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View article: Clozapine Augmentation with Antipsychotics among Patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders in the Ontario Forensic Psychiatry System
Clozapine Augmentation with Antipsychotics among Patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders in the Ontario Forensic Psychiatry System Open
Patients with severe symptoms and significant risk profiles were more likely to receive CAA. Capacity development and further research are needed to support an effective and safe clozapine therapy strategy.
View article: Psychopharmaco-psychosocial treatment for substance misuse among individuals in a Canadian forensic psychiatric program
Psychopharmaco-psychosocial treatment for substance misuse among individuals in a Canadian forensic psychiatric program Open
This study suggests SSMTP may increase the level of recognition and degree of steps taken toward substance use cessation and abstinence in forensic populations with concurrent disorders, albeit its effects may amplify within a psychopharma…
View article: Principles Underlying Mental Health Legislation
Principles Underlying Mental Health Legislation Open
A position paper developed by the Canadian Psychiatric Association 's Standing Committee on Professional Standards and Practice and approved by the Canadian Psychiatric Association's Board of Directors in June 2010. Introduction According …
View article: Virtual reality training programs in disaster preparedness: a systematic review
Virtual reality training programs in disaster preparedness: a systematic review Open
Background The demand for effective disaster preparedness training in hospitals is steadily increasing, as healthcare staff need to handle emergencies efficiently while providing patient care. However, conventional training methods like li…
View article: Embracing virtual reality in medical education
Embracing virtual reality in medical education Open
This article explores the integration of virtual reality (VR) in medical education, highlighting its transformative potential and benefits over traditional teaching methods. While VR enhances skills acquisition and patients interaction com…
View article: Self-harming behaviors among forensic psychiatric patients who committed violent offences: an exploratory study on the role of circumstances during the index offence and victim characteristics
Self-harming behaviors among forensic psychiatric patients who committed violent offences: an exploratory study on the role of circumstances during the index offence and victim characteristics Open
Background Self-harming behaviors are common among forensic patients with violent index offenses. While various factors, including feelings of shame and guilt, may influence self-harming behaviors, little is known about how the circumstanc…
View article: Leveraging Feature Transfer to Predict Medication Resistance and Secondary-Clinical Outcomes in Psychotic Disorders in Forensic Settings
Leveraging Feature Transfer to Predict Medication Resistance and Secondary-Clinical Outcomes in Psychotic Disorders in Forensic Settings Open
Medication resistance in psychotic disorders represents a critical challenge in forensic psychiatry, where up to 50% of patients show poor treatment response, leading to increased risk of relapse, violence, and rehospitalization. Feature T…
View article: An exploration of the determinants of risk formulation, care plan and disposition among older adults in the Ontario forensic psychiatry system: implication for practice
An exploration of the determinants of risk formulation, care plan and disposition among older adults in the Ontario forensic psychiatry system: implication for practice Open
Background Advances in medicine have led to an improvement in life expectancy, thus increasing the population of older individuals within the criminal justice system. This study investigates the determinants of risk formulation, care plan,…
View article: Dual harm among patients in the Ontario forensic mental health system
Dual harm among patients in the Ontario forensic mental health system Open
Background Dual harm involves the unfortunate experience of harm to self and others/objects. Safeguarding individuals in forensic psychiatric settings against all forms of harm to self and others is sacrosanct. While understanding dual har…
View article: Weapon use during the index offense: a study among forensic psychiatry patients in Ontario, Canada
Weapon use during the index offense: a study among forensic psychiatry patients in Ontario, Canada Open
Background Understanding the nature and circumstances around the use of weapons to perpetrate an offense among individuals with mental illness is crucial for evidence-informed policies and actions. However, little is known about the preval…
View article: Clinical and public safety risks associated with cannabis legalization and frequency of cannabis use among forensic mental health patients
Clinical and public safety risks associated with cannabis legalization and frequency of cannabis use among forensic mental health patients Open
Cannabis use among those with SMI is associated with adverse clinical outcomes. Results from this study suggest that the mental health burdens associated with cannabis use have risen in terms of delayed clinical recovery and progress throu…
View article: Characterizing the relationship between psychosis and violence in the forensic psychiatric population: a systematic review
Characterizing the relationship between psychosis and violence in the forensic psychiatric population: a systematic review Open
Objective The relationship between psychosis and violence is often construed focusing on a narrow panel of factors; however, recent evidence suggests violence might be linked to a complex interplay of biopsychosocial factors among forensic…
View article: The blueprint for advancing psychiatric education and scientific publications
The blueprint for advancing psychiatric education and scientific publications Open
Income inequality, wars, increasing numbers of refugees, pandemics and climate change are but a few of the many, compelling challenges that we are facing today. All people and all countries are affected, with the most vulnerable, especiall…
View article: Detection of contraband drugs in forensic-correctional mental health services using TeknoScan-a gas chromatography tool
Detection of contraband drugs in forensic-correctional mental health services using TeknoScan-a gas chromatography tool Open
Substance misuse is a major problem among individuals involved in forensic-correctional mental health services. Urine drug screening detects substance use and deters the entry of contraband into forensic-correctional units, albeit with lim…
View article: Editorial: Reviews in psychiatry 2022: forensic psychiatry
Editorial: Reviews in psychiatry 2022: forensic psychiatry Open
Citation: Chaimowitz GA (2024) Editorial: Reviews in psychiatry 2022: forensic psychiatry. Front. Psychiatry 15:1383848. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1383848
View article: Enhancing Pre-Treatment Motivation Improves Forensic Mental Health Outcomes
Enhancing Pre-Treatment Motivation Improves Forensic Mental Health Outcomes Open
Despite evidence that psychological treatments benefit from pre-treatment intervention, there remains no published research on the value of including a pre-treatment intervention in forensic mental health settings. The present study aimed …
View article: Stigma towards mental illness in Asian nations and low-and-middle-income countries, and comparison with high-income countries: A literature review and practice implications
Stigma towards mental illness in Asian nations and low-and-middle-income countries, and comparison with high-income countries: A literature review and practice implications Open
Background: Stigma related to mental illness (and its treatment) is prevalent worldwide. This stigma could be at the structural or organizational level, societal level (interpersonal stigma), and the individual level (internalized stigma).…