OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ITALIAN SOCIETY OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY Journal of Editor-in-chief: Alessandro Rossi VOL. 25 - 2019 NUMBER Cited in: EMBASE - Excerpta Medica Database • Index Copernicus • PsycINFO • SCOPUS • Google Scholar • Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), a new edition of Web of Science Periodico trimestrale POSTE ITALIANE SpA - Spedizione in Abbonamento Postale - D.L. 353/2003 conv.in L.27/02/2004 n°46 art.1, comma 1, DCB PISA - Aut. Trib. di Pisa n. 9 del 03/06/95 - June ISSN 2284-0249 (Print) di Pisa n. ISSN 2499-6904 (Online) Trib. Aut. DCB PISA - comma 1, L.27/02/2004 n°46 art.1, 353/2003 conv.in Abbonamento Postale - D.L. SpA - Spedizione in Periodico trimestrale POSTE ITALIANE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ITALIAN SOCIETY OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY Journal of Editor-in-chief: Alessandro Rossi International Editorial Board D. La Barbera (University of Palermo, Italy) D. Baldwin (University of Southampton, UK) M. Maj (University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy) D. Bhugra (Emeritus Professor, King’s College, London, UK) P. Rocca (University of Turin, Italy) J.M. Cyranowski (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA) R. Roncone (University of L’Aquila, Italy) V. De Luca (University of Toronto, Canada) A. Rossi (University of L’Aquila, Italy) B. Dell’Osso (“Luigi Sacco” Hospital, University of Milan, Italy) E. Sacchetti (University of Brescia, Italy) A. Fagiolini (University of Siena, Italy) P. Santonastaso (University of Padova, Italy) N. Fineberg (University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK) S. Scarone (University of Milan, Italy) A. Fiorillo (University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy) A. Siracusano (University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy) B. Forresi (Sigmund Freud Privat Universität Wien GmbH, Milan, Italy) E. Smeraldi (Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy) T. Ketter (Professor Emeritus, Stanford University, Stanford, USA) A. Vita (ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy) G. Maina (University “San Luigi Gonzaga”, Turin, Italy) V. Manicavasagar (Black Dog Institute, Randwick, Australia) Italian Society of Psychopathology P. Monteleone (University of Salerno, Italy) Executive Council D. Mueller (University of Toronto, Canada) President: A. Rossi • Past President: A. Siracusano S. Pallanti (Stanford University Medical Center, USA) Secretary: E. Aguglia •Treasurer: S. Galderisi C. Pariante (King’s College, London, UK) Councillors: M. Biondi, B. Carpiniello, M. Di Giannantonio, C.A. Altamura, J. Parnas (University of Copenhagen, Denmark) E. Sacchetti, A. Fagiolini, M. Amore, P. Monteleone, P. Rocca S. Pini (University of Pisa, Italy) P. Rucci (“Alma Mater Studiorum” University of Bologna, Italy) Founders: Giovanni B. Cassano, Paolo Pancheri N. Sartorius (Emeritus Professor, University of Geneva, Switzerland) J. Treasure (King’s College, London, UK) Editorial Assistant: Francesca Pacitti, Milena Mancini Managing Editor: Patrizia Alma Pacini Advisory Board E. 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Di Giannantonio (University of Chieti, Italy) EMBASE - Excerpta Medica Database • Index Copernicus A. Favaro (University of Padova, Italy) S. Galderisi, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Naples, Italy) PsycINFO • SCOPUS • Google Scholar • Emerging Sources Citation Index P. Girardi (Sapienza, University of Rome, Italy) (ESCI), a new edition of Web of Science Contents Editorial The link between happiness and psychopathology D. Talevi, A. Rossi ..............................................................................................................................................49 Original articles Mediating role of lack of support for the relationship between extraversion and sense of loneliness in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and parents of children with intellectual disability T. Gosztyła, A. Prokopiak .................................................................................................................................... 51 Obsessive-compulsive symptoms and schizophrenia spectrum disorders: the impact on clinical and psychopathological features. A descriptive study on acute inpatients G. Menculini, P.M. Balducci, L. Attademo, F. Bernardini, E. Lucarini, P. Moretti, R. Quartesan, A. Raballo, A. Tortorella ......................................................................................................................................58 Effect on post-stroke anxiety and depression of an early neuropsychological and behavioural treatment V. Lenzo, A. Geraci, A. Filastro, M.C. Quattropani..............................................................................................63 Review Quantum neurobiological view to mental health problems and biological psychiatry S. Tarlacı .............................................................................................................................................................70 Assessment and instruments in psychopathology Inter-rater reliability and psychometric characteristics of the Italian version of the Cognitive Assessment Interview (CAI) D. Palumbo, P. Bucci, A. Mucci, D. Pietrafesa, G.M. Giordano, A. Vignapiano, S. Galderisi ............................85 The Karolinska Interpersonal Violence Scale, Italian version D. Talevi, F. Pacitti, S. Parnanzone, C. Crescini, A. Lucaselli, M. Costa, R. Rossi ........................................... 115 Case report Psychosis exacerbation following group A Streptococcal pharyngitis: an immune-mediated phenomenon? A case report C. Niolu, G. Albergo, M. Ribolsi, G. Lisi, A. Siracusano...................................................................................120 VOLUME 25 - JUNE 2019 2 JOURNAL OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY Editorial 2019;25:49-50 D. Talevi, A. Rossi Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences (DISCAB), University of L’Aquila, Italy The link between happiness and psychopathology Why happiness? Health is a dynamic “state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. It is a basic human right, not seen as the final goal of human existence, but a resource for living a full life in society. Most of the scientific approaches adheres to the “disease model” of the mind, focusing on what makes human beings unhealthy. On the other hand, “Positive psychology” turned attention to qualities of optimal experience, including happiness 1. The pursuit of happiness has been con- sidered an essential human right since antiquity and its importance is not a new concept in anthropological sciences. The pursuit of happiness has been confined as an object of philosophical investigation until the 50s of the last century. During those years an array of humanist scholars underwent empiri- cal studies that emphasized happiness as an important issue within the con- cept of health, since it helps produce wellbeing that fits the WHO definition of health. Moreover, happiness is recognized as an important concern in global public policy. Given that the objective of governments is to improve people’s well-being, experts in education, development and economy stated that hap- piness, or related indices of wellbeing, might represent a more efficient and holistic indicator of quality of life and social progress than Gross Domestic Product (GDP). GDP relates just to the economic aspect of life; subjective well-being, in contrast, takes into account both economic and noneconomic concerns, including health, family, community and work. Although wealth and happiness were found to be correlated 2, the relation is not linear. Social in- equality seems to lead to differences in quality of life and health more than income in itself. Depression is supposed to be the most disabling disease in the world in 2030, leading to higher rates of mortality and lost productivity per person. Turning the question on its head, might it be more useful to promote health by promoting happiness, instead of treating depression? What is happiness? Happiness can be defined as a fundamental lasting affect characterized by preponderance of positive over negative emotions and presence of © Copyright by Pacini Editore Srl life satisfaction, social engagement, and objectives in life. The concept encompasses three elements: evaluative, hedonic, and eudaimonic 3. The OPEN ACCESS first concerns wellbeing-life satisfaction. The hedonic aspect focuses on seeking positive feelings and avoidance of the negative ones. The eu- daimonic feature is about having a sense of meaning and purpose in life. The pursuit of happiness guides human behavior and enhances the de- Correspondence velopment of personal resources useful