Effect of Cognitive Therapy on the Insomniac / 中国康复理论与实践

@#ObjectiveTo explore the cognitive psychological characteristics of the insomniac and the effect of cognitive therapy.Methods93 insomniac in-patients were divided randomly into the trial group (n=47) and control group (n=46). The trial group was treated by cognitive therapy plus medicine. The control group was only treated with medicines. The treatment lasted for 8 weeks. Before and after treatment, patients of all two groups were examined by Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep Scale (DBAS). 45 healthy individuals were also examined at the same time. The therapeutic effect was evaluated with Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).ResultsBefore treatment, DBAS scores of insomniacs were significantly different from the healthy (P<0.001). After treatment, scores of DBAS and PSQI of the trial group were significantly different from that of the control group ( P<0.001).ConclusionThe cognitive treatment can change erroneous cognitions related to sleeping in the insomniac and improve the therapeutic effect.

Study on the prevalence of mental diseases in Shaoxing city between 1991 and 2001 / 中华流行病学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>This study aimed to compare the prevalence of mental disorders and services for people with mental health problems in Shaoxing city between 1991 and 2001 in order to provide scientific bases for prevention and treatment.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A population size of 339 651 were investigated in the urban and rural areas with "Psychosis Index Investigate Schedule" plus visit to their homes.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The overall prevalence rates of mental disorders were 10.17 per thousand and 13.85 per thousand and the point prevalence rates of mental disorder were 9.15 per thousand and 12.77 per thousand, respectively in 1991 and 2001. The point prevalence rates in the population aged 15 years and above were 11.70 per thousand and 14.60 per thousand. Prevalence rates of neurosis and alcohol dependence and drug dependence increased significantly from 1991 and 2001. The anterior three mental disorders were neurosis, schizophrenia and dementia in all mental disorders. Situation was better in the city than in the rural areas in terms of receiving care for mental disorder, their work ability, economy condition and gardianship.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>There was an increase of prevalence on mental disorder in Shaoxing city during the ten-year period. The increase in the prevalence of mental disorder was related to local economy, socialization and culture.</p>