Jerzy Pobocha Abstract Different definitions of delusions and their history are critically examined. The analyzed definitions includeDSM-III, DSM-IVR, ICD-10 and those found in textbooks of clinical/forensic psychiatry and in dictionaries. Examples of mistaken diagnoses in forensic psychiatric evaluations such as, for example,latent schizophrenia, paranoid hypochondria, and schizophrenia, such as incorrectly diagnosed in A.B. Breivik of…
Dovilė Trijonytė Abstract The number of high-conflict divorce cases with a need to determine child custody has recently increased in Lithuania. Therefore, child custody evaluations are assigned in order to assess not only child‘s emotional relationship with each of the parent or child‘s capability to express his own opinion in court but specialists in legal…
Laurynas Bukelskis, Brigita Baks Abstract While the neurobiology of anorexia nervosa becomes clearer, specific treatment has not been established yet. A lot was expected from atypical antipsychotics, especially olanzapine among them. Although the neurobiology of the disease and the mechanism of these drugs suite each other, the clear benefit has not been determined. It seems…
Justina Račkauskaitė, Vita Danilevičiūtė, Alvydas Navickas Abstract Hallucinations are misperceptions of things or events with one or more senses when an internal or external trigger doesn’t exist. They can be divided into visual, audioverbal, olfactorical, tactile and gustatory. Hallucinations develop due to 3 main pathophysiologicalmechanisms: psychophysiological, psychobiochemical (neurohormone dependent) and psychodynamic. Etiology of these perceptions…
Marta Wiszniowska-Majchrzyk, Zdzisław Majchrzyk Abstract Autism and autism related disorders were diagnosed at the beginning of the 20th century, yet the symptomsseem to have been with humanity from time immemorial. Recent studies in autism and Asperger’ssyndrome go in two directions; retrospective that is diagnosing famous figures from the past, and researching present day epidemic spread.…
Zdzisław Majchrzyk, Marta Wiszniowska-Majchrzyk Abstract Contemporary family has been undergoing profoundcultural changes that undermine traditional roles of its members and their mutual obligations. Psychology aims at assessing how individual traits influence their functioning as spouses, partners and parents. In view of changing cultural norms, the criteriaconcerning interpersonal and family obligationsvary, but it is the law…
Edgaras Čiūras, Alvydas Navickas, Vita Danilevičiūtė Abstract It is known that alcohol is a major factor leading to suicide, the increasing number of cases of abuse other psychoactive substances,increasing the related suicide and suicidal behaviour. Abuse of psychoactive substances is the second suicide rate cause of the depression. It is important to note that dependence…
Romuald Jaworski, Jan Bielecki Abstract Owing to the importance of the problem of self identity in psychology and psychotherapy, Institute of Psychology of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński Universitybegan investigating quality analysis of identity.The research so far focused on intensity and importance of the sense of identity in developmentalprocesses and psychotherapy. The pilot studies recounted tended to…
Alvydas Navickas, Algimantas Liausėdas, Jolanta Navickienė Abstract In recent decades, are broadly carried out a lot of scientific studies in which have made attempts to determine what causes the criminal behaviour, and what is required in order to reduce the crime indicators. In the examination of this question, a strong focus is made on the…
Asta Dervinytė-Bongarzoni, Nomeda Gutauskienė Abstract The objective of the study is to analyse how child’s psychological wellbeing and development is preserved in high-conflict child-custody cases. We have analysed contemporary legal aspects of discontinuation of marriage and discussed child’s psychological problems and psychopathological signs which formed during a delayed and high-conflict parents’ divorce process or due…
Rytis Leonavičius Abstract Lying plays a much more important role in our lives than it is generally thought. People learn to lie at an early age and later on “refine” this psychosocial phenomenon. Lying can only be defined as a positive or negative characteristic when facing legal codes.41However, in the opinion of psychologists, the unconditional…
Aida Kunigėlienė, Virginija Adomaitienė, Giedrė Jonušienė, Mantas Juodakys Abstract Aims and objectives of the study: To collect data on sociodemographicand psychiatric anamnesis and manifestationof psychiatric disorders in suicide attempt survivors.Methodology and materials: The survey took place in Emergency and Psychiatric departments of the Hospital of Lithuanian Universityof Health Sciences Kaunas Clinics and the Psychiatric Hospital…
