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Adolescent treatment outcome in a community mental health centre
- Authors:
- DALTON Richard, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 39(1), February 2003, pp.47-62.
- Publisher:
- Springer
To assess the effectiveness of a community mental health center outpatient adolescent treatment program, outcome measures were completed by the parents of 50 consecutively admitted adolescent patients who were evaluated and treated with therapy. The staffing referral mechanism used to determine the particular treatment modality for each patient was shown to be consistently and appropriately implemented.
The impact of subjective and expressed anger on the functioning of psychiatric outpatients with post-traumatic stress disorder
- Authors:
- FRANKLIN C. Laurel, POSTERNAK Michael A., ZIMMERMAN Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 17(12), December 2002, pp.1263-1273.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Research has shown that anger may be related to the development and maintenance of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study investigates the impact of anger on patients with PTSD in a general psychiatric population. Participants diagnosed with PTSD were grouped according to current levels of subjective and inappropriately expressed anger: low subjective and expressed anger; elevated subjective anger and low expressed anger; low subjective anger and elevated expressed anger; and elevated subjective and expressed anger. It was hypothesized that participants reporting elevated levels of subjective anger coupled with recent overt expression would be more impaired and distressed than individuals with PTSD in the other anger groups, after comorbid diagnoses were controlled. The elevated subjective and expressed anger group was more impaired/distressed on global measures and their elevated anger affected some measures of behavioral functioning.
Anger Experience and Expression Among Male Dating Violence Perpetrators During Anger Arousal
- Authors:
- ECKHARDT Christopher, JAMISON T. Rene, WATTS Kimberly
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 17(10), October 2002, pp.1102-1114.
- Publisher:
- Sage
The relationship between dating violence and anger experience and expression were investigated in samples of 17 men who reported at least one incident of physical aggression toward a female dating partner and of 16 men who reported a nonviolent interaction history. Participants articulated thoughts during simulated situations (ATSS) paradigm while listening to anger-arousing audiotapes. The violent men articulated more aggressive verbalizations during ATSS anger arousal than did nonviolent men. However, the groups did not differ on the number of angry verbalizations. The findings are interpreted in the context of social learning theories of partner violence.
Caregiver burden in mobile and non-mobile demented patients: a comparative study
- Authors:
- MIYAMOTO Yuki, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 17(8), August 2002, pp.765-773.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The purpose of this article is to identify the impact of behavior disturbances on subjective burden of caregivers in demented patients attending day care services. It was found that the caregivers of the mobile demented patients reported greater caregiver burden compared to those of the non-mobile demented patients. The frequency of behavior disturbance was significantly higher in the mobile patients than the non-mobile patients. For the mobile patient caregivers, wandering, interfering, aggression and repetition were the predictors of caregiver burden. For the non-mobile patient caregivers, repeating same questions and/or clinging was the only predictor of caregiver burden. The caregivers of the mobile demented patients reported higher burden due to the patients' behavior disturbance compared to those of the non-mobile patients. These findings indicate a need for further development of interventions to prevent behavior disturbances that are especially burdensome for caregivers.
Psychosis, depression and behavioural disturbances in Sydney nursing home residents: prevalence and predictors
- Authors:
- BRODATY Henry, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 16(5), May 2001, pp.504-512.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Article aims to investigate: the prevalence of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in nursing home residents; the relationships of BPSD with demographic, dementia, diurnal and nursing home variables; and the inter-relationships between different types of BPSD. Found that over 90% of residents exhibited at least one behavioural disturbance. Specifically, there was evidence of psychosis in 60%, depressed mood in 42% and activity disturbances or aggression in 82% of residents. Younger, more functionally impaired residents with a chart diagnosis of psychosis had higher BPSD rates, as did those residing in larger nursing homes. Individual BPSD were significantly intercorrelated. Concludes that BPSD are ubiquitous in nursing home residents. Behavioural disturbances are frequently associated with psychosis and/or depression. The findings suggest the need for psychogeriatric services to nursing homes and smaller facilities.
Identifying conduct problems in young children: developmental pathways and risk factors
- Authors:
- MORRISON Margaret, MacDONALD Grant, LeBLANC Terry
- Journal article citation:
- International Social Work, 43(3), October 2000, pp.467-480.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Conduct problems in young children, if not addressed, can develop into extremely serious and costly problems by the time adolescence is reached. The findings of this research project indicate that there are effective, affordable interventions for young children. Early identification and intervention are the keys to reducing the personal costs to troubled children and their families as well as the financial costs to health and social service systems.
ABC of mental health: disorders of personality
- Authors:
- MARLOWE Martin, SUGARMAN Philip
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 19.7.97, 1997, pp.176-179.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Looks at the classification, diagnosis, assessment and treatment of personality disorders.
Aggressive, socially disruptive and antisocial behaviour associated with fronto-temporal dementia
- Authors:
- MILLER B.L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 170, February 1997, pp.150-155.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Past research suggests an association between frontal and temporal injury and antisocial conduct. This article examines the frequency of antisocial behaviours in fronto-temporal dementia (FTD) where pathology is anterior frontal-temporal, compared with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) where pathology is primarily posterior temporal-parietal. Results from the study found that ten FTD and one AD subject showed antisocial behaviours, which included assault, indecent exposure, shoplifting and hit-and-run driving. Three FTD subjects were arrested. This difference was highly significant. Concludes that degeneration of frontal and temporal lobes predisposes to antisocial behaviour. Supports a relationship between frontal-temporal dysfunction and certain types of antisocial activities.
Treatment needs of women arrested for domestic violence: a comparison with male offenders
- Authors:
- HENNING Kris, JONES Angela, HOLDFORD Robert
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 18(8), August 2003, pp.839-856.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Rising numbers of women arrested for domestic violence present many theoretical and practical challenges. At the theoretical level, there is ongoing debate about whether women are equally aggressive as men. At the practical level, little research is available to guide how female cases are handled in the criminal justice system. In this study, data were obtained regarding demographic characteristics, mental health functioning, and childhood familial dysfunction for a large sample of male (n =2,254) and female (n = 281) domestic violence offenders. The women were demographically similar to the men, and few differences were noted in their childhood experiences. Women were more likely than men to have previously attempted suicide, whereas more men had conduct problems in childhood and substance abuse in adulthood. Compared to the male offenders, women reported more symptoms of personality dysfunction and mood disorder. Treatment implications of these findings are discussed.
Different attitudes when handling aggressive behaviour in dementia: narratives from two caregiver groups
- Authors:
- SKOVDAHL K., KIHLGREN A. I., KIHLGREN M.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 7(4), July 2003, pp.277-286.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This study highlights the experiences of 15 formal caregivers, during interactions with elderly residents suffering from dementia disease and showing aggressive behaviour. The purpose was to study caregivers’ reflections about and attitudes to behavioural and psychiatric symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and how they dealt with the symptoms. This was done by comparing care units with high or low levels of aggressive behaviour in residents. A phenomenological-hermeneutic approach was used for the analysis of the interviews. The main themes that emerged were: a need for balance between demands and competence; and a need for support. The findings indicated the importance of a balance for the residents as well as for the caregivers, if a positive relationship was to develop. Furthermore, caregivers stated that support was crucial, not only for the residents but also for themselves, if they were expected to cope with demanding situations. Different types of support were necessary and included: confirmation, feedback, and supervision. Residents who feel appreciated and respected may be less likely to act out their frustrations in an inappropriate manner. Caregivers who strive to understand the meaning behind a resident’s behaviour and who master the necessary care-giving skills, and their implementation, could be more successful at curbing distressing behaviour, than caregivers who act merely in a custodial role.