Iwona Partyka

The quality of life for patients with schizophrenia is an important issue nowadays, as the idea of de-institutionalisation in psychiatry is being implemented. The aim of this study was to analyze diff erent determinants of the quality of life in patients with schizophrenia. The survey covered a group of 115 patients with schizophrenia from community mental health service centres in the Lublin Province of eastern Poland. The following methods were used: WHOQOL-BREF (WHO Quality of Life, BREF is a shorter version of the original instrument that may be more convenient for use in large research studies or clinical trials), HADS (Hamilton Anxiety and Depression Scale), PANSS (Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale), GAF (Global Assessment of Functioning). It was found that the quality of life was signifi cantly lower in males, subjects who were divorced or widowed, living with parents, with worse living conditions and worse fi nancial situation, fi nancially dependent, with shorter period ...

The comorbidity of dermatological diseases with emotional and mental problems and common neuro-immuno-endocrine mechanisms for those disorders became a basis for formation of psychodermatology. The aim of this study is to present the objectives and actions taken by the field of psychodermatology and presentation of selected aspects of psychosocial problems in chronic dermatological diseases based on the example of psoriasis. The analysis of publications related to the subject confirmed the usefulness of psychodermatology activities. All forms of psychosocial support for people with dermatological diseases have a beneficial impact on patients' well-being and the course of disease.

The meaning of non medical forms of support in the treatment of psoriasis is discussed in the paper. Related with psoriasis negative self image and feeling of stigmatization cause various mental disorders. Stress, depression, mental condition affect the appearance of psoriasis. Because of numerous studies and identify the factors and relationships important for psoriasis, patients can take the appropriate psychological and social support. Relaxation techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy and support groups have a positive effect on the treatment of psoriasis. They reduce the level of stress in the patient, learn emotional control, adequate self-esteem, which leads to the acceptance of the disease and improve the quality of life of the patient.

The objective of this article is to conduct a literature review concerning female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in women with diabetes mellitus (DM). PubMed database was searched for FSD in DM to identify relevant studies published between 2000 and 2010 available in English. Female sexual dysfunction is known to occur in approximately 20 to 80% of diabetic women. Sexual function was evaluated by Female Sexual Function Index, a widely used, self-report measure that assesses sexual function across six domains, including sexual desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain. It is relevant to specify the predictors of FSD in women with DM and it is proved that psychological factors are more important than the biological ones. Depression is the major predictor. The limitations, the directions of further research and clinical implications are presented as well.

The meaning of non medical forms of support in the treatment of psoriasis is discussed in the paper. Related with psoriasis negative self image and feeling of stigmatization cause various mental disorders. Stress, depression, mental condition affect the appearance of psoriasis. Because of numerous studies and identify the factors and relationships important for psoriasis, patients can take the appropriate psychological and social support. Relaxation techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy and support groups have a positive effect on the treatment of psoriasis. They reduce the level of stress in the patient, learn emotional control, adequate self-esteem, which leads to the acceptance of the disease and improve the quality of life of the patient.

The comorbidity of dermatological diseases with emotional and mental problems and common neuro-immuno-endocrine mechanisms for those disorders became a basis for formation of psychodermatology. The aim of this study is to present the objectives and actions taken by the field of psychodermatology and presentation of selected aspects of psychosocial problems in chronic dermatological diseases based on the example of psoriasis. The analysis of publications related to the subject confirmed the usefulness of psychodermatology activities. All forms of psychosocial support for people with dermatological diseases have a beneficial impact on patients' well-being and the course of disease.

The meaning of non medical forms of support in the treatment of psoriasis is discussed in the paper. Related with psoriasis negative self image and feeling of stigmatization cause various mental disorders. Stress, depression, mental condition affect the appearance of psoriasis. Because of numerous studies and identify the factors and relationships important for psoriasis, patients can take the appropriate psychological and social support. Relaxation techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy and support groups have a positive effect on the treatment of psoriasis. They reduce the level of stress in the patient, learn emotional control, adequate self-esteem, which leads to the acceptance of the disease and improve the quality of life of the patient.

The comorbidity of dermatological diseases with emotional and mental problems and common neuro-immuno-endocrine mechanisms for those disorders became a basis for formation of psychodermatology. The aim of this study is to present the objectives and actions taken by the field of psychodermatology and presentation of selected aspects of psychosocial problems in chronic dermatological diseases based on the example of psoriasis. The analysis of publications related to the subject confirmed the usefulness of psychodermatology activities. All forms of psychosocial support for people with dermatological diseases have a beneficial impact on patients' well-being and the course of disease.