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Prevalence and correlates of self-reported psychotic symptoms in the British population
- Authors:
- JOHNS Louise C., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 185(10), October 2004, pp.298-305.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The psychosis phenotype is generally thought of as a categorical entity. However, there is increasing evidence that psychosis exists in the population as a continuum of severity rather than an all-or-none phenomenon. The aim was to investigate the prevalence and correlates of self-reported psychotic symptoms using data from the 2000 British National Survey of Psychiatric Morbidity. A total of 8580 respondents aged 16–74 years were interviewed. Questions covered mental health, physical health, substance use, life events and socio-demographic variables. The Psychosis Screening Questionnaire (PSQ) was used to identify psychotic symptoms. Of the respondents, 5.5% endorsed one or more items on the PSQ. Factors independently associated with psychotic symptoms were cannabis dependence, alcohol dependence, victimisation, recent stressful life events, lower intellectual ability and neurotic symptoms. Male gender was associated with paranoid thoughts, whereas female gender predicted hallucinatory experiences. Self-reported psychotic symptoms are less common in this study than reported elsewhere, because of the measure used. These symptoms have demographic and clinical correlates similar to clinical psychosis.
Mental health of carers
- Authors:
- SINGLETON Nicola, et al
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office/Great Britain. Office for National Statistics
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 103p.
- Place of publication:
- Norwich
This report describes the extent to which carers experience mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety and phobias, and identifies a number of factors which are associated with increased levels of such symptoms. It considers a range of factors, such as the socio-demographic characteristics of the carer themselves, their health, the characteristics of those they care for, and the support they receive in their caring role. The report also considers to what extent those carers with mental health problems receive treatment. The report includes a description of the survey methods used and aims to provide an overview of the main topics covered.
The differences in perceived burdens between forensic and non-forensic caregivers of individuals suffering from schizophrenia
- Authors:
- McINNES Doug L., WATSON Jim P.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 11(4), August 2002, pp.375-388.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
This article examines the burdens experienced by caregivers of people with schizophrenia. In-depth interviews were undertaken with 107 caregivers (79 caregivers of clients with a forensic history and 28 caring for non-offenders) and categorised into burden dimensions using content analysis. The severity of the burdens faced was also recorded. The types of burden experienced by the two groups were examined. Results indicated that the two groups described a similar number of burdens. However, the forensic caregivers were more likely to describe burdens relating to violent incidents and annoyance, particularly towards services. In addition, they were more likely to document more severe burdens.
Stress factors and mental health of carers with relatives suffering from schizophrenia in Hong Kong: implications for culturally sensitive practices
- Author:
- WONG Daniel F.K.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 30(3), June 2000, pp.365-382.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This study examines the difficulties and stresses experienced by carers with relatives suffering from schizophrenia in Hong Kong. The impact of these difficulties and stresses and of mastery as a coping resource on carers' mental health was also explored. Results show that carers experience most difficulties and stresses related to the management of negative symptoms such as refusal to perform household duties and neglect of personal hygiene, and less to handling positive symptoms such as bizarre behaviours and thoughts. It is also revealed that perceptions of stress associated with difficulties in the care of relatives with schizophrenia accounts for poorer mental health among carers. Lastly, carers with a strong sense of mastery have better mental health. Cultural issues such as 'family shame and face saving', 'family obligations and reciprocal expectations', 'external orientation to personal control' and the 'the Confucian work ethics' are put forward as explanations for these findings. Suggestions on culturally sensitive practices are made.
Family care of schizophrenia: a problem-solving approach to the treatment of mental illness
- Authors:
- FALLOON Ian R.H., BOYD Jeffrey L., McGILL Christine
- Publisher:
- Guilford Press
- Publication year:
- 1984
- Pagination:
- 451p., diags, bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- New York
Social exclusion prevents us understanding the role of sleep in psychosis and “schizophrenia”
- Author:
- HOLTTUM Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 21(5), 2017, pp.252-258.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to discuss recent papers on trauma, sleep and psychotic experiences to highlight the lack of attention given to sleep. Design/methodology/approach: A search was carried out to find recent papers on psychosis or schizophrenia, trauma and sleep. Findings: Papers tended to focus on trauma and psychosis, or on sleep and psychosis, but not on trauma, sleep and psychosis. The two papers discussed in most detail here focused on sleep difficulties from either a service user or professional perspective. Both concluded that sleep difficulties need more attention. The author also discussed evidence suggesting that stress and trauma cause sleep difficulties and that these, in turn, are an important cause of psychotic experiences. Severe or prolonged stress may also directly cause some psychotic experiences. Originality/value: The two main papers highlight for the first time in detail service users’ own experiences of sleep difficulties, and how mental health professionals view them, suggesting more help is needed. Other papers suggest that sleep is overlooked in research into the causes of psychosis. There is growing evidence that people have sleep problems before psychotic experiences, and that many have experienced severe or prolonged stress due to life events and circumstances, often in childhood. Given that stress can interfere with sleep, it is time to investigate further the role of stress and sleep in the development and maintenance of psychosis. (Publisher abstract)
Ethnic differences in the context and experience of psychiatric illness: a qualitative study
- Editors:
- O'CONNOR William, NAZROO James
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 66p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The results of this survey allow for the first time detailed analysis of the mental health of ethnic minority groups and comparisons with a general White population. It contains data on common mental disorders, psychosis, social functioning, physical health, use of services and social support. The survey was carried out by the Joint Health Surveys Unit of the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) and University College, London among ethnic minority adults aged 16-74 living in England to make comparisons with the prevalence of psychiatric morbidity in the general population. The survey took place in 2000 and was conducted at the same time as the Office for National Statistics (ONS) survey of the adult population of Great Britain. It had a focus on some of the main ethnic minority groups in England. The survey consisted of two elements, a quantitative survey of rates of mental illness among different ethnic groups in England and a qualitative study investigating ethnic and cultural differences in the context, experience and expression of mental distress.
Work and mental health: an employers' guide
- Editors:
- MILLER Doreen, et al
- Publisher:
- Gaskell
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 162p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Work related mental ill health or 'stress' is a major health and safety issue for most employers in the Western world. In the UK alone 6.5 million working days are lost at a cost to companies of £400 million. This handbook draws on a wide range of health professionals with experience of mental health in the workplace and acts a guide to all those trying to grapple with this 21st Century epidemic.
Mental healthcare matters in primary care
- Authors:
- CHAMBERS Ruth, BOATH Elizabeth, WAKEY Gill
- Publisher:
- Radcliffe Medical Press
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 212p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Abingdon
The 'National service framework for mental health' aims to provide uniformly good systems so that mental health problems are detected and therefore treated early. This book sets out how learning more about mental health and reviewing current practice can be incorporated into a personal development plan, or practice learning plan. It shows how to integrate quality improvements into everyday work, and bridges the gap between theory and practice. Doctors, nurses and practice managers can build up a personal development plan, or a practice professional development plan, through completing the exercises at the end of each chapter, and it demonstrates how to include clinical governance in the mental healthcare services they offer. Includes chapters on: depression; generalised anxiety disorder; obsessive compulsive disorder; stress; schizophrenia; and dementia.
Family burden of schizophrenia and depressive illness: specifying the effects of ethnicity, gender and social ecology
- Authors:
- JENKINS Janis H., SCHUMACHER John G.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 174, January 1999, pp.31-38.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
The burdens experienced by relatives of mentally ill persons are substantial. Studies the relationship between family burden and sociocultural context, through a comprehensive study of Euro-Americans and Latinos.