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The relationship between the comorbidity of depression with problems in psychosocial functioning and the severity of suicidal ideation
- Authors:
- NUGENT William R., WILLIAMS Mona
- Journal article citation:
- Social Service Review, 75(4), December 2001, pp.581-604.
- Publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
This study investigates the relationship between comorbidity of depression with other problems in personal or interpersonal functioning and severity of suicidal ideation. A number of variables are used as covariates, and a number of mechanism variables are included as a means to control for possible biases introduced by missing data. Results suggest that the interactive comorbidity of depression and problems with self-esteem is a significant predictor of severity of suicidal ideation, that this relationship differs across men and women, and that the interactive comorbidity of depression with aggression and with alcohol abuse are significant predictors of severity of suicidal ideation.
Psychiatric co-morbidity in caregivers and children involved in maltreatment: a pilot research study with policy implications
- Authors:
- de BELLIS Michael D., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 25(7), July 2001, pp.923-944.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
... group of 46 sociodemographically, similar nonmaltreating families, including one proband healthy child and adolescent subject (22 males, 22 females). Mothers of maltreated children exhibited a significantly greater lifetime incidence of anxiety disorders (especially post-traumatic stress disorder), mood disorders, alcohol and/or substance abuse or dependence disorder, suicide attempts and comorbidity witnessing domestic violence and/or sexual abuse), mood disorders, suicidal ideation and attempts, and disruptive disorders. Most maltreated children (72%) suffered from comorbidity involving both emotional and behavioral regulation disorders. Concludes that families involved in maltreatment manifest significant histories of psychiatric comorbidity. Policies which target identification and treatment of comorbidity may contribute to breaking the intergenerational transmission of maltreatment.
Nicotine, alcohol and drug dependence and psychiatric comorbidity: results of a national household survey
- Authors:
- FARRELL Michael, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 179, November 2001, pp.432-437.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This study aims to report on consumption patterns of and dependence on nicotine, alcohol and non-prescribed drugs and to report on the levels of psychiatric morbidity in these groups. A national household study of psychiatric morbidity was conducted in England and Wales. This research compares the levels of psychiatric morbidity in the non-dependent and the nicotine-, alcohol- and drug-dependent cases. Results found twelve per cent of the non-dependent population were assessed as having any psychiatric disorder compared with 22% of the nicotine-dependent, 30% of the alcohol-dependent and 45% of the drug-dependent population. Concludes that there is a clear relationship between dependence on nicotine, alcohol and drugs and other psychiatric morbidity.
Co-morbidity of depression with physical illnesses: a review of the literature
- Author:
- MARTIN Fiona
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 4(12), August 2001, pp.405-408.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Reviews the literature on incidence of comorbid depression and its identification and calls for greater awareness on the part of the primary health care team to ensure patients in their care are recognised at the earliest opportunity and offered appropriate treatment.
Comorbid substance abuse and mental illness: diagnosis and treatment
- Authors:
- HILARSKI Carolyn, WODARSKI John S.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 1(1), 2001, pp.105-119.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Reviews literature concerning assessment and treatment of comorbid substance abuse and mental illness. Currently, comorbidity is under-diagnosed and dually diagnosed clients are under-served. Those clients who are so diagnosed are most often offered dichotomous parallel or serial interventions. However, research suggests that an integrated approach is preferable. Enhanced training of mental health and substance abuse professionals is urgently needed as is further research concerning the efficacy of various treatment modalities. Improved identification and treatment of comorbidity may reduce the revolving door effect among these individuals and thereby lower health care costs.