[Positive and negative perfectionism in migrainus patients compared with control group]

The positive and negative effects of perfectionism on human cognition, affection and behavior have been emphasized. Perfectionism has been conceptualized as a multidimensional construct, with both adaptive and maladaptive aspects, which is one of the common personality traits that cause lifelong stress in human and results in anxiety, depression and physical and mental distress. The aim of this study was to assess the positive and negative perfectionism in migrainus patients in comparison with control group. This is an analytical [Case-control] study which was performed on 91 migraine patients and 88 healthy individuals. The patients and controls completed a standard 40 item questionnaire for perfectionism - PAN PS [20 for positive and 20 for negative perfectionism]. The patients in both groups were matched for gender and age. Mean of positive and negative perfectionism scores for two groups was statistically analysed using SPSS software. Mean positive perfectionism score was 83.47 +/- 8.5 for migraine group and 65.47 +/- 7.54 for control group [p=0.0001]. The difference between two groups was significant. Mean of negative perfectionism score was 74.12 +/- 10.6 for migraine group and 51.79 +/- 7.8 for control group [p=0.0001]. The results show that migraine patients have higher mean of perfectionism scores than healthy individuals. Based on this study and other clinical experiences more attention to psychotherapy is necessary for better management of migraine and recognition of personality profile in migraine patient helps to reduce patient's complaints

[ relative frequency and socio-demographic correlates of bipolar spectrum disorders in divorced volunteers]

During the recent years, increasing rate of divorce, affects families and community. Identifying divorce risk factors seems to be very important. The aim of this study was to assess the frequency and some demographic correlates of mood Bipolar Spectrum Disorder [BSD] in volunteers of divorce referred to Family-Counseling Centers. This was a descriptive-analytic study on divorced volunteers referred to family counseling centers of Isfahan in winter-spring 2007. The sample consisted of 96 volunteers selected through randomized cluster sampling. All participants were administered Mood Disorder Questionnaire [MDQ as well as a demographic questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS13 software, using descriptive statistics, CHI2 and Mann-Whitney tests. BSD was significantly more prevalent among females [p < 0.031] and among housewives [p < 0.05]. No significant difference was seen in the frequency of BSD between different age groups [p = 0.47] and educational levels [p = 0.11]. Our findings indicated that psychiatric disorders including BSD may have a role in divorce. Marriage and/or divorce counseling may serve as a means for recognizing BSD in consults. Hence, it may play a role in reducing the rate of divorce through patients' referral for appropriate specialized treatment