Search for dissertations about: "Jussi Jokinen"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Jussi Jokinen.

  2. 1. Clinical studies of biomarkers in suicide prediction

    Author : Jussi Jokinen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Suicide; suicide attempt; HPA axis; dexamethasone suppression test DST ; serum cortisol; Receiver Operating Characteristic ROC ; serotonin; CSF 5-HIAA; depression; prediction; suicide intent; hopelessness;

    Abstract : Suicide is a major clinical problem in psychiatry and suicidal behaviours can be seen as a nosological entity per se. Predicting suicide is difficult due to its low base-rate and the limited specificity of clinical predictors. READ MORE

  4. 2. Neuroendocrine studies in patients with affective disorders

    Author : Marie Bendix; Jussi Jokinen; Marie Bixo; Viktor Kaldo; Maria Petersson; Anna-Carin Wihlbäck; Wieslaw J. Cubala; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Affective disorder; Suicide attempt; Postpartum depression; Postpartum psychosis; Personality traits; Violence; Oxytocin; Insulin; Glucagon; Allopregnanolone; Progesterone; Estradiol;

    Abstract : Background: Affective disorders are common and a major cause for increased disability and mortality worldwide. Exogenous stressors and biological variables, including neuroendocrine factors, are assumed to contribute to an increased vulnerability to mood dysregulation. READ MORE

  5. 3. Investigating mental health disorders in relation to job and living related factors

    Author : Salahuddin Mohammad; Jessica Mwinyi; Helgi B. Schiöth; Katarina Laurell; Kent W. Nilsson; Jussi Jokinen; Gustaf Gredebäck; Kristiina Tammimies; Giorgia Bussu; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Mental health; job satisfaction; job tenure; Autism spectrum disorder; well-being; genetic risk score; Psychiatry; Psykiatri; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science; Medicinsk genetik; Medical Genetics; Occupational and Environmental Medicine; Arbets- och miljömedicin;

    Abstract : Job satisfaction plays an important role for life quality and health of working individuals. While studies have shown that self-reported mental health conditions such as stress, anxiety and depression are associated with job satisfaction, a large population-based study exploring and comparing self-reported physician posed diagnosed conditions and their association with job satisfaction and job tenure is missing. READ MORE

  6. 4. Distal risk factors, interpersonal functioning & family skills training in attempted suicide

    Author : Mia Rajalin; Jussi Jokinen; Tatja Hirvikoski; Ellinor Salander Renberg; Charlotta Sunnqvist; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; suicide; suicide attempt; family history of suicide; early life adversity; DBT skills training; Psychiatry; psykiatri;

    Abstract : Background Suicidal behavior is an important global health problem affecting also significant others. Both genetic and environmental influences play an important role in the development of suicidal behavior. There is a need of interventions for family and friends after a suicide attempt. READ MORE

  7. 5. Compulsive sexual behavior disorder: clinical characteristics and treatment with Naltrexone

    Author : Josephine Savard; Jussi Jokinen; Katarina Görts Öberg; Cecilia Dhejne; Andreas Chatzittofis; Soili Lehto; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; compulsive sexual behavior disorder; Naltrexone; Fluoxetine; hypersexual disorder; sexual addiction; interpersonal violence; suicidal behavior; impulsivity; treatment; psykiatri; Psychiatry;

    Abstract : Background: Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) is characterized by sexual preoccupation and loss of control of sexual behaviors causing distress, negative consequences, and impairment. Despite its high prevalence, the condition is understudied in terms of background factors and treatment. READ MORE