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Mindful of drugs
- Author:
- BOND Henrietta
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.9.99, 1999, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Research by Surrey social services has highlighted the role of alcohol and drugs misuse in the dangerous behaviour of people with mental illness. Explains how it put forward a number of innovative schemes to help clients.
The long term impact of childhood sexual abuse in Australian women
- Authors:
- FLEMING Julian, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 23(2), February 1999, pp.145-159.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
The aim of this study was to examine the association between childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and a range of adverse adult outcomes in a community sample of women in Australia using multivariate analysis which accounted for a number of potential confounding effects. Significant associations were found between reporting CSA and experiencing domestic violence, rape, sexual problems, mental health problems, low self-esteem, and problems with intimate relationships even after taking into account a range of family background factors. The findings indicate that the influence of CSA on adverse long term effects is mediated and influenced both by the severity of the abuse experiences and by a range of family and social background factors.
Psychiatric medications: a guide for mental health professionals
- Author:
- BENDER Kenneth J
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 142p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Newbury Park, CA
Practical information on which mental health problems are affected by the use of medication, which drugs to use and when, how the medication works, common dosages, and side effects. Looks at drug use for relieving depression, anxiety disorders, managing schizophrenia and obsessive compulsive disorders. Includes a section on using medication to help cure drug addiction and alcoholism.
Physical punishment/maltreatment during childhood and adjustment in young adulthood
- Authors:
- FERGUSSON David M., LYNSKEY Michael T.
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 21(7), July 1997, pp.617-630.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Reports on a study of the relationships between retrospective reports of physical punishment/maltreatment and rates of adjustment difficulties at age 18 in a birth cohort of New Zealand subjects. Data were gathered over the course of an 18 year longitudinal study of a birth cohort of New Zealand born children. At age 18 retrospective reports of exposure to physical punishment/maltreatment were obtained. At this time the cohort was also assessed on measures of psychosocial adjustment including juvenile offending, substance abuse behaviours, and psychiatric disorder. Leads to three major conclusions: (1) Those exposed to harsh or abusive treatment during childhood are an at-risk population for juvenile offending, substance abuse, and mental health problems; (2) Much of this elevated risk arises from the social context within which harsh or abusive treatment occurs: (3) Nonetheless, exposure to abuse appears to increase risks of involvement in violent behaviour and alcohol abuse.
Reducing risks for mental disorders
- Editors:
- MRAZEK Patricia J., HAGGERTY Robert J.
- Publisher:
- National Academy Press
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 632p.,bibliogrs.
- Place of publication:
- Washington, DC
Outlines a model of preventative medicine in physical illness and suggests this can be applied to mental illness. Defines five illustrative mental disorders with relevant risk factors. Lists and reviews an extensive series of preventive interventions aimed at people at different life stages. Ends with suggestions as to how a programme of further research can be instituted and its findings put into practice.