline Personality Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Multiple Family Group Therapy
Psychoeducation for Caregivers of Individuals With Borderline Personality Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Multiple Family Group Therapy Open
Multiple family group (MFG) therapy is a psychoeducational intervention designed for caregivers of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). This study is the first to compare MFG therapy with treatment as usual (TAU). The ob…
View article: Pathways to care: Source of referral at first-episode psychosis, a cross-country comparison between Bologna and South London
Pathways to care: Source of referral at first-episode psychosis, a cross-country comparison between Bologna and South London Open
View article: The impact of schizophrenia genetic load and heavy cannabis use on the risk of psychotic disorder in the EU-GEI case-control and UK Biobank studies
The impact of schizophrenia genetic load and heavy cannabis use on the risk of psychotic disorder in the EU-GEI case-control and UK Biobank studies Open
Background The association between cannabis and psychosis is established, but the role of underlying genetics is unclear. We used data from the EU-GEI case-control study and UK Biobank to examine the independent and combined effect of heav…
View article: Corrigendum to “Cognitive performance at first episode of psychosis and the relationship with future treatment resistance: Evidence from an international prospective cohort study” [Schizophr. Res. volume 225 (May 2023) 173–181]
Corrigendum to “Cognitive performance at first episode of psychosis and the relationship with future treatment resistance: Evidence from an international prospective cohort study” [Schizophr. Res. volume 225 (May 2023) 173–181] Open
View article: The Role of Social Deprivation and Cannabis Use in Explaining Variation in the Incidence of Psychotic Disorders: Findings From the EU-GEI Study
The Role of Social Deprivation and Cannabis Use in Explaining Variation in the Incidence of Psychotic Disorders: Findings From the EU-GEI Study Open
Background and Hypothesis Recent findings suggest the incidence of first-episode psychotic disorders (FEP) varies according to setting-level deprivation and cannabis use, but these factors have not been investigated together. We hypothesiz…
View article: The contribution of cannabis use to the increased psychosis risk among minority ethnic groups in Europe
The contribution of cannabis use to the increased psychosis risk among minority ethnic groups in Europe Open
Background We examined whether cannabis use contributes to the increased risk of psychotic disorder for non-western minorities in Europe. Methods We used data from the EU-GEI study (collected at sites in Spain, Italy, France, the United Ki…
View article: An unusual case of corpse concealment driven by emotional distress
An unusual case of corpse concealment driven by emotional distress Open
View article: Comorbidity of Borderline Personality Disorder and Disordered Eating: A Difficult Challenge for Psychiatry?
Comorbidity of Borderline Personality Disorder and Disordered Eating: A Difficult Challenge for Psychiatry? Open
Background; Disordered eating is common in individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Both BPD and certain forms of disordered eating are known to be associated with poor impulse control. Our aim is to identify the clinical an…
View article: Differences in Patterns of Stimulant Use and Their Impact on First-Episode Psychosis Incidence: An Analysis of the EUGEI Study
Differences in Patterns of Stimulant Use and Their Impact on First-Episode Psychosis Incidence: An Analysis of the EUGEI Study Open
Background Use of illegal stimulants is associated with an increased risk of psychotic disorder. However, the impact of stimulant use on odds of first-episode psychosis (FEP) remains unclear. Here, we aimed to describe the patterns of stim…
View article: The relationship between genetic liability, childhood maltreatment, and IQ: findings from the EU-GEI multicentric case–control study
The relationship between genetic liability, childhood maltreatment, and IQ: findings from the EU-GEI multicentric case–control study Open
View article: Emotion dysregulation, impulsivity and anger rumination in borderline personality disorder: the role of amygdala and insula
Emotion dysregulation, impulsivity and anger rumination in borderline personality disorder: the role of amygdala and insula Open
View article: Cognitive performance at first episode of psychosis and the relationship with future treatment resistance: Evidence from an international prospective cohort study
Cognitive performance at first episode of psychosis and the relationship with future treatment resistance: Evidence from an international prospective cohort study Open
View article: Development and Validation of Predictive Model for a Diagnosis of First Episode Psychosis Using the Multinational EU-GEI Case–control Study and Modern Statistical Learning Methods
Development and Validation of Predictive Model for a Diagnosis of First Episode Psychosis Using the Multinational EU-GEI Case–control Study and Modern Statistical Learning Methods Open
Background and Hypothesis It is argued that availability of diagnostic models will facilitate a more rapid identification of individuals who are at a higher risk of first episode psychosis (FEP). Therefore, we developed, evaluated, and val…
View article: Cancer mortality in Common Mental Disorders: A 10-year retrospective cohort study
Cancer mortality in Common Mental Disorders: A 10-year retrospective cohort study Open
View article: Child maltreatment, migration and risk of first-episode psychosis: results from the multinational EU-GEI study
Child maltreatment, migration and risk of first-episode psychosis: results from the multinational EU-GEI study Open
Background Child maltreatment (CM) and migrant status are independently associated with psychosis. We examined prevalence of CM by migrant status and tested whether migrant status moderated the association between CM and first-episode psyc…
View article: Clinical predictors of antipsychotic treatment resistance: Development and internal validation of a prognostic prediction model by the STRATA-G consortium
Clinical predictors of antipsychotic treatment resistance: Development and internal validation of a prognostic prediction model by the STRATA-G consortium Open
View article: Facial Emotion Recognition in Psychosis and Associations With Polygenic Risk for Schizophrenia: Findings From the Multi-Center EU-GEI Case–Control Study
Facial Emotion Recognition in Psychosis and Associations With Polygenic Risk for Schizophrenia: Findings From the Multi-Center EU-GEI Case–Control Study Open
Background and Hypothesis Facial Emotion Recognition is a key domain of social cognition associated with psychotic disorders as a candidate intermediate phenotype. In this study, we set out to investigate global and specific facial emotion…
View article: Childhood Maltreatment, Educational Attainment, and IQ: Findings From a Multicentric Case-control Study of First-episode Psychosis (EU-GEI)
Childhood Maltreatment, Educational Attainment, and IQ: Findings From a Multicentric Case-control Study of First-episode Psychosis (EU-GEI) Open
Background and hypothesis Evidence suggests that childhood maltreatment (ie, childhood abuse and childhood neglect) affects educational attainment and cognition. However, the association between childhood maltreatment and Intelligence Quot…
View article: Synergistic effects of childhood adversity and polygenic risk in first-episode psychosis: the EU-GEI study
Synergistic effects of childhood adversity and polygenic risk in first-episode psychosis: the EU-GEI study Open
Background A history of childhood adversity is associated with psychotic disorder, with an increase in risk according to the number of exposures. However, it is not known why only some exposed individuals go on to develop psychosis. One po…
View article: Mortality from cancer in people with severe mental disorders in Emilia Romagna Region, Italy
Mortality from cancer in people with severe mental disorders in Emilia Romagna Region, Italy Open
Objective To examine cancer‐related mortality in patients with severe mental disorders (SMI) in the Emilia Romagna (ER) Region, Northern Italy, during the period 2008–2017 and compare it with the regional population. Methods We used the ER…
View article: The continuity of effect of schizophrenia polygenic risk score and patterns of cannabis use on transdiagnostic symptom dimensions at first-episode psychosis: findings from the EU-GEI study
The continuity of effect of schizophrenia polygenic risk score and patterns of cannabis use on transdiagnostic symptom dimensions at first-episode psychosis: findings from the EU-GEI study Open
View article: Suicidality in patients with obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCRDs): A meta-analysis
Suicidality in patients with obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCRDs): A meta-analysis Open
View article: Duration of Untreated Psychosis in First-Episode Psychosis is not Associated With Common Genetic Variants for Major Psychiatric Conditions: Results From the Multi-Center EU-GEI Study
Duration of Untreated Psychosis in First-Episode Psychosis is not Associated With Common Genetic Variants for Major Psychiatric Conditions: Results From the Multi-Center EU-GEI Study Open
Duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) is associated with clinical outcomes in people with a diagnosis of first-episode psychosis (FEP), but factors associated with length of DUP are still poorly understood. Aiming to obtain insights into t…
View article: Migration history, first episode psychosis and child abuse: Results from the EU-GEI study
Migration history, first episode psychosis and child abuse: Results from the EU-GEI study Open
Introduction Child abuse is associated with a wide range of mental disease including psychotic disorders. Few studies have investigated the role of child abuse in contributing to increase the risk of psychosis in migrant population. Object…
View article: Feasibility and effectiveness of interpersonal psychotherapy interventions in a collaborative stepped care model between primary care and mental health services
Feasibility and effectiveness of interpersonal psychotherapy interventions in a collaborative stepped care model between primary care and mental health services Open
Introduction The NICE guidelines recommend for mild major depression a range of low-intensity psychosocial intervention of proven effectiveness, as Interpersonal Counselling, and a stepped-care approach. Objectives To assess feasibility an…
View article: First-episode Psychosis and Migration in Italy: Results from a Study in the Italian Mental Health Services (Pep-Ita Study)
First-episode Psychosis and Migration in Italy: Results from a Study in the Italian Mental Health Services (Pep-Ita Study) Open
Background : Migrants present high rates of psychosis. A better understanding of this phenomenon is needed. Methods : We conducted a multicentre First-Episode Psychosis (FEP) prospective study over two years (January 2012–December 2013) to…
View article: Perceived major experiences of discrimination, ethnic group, and risk of psychosis in a six-country case−control study
Perceived major experiences of discrimination, ethnic group, and risk of psychosis in a six-country case−control study Open
Background Perceived discrimination is associated with worse mental health. Few studies have assessed whether perceived discrimination (i) is associated with the risk of psychotic disorders and (ii) contributes to an increased risk among m…
View article: Migration history and risk of psychosis: results from the multinational EU-GEI study
Migration history and risk of psychosis: results from the multinational EU-GEI study Open
Background Psychosis rates are higher among some migrant groups. We hypothesized that psychosis in migrants is associated with cumulative social disadvantage during different phases of migration. Methods We used data from the EUropean Netw…
View article: Mental Health Disorders and Summer Temperature-Related Mortality: A Case Crossover Study
Mental Health Disorders and Summer Temperature-Related Mortality: A Case Crossover Study Open
Identifying the most vulnerable subjects is crucial for the effectiveness of health interventions aimed at limiting the adverse consequences of high temperatures. We conducted a case crossover study aimed at assessing whether suffering fro…
View article: Levels and Factors Associated with Resilience in Italian Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Web-Based Survey
Levels and Factors Associated with Resilience in Italian Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Web-Based Survey Open
Background: Resilience is defined as the capacity to cope successfully with change or adversity. The aims of our study were to investigate levels of resilience in Italian healthcare professionals (HCPs) during the Coronavirus disease 2019 …