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The devil is in the detail: partnerships between psychiatry and faith-based organisations
- Authors:
- LEAVEY Gerard, KING Michael
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 191(8), August 2007, pp.97-98.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Clergy continue to have a central role in many communities and the utility of their involvement in the care of people with mental health problems is increasingly argued. However, there has been a failure to examine the form and parameters of partnerships between faith-based organisations and psychiatry.
Prevalence of common mental disorders in general practice attendees across Europe
- Authors:
- KING Michael, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 192(5), May 2008, pp.362-367.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Unselected attendees to general practices in the UK, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Estonia and The Netherlands were assessed for major depression, panic syndrome and other anxiety syndrome. Prevalence of DSM–IV major depression, other anxiety syndrome and panic syndrome was compared between the UK and other countries after taking account of differences in demographic factors and practice consultation rates. Prevalence was estimated in 2344 men and 4865 women. The highest prevalence for all disorders occurred in the UK and Spain, and lowest in Slovenia and The Netherlands. Men aged 30–50 and women aged 18–30 had the highest prevalence of major depression; men aged 40–60 had the highest prevalence of anxiety, and men and women aged 40–50 had the highest prevalence of panic syndrome. Demographic factors accounted for the variance between the UK and Spain but otherwise had little impact on the significance of observed country differences. These results add to the evidence for real differences between European countries in prevalence of psychological disorders and show that the burden of care on general practitioners varies markedly between countries.
Sexual molestation of males: associations with psychological disturbance
- Authors:
- KING Michael, COXELL Adrian, MEZEY Gillian
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 181, August 2002, pp.153-157.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Reports on a study to investigate whether sexual abuse in men is a significant predictor of psychological problems. A sample of men attending general practice took part in a computerised interview about sexual abuse as children or adults. Results found that men who reported child sexual abuse were more likely to report psychological disturbance. Men who reported sexual abuse in adulthood were more likely to have experienced a psychological disorder, but self-harm was the single most likely problem to occur. Men reporting 'consenting' sexual experiences when aged under 16 years were also more likely to report acts of self harm.
A systematic review of mental disorder, suicide, and deliberate self harm in lesbian, gay and bisexual people
- Authors:
- KING Michael, et al
- Journal article citation:
- BMC Psychiatry, 8(70), August 2008, Online only
- Publisher:
- BioMed Central
- Place of publication:
- London
A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to find out the prevalence of mental disorder, substance misuse, suicide, suicidal ideation and deliberate self harm in lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people. Twenty five studies, mostly cross-sectional studies from the USA, met the selection criteria and were included in the review. Data from 20 studies was included in a meta-analysis. The evidence suggests that, compared to heterosexual controls, lesbian, gay and bisexual (LBG) people are at higher risk of all of the outcomes studied. The evidence is limited by the small number of studies for each outcome measured.
Mental health and quality of life of gay men and lesbians in England and Wales
- Authors:
- KING Michael, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 183(12), December 2003, pp.552-558.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The aim was to To compare psychological status, quality of life and use of mental health services by lesbians and gay men with heterosexual people. Cross-sectional study was made in England and Wales using 'snowball' sampling. Participants: 656 gay men, 505 heterosexual men, 430 lesbians and 588 heterosexual women. Gay men were more likely than heterosexual men to score above threshold on the Clinical Interview Schedule, indicating greater levels of psychological distress (RR 1.24, 95% CI 1.07-1.43), as were lesbians compared with heterosexual women (RR 1.30, 95% CI 1.11-1.52). Gay men and lesbians were more likely than heterosexuals to have consulted a mental health professional in the past, deliberately harmed themselves and used recreational drugs. Lesbians were more likely to have experienced verbal and physical intimidation and to consume more alcohol than heterosexual women. Awareness of mental health issues for gay men and lesbians should become a standard part of training for mental health professionals, who need to be aware of the potential for substance misuse and self-harm in this group and of the discrimination experienced by many lesbians.
Incidence of psychotic illness in London: comparison of ethnic groups
- Authors:
- KING Michael, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 29.10.94, 1994, pp.1115-1119.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Compares the annual incidence of psychosis in people from different ethnic groups as defined in the 1991 census. Concludes that raised incidences of schizophrenia were not specific to Afro-Caribbeans, and suggests that the current focus on schizophrenia in this population is misleading. Members of all ethnic minority groups were more likely to develop a psychosis but not necessarily schizophrenia. The personal and social pressures of belonging to any ethnic minority group in Britain are important determinants of psychotic disorders found.
Care of schizophrenia in general practice: the general practitioner and the patient
- Authors:
- NAZARETH Irwin, KING Michael, DAVIES Sara
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of General Practice, 45(386), July 1995, pp.343-347.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of General Practitioners
Reports a study which was undertaken to assess the care available in general practice for patients with schizophrenia, the attitude of general practitioners and patients to the care provided and the factors influencing patients' use of services.