Psychiatry Investigation

Review Article

June 24, 2024

A Review of Current Digital Mental Health Care Applications for Anxiety Symptoms and Future Prospects

Hyerim Kwon, In Young Choi, Dai-Jin Kim, Jae Hyun Yoo

Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):551-560.

Objective Since the impact of the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic, the need for efficiency in medical services has become more urgent than ever. The digital treatment market is rapidly growing worldwide...

Original Article

June 24, 2024

The Clinical Characteristics and Manifestation of Anxious Depression Among Patients With Major Depressive Disorders-Results From a Taiwan Multicenter Study

Huang-Li Lin, Wei-Yang Lee, Chun-Hao Liu, Wei-Yu Chiang, Ya-Ting Hsu, Chin-Fu Hsiao, Hsiao-Hui Tsou, Chia-Yih Liu

Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):561-572.

Objective Anxious depression is a prevalent characteristic observed in Asian psychiatric patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD). This study aims to investigate the prevalence and clinical presentation of anxious...

Original Article

June 24, 2024

Validation of Shortened Forms of Metacognition Questionnaire-Insomnia and Its Feasibility in the Discrepancy-Cognitive Arousal Model of Insomnia Among Patients With Cancer

Jana Sleiman, Oli Ahmed, Seockhoon Chung

Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):573-582.

Objective We aimed to explore the reliability and validity of the two shortened versions of the Metacognition Questionnaire-Insomnia (Metacognition Questionnaire-Insomnia-6 items [MCQI-6], Metacognition Questionnaire-Insomnia-14 items [MCQI-14]) among patients with cancer...

Original Article

June 24, 2024

Subjective Cognitive Decline in Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Objectively Normal Cognition: Mediation by Depression and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

Areum Kim, Sang Hui Chu, Sarah Soyeon Oh, Eun Lee, JiYeon Choi, Woo Jung Kim

Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):583-589.

Objective Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) refers to self-reported memory loss despite normal cognitive function and is considered a preclinical stage of Alzheimer’s disease. This study aimed to examine the mediating...

Original Article

June 24, 2024

Role of Stigma in Moderating the Effects of Loneliness on Mental Health Problems Among Patients With COVID-19 in South Korea

Donghui Park, Subin Park

Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):590-600.

Objective This study examined the factors affecting depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation among patients with coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) during the early phase of COVID-19 in South Korea and investigated the...

Original Article

June 24, 2024

Distinguishing Affective Temperament Profiles in Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder Through the Short Version of TEMPS-A: Cross-Sectional Study Using Latent Profile Analysis

Ha Lim Jang, Chanhui Lee, Hyeona Yu, Daseul Lee, Hyuk Joon Lee, Tae Hyon Ha, Hyo Shin Kang, Woojae Myung, Jungkyu Park

Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):601-609.

Objective This study aimed to elucidate the distinct response patterns exhibited by patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder (BD) and those with major depressive disorder (MDD) through the application of the...

Original Article

June 24, 2024

The Relationship Between Fast Food Consumption and Daily Lifestyle Changes During School Closures Following the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Adolescents in Korea

Ju-Yeon Lee, Shinhyun Moon, Seo-Hyun Cho, Honey Kim, Hee-Ju Kang, Seon-Young Kim, Seunghyong Ryu, Jae-Min Kim, Il-Seon Shin, Sung-Wan Kim

Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):610-617.

Objective Increased fast food consumption can have adverse effects on health and well-being among adolescents, posing a significant public health concern. The school closures due to the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19)...

Original Article

June 24, 2024

Establishment of a Mitochondrial Metabolism-Related Diagnostic Model in Schizophrenia Based on LASSO Algorithm

Yinfang Liu, Han Lin, Meicen Liu, Liping Lin, Yaohui Wen

Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):618-628.

Objective Schizophrenia is a common mental disorder, and mitochondrial function represents a potential therapeutic target for psychiatric diseases. The role of mitochondrial metabolism-related genes (MRGs) in the diagnosis of schizophrenia...

Original Article

June 24, 2024

Characteristics of Patients With Intractable Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder With High/Low Responsiveness to Gamma Knife Surgery

Moonyoung Jang, Minah Kim, Sunghyun Park, Ho Sung Myung, Sun Ha Paek, Jun Soo Kwon

Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):629-636.

Objective Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric condition that causes significant distress and social costs and often follows a chronic course with frequent relapses. Approximately 20% of patients do not...

Original Article

June 24, 2024

Psychological Characteristics and Quality of Life of Patients With Functional Dyspepsia

Su-Woo Lee, Chan-Mo Yang, Han-Seung Ryu, Suck-Chei Choi, Sang-Yeol Lee, Seung-Ho Jang

Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):637-645.

Objective The objective of this study is to compare the psychosocial characteristics of functional dyspepsia (FD) with its subgroups, epigastric pain syndrome (EPS) and postprandial distress syndrome (PDS), against a...

Original Article

June 24, 2024

Psychosocial Factors Associated With Thoughts Regarding Life-Sustaining Treatment for Oneself and Family Members

Jeewon Lee, Shin-Gyeom Kim, Soyoung Irene Lee, HyunChul Youn

Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):646-654.

Objective This study aims to investigate the thoughts of the general population regarding life-sustaining treatment for both oneself and family members and to assess the factors associated with those thoughts. Methods...

Original Article

June 24, 2024

Reliability and Validity of a Tablet-Based Neuropsychological Test (the Hellocog) for Screening Dementia

Daniel Hahnsam Seok, Hee Won Yang, Ji Won Han, Jin Hwan Lim, Seon Hyeok Kim, Eun Young Kim, Ki Woong Kim

Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):655-663.

Objective To address the gap in timely diagnosis of dementia due to limited screening tools, we investigated the validity and reliability of the Hellocog, computerized neuropsychological test based on tablets...

Original Article

June 24, 2024

Constructing the KOR152 Korean Young Adult Brain Atlas Utilizing the State-of-the-Art Method for the Age-Specific Population

Harin Oh, Jongrak Kim, Sunghyun Park, Moonyoung Jang, Minah Kim, Jun Soo Kwon

Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):664-671.

Objective Spatial normalization is an essential process for comparative analyses that heavily depends on the standard brain template used. Brain morphological differences are observed in different populations due to genetic...

Original Article

June 24, 2024

The Complexity of Borderline Personality Disorder: Network Analysis of Personality Factors and Defense Styles in the Context of Borderline Personality Organization

Seokho Yun, So-Hye Jo, Hye-Jin Jeon, Hye-Geum Kim, Eun-Jin Cheon, Bon-Hoon Koo

Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):672-679.

Objective Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is known to share characteristics with a variety of personality disorders (PDs) and exhibits diverse patterns of defense mechanisms. To enhance our understanding of BPD,...

A Review of Current Digital Mental Health Care Applications for Anxiety Symptoms and Future Prospects Hyerim Kwon, In Young Choi, Dai-Jin Kim, Jae Hyun Yoo Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):551-560. Review Article June 24, 2024 PDF	The Clinical Characteristics and Manifestation of Anxious Depression Among Patients With Major Depressive Disorders-Results From a Taiwan Multicenter Study Huang-Li Lin, Wei-Yang Lee, Chun-Hao Liu, Wei-Yu Chiang, Ya-Ting Hsu, Chin-Fu Hsiao, Hsiao-Hui Tsou, Chia-Yih Liu Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):561-572. Original Article June 24, 2024 PDF
Validation of Shortened Forms of Metacognition Questionnaire-Insomnia and Its Feasibility in the Discrepancy-Cognitive Arousal Model of Insomnia Among Patients With Cancer Jana Sleiman, Oli Ahmed, Seockhoon Chung Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):573-582. Original Article June 24, 2024 PDF	Subjective Cognitive Decline in Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Objectively Normal Cognition: Mediation by Depression and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Areum Kim, Sang Hui Chu, Sarah Soyeon Oh, Eun Lee, JiYeon Choi, Woo Jung Kim Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):583-589. Original Article June 24, 2024 PDF
Role of Stigma in Moderating the Effects of Loneliness on Mental Health Problems Among Patients With COVID-19 in South Korea Donghui Park, Subin Park Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):590-600. Original Article June 24, 2024 PDF	Distinguishing Affective Temperament Profiles in Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder Through the Short Version of TEMPS-A: Cross-Sectional Study Using Latent Profile Analysis Ha Lim Jang, Chanhui Lee, Hyeona Yu, Daseul Lee, Hyuk Joon Lee, Tae Hyon Ha, Hyo Shin Kang, Woojae Myung, Jungkyu Park Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):601-609. Original Article June 24, 2024 PDF
The Relationship Between Fast Food Consumption and Daily Lifestyle Changes During School Closures Following the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Adolescents in Korea Ju-Yeon Lee, Shinhyun Moon, Seo-Hyun Cho, Honey Kim, Hee-Ju Kang, Seon-Young Kim, Seunghyong Ryu, Jae-Min Kim, Il-Seon Shin, Sung-Wan Kim Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):610-617. Original Article June 24, 2024 PDF	Establishment of a Mitochondrial Metabolism-Related Diagnostic Model in Schizophrenia Based on LASSO Algorithm Yinfang Liu, Han Lin, Meicen Liu, Liping Lin, Yaohui Wen Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):618-628. Original Article June 24, 2024 PDF
Characteristics of Patients With Intractable Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder With High/Low Responsiveness to Gamma Knife Surgery Moonyoung Jang, Minah Kim, Sunghyun Park, Ho Sung Myung, Sun Ha Paek, Jun Soo Kwon Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):629-636. Original Article June 24, 2024 PDF	Psychological Characteristics and Quality of Life of Patients With Functional Dyspepsia Su-Woo Lee, Chan-Mo Yang, Han-Seung Ryu, Suck-Chei Choi, Sang-Yeol Lee, Seung-Ho Jang Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):637-645. Original Article June 24, 2024 PDF
Psychosocial Factors Associated With Thoughts Regarding Life-Sustaining Treatment for Oneself and Family Members Jeewon Lee, Shin-Gyeom Kim, Soyoung Irene Lee, HyunChul Youn Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):646-654. Original Article June 24, 2024 PDF	Reliability and Validity of a Tablet-Based Neuropsychological Test (the Hellocog) for Screening Dementia Daniel Hahnsam Seok, Hee Won Yang, Ji Won Han, Jin Hwan Lim, Seon Hyeok Kim, Eun Young Kim, Ki Woong Kim Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):655-663. Original Article June 24, 2024 PDF
Constructing the KOR152 Korean Young Adult Brain Atlas Utilizing the State-of-the-Art Method for the Age-Specific Population Harin Oh, Jongrak Kim, Sunghyun Park, Moonyoung Jang, Minah Kim, Jun Soo Kwon Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):664-671. Original Article June 24, 2024 PDF	The Complexity of Borderline Personality Disorder: Network Analysis of Personality Factors and Defense Styles in the Context of Borderline Personality Organization Seokho Yun, So-Hye Jo, Hye-Jin Jeon, Hye-Geum Kim, Eun-Jin Cheon, Bon-Hoon Koo Psychiatry Investig. 2024;21(6):672-679. Original Article June 24, 2024 PDF