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24th European Congress of Psychiatry / European Psychiatry 33S (2016) S349–S805

opportunity to solve definite differential diagnostic problems in the

expert centers for intoxication states examination.

Disclosure of interest

The authors have not supplied their decla-

ration of competing interest.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.1340

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Problems of activation of attention

psychophysiological functions and

peripheral visual perception of traffic

lights color analogues

I. Sosin

, Y. Chuev , O. Goncharova

Kharkov Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Narcology,

Kharkov, Ukraine

Corresponding author.

Introduction

Statistical data prove that the most traffic accidents

happen at the traffic lights controlled crossings predominantly due

to decreased attention at permanently changing traffic lights triad

and narrowing traffic parameters panoramic view.

Aims and objectives

To develop method optimizing human

psychophysiological functions (perception, attention, peripheral

vision, operative memory) as integral base for most intellectual

functions.

Method

The new approach for psychophysiological functions

activation consists of addition of the traffic lights complete color

gamut to the famous Schulte test (1–25 numbers depicted in black

at consequently changing red, yellow and green background in

cells).

Results

Two groups each of 25 respondents were examined. New

technology on modified Schulte table (once-twice a day 25–30min

exercise repetition for 7–10 days) was used in the main group.

Traditional (black-and-white) Schulte tables were applied in con-

trol group. Training efficiency in themain group 2.1 times exceeded

this in control group. Thus, the main group respondent’s ability for

high operation speed in attention (average evaluation) was reached

after the 3-day training while in the control group–by 6th day. Con-

siderably quicker the main group could demonstrate the ability for

panoramic perception of traffic lights color analogues and identi-

fication of ordinal numbers in modified Schulte table. It has been

established that modification of Schulte tables improves intensity,

volume, concentration, stability, distractability of attention and

mobilization of memory.

Conclusions

The elaborated method allows to concentrate at

information aspects of traffic, isolate the external stimuli, con-

trol the own activity in anti-accident paradigm and traffic

safety.

Disclosure of interest

The authors have not supplied their decla-

ration of competing interest.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.1341

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Cognitive characteristics of unipolar

(major depressive disorder) and

bipolar depression

B. Suciu

1 ,

, R . P

aunescu

2 , I. M

iclutia

2

1

Emergency Clinical County Hospital for Children, Psychiatry,

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

2

UMF “Iuliu Hatieganu”, Neurosciences, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Corresponding author.

Introduction

Impairment in cognitive performance is an impor-

tant characteristic in many psychiatric illnesses, such as Bipolar

Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder. Initially, cognitive dys-

functions were considered to be present only in acute depressive

episodes and to improve after symptoms recovered. Reports

have described persistent cognitive deficits even after significant

improvement of depressive symptoms.

Aims/Objectives

We wanted to understand the dimension of cog-

nitive impairment in unipolar and bipolar depression and also to

underline the differences between cognitive profiles of patients

diagnosed within the two mentioned disorders.

Method

This review examined recent literature about unipolar

and bipolar depression.

Results

Both depressed patients presented cognitive deficits in

several cognitive domains. Different aspects of attention were

altered in both patients but impairment in shifting attention

appeared specific to unipolar disorder while impaired sustained

attention was particular for bipolar disorder. Both types of patients

showed memory deficits that were associated with poor global

functioning. Two recent studies described that bipolar depressed

subjects were more impaired across all cognitive domains than

unipolar depressed subjects on tests assessing verbal memory,

verbal fluency, attention and executive functions. The most consis-

tently deficits were displayed onmeasures of executive functioning

– such as tasks requiring problem solving, planning, decision mak-

ing – suggesting that this cognitive domain is a trait-marker for

depression.

Conclusions

Cognitive deficits are present in both disorders dur-

ing a depressive episode but they display slightly different patterns

of impairment.

Disclosure of interest

The authors have not supplied their decla-

ration of competing interest.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.1342

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Clinical neuroscience and

psychosocial rehabilitation

A.G. Vaccaro

, F. Manfrin , C. Zoppellaro , A. Catania

Comunità TESEO, Crest, Milan, Italy

Corresponding author.

There is a physical world and a world of meanings, symbols and

social relationships. Neuroscience considers brain as a biological

machine. Social science studies the human relationships.

Nowadays we know cerebral processes underlying several aspects

of social behavior.

Cerebral damages or dysfunctions can influence the social behav-

ior, as well as the social experiences can shape the development,

structuring and functioning of the brain and, consequently, condi-

tion the further responses of the individuals to the social events.

Humans are embodied subject. In an objective sense we are bod-

ies with a brain, in a subjective sense we are individuals in a social

world. This is a relevant matter for all themedical sciences, not only

for psychiatry.

The real-life functioning of individuals with schizophrenia shows

deficits in several daily-life abilities, in social relationships and in

the work activities. According to literature and clinical practice,

basic criterions are: bio-psycho-social vulnerability, stressful life

events, coping strategies as well as social and relational compe-

tence.

Neurocognitive activity shows a straight correlation, albeit indi-

rect, with the real-life functioning. Positive symptoms, negative

symptoms and disorganized behavior can considerably influence

the real-life functioning. While social and relational competence,

the general functioning and resilience are protective factors that

can positively condition real-life functioning. Moreover, welfare

services (i.e. assisted job placement; disability subsidies; etc.) and

a good family and social network can considerably influence the

results.

According to the results above, we can affirm the importance to

adopt integrated and personalized therapeutic-rehabilitative pro-

gram for the treatment of schizophrenia and other serious mental

disorders.