Outreach as intervention: The evolution of outreach and preventive programming on college campuses.

It is widely acknowledged that demand for clinical services at university and college counseling centers (CCs) has increased over the last several years. CCs have had to adapt service delivery methods to meet the demand for services. One of the more recent developments in CCs lies in providing primary (preventive) interventions to the campus at-large through outreach and preventive programming. These interventions are aimed toward reducing demand as opposed to promoting services and gathering potential clients. This article describes changes in outreach delivery in 3 ways. First, descriptions of some of the more prevalent and proactive outreach activities are given. Brief explanations concerning the increased emphasis on social justice, large-scale events, campus partnerships, liaison programs, satellite offices-embedded models, uses of electronic and technological advances, postvention and community response, and topic-specific programming are given. Second, the changing administrative functions of those in charge of outreach at individual CCs is described. Last, a description of the establishment and ongoing need for a national organization for outreach administrators and professionals is outlined. Recent survey data completed by outreach professionals are also discussed, as are future directions and implications for how CCs quantify training and direct service activities. (PsycINFO Database Record

Takayasu's arteritis: followed the effects of therapeutic pharmacology by carotid ultrasonography.

INTRODUCTION: The carotid ultrasonography could be used to assess the effects of therapeutic pharmacology in the Takayasu's arteritis (TA). CASE PRESENTATION: 21-year-old female with a pulsatile headache and high blood pressure. There were difference in the blood pressure between arms and a bruit over the carotid and subclavian region. The CT angiography demonstrated arterial wall thickening of nearly the whole aorta and its branches. We diagnosed the patient as having AT. The immunosuppressive therapy was started. The thickening of the left common carotid artery decreased from 2.5 to 1.5 mm. DISCUSSION: TA is a large vessel vasculitis characterized by adventitial thickening, cellular infiltration of the tunica media, and intimal hyperplasia leading to marked vessel wall thickening, Ultrasonography is a noninvasive and effective method for evaluating the carotid arteries in patients with this disease and may be a useful method for follow-up of anatomic and hemodynamic changes in response to immunosuppressive therapy.

Effectiveness of teleassistance at improving quality of life in people with neuromuscular diseases

Rare neuromuscular diseases (NDs) are a group of inherited or acquired neurological pathologies affecting the muscles and the nervous system. Their low prevalence and high geographical dispersion can cause isolation and difficulties in social interaction between affected equals. New technologies, such as videoconferencing, offer a complementary option for improving the health of this population. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a teleassistance program at improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) through social interaction in adults with NDs. The sample consisted of 45 participants affected by rare NDs. Twenty-four participants were assigned to the experimental group (EG), which participated in the videoconferencing sessions, and 21 to the control group. Three questionnaires were administered: WHO-DAS II, Sickness Impact Profile, and SF-36 Health Survey. Effectiveness was assessed by a pre-post design. An online psychosocial program was applied over three-month period. Data revealed an improvement of the EG in psychosocial variables, e.g. «Getting along with people» (z = -2.289, r = -.47, p ≤ .05) or «Psychosocial Domain» (z = -2.404, r = -.49, p ≤ .05), and in physical variables, e.g. «Life activities» (z = -2.844, r = -.58, p ≤ .05). Social interaction appeared as a relevant factor at improving HRQoL levels. High levels of satisfaction about the teleassistance program were reported (AU)

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Anxiety, Depression and Self-Efficacy in Patients with Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia is an autoimmune disease of neuromuscular transmission. This disease is typically characterised by muscle weakness, which is exacerbated by the performance of certain activities or exercise; patients usually recover with rest. Some studies have noted that people with myasthenia gravis have significantly higher depression scores than control participants. Extended experience with neuromuscular disease symptoms has been correlated with mood disorder symptoms. The present study measured and compared the presence of depression, anxiety and self-efficacy as well as the relationships among these variables in people with myasthenia gravis. An evaluation scale for this disease was specifically adapted. A total of 52 participants with myasthenia gravis were given two tests: the HAD questionnaire, which measures depression, and the general self-efficacy questionnaire (GSE). This study found a significantly correlation between anxiety and depression in people with myasthenia gravis. A correlation between self-efficacy and depression was also observed (AU)

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Effectiveness of teleassistance at improving quality of life in people with neuromuscular diseases.

Rare neuromuscular diseases (NDs) are a group of inherited or acquired neurological pathologies affecting the muscles and the nervous system. Their low prevalence and high geographical dispersion can cause isolation and difficulties in social interaction between affected equals. New technologies, such as videoconferencing, offer a complementary option for improving the health of this population. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a teleassistance program at improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) through social interaction in adults with NDs. The sample consisted of 45 participants affected by rare NDs. Twenty-four participants were assigned to the experimental group (EG), which participated in the videoconferencing sessions, and 21 to the control group. Three questionnaires were administered: WHO-DAS II, Sickness Impact Profile, and SF-36 Health Survey. Effectiveness was assessed by a pre-post design. An online psychosocial program was applied over three-month period. Data revealed an improvement of the EG in psychosocial variables, e.g. "Getting along with people" (z = -2.289, r = -.47, p ≤ .05) or "Psychosocial Domain" (z = -2.404, r = -.49, p ≤ .05), and in physical variables, e.g. "Life activities" (z = -2.844, r = -.58, p ≤ .05). Social interaction appeared as a relevant factor at improving HRQoL levels. High levels of satisfaction about the teleassistance program were reported.

Consumo de alcohol en niños y niñas escolarizados entre 8 y 12 años. Comparación de resultados entre una población clínica y una población no- clínica / Consumption of alcohol in school children between 8 and 12 years. Comparison of results between a clinical and a non-clinical population

Se indagó el consumo de alcohol y otras sustancias psicoactivas en niños entre 8 y 12 años de edad pertenecientes tanto a una población clínica como no-clínica. Asimismo, se relevaron sus actitudes, valores, creencias y expectativas sobre la temática.Método: se trata de un estudio exploratorio-descriptivo. Muestra clínica: n= 55, varones= 38, mujeres= 17. Muestra no-clínica: n= 63, varones=19, mujeres= 44. Se administró el CORIN (Conductas de Riesgo en Niños), el CEA-N (Cuestionario de Expectativas hacia el Alcohol en Niños) y un protocolo de datos sociodemográficos. Período de relevamiento: 2010-2011.Resultados y conclusiones: Se observa en ambas muestras el consumo ocasional de bebidas alcohólicas, y en menor proporción el consumo de tabaco. El consumo ocasional de alcohol en los niños parece estar asociado a situaciones conflictivas en el contexto familiar. Las primeras experiencias de consumo de alcohol se producen en las propias casas de los niños.

Consumo de alcohol en niños y niñas escolarizados entre 8 y 12 años. Comparación de resultados entre una población clínica y una población no- clínica / Consumption of alcohol in school children between 8 and 12 years. Comparison of results between a clinical and a non-clinical population

Se indagó el consumo de alcohol y otras sustancias psicoactivas en niños entre 8 y 12 años de edad pertenecientes tanto a una población clínica como no-clínica. Asimismo, se relevaron sus actitudes, valores, creencias y expectativas sobre la temática.Método: se trata de un estudio exploratorio-descriptivo. Muestra clínica: n= 55, varones= 38, mujeres= 17. Muestra no-clínica: n= 63, varones=19, mujeres= 44. Se administró el CORIN (Conductas de Riesgo en Niños), el CEA-N (Cuestionario de Expectativas hacia el Alcohol en Niños) y un protocolo de datos sociodemográficos. Período de relevamiento: 2010-2011.Resultados y conclusiones: Se observa en ambas muestras el consumo ocasional de bebidas alcohólicas, y en menor proporción el consumo de tabaco. El consumo ocasional de alcohol en los niños parece estar asociado a situaciones conflictivas en el contexto familiar. Las primeras experiencias de consumo de alcohol se producen en las propias casas de los niños.(AU)

Contexto familiar y consumo de sustancias psicoactivas en niños entre 8 y 12 años / Family Context and Consumption of Psychoactive Substances in Children between 8 and 12 Years Old

Se presentan resultados de una investigación que indaga el consumo de sustancias psicoactivas en una población clínica de niños entre 8 y 12 años que recibe asistencia psicológica en un servicio comunitario, dependiente de la Segunda Cátedra de Psicoanálisis: Escuela Inglesa de la Facultad de Psicología de la Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Asimismo se indaga el consumo de sustancias psicoactivas en los adultos responsables que acompañan a los niños a la consulta. Las muestras están conformadas por 55 niños (17 niñas y 38 niños) y 55 adultos responsables (47 mujeres y 8 varones). Se administró el cuestionario CORIN (Conductas de riesgo en niños), un cuestionario para padres o adultos responsables y un protocolo de datos sociodemográficos. Resultados: se registró la presencia del consumo ocasional de alcohol en el 33% de los niños y una alta proporción de prevalencia de consumo de alcohol en la vida, año y mes por parte de los adultos. A su vez, entre los adultos se registraron situaciones de consumo abusivo. Se infiere que el consumo ocasional de alcohol por parte de niños se asocia a las características de su contexto familiar y a los hábitos de consumo de sus adultos responsables.

The paper presents the results of an investigation Project UBACYT (Programming 2010/12) "Consumption of psychoactive substances and expectancies towards alcohol in school children between 8 and 12 years old". The paper studies a clinical sample that receives psychological assistance in a Child Clinical Psychology Unit that depends on Segunda Cátedra de Psicoanálisis: Escuela Inglesa, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. It investigates the consumption of these substances in children and their responsible adults. The samples are composed of 55 children (17 girls and 38 boys) and 55 responsible adults (47 women and 8 men). The CORIN (Children Risk Behavior) was administrated to the children, it evaluates risk situations regarding to the use of psychoactive substances in school children; a questionnaire that inquires consumption habits was administrated to parents or responsible adults of these children. Also, a protocol of sociodemographic information was used in order to gather and systematize the information of the medical history. Results and conclusions: the presence of occasional alcohol consumption in the 33% of the children sample was recorded. The existence of alcohol consumption in previous ages than the ones studied by governmental agencies. It must be mentioned that the children have consumed alcohol in festive situations and in company of their responsible adults. Regarding to the responsible adults of these children, important proportions of lifetime, year and month prevalence of occasional alcohol and tobacco consumption were recorded; also the abusive consumption of these substances. The registered proportions of the consumption of illegal substances are much lower. The study shows an increase in the occasional consumption of alcohol in children when the responsible adult made an abusive use of alcohol and tobacco during the last year and in less extent when the adult used more than one illegal substance (cocaine and marihuana). The consumption of alcohol in children increased significantly when the responsible adults had made abusive use of alcohol in the last month. It is inferred that the occasional consumption of alcohol in children of the age range studied, is associated with the characteristics of their family background and the consumption habits of the responsible adults.

Consumo de sustancias psicoactivas y contexto familiar en una población clínica de niños entre 8 y 12 años: Resultados preliminares / Consumption of psychoactive substances and family context in a clinical sample of children between 8 and 12 years old: Preliminary results

El trabajo expone resultados preliminares de un proyecto de investigación UBACYT (Programación 2010/12) "Consumo de sustancias psicoactivas y expectativas hacia el alcohol en niños escolarizados entre 8 y 12 años", Director: Marcelo Grigoravicius. Se estudia una población clínica que recibe asistencia psicológica en un Servicio de atención clínica de niños, dependiente de la Segunda Cátedra de Psicoanálisis: Escuela Inglesa de la Facultad de Psicología de la Universidad de Buenos Aires, ubicado en un par tido del sur del conurbano bonaerense. Se indaga acerca del consumo y las actitudes, valores y creencias de los niños sobre el uso de estas sustancias. Se realizan las mismas indagaciones a los adultos responsables a cargo de estos niños. La muestra está conformada por 22 niños y los 22 adultos responsables. Se administró el CORIN (Conductas de riesgo en niños), un cuestionario para padres o adultos responsables y un protocolo de datos sociodemográficos.

The paper presents preliminary results of an investigation Project UBACYT (Programming 2010/12) "Consumption of psychoactive substances and expectancies towards alcohol in school children between 8 and 12 years old", Director: Marcelo Grigoravicius. The paper studies a clinical sample that recieves psychological asistance in a Child Clinical Psychology Unit that depends on Segunda Cátedra de Psicoanálisis: Escuela Inglesa ,Facultad de Psicología, UBA, situated in a location of the conurbano bonaerense. It investigates the consumption, and the attitudes, values and believes the children have towards the use of these substances. Adults in charge of these children are inquired on the same subjects. The sample is composed of 22 children and their 22 adults in charge. The CORIN (Children Risk Behaviour), a questionnaire for parents or responsible adults and a protocol of sociodemographic information were administrated.

Consumo de sustancias psicoactivas y contexto familiar en una población clínica de niños entre 8 y 12 años: Resultados preliminares / Consumption of psychoactive substances and family context in a clinical sample of children between 8 and 12 years old: Preliminary results

El trabajo expone resultados preliminares de un proyecto de investigación UBACYT (Programación 2010/12) "Consumo de sustancias psicoactivas y expectativas hacia el alcohol en niños escolarizados entre 8 y 12 años", Director: Marcelo Grigoravicius. Se estudia una población clínica que recibe asistencia psicológica en un Servicio de atención clínica de niños, dependiente de la Segunda Cátedra de Psicoanálisis: Escuela Inglesa de la Facultad de Psicología de la Universidad de Buenos Aires, ubicado en un par tido del sur del conurbano bonaerense. Se indaga acerca del consumo y las actitudes, valores y creencias de los niños sobre el uso de estas sustancias. Se realizan las mismas indagaciones a los adultos responsables a cargo de estos niños. La muestra está conformada por 22 niños y los 22 adultos responsables. Se administró el CORIN (Conductas de riesgo en niños), un cuestionario para padres o adultos responsables y un protocolo de datos sociodemográficos.(AU)

The paper presents preliminary results of an investigation Project UBACYT (Programming 2010/12) "Consumption of psychoactive substances and expectancies towards alcohol in school children between 8 and 12 years old", Director: Marcelo Grigoravicius. The paper studies a clinical sample that recieves psychological asistance in a Child Clinical Psychology Unit that depends on Segunda Cátedra de Psicoanálisis: Escuela Inglesa ,Facultad de Psicología, UBA, situated in a location of the conurbano bonaerense. It investigates the consumption, and the attitudes, values and believes the children have towards the use of these substances. Adults in charge of these children are inquired on the same subjects. The sample is composed of 22 children and their 22 adults in charge. The CORIN (Children Risk Behaviour), a questionnaire for parents or responsible adults and a protocol of sociodemographic information were administrated.(AU)