Pecularities Of Smoking In Psychiatric And Non-Psychiatric Wards In Lithuania

Alvydas Navickas, Justina Valančiūtė, Petras Navickas, Laura Lukavičiūtė, Vita Danilevičiūtė Abstract Objective: To find out the prevalence of smoking in various departments of Lithuanian hospitals. Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative anonymous questionnaire study of psychiatric and non-psychiatric inpatients in Vilnius, Klaipeda and Siauliai hospitals. 228 people were interviewed: 113 in psychiatric hospitals (49.6%) and 115 in…

Personality Traits And Social Competence Of The Offenders Against Children

Zdzisław Majchrzyk, Karolina Grzywińska-Aleksandrowicz Abstract The aim of the present study aims to find out whether preferential child molesters differ from situational child molesters in terms of the level of the Big Five personality traits, self-esteem and social competence, as well as relations between them. The group of preferential molesters consisted of 55 men convicted…

Medical And Social Aspects Of Suicide In Lithuania In The First Half Of The Xxth Century

Alvydas Navickas, Audronė Smirinenko, Petras Navickas, Laura Lukavičiūtė, Algirdas Dembinskas, Romualdas Gurevičius, Rita Aliukonienė, Alvydas Benošis, Robertas Badaras, Konstantinas Daškevičius, Jelena Daškevičienė Abstract Main Aim: characterize the epidemiology and prevention measures of suicidal behaviour in Lithuania in the first half of the XX century. Methods and Object. Using an analytical method, this investigation focused on…

Correlations Between The Sociodemographic-Professional Characteristics Of The Specialists Providing The Emergency Medical Services, The Attitudes Towards Suicide Prevention, Mental Health, The Strategies For Coping With Stress, Burnout Syndrome And The K

Darius Leskaukas, Aidana Lygnugarytė-Grikšienė, Nedas Jasinskas, Agnė Masiukienė Abstract According to the World Health Organisation, Lithuania is in the lead position for the number of suicides in Europe and is in the fifth position around the world. One of the most progressive interventions in the suicide prevention is training of the emergency medical services professionals.…

Aggression Of Drug Users Against The Others And The Need For Psychotherapeutic Crisis/Preventive Intervention (Case Study)

Lina Jurkštaitė-Pačėsienė, Laima Sapežinskienė Abstract Divergent (deviant) behaviour is a natural reaction to the situation, caused by rising conflicts between the individual target pursuit and social norms. Deviant behaviour and normative behaviour are equally important components of social behaviour [1]. Since the emergence of norms of social behaviour, society has always tried to ensure safety…

Resocializing Programs Of The Perpetrators Of Particularly Vicious Murders

Waldemar Woźniak Abstract Resocialization is a complex and difficult process if only due to its targeting individuals in specifically critical situations that is those imprisoned, gravely demoralized socially, which shows in case of the perpetrators of particularly vicious murders. They can use their brutal act to dominate in the given prison group. During their imprisonment,…

The Significance Of Physiological Affect For Qualification Of Murder And Severe Health Impairment

Rita Aliukonienė, Neringa Aliukonienė, Vygintas Aliukonis Abstract Based on the laws of Lithuania and all democratic states, human life and health are considered as the most important values as well as a unique condition and basis of all other human values. Protection of human life and health may be ensured by establishing standards of various…

The Relationships Of Clinical, Socio-Demographic And Criminal Factors In A Sample Of Forensic Psychiatric Patients

Aldona Šileikaitė, Arūnas Germanavičius, Ilona Čėsnienė Abstract Forensic psychiatry is an important area, which remains stigmatised and required scientific attention. Until now, there are lack of epidemiological population based studies in Lithuania so true picture about extent of the problem is unclear. This study included records of 325 patients who were treating in Rokiškis psychiatry…

Psychopathological And Clinical Features Of Endogenuous Depressions

Aldona Šiurkutė, Marius Karnickas, Eglė Ulevičiūtė-Šigajevienė, Jūratė Lengvenienė, Valentinas Mačiulis Abstract There are many classifications of affective disorders. Differences in approach to depression syndrome lead to new suggestions, comments rating, correction of mental disorders diagnostic methods. We use new, though long known concepts as subclinical, subsyndromal symptoms, mixed affective disorder. Depressive disorder is a common…

Impact Of Personal Crisis And Women Aggressive Bahavior – Psychopathological Peculiarities And Forensic Psychiatric Estimation

Jolanta Didžiokienė Abstract The article analyzes women violent behaviour and their social or diagnostic motives. The women sample was taken from VTPT prie SAM Utena forensic section, between year 2005-2014. In a period of ten years 44,7 per cent of women, stationed in Utena forensic section, has committed crimes of violent nature. Article examines age…