MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'The International Journal of Social Psychiatry' source. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:36:05 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5640374&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22271885%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that individual differences in trait shyness and sociability may influence social functioning in stable outpatients with schizophrenia. The results also support the use of the brief trait measures of shyness and sociability in this population. PMID: 22271885 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5640374 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5640374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5602731&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22249464%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This study provides empirical evidence that providing continuous follow-up examinations as aftercare for discharged psychiatric patients significantly reduces the incidence of involuntary readmission. PMID: 22249464 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5602731 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5602731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5602730&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22249465%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The low educational achievement among persons with schizophrenia makes education a potentially important area for interventions targeted at this group. Because gross deficiencies in job skills were common to both patient groups, improvement in job skill levels is an important goal for persons with either of these disorders. PMID: 22249465 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5602730 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5602730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5602732&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22234975%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Instead of more traditional measures of socio-economic position, financial dissatisfaction seems to be associated with depressive symptoms in Finnish adults. PMID: 22234975 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5602732 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5602732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5578622&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22231659%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The effect of enhanced security related to stable employment was strongest among middle-aged women in blue-collar jobs, and the effect of intensive counselling services was strongest among divorced or widowed middle-aged men. PMID: 22231659 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5578622 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5578622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5578626&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22222847%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Most psychiatric inpatients were willing to participate in religious assistance sessions, even those without formal religious affiliations. Patients with lower intrinsic religiosity and schizophrenia tended to request less assistance. We believe the findings of this study can serve to foster discussion on whether psychiatric hospitals should provide a structured religious care service. PMID: 22222847 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5578626 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5578626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5578625&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22222848%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Researchers could improve their assessment of long-stay status of patients with schizophrenia by using a two-level analysis including patient-level and institution-level factors. This study suggests that mental health interventions to reduce the long stay of patients with schizophrenia focus on older male patients, those enrolled in a national medical care aid programme and those admitted to psychiatric hospitals. PMID: 22222848 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5578625 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5578625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5578624&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22222849%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: It is important to ascertain these dilemmas so that these theoretical models can be integrated in clinical practice. PMID: 22222849 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5578624 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5578624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5578627&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22219173%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: It is encouraging is that, for those psychiatric nurses who worked with volunteer service users in the pilot scheme of 'expert user participation', there was a change in view towards positive acceptance about peer specialist involvement in service delivery. The study provides some insight into the potential obstacles to and opportunities in the implementation of peer specialist services in routine psychiatric services in Hong Kong. PMID: 22219173 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5578627 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5578627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5578623&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22222850%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: It can be noted that mental health experts who support paternalism without question must reconsider their previous methods. Above all, the reason why the assumption of dangerousness was not justified in any of the categories of coercion was because coercive intervention used to prevent harm to oneself and others must be very carefully carried out. PMID: 22222850 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5578623 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5578623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5535567&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22156052%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wang J, Zhao X PMID: 22156052 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5535567 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:00:08 +0100 5535567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5535566&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22156053%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22156053 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5535566 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 02:59:58 +0100 5535566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5535563&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22187003%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study emphasizes the importance of taking into account the context in which depressive symptoms occur as it seems that the absence of an appropriate context is what makes people conceptualize them as abnormal. It also raises questions about the lack of face validity of the current diagnostic classification for depressive disorder that exclusively uses descriptive criteria. PMID: 22187003 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5535563 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5535563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5535564&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22169999%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Further research on risk factors for and protective factors against suicide, particularly among the expatriate population, is needed. Epidemiological monitoring of suicide trends at the national level and improvement of UAE suicide statistics would provide useful information for developing suicide prevention strategies. PMID: 22169999 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5535564 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5535564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5535565&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22166256%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Acculturation in immigrants suffering from psychosis could be seen as a process that does not correlate strongly with the severity of the symptomatology but is probably influenced by different set of factors. PMID: 22166256 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5535565 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5535565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5535569&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22131197%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: We believe it is helpful in understanding hikikomori to first understand how the attachment system balances security with exploration and the anxiety associated with novelty and challenge. Finally, we examine implications of the model for intervention, treatment and future research. PMID: 22131197 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5535569 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5535569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5535568&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22131198%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Stigmatization of people with mental illness is still rampant in our community. There is a need for adequate public education about the causes and mode of transmission of mental illness and the treatment options available in the community. PMID: 22131198 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5535568 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5535568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5440028&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22100569%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The similarities in sources of burden between the groups could be explained by a commonality of sociocultural and economic experience, resulting from the successful acculturation and affluence of this British Sikh group. The differences between the groups may be related to enduring cultural factors such as kin support, since larger family groups were associated with low burden in the British Sikh group. The nature of EE in this British Sikh group may explain why it was not associated with burden in this sample. PMID: 22100569 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5440028 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5440028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5440027&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22100570%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Despite a substantial amount of time and money spent on care giving, the informal caregivers perceived the mental aspects of burden as the most troublesome. The informal caregiver burden is considerable and should be taken into account when evaluating effects of health care provided to patients with psychoses. PMID: 22100570 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5440027 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5440027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5440029&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22094722%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Most hikikomori cases can be diagnosed using current diagnostic criteria. Individuals with hikikomori are much worse if they do not seek help. PMID: 22094722 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5440029 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5440029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5380244&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22053075%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Displacement was a significant factor in the manifestations of observed pathology. Displaced women had greater psychiatric morbidity. In addition, the fact that adjustment disorder (a self-limiting disorder form of psychopathology) was more prevalent in the non-displaced group may be a reflection of the findings of overall lesser morbidity in non-displaced women. Hence, women may have to be rehabilitated in their own habitats after major disasters. PMID: 22053075 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5380244 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5380244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5380245&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22016449%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Recommendations for policy change and service initiatives targeted at improving the mental health of female migrant workers are discussed. PMID: 22016449 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5380245 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5380245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5380246&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22013139%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In poor phases of mental illness, patient participation was redefined and weighed against what was perceived to be the patient's best interest. PMID: 22013139 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5380246 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5380246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5380248&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21997765%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Hikikomori may serve as a proxy for a severe form of SAD. Patients with comorbid SAD and hikikomori have lower treatment response rates than those with SAD alone. PMID: 21997765 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5380248 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5380248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5380247&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21997766%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Although PTSS were common in this population, elevating them to a psychiatric construct of PTSD is questionable, when functional impairment and avoidance behaviours were absent. Grief reactions, socio-economic burden, and poor support systems contribute towards PTSS. We highlight the important issues regarding the nosological validity and epidemiology of PTSD in non-Western communities. PMID: 21997766 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5380247 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5380247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313305&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21975848%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Thirunavurakasu M, Thirunavukarasu P, Bhugra D PMID: 21975848 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313305 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5313305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313309&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21971981%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Apart from the initial support for FLEP, the current study also provides some hindsight on the empowerment practice in mental health for Asia, whose sociocultural political contexts are vastly different from that of the developed countries. It remains to be seen whether qualitative data or more stringent research design will yield consistent results and whether FLEP can also work in rural areas. PMID: 21971981 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313309 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5313309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313308&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21971982%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Social support and formalized support should be differentiated in future studies in order to improve preventive intervention efforts after disasters. The reporting of dissatisfaction with social support merits special attention, since this may indicate increased risk for psychological symptoms. PMID: 21971982 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313308 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5313308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313307&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21971983%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These findings, supported in other international studies, underline the importance of behavioural difficulties in childhood for adult outcome, even in an environment of greater service and educational opportunities and access. PMID: 21971983 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313307 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5313307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5313306&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21971984%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Negative symptoms and general psychopathology are the main predictors of quality of life in both patients and their caregivers. PMID: 21971984 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5313306 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5313306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5281496&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21954319%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study points to the suggestion that mental health care staff may hold negative attitudes and beliefs about people with mental illness with tentative implications for treatment of the patient and development and implementation of evidence-based services. Since patients and staff in most respects share these beliefs, it is essential to develop interventions that have an impact on both patients and staff, enabling a more recovery-oriented staff-patient relationship. PMID: 21954319 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5281496 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5281496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5281497&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21948559%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: : Continuity is a dynamic process, influenced significantly by care structures and organizational change. PMID: 21948559 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5281497 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5281497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247409&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21937475%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The underlying concepts of continuity of care derived from users with psychotic disorders appear to be meaningful for users with non-psychotic disorders. Their greater likelihood of experiencing disruptive and distressing care transitions needs to be addressed. PMID: 21937475 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247409 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5247409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5219317&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21911434%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The present study illustrates the importance of the diverse roles that self-construals play in TKS across different generations of the same family constellation in contemporary Japanese culture. PMID: 21911434 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5219317 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5219317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5219318&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21900288%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The results indicating relief for the children are encouraging. PMID: 21900288 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5219318 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5219318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5193106&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21885529%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bhugra D PMID: 21885529 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5193106 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5193106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5193105&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21885530%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21885530 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5193105 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5193105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5193107&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21878468%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Contrary to our expectations, the persons in non-institutional housing reported a lower quality of life and more disability than the homeless people. Future research should clarify whether non-institutional housing in and of itself can improve the well-being of people with schizophrenia. PMID: 21878468 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5193107 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5193107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5193108&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21875903%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that first- and second-generation female migrants are more likely to suffer from depressiveness than non-migrant females. In this model a history of migration is shown to be an independent risk factor for depressiveness. PMID: 21875903 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5193108 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5193108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5176811&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21873292%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Findings from this study suggest that, in terms of psychological distress, having a job is not always better than non-employment, and that specific non-employment situations associate differently with psychological distress. PMID: 21873292 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5176811 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5176811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5176810&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21873293%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The caregivers of both bipolar affective disorder and schizophrenia appraise the caregiving negatively, while at the same time appraising some positive aspects of it. Caregivers of schizophrenia patients appraise caregiving more negatively than those of bipolar affective disorder patients. PMID: 21873293 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5176810 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5176810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157524&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21859769%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Mental health legislation is used disproportionately in areas with high levels of relative deprivation. The results have implications for regional allocation of funding for mental health and social services to support community-based care. Further research is needed to explore other factors that may account for the regional variation. PMID: 21859769 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157524 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5157524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141670&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21831906%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The study provides culture-specific perspectives on the causation of illness and explores a sensitive and personal matter of perceived family risk in an Indian sample. It emphasizes the need to further explore the perceptions of family risk in a given cultural context. PMID: 21831906 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141670 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5141670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141669&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21831907%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Self-stigmatizing women who feel depressed could knowingly decide to keep their depression secret with the hope of avoiding loss. PMID: 21831907 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141669 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5141669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141671&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21828175%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: For anti-stigma interventions to be effective, they should be continuously delivered to students throughout the school years and allow for an interaction between students and patients. Health promotion programmes might be an appropriate context for incorporating such interventions. PMID: 21828175 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141671 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5141671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141673&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21821632%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The 6% prevalence of women at risk of peripartum depression in our study, which is similar to other such studies, is significant and hence maternal mental health assessment should be made a part of routine antenatal and postnatal care. PMID: 21821632 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141673 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5141673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5141672&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21821633%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: These results suggest that there are differences in body image between rural and urban women. Results are discussed in relation to the promotion of positive body image, particularly in developing societies where health care resources may be limited. PMID: 21821633 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5141672 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5141672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5104226&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21813479%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Pathways to CMHCs are complex and influenced by many factors. Non-medical pathways to care seem to be frequent among migrants in Italy. More attention should be paid to developing psychiatric consultation liaison models that also encompass the social services and voluntary organizations. PMID: 21813479 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5104226 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5104226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5104225&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21813480%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Newell SE, Harries P, Ayers S BACKGROUND: Boredom has been reported as a common experience for service users of acute psychiatric wards. It has been associated with negative mental and physical health. Research has yet to show what factors are associated with boredom proneness within the acute psychiatric population. AIMS: (1) To investigate the distribution of boredom proneness in a population of mentally ill inpatients according to age, gender, diagnosis, Mental Health Act status and length of stay in hospital. (2) To test the hypothesis that boredom proneness is negatively correlated with autonomous activity levels. METHOD: Two self-report questionnaires were used with 55 inpatients of acute psychiatric wards: the Boredom Proneness Scale (Farmer & Sundberg, 1986) and th... The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5104225 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5104225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5104224&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21813481%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The reported vulnerability to suicidal behaviours among the PE as inflation rises underlines the need of effective support strategies for both genders in times of economic downturns. PMID: 21813481 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5104224 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5104224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5104223&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21813482%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In China, the level of socioeconomic development significantly influences the development of professional counselling and psychotherapy services. Important progress is evident in the field; however, the lack of systematic training and the scarcity of professional practitioners remain a challenge. PMID: 21813482 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5104223 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5104223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5104222&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21813483%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: It is possible to identify classes of people with major psychiatric problems who have comparable profiles of individually defined recovery that seem to correspond to phases of recovery. More knowledge of the characteristics of people in different phases of recovery will contribute to more fine-tuned and recovery-oriented health care. PMID: 21813483 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5104222 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5104222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5104221&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21813484%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The relatively poorer psychological well-being among evacuees is largely explained by their continued concerns about the physical health risks stemming from the accident. We suggest that this is due to the long-term, non-resolvable nature of health fears associated with exposure. PMID: 21813484 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5104221 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5104221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5104220&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21813485%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Nigerian home video is a popular electronic media in Nigeria and scenes depicting mental illness are not uncommon. The industry could be harnessed for promoting mental health literacy. PMID: 21813485 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5104220 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5104220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5104219&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21813486%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The active involvement of patients with psychosis in their individual care may be strengthened, particularly when they are not acutely ill and have more experience of their illness. While patients value expertise and respect in interactions with clinicians, they also appreciate a 'personal touch', which may go beyond current notions of professionalism. PMID: 21813486 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5104219 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5104219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5104229&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21807810%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This is the first study to explore the effectiveness of family intervention in a high-expressed emotion context in Catalonia. The findings add weight to the growing literature supporting these interventions in different cultural settings. PMID: 21807810 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5104229 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5104229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5104228&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21807811%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The biomedical model of mental illness does not necessarily dominate the minds of people with mental illness; therefore mental health practitioners should understand and respect their patients' explanatory models in order to enlist their trust and compliance. PMID: 21807811 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5104228 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5104228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5104227&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21807812%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Every effort needs to be made to minimize these arbitrary attitudes to prevent potential negative outcomes. There is still a long way to go in protecting the rights of people diagnosed with mental illness. PMID: 21807812 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5104227 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5104227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5009371&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21724657%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Factors associated with frequently admitted patients should be identified in order to establish more effective strategies for preventing relapse. PMID: 21724657 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5009371 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5009371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5009372&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21719515%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Psychiatric education can either reinforce stigmatization or reduce it. Therefore, detailed analyses of educational domains that reinforce stigma will be the starting point for anti-stigma action. PMID: 21719515 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5009372 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5009372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5009373&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21712301%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Implementing effective programmes to combat stigma in the curriculum of medical residents appears to be needed. PMID: 21712301 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5009373 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5009373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4962617&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21693485%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Based on personal perceptions and experiences, mental health service users have interpreted illness and performed the patient role in their own way. PMID: 21693485 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4962617 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4962617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4962616&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21693486%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Gender role may be important to the expression of antisocial behaviour, but does not influence somatic symptoms. Current findings underscore the need to consider that observed sex differences in antisocial behaviour might actually be affected by gender role, and highlight the importance of considering societal expectations of male and female behaviour when examining apparent sex differences in behaviour. PMID: 21693486 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4962616 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4962616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4962615&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21693487%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A lifetime prevalence of 5.6% for attempted suicide and self-harm is higher than previous research has suggested. Younger service personnel, those who have experienced adversity in childhood, those with other psychological morbidity, and ex-service personnel are more likely to report self-harm behaviours. PMID: 21693487 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4962615 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4962615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4962618&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21676989%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Compared to other investigated countries, stigmatization processes for persons with schizophrenia do not differ considerably in Serbia, which justifies the implementation of unique anti-stigma programmes and joint upgrading of legal regulations. PMID: 21676989 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4962618 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4962618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4962619&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21665886%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The German version of PAM displayed satisfactory psychometric properties and seems to be a reliable measure for assessing attachment style in individuals with schizophrenia. Validation of PAM led to the finding that only the avoidant attachment style might be a risk factor when building a strong therapeutic relationship in schizophrenia. In future studies, other factors influencing therapeutic relationship should be taken into account. Anxious attachment style may be a risk factor for depression, but it also has an enhancing effect on treatment adherence. PMID: 21665886 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4962619 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4962619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4912877&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21632571%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In this sample, college students from low socioeconomic classes who faced economic difficulties, and students who experienced distress as a result of caste discrimination or caste conflict, and communal unrest, were at a higher risk for suicidal behaviour. PMID: 21632571 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4912877 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4912877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4912880&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21628357%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: We found no evidence to substantiate the hypothesis that ethnic background plays an independent role in emergency compulsory admission. Police referral rather than referral by a GP, and being diagnosed with a psychosis, seemed to be explanatory factors for the high risk of compulsory admission for non-Western immigrants. Infrequent contact with secondary mental healthcare during the previous five years was not found to be consistently associated with a higher risk. PMID: 21628357 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4912880 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4912880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4912879&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21628358%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Emphasis is placed on the unreliability of these findings given the methodological limitations of the studies, and the need for higher-quality research in this area is highlighted. PMID: 21628358 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4912879 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4912879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4912878&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21628359%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that items found in commonly used measures of anxiety and depression symptoms may not equally capture the true levels of these behavioural problems in adolescent males and females. Given the high levels of mental disorders in Chile and the surrounding countries, further attention should be focused on increasing the number of empirical studies examining potential gender differences in the assessment of mental health problems among Latin American populations to better aid our understanding of the phenomenology and determinants of these problems in the region. PMID: 21628359 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4912878 Mon, 30 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4912878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4866104&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21609984%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This study improves the understanding about what types of people with mental illness are treated at these traditional healer centres and gives recommendations that can help in improving the quality of services in these centres. It can probably be used in building bridges of collaboration between these centres and the available mental health and psychiatric services in Sudan, especially at primary healthcare level. PMID: 21609984 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4866104 Mon, 23 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4866104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4866105&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21602221%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The focus in psychiatric treatment research needs to be broadened. In addition to research on the outcome of particular methods and interventions, the common factors also need to be investigated, above all, what is the effect of the quality of the relationship between user and professional. Greater attention needs to be paid, as well, to how helping respective obstructive relationships in psychiatric services arise, are maintained or are modified. PMID: 21602221 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4866105 Thu, 19 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4866105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4866106&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21596730%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Family members of patients who use assisted suicide may hesitate to disclose the manner of death, and the community and societal environment may express strong views concerning the end-of-life decision. This can lead to increased levels of PTSD and CG. PMID: 21596730 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4866106 Wed, 18 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4866106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4814550&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21558295%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: As only some of the self-help measures endorsed by the public are evidence based, more research is needed before promulgating their use. PMID: 21558295 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4814550 Mon, 09 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4814550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4814549&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21558296%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sedky K, Nazir R, Parlapalli R, Lippmann S PMID: 21558296 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4814549 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4814549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4707824&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21447526%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The results of this study stress that psychiatric patients are social actors who are influenced by society at large and its ongoing process of change. Therefore, it is essential to take into account the diversity of occupational and family trajectories when dealing with individuals in therapeutic settings. PMID: 21447526 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4707824 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4707824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4707823&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21447527%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The therapeutic approach in the majority of the studies was along the lines of cognitive behaviour therapy and psychoeducation. All studies reported improvement in at least one parameter. Most of them report improvement in skills and overall functioning. PMID: 21447527 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4707823 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4707823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4652698&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21441278%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Mental vulnerability may be a risk factor for depression. Early identification and treatment of depression are essential for preventing chronic depression, reduced social functioning and disability. Psychiatric interviews should be used to evaluate whether the criteria for depression are fulfilled, but it may furthermore be relevant to identify persons who may be at risk of developing depression in the long term. The possibility of using, for example, the mental vulnerability scale for such purpose should be further investigated. PMID: 21441278 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4652698 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4652698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4652697&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21441279%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The hypothesis that life satisfaction changes are associated with the clinical situation of patients was confirmed. In particular, patients with depressive disorders profited from the psychotherapeutic interventions. PMID: 21441279 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4652697 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4652697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4652696&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21441280%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This partnership facilitated the development of a community-driven intervention that academic researchers acting alone could not realize. To provide depression care to socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals, the intervention must include mitigating solutions to barriers. PMID: 21441280 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4652696 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4652696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4652695&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21441281%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study provides evidence that a population under continuous strain and apprehension, living in unremitting socioeconomic deprivation, is more likely to suffer from major depression. PMID: 21441281 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4652695 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4652695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4652704&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21421635%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The Japanese public might generally have positive and empathetic attitudes towards artwork by people with mental illness. PMID: 21421635 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4652704 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4652704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4652703&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21421636%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Post-disaster intervention and recovery programmes should focus not only on mothers' exposure to natural disasters, but also their pre- and post-natural disaster adversities. They should reach disaster-exposed mothers directly and have an integrated health approach to disrupt continuities of health problems. PMID: 21421636 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4652703 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4652703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4652702&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21421637%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: As in most samples internationally, persecutory was the most common delusion type. Delusion content paralleled sociocultural changes, as has been reported in non-American samples. PMID: 21421637 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4652702 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4652702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4652701&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21421638%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Almost all the family members experienced severe burden initially. Even when symptoms subsided, family members continued to experience burden specifically related to finances. OBJECTIVE: burden was significantly higher than subjective burden. PMID: 21421638 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4652701 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4652701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4652700&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21421639%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: FI provides a solid base for an alliance with the parents and might be a practicable method when parenthood and children are discussed with psychiatric patients. PMID: 21421639 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4652700 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4652700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4652699&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21421640%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: PWMI should be encouraged to seek support within their community and to develop a positive image of their ingroup. PMID: 21421640 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4652699 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4652699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4585094&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21343209%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Carswell K, Blackburn P, Barker C There is growing evidence of the impact of post-migration factors on the mental health of refugees. To date, few UK studies have been conducted. PMID: 21343209 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4585094 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4585094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4585093&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21343210%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Schnitzer G, Loots G, Escudero V, Schechter I The study of the pathways into care as a social process subject to a wide range of influences is needed to build appropriate and effective mental health services for culturally diverse societies. PMID: 21343210 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4585093 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4585093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4585097&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21339234%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Transportation time and treatment options have greater utility than other factors, and a combination of psychotherapy and medication is the most preferred treatment option despite having the highest treatment costs. Efforts to overcome these effects could help increase depression treatment preferences. PMID: 21339234 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4585097 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4585097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4585096&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21339235%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Limited information about and generally negative attitudes towards ECT were found in the general population of the Chuvash Republic. Gender, age, education level, employment in the health industry, and information source were found to be the determining factors in the knowledge of and attitudes towards ECT. PMID: 21339235 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4585096 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4585096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4585095&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21339236%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Despite a stream of debate in editorial columns and letters pages, it is unclear whether terminological use is important to the people who use mental health services. Preference is the sole outcome investigated empirically. METHOD: ological rigour of extant study findings is largely questionable. Generalization and interpretation from included studies should be approached very cautiously. PMID: 21339236 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4585095 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4585095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4476417&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21307085%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The high prevalence rate of comorbid anxiety and depressive diorders in non-Western immigrants in the Netherlands necessitates assesssment and treatment of both disorders. There was no indication of a - culturally influenced - stronger overlap between anxiety and depressive disorders in non-Western immigrants in the Netherlands. PMID: 21307085 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4476417 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4476417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4476416&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21307086%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Campaigns to improve the mental health literacy of Chinese-speaking Australians must take into account the gender differences between male and female Chinese-speaking Australians so that culturally relevant and gender-specific education programmes can be developed. PMID: 21307086 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4476416 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4476416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4411906&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21242172%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Attention to children/young people and their parents/carers' expectations of services is needed to improve therapeutic relationships and engagement. Improvement in mental health literacy and practitioners' guidance is required to allow service users to set realistic and achievable treatment goals. PMID: 21242172 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4411906 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4411906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4346965&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21220353%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The central theme to emerge from the qualitative data was that agoraphobia is a clinical condition that has a close relationship to Chinese cultural factors. 'Fear of making others worried and being a burden to others' is a new concept in agoraphobia worthy of further study. PMID: 21220353 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4346965 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4346965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4346967&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21177704%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Functional somatic complaints are more prevalent in patients with higher severity of depression, high somato-sensory amplification and less alexithymia. There is no correlation of functional somatic complaints with level of anxiety and hypochondriacal worry. PMID: 21177704 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4346967 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4346967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4346966&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21177705%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The prevalence of personality disorders among the psychiatric outpatients was low compared to most of the research literature reporting clinically diagnosed personality disorders. The differences between the borderline and anxious-avoidant personality disorder subjects were largely explained by interrelated demographic variables. PMID: 21177705 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4346966 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4346966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4221785&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21118855%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Based on the responses of the present two samples, it was concluded that those who consider themselves as religious experienced greater well-being. PMID: 21118855 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4221785 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4221785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4202960&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21106602%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: and conclusions: Most of the quantitative literature focuses on the many risks and negative outcomes for children. However, qualitative studies suggest positive outcomes such as strong parent-child relationships, which demand further attention both in research and in practice. PMID: 21106602 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4202960 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4202960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4202959&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21106603%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The psychiatrists in Greece who perform mental health assessments under the Greek Mental Health Law admit the majority of individuals. They also accept the presence of a police officer during the assessment more often than expected. This issue needs immediate addressing by means of better training and support of psychiatrists. PMID: 21106603 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4202959 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4202959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4202958&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21106604%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study provides an important independent replication of the association between poor sleep and loneliness. However, the mechanism underlying this link remains unclear. A theoretically plausible mechanism for this link, lifestyle regularity, does not explain the relationship between loneliness and poor sleep. The nexus between loneliness and poor sleep is unlikely to be broken by altering the social rhythm of patients who present with poor sleep and loneliness. PMID: 21106604 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4202958 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4202958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4202961&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21098622%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Internalization of stigma, disempowerment and loss of self-esteem are not inevitable consequences for all individuals with a mental illness. Nevertheless, perceived stigma is significantly associated with social withdrawal and experienced discrimination. PMID: 21098622 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4202961 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4202961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4187268&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21088033%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Practitioners and policy makers need to be aware of the consequences of polygamy on first wives and on society as whole. PMID: 21088033 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4187268 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4187268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4187267&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21088034%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Caregivers of patients with schizophrenia experience immense burden. Public health education as well as targeted interventions in the area of employment, financial and other support for persons with mental disorders would help to ameliorate this burden. PMID: 21088034 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4187267 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4187267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4187266&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21088035%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Beliefs about social appropriateness, danger and prognosis, which have implications for likely costs and benefits of interaction, are more likely to mediate differences in social distance towards the disorders than beliefs concerning causation or continuity with normal experience. PMID: 21088035 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4187266 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4187266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4187265&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21088036%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: McClintock K, Mellsop G, Moeke-Maxwell T, Merry S Within the health research context, indigenous people globally have a commitment to provide their own solutions. Māori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa (New Zealand) value the traditional Pōwhiri process of engagement and participation in mental health research. The practices and protocols within the Pōwhiri process (use in the Doctorate of Philosophy (2010) and Auckland University) are premised on the notion of respect and positive relationships between the tangata whenua (hosts or research participants) and manuwhiri (guests or researchers). This paper briefly describes the Pōwhiri process, which may be a model applicable to research with other indigenous cultures. PMID: 21088036 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] ... The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4187265 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4187265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4187264&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21088037%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Changes in employment rates influence suicide mortality in many European countries. Factors that increase suicide mortality include lack of confidence in employment status and unemployed people's expectations of insufficient income and low living standards. Suicidal behaviour is more strongly related to attitudes linked with employment status among males than females. In Eastern Europe the status of being unemployed is feared more, and people rely more on the government. PMID: 21088037 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4187264 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4187264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4187269&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21078682%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Spiritual attributions of cause and previous consultation with traditional healers may delay entry to psychiatric care and thereby negatively impact on prognosis of FEP. This highlights the importance of mental health education and developing a positive collaborative relationship with traditional healers, especially in low- and middle-income countries. PMID: 21078682 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4187269 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4187269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4155509&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21059630%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: There are marked ethnic inequities not only between white British and black women, but also between white British and white other women in experiences of acute admission. Differences between groups in help-seeking behaviours in a crisis may contribute to explaining differences in rates of compulsory admission. PMID: 21059630 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4155509 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4155509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4089313&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20965946%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Common mental disorders caseness as to ICD-10 provides evidence for the clinical nature of occupational mental health phenomena. There were strong associations between some demographic and work- and health-related factors. PMID: 20965946 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4089313 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:05:06 +0100 4089313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4012359&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20851827%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Experience of parental divorce in childhood is not an indicator of adult psychiatric or somatic need of care. PMID: 20851827 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4012359 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4012359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4012358&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20851828%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The study found that black patients were less satisfied with specific aspects of treatment, particularly medication, but were equally satisfied with nursing and social care. Understanding the reasons behind this may improve the acceptability of psychiatric care to black minority ethnic groups. PMID: 20851828 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4012358 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4012358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4012357&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20851829%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Psychiatric consultation services to migrants could be made more effective by enhancing: (a) cultural competence, through cultural mediator involvement; and (b) social support from the first psychiatric contact. These two characteristics of psychiatric consultation could be developed from resources ordinarily present in the context of a CMHC and could then become a cost-effective strategy for addressing mental health needs among first-generation immigrants. PMID: 20851829 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4012357 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4012357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3973829&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20841336%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: To be most effective, programmes and strategies for children and youth in street situations in developing countries should target both their health and social needs. PMID: 20841336 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3973829 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3973829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3973830&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20833705%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Research conducted with an interpreter is a complex undertaking. Solely relying on checklists to improve methodological rigour can result in a false sense of the material's validity. PMID: 20833705 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3973830 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3973830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3956773&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20826496%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The majority of psychiatrists described having been victims of verbal and physical assaults although half perceived aggression and violence as a normal part of their job. Levels of reporting of violence were very low in the context of this study. Studies such as this provide evidence to inform the development of improved management of violence and may encourage psychiatrists to report violence. PMID: 20826496 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3956773 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3956773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3956772&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20826497%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Self-esteem is associated with global functional outcome at six months but not with remission of symptoms. Efforts should be made to provide interventions that may improve low self-esteem in the attempt to influence functional outcome. PMID: 20826497 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3956772 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3956772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3956768&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20826498%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that gender differences in perception of stressors and reactions to stressors are similar to previous studies conducted all over the world. Interventions can be developed to help students better cope with stress. Conducting specific stress-training programmes for male and female students will help in reducing stress levels. PMID: 20826498 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3956768 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3956768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3956767&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20826499%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The results of this study suggest that with additional interviewer training, the CAN is a relatively reliable instrument for assessing the needs of youths with severe mental illness. PMID: 20826499 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3956767 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3956767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3956766&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20826503%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bhugra D PMID: 20826503 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3956766 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3956766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3956765&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20826504%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Malagón A, Alvaro P, Córcoles D, Martín-López LM, Bulbena A PMID: 20826504 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3956765 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3956765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3825850&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20663798%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Efforts to create a good working atmosphere, with the readiness to provide mutual support and the pursuit of joint values and objectives within a hospital, may reduce the development of, or even prevent, emotional exhaustion in clinicians. PMID: 20663798 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3825850 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3825850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3825873&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20650976%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results confirm that relatives of patients with schizophrenia should receive psychoeducational interventions, particularly in Italy where family involvement in schizophrenia care is particularly frequent. PMID: 20650976 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3825873 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3825873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3825872&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20659963%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study advocates the importance of evaluating empowerment in supported employment research and practice. The findings suggest the importance of taking into account not only monetary aspects of having a job but also social and psychological aspects such as empowerment, reduction in experienced stigma and community integration. PMID: 20659963 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3825872 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3825872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3825871&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20659964%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Use of medication may need to be constantly revised to match self-perceived progress of reconnecting with life. PMID: 20659964 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3825871 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3825871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3825852&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20659965%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Recovery can occur in any one or all of the three dimensions and thus can be complete or partial. It is important to ask, therefore: recovery from what, recovery of what, and recovery to what? PMID: 20659965 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3825852 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3825852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742817&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20610463%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The results suggest that user involvement at the departmental level needs to be addressed in future efforts to promote user involvement in CMHCs. PMID: 20610463 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742817 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3742817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742816&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20610464%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The students' attitudes may change favourably owing to, at least in part, psychiatric training. PMID: 20610464 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742816 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3742816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742823&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20603266%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Ideas about what constitutes recovery need to take account of patients' views and experience in order to emphasize therapeutic optimism rather than pessimism, and to inform treatment contexts and the views of medical staff. PMID: 20603266 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742823 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3742823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742822&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20603267%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Borderline individuals seeking treatment at Italian public psychiatric centres may show some improvement in BPD psychopathology over a two-year follow-up; however, the remission rate seems to be lower than that found in North American samples. Furthermore, outcome predictors overlap only partially with those detected by North American studies. PMID: 20603267 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742822 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3742822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742821&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20603268%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The findings of structural equation modelling supports the main hypothesis that residents' perceived community participation directly and indirectly (through collective family functioning and mental health service use) reduces mental health risks (both PTSD and depressive symptoms) of tsunami-affected mothers after controlling for pre-tsunami family adversities. In addition, the results show that residents' perceived community participation buffers the influence of trauma exposure on PTSD symptom levels of mothers. The identification of specific social and family processes that relate to mental health can be useful for post-disaster interventions and recovery programmes. PMID: 20603268 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychia... The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742821 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3742821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742820&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20603269%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Future studies of social functioning in depression need to differentiate its various aspects. PMID: 20603269 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742820 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3742820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742819&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20603270%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Neutral face misidentification was a unique emotion-processing deficit in the schizophrenic group. Their increase in punitive behaviours in the neutral face condition might confuse their family members and trigger more expressed emotion from them, thus increasing the risk of relapse. Family members might display more happy faces to promote positive relationships with patients. PMID: 20603270 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742819 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3742819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742818&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20603271%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The preliminary theory suggests that the moderation of fear and control may impact on relationships with voices. Actively engaging with voices to understand their subjective meaning may be beneficial. Promoting a positive self-concept and connecting with communities who value and accept voice-hearing experiences may be particularly important. PMID: 20603271 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742818 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3742818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3722254&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20591922%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A higher prevalence of mental disturbance and attendance at mental health services by the homosexual group was verified, when compared to the control. The negative impact on the mental health of homosexuals as a result of discrimination in the Brazilian socio-cultural context is suggested. PMID: 20591922 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3722254 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3722254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3722253&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20591923%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The study reveals that men had better knowledge, beliefs and attitudes towards mental illness than women. Most of the women were afraid and not willing to keep friendships with the mentally ill. The results of this study underline the importance of information in changing people's attitude towards mental illness. Recognition of common mental disorders was very poor in men and women. PMID: 20591923 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3722253 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3722253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3582845&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20472661%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kingdon D, Afghan S, Arnold R, Faruqui R, Friedman T, Jones I, Jones P, Lloyd K, Nicholls D, O'Neill T, Qurashi I, Ramzan A, Series H, Staufenberg E, Brugha T A diagnostic system for ICD-11 is proposed which commences with broad reorganization and simplification of the current categories and the use of clinically relevant specifiers. Such changes have implications for the positioning of diagnostic groups and lead to a range of possibilities for improving terminology and the juxtaposition of individual conditions. The development of ICD-11 provides the first opportunity in almost two decades to improve the validity and reliability of the international classification system. Widespread change in broad categories and criteria cannot be justified by research that has emerged since... The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3582845 Thu, 13 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3582845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3539169&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20444962%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Morgan J, Lowe J, Lowe L, Rathod S PMID: 20444962 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3539169 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3539169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3522951&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20430820%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of patients who failed to reach diagnostic criteria for a mental disorder in this health service is similar to other studies, in spite of the filter provided by primary care. Many individuals without a diagnosable mental disorder received treatment both in primary care and in the mental health service. PMID: 20430820 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3522951 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3522951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3522950&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20430821%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Borschmann R, Moran P PMID: 20430821 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3522950 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3522950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3476236&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20388718%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The incidence of separate discharge is lower than in other studies. Potential reasons for this difference are discussed. Further work must be conducted to understand the social inequities and regional differences in social service intervention during perinatal psychiatric admission and determine if parenting outcomes can be improved in women at risk of separation. PMID: 20388718 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3476236 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3476236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3476235&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20388719%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Ethnicity and migration influence susceptibility and response to psychotic illness in a number of distinct and interacting ways depending both on the host country and the country of origin. Understanding the pathways can help to protect the health of immigrants. PMID: 20388719 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3476235 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3476235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3457233&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20378660%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The STORI can be used to measure recovery concepts in the UK. However, it does not measure the five-stage model on which it was based. A three-stage model of recovery might best form the basis of future recovery research. PMID: 20378660 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3457233 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3457233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3457232&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20378661%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The protection against depression afforded by immigrant and visible minority status in Canada appears to depend on contextual factors, notably the percentage of immigrants in the region. Future work should seek to better characterize the experiences of visible minorities in different settings. PMID: 20378661 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3457232 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3457232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3457231&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20378662%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Each of these scales has its own characteristics and should be used in accordance with research purposes. PMID: 20378662 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3457231 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3457231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429656&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20354067%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Contextual interventions for the prevention and treatment of depressive symptoms and psychological distress can be effective, though very limited data exist in this field. Policy implications include a greater emphasis on improving context to decrease depression and other mental disorders. PMID: 20354067 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429656 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3429656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429655&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20354068%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Self-stigma is a common phenomenon in psychiatric outpatients in this environment. The present anti-stigma programmes must extend to regions of sub-Saharan Africa and incorporate self-stigma as a matter of priority. PMID: 20354068 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429655 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3429655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3382894&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20233895%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The website www.sommarregn.se has the potential to work as an empowering self-help instrument online, representing a viable medium to help relatives cope. Its usability can be enhanced through further development. PMID: 20233895 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3382894 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3382894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3362885&cid=s_38195_172_f&fid=38195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20223778%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The results are indicative of a long-lasting (though gradually fading) cross-generational traumatizing effect of the discussed events. Clinicians having to deal with patients belonging to cultural or ethnic groups that suffered persecutions in the past should take into account the probable effects caused by a traumatransmission mechanism. PMID: 20223778 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The International Journal of Social Psychiatry) The International Journal of Social Psychiatry journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3362885 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3362885