Publications by authors named "A Tortorella"
: The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on mental health in the general population. The fear, stress, and uncertainty surrounding that traumatic period could have contributed to the aggravation or possible new onset of obsessive-compulsive symptoms. The COvid Mental hEalth Trial (COMET) is a nationwide project organized by the University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", designed as an observational investigation that aimed to gather data from a representative sample of the Italian general population.
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- The mental well-being of healthcare professionals can be significantly harmed by unfavorable workplace conditions, leading to burnout and psychiatric issues, prompting the establishment of a psychological support service at the General Hospital of Perugia, Italy.
- Launched in June 2022, this anonymous service aims to promote worker well-being, provide psychological support, and guide professionals towards appropriate care pathways.
- From June 2022 to April 2024, the service had 139 visits, predominantly from women (80%) and nursing staff (53%), confirming high levels of work-related stress and highlighting the importance of early identification and stigma reduction in workplace mental health.
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- Anorexia nervosa (AN) is the psychiatric disorder with the highest risk of mortality, and adult patients often drop out of treatment due to denial of their condition.
- A new assessment protocol was developed to understand the psychological factors that influence treatment success or dropout in patients undergoing a psychodynamic approach for eating disorders.
- The case study of a 45-year-old woman with long-standing AN illustrates how psychological issues like denial can impact treatment compliance and hinder the establishment of a therapeutic relationship.
Introduction: Several studies show an association between obesity, impulsivity, and anger. The condition of obesity has moreover an important correlation with Eating Disorders (EDs), the most frequent of which is Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Obese patients seem to express peculiarities regarding the expression of some emotional processes, including impulsivity, aggression and anger, compared with regular-weight patients and those without an ED.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Obesity represents a global health crisis and results from complex interactions between psychological, environmental, and genetic factors. Any therapeutic approach should consider the social, personal, and psychological characteristics of the obese subject, as well as possible medical complications. This study investigates sex differences in candidates for bariatric surgery.
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