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Epidemiology of paranoid symptoms in an elderly population
- Authors:
- FORSELL Yvonne, HENDERSON Scott A.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 172, May 1998, pp.429-432.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This article aims to estimate the community prevalence and to identify some associated variables. A community sample of 1420 elderly people, was extensively examined by nurses and physicians. Paranoid symptoms in this elderly population were associated most strongly with cognitive impairment. Other associated variables pointed to a higher level of social isolation than others in the community.
Epilepsy and non-organic non-affective psychosis: national epidemiological study
- Authors:
- BREDKJAER Soren Rask, MORTENSEN Preben Bo, PARNAS Josef
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 172, March 1998, pp.235-238.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This article tests the hypothesis that epilepsy increases the risk of developing schizophrenia and other non-affective functional psychoses using a nation-wide sample of people with epilepsy. The findings support the notion of an association between epilepsy and the risk of subsequent non-affective psychosis.
Views of a psychiatric patient
- Author:
- TOBIAS Mary
- Journal article citation:
- Changes an International Journal of Psychology and Psychotherapy, 16(4), Winter 1998, pp.284-286.
Outlines a psychiatric patient's view of the system, its shortfalls and suggestions for improvements.
The butterfly and the serpent: essays in psychiatry, race and religion
- Author:
- LITTLEWOOD Roland
- Publisher:
- Free Association
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 354p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Collection of papers on cultural psychiatry and medical anthropology, focusing on the influence race, gender, religion and culture have on behaviour. Includes chapters on: an alternative approach to anthropology and psychiatry; the individual articulation of shared symbols; against pathology; from vice to madness; an indigenous conceptualisation of reactive depression in Trinidad; verticality as the idiom for mood and disorder; the effectiveness of words; and from demonic possession to multiple personality.
Psychotherapy and the spiritual quest
- Author:
- PITCHON Eduardo
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Religion and Culture, 1(2), November 1998, pp.113-125.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This paper explores what psychotherapy might offer individuals with spiritual concerns. Theoretical, emotional and practical difficulties in the relations between psychoanalysis and spirituality are discussed. Three kinds of patients are identified vis-a-vis their relationship with spirituality. Illustrative case histories are offered and discussed.
Cognitive-behavioural approach to understanding obsessional thinking
- Authors:
- SALKOVSKIS Paul M., FORRESTER Elizabeth, RICHARDS Candida
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 173(Supplement 35), August 1998, pp.53-63.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Obsessional ruminations (obsessions without any accompanying overt compulsive behaviour) were previously considered especially difficult to treat. Discusses cognitive-behavioural theory regarding obsessional problem and reviews strategies for therapy developed on the basis of this theory.
Patient advocacy in psychiatry: the Austrian and Dutch models
- Author:
- FORSTER Rudolf
- Journal article citation:
- International Social Work, 41(2), April 1998, pp.155-168.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Advocacy has emerged as a key concept in the process of the modernisation of western psychiatry. This article combines a general discussion of the advocacy approach with an analysis of its application in practice. Two projects which are among the most advanced projects of professional advocacy in European mental health are used for discussion.
Hearing voices: perspectives form mental health practice
- Author:
- CHALLENGER Allan
- Publisher:
- University of East Anglia
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 42p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Norwich
Reviews some of the principle criticisms of the understanding of psychosis within mainstream medicine and looks at some alternative frameworks. Goes on to look at the position of voice hearing within mainstream medicine, focusing in particular on diagnosis. Finally, sets out to identify forms of knowledge about the human mind which lie outside the domain of classical science and to offer examples of new approaches to helping people experiencing psychotic distress.
Support and contact - a new offer in social psychiatry
- Author:
- BARFOLD Anita
- Journal article citation:
- Nordisk Sosialt Arbeid, 18(1), 1998, pp.10-17.
- Publisher:
- Universitetsforlaget AS
This article outlines recent changes to Danish legislation on social assistance, especially the implications for working with mentally disordered people. It deals with the many challenges and dilemmas faced by social workers.
Recovery from psychosis
- Author:
- SMITH Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Breakthrough, 2(3), 1998, pp.15-19.
Discusses the view that a cure for mental illness will be found which will then precipitate the emptying of the asylums.