Mauro Giovanni Carta
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 3985916 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Mauro Giovanni Carta |
| NOMBRES | Mauro Giovanni |
| APELLIDO | Carta |
| FIRMA | CARTA M G |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Cagliari |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0706-9687 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 41 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 3 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 41 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2011 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Perceptions of care quality and human rights in Italian outpatient facilities during and after the pandemic
Background This study investigated whether job satisfaction and perceptions of respect for human rights among healthcare workers and patients improved in the post-COVID period compared to during the pandemic in 2021. Methods Conducted in October 2025 across five outpatient hospital units in Sardinia, Italy, this cross-sectional survey involved 97 healthcare professionals and 129 patients recruited voluntarily based on service requirements attenda…
Informal Caregiving for Psychosocial Disability in the Time of the Post Covid Crisis of Welfare in Italy
BACKGROUND: Informal caregivers of individuals with psychosocial disabilities are at high risk of psychological distress, leading to depressive symptoms and reduced quality of life (QOL). The ongoing crisis in welfare systems, worsened by economic constraints and the COVID-19 pandemic, has further increased caregivers' burdens, especially in countries like Italy, where community-based care models are underfunded. This study aims to assess how thi…
The role of hypothyroidism in the resilience against depressive episodes during covid pandemic in a cohort of old adults
Older adults generally displayed resilience during the pandemic. However, those with Hypothyroidism experienced increased depressive episodes and worsened quality of life, suggesting reduced stress adaptability despite hormone replacement therapy. This consideration highlights the potential need for interventions addressing both biological and psychosocial factors in managing depression risk in hypothyroid individuals
Reframing involuntary treatment as a sentinel event
This approach may help align mental health services with CRPD principles, reduce involuntary treatment, and enhance accountability, legitimacy, and foster collaborative relationships between users and providers. It may also help overcome the current impasse around coercive practices by enabling the identification and analysis of the structural and cultural mechanisms that sustain them over time, thereby opening up new possibilities for their mana…
Enhancing wellness
https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier CRD42024544687
Psychosomatics at the threshold
The comorbidity between chronic illnesses and depression is well known to all psychiatrists working in general hospitals. A large body of research indicates a bidirectional relationship: each condition can exacerbate the other, leading to worse outcomes compared to conditions without comorbidity (Katon 2011;Berg et al 2023;Herrera et al 2021;Moussavi et al. 2007;Read et al 2017;Handajani et al 2024;Kim et al 2021). At first glance, the comorbidit…
Can adaptive hyperactivation result in a positive score on the Mood Disorder Questionnaire? Evidence from a case-control study over a community survey
MDQ positivity identifies a heterogeneous population, including individuals with adaptive hyperactivation and preserved functioning. These findings highlight the need for more refined instruments capable of distinguishing adaptive from pathological hyperactivation and caution against over-pathologizing MDQ positivity in clinical and public health settings
Bipolar disorder in an evolutionary framework
susceptibility, the combined polygenic signal of common variants accounts for 25% of the genetic variance in BD. Furthermore, 70% of this variance is shared with schizophrenia (33). From an evolutionary perspective, the highly polygenic architecture of bipolar disorder may also be interpreted as compatible with models of balancing selection acting on temperamental traits within the population. Rather than reflecting a single pathogenic pathway, t…
Evaluating the efficacy of the WHO QualityRights e-training in promoting the rights of persons with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities
INTRODUCTION: People with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities frequently experience human rights violations. This study assessed the efficacy of the WHO QualityRights e-training in promoting their rights within the mental healthcare system. METHODS: In this cluster-randomised trial in three psychiatric hospitals in Ghana, we randomly selected units within each hospital and randomised them 1:1 to the intervention (WHO QualityRig…
Resilience to depression and unchanged quality of life in Sardinian old adults during Covid-19 lockdown
NCT03858114
Bipolar spectrum, hypothyroidism, and their association with chronic fatigue/myalgic encephalomyelitis-like syndrome in long Covid
The findings suggest that hypothyroidism and bipolar spectrum disorders may act as predisposing factors in the development of CFS/ME in long-term COVID-19. Identifying these clinical antecedents could facilitate early detection and the development of targeted intervention strategies in at-risk populations
Promoting healthy aging through intergenerational exchange and digital empowerment
ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier NCT06162871
Trusting in times of the Covid-19 crisis
Previous research has highlighted the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers’ (HCWs) mental health, yet protective factors remain underexplored. Emerging studies emphasize the importance of trust in government and interpersonal relationships in reducing infections and fostering positive vaccine attitudes. This study investigates the relationship between HCWs’ trust in the workplace and government and depressive symptoms du…
Exploring the Impact of Human Rights and Mental Health Training on Practice in Ghana
The World Health Organization’s QualityRights initiative is being implemented globally to improve human rights in mental health services. This e-training was rolled out for mental health staff and other stakeholders across Ghana in 2019 in order to address persistent challenges of mental health services related to stigma, discrimination, and human rights violations against people with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities that ex…
Virtual reality cognitive remediation tool for individuals with mild cognitive impairment
Introduction With the growing older adult population, the European Union emphasizes the need to promote research in healthy aging trough multidisciplinary and innovative approaches, including the integration of advanced technologies like virtual reality (VR) in cognitive rehabilitation. This reflects the increasing awareness of the importance of addressing challenges related to neurodegenerative diseases in the older adult population. Our study a…
Depression during the Covid pandemic in La Manouba Governorate, Tunisia
BACKGROUND: It is difficult to quantify the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health as many community surveys have limited quality, rely on screening tests to measure mental health conditions and distress, and often use convenience samples. Moreover, robust surveys come mainly from high-income countries. AIM: To measure the prevalence of depressive disorders with onset during the pandemic in a community of a Lower-Middle-income country (…
Inequality on the frontline
Healthcare workers (HCWs) were at increased risk for mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic, with prior data suggesting women may be particularly vulnerable. Our global mental health study aimed to examine factors associated with gender differences in psychological distress and depressive symptoms among HCWs during COVID-19. Across 22 countries in South America, Europe, Asia and Africa, 32,410 HCWs participated in the COVID-19 HEalth…
Why N,N-dimethyltryptamine matters
Iracema comes with the pot full of the green liquor. The shaman decrees the dreams to each warrior and distributes the wine of jurema, which carries the brave Tabajara to heaven." José de Alencar, in his poetic novel “Iracema” (1865)1. IntroductionThe "wine of jurema", used in ancient Brazilian shamanic rituals, is rich in N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a naturally occurring tryptamine like serotonin and melatonin. Widely found in plants and anima…
Evaluating the psychometric properties of three WHO instruments to assess knowledge about human rights, attitudes toward persons with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities, and practi…
This finding lends support to the use of these instruments both within mental health services and in the general population for a better understanding of current knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to a human rights-based approach to mental health in mental health services and the community
Mental Health Professionals’ Perception of Respect for Human Rights and Organizational Well-Being in Three Countries of South America
The respect for human rights in mental health care services significantly contributes to organizational well-being and is evolving into an actual benchmark of quality standards. This study assesses the perception of the respect for human rights for users and staff, as well as organizational and job satisfaction among mental health professionals in three South American countries, through the well-being at work and respect for human rights (WWRR) q…
An attempt to integrate information from young children into parent/teacher-based mental health evaluation of child internalizing disorders in epidemiological surveys
Background: To date, most large surveys on the mental health of children under 11 years old have relied exclusively on data collected from parents and teachers, with no information from children themselves. However, these children are valuable informants despite their young age. Objective: To evaluate the effects of adding young children’s self-evaluation of internalizing disorders to a combined teacher/parent-based algorithm using data from a Eu…
From stigma to forgetfulness
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers in Italy
Our study emphasizes the need to address discrimination and violence against healthcare professionals and improve healthcare work environments to strengthen the national health system's capacity to manage future emergencies
A nationwide evaluation study of the quality of care and respect of human rights in mental health facilities in Ghana
This study identifies shortcomings and critical areas that the Ghanaian government and facilities need to target for implementing a human rights-based approach in mental health and improve the quality of mental health care throughout the country
General Practitioners' Experiences During the First Phase of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Italy
Since February 2020, when coronavirus disease began to spread in Italy, general practitioners (GPs) were called to manage a growing number of health situations. The challenges experienced by Italian GPs remained unrevealed. This study aimed at exploring Italian GPs' care experiences and practices associated with critical incidents during the first wave of the pandemic. A qualitative study design involving the critical incident technique through a…
The Role of Religion in Suicidal Behavior, Attitudes and Psychological Distress Among University Students
The purpose of this study was to determine the associations between religion, suicidal behavior, attitudes and psychological distress in 5572 students from 12 countries by means of a self-report questionnaire. Our results showed that an affiliation with Islam was associated with reduced risk for suicide ideation, however affiliating with Orthodox Christianity and no religion was related to increased risk for suicide ideation. While affiliating wi…
The Stigma of Alcohol Dependence Compared with Other Mental Disorders
AIMS: Stigma is likely to aggravate the severe medical and social consequences of alcohol dependence. We aim to explore the characteristics of the alcohol dependence stigma by comparing it with the stigma of other conditions. METHODS: On the basis of a systematic literature search, we identified 17 representative population studies published before July 2010 that examine aspects of the stigma of alcoholism and simultaneously of other mental, medi…
Outcomes of discharged females versus those waiting for discharge from Vlore Psychiatric Hospital (Albania)
BACKGROUND: This study examines the psychosocial outcomes of women discharged from the Vlore Psychiatric Hospital in Albania. METHODS: The study was designed as a controlled, not randomized, follow-up study. It included 16 women diagnosed with psychosis who were discharged from a psychiatric hospital to live in group homes in the community. The control group included 20 women diagnosed with psychosis who lived at the psychiatric hospital while aw…
Recommendations of the Sardinian public for the treatment of depression
BACKGROUND: Public beliefs about appropriate treatment impact, help-seeking and treatment adherence. AIM: To determine the recommendations of the Sardinian public for the treatment of depression. METHODS: In 2012, a population-based survey was conducted by phone in Sardinia (N = 1,200). In the context of a fully structured interview, respondents were presented with a vignette depicting a case of depression. Subsequently, they were asked about the…
The Triumph of the DSM and Patient-Centered Psychiatry
War traumas in the Mediterranean area
INTRODUCTION: The purpose is to explore the consequences of war and its impact on mental health with attention to the Mediterranean area. METHODS: Narrative review of consequences of war on mental health and on the mental health of the communities in the current crises in the Mediterranean region. RESULTS: A series of outbreaks of war are still raging in the Mediterranean region and producing horrible effects with a considerable number of refugee…
The attributable burden of panic disorder in the impairment of quality of life in a national survey in Italy
INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVE: The aim was to measure the lifetime prevalence of panic disorder (PD) in an Italian community sample, and to estimate the burden attributable to PD in compromising the quality of life (QoL) of people diagnosed with it. METHODS: Community survey was conducted on a sample of 4,999 randomly selected adult subjects. Instruments used were semi-structured clinical interview Advanced Neuropsychiatric Tools and Assessment Schedule…
Country-level and individual correlates of overweight and obesity among primary school children
Prevalence rates of overweight and obesity in school children is still high, especially in Eastern regions, with some socio-demographic factors and life-styles associated with being overweight. It is also in the Eastern region itself where better macro-economic indicators are related with lower rates of childhood overweight. This represents a public health concern that deserves special attention in those countries undertaking economic and politic…
Suicidal Behavior and Psychological Distress in University Students
This study investigated the prevalence of suicidal behavior and psychological distress in university students across 12 nations. A total of 5,572 university students from 12 countries were surveyed about suicide ideation, suicide attempts, and psychological distress by means of a self-administered questionnaire. Almost 29% of the samples reported having contemplated suicide and 7% reported attempting suicide. Of the total sample, 51.1% scored abo…
The impact of fibromyalgia syndrome and the role of comorbidity with mood and post-traumatic stress disorder in worsening the quality of life
BACKGROUND:: The aim is to measure the association between fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mood and anxiety disorders using reliable psychiatric diagnoses according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.; DSM-IV) and with a case-control design. METHODS:: Case-control study with cases (71 consecutive female patients with FMS) and controls (284 subjects without FMS), randomly drawn a…
A Follow-Up on Psychiatric Symptoms and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders in Tuareg Refugees in Burkina Faso
Our findings confirm that when physical conditions improve, psychological symptoms can also improve. Although in the studied sample psychological factors, such as the hope of returning to their own land and thus the possibility of maintaining ethnic cohesion, may have played a role, future research carried out with a proper methodology and sufficient resources to identify protective factors is needed
The Role of Religion in Suicidal Behavior, Attitudes and Psychological Distress Among University Students
The purpose of this study was to determine the associations between religion, suicidal behavior, attitudes and psychological distress in 5572 students from 12 countries by means of a self-report questionnaire. Our results showed that an affiliation with Islam was associated with reduced risk for suicide ideation, however affiliating with Orthodox Christianity and no religion was related to increased risk for suicide ideation. While affiliating wi…
Mental health care in Italy
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The purpose is to highlight the legal and ethical principles that inspired the reform of mental health care in Italy, the only country to have closed its psychiatric hospitals. The article will also try to verify some macro-indicators of the quality of care and discuss the crisis that the mental health care system in Italy is experiencing. METHODS: Narrative review. RESULTS: The principal changes in the legislation on mental …
The Burden of Comorbidity Between Bipolar Spectrum and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in an Italian Community Survey
Background: The impact of the comorbidity between Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Bipolar Disorder Spectrum (BDS) remains to be clarified. The objective of this study was to examine the lifetime prevalence of OCD, the strength of the association of OCD with comorbid BDS and the role of comorbidity of OCD with BDS in the impairment of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in an Italian community survey. Methods: The study is a community s…
Is Individualism Suicidogenic? Findings From a Multinational Study of Young Adults From 12 Countries
The associations of individualistic versus collectivistic value orientations with suicidal ideation and attempts, attitudes towards suicide and towards suicidal individuals, and psychological distress were investigated across 12 nations ( N = 5572 university students). We expected differential associations of value orientations with suicidal behavior and moderating effects of the prevailing value orientations in the various countries. Findings sh…
General Practitioners' Experiences During the First Phase of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Italy
Since February 2020, when coronavirus disease began to spread in Italy, general practitioners (GPs) were called to manage a growing number of health situations. The challenges experienced by Italian GPs remained unrevealed. This study aimed at exploring Italian GPs' care experiences and practices associated with critical incidents during the first wave of the pandemic. A qualitative study design involving the critical incident technique through a…
Living With Bipolar Disorder in the Time of Covid-19
Background: Restrictions during Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, in which rhythms of life have been compromised, can influence the course of bipolar disorder (BD). This study follows patients with bipolar disorder living in two geographically close cities (Cagliari and Tunis), but with different lockdown conditions: less severe in Tunis. Methods: Two cohorts were evaluated during lockdown (April 2020, t0) and 2 months later with lockdown lifted for a …
Commentary
From stigma to forgetfulness
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Healthcare Workers in Italy
Our study emphasizes the need to address discrimination and violence against healthcare professionals and improve healthcare work environments to strengthen the national health system's capacity to manage future emergencies
A nationwide evaluation study of the quality of care and respect of human rights in mental health facilities in Ghana
This study identifies shortcomings and critical areas that the Ghanaian government and facilities need to target for implementing a human rights-based approach in mental health and improve the quality of mental health care throughout the country
Virtual reality cognitive remediation tool for individuals with mild cognitive impairment
Introduction With the growing older adult population, the European Union emphasizes the need to promote research in healthy aging trough multidisciplinary and innovative approaches, including the integration of advanced technologies like virtual reality (VR) in cognitive rehabilitation. This reflects the increasing awareness of the importance of addressing challenges related to neurodegenerative diseases in the older adult population. Our study a…
Depression during the Covid pandemic in La Manouba Governorate, Tunisia
BACKGROUND: It is difficult to quantify the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health as many community surveys have limited quality, rely on screening tests to measure mental health conditions and distress, and often use convenience samples. Moreover, robust surveys come mainly from high-income countries. AIM: To measure the prevalence of depressive disorders with onset during the pandemic in a community of a Lower-Middle-income country (…
Inequality on the frontline
Healthcare workers (HCWs) were at increased risk for mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic, with prior data suggesting women may be particularly vulnerable. Our global mental health study aimed to examine factors associated with gender differences in psychological distress and depressive symptoms among HCWs during COVID-19. Across 22 countries in South America, Europe, Asia and Africa, 32,410 HCWs participated in the COVID-19 HEalth…
Why N,N-dimethyltryptamine matters
Iracema comes with the pot full of the green liquor. The shaman decrees the dreams to each warrior and distributes the wine of jurema, which carries the brave Tabajara to heaven." José de Alencar, in his poetic novel “Iracema” (1865)1. IntroductionThe "wine of jurema", used in ancient Brazilian shamanic rituals, is rich in N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a naturally occurring tryptamine like serotonin and melatonin. Widely found in plants and anima…
Evaluating the psychometric properties of three WHO instruments to assess knowledge about human rights, attitudes toward persons with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities, and practi…
This finding lends support to the use of these instruments both within mental health services and in the general population for a better understanding of current knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to a human rights-based approach to mental health in mental health services and the community
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