2023
First-episode psychosis and autism spectrum disorder: a scoping review and a guide to overcome diagnostic challenges
Ferrara M, Curtarello E, Simonelli G, Yoviene Sykes L, Fusar-Poli L, Folesani F, Belvederi Murri M, Aguglia E, Politi P, Grassi L. First-episode psychosis and autism spectrum disorder: a scoping review and a guide to overcome diagnostic challenges. International Journal Of Mental Health 2023, 53: 4-35. DOI: 10.1080/00207411.2023.2276872.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFirst-episode psychosisDifferential diagnosisFEP servicesDiagnostic challengeAutism spectrum disorderAdequate differential diagnosisUndiagnosed autism spectrum disorderComprehensive literature searchPRISMA-ScR guidelinesAdult patientsClinical presentationFunctional recoveryHigh prevalenceSpectrum disorderHigh riskPsychotic symptomsComorbid diagnosesSymptoms of autismSuicidal behaviorLiterature searchDiagnosisSymptomsSensory processingPerceptual abnormalitiesSeparate groups
2017
St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)-induced psychosis: a case report
Ferrara M, Mungai F, Starace F. St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)-induced psychosis: a case report. Journal Of Medical Case Reports 2017, 11: 137. PMID: 28502251, PMCID: PMC5430601, DOI: 10.1186/s13256-017-1302-7.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsDrug-induced psychosisJohn's wortPositive family historySevere mental health problemsFlorid psychotic symptomsAttention of cliniciansMental health problemsCase presentationThe caseSt John's wortPatient presentingPsychotic depressionCounter medicationsCase reportBody of evidenceClinical managementPsychotic featuresFamily historyPsychotic relapsePsychiatric servicesPsychotic symptomsHealth problemsHealth professionalsPsychotic diathesisUnsupervised administrationWhite men