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Report on Two Cases of Treatment of Anxiety Disorder with Panic Attacks-on the Basis of Breath-Counting Meditation (Anapanasati)

  • Yoo, Song-Wun;Kim, Dong-Uk;Park, Se-Jin
    • Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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    • v.26 no.1
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    • pp.1-10
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    • 2015
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of breath-counting meditation on anxiety disorder patients with panic attack. Methods: Two anxiety disorder patients with panic attack were treated with Breath-counting Meditation, acupunctures, and herb-medications. The patients have been predicted for anxiety disorder with panic attack through Dignosis and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV), Panic Disorder Severity Scale (PDSS), BDI (Beck Depression Inventory), and BAI (Beck Anxiety Inventory) on their 1st and 6th treatments. Results: After the treatments, both the physical and psychological symptoms have decreased. Conclusions: This study suggests that the breath-counting meditation is an effective way for treating patients who are suffering from anxiety disorder with panic attack.

A Clinical Report about Panic Disorder Patient imporved by Stress Reduction Program (SRP(Stress Reduction Program)을 적용하여 호전된 공황장애 48세 남환 치험 1례)

  • Suh, Jin-Woo;Kim, Jong-Woo;Chung, Sun-Yong;Park, So-Jung
    • Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.157-164
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    • 2007
  • The SRP program(stress reduction program) is reported has a good effect to patient to escape from anxiety. To reduce several symptoms due to anxiety, we performed some SRP programs to our patient who had suffered anxiety disorder. The measurement tools of patient's improvement we used are Heart Rate Variability and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Through this programs, symptoms and feeling of anxiety were decreased than first time and Autonomic nerve system balance was much improved. this is caused by effort of self-control meditation, mindfullness, breathing instruction and muscle relaxation program.

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A Case Report of 2 Patients Taking Antidepressants who were Treated by Korean Medical Treatments and M&L Psychotherapy (항우울제 복용환자에 대한 한의치료와 M&L심리치료 활용 2례보고)

  • Hwang, Seon-hye;Park, Areum;Song, Gun-eui;Lim, Gyo-min;Mo, Min-ju;Park, Se-jin
    • Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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    • v.28 no.2
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    • pp.73-81
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    • 2017
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study is to show that patients taking antidepressants significantly respond to Korean medical treatments and M&L psychotherapy. Methods: We treated two patients with Korean medical treatments (acupuncture, moxibustion and Herbal Medicine) and psychotherapy including M&L psychotherapy and Li-Gyeung-Byun-Qi therapy. The patients were diagnosed based on DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for MDD. Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI), Beck's Anxiety Inventory (BAI), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were used to evaluate the patients. Results: The following observations were made after treatments: Case 1: the patient showed significant improvement in Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI), Beck's Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Case 2: the patient showed significant improvement in Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Conclusions: These results suggest that Korean medical treatments and M&L psychotherapy might be effective for treating patients suffering from MDD.

Three Cases Report of Anxiety and Depression Disorder in the Traffic Accident Patients Treated with Prescription of Kami-shoyo-san (우울, 불안 증상을 동반한 교통사고 환자의 가미소요산(加味逍遙散) 치험 3례)

  • You, Ju-Yeon;Jang, Chul-Yong;Jeong, Hye-Ryon;Shin, Yong-Jeen;Kim, Seong-Joung;Lee, Un-Jung
    • The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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    • v.35 no.4
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    • pp.556-572
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    • 2014
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study was 1. To investigate correlation of subjective stress with patient's prognosis 2. To observe the effect of Kami-shoyo-san on anxiety and depressive disorder. Methods: We investigated 3 cases of in-patients from traffic accidents. Patients were treated with Kami-shoyo-san. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were used to assess anxiety and depression, respectively. We also used Qi stagnation test and Qi counterflow test according to Terasawa's criteria for diagnosis of anxiety and depression. Pain was evaluated by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Results: After treatment, the patient's symptoms improved considerably. Conclusions: 1. There were significant correlations between subjective stress and prognosis. 2. Kami-shoyo-san has good effect on anxiety and depressive disorder.

Clinical Effects of Korean Medical Treatment on Depressive Disorder using Depression and Anxiety Scales (우울, 불안 척도를 통해 살펴본 우울증 환자에 대한 한의학적 치료 효과에 대한 연구)

  • An, Yunyoung;Kim, Lakhyung;Yoo, Jongho
    • Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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    • v.33 no.3
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    • pp.317-327
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    • 2022
  • Objectives: To examine clinical effects of Korean medical treatment on depressive disorder. Methods: Medical records of 102 patients diagnosed with depressive disorder who were treated with Korean medical treatment (herbal-medication, acupuncture, Korean psychotherapy) for at least 12 weeks and measured psychological scales (Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI)) every 4 weeks were analyzed. Results: After 12 weeks of treatment, BDI-II, STAI-X-1/2, BAI, and STAXI-S/T all decreased statistically significantly. STAI-X-1 and BAI were significantly decreased throughout the treatment interval (comparisons every 4 weeks). The other four scales decreased significantly from 0 to 4 weeks and from 8 to 12 weeks. Conclusions: Treatment for depressive disorder with Korean Medicine was effective not only in improving overall symptoms of depressed patients, but also in improving accompanying anxiety, anger, and physical symptoms. In addition, since all scores were gradually decreased, continuous treatment would be important.

An Analysis of Therapeutic Effect of Combined Biofeedback Training with Pharmacotherapy for Patients with Anxiety Disorder-Focused on Clinical Characteristics (불안 장애 환자에서 바이오피드백 훈련과 약물치료의 병합 효과 분석 - 임상 특성을 중심으로 -)

  • Lee, Jun-Seok;Oh, Dong-Yul;Eom, Su-Hyung;So, Yoon-Seop;Jun, Jin-Yong
    • Anxiety and mood
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    • v.2 no.2
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    • pp.136-141
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    • 2006
  • Objectives : This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effect of combined biofeedback training with pharmacotherapy for patients with anxiety disorder. Methods : 12 patients with panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder were enrolled this study. They were tested for State Trait Anxiety Inventory-State (STAI-S), State Trait Anxiety Inventory-Trait (STAI-T), Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI) and Symptom CheckList-90-Revision Somatization (SCL-90-R-SOM) before and after the biofeedback training program. Results : The score of STAI-T (p=0.023) and BDI (p=0.0018) were the significantly decreased after the biofeedback training program. In Female group, the score of STAI-T (p=0.028), STAI-S (p=0.028) and BDI (p=0.009) were significantly decreased after the biofeedback training program. In the group which age is lower than 40 years old, the score of BDI (p=0.046) were significantly decreased after the biofeedback training program. In Panic disorder group, the score of STAI-S (p=0.046) were significantly decreased after the biofeedback training program. Conclusion : The result of this study is useful for the treating the anxiety disorder patients using the biofeedback training program.

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Influencing factors on anxiety and depression before and after dental prosthetic treatment in the patients (치아상실 환자들의 보철치료 전과 후의 불안 및 우울에 영향을 미치는 요인)

  • Kwon, Sun-Hwa;Kim, Han-Gon
    • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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    • v.15 no.5
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    • pp.777-786
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    • 2015
  • Objectives: The purpose of the study was to investigate the influencing factors on anxiety and depression before and after prosthetic treatment in the patients. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 248 patients with tooth loss and over 20 years old. The questionnaire was carried out before and after oral examination and dental prosthetic treatment from July to December, 2013. The study instruments included Beck's anxiety inventory and self-rating depression scale by Zung. The questionnaire was adapted and modified from Kwon's anxiety inventory and Lee's depression scale. Results: While the anxiety level increased from 69.4% to 78.2% in the normal people, the depression level changed from 53.2% to 64.1% in the normal people. The gender variable had a positive effect on anxiety and depression while educational level had a negative effect on them. The dental fear was closely related to anxiety and depression before and after the prosthetic treatment. The entire body health perception showed a negative effect on anxiety and depression. The distrust towards the dentist had an influence on the anxiety and depression in the prosthetic patients. Conclusions: The influencing factors on anxiety and depression in the prosthetic patients included gender, dental fear, entire body perception, and distrust towards the dentist.

The Comparison Study of Quality of Life between Hemodialysis Patients and Depressive or Anxious Psychiatric Patients (혈액투석 환자와 우울 또는 불안장애 환자의 삶의 질 비교연구)

  • Kim, Ji-Woong;Shin, Sang-Eun;Kim, Hyung-Ki;Jang, Eun-Young;Jung, Gun;Lee, Kye-Seong
    • Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.170-181
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    • 2003
  • Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of life in hemodialysis patients and compare it with those of depression or anxiety patients. Methods: Quality of life in hemodialysis patients(n=33) and depression or anxiety patients(n=34) was evaluated. we performed Korean Version of WHO Quality of Life Scale Abbreviated Version(WHOQOL-BREF), Beck Depression Inventory(BDI), State-Trait Anxiety inventory(STAI) to both hemodialysis patients and depression or anxiety patients. Results: The WHOQOL mean scores showed no differences between hemodialysis patients and depression or anxiety patients. Among WHOQOL domains, psychological domain score of WHOQOL was significantly higher in hemodialysis patients than in depression or anxiety patients. Anxiety score of hemodialysis patients was significantly lower than that of depression or anxiety patients, while depression score showed no difference. Conclusion: These results show that psychological domain score of WHOQOL was higher and anxiety score was lower in hemodialysis patients than in depression or anxiety patients. However, there were no significant differences in total QOL and depression between hemodialysis patients and depression or anxiety patients, and the prevalences of depression and anxiety were higher in hemodialysis patients than those of general population. This suggest that hemodialysis patients need more specialized help for psychiatric problems.

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One Clinical Case Report of Lung Cancer Patient with Depression and Anxiety Disorder Improved by Korean Traditional Medical Treatment and Breathing Meditation (한방치료와 호흡명상으로 호전된 폐암 환자의 불안 및 우울 증상 치험 1례)

  • Gu, Ja-Hwan;Kim, Se-Ran;Im, Eun-Young;Kim, Soo-Hyun;Kim, Jong-Dae
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.25 no.6
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    • pp.1102-1107
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    • 2011
  • This study was case report to show the good effects of korean traditional medical treatment and breathing meditation. The methods were applied to lung cancer patients. We treated one patient who scored 27 point at Beck's depression inventory(BDI) and 28 point at Hamilton rating scale for depression(HRSD) and 22 point at Beck's anxiety inventory(BAI) and 20 point at Anxiety status inventory(ASI) by korean traditional medical treatment and breathing meditation. After treatment, the clinical symptoms were improved and the score of BDI, HRSD, BAI, ASI were decreased. According to this study korean traditional medical treatment is effective for the cure of depression and anxiety disorder and breathing meditation forifies the korean traditional medical treatment.

Relationships between Psychopathology and Tattoos in those Receiving Physical Examination for Conscription at Military Manpower Administration (병무청 징병검사 수검자에서 문신과 정신병리의 관계)

  • Lee, Hyun-Ki;Cheon, Young-Hoon;Paik, Young-Suk;Lee, Hye-Jin;Lee, Sang-Yeol
    • Anxiety and mood
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.30-36
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    • 2014
  • Objective : This study was aimed to discover the correlation between those getting tattoos and their psychopathology relating to their delinquent behavior and emotional problems. Methods : Data for this study was collected from 19-year-old men who were receiving a physical examination for conscription at the Military Manpower Administration. 400 data sheets were collected among them. All of the subjects were evaluated on the following measures : sociodemographic variants, Juvenile delinquency scale, State-trait anger expression inventory, Beck depression inventory, State-trait anxiety inventory, and Positive affect and negative affect schedule. Results : In comparison with those without tattoos, those with a tattoo scored higher in the scales that were related to delinquency, anger, depression, and negative emotion. Furthermore, there were positive correlations between the number of tattoos and the scores for the Juvenile delinquent tendency and behavior scale as well as on the, State-trait anxiety scale. Conclusion : Those with tattoos had experienced anger, anxiety and depression more strongly in comparison with those without tattoos. These results recommend that tattooed males should be evaluated more on their regarding psychopathology compared to those without tattoos.