To investigate levels of anxiety and depression in pregnant women. Methods: The STAI, SAS and SDS were used for rating the second and third trimester pregnant women and a group of controls. Results: There was no significant difference between the two groups on either the factor score or total score of STAI and SAS (p>0.05). On the other hand, significant group difference was shown on both the factor score and total score of SDS (p<0.01). Conclusion: Pregnant women experienced higher levels of depression than controls.
Objective: To investigate the mental symptoms in the patients with TMJDS. Methods: 55 patients with TMJDS and 39 healthy controls were evaluated by SCL-90, EPQ, SAS and Life Event Scale. Results: Significant differences between the two groups were found on the EPQ-N subscale score, the SAS total score, as well as positive symptoms score, anxiety score and depression score of the SCL-90. The TMJDS patients showed more negative life events than the control group. Conclusion: The present study suggested that there were significant levels of anxiety and depression in the patients with TMJDS. Psychological interventions should be considered in the management of TMJDS.
